Category: Norfolk State Spartans
HBCUs struggling to survive
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- As a record-setting superstar quarterback at Grambling State, Doug Williams enjoyed all the glory and fame that goes with being a shark swimming in a kiddie pool.
As a head coach at his alma mater, Williams lived in the underbell… more »
Last season's Success Pays Off for Norfolk State
NORFOLK - Three months after Norfolk State's best football season in 23 years, the Spartans continued to reap the benefits.
NSU signed 19 recruits Wednesday, including nine who received All-State recognition. Coach Pete Adrian said he expects the 200… more »
Transfers put Norfolk State ahead of the recruiting curve
Dennis Brown stepped out of the car after driving 10 hours from Storrs, Conn. He had never set foot on Norfolk State’s campus but wasn’t in the mood for a tour.
He wanted to watch film, maybe lift some weights. He asked football coach Pete Adrian for… more »
Diversity on Their Fields
The Washington Post weighs in on a new trend: some historically black colleges & universities are recruiting more white players for football.
Joey Christine spent two years waiting for a scholarship offer. An All-Met offensive lineman at Sherando… more »
Jones, Wallace connect for TD for Northeast in American Heritage Bowl
FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) -- Chris Wallace threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to Arkansas-Pine Bluff teammate Jason Jones and the Northeast beat the Southwest 24-7 in the American Heritage Bowl on Saturday night.
Jones also had a 24-yard reception and was h… more »
Adrian Picks Up Another Coach of the Year Award
NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk State University football coach Pete Adrian has been named the recipient of the Marion E. Jackson Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Award, as announced by the 100% Wrong Club of Atlanta, Ga.
Adrian will be recog… more »
Two Area Players Commit to Norfolk State
NORFOLK - A pair of defensive players from Indian River High School made verbal commitments to Norfolk State on Wednesday.
First-team All-Tidewater defensive end Terrence Pugh and outside linebacker Frank Clemmons said they will play for the Spartans… more »
Sherando's Christine commits to Spartans
STEPHENS CITY — Joey Christine, the 6-foot-2, 300-pound two-time all-Group AA lineman who helped pave the way for Sherando High School’s Region II and state championship appearance this past season, has verbally committed to attend Norfolk State Univers… more »
Virgina Recruits Visiting FCS Schools
Virgina recruits are visiting FCS schools this weekend.
With college football's National Signing Day less than three weeks away, several local players are lining up their final visits before making their choices.
Bethel cornerback Marcus Coope… more »
Kentucky among Norfolk State's football opponents in 2008
Another game against a Division I FBS opponent and the first matchup with in-state foe William & Mary in 23 years highlight the 2008 Norfolk State football schedule, which was announced Wednesday.
NSU opens the season with the annual Labor Day Cl… more »
Akron LB Transfers To Norfolk State
With signing day just a few weeks away, Norfolk State has added a second transfer to its football roster.
Inside linebacker Mike Alphonse, who spent three years at the University of Akron, including a redshirt season, already is enrolled at NSU. Alph… more »
ODU Lands Local Linebacker
Their first season is going to be in 2009, but ODU is already stacking up the blue-chippers, beating out Norfolk State and Youngstown State in this case.
For Stephen Meadows, it was all about a fresh start.
The James Monroe High School senior stan… more »
Norfolk State Bags Two UConn Transfers
Norfolk State bags another QB via transfer - can Brown be the next Casey Hansen?
Two Backups Leaving UConn Football Team
Second-string QB Brown Transferring To Norfolk St.
By Chuck Banning , Day Sports Editor Published on 1/4/2008
A pair of… more »
