The Mighty Golden Rams of Albany State face off against The Wildcats of Fort Valley State in the Fountain City Classic.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Albany State Headed to SIAC Title Game
COLUMBUS, Georgia -- One more win and the Albany State Golden Rams were in next week's SIAC title game. All the Rams had to do was beat their pesky rival Fort Valley State in the 22nd Annual Fountain City Classic. Pesky is an apt word for the Wildcats on Saturday at Columbus’ McClung Memorial Stadium.
Fort Valley State (2-5, 2-8) had nothing to lose in trying to ruin Albany State's season. The Wildcats played up to the part in the first half by taking a 14-10 lead at the break. However, Albany State returned to field in the second half calm and collected. The ASU offense came alive in the second half for a 38-29 win over Fort Valley State.
Freshman running back Adrian Alexander started the second half scoring onslaught with a 69 yard touchdown run in the first five minutes of the third quarter. Alexander led the Rams rushing attack with 110 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. Wide receiver Darius Nelson moved the ASU lead to 23-14 with a short touchdown reception two minutes later in the quarter.
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Albany State pulls away from Fort Valley State
COLUMBUS, GA -- It took a while for No. 21 Albany State to get going in Saturday’s 22nd annual Fountain City Classic at A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium, but for the Golden Rams, it was case of better late than never.
Overcoming an early 14-point deficit, Albany State scored 28 second-half points to take control and earn a 38-29 win over Fort Valley State that punched the Rams’ ticket to this week’s inaugural SIAC championship game in Atlanta.
“(Making it to the championship game) means a lot to me,” said Albany State senior quarterback Stanley Jennings, who was 12-for-25 for 286 yards and two touchdowns in the win. “We knew coming in (Fort Valley State) was going to give us a run for our money, and they did. But it was important for us to get to the championship game. Now we just have to have another good week of practice and go get it.”
Albany State -- which won the Eastern Division of the SIAC -- will take on Western Division champion Miles (6-4) for the SIAC title at Panther Stadium on the campus of Clark Atlanta. Kickoff for that game is set for 1 p.m.
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Fort Valley State (2-5, 2-8) had nothing to lose in trying to ruin Albany State's season. The Wildcats played up to the part in the first half by taking a 14-10 lead at the break. However, Albany State returned to field in the second half calm and collected. The ASU offense came alive in the second half for a 38-29 win over Fort Valley State.
Freshman running back Adrian Alexander started the second half scoring onslaught with a 69 yard touchdown run in the first five minutes of the third quarter. Alexander led the Rams rushing attack with 110 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. Wide receiver Darius Nelson moved the ASU lead to 23-14 with a short touchdown reception two minutes later in the quarter.
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Albany State pulls away from Fort Valley State
COLUMBUS, GA -- It took a while for No. 21 Albany State to get going in Saturday’s 22nd annual Fountain City Classic at A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium, but for the Golden Rams, it was case of better late than never.
Overcoming an early 14-point deficit, Albany State scored 28 second-half points to take control and earn a 38-29 win over Fort Valley State that punched the Rams’ ticket to this week’s inaugural SIAC championship game in Atlanta.
“(Making it to the championship game) means a lot to me,” said Albany State senior quarterback Stanley Jennings, who was 12-for-25 for 286 yards and two touchdowns in the win. “We knew coming in (Fort Valley State) was going to give us a run for our money, and they did. But it was important for us to get to the championship game. Now we just have to have another good week of practice and go get it.”
Albany State -- which won the Eastern Division of the SIAC -- will take on Western Division champion Miles (6-4) for the SIAC title at Panther Stadium on the campus of Clark Atlanta. Kickoff for that game is set for 1 p.m.
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Saturday, November 5, 2011
FVSU set for rivalry showdown
Columbus, Georgia -- The senior season of Bernard Goodrum has been more forgettable than not. Beating Stillman by 49 points wasn’t expected to be the highlight for a team expected to contend for the SIAC East Division title.
And that was all but erased by a 49-12 loss a week later to Morehouse during which running back David Carter rolled the Wildcats for 351 yards. So here Fort Valley State sits, however, at 2-7, guaranteed to finish with its worst season in years. But the possibility of a measure of salvation awaits -- Albany State and the Fountain City Classic.
“We’ve got to win the Classic,” said Goodrum, a senior from Spalding. “The Classic is our championship game.”
FVSU and Albany State meet in the 22nd Fountain City Classic at McClung Stadium in Columbus. Head coach Donald Pittman said that the Wildcats have rebounded from their Morehouse loss to focus on their rival.
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Fountain City Classic: Fort Valley State seeks upset of Albany State
At first glance, it appears Albany State’s football team with a 7-2 record shouldn’t have much trouble against Fort Valley State, 2-7, in today’s 22nd annual Fountain City Classic. Ask folks at Stillman College about that.
On Oct. 22, Fort Valley State was 1-6 and played host to Stillman College, then 6-1. At the finish, Fort Valley State had a homecoming victory by an astonishing 52-3 score. “Everything clicked for us that day,” coach Donald Pittman said. He hopes it does again at 2 p.m., when his Wildcats clash with the Golden Rams at A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium.
A sellout crowd of 15,000 is expected. Pittman’s team has no chance at playoff action so, he said, “We’ve got one last time to get it right.”
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And that was all but erased by a 49-12 loss a week later to Morehouse during which running back David Carter rolled the Wildcats for 351 yards. So here Fort Valley State sits, however, at 2-7, guaranteed to finish with its worst season in years. But the possibility of a measure of salvation awaits -- Albany State and the Fountain City Classic.
“We’ve got to win the Classic,” said Goodrum, a senior from Spalding. “The Classic is our championship game.”
FVSU and Albany State meet in the 22nd Fountain City Classic at McClung Stadium in Columbus. Head coach Donald Pittman said that the Wildcats have rebounded from their Morehouse loss to focus on their rival.
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Fountain City Classic: Fort Valley State seeks upset of Albany State
At first glance, it appears Albany State’s football team with a 7-2 record shouldn’t have much trouble against Fort Valley State, 2-7, in today’s 22nd annual Fountain City Classic. Ask folks at Stillman College about that.
On Oct. 22, Fort Valley State was 1-6 and played host to Stillman College, then 6-1. At the finish, Fort Valley State had a homecoming victory by an astonishing 52-3 score. “Everything clicked for us that day,” coach Donald Pittman said. He hopes it does again at 2 p.m., when his Wildcats clash with the Golden Rams at A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium.
A sellout crowd of 15,000 is expected. Pittman’s team has no chance at playoff action so, he said, “We’ve got one last time to get it right.”
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Fountain City Classic 'is very big for Columbus'
Columbus, Georgia - Jean Lynn knows some local people think of the Fountain City Classic pitting Albany State University against Fort Valley State University as the “other football game,” one not as important to Columbus as the Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic. She says nothing is further from the truth.
“We left Tuskegee and Morehouse behind six years ago,” said Lynn, a retired teacher here who now recruits for her alma mater Albany State. “What goes on here this week for this game is very big for Columbus.”
The 22nd annual playing of the classic will be 2 p.m. Saturday at A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium. The Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic, which was played Oct. 8, has been here for 76 years.
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“We left Tuskegee and Morehouse behind six years ago,” said Lynn, a retired teacher here who now recruits for her alma mater Albany State. “What goes on here this week for this game is very big for Columbus.”
The 22nd annual playing of the classic will be 2 p.m. Saturday at A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium. The Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic, which was played Oct. 8, has been here for 76 years.
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Sunday, October 30, 2011
Home sweet home: Albany State Rams trample Tigers in rout
Albany, Georgia -- One win away. Albany State's 37-13 Homecoming victory against Benedict on Saturday has the Rams one win away from an SIAC East Division Championship. One win away from extending their season. One win away from Rams coach Mike White getting a Gatorade bath. On Saturday, ASU defensive leader Justin Blash almost jumped the gun on that Gatorade bath.
"I was standing beside (White at the end of the game), and I was acting like somebody was getting ready to hit coach White with the Gatorade," said Blash, a 320-pound defensive tackle. "I said, 'Watch out, they have the Gatorade!' He tensed up for it. But I was just playing."
Blash may have been joking at the end of the game, but the No. 22 nationally ranked Rams were all business early in the game Saturday. They held Benedict to zero offensive yards in the first half and scored about every way possible to take an insurmountable 31-0 lead into intermission.
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"I was standing beside (White at the end of the game), and I was acting like somebody was getting ready to hit coach White with the Gatorade," said Blash, a 320-pound defensive tackle. "I said, 'Watch out, they have the Gatorade!' He tensed up for it. But I was just playing."
Blash may have been joking at the end of the game, but the No. 22 nationally ranked Rams were all business early in the game Saturday. They held Benedict to zero offensive yards in the first half and scored about every way possible to take an insurmountable 31-0 lead into intermission.
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Albany State 19, Clark Atlanta 13
WAYCROSS, Georgia -- When Brandon Hamilton stepped off the Albany State bus in Waycross on Saturday, everything was telling him it wasn't going to be his day. He was worn out. His legs felt tight. He was simply unsure of himself. "I thought I was going to struggle," Hamilton said after the SIAC East Division showdown with Clark Atlanta.But then kick by perfect kick, the sophomore from Atlanta gained confidence, putting the Rams and their struggling offense on his back and leading them to a 19-13 victory by hitting all four of his field goal attempts.
That's right -- it was ASU's kicking game and a strong defensive performance that kept the Rams (6-2, 4-1) undefeated in the division and in the driver's seat for a trip to next month's inaugural SIAC Championship game.
"What a good day for our kickers," ASU coach Mike White said about Hamilton, punter Luke Jones and PAT specialist Tory Torstenson.
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
Albany State: Beast of the east -- the Dirty Blue is back
Albany, Georgia -- Octavious Staton was open -- wide open -- and he made the catch, turned and waltzed into the right corner of the end zone all alone. He was in! Absolutely in! And so is Albany State.Well, maybe not absolutely, but the Rams stood up Saturday night, lifted their season above their shoulders and tossed it right back on the tracks: Here comes the Golden Ram Express.
That's what Saturday's 25-15 victory against Morehouse means. It means the Rams can win the SIAC East if they win their last three games. It means the door is now open to the postseason.
It means the Rams control their destiny, just like they controlled Morehouse for most of the night. They had control of nothing until they won Saturday.
"There just was no tomorrow,'' ASU coach Mike White said. "It would have killed our season.''
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Saturday, October 15, 2011
Morehouse heads to Albany State with title in sights
Albany, Georgia -- The victory against Tuskegee last weekend didn’t secure a championship or set any kind of milestone for Morehouse. Instead, the traditional water-cooler dousing that Morehouse players gave coach Rich Freeman after their 17-14 victory symbolized washing away what Freeman had called the “curse” of Tuskegee.
The Maroon Tigers ended a seven-game losing streak to Tuskegee. Now Morehouse can stay on track for its second SIAC title since 1923 with a victory at Albany State on Saturday.
The Golden Rams won the 2010 SIAC championship after a come-from-behind victory over Morehouse. Albany State or Tuskegee has won every SIAC title since 2000, but Morehouse has a chance to break through.
The Maroon Tigers (5-1, 3-0) are assured of a spot in the SIAC championship game at Lakewood Stadium if they beat East division-rival Albany State (4-2, 2-1) and then win their final three games.
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The Maroon Tigers ended a seven-game losing streak to Tuskegee. Now Morehouse can stay on track for its second SIAC title since 1923 with a victory at Albany State on Saturday.
The Golden Rams won the 2010 SIAC championship after a come-from-behind victory over Morehouse. Albany State or Tuskegee has won every SIAC title since 2000, but Morehouse has a chance to break through.
The Maroon Tigers (5-1, 3-0) are assured of a spot in the SIAC championship game at Lakewood Stadium if they beat East division-rival Albany State (4-2, 2-1) and then win their final three games.
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Monday, October 10, 2011
Albany State Stunned By Lane
Jackson, Tennessee -- The Albany State Golden Rams appear to have been caught in the trap game. Saturday’s game at Lane College (3-3) was supposed to be a reprieve for ASU before their SIAC Eastern Division slate starts next week.Twelfth-ranked ASU scored three points in the second half losing to the Lane Dragons 26-24.
The Golden Rams led 21-20 at the half, but a third quarter touchdown by Lane College running back McKinsley Marbury sealed the game for the Dragons. ASU kicker Brandon Hamilton hit a 40-yard field goal in the fourth, but the Rams were unable to put any more points on the board.
Marbury was the star on Saturday at Lane Field. The running back had 29 carries for 143 yards and three touchdowns. While, ASU’s all-conference quarterback Stanley Jennings was not able to pull off another come-from-behind win. Jennings was 8-20 for 160 yards and a touchdown.
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Monday, October 3, 2011
Albany State Finding New Ways to Win
ALBANY, GA -- The 11 hour bus rides from Albany to Indianapolis and back to the “Good Life City” may have taken some shine off of Albany State's trip to the Circle City Classic (the Rams returned to Albany at 7 am on Sunday).
But make no doubt about it- ASU was still gleaming from Saturday’s 57-31 win over Kentucky State at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Golden Rams sealed Saturday’s game against the KSU Thorobreds in strange fashion for 2011 standards- by scoring on defense and special teams.
In a sequence to start the fourth quarter, ASU picked off a pass for a score and Orion Ponder returned a kick-off 89 yards for another touchdown in a span of 34 seconds (KSU returned a kick-off of their own in between). However, after all the dust settled- Albany State led 43-19, and didn’t look back.
“We needed it then. Right then in the third quarter, I thought our offense kind of sputtered...we got the big interception. They came back with their return and boy, what a lift for us to come back and Ponder got his return,” ASU head football coach Mike White said.
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But make no doubt about it- ASU was still gleaming from Saturday’s 57-31 win over Kentucky State at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Golden Rams sealed Saturday’s game against the KSU Thorobreds in strange fashion for 2011 standards- by scoring on defense and special teams.
In a sequence to start the fourth quarter, ASU picked off a pass for a score and Orion Ponder returned a kick-off 89 yards for another touchdown in a span of 34 seconds (KSU returned a kick-off of their own in between). However, after all the dust settled- Albany State led 43-19, and didn’t look back.
“We needed it then. Right then in the third quarter, I thought our offense kind of sputtered...we got the big interception. They came back with their return and boy, what a lift for us to come back and Ponder got his return,” ASU head football coach Mike White said.
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Sunday, October 2, 2011
Albany State Runs Circles Around Kentucky State
INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- Five weeks in to the 2011 Albany State football year and the Golden Rams have their first complete victory of the season.
ASU clicked in all facets of the game defeating Kentucky State 57-31 in the 28th Annual Circle City Classic from Indianapolis. The Golden Rams led at the half 29-13, and blew it open in the fourth quarter with two touchdowns from unexpected outlets.
Rams cornerback Brandon Brown returned an interception 34 yards for a touchdown in the first minute of the fourth quarter. The Rams immediately gave up a 91 yard kick-off return for a touchdown before Orion Ponder responded with an 89 yard touchdown return.
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Defense sets tone for Albany State in Circle City Classic
The defense set the tone early and the offense took over late for Albany State University in its first Circle City Classic appearance Saturday afternoon. The Golden Rams forced three first-quarter turnovers in a 57-31 victory over Kentucky State at Lucas Oil Stadium.
"It was a great atmosphere and I think the guys rose to the occasion," Golden Rams coach Mike White said.
The win is the Georgia school's eighth straight over the Thorobreds. The Golden Rams came within two points of matching the Classic record for points. Florida A&M scored 59 points against Hampton in 1996.
"We've got the receivers, we've got the running backs, we're just a good offensive team," Golden Rams receiver Orion Ponder said.
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Circle City Classic notebook: Thorobreds, Golden Rams enjoy their first appearance
Kentucky State football coach Wayne Dickens wasn't pleased with his team's performance Saturday, but he was happy about the opportunity to play in the Circle City Classic for the first time.
Albany State beat the Thorobreds 57-31 in front of an announced crowd of 36,831 at Lucas Oil Stadium. "This is a great stadium and you can't ask for a better atmosphere," said Dickens, whose previous trip to Lucas Oil Stadium was to watch the NFL Scouting Combine.
Albany State was also making its first appearance in the Classic. Golden Rams coach Mike White said the chance to play on the same field as the Indianapolis Colts was well worth the 12-hour bus ride his team made from its campus in Georgia.
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ASU clicked in all facets of the game defeating Kentucky State 57-31 in the 28th Annual Circle City Classic from Indianapolis. The Golden Rams led at the half 29-13, and blew it open in the fourth quarter with two touchdowns from unexpected outlets.
Rams cornerback Brandon Brown returned an interception 34 yards for a touchdown in the first minute of the fourth quarter. The Rams immediately gave up a 91 yard kick-off return for a touchdown before Orion Ponder responded with an 89 yard touchdown return.
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Defense sets tone for Albany State in Circle City Classic
The defense set the tone early and the offense took over late for Albany State University in its first Circle City Classic appearance Saturday afternoon. The Golden Rams forced three first-quarter turnovers in a 57-31 victory over Kentucky State at Lucas Oil Stadium.
"It was a great atmosphere and I think the guys rose to the occasion," Golden Rams coach Mike White said.
The win is the Georgia school's eighth straight over the Thorobreds. The Golden Rams came within two points of matching the Classic record for points. Florida A&M scored 59 points against Hampton in 1996.
"We've got the receivers, we've got the running backs, we're just a good offensive team," Golden Rams receiver Orion Ponder said.
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Circle City Classic notebook: Thorobreds, Golden Rams enjoy their first appearance
Kentucky State football coach Wayne Dickens wasn't pleased with his team's performance Saturday, but he was happy about the opportunity to play in the Circle City Classic for the first time.
Albany State beat the Thorobreds 57-31 in front of an announced crowd of 36,831 at Lucas Oil Stadium. "This is a great stadium and you can't ask for a better atmosphere," said Dickens, whose previous trip to Lucas Oil Stadium was to watch the NFL Scouting Combine.
Albany State was also making its first appearance in the Classic. Golden Rams coach Mike White said the chance to play on the same field as the Indianapolis Colts was well worth the 12-hour bus ride his team made from its campus in Georgia.
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Saturday, October 1, 2011
1st-timers to meet in this year's Circle City Classic: Division II schools Albany (Ga.) State, Kentucky State bring different fan bases
Indianapolis, Indiana - The names had become routine around Indianapolis during the first weekend of October: Florida A&M. Grambling. Alabama A&M. . . . This year's Circle City Classic at Lucas Oil Stadium will be different.Today's game features two teams -- Kentucky State (3-1, 0-1) and Albany State (3-1, 1-0) -- that have never participated in the game. That hasn't occurred in nearly three decades.
"It's a great opportunity for our players and us coaches," Albany State coach Mike White said. "We're all excited about having the chance to play in the Classic for the first time. We've heard so much about it over the years. I think of it as a big-time game with a lot of hype leading up to it."
Kentucky State and Albany State are NCAA Division II schools that play in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Kickoff has been moved up to 2:30 p.m. There will be the customary battle of the bands at halftime.
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Friday, September 30, 2011
ASU VS. KSU EARNS HSRN "GAME OF THE WEEK" HONORS
Albany, Georgia - Because Saturday's game between Albany State and Kentucky State is the HSRN Game of the Week, it can be heard live on the internet and satellite radio.
"We encourage our fans who want to hear the action of the Golden Rams game against the KSU Thorobreds to listen to the game on HSRN. The broadcasters will provide live action, play-by-play of the game," said Richard H. Williams, ASU's interim athletics director.
Fans can listen to the live broadcast on Sirius XM Satellite Radio Network, Channel 137, and XM Radio. Fans may also visit www.hsrn.com and click the "Listen Live" link on the HSRN home page.
Other internet resources for the HSRN broadcast are www.HBCUConnect.com, www.HBCUDigest.com, www.TuneIn.com, www.Blacksportsonline.com, www.BSTM.com and www.Urbaiamag.com.
Other radio network coverage includes WOKS 1340 AM out of Columbus, WAGF 1320 AM out of Dothan, Ala., and WEUP 1700 AM out of Huntsville, Ala. Coverage for the game kicks off at 1:30 p.m. with the pre-game show.
Color analyst Mike Walker will join play-by-play announcer Lamont Germany in the booth, with LeCounte Conaway providing sideline coverage. The game will kick off at 2:30 p.m.
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Sunday, September 25, 2011
ASU barely wins SIAC opener at Miles
FAIRFIELD, Ala. -- Just when it looked as if Albany State had lost its identity Saturday night against Miles, the Rams dug deep into the artificial turf at Albert J. Sloan-Alumni Stadium and found it.
It came in the form of a Justin Blash fumble recovery in the third quarter. It arose again when the Rams forced the Miles offense into three-and-outs on two of its final three possessions. And it re-appeared for a final time when Rashad McRae picked off a David Thomas pass in the Golden Bears' end zone with 1:30 left in the game.
The defense showed up -- finally. It was that defense -- that ability to land a series of knockout punches when the Rams were against the ropes -- that gave Albany State (3-1, 1-0) a 34-27 victory in the SIAC opener for both teams. And it was McRae's interception that iced the game and ended a potential game-tying drive.
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It came in the form of a Justin Blash fumble recovery in the third quarter. It arose again when the Rams forced the Miles offense into three-and-outs on two of its final three possessions. And it re-appeared for a final time when Rashad McRae picked off a David Thomas pass in the Golden Bears' end zone with 1:30 left in the game.
The defense showed up -- finally. It was that defense -- that ability to land a series of knockout punches when the Rams were against the ropes -- that gave Albany State (3-1, 1-0) a 34-27 victory in the SIAC opener for both teams. And it was McRae's interception that iced the game and ended a potential game-tying drive.
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Sunday, September 18, 2011
Late interception carries VSU Blazers past Albany State, 30-27
ALBANY, GA — ALBANY — The Valdosta State Blazers defeated sixth-ranked Albany State 30-27 on Saturday night to stay undefeated on the season. Just like the first two games, the Blazers (3-0) won the game inside the minute, as senior safety Harrison Dreiling intercepted a Stan Jennings pass to give VSU the win over the Golden Rams.
“Beating anyone in your state that you have an opportunity to play is going to be huge,” Valdosta State head coach David Dean said.
With the score tied 27-27 late in the fourth quarter, VSU kicker Daniel Andersen drilled a 43-yard field goal, giving VSU a slim three-point lead. Following Andersen’s field goal, VSU was forced to make back-to-back defensive stands, including the final drive, which ended with Dreiling’s interception.
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“Beating anyone in your state that you have an opportunity to play is going to be huge,” Valdosta State head coach David Dean said.
With the score tied 27-27 late in the fourth quarter, VSU kicker Daniel Andersen drilled a 43-yard field goal, giving VSU a slim three-point lead. Following Andersen’s field goal, VSU was forced to make back-to-back defensive stands, including the final drive, which ended with Dreiling’s interception.
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Sunday, September 11, 2011
Bring On Valdosta State: ASU Rams bounce Wingate
ALBANY, GA -- Wingate quarterback Cody Haffly walked into the Albany State University Coliseum on Saturday evening as one of the best quarterbacks in Division II. He walked off the field in the shadow of Albany State's Stanley Jennings.
Jennings threw for four touchdowns and 307 yards as the seventh-ranked Rams won their home opener against No. 23 Wingate, 49-28.
"Quarterback Stanley Jennings is the best in the nation to me," said ASU receiver Ronnie Tubbs, who had three touchdowns and 136 yards receiving in the win. "We made a huge statement (Saturday night), and from here on out we have to."
ASU's statement win, which improved the Rams to 2-0 and dropped the Bulldogs to 0-2, comes against a Wingate team that nearly knocked off No. 14 Valdosta State last week. Valdosta State -- ASU's opponent next Saturday -- defeated Wingate in double overtime and then stayed unbeaten Saturday with a 24-17 win against Newberry.
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Jennings threw for four touchdowns and 307 yards as the seventh-ranked Rams won their home opener against No. 23 Wingate, 49-28.
"Quarterback Stanley Jennings is the best in the nation to me," said ASU receiver Ronnie Tubbs, who had three touchdowns and 136 yards receiving in the win. "We made a huge statement (Saturday night), and from here on out we have to."
ASU's statement win, which improved the Rams to 2-0 and dropped the Bulldogs to 0-2, comes against a Wingate team that nearly knocked off No. 14 Valdosta State last week. Valdosta State -- ASU's opponent next Saturday -- defeated Wingate in double overtime and then stayed unbeaten Saturday with a 24-17 win against Newberry.
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Sunday, September 4, 2011
Albany State wins a thriller over Savannah State
Macon, GA - The Music City Classic lived up to its billing Saturday. It was indeed a classic. Albany State quarterback Stanley Jennings scored on a quarterback draw with 19 seconds left in the game to give the Golden Rams a 37-34 win over Savannah State, which had recovered from an early 19-0 deficit.
“I knew we had enough time to come back,” said Jennings, a rugged 235-pound quarterback. “It was the kind of game that whoever had the ball last was going to have a chance to win, and that’s pretty much what happened. This is the kind of win that shows us two things. The first one is that we have a long way to go if we want to be a good football team. The second one is that we played well when our backs were to the wall. It was a great win against a team that got after us a little bit.”
Albany State quarterback Stanley Jennings scored on a quarterback draw with 19 seconds left in the game to give the Golden Rams a 37-34 win over Savannah State, which had recovered from an early 19-0 deficit.
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“I knew we had enough time to come back,” said Jennings, a rugged 235-pound quarterback. “It was the kind of game that whoever had the ball last was going to have a chance to win, and that’s pretty much what happened. This is the kind of win that shows us two things. The first one is that we have a long way to go if we want to be a good football team. The second one is that we played well when our backs were to the wall. It was a great win against a team that got after us a little bit.”
Albany State quarterback Stanley Jennings scored on a quarterback draw with 19 seconds left in the game to give the Golden Rams a 37-34 win over Savannah State, which had recovered from an early 19-0 deficit.
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Saturday, September 3, 2011
SSU opens with Division II Albany State
Macon, GA - First-year coach Steve Davenport wants his Savannah State Tigers to look ahead. They certainly don’t want to stare in the rear-view mirror against today’s 5 p.m. season-opening opponent Albany State in the Music City Classic at Henderson Stadium in Macon.
Davenport, an assistant running back coach at Alabama-Birmingham last season, inherits a 1-10 squad playing in its inaugural season in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Eight of the losses a year ago were by 31 or more points. But he says that’s a past that doesn’t need to be revisited.
“We feel good about what we have going on,” said Davenport during a teleconference call with the media. “We have 19 seniors, the most they’ve had here in a while, and they’ve shown tremendous leadership. Obviously, it’s been rough and tough around here, but the day I met those kids, I told them we weren’t going to worry about the past. We’re focused on the present and future.”
Quarterback A.J. DeFilippis, defensive back Darren Hunter and running back Justin Babb have been providing the senior leadership. DeFilippis, a Benedictine graduate, will ...
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Davenport, an assistant running back coach at Alabama-Birmingham last season, inherits a 1-10 squad playing in its inaugural season in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Eight of the losses a year ago were by 31 or more points. But he says that’s a past that doesn’t need to be revisited.
Savannah State (0-0) vs. Albany State (0-0)
When: today, 5 p.m.
Where: Henderson Stadium, Macon
TV/radio: No TV/WHCJ 90.3 FM
“We feel good about what we have going on,” said Davenport during a teleconference call with the media. “We have 19 seniors, the most they’ve had here in a while, and they’ve shown tremendous leadership. Obviously, it’s been rough and tough around here, but the day I met those kids, I told them we weren’t going to worry about the past. We’re focused on the present and future.”
Quarterback A.J. DeFilippis, defensive back Darren Hunter and running back Justin Babb have been providing the senior leadership. DeFilippis, a Benedictine graduate, will ...
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