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Fayetteville State Beats Down Saint Paul |
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Fayetteville State coach Kenny Phillips never wavered on Bryan Hardy as his starting quarterback, and the play caller rewarded his faith. Hardy shook off the rust of three games on the sidelines with a groin injury late in the first quarter against Saint Paul’s. Once he found his rhythm, the senior quarterback threw for all four touchdowns in a 28-0 victory Saturday night at Nick Jeralds Stadium. If there was any lingering pressure from backup Ben Williams leading FSU to the best offense in the CIAA after three games, Hardy didn’t acknowledge it. The starter since preseason camp, he gave way to Williams after only 12 pass attempts in the opener because of a groin injury suffered during practice. Hardy watched his backup throw for 526 yards in three games — two against Division I-FCS opponents. This got him fired up to continue the success in the conference opener, and he finished 15 of 27 for 249 yards — the team’s highest passing total this season. St. Paul Beat Down Continue Reading |
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Shaw wins home opener 56-7 over Lincoln |
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In their home opener, the Shaw Bears showed no signs of fatigue from weeks of travel on the road. The Bears easily defeated Lincoln University 56-7 at Durham County Memorial Stadium before 3,000 fans.
In his first start this season, quarterback Travis Robinson wasted no time in hitting Lenell King with an 8-yard pass for the first touchdown of the game with 5:02 in the first quarter. Caleb Reid kicked the extra point and the Bears led, 7-0. Lincoln went three and out on the next play and with 3:17 left, Robinson threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Okanji. Shaw University Football Read the Full Story |
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Rod Robinson New Defensive Coordinator at JCSU |
 Johnson C. Smith University director of athletics Steve Joyner Sr. and head football coach Daryl C. McNeill Sr. announce the appointment of Rod Robinson as defensive coordinator for the Golden Bull football program. Robinson replaces Eric Puryear Sr., who spent the last two years running the defense. Robinson began his new duties on June 2, 2008. Robinson is no stranger to the Golden Bull football program. This is his 10th season (third stint) as an assistant coach. He was a student assistant in 1998 and a volunteer coach working primarily with the receivers/tight ends until 2001. In 2003, he was promoted to full-time status and took over the reigns as the offensive line coach, a position which he held until 2005. Robinson had a brief stint at Cheyney State University serving as the offensive coordinator in 2006. He returned to the Golden Bulls in 2007 as a volunteer coach working with the tight ends and tackles. "Rod is a proven leader and has had great success at every position he has coached," McNeill said. "He brings a system that fits the strengths of our defensive personnel." Robinson is looking forward to the new challenge. "It is an exciting opportunity to be involved with a program that is on the rise," Robinson says. "One thing that I have learned from Coach McNeill and has stuck with me is, if you are good to the game, the game will be good to you." Robinson began his ties with JCSU in 1996 when he transferred from Arizona Western College. At AWC, he played the tight end position and was selected to the All-American Team. As a transfer to the Golden Bulls, Robinson had an enormous impact. Selected to the All-CIAA second team (1996-97), Robinson was captain of the 1996 squad which finished with a 7-3 overall record. The Atlanta, Ga. native resides in Charlotte, N.C. |
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