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NFL Draft: Alabama State FS Kejuan Riley Interview
Kejuan Riley FS, Alabama State
I had the chance this week to Alabama State Free Safety Kejuan Riley. Riley declared for the 2013 NFL Draft after an outstanding career at Alabama State, where he set the FCS record in interceptions. Riley is one of the best FCS players coming into the draft and has impressed scouts with his ball-hawking skills. Here is our interview.
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Draft Zone Spotlight: Saeed Lee, CB, Alabama State University
Draft Zone Spotlight: Saeed Lee, CB, Alabama State University
Saeed is a physical corner who has great length and speed. Lee, a 5-foot-11, 160-pound corner back, racked up 34 tackles, 26 solos and three for loss, in his senior season in black and gold despite missing two games due to injury during a 7-4 campaign. He had a standout junior season when he racked up five interceptions...
Exclusive Interview: Alabama State OT/OG Terren Jones
Terren Jones of Alabama State is a mammoth 6’8 335 lb OG/OT prospect whom is rising on many teams’ boards as we move closer to April. Jones participated in the Raycom Classic, and impressed with his athleticism for a big man. He offers position versatility, something that is always coveted by teams dealing with injuries along their offensive line.
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Draft Zone Spotlight: Landon Jones, WR, Alabama State University
Draft Zone Spotlight: Landon Jones, WR, Alabama State University
Landon Jones, is a big wide receiver who stands at 6’3 and 218 pounds and from little Wetumpka, Alabama. When he had the opportunity to play for HBCU and SWAC school ASU, he jumped on it. It didn’t seem to fail for the young wide receiver/athlete. Landon has been an amazing player who been a jack of all trades...
Draft Zone Spotlight: Greg Jenkins, QB, Alabama State University
Draft Zone Spotlight: Gregory Jenkins, QB, Alabama State
When Greg Jenkins left high school, he decided to play JUCO ball. After an excellent tour of duty with MGCCC, he was en route to Troy University to be the next big dual threat quarterback. After a turn of events with the Offensive Coordinator leaving for Texas Tech, Greg decided to take his game elsewhere. He decided to...
Alabama State AD Fired – Crowell Recruitment Cited
Former Auburn running back Stacy Danley was fired as athletic director of Alabama State University. One of the charges heard against Danley involved former Georgia running back Isaiah Crowell.
The first charge Danley was found guilty of reveals why the former AD was initially placed on administration leave.
According to Knight, Danley delegated responsibilities he should have...
Iowa State Basketball Player Gets Engaged At Half Court After a Game vs. Alabama State
Anna Prins will always remember this win. Shortly after Prins and the Iowa State women’s basketball team defeated Alabama State on Sunday, the center received the surprise of her life. Just minutes after the game, Prins was proposed to by her boyfriend Ryan De Hamer right in the middle of the court.
The senior from Broomfield, Colo. said “yes” as the crowd cheered and her teammates...
Tuskegee 27, Alabama St. 25
Derrick Washington ran for 95 yards and a touchdown and threw a 57-yard pass on a halfback option to help Tuskegee beat Alabama State 27-25 on Thursday in the Turkey Day Classic, spoiling the Hornets' first game at New ASU Stadium.
Washington also had three catches for 32 yards for the Southern Intercollegiate champion Tigers (10-1). Justin Nared was 9 of 16 for 161 yards and...
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November 22, 2012
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Alabama St. 31, Alabama A&M 13
Isaiah Crowell ran for two touchdowns as Alabama State closed with 21 unanswered points in a 31-13 win over Alabama A&M Saturday in the 71st Magic City Classic.
The Bulldogs led the Southwestern Athletic Conference showdown 13-10 early in the second quarter, but allowed three touchdowns to the Hornets to close out the contest. Crowell scored the first with a 9-yard run, leapfrogging...
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October 27, 2012
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Alabama St. 54, Alcorn St. 14
Alabama State notched touchdowns on a blocked punt, a forced fumble and an interception return en route to crushing Alcorn State 54-14 Saturday.
Isaiah Crowell was the Alabama State (3-2, 3-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference) stalwart on offense, rushing for 127 yards and a score. Greg Jenkins, the Hornets quarterback that threw for just 26 yards, got 19 of them on a touchdown connection...
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September 29, 2012
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Alabama St. 19, Grambling St. 18
Greg Jenkins' late touchdown run helped Alabama state rally to beat the defending Southwestern Athletic Conference champion Grambling State 19-18 Saturday night.
Alabama State (2-1, 1-1) trailed Grambling State late in the second quarter before Jenkins' 9-yard pass to T.C. McWilliams put the Hornets ahead at halftime 7-6.
The Tigers (0-3, 0-2) scored on their last possession...
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September 16, 2012
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Alabama St. 29, MVSU 7
Led by two rushing touchdowns from quarterback Greg Jenkins, Alabama State beat Mississippi Valley State 29-7 Saturday night.
Jenkins ran for touchdowns of 14 and 9 yards in the first quarter. Those scores, paired with a 15-yard touchdown run by Isaiah Crowell, helped the Hornets (1-1, 1-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference) jump to a 20-0 lead before the end of the quarter.
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September 08, 2012
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Nigel Carr the HBCU standout LB was released today by the Ravens
After a very good preseason performance, Nigel Carr was informed by the Ravens of his release per a league source. Carr was a stand out linebacker in the ACC at Florida State before being dismissed. Carr transferred to Alabama State where he was a top notch linebacker in the SWAC division. Carr was a tackling machine for the Hornets and will now look to catch on another teams...
Isaiah Crowell Set To Enroll At Alabama State
Isaiah Crowell has found a school willing to take a chance on him.....
It was reported Wednesday that former star UGA RB Isaiah Crowell will enroll at Alabama State University today, ready to compete on the football field immediately.
It is reported that Crowell will not have to await his legal action before his eligibility is honored.
Though Crowell's situation has been...
Report: Crowell Headed to Alabama State
Report: Crowell Headed to Alabama Stateimage credit www.usatoday.com
Just days after being booted from the Georgia football team, star running back Isiah Crowell seems to have found a landing spot according to UGAsports.com. It looks as if Crowell will play for Alabama State. The Hornets are an HBCU school that plays football in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Alabama State...
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