DAEGU, Korea -— "I feel confident, really good," beamed Francena McCorory.
The ex-Bethel High and Hampton University flash had just breezed a lap around Daegu Stadium Saturday night in a slowish 52.18 seconds and was delighted with her effort, nowhere close to her all-time best of 50.29.
Why the happiness?
Because it advanced her into the Sunday night 400-meter semifinals at the 13th World Championships of Track and Field with a minimum of wasted energy. She placed second in her heat to Amantle Montsho of Botswana, who ran 50.95, and thus was one of four Americans cruising into the semis. This is the biggest meet of McCorory's track and field career and she's considered a definite medal prospect.
400m Women Heat 4 WC Athletics Daegu 2011
Amantle Montsho BOT 50.95 Q
Francena McCorory USA 52.18 Q
Lee McConnell GBR 52.75 Q
Maris Mägi EST 52.93 Q
Norma González COL 53.35
Aymeé Martínez CUB 53.67
Ambwene Simukonda MAW 54.81 (NR)
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Sunday, August 28, 2011
World's Top 3 Hurdlers Will Finally Have a Showdown
DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA — They are the three fastest 110-meter hurdlers in history, and for a change, Dayron Robles, Liu Xiang and David Oliver (Howard University) are all in the same place.
“It’s probably the best field ever assembled,” said Vin Lananna, head coach of the U.S. men’s team at the world track and field championships. “I think it’s going to be a dogfight.”
With all three men advancing comfortably Sunday in their heats, the final on Monday still has a fine chance to be the race of these championships. Though Robles’s world record of 12.87 seconds remains unlikely to fall, it is hardly unthinkable with this much talent sharing space and the same objective on the new blue track in Daegu Stadium.
“One mistake and you are dead,” Robles said.
110m Hurdles Men Heat 3 WC Athletics Daegu 2011
David Oliver USA 13.27 Q
Fan Jiang CHN 13.47 Q (PB)
Andrew Riley JAM 13.47 Q
Dimitri Bascou FRA 13.51
William Sharman GBR 13.52
Héctor Cotto PUR 13.60 Lehann Fourie RSA 13.86
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“It’s probably the best field ever assembled,” said Vin Lananna, head coach of the U.S. men’s team at the world track and field championships. “I think it’s going to be a dogfight.”
With all three men advancing comfortably Sunday in their heats, the final on Monday still has a fine chance to be the race of these championships. Though Robles’s world record of 12.87 seconds remains unlikely to fall, it is hardly unthinkable with this much talent sharing space and the same objective on the new blue track in Daegu Stadium.
“One mistake and you are dead,” Robles said.
110m Hurdles Men Heat 3 WC Athletics Daegu 2011
David Oliver USA 13.27 Q
Fan Jiang CHN 13.47 Q (PB)
Andrew Riley JAM 13.47 Q
Dimitri Bascou FRA 13.51
William Sharman GBR 13.52
Héctor Cotto PUR 13.60 Lehann Fourie RSA 13.86
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'If you build it they will come'
Washington, D.C. - This past week, we have endured an 5.8 earthquake and a category 1 hurricane, but this is nothing for the struggles and life work of many of our visionary educators and artists.
There are three outstanding articles coming from Savannah State University, North Carolina Central University and Elizabeth City State University, that you do not want to miss reading today.
The first, 'If you build it they will come' is an eye opener, especially for those who do not know the true value of our national treasure -- historically black colleges and universities.
There are three outstanding articles coming from Savannah State University, North Carolina Central University and Elizabeth City State University, that you do not want to miss reading today.
The first, 'If you build it they will come' is an eye opener, especially for those who do not know the true value of our national treasure -- historically black colleges and universities.
Read the story for yourself, but there is one very important statistic that jumps off the page -- "This semester there are 103 undergraduate students and 25 graduate students. Nineteen percent of undergraduates go on to master’s programs. Thirty percent of the master’s degree graduates enter doctoral programs. Thirty-three percent of all the master’s degrees in __________ earned by African-Americans in the U.S. between 2004 and 2007 came from SSU."
The "blank" is insert here purposely, so that we don't spoil the story for the readers.
Poor Texas College Steers got pounded again-- this time 3-47 by Belhaven University Blazers (Jackson, Mississippi). The Steers were held to a total of 69 yards of total offense. For the love of building character... go Steers!
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The second article, "The Middle Passage", is about a current exhibit at North Carolina Central University, created and presented by Stephen Hayes, a 2006 graduate of the university's Art Department. Mr. Hayes has earned his masters of fine arts degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, Georgia. His exhibit, "Cash Crop" has been described as simply overwhelming, and two photos are provided in the article for your viewing.
The final article, "Air traffic program at ECSU ready for takeoff" shows you how some HBCUs are on the cutting-edge of technology and are playing a major role in the nation's transportation networks. This is a tremendous program that can lead program graduates to a six figure Federal career with the Federal Aviation Administration.
The link highlights above will take you directly to each of the articles.
Lets talk sports now that the student portion of "student-athlete" has been somewhat addressed...
The final article, "Air traffic program at ECSU ready for takeoff" shows you how some HBCUs are on the cutting-edge of technology and are playing a major role in the nation's transportation networks. This is a tremendous program that can lead program graduates to a six figure Federal career with the Federal Aviation Administration.
The link highlights above will take you directly to each of the articles.
Lets talk sports now that the student portion of "student-athlete" has been somewhat addressed...
Yes, its football season but we do not want to forget about NAIA and NCAA women's volleyball, SWAC women's soccer, Fall golf in the SWAC and preparations for the upcoming basketball season. We will continue to post timely links and a segue to as many HBCU sports articles as possible -- when we are not on road trips to specific games.
We think the hot topic this season will be the surprise competitiveness of MEAC football, with the new coaches--Henry Frazier III (North Carolina Central), Rod Broadway (North Carolina A&T), Kermit Blount (Delaware State), Gary Harrell (Howard) and Steve Davenport (Savannah State). This is a four horse race with South Carolina State (Oliver "Buddy" Pough) in the driver's seat, with Bethune-Cookman (Brian Jenkins), Florida A&M (Joe Taylor), and Norfolk State (Pete Adrian) able to control their own destiny for the MEAC Championship.
We think the hot topic this season will be the surprise competitiveness of MEAC football, with the new coaches--Henry Frazier III (North Carolina Central), Rod Broadway (North Carolina A&T), Kermit Blount (Delaware State), Gary Harrell (Howard) and Steve Davenport (Savannah State). This is a four horse race with South Carolina State (Oliver "Buddy" Pough) in the driver's seat, with Bethune-Cookman (Brian Jenkins), Florida A&M (Joe Taylor), and Norfolk State (Pete Adrian) able to control their own destiny for the MEAC Championship.
It's too early to guess how this is going to play out for this season.
Give credit to Elizabeth City State University for taking Delta State (ranked second in Division II) to overtime, before falling 21-28 (O.T.) on the road.
In other CIAA football action, Virginia Union University Panthers outlasted both Hurricane Irene and Saint Augustine's College Falcon's 12-0 to kick-off the 2011 season. With heavy rain and wind gusts up to 25-45 miles per hour at game time, only 100 fans loved football enough to sit 2.5 hours in the fury of Hurricane Irene for CIAA football.
Give credit to Elizabeth City State University for taking Delta State (ranked second in Division II) to overtime, before falling 21-28 (O.T.) on the road. In other CIAA football action, Virginia Union University Panthers outlasted both Hurricane Irene and Saint Augustine's College Falcon's 12-0 to kick-off the 2011 season. With heavy rain and wind gusts up to 25-45 miles per hour at game time, only 100 fans loved football enough to sit 2.5 hours in the fury of Hurricane Irene for CIAA football.
This is one for the record books at historic Hovey Field -- all while Norfolk and Hampton, Virginia were being clobbered with storm surge, flooding, tornadoes and 85-100 mile per hour winds. Did I mention the coast is only 94 miles away from Virginia Union campus?
Poor Texas College Steers got pounded again-- this time 3-47 by Belhaven University Blazers (Jackson, Mississippi). The Steers were held to a total of 69 yards of total offense. For the love of building character... go Steers!
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Virginia Union weathers storm, Saint Augustine's in opener
Richmond, Virginia - The wind gusted violently from north to south, shaking the bleachers and whistling across the field. The sideways rain felt like pushpins against the skin. The American flag flapped mercilessly from side to side and looked as if it would rip from its pole. And yet, a football game was played at Virginia Union.
What was billed as "The only game in town" became maybe the only game on the East Coast, which was hit Saturday by Hurricane Irene. Despite some of the worst conditions imaginable, the game went on, and Virginia Union defeated Saint Augustine's 12-0 at Hovey Field.
"We knew there'd be rain," VUU coach Michael Bailey said. "But you don't stop football for rain. You stop it for lightning and tornadoes. That wasn't in the picture, so we felt like we could get it in. This wasn't the first time we've played in rain."
Bailey, who also serves as Union's athletic director, said he made a joint decision with VUU President Claude Perkins to proceed with the game. Saint Augustine's coach Michael Costa didn't object.
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Div. II schools scoff in Irene’s general direction, open 2011 season
Richmond, VA - What, you thought a lil’ ol’ hurricane that’s already claimed the lives of at least eight people as of this posting was going to stop a pair of schools in its path from getting their season-opening football on?
Rain-soaked, wind-swept child please.
Just as the leading edge of Hurricane Irene was making its way into the state of Virginia early Saturday afternoon, Div. II schools Virginia Union and Saint Augustine’s were scheduled to kick off their 2011 season. And, of course, they decided to go ahead and play the opener as scheduled.
And, of course, the game was slightly affected by the weather conditions.
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What was billed as "The only game in town" became maybe the only game on the East Coast, which was hit Saturday by Hurricane Irene. Despite some of the worst conditions imaginable, the game went on, and Virginia Union defeated Saint Augustine's 12-0 at Hovey Field.
"We knew there'd be rain," VUU coach Michael Bailey said. "But you don't stop football for rain. You stop it for lightning and tornadoes. That wasn't in the picture, so we felt like we could get it in. This wasn't the first time we've played in rain."
Bailey, who also serves as Union's athletic director, said he made a joint decision with VUU President Claude Perkins to proceed with the game. Saint Augustine's coach Michael Costa didn't object.
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Div. II schools scoff in Irene’s general direction, open 2011 season
Richmond, VA - What, you thought a lil’ ol’ hurricane that’s already claimed the lives of at least eight people as of this posting was going to stop a pair of schools in its path from getting their season-opening football on?
Rain-soaked, wind-swept child please.
Just as the leading edge of Hurricane Irene was making its way into the state of Virginia early Saturday afternoon, Div. II schools Virginia Union and Saint Augustine’s were scheduled to kick off their 2011 season. And, of course, they decided to go ahead and play the opener as scheduled.
And, of course, the game was slightly affected by the weather conditions.
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Fan Day celebrates Southern Jaguars
Baton Rouge, LA - For Lucy Minor, hearing the familiar and welcome sounds of the Southern University Marching Band’s drum line as she drove toward Mumford Stadium on Saturday meant only one thing: “It’s football season,” she said. “And we are in the football spirit.”
Minor was among the hundreds of fans who braved the heat Saturday to attend the university’s 2011 Fan Day. Fan Day is a free event aimed at getting Jaguar loyalists geared up for the approaching season with opportunities to meet the players and coaching staff, enjoy tailgating and see performances by the university’s “Human Jukebox.”
This year’s Fan Day was held in conjunction with the Jaguars’ final scrimmage, offering spectators a glimpse of what to expect from this year’s team. Christopher Jones, assistant athletics director for media relations, said the officials aligned the festivities with the scrimmage because there are so few home games this season.
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Minor was among the hundreds of fans who braved the heat Saturday to attend the university’s 2011 Fan Day. Fan Day is a free event aimed at getting Jaguar loyalists geared up for the approaching season with opportunities to meet the players and coaching staff, enjoy tailgating and see performances by the university’s “Human Jukebox.”
This year’s Fan Day was held in conjunction with the Jaguars’ final scrimmage, offering spectators a glimpse of what to expect from this year’s team. Christopher Jones, assistant athletics director for media relations, said the officials aligned the festivities with the scrimmage because there are so few home games this season.
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Big-school transfers prop up Bethune-Cookman WRs
Daytona Beach, FL - Like most coaches, Bethune-Cookman's Brian Jenkins is well aware of the pattern. You start creating depth at a position and recruits begin to look elsewhere. All football players want to get on the field right away and few want to share playing time.
That's why wide receiver has become sort of an enigma at B-CU. The position seems to be a magnet for Football Bowl Subdivision transfers. For the second year in a row, the Wildcats will have four former major-college players sharing the receiver spots with B-CU veterans and freshmen
There is so much receiver talent on the team, you'd think there wouldn't be enough footballs to keep everyone happy. But these players welcome the influx of talent. The more the merrier.
And they may even have a major-college transfer throwing them the ball in former Maryland quarterback Jamarr Robinson, who is battling Jackie Wilson, David Blackwell and freshman Quentin Williams to be the starting signal caller in the Wildcats' no-huddle, spread offense.
The Wildcats will play their first game next Sunday against Prairie View A&M in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando.
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That's why wide receiver has become sort of an enigma at B-CU. The position seems to be a magnet for Football Bowl Subdivision transfers. For the second year in a row, the Wildcats will have four former major-college players sharing the receiver spots with B-CU veterans and freshmen
There is so much receiver talent on the team, you'd think there wouldn't be enough footballs to keep everyone happy. But these players welcome the influx of talent. The more the merrier.
And they may even have a major-college transfer throwing them the ball in former Maryland quarterback Jamarr Robinson, who is battling Jackie Wilson, David Blackwell and freshman Quentin Williams to be the starting signal caller in the Wildcats' no-huddle, spread offense.
The Wildcats will play their first game next Sunday against Prairie View A&M in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando.
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Fort Valley State Wildcats like what they have on offensive line
Fort Valley, GA - Only two starters are back on Fort Valley State’s offensive line. Antonio Wright moved to fullback, and Jared Nelson isn’t on the team. Willie Brezial transferred and Sam Chester has some academics to work on. But Keith DeGrate, who coaches that unit, is a man of calm and confidence.
“We’re going to be a little bit better than last year,” he said. “We didn’t have guys consistently playing at one spot. We were hit and miss a lot last year.”
DeGrate had about a six-man rotation up front last season and figured to have experience and depth this season. Nevertheless, he already sees a unit that has passed last year’s.
Bobby Young and Trevor Shaw are the returning starters, and Christopher Brooks and Quavious Wright have some experience. David Garbo, Rashad Avery, Ryan Riggins and Jonathan Martin are working out at tackle, and Shaw is joined by Brooks and freshman Chartavious Danzy of Washington County at guard. Richard Williams, a Houston County product, returns at tight end after a year away.
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“We’re going to be a little bit better than last year,” he said. “We didn’t have guys consistently playing at one spot. We were hit and miss a lot last year.”
DeGrate had about a six-man rotation up front last season and figured to have experience and depth this season. Nevertheless, he already sees a unit that has passed last year’s.
Bobby Young and Trevor Shaw are the returning starters, and Christopher Brooks and Quavious Wright have some experience. David Garbo, Rashad Avery, Ryan Riggins and Jonathan Martin are working out at tackle, and Shaw is joined by Brooks and freshman Chartavious Danzy of Washington County at guard. Richard Williams, a Houston County product, returns at tight end after a year away.
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