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Willie Slater Talks About Dennis Norfleet & ASU/Tuskegee Rivalry

TUSKEGEE, Ala. | After an early morning practice, Tuskegee University head coach Willie Slater spoke to the media in the first weekly press conference of the season. Slater begins his 10th year at the helm of the Golden Tigers and currently stands nine victories shy of becoming the second-winningest coach in school history.

Jim Herlihy Named AUM Director of Athletics

A leader with more than 25 years of experience in athletic administration, including nearly 12 years working at the NCAA Division II level, Jim Herlihy has been named the new Director of Athletics at Auburn University at Montgomery, Chancellor Dr. John G. Veres III announced Thursday.

Alabama State & Tuskegee Renew Football Rivalry

Alabama State University and Tuskegee University have renewed their football rivalry in a four-year contract announced Wednesday by both universities. The Hornets and Tigers will face each other on Sept. 2, 2017, in the season opener for both teams. The teams last played in the opening of ASU Stadium before a sellout crowd on Nov. 22, 2012, in the 89th Turkey Day Classic.