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Road Trip to Camellia Bowl Invokes Mountaineer Memories

By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal   Editor’s note: David Coulson will be bringing fans an insider’s look throughout the weekend on Appalachian State’s first bowl-game experience, check often for updates and also follow his posts on Twitter @DavidCoulsonFCS.   SOMEWHERE IN WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. (otherwise known as Triplett) — The clock reads.

South Carolina State’s Hargrave Heads Up HBCU Honors Squad Again

By Donal Ware Special to College Sports Journal   PHILADLPHIA — The honors keep rolling in for Javon Hargrave.    South Carolina State’s star defensive tackle was the choice for the Willie Davis BOXTOROW Defensive Player of the Year Award for the second-straight year.   Grambling quarterback Johnathan Williams was chosen as the BOXTOROW Offensive Player of the.

Richmond Too Much For Illinois State In 39-27 Quarterfinal Victory

Special to College Sports Journal Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Richmond and Illinois State athletics.  Photo courtesy of Pinola Photography. NORMAL, Ill. – The University of Richmond football (10-3) team will continue its pursuit of a national championship thanks to a 39-27 defeat of No. 2 seed Illinois State on the road.  Jacobi.

Top-Ranked Jacksonville State Outlasts Charleston Southern, 58-38

Special to College Sports Journal   Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Jacksonville State and Charleston Southern athletics.   JACKSONVILLE, AL. — Top-ranked Jacksonville State exploded for 45 points and 425 yards after halftime Friday night to earn its first trip to the FCS semifinals next week.   Troymaine Pope rushed for 250 yards and three.

App State’s Ronald Blair Heads Up Sun Belt All-Conference Football Team

Special to College Sports Journal   Editor’s Note: This story is courtesy of Appalachian State and Georgia Southern athletics.   NEW ORLEANS, LA. — Highlighted by Defensive Student-Athlete of the Year Ronald Blair and a league-high-tying five first-team honorees, 13 Appalachian State University football student-athletes earned all-Sun Belt Conference recognition, the conference office announced on.

Twenty-Nine Players Honored On HBCU All-America Squad

PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Twenty-nine players were selected to the annual BOXTOROW All-America team.   BOXTOROW has administered the All-America team since 2007 and the voters are comprised of media members from around the nation that cover HBCU football.   The offense is headlined by North Carolina A&T junior running back Tarik Cohen, who repeats as.

Overtime Thriller Goes To Jacksonville State In Victory Over UTC

Special to College Sports Journal   Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Jacksonville State and UTC athletics.   JACKSONVILLE, AL. — Brandon Bender came up with the biggest defensive play of Jacksonville State’s season, Eli Jenkins capitalized on No. 7 Chattanooga’s only turnover and the top-ranked Gamecocks are going to the FCS quarterfinals for.

Charleston Southern Grabs Six Turnovers To Hold Off The Citadel

Special to College Sports Journal   Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of Charleston Southern and The Citadel athletics.   CHARLESTON, S.C. — Charleston Southern is moving on to the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs. A dominant defensive effort made sure of it.    CSU forced six turnovers and stifled The Citadel’s triple option attack.

Richmond Overwhelms William & Mary Again For 48-13 Win

Special to College Sports Journal   Editor’s note: This story is courtesy Richmond and William & Mary athletics.   RICHMOND, VA. — The University of Richmond football team was dominant on Saturday afternoon, burying Capital Cup rival William & Mary (9-4, 6-2), 48-13, at Robins Stadium to claim a second round win in the NCAA.

Appalachian State Headed For Camellia Bowl?

By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal   BOONE, N.C. — There are several themes for Appalachian State as it prepares for Saturday’s final regular season football game with South Alabama at 7:30 p.m. at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.   There is the element of revenge as the Mountaineers (9-2, 6-1) play a.

Western Illinois Outlasts Dayton, 24-7, In FCS Opener

Special to College Sports Journal   Editor’s note: This story is courtesy of University of Dayton and Western Illinois athletics.   DAYTON, Ohio – Dayton scored the first touchdown of the game, but from there it was all Western Illinois on the scoreboard as the Leathernecks won 24-7 in their opening round FCS Playoffs game.