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Friday

20

July 2012

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Thursday

14

June 2012

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MEAC, SWAC Teams Recognized for NCAA Academic Progress Rate Success

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Check out this database of programs recognized by the NCAA for proficiency in its Academic Progress Rate formula. Both the MEAC and SWAC have solid lists of men’s and women’s teams making the grade.

Nice for the NCAA to recognize the good side of HBCU athletic programs making the APR cut, but is there anything it can do to stem the tide of negative press when teams don’t make the APR threshold?

Without increased funding, the answer is a resounding ‘no.’

 

Monday

13

February 2012

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Wednesday

9

November 2011

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Rosters Announced for 2011 HBCU All-Star Bowl

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The presenters of the 2011 HBCU All-Star Bowl recently announced the rosters for the east and west teams of the 3rd annual football all-star event. The rosters are comprised of players from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, Southwestern Athletic Conference, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

Tuesday

12

April 2011

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Southern Lady Jaguars Complete Softball Sweep of Grambling

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The Southern Lady Jaguars met the challenge over the weekend, and completed a three game sweep of the Grambling State Lady Tigers, winning games one and two, 3-2 and game three, 2-0.

Game #1: Southern scored runs in the first, fourth and fifth inning, to hold off a late Grambling State rally, to earn a 3-2 win in the first game of the three game series.

Michael Pless pitched a five hitter in the win.

Gailyn Thibeaux, Audrey Phillips and Shabanese Brown each picked up RBI’s in the win.

Read the full story at:
LADY JAGUARS COMPLETE SWEEP OF GRAMBLING – SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE

Thursday

28

October 2010

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SWAC Announces Weekly Football Honors – Week 8

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The Southwest Athletic Conference has announced its Player of the Week awards for games ending October 23. From the release:

SWAC FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 8

The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced its football players of the week for games played October 21 and 23.

Offensive Player of the Week

Frank Warren – RB, Grambling State (5-9, 200, Sr., Pleasant Grove, Ala.) Warren carried 27 times for 209 yards and 2 touchdowns on the ground in Grambling’s 35-14 victory at Mississippi Valley State. He became Grambling’s first 1,000-yard rusher since 2001, and he is the only player in FCS this season to have 3 separate 200-yard rushing games. For his career, Warren has 3,515 yards, just 48 from passing Walter Payton for fifth all-time in the SWAC rushing records.

  • Arvell Nelson (QB, TXSO) Rushed for 115 and 2 TDs. Threw for 62 yards
  • Donald Babers (RB, PVAM) Rushed for 125 and 2 TDs
  • Marcus Wright (RB, TXSO) rushed for 139 and 1 TD
  • Devon Dominguez (QB, ALST) Threw for 269 and 2 TDs

Defensive Player of the Week

Shomari Clemons – LB, Texas Southern (6-2, 235, Jr., West Monroe, La.) Clemons finished with 5 total tackles (3 solo), 2.0 sacks (17 yards), 2.0 tackles-for-loss (17 yards), and an interception in leading the SWAC’s top defensive unit to a victory over Jackson State’ high-powered offense, 21-18. The win keeps Texas Southern in control of its own fate to make the Farmers SWAC Championship Game by winning the remainder of its conference games..

  • Milton Patterson (LB, JKST) 10 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
  • Quinton Spears (DE, PVAM) 7 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 1 pass breakup, blocked a punt for a safety
  • Brandon Thurmond (DE, UAPB) 10 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 1.0 sacks
  • Cliff Exama (LB, GRAM) 10 tackles (4 solo)
  • Jimmy Daniels (DE, ALST) 8 tackles (5 solo), 3.0 TFL, 1.0 sacks

Special Teams Player of the Week

William Griswold – PK, Southern (6-1, 175, Fr., Tampa, Fla.) Griswold connected three more field goal attempts (36, 42, 37) and completed his 20th PAT on the season without a miss in Southern’s 30-16 loss to Prairie View. The freshman kicker has now made 7 straight field goal attempts for the Jaguars and is 10 of 14 on the season with a long of 44 yards on the season.

  • Nick Andrews (KR, ALST) – Opened the game with a 90-yard kickoff return
  • Francois Ejiofor (P, TXSO) – Averaged 33.8 yards per punt with a long of 47 yards

Newcomer of the Week

Brandon Bridge – QB, Alcorn State (6-5, 195, Fr., Mississauga, Ontario) Bridge accounted for 413 yards of total offense and 4 touchdowns in the Braves’ 39-35 loss to Arkansas-Pine Bluff. He rushed for 142 yards and 2 TDs and completed 17 of 39 passes for 271 yards and 2 TDs.

  • Jacques Rickerson (DB, ALST) 1 INT and TD return of 59 yards, 1 punt return for 51 yards, 2 tackles, 1 pass breakup
  • Casey Therriault (QB, JKST) Threw for 256 yards and a TD

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Monday

11

October 2010

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SWAC Extends Commissioner Duer Sharp Through 2014

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The Southwestern Athletic Conference Council of Presidents has extended conference Commissioner Duer Sharp through 2014. Council Chairman and Prairie View A&M University President Dr. George Ross made the announcement today. From the release:

“The presidents and chancellors of the SWAC member institutions are unanimous in their support of the progressive leadership Commissioner Sharp has provided this conference during his tenure,” said Wright.  “Duer has been very successful in the developing the structure by which our athletic programs operate and those resources have greatly benefited our athletic programs and the thousands of student-athletes they serve.”

Sharp joined the conference in 2004 as an assistant commissioner, and was named commissioner in January 2008.

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Tuesday

14

September 2010

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SWAC Announces Week 2 Football Honors

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The Southwestern Athletic Conference has released its weekly Players of the Week, for the week ending September 12. From the release:

Offensive Player of the Week

Devin Dominguez – QB, Alabama State (6-5, 201, Junior, Fort Wayne, Ind.) Dominguez led Alabama State to its second conference win, a 38-31 decision over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, by throwing 5 touchdown passes to five different receivers. The game-winner came on a 4-yard strike to Nick Andrews with 5:26 to play in the contest. He completed 13 of 28 passes for 152 yards, and also rushed for 19 yards on 8 attempts. Alabama State is 2-0 overall and 2-0 in the SWAC.

  • Joshua Boudreaux (QB, UAPB) – Threw for 242 yards and 2 TDs, and rushed for 113 yards on 9 carries.
  • Casey Therriault (QB, JKST) – Completed 23 of 38 attempts for 284 yards and 4 TDs.
  • Shaun Stephens (WR, PVAM) – Caught 5 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown.
  • Deaunte Mason (QB, AAMU) – Threw for 167 yards and 2 TDs.

Defensive Player of the Week

Milton Patterson – LB, Jackson State (6-1, 235, So., Atlanta, Ga.) Patterson led Jackson State to a win over Tennessee State in the Southern Heritage Classic by recording 12 total tackles, 8 of which were solo, and 3.0 tackles-for-loss for a total of 6 yards. JSU’s win broke a 7-game streak by Tennessee State in the game and gave the Tigers (JSU) a 2-0 overall record for the first time since the 2001 season.

  • Kejuan Riley (FS, ALST) – Team-high 8 tackles with a forced fumble and a fumble recovery
  • Raheem Cardwell (LB, PVAM) – Team high 8 tackles and 1.0 tackles-for-loss.
  • Brandon Parsons (DB, AAMU) – Team-high 6 tackles (5 solo).

Special Teams Player of the Week

Chance Wilson – PK/P, Alabama A&M (5-9, 185, So., Huntsville, Ala.) Wilson pinned Central State inside its 20-yard-line on 4 of his 6 punts, averaging 39.8 yards per kick, and helping lead the Bulldogs to a 45-0 victory in the inaugural Louis Crews Classic. He had a long punt of 51 yards and connected on his first career field goal, a 27-yard attempt. He also made all 6 PAT kicks.

  • Pedro Ventura (P, PVAM) – Averaged 42.0 yards per punt with a long of 52.
  • Andrew Lyons (PK, ALST) – Perfect in placekicking on the night, 5-5 PAT and 1-1 FG (31 yards).

Newcomer of the Week

Jacques Rickerson  – DB, Alabama State (5-10, 185, Jr., St. Augustine, Fla.) Rickerson recorded an interception and returned it for 17 yards, plus 5 tackles. He also averaged 33.5 yards on 2 punt returns and 25.0 yards per kick return.

  • B.J. Lee (RB, JKST) – Rushed for 75 yards on 12 carries.
  • Kalvin Guyton (RB, PVAM) – Rushed for 30 yards on 5 carries, and totaled 138 yards on 6 kickoff returns.

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Tuesday

17

August 2010

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SWAC Announces 2010 Preseason Soccer Honors

Written by , Posted in Headlines, Jackson State University, Sports, University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff

Jackson State University and the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff are the favorites to advance to the Southwestern Athletic Conference’s women’s soccer championship, the conference announced today. Along with topping the predicted order of finish for the Western division, the UAPB juniors Jade West and Ericka Forbes claimed SWAC Offensive and Defensive Preseason Players of the Year Awards, respectively. From the release:

West, the league’s Offensive Player of the Year for two consecutive seasons, ranked first in the SWAC in goals (11), assists (10) and points (32). She led her team in four different categories and garnered First Team All-SWAC honors in 2009.

Forbes, a 2009 All-SWAC First Team selection, finished second in the conference in assists (8) and fourth in points (20). She was a three-time SWAC Player of the Week honoree in 2009.

2010 SWAC Women’s Soccer Preseason Honors

Preseason Offensive Player of the Year: Jade West, Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Preseason Defensive Player of the Year: Erika Forbes, Arkansas-Pine Bluff

First Team

Name                          Pos.    Ht.       Cl.       School                        Hometown

Rachel Harker                        M         5-7       Jr.        Ark.-Pine Bluff                        Burnaby, British Columbia

Bupe Okeowo             M         5-8       So.       Jackson State             Dumfries,Va.

Abigail Escobar           M         5-5       So.       Prairie View A&M       San Juan, Texas

Nakesha Rolle                        M         5-6       Sr.       Southern                     Nassau, Bahamas

Brittany Joseph           D         5-5       Jr.        Alabama A&M                        Pasadena, Calif.

Erika Forbes               D         5-5       Jr.        Ark.-Pine Bluff                        Whitby, Ontario

Monica Diaz                D         5-6       Sr.       Prairie View A&M       Katy, Texas

Jade West                   F          5-5       Jr.        Ark.-Pine Bluff                        Ajax, Ontario

Ashley Baker              F          5-5       Sr.       Grambling                   El Paso, Texas

Yosselyn Aguilar         F          5-6       So.       Prairie View A&M       Houston, Texas

Allison Lane                 GK       5-7       So.       Jackson State             Marlton, N.J.

Second Team

Name                          Pos.    Ht.       Cl.       School                        Hometown

Joice Avila                  M         5-6       Jr.        Alabama A&M                        East Elmhurst, N.Y.

Deanna Barclay          M         5-6       Jr.        Jackson State             Pembroke Pines, Fla.

Kayla Boyd                 M         5-6       So.       Mississippi Valley        London, Ontario

Nailah Johnson           M         5-7       So.       Texas Southern          Cathedral City, Calif.

Joell Gibson                D         5-4       So.       Jackson State             Frere Pilgrim, Barbados

Mandi Quirk                D         5-9       Sr.       Mississippi Valley        Mississauga, Ontario

Saycha Mitchell          D         5-7       Sr.       Texas Southern          Sacramento, Calif.

Celeste Roberts          F          5-8       Jr.        Alabama A&M                        Far Rockaway, Ala.

Nicole Parks-Powell   F          6-1       Jr.        Ark.-Pine Bluff                        Tracy, Calif.

Rachele Dobbins        F          5-6       Jr.        Grambling                   Little Rock, Ark.

Chelsea Nash             GK       5-6       Sr.       Alabama State            Tifton, Ga.

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