Sources close to Alabama State University have disclosed to the HBCU Sports Blog one of the most obvious rumors in the history of black college sports: the Hornets 21-0 loss to Tuskegee in the Turkey Day Classic spells the end for Reggie Barlow’s tenure as head coach.
2009 All-SIAC Football Honors
November 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The SIAC has released its 2009 all-conference awards, highlighted by offensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player A.J. McKenna of Albany State University. Willie Slater, coach of the conference champion Tuskegee Golden Tigers, was named Coach of the Year.
2009 All-MEAC Football Honors
November 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The MEAC has released its 2009 all-conference football honors. FAMU’s Curtis Pulley was named the Player of the Year, Morgan State’s George Howard was named defensive Player of the Year, and South Carolina State coach Buddy Pough was named the Coach of the Year.
The Mystery of Morgan State Football
November 26, 2009 By 5 Comments
To the outsider, everything seems to be right with the Morgan State football program. They are far removed from the 20-plus losing seasons, and they don’t appear to be looking back. The Bears have created a nationally-respected defense, and have had some moments in the sun before a national audience.
And yet, those closest to the program would freely admit that there’s a big difference between being right and being great, and that there is growing frustration with the Bears’ failure to reach the latter in recent seasons. Case in point:
Morgan State linebacker George Howard was selected Tuesday as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year. It marked the second consecutive season the Bears have had a player earn the honor. Howard is one of nine Morgan players named to the All-MEAC first or second team.
