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Highly touted high school quarterback Julian Lewis has committed to the University of Colorado, possibly an indicator that coach Deion Sanders does indeed plan to stick around in Boulder.
Just not on Saturday. Notre Dame ruined that image, outclassing their hosts 74-61 in a nonconference game that pit schools with a traditional football rivalry against each other on the hardwood in the first of a home-and-home set.
“The Southwestern Athletic Conference is as strong today as it has been in quite some time,” McClelland said. “Six years ago, we had institutions who had to give money back to the SWAC just so we could make payroll and pay the light bills. I’m pleased to say that we’re in a position now that the SWAC is the most funded FCS conference in the nation.”
The Southern University Jaguars are scheduled to play the Jackson State Tigers in the SWAC Football Championship on Saturday, Dec. 7.
The Miami Dolphins finally looked like the team we were expecting at the season’s inception. Having won 3 consecutive games after a disappointing 2-6 start has rejuvenated and rekindled fan enthusiasm throughout the South Florida community. Finally, all phases of the game are jelling simultaneously: offense, defense and special teams. Offensively, Tua’s ability to read the defense, consistently getting the ball out of his hands under 3 seconds, is essential to the team’s recent success. Additionally, when Tyreek Hill is doubled, receivers Jaylen Waddle, Odell Beckham and Jonnu Smith must take advantage of those opportunities, indeed the case against New England.
The Florida A&M Rattlers are champions once again. On Sunday, they defeated Jackson State 3-1 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championship match held at Grambling State University’s Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center in Grambling, Louisiana. This victory marks FAMU’s third SWAC title in four years, adding to their 2021 and 2022 championship wins.
Nunnie on the Sidline
Marc Lue Young was named Coach of the Year. Lue Young led the Lions to their most successful season in program history, achieving their first-ever appearance in the Sun Conference Tournament Championship. Just a year ago, the Lions secured their first conference win since 2016. This season, they finished with a 4-5-2 conference record and an 8-7-2 overall mark. Three Lions players earned All-Conference honors: First Team defender Rudo Marufu, Second Team forward Sierra Bartley, and Second Team goalkeeper Lucia Martinez Garcia.
In a thrilling edition of the Florida Classic, the Florida A&M Rattlers emerged victorious over rival Bethune-Cookman, securing a 41-38 win in front of 56,453 fans at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.