Howard Bison signs Tap-dancing DL/OL Khalid Jordan

Tap-dancing, Howard-bound lineman Khalid Jordan first from Arts High (N.J.) to earn full athletic scholarship

Khalid Jordan doesn’t look nimble. He’s 6-5 and weighs 330 pounds — and plays offensive and defensive line. His arms and body swallow nearly everyone he hugs. But Jordan isn’t just a hulking football player who uses his giant-size fingers to wipe away his mother’s tears of happiness. His alter-ego is the step master for a dancing fraternity, The Kudo’s. When he was younger, he used to tap dance. “I never thought the dancing would help,” Jordan said. “But now I use that to my advantage.”

His active, light-footed agility was born on the dance floor but has earned him a spot on the college football field for the next four years. Wednesday, the Arts High senior signed a national letter of intent to play football for Howard University this fall, becoming the first player in Arts history to sign on for a full athletic scholarship.

Jordan played offensive and defensive line for Shabazz High’s program because Arts doesn’t field a team. He is the only football player from Newark to sign with a Division 1 program this season. “I told him, ‘With your size and your personality, you will not have to pay for college,’” said Ian Scott, who played at Newark East Side and Norfolk State and mentored Jordan throughout his football career. “He’s not a lazy, big guy. He’s a big, active guy.”

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Bison Coach Carey Bailey will eventually sign 22 new recruits and at least three transfers in an effort to improve on last season's 2-9 record. Bailey has a career record of 7-26 as a head coach (all at Howard).

Howard University Bison 2010 Football Signees

NAME POS HT WT High School/CC/Hometown
1. Daniel Mendoza FB 6-1 232 Colonial HS/Hudson Valley/ Orlando, FL
2. Ibrahima Kalil Kebe DL 6-2 275 Wilson HS/ Washington, DC
3. Lucious Ray DL 6-1 310 Columbia HS/Decatur, GA
4. Cameron Alston DB 6-0 180 North Augusta HS/N. Augusta, SC
5. Jabril Ezell DB 6-0 185 Friendship Collegiate/Washington, DC
6. Julian David DB 5-11 190 American Heritage HS/Plantation, FL
7. Thomas Jordan OL/DL 6-3 300 Richland North East HS/Columbia, SC
8. Nathaniel Coleman OL/DL 6-3 292 Livonia Franklin HS/Livonia, MI
9. Malcolm Rutledge OL/DL 6-3 300 Southfield HS/Southfield, MI
10. Khalid Jordan OL/DL 6-5 330 Malcolm X Shabazz HS/Newark, NJ
11. Montario Hunter WR 6-2 175 Ahoskie HS/Ahoskie, NC
12. Stephen Sims, Jr. RB 5-9 210 Norview HS/Norfolk, VA
13. Bryan F. Jackson, Jr. P 6-0 200 Southern Univ. Lab School/Baton Rouge, La
14. Joshua Matthews OL/DL 6-3 285 Bethune Bowman HS/Bowman, SC
15. Markee White LB 6-3 220 Ahoskie HS/Ahoskie, NC
16. Brandon Summers 5-11 170 Inglewood HS/Inglewood, CA
17. Shahid Jones 6-2 225 Ribault HS/Jacksonville, FL

Southern Jaguars signs monster class for Stump

Coach Stump Mitchell signs 34 newcomers to the JaguarNation to replace 18 seniors that ended their eligibility with the Coach Pete Richardson era.

Growing up in Baton Rouge, Tara running back Dallas Fort often found himself in A.W. Mumford Stadium watching Southern games. He now plans to play in those games. Fort is set to sign with the hometown Jaguars at noon today, the opening day of college football’s early signing period. He chose Southern over Alabama State. “When I went there on my visit, it felt like home,” said Fort, who committed to Southern last week.

At least three more area prospects are expected to sign with new Southern coach Stump Mitchell, who took over for the fired Pete Richardson last month. Mitchell also has pledges from defensive back Stephan Henderson and linebacker Stanley Williams, who are Zachary teammates, and Central offensive lineman Aaron Hall. Fort, 5-foot-9, 200 pounds, expects Mitchell to waste little time returning Southern to the top of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. “There’s no rebuilding plan,” Fort said. “We want to start winning right away.”

2010 SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL SIGNEES - 2/4/2010

Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School/JUCO
1. William Waddel WR 6‐4 205 Houston, TX/Booker T. Washington HS
2. Johnathan Preston OL 6‐3 280 Pearland, TX/Dawson HS
3. Jordan Rose S 5‐11 185 Pearland, TX/Dawson HS
4. Rashaad Hoyle CB 5‐10 180 Roswell, GA/Roswell HS
5. Julius McGee OL 6‐1½ 290 Monticello, MS/Copiah‐Lincoln CC
6. Detrane Lindsey LB 6‐0 210 Houston, TX/Booker T. Washington
7. Christopher Colwell S 5‐10 195 Pearland, TX/Manville HS
8. Travis Clark FB 6‐1 210 New Orleans, LA/Edna Karr HS
9. Charles Barkins OL 6‐2 285 New Orleans, LA/O. Perry Walker HS
10. Todd Mabry CB 5‐11 190 Amite, LA/Amite HS
11. Jamal Williams ATH 5‐9 180 Rosenburg, TX/Lamarque Consolidated HS
12. Jaleel Richardson WR 6‐0 180 New Orleans, LA/Warren Easton HS
13. Stanley Williams, Jr DE 6‐2 230 Zachary, LA/Zachary HS
14. Stepfan Henderson CB 5‐10 180 Zachary, LA/Zachary HS
15. James McKinley SS/RB 6‐0
16. Kesean Peterson LB/TE 6‐2 210 Folkston, GA/Charlton County HS
17. D’Vonn Brown TE 6‐2 245 Rosenburg, TX/Lamarque Consolidated HS
18. Dallas Fort RB 5‐10 200 Baton Rouge, LA/Tara HS
19. Virgil Williams ATH 5‐9 160 Shreveport, LA/Evangel Christian HS
20. Javon Allen LB 5‐11 205 New Orleans, LA/Edna Karr HS
21. Wynton Perro QB 6‐2 205 Houston, TX/Booker T. Washington HS
22. Dwayne Houston OL 6‐4½ 305 Lafayette, LA/Northside HS
23. Christopher Bernard RB 6‐0 225 Houston, TX/Westbury HS
24. Darius Deloach RB 5‐10 200 Ft. Myers, FL/Dunbar HS
25. Aaron Hall OL 6‐4 295
26. David Henderson OL 6‐7 345 Vicksburg, MS
27. John White LB 5‐10½ 225 Boutte, LA/John Curtis HS
28. Dray Joseph QB 6‐1 190 Edgar, LA/West St. John HS
29. Kedy Enabulele DL 6‐1½ 280 Crosby, TX/Kilgore JC
30. Franchot West LB 6‐1 215 Stone Mountain, GA/Stephenson HS
31. Jordan Bilbo WR 5‐10 175 Houston, TX/Lamar HS
32. Roosevelt Wright WR 6-1 195 Baton Rouge, LA/Capitol HS
33. Artis Sullivan OL 6-2 275 Memphis, TN/Coahoma JC
34. Chris Little OL 6-6 350 Twiggs County, GA/NW Mississippi CC

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North Carolina A&T Aggies goes defensive, Inks 18 players

GREENSBORO, N.C. – For two seasons, the North Carolina A&T defensive line was anchored by Detroit natives Tyre Glasper, Adam Beal and Jarrell Herring. In 2009, the trio combined to make 28 ½ tackles behind the line of scrimmage, including eight sacks as Herring earned All-MEAC honors. But their eligibility ended in 2009, leaving the North Carolina A&T football program with huge holes to fill along the defensive front four. Second-year head coach Alonzo Lee and his staff filled those gaps by signing three defensive linemen, including two defensive ends as part of their 2010 Signing Day class.

In total, Lee announced the signing of 18 players to national letters of intent on Wednesday. Three of those players are from area high schools. “Our goal is to make each class better than the previous,’’ said Lee. “We definitely feel like our class last season was excellent, but this class is really going to challenge that class in terms of talent. I think we took care of our own backyard again, which is crucially important to me in recruiting.”

One of those Triad players is defensive end Daniel McNeil (6-2, 210) out of Greensboro. McNeil led Ragsdale to back-to-back conference championships by recording 117 tackles, 28 sacks and three fumble recoveries over the final two seasons of his career. The other defensive linemen signees include defensive end Dontrail McDaniel (6-2, 225) out of Richland Northeast in Columbia, S.C.; and Derrius Hamlet (6-4, 265) out of Fairfield Central in Columbia.

“We definitely replenished ourselves on the defensive line,’’ said Lee. “I feel like we really enhanced our pass rush with this class. We’ve got some guys with speed that can really come off the football and make things happen.” Lee, who coached five different defenses to top 15 national rankings during his tenure as a defensive coordinator, knows an outstanding defensive line is made by putting solid linebackers behind it. Just as pressing as its need for defensive linemen, the Aggies coaching staff felt it needed a similar push to sign an outstanding class at linebacker.

Greensboro Dudley linebacker Major Bryant is one of five linebackers Lee signed. Bryant runs a 4.56 in the 40-yard dash, and he is a two-time All-State performer. He posted 135 tackles, had 14 sacks, forced four fumbles and recovered five during his senior season. He will join the five other Dudley graduates Lee signed in 2009. The other 2010 Aggie linebacker signees include Marcus Arline (5-11, 225) out of Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Fla.; Christian Insley (6-0, 215) out of Ashbrook in Gastonia, N.C.; Dareon Mays (5-11, 225) out of Union Grove in McDonough, Ga; and Recco Wilson (6-2, 210) from Carman-Ainsworth in Flint, Mich.

“We really needed to step up and sign some big-time talent at the linebacker position, so we can do some things with our (defensive line) front,’’ said Lee. “We signed some heavy hitters. We’ve got some guys that are really going to make you feel it when they hit you.” The Aggies staff went after immediate help along the offensive line as well. Lee believes the Aggies made significant upgrades at the offensive line positions because the four he signed were all being pursued by major Division I schools.

William Robinson III, who attended Riverdale Baptist High and is from Clinton, Md., stands at 6-4 and weighs 290 pounds. He was selected for two all-star games, including the Prince George’s County vs. SMAC All-Star Game. Robinson did not allow a sack his senior season. Center Ronald “RJ” Canty (6-2, 270) out of Chester High in Chester, S.C., really has the coaching staff excited, while Westlake’s Nathan Isles’ (6-5, 285, Atlanta, Ga.) late commitment meant the staff signed the top four linemen on its list. Kortlan Jackson (6-3, 280, St. John’s College HS) out of Upper Marlboro, Md., also signed with the Aggies.

“They are going to have a great opportunity to compete for starting jobs this season,’’ said Lee. “We’re talking about two-and-three star athletes here. Our offense just became a whole lot better with these four guys.” Two defensive backs signed with N.C. A&T, including Jamie Smith (5-10, 170) out of High Point Andrews. Defensive back Travis Crosby (5-11, 180, Charlotte), who attended Victory Christian and West Charlotte High Schools as a prep standout, made the North Carolina Independent Scholastic Athletic Association All-State team as a senior.

The Aggies added to their great group of running backs that includes MEAC Rookie of the Year Michael Mayhew by signing Christopher “CJ” Frederick (5-10, 195, Garner, West Johnston). At the start of the season, rivals.com had him ranked as the No. 1 running back in the state, the 28th ranked athlete in the nation and the 54th ranked running back nationally. Frederick ran for nearly 3,000 yards and scored 43 touchdowns over a two-year span. Fullback Devin Moore (6-2, 245) could be the heir apparent to current fullback Justin Kearney. Moore is out of Charlotte, and he attended East Mecklenburg High.

Harold “DJ” Clower (6-2, 180) is the only quarterback who signed with the Aggies thus far. The Dade City, Fla., native led Pasco High to a 9-2 record and the school’s third straight district championship during his senior season. He threw for 1,617 yards and 15 touchdowns in the process. Braddie Ellison (6-3, 230) is the only tight end in the class. He is out of Brooksville, Fla., and attended Nature Coast Tech. Four of his 10 receptions last season went for touchdowns.

















Coach Alonzo Lee: “We really feel good about this class. Yes, we addressed some needs, but we also brought some guys in here who are ready to compete for playing time right away. That’s what we want. We want guys who are willing to put in the hard work it takes to get on that field and play on Saturdays.”

2010 Aggies Student/Athletes Signed

1. Marcus Arline LB 5-11 225 Daytona Beach, Fla./Mainland
2. Major Bryant LB 5-10 210 Greensboro, N.C./Dudley
3. Ronald “RJ” Canty OL 6-2 270 Chester, S.C./Chester
4. Harold “DJ” Clower QB 6-2 180 Dade City, Fla./Pasco
5. Travis Crosby DB 5-11 180 Charlotte, N.C./West Charlotte
6. Braddie Ellison TE 6-3 230 Brooksville, Fla./Nature Coast Tech
7. Christopher “CJ” Frederick RB 5-10 195 Garner, N.C./West Johnston
8. Derrius Hamlet DT 6-4 265 Columbia, S.C./Fairfield Central
9, Christian Insley LB 6-0 215 Gastonia, N.C./Ashbrook
10. Nathan Isles OL 6-5 285 Atlanta, Ga./Westlake
11. Kortlan Jackson OL 6-3 280 Upper Marlboro, Md./St. John’s College HS
12. Dareon Mays LB 5-11 225 McDonough, Ga./Union Grove
13. Dontrail McDaniel DE 6-2 225 Columbia, S.C./Richland NE
14. Daniel McNeil DE 6-2 210 Greensboro, N.C./Ragsdale
15. Devin Moore FB 6-2 245 Charlotte, N.C./East Mecklenburg
16. William Robinson III OL 6-4 290 Clinton, Md./Riverdale Baptist
17. Jamie Smith DB 5-10 170 High Point, N.C./Andrews
18. Recco Wilson LB 6-2 210 Flint, Mich./Carman-Ainsworth

From Aggies Press Release

University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Releases 2010 Football Schedule

The University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Athletics Department has released its 2010 football schedule which features a total of eleven contests highlighted by two classics and four home games. The Golden Lions will open their 2010 campaign traveling to El Paso, Texas to square off against the University of Texas-El Paso Miners. Arkansas-Pine Bluff will then get set to open Southwestern Athletic Conference play on road against Alabama State on Sept. 11.

After facing the Hornets, the Golden Lions will have a bye week before traveling to St. Louis to participate in the Gateway Classic on Sept. 25 against Clark Atlanta. UAPB will take on SWAC West rival Southern on October 2nd in Baton Rouge. The Golden Lions will then host their home opener on October 9th against Prairie View A&M (Sponsored by Tyson Foods). The following week Arkansas-Pine Bluff will host Alabama A&M on October 16th (Wal-Mart Community Day) before traveling to face Alcorn State on the road on Oct. 23.

The Delta Classic for Literacy featuring UAPB versus Grambling State will take place in Little Rock at War Memorial Stadium on Oct. 30. Homecoming 2010 has been slated for Nov. 6 as the Golden Lions will take the field against SWAC East rival Mississippi Valley State. UAPB's home finale will take place the next week on Nov. 13 against Jackson State (Senior Day). Arkansas-Pine Bluff will close out its regular season on the road in Houston, Texas against the Texas Southern Tigers on Nov. 20.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF
2010 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
(TENTATIVE)

9/4 University of Texas El Paso Away 8:05pm
9/11 Alabama State University * Away TBA
9/18 BYE
9/25 Clark Atlanta University St. Louis, MO 3:00pm
Gateway Classic
10/2 Southern University * Away TBA
10/9 Prairie View A&M University * Home 6:00pm
Tyson’s Food
10/16 Alabama A&M University * Home 6:00pm
Wal-Mart Community Day
10/23 Alcorn State University * Away TBA
10/30 Grambling State University * Little Rock, AR 2:30pm
Delta Classic 4 Literacy
11/6 Mississippi Valley State University * Home 2:30pm
Homecoming
11/13 Jackson State University * Home 2:30pm
Senior Day
11/20 Texas Southern University * Away TBA

(*) Denotes Southwestern Athletic Conference Game
Head Football Coach Monte Coleman

U N I V E R S I T Y O F ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF
DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS
Dr. Lawrence A. Davis, Jr., Chancellor
• Louis B. “Skip” Perkins, Jr., Athletics Director
1200 North University Drive, Mail Slot 4891 • Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601
Phone: (870) 575-8675 · fax: (870) 575-7880
Ticket Office (870) 575-8601
www.UAPBLionsRoar.com

Prairie View A&M Picks Up the #14-Ranked Football Player in Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada -- Canyon Springs High School defensive tackle Jordan Turner (6-0/263), a member of the Nevada Top 15, is headed to play in the SWAC. "I gave a commitment to the SWAC Champions, Prairie View A&M this morning, (February 1)" said Turner. Prairie View A&M picks up the #14-player in Nevada, a two-star by Scout.com. "I decided to go with Prairie View over New Mexico State, North Dakota State, Northern Illinois and a few others," said Turner. Turner said he's long felt like he was heading to play in the SWAC.



"In my heart, I always knew I kind of wanted to play in the SWAC, because of their tradition and their long history of putting guy's in the NFL, plus Prairie View felt perfect. They are getting ready to build a big new stadium, locker rooms, weight room, and football offices. The coaches were great, they were all as easy to talk to as talking with my high school coach, Hunkie Cooper. I felt like it's a place I can mature and become something special."

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Florida A&M Rattlers Re-loads with majority Sunshine State Talent

FAMU Rattlers head football coach Joe Taylor -- "Man does not decide his future. Man decides his habits. And his habits decide his future."

FAMU finds nice fit in new recruits

Aram Wynn, an offensive lineman at Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg, found exactly what he'd been looking for at FAMU and has committed to becoming a Rattler. "It was a nice, family friendly environment," said Wynn, 6-foot-5, 280 pounds. "The coaching staff seemed very excited about what they are doing about changing a boy into a man." He visited FAMU on Saturday and announced his commitment during a telephone interview Sunday. He was among 18 high school players who visited during the weekend.

"When I came to FAMU, it just grabbed my attention," he said. "I'm very excited. I'm looking forward to being around a good football program." Highly-touted Cassius McDowell also visited over the weekend, but said Sunday night that while he's leaning toward FAMU, he might not decide until Wednesday when the national signing period begins. Toledo, the University of Connecticut and Florida Atlantic University have also shown interest in McDowell, who said he's visited all three schools.

FAMU Rattlers Football 2010 (28 Full-Scholarships Available)

Mid-Year Transfers:
1. Joshua Newkirk, LB, 6-2/240, Winston Salem State, Wallace Rose H.S., Wallace, North Carolina
2. Saf Ahmad OL, 6-3/260, Florida International, Miami Norland H.S.
3. Shelly Anthony, LB, 6-1/290, Western Kentucky; Sandy Creek H.S., Georgia
4. Eric Watts, LB, 6-1/220, Illinois, Jacksonville Wolfson H.S.
5. Steven Robinson, OL, 6-3/306, U. Central Florida, Tallahassee Lincoln H.S.
6. James Poe, TE/FB, 6-4/237, U. Central Florida, GA Military College, Orlando Freedom H.S.
7. Jarien Moreland, OL, 6-5/313, U. Central Florida, Glades Central H.S.

Verbal Commitments for National Signing Day, February 3, 2010

1. Aram Wynn, OL, 6-5/280, St. Petersburg Lakewood H.S.
2. Chris White, DE/LB, 6-4/220, Gainesville Newberry H.S.
3. Brandon Rogers, OL, 6-5/315, Jacksonville Trinity Christian
4. Dennis Hall, WR, 5-9/170, Pahokee H.S.
5. Shawn Brown, OL, 6-3/290, Miami Central H.S.
6. Dontae Black, RB, 5-8/170, Dunnellon H.S.
7. Rodney Johnson, RB/WR, 5-9/180, Tampa Hillsborough
8. Michael Ethridge, TE, 6-3/215, Tallahassee Godby
9. Terry Johnson, DB, 5-11/180, Tallahassee Rickards
10. Kevin House, OL, 6-3/315, Jacksonville Ed White
11. Patrick Davis, FB, 6-1/240, Gainesville Eastside H.S.
12. Lynnworth Lennon, WR, 5-10/175, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson H.S.
13. Davonnie Coard, OL, 6-4/305, Orlando Evans H.S.
14. Brandon Green, LB/DE, 6-3/245, Hargrave Military Academy (VA), Tampa Catholic H.S.
15. Jordan Stanley, RB, 5-11/185, FAMU H.S., Tallahassee (Academic Scholarship)

Tampa Catholic grad Brandon Green commits to Rattlers

Brandon Green, a 2009 Tampa Catholic grad who spent a season at prep school, has committed to the Florida A&M football program. “I just felt comfortable with FAMU -- the coaching staff and everything,” Green said. “I believe I can go there and mature as a player and mature as a young man.” FAMU is recruiting the 6-foot-3, 245-pounder to play LB and DE. Green was a three-year starter for the Crusaders and helped the team earn a spot in the state finals as a junior.

Last fall, he played at Hargrave Military Academy in Virginia, which is considered to be one of the country’s elite prep schools for football. “I believe that helped me a whole lot,” Green said. “Hargrave helped me mature.” During the recruiting process, Green also had interest from USF and FSU. Brandon is the older brother of TC QB Christian Green, who made an official visit to FSU last weekend.

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Looking forward to National Signing Day and a Rattler roster with few, if any, JUCOs. Let's close the deals. beepbeep...

Hampton Pirates adds Old Dominion, Central Michigan to 2010 Football Schedule

Hampton University Pirates second year head football coach Donovan Rose faces new opponents Old Dominion and Central Michigan in 2010.

HAMPTON, Va. – The Hampton University football team, under second-year head coach Donovan Rose, will play an exciting schedule of games next fall that will include four marquee home games and two new opponents. HU officials released the school’s 2010 football schedule on Saturday, noting that the school has entered into a two-year contract to play Old Dominion University of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and a one-year pact with Central Michigan University of the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

“This will be a challenging and exciting schedule for Hampton,” said HU athletics director Lonza Hardy Jr. “Playing ODU fits in well with our goal of playing more NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) teams in our region. Our vision is to play more CAA teams as well as forging relationships with other conferences, such as the Ivy League, the Atlantic 10 and the Big South. Adding Central Michigan gives our team the chance to step into the Bowl Subdivision arena and showcase our program.”

The Pirates will open the season on Sept. 2, when they head to Mount Pleasant, Mich. to face Central Michigan. From there, Hampton will head to Washington, D.C. on Sept. 11 to take on Howard in its first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) game of the year. Hampton’s first home game of the season will come on Sept. 18, when the Pirates take on North Carolina A&T at Armstrong Stadium at 6 p.m. as part of Parents’ Weekend, Alumni Day and Military Appreciation Day.

The Pirates will have a bye on Sept. 25. After a trip to Dover, Del. on Oct. 2 to face Delaware State, the Pirates will head to Durham, N.C. for a non-conference game against North Carolina Central. The Pirates will then return to Armstrong Stadium for the annual Battle of the Bay Classic, held Oct. 16 against Norfolk State at 1 p.m. From there, the Pirates head to Orangeburg, S.C. on Oct. 23 to face defending MEAC champion South Carolina State.

The Pirates will close out October with its second annual Hall of Fame Game, which will be Oct. 30 against second-year program Old Dominion. Kick-off will be 2 p.m. at Armstrong Stadium. Hampton’s home schedule will conclude on Nov. 6, when the Pirates face Bethune-Cookman for homecoming at 1 p.m. Hampton will close out the season with a pair of road games -- Nov. 13 at Florida A&M and Nov. 20 at Morgan State.

“I think playing Central Michigan is a great opportunity for us to not only play a Bowl Subdivision team, but it also gives us added incentives to work out hard this spring,” said Rose. “It’ll also help us to see where we are as a program and to see how to measure ourselves. The guys and the staff are all excited. “Playing ODU will be great in that it’ll bring the whole community together,” added Rose. “ODU did a great job of getting its program started back last season. Playing teams like this outside the conference, in addition to our conference opponents, will hopefully help us in taking our program where we want it to be.”

Hampton finished last season at 5-6 overall and 3-5 in the MEAC and qualified for the I-AA/FCS play-offs five times in its history, including a three-year run in 2004, 2005, and 2006.

Hampton University Pirates 2010 Schedule

9/2 at Central Michigan, Mt. Pleasant, MI
9/11 at Howard University, Washington, D.C.
9/18 North Carolina A&T, Hampton, VA
9/25 OPEN
10/2 at Delaware State, Dover, DE
10/9 at North Carolina Central, Durham, N.C.
10/16 Norfolk State, Hampton, VA
10/23 at South Carolina State, Orangeburg, S.C.
10/30 Old Dominion, Hampton, VA
11/6 Bethune-Cookman, Hampton, VA (Homecoming)
11/13 at Florida A&M, Tallahassee, FL
11/20 at Morgan State, Baltimore, MD
11/28 NCAA FCS Division I Playoffs

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