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Friday, December 5, 2008
Grambling No. 1 in Black College poll
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Just in case you missed it, the new Sheridan Network Broadcasting Black College football poll was released earlier this week and the No. 1 team was …. not Tuskegee.
For the first time this season, the Golden Tigers (10-1) didn’t sit atop the poll, thanks to their 17-13 loss to Alabama State in the Turkey Day Classic. The top spot went to Grambling, the SWAC Western Division champion and the winner of last weekend’s Bayou Classic over Southern.
The Tigers (10-2), who will play Jackson State in the SWAC championship game Dec. 13, were ranked third last week, but jumped over No. 2 South Carolina State with their win over Southern. S.C. State (10-3), which lost to Appalachian State in the first round of the FCS playoffs, remained No. 2 followed by Tuskegee, Prairie View (9-1) and Florida A&M (9-3).
The second five was headed by CIAA champion Shaw (8-3) followed by Jackson State (7-4), Bethune-Cookman (8-3), Tennessee State (8-4) and Southern (6-5).
So, what are you thoughts on the new poll? Do you agree with the rankings? Do you think one team should be ranked ahead of another?
Let me know what you think.
MEAC awards: As expected, South Carolina State had a heavy presence among MEAC postseason honorees, capturing three of the five top awards. Find out which Bulldogs were honored by clicking here for the recap story.
Continue the lively debate: There were many passionate responses to the earlier blog on the discussion of possibly merging black and white colleges (read the blog here). Commenting on that blog has been closed, but feel free to continue the discussion here.
All-time Black College football team: The debate continues on who should be listed on the all-time squad. Click here, read the blog and join the conversation.
And for the latest news and notes on Black College football, click here and visit the AJC’s HBCU football page.
