He replaced a legend in former coach Dave Robbins who won multiple CIAA titles and NCAA championships on his way to becoming one of college hoops’ all-time winningest coaches on any level. Today, it is Willard Coker who will be replaced. Coker toook over the Panthers helm in 2008 after serving as an assistant to […]
The Pirates of Hampton University defeated Morgan State 60-55 in overtime to win the MEAC Championship and secure a berth in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. This is Hampton’s first trip to the “Big Dance” in 5 years. The Pirates are now 24-8 and will await their NCAA assignment on Sunday night. Hampton’s Darrion Pellum scored […]
While the VCU Rams sit patiently on the bubble awaiting Sunday’s NCAA selection show, the Richmond Spiders still have a chance to take matters into their own hands. UR will open play in the Atlantic 10 tournament tonight in Atlantic City vs. Rhode Island. The Monarchs of ODU are already in by virtue of their […]
In Holiday Hoops, the VCU Rams, now 10-3 and winners of seven straight after a 76-75 OT victory Thursday at Akron, are done for 2011. VCU returns to action Tuesday in New York at Hofstra. The Spiders of UR moved to 9-6 with their 78-58 blowout of UNC-Greensboro Friday night at the Robins Center. UVA is now 12-1 coming off Friday’s 57-50 […]
When the 2011 College Football season started, the Hokies of Virginia Tech were highly ranked and expected to participate in a major bowl game. Meanwhile, Virginia finished the regular season with some huge wins en route to an 8-4 record and were rewarded with an appearance in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl. Surely a great experience […]
While most football observers see this year’s Heisman Trophy already sitting in the living room of Cam Newton’s home, there are those who hold votes who still have not cleared the smoke from the Reggie Bush scandal at USC, and may decide to hold Newton accountable for it. The problem is, Newton isn’t guilty […]
The Hokies of Virginia Tech started the season with a loss to national power Boise State, then a traumatic defeat at the hands of in-state FCS rival James Madison. At that point, no one would have believed the Hokies would go on to run off 11 straight victories and win the ACC Championship, as […]
The Hokies of Virginia Tech, who got off to a suprising 0-2 start, which included a loss to James Madison, have turned their season completely around with eight consecutive wins and they can run the ACC table with a win Saturday at home vs. UVA. Tech will play for the ACC title on December […]
After starting the season with heavy expectations, then losing their first two games, (one to JMU), the Hokies of Va. Tech appear to have found their groove again after winning their 4th straight game on Saturday vs. Central Michigan. Meanwhile, the Pirates of Hampton University visited N. C. Central for the first time in […]
In State College football action over the weekend, the Hokies of Virginia Tech appear to have their swagger back after suffering back-to-back losses to open the season. Tech went into Raliegh on Saturday and knocked-off No. 23 North Carolina State 41-30 on a strong performance from QB Tyrod Taylor. In Bowie, Maryland, the Trojans […]
Reggie Bush is giving back his Heisman Trophy. Bush, the New Orleans Saints tailback, announced Tuesday that he would forfeit the hallowed award he won at USC in 2005. Earlier this summer, the NCAA hammered the Trojans with severe sanctions due to improprieties involving their former All-American and record-shattering runner. “One of the greatest honors […]
The Virginia State University Trojans remained unbeaten at 2-0 following a 34 – 21 victory over West Virginia State on Saturday at Roger’s Stadium. Antwain Lyde rushed for 168 yards to lead the Men of Troy, who visit arch rival Norfolk State next weekend in Tidewater. VSU QB also Jarred Battle passed for 3 […]
