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Senior middle linebacker has become Tigers' leader
"Bolela."
"Darius Bolela!"
"BOLELA!!"
Jackson State defensive coordinator Darrin Hayes couldn't find his freshman linebacker for a drill during the first week of August, and Bolela, only seven yards away, was staring out towards the field.
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JSU Analysis
Twelve and oh!
Twelve and oh!
Twelve and oh!
It is impossible to walk around the Jackson State football offices without hearing that phrase. Players chant it at the end of practices. They use it after meeting with coaches. Somehow, it's even us… more »
Rutland, Mosley front-runners at QB
Tray Rutland battled Jimmy Oliver for the starting quarterback job in 2007 and lost. The Mississippi State transfer had to watch from the sidelines as Oliver led Jackson State to the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship.
As the incumbent, 20… more »
Offense shows big improvement
Jackson State fans who watched Saturday's scrimmage let loose a huge sigh of relief as the offense dramatically improved from the previous scrimmage. The two best looking areas were the offensive line and wide receivers.
Last week, the line committed… more »
GRAMBLING SEASON PREVIEW: Tigers unsettled under center
Grambling State was picked this offseason to win the Southwestern Athletic Conference’s Western Division for the eighth time since 2000.
That was before it lost a fifth-year senior quarterback to ineligibility.
Brandon Landers, a former News-Star… more »
Broadway: 'We need to see a lot of improvement'
GRAMBLING — With less than a week to go before its season opener at Nevada, the Grambling defense is looking strong.
But the offense? There's still a lot of work to be done.
"Actually, I wish we had a couple more weeks, but it's time to go play,"… more »
Jones has winning recipe
Coach builds A&M into one of nation's elite
Before Anthony Jones was named Alabama A&M's head football coach six years ago, Bulldog fans had gone through a number of coaches.
Ron Cooper served for four seasons, leading A&M into the S… more »
Ball hawk: Al Donaldson spearheads A&M defense
His academics in order and his play-making skills superb, safety Al Donaldson's ready for big senior year
inebacker Bobby McClain noticed something different about Alabama A&M free safety Al Donaldson this time last year.
McClain said Donald… more »
Alabama A&M: Depth chart analysis
Alabama A&M's defense slipped a little last season. The Bulldogs finished in the bottom half of the Southwestern Athletic Conference in scoring defense (22.4) and pass defense (216.0) and in the middle of the pack in rushing defense (117.1) and tota… more »
ALABAMA A&M BULLDOGS POSITION ANALYSIS
Quarterbacks
Kevin Atkins played in five games last season, but most of that came in a mop-up role. He attempted just two passes, but was highly rated coming out of Southern Durham High School three years ago. Atkins had a good spring and has contin… more »
Athletic group aims to reduce TD passes
Don't get beat deep.
Every single defensive back is taught that from the first day of pee-wee football. It is the single most important mantra concerning the secondary.
If nothing else, keep your man in front of you.
That concept was easier sai… more »
Grambling's offensive line must mature quickly
GRAMBLING — The responsibility of protecting Grambling's young quarterback — whoever it may be when the Tigers open their season on Aug. 30 against Nevada — will fall on the shoulders of an equally young offensive line.
Though the Grambling line will… more »
Confidence key for Licea
Alabama A&M kicker overcomes freshman woes
Nobody would have blamed Jeremy Licea if he had packed his bags and headed back home to Ventura, Calif., two years ago.
Licea was in the midst of a football nightmare as a Alabama A&M freshman.… more »
A&M football: McClain back in action for Bulldogs
McClain back in action for Bulldogs
Outside linebacker Bobby McClain practiced for the first time over a week Thursday and came away feeling good about things.
McClain sustained a slight concussion in A&M's second scrimmage back on Aug. 11 a… more »
Alcorn Looks for Success with New Coach
LORMAN — Since Ernest Jones was hired as Alcorn State’s football coach last December, the mantra for the program has been, “It’s a new day.”
That new day arrives Aug. 30 when the Braves host Southeastern Louisiana at Jack Spinks Stadium.
“I’m chom… more »
