A recent federal ruling against Quinnipiac University fielding a competitive cheerleading program may cause Delaware State University to abandon its plans to cut women’s equestrian. DSU reinstated women’s equestrian March after a lawsuit was filed by recruits to the school for the sport, but maintained its plans to cut the program in favor of competitive [...]
Albany State University last week announced the addition of the the inaugural “Rumble in the Swamp” Football Classic against Savannah State University to its 2011 football schedule. The classic is sponsored by the 100 Black Men of Southeast Georgia, Inc. and the 100 Black Men of Valdosta, Inc. From the release: “We are excited about the Rumble in [...]
Grambling State University defensive end Christian Anthony and Prairie View A&M quarterback K.J. Black have been named the SWAC preseason defensive and offensive Players of the Year, respectively. From Onnidan.com: Anthony was a dominant defensive force who finished 10th in the league with 76 tackles and third overall in both sacks (8.0) and tackles-for-loss (15.0) [...]
Nearly 70 years after opening its doors, West Virginia State University’s athletic facility Fleming Hall will undergo sorely needed renovations with $15 million in state funds allotted to the university. The facility, which houses the athletic administrative offices and classrooms for the Health and Human Performance program, will upgrade and expand in space and utilization. [...]
Bethune-Cookman University football will face the University of Miami (FL) and the University of Central Florida in guaranteed away games beginning in 2011, the university posted yesterday on its website. The deals, which could net the university more than $1 million in guaranteed revenues, positions the Wildcats for revenue-bearing contests well into the future. From [...]
Four former football recruits of Savannah State University have filed suit against the institution and its Board of Regents, alleging racial discrimination in the revocation of football scholarships offered under former SSU head football coach Robby Wells. From the Florida Times-Union: The four say they were promised scholarships and had scheduled campus visits in January [...]
George Steinbrenner, the well-known owner of the New York Yankees dies yesterday at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of flamboyance and philanthropy that are likely to stand along in the annals of sports lore. While best known for his aggressive pursuit of excellence in Major League Baseball, Steinbrenner was also highly respected [...]
Lincoln University is expected to announce today its NCAA Division II athletic classification, scheduled to begin in September of this year. The Lions will rejoin the CIAA as a result of their new classification. From the release: “Developing our athletic program has been an extensive yet rewarding journey, and is an important component in achieving [...]
Former Livingstone College football coach Lamonte Massie has been hired as Savannah State University’s new Assistant Athletic Director for Operations. The story was broken by Savannah Morning News reporter Noell Barnidge, who reports that Massie himself made the announcement via the Onnidan.com black college sports fan forums. From the Savannah Morning News: Massie confirmed his [...]
Melvin Lee remains a constant reminder of what Grambling State University football has been and could be. The former player and coach under black college football icon Eddie Robinson is set to be inducted to the Grambling Legends Hall of Fame next Saturday, but remains the quiet and consistent model of loyalty and performance – [...]
