Tennessee State Kicker Lane Clark 5-10, 170, Jr., Hays, Kan. Connected on field goals of 54 and 57 yards in the Tigers 34-30 victory over UT Martin. His 57-yarder is the longest in Division I football this season (both FCS and FBS). Presented by North Carolina Mutual
News & Notes from Week 5: TSU continues to roll
The Tennessee State Tigers continue to roll as they are now 4-0 on the season after their 34-30 win over UT Martin on Saturday. The last time the Tigers started 4-0 was in 2012 when they actually started the season 7-0, finishing 8-4. The Tigers have had tremendous success under TSU alum Rod Reed in
National Player of the Week: Jonathon McCrary
Clark-Atlanta Quarterback Johnathon McCrary 6-5, 220, r-Jr., Decatur, Ga. Completed 27-of-45 passes for 436 yards, five touchdowns and one interception in the Panthers 37-36 win over Morehouse. Presented by North Carolina Mutual
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW: Saturday, October 1, 2016
SAU and former USA Track and Field coach George Williams, Soccer superstar Carli Lloyd, and Savannah State head football coach Erik Raeburn
National Player of the Week: Marquis Smith
Savannah State Defensive End Marquis Smith 6-3, 235, Sr., District Heights, Md. Recorded 12 tackles (nine solo), three tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and 1.5 sacks in the Tigers 16-10 overtime win against Bethune-Cookman. Presented by North Carolina Mutual
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW: Saturday, September 24, 2016
Actress Lorraine Toussaint, Redskins great and UAPB head football coach Monte Coleman, singer Delious Kennedy
National Player of the Week: Brandon Duncan
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Quarterback Brandon Duncan 6-3, 210, redshirt-Sophomore, Roosevelt, N.Y. Completed 29-of-52 passes for 505 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions in the Golden Lions 45-45 three-overtime victory over Alcorn State. Presented by North Carolina Mutual
National Player of the Week: George Myers, Jr.
Benedict Running Back George Myers, Jr. 5-6, 175, Sr., Hephzibah, Ga. Carried the ball 13 times for 235 yards and a touchdown in the Tigers 42-6 victory over Central State. Presented by North Carolina Mutual
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW: Saturday, September 17, 2016
San Francisco 49ers strong safety Antoine Bethea, actor/comedian Tommy Davidson
National Player of the Week: Jeremy Taylor
North Carolina A&T Linebacker Jeremy Taylor 5-11, 181, r-Junior, Kinston, NC Tallied 15 tackles (12 solo), four tackles for loss, two sacks, two pass breakups, an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in the Aggies 39-36 four-overtime victory against FBS opponent Kent State. Presented by North Carolina Mutual