By Nunnie Robinson, WG Sports Editor
Permit this writer to reverently acknowledge and extend heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to every veteran who has or is currently serving in the armed forces of these United States of America. Happy Veterans Day.
As the college football season rapidly approaches its conclusion, week 10 gifted the fans with greater clarity. MEAC favorite South Carolina State remains the favorite to represent the conference in the Celebration Bowl with an intense, thrilling and hard fought victory over Howard 35-28. North Carolina Central remained in contention after a riveting comeback win over Norfolk State University, snatching victory from certain defeat. Coach Michael Vick can be seen removing his headset, a sure sign of victory. With a minute and half remaining and NCC having no timeouts, the Spartans simply needed to take a knee, victory formation. In an apparent miscommunication with the offensive coordinator, the play call was a quarterback sweep to the left. So what do you think happened? Yes, the Quarterback fumbled, NCC recovered and scored a touchdown, leading to a devastating NSU loss, denying the Spartans its first conference victory.
In the SWAC Prairie View’s surprising dominance of favorite Alabama A&M has given renewed hope to Jackson State, now tied for first place in the East Division with identical 4-2 records.
Prairie View’s victory places them in a three way tie in the west with UAPB and Alcorn State. Season ending rival game winners will play a decisive role in determining the conference champion.
Though FAMU and BCU have had disappointing seasons, the winner of the much anticipated Florida Classic will have a decided advantage in momentum and recruiting as both programs plan, prepare and look forward to next season.
To say that we are extremely proud of senate candidate Angie Nixon and her campaign is an obvious understatement. We certainly regret that Florida was not a part of the Blue Tsunami/Wave that transformed American politics for the next 2 years and hopefully beyond. Following Angie’s lead, if you heard her acceptance speech in Jacksonville, then we must continue the work of securing our democracy.