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HBCU Roundup: Wild Weekend Throws MEAC Auto-Bid Up In Air

By Alvin Hollins, Jr. HBCU Columnist College Sports Journal   TALLAHASSEE, FL. — The second weekend of play among the 22 Division One HBCU football programs saw the SWAC settle both its’ division titles, while a bit of uncertainty creeped into the MEAC chase as league-leading Bethune-Cookman was upset at home by Norfolk State, and.

Princeton Comes Back Against Penn To Close In on Ivy League Title

By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal   PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Penn football coach Al Bagnoli said earlier this week that it was surprising to him that a school with Princeton’s resources had gone almost seven years since its last Ivy League championship.   “They win in everything else,” Bagnoli explained. “They have great.

Playoffs Till I Die: Projecting the FCS Playoff Field 11/10/2013

By Chuck Burton Publisher/Managing Editor College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Call it the FCS version of the “Sports Illustrated Cover Jinx”. Last week, in my playoff prediction piece for the FCS playoffs, I featured Coastal Carolina as being the closest team to a autobid, as if they beat Charleston Southern this weekend, they were.

Playoffs Till I Die: Projecting the FCS Playoff Field 10/29/2013

By Chuck Burton Publisher/Managing Editor College Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — It’s that time of year again. FC Dallas Stadium in Frisco, Texas which is the ultimate goal of nearly all of the Division I football programs that comprise Football Championship Subdivision, or FCS, as the site of the FCS National Championship game. For those.

Villanova Battles Injuries, Towson In CAA Showdown

By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal   PHILADELPHIA, PA. — How bad has the injury situation been for the Villanova football team this season?   The Wildcats were going through its pre-game ritual of a morning Mass on campus last Saturday before an afternoon home game with William & Mary when freshman cornerback.

Week 4 In FCS Photos, 9/21/2013

Staff College Sports Journal   Below the flip check out exclusive photos from Week 1 action in the world of FCS!   Dennis Hubbard: South Dakota State vs. Nebraska, 9/21/2013                        

Fordham Writing Some New Football History With 2013 Start

By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal   PHILADELPHIA, PA. — At halftime of last Saturday’s Fordham-Temple college football clash at Lincoln Financial Field, someone asked when the Rams had last one a game against a Bowl Championship Subdivision opponent.   “Probably at the Cotton Bowl,” a voice echoed through the press box, harkening.

FCS HBCU’s – Leagues In Decline?

By Alvin Hollins HBCU Columnist College Sports Journal   TALLAHASSEE, FL. — Yes, HBCU sports fans it is still early in the 2013 football season but some early trends seem to be developing among the 22 Division FCS programs which portend a mixed bag of a season ahead.   Thus far, 37 games have been.

Patriot League Site Of Thrilling Week Two Comeback Victories

By Matt Markus Columnist College Sports Journal   BETHLEHEM, PA. — By now most people understand that FCS stands for Football Championship Subdivision.   After this past weekend, for half of the Patriot League, it could also stand for Football Comeback Subdivision.   Fordham, Lehigh and Lafayette were all involved in games that needed a.

Week 2 In FCS Photos, 9/7/2013

Staff College Sports Journal   Below the flip check out exclusive photos from Week 1 action in the world of FCS!   Dennis Hubbard: North Dakota State vs. Ferris State, 9/7/2013