Category: Jackson State Tigers
Get Ready Cause Here They Come (To Jackson State)
Wingfield linebacker, Noxubee duo bring JSU flavor to all-star game.
RAYMOND — Darius Bolela of Wingfield and Javarius Conner and Andre Wright of Noxubee County were glad to see Jackson State's football program return to the top of the SWAC last seas… more »
Jackson State WR To Return To Team After Suspension
Suspended wide receiver Rodney Gray will be able to return to the Jackson State football team upon completion of in-house disciplinary requirements, including community service, athletic director Bob Braddy said.
Gray was suspended after being arrest… more »
Gray to return to football team after suspension
Suspended wide receiver Rodney Gray will be able to return to the Jackson State football team upon completion of in-house disciplinary requirements, including community service, athletic director Bob Braddy said.
Gray was suspended after being arrest… more »
Jackson State's Highly touted QB recruit ready for fall challenge
Calvin Britt calls it the "man-step."
It's the moment a teenager makes a life-changing decision based on his own belief in what's best for himself. It's that first time he steps out of the comfort zone provided by parents or friends and accepts the r… more »
Football Decision: To Go or Not To Go
High gas prices give fans, especially those with gas-guzzling vehicles, a dilemma.
Last fall, Reginald Bowens had plenty happening. Between an impending marriage and the good fortunes of the football team of his and his fiancee's alma mater, Jackson… more »
DFA puts bond director in charge of Miss. Veterans Stadium
Mike Lucius is the new manager of Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, a state spokeswoman said Tuesday.
Lucius replaces Watt Whatley, who served as the Jackson stadium’s executive director since 1995 but wasn’t replaced when the Department of Fina… more »
Payton Award to be presented prior to opener
Former Jackson State and NFL star Walter Payton will have another award presented in his honor when JSU and Hampton play in the fourth annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla., on Aug. 31. The two teams kick off at 1 p.m. inside the Citrus Bowl.
T… more »
Opinion: Jackson State's 'Bad Behavior' Helped Get Them A SWAC Championship
This opinion piece makes very riveting information about only the rap sheet of former JSU QB Jimmy Oliver, and also insinuates that someone from JSU paid the fine for Oliver's arrest.
The other day I sat listening to administrators and coaches at Jon… more »
Grambling's Resurgence Like Old Times for SWAC
Rod Broadway needed no time at all to restore Grambling State to the lofty level the Tigers' followers expect the team to reach - well, outside of Grambling's last three games.
An 0-3 finish, including a loss to Jackson State's Tigers in the Southwes… more »
Jackson State's Comegy Gets Bonus And Contract Extension, But Cuts Aid for 14; 6 Won't be Back
The numbers game plays out every year within the Jackson State football program. And few like the consequences.
Coach Rick Comegy said he revoked the scholarships of six players who will not return to the program this fall. Eight other players saw th… more »
2008 MEAC/SWAC Challenge Tickets Go on Sale June 1
Fourth Annual Event Features Jackson State vs. Hampton on Aug. 31 in Orlando.
JACKSON, Miss. - Tickets for the 2008 MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney will go on sale Sunday, June 1, through various distributors, including Ticketmaster and Antho… more »
Veterans Memorial Stadium Fate In Hands of Jackson State, Local Government
The last time that Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium was filled to its official capacity of 60,492, your trusty scribe had a reasonably full head of hair. Consider the photo of the bald guy below Exhibit A in today's column.
For anyone looking se… more »
Jackson State Also In The Hunt For Perrilloux
Jackson State football coach Rick Comegy said his staff is in talks with Ryan Perrilloux and hopes to have the former LSU quarterback on campus for a visit within the next two weeks.
Perrilloux, who was dismissed from the LSU team last week, is a hot… more »
Jackson State's 'Class Act' To Be Enshrined In NFF's Hall Of Fame
Former JSU coach won titles, won over Tiger faithful.
In the late 1950s, W.C. Gorden would bring torn jerseys worn by his Eva Gordon High School players to his Magnolia home for a little patchwork from his wife, Freda.
And now, 17 years after he c… more »
FCS Schools Can Produce Big-Time Players
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Hampton, Georgia Southern and Idaho. What is this ? Ohio State’s 2007 nonconference football schedule ? Delaware, Maine and Montana. Must be the top of the NCAA Division I hockey poll, right ?
OK, you’ve probably figured it ou… more »