For the Week of August 28 - Sept. 3, 2018 2 0 1 8 B L A C K C O L L E G E F O O T B A L L (Standings and Weekly Honors)

Central Intercollegiate Mid Eastern Southern Intercollegiate Southwestern CIAA Athletic Association MEAC Athletic Conference SIAC Athletic Conference SWAC Athletic Conference INDEPENDENTS DIV CONF ALL DIV ALL W L CONF ALL CONF ALL NORTH DIVISION W L W L W L EAST DIVISION W L W L Hampton 0 0 W L W L EAST DIVISION W L W L Virginia State 0 0 0 0 0 0 Alcorn State 0 0 0 0 Tennessee State 0 0 NC A&T State 0 0 1 0 Benedict 0 0 0 0 Bowie State 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jackson State 0 0 0 0 Langston 0 0 Chowan 0 0 0 0 0 0 Howard 0 0 0 0 Albany State 0 0 0 0 Miss. Valley State 0 0 0 0 W. Va. State 0 0 Virginia Union 0 0 0 0 0 0 Florida A&M 0 0 0 0 Clark Atlanta 0 0 0 0 Alabama A&M 0 0 0 0 Lincoln (Mo.) 0 0 Elizabeth City State 0 0 0 0 0 0 Norfolk State 0 0 0 0 Morehouse 0 0 0 0 ™ Lincoln 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fort Valley State 0 0 0 0 Alabama State 0 0 0 0 Texas College 0 0 Bethune-Cookman 0 0 0 0 WEST DIVISION SOUTH DIVISION WEST DIVISION Va. Univ. of Lynchburg 0 0 Winston-Salem State 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Carolina Central 0 0 0 0 Lane 0 0 0 0 Southern 0 0 0 0 Edward Waters 0 1 Fayetteville State 0 0 0 0 0 0 SC State 0 0 0 0 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 0 0 0 0 Livingstone 0 0 0 0 0 0 Delaware State 0 0 0 0 Tuskegee 0 0 0 0 Grambling State 0 0 0 0 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Johnson C. Smith 0 0 0 0 0 0 Morgan State 0 0 0 0 Miles 0 0 0 0 Saint Augustine’s 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kentucky State 0 0 0 0 Texas Southern 0 0 0 0 OFFENSE Shaw 0 0 0 0 0 0 Savannah State 0 0 0 0 Prairie View A&M 0 0 0 1 Tyler Jones, QB, EDWARD WATERS - Completed Central State 0 0 0 0 just 6 of 12 passes for 67 yards but had two scoring CIAA PLAYERS OF THE WEEK MEAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK SWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK tosses in fourth quarter in loss to St. Andrews SIAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK QB - OFFENSE OFFENSE DEFENSE OB - Lamar Raynard, Jr., QB, NC A&T - Completed just 12 o OFFENSE Jalen Morton, Jr., QB, PRAIRIE VIEW - Hit on Aaron Louis, LB, Edward Waters - Had two sacks Howard Sports Photo DL - 34 passes for 111 yards but hit on two scoring tosses of DEFENSE 16 of 28 passes for 244 yards and 3 TDs (20, 2, and 7 total tackles in loss to SAU. LB - 24 and 4 yards in win over Jacksonville State. NEWCOMER 20) in near-upset of Rice. SPECIAL TEAMS IT'S ON, ONE TO WATCH: Soph WR - ROOKIE SPECIAL TEAMS DEFENSE NA DB - Wilder, R-FR. DB, NORTH CAROLINA A&T - Had 8 QB sensation Caylin Isaac Claiborne and Anthony Stubbs, LBs, LIKE SPECIAL - total tackles one fumble recovery and one interception PRAIRIE VIEW - Both led defense with 8 Newton leads Howard in COACH - in win over JSU. stops vs. Rice. DEFENSE SPECIALIST POPCORN 2018 opener at Ohio. Darryl Johnson Jr. - Jr., DE, NORTH CAROLINA NA A&T - Three solo tackles, two for losses including strip NEWCOMER sack of JSU QB in last half-minute that preserved win NA SPECIALIST FULL STATE OF 37 GAMES GETS 2018 Malik Wilson, Sr., KR/WR, NC A&T - Returned kickoff 98 yards to paydirt and had 3 KO returns fror 126 yards FOOTBALL SEASON ON AND POPPIN' in win over JSU.

SCORES AUGUST 25 FCS KICKOFF CLASSIC Plenty to watch in full week of action North Carolina A&T 20, Jacksonville St. 17 LUT WILLIAMS MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Atlanta (12 noon on Rice 31, Prairie View A&M 28 BCSP Editor ESPN2). NCCU will be breaking in a new inter- Saint Andrews 15, Edward Waters 13 A week after BCSP No. 1 North Carolina im head coach of its own in Granville Eastman A&T (a 20-17 win over FCS 6th-ranked Jack- who is replacing Jerry Mack. sonville State) and BCSP No. 5 Prairie View No. 7 Bethune-Cookman begins life with- F O O T B A L L G A M E S T H I S W E E K A&M (a 31-28 last-second loss to FBS Rice) out departed quarterback Larry Brihm, when represented the HBCU ranks well on the nation- it faces Tennessee State on the road Saturday in THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 al scene, everyone else jumps into the fray. Nashville at 6 p.m. in the John Merritt Classic. North Dakota vs. Miss Valley State in Grand Forks, ND 6p Only three games were contested last week Southern, ninth in our initial ranking, plays Wagner vs. Bowie State in Staten Island, NY 6p A total of 37 games are on tap this week begin- in first opener in four years without graduated Mississippi College vs. Clark Atlanta in Clinton, MS 7p ning with a slate of eight games on Thursday. Bowie State Sports Photo NC Central Sports Photo QB Austin Howard. The Jaguars travel to Fort UAB vs. Savannah State in Birmingham, AL 7p Of the teams in the BCSP Top Ten, No. 8 IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Prolific Bowie State passer Worth, Tx. to face TCU Saturday (11 a.m.). Bowie State, the CIAA favorite, is to first to Amir Hall (l.) and Granville Eastman (r.). debut- Surprise No. 10 Benedict, the BCSP pre- Pikeville vs. Livingstone in Pikeville, KY 7p take the field travelling to Staten Island, New ing as Jerry Mack's replacement as head coach season pick to take its first SIAC crown, opens Wingate vs. Johnson C. Smith in Wingate, NC 7p York Thursday (6 p.m.) to face Wagner. Every- at North Carolina Central are among players and at home vs. Florida Tech (6 p.m.) Univ of Charleston vs. West Virginia State in Charleston, WV 7:05p one will be tuned to see what record-setting se- coaches to watch as action shifts into full swing Also among this week's fare are three Internet Webcast - ESPN3 | ESPN+ $ nior BSU quarterback Amir Hall can do in his this week. SWAC vs. SIAC games. Alabama State and Campbell vs. Chowan in Buies Creek, NC 7p final year of eligibility. Hall is coming off a year Tuskegee renew their rivalry at the 2nd La- that saw him throw for over 3,500 yards and 41 replace departed quarterback Devante Kincade, bor Day Classic in Montgomery, Alabama (5 Saturday, September 1 TDs. the back-to-back SWAC Offensive Player of the p.m.), Arkansas-Pine Bluff of the SWAC hosts Elizabeth City State vs. Central State in Elizabeth City, NC 1p Come Saturday another 29 games are on the Year, holdover Geremy Hickbottom or herald- Morehouse of the SIAC (6 p.m.) and Alabama Jacksonville vs. Saint Augustine’s in Jacksonville, FL1 p schedule. ed Arkansas State transfer Aldon Clark. A&M hosts Miles in another 6 p.m. tilt. Slippery Rock vs. Kentucky State in Slippery Rock, PA 1p No. 1 N. C. A&T, fresh off giving new Howard, the surprise team of the 2017 sea- Connell Maynor is the new A&M coach, Virginia Union vs. Seton Hill in Richmond, VA 1p coach Sam Washington his first victory as the son finishing in a tie for second in the MEAC Cedric Thomas is the new man at UAPB Virginia State Allen vs. Columbus State in Irmo, SC 3p Aggies' head man, has another tough test on the with Bethune-Cookman in its first year under Defending CIAA champ road at East Carolina (6 p.m.), an FBS member head coach Mile London, opens at No 3 in the has its traditional opening Labor Day Classic Alabama A&M vs. Miles in Huntsville, AL 6p from the American Athletic Conference. BCSP Top Ten, and travels to Athens, Ohio to match with MEAC member Norfolk State (6 Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Morehouse in Pine Bluff, AR 6p The Aggies, who should move up from take on Ohio University (2 p.m.). p.m.). The Trojans began an undefeated regular Benedict vs. Florida Tech in Columbia, SC 6p their 14th ranking in both the FCS STATS and All eyes will be on the young Bison squad, season last year with a win over Spartans. Hampton vs. Shaw in Hampton, VA 6p Coaches polls, must do better than the 148 total particularly sophomore quarterback Caylin Another HBCU cross-conference match up Texas Southern vs. UT-Permian Basin in Houston, TX 7p yards they mustered on offense vs. Jacksonville Newton who was sensational as a freshman. has Florida A&M hosting Fort Valley State Howard showed its mettle early in 2017 opening in the Jake Gaither Classic in Tallahassee (5 Edward Waters vs. Lindsey Wilson in Jacksonville, FL 7p State in order to get by ECU. Look for A&T's big offensive weapons – with a stunning upset at UNLV. p.m.). Former Prairie View head coach Willie Lincoln (PA) vs. Fayetteville State in Lincoln University, PA 7p quarterback Lamar Raynard, the MEAC pre- BCSP No. 4 Alcorn State travels to Atlanta Simmons will be coaching his first game for Valdosta State vs. Albany State in Valdosta, GA 7p season Player of the Year who passed for just to face ACC member Georgia Tech in its opener FAMU. CLASSICS 111 yards vs. JSU, 1,000-yard rusher Marquell (12:30 p.m.). The Braves are moving on from Another intriguing game has Hampton Bluff City Kickoff Classic Cartwright, held to 58 rushing yards on 25 car- veteran quarterback Lenorris Footman and will playing its first game as a non-MEAC member as the Pirates host Shaw of the CIAA. The Pi- Lane vs. Lincoln (MO) in Memphis, TN 4p ries and Elijah Bell, who had just two catches look for quarterback Noah Johnson and SWAC for six yards – to bounce back. preseason Player of the Year, running back P. J. rates' new head coach is Robert Prunty. Jake Gaither Classic BCSP No. 2 Grambling State, the two- Simmons to lead the offense. New head coaches also debut this week in Florida A&M vs. Fort Valley State in Tallahassee, FL 5p time defending SWAC champ, opens the season Prairie View, one game into new head games involving Virginia Union (Dr. Alvin John Merritt Classic on the road (6 p.m.) at Louisiana-Lafayette. coach Eric Dooley's era, is set to face BCSP Parker), Morgan State (Ernest Jones) and Tennessee State vs. Bethune-Cookman in Nashville, TN 6p The big question for the G-Men is who will No. 6 North Carolina Central in Sunday's 14th Delaware State (Rod Milstead). Union Bank & Trust Labor Day Classic Norfolk State vs. Virginia State in Norfolk, VA 6p TV GAMES Ga. Tech vs. Alcorn State in Atlanta (ACC Network Extra) 12:30p BCSP Notes TCU vs. Southern in Fort Worth, TX (Fox Sports) 11a Battle for Greater Baltimore - SPORTSfever Network NCAA Div II announces 2018 Officers, said. "We are thrilled to now burn the mortgage papers and com- pletely own our facility. The Council of Chief Executive Officers thanks Morgan State vs. Towson in Baltimore, MD 7p football showcase schedule Commissioner Thomas for his stellar stewardship of the MEAC for the INTERNET WEBCAST NCAA Division II has announced 19 regular-season football games last 16 years." Ohio vs. Howard in Athens, OH (ESPN+ $) 2p that will be showcased on ESPN3 or NCAA social media as part of a new 2nd Labor Day Classic (SWAC Digital Network | HBCU Gameday) media agreement intended to promote the division on several platforms throughout the academic year. Samuels resigns, Fort Valley State Alabama State vs. Tuskegee in Montgomery, AL 5p Two of the games will feature HBCUs. looking for new men's hoops coach LA-Lafayette vs. Grambling State in Lafayette, LA (ESPN3) 6p The first 19 games of the football showcase are predetermined games, FORT VALLEY, GA - Fort Valley State University's Vice President Southern Miss vs. Jackson State in Hattiesburg, MS (ESPN+ $) 6p 17 of which are conference matchups. An additional three flex games — for Advancement and Interim Athletics Director Buffalo vs Delaware State in Buffalo, N.Y (ESPN3) 6p intended to highlight crucial matchups — will be finalized later in the Anthony Holloman has announced the resig- East Carolina vs. NC A&T in Greenville, NC (ESPN3) 6p season and played in November. nation of head men's basketball coach Samuel The new media agreement features two distribution models for foot- Georgia Southern vs. SC State in Statesboro, GA (ESPN+ $) 6p Jackson, effective September 30, 2018. Jackson ball and basketball. For football, 11 games will be streamed on ESPN3, informed university officials of his decision on W-Salem St. vs. Catawba in W-Salem, NC (CIAA Sports Network) 6p available on the ESPN App. The remaining 11 football games are part of Tuesday morning (Aug 21). SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 the hybrid model, and they have the flexibility to be distributed on TV and "After visiting with my family, I made a 14th MEAC/SWAC Challenge - ESPN2 online. The division will work with the TV partners of participating con- decision to devote time to critical family issues NC Central vs. Prairie View A&M in Atlanta, GA 12n ferences and schools on the opportunity to air games on TV. These games which require my full attention," said Coach also will be distributed online through NCAA social media accounts — Jackson. "Unfortunately, that will prevent me Jackson specifically, Division II Facebook (facebook.com/ncaadivisionii) and from being optimally effective as men's basket- Twitter (@NCAADII) — and could be distributed through conference or ball coach during the upcoming season. I hope what are now emergencies B C S P F O O T B A L L T O P T E N school digital networks. will prove to be temporary, and plan to resume my coaching career once These are the HBCU games to be carried: they are resolved." 1. NORTH CAROLINA A&T (1-0) - FCS No. 14 Aggies "Coach Jackson has made a profound impact on a countless number beat FCS No 6 Jacksonville State 20-17 in FCS Kickoff 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 Valdosta State vs. Fort Valley State (ESPN3) 6:05 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 Virginia Union at Winston-Salem State (ESPN3) of young men during his years of service at FVSU," said Holloman. "We Classic. NEXT: At East Carolina. are extremely appreciative of all that he has done for the university, in- 2. GRAMBLING STATE (0-0) - Idle. NEXT: Opens on the MEAC retires mortgage on its headquarters cluding two trips to the SIAC conference finals in the past four years. We road at Louisiana-Lafatette. look forward to building upon our winning tradition through innovative NORFOLK, Va.,—The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) programming as we bring new coaching leadership aboard focused on ex- 3. HOWARD (0-0) - Idle. NEXT: At Ohio. has officially paid off the mortgage on its headquarters property. cellence in athletics, academics, and character." 4. ALCORN STATE (0-0) - Idle. NEXT: At Georgia Tech. The conference announced that it is the only Football Championship A national search for a new head men's basketball coach will begin 5. PRAIRIE VIEW A&M (0-1) - Lost to FBS Rice on last Subdivision (FCS) conference to own its headquarters. immediately. "We are very pleased with being 100-percent owner of our building, second field goal, 31-28.NEXT: Facing BCSP No. 6 N. C. valued at over $1 million," MEAC Commissioner Dennis E. Thomas Central Sunday in MEAC/SWAC Challenge. said. "We have been very frugal in our ex- Lora to lead Alabama A&M baseball 6. North Carolina Central (0-0) - Idle. NEXT: penses and were able to generate positive HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The search for Alabama A&M's next baseball Facing BCSP No. 5 Prairie View in Atlanta in Sunday’s revenue. We were very fortunate not to have coach is complete. Bulldog Athletics has announced that Manny Lora has MEAC/SWAC Challenge. to assess our membership any fees in order been hired as the AAMU's new head baseball coach. Lora, a Miami native, spent the past three seasons at Alabama A&M 7. BETHUNE-COOKMAN (0-0) - Idle. NEXT: Opens on to retire the mortgage on the building." working under former coach Mitch Hill as the team's pitching coach and road at Tennessee State. Located just minutes from Norfolk International Airport, the MEAC office is a one-story, 8,500-square foot facility with ample parking situated recruiting coordinator. Before making the transition to coaching, Lora 8. (0-0) - Idle. Opens on road BOWIE STATE NEXT: in Norfolk Commerce Park along Robin Hood Road. It has served as the played for Alabama A&M as a relief pitcher from 2010-14, recording 151 Thursday at Wagner. conference’s official headquarters since 2010. strikeouts in 54 appearances. 9. Southern (0-0) - Idle. NEXT: Begins at TCU. "The MEAC made a wise decision many years ago to purchase the "There's a lot of potential here," Lora said. "Right now, we're focused 10. BENEDICT (0-0) - Idle. NEXT: Hosting Florida Tech. building housing its headquarters," Dr. David Wilson, president of Mor- on recruiting and bringing in players who can build on the foundation gan State University and chair of the MEAC Council of Chief Executive we've established." © AZEEZ Communications, Inc. 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