The Graduating Seniors at Alabama State University were in for a big surprise Thursday when they showed up for what they thought was a Financial Literacy Seminar, but their attendance really paid off.
Ryan Nettles threw three touchdown passes and ran for two scores, leading Alabama State to a 42-17 victory over Mississippi Valley State. Alabama State (3-2, 3-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference) has won 11 straight against Mississippi Valley State (1-3, 1-3). Nettles completed 20 of 34 passes for 305 yards and added 66 yards rushing on seven carries. Nettles’ 59-yard touchdown pass…
Alabama State University is starting football season with a home game against Southern University tonight. The SWAC delayed the season from last fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be some changes this year for fans hoping to attend a game. Only season ticket holders and students who have student tickets will be allowed to attend the games….
A single-vehicle crash at 8:50 p.m. Sunday, April 12, has claimed the life of a Montgomery man. Tarvaris Dandre Jackson, 36, was killed when the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro he was driving left the roadway, struck a tree then overturned. Jackson was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The crash occurred on Pike Road near Antioch…
Graphic from Alabama State University Alabama State University has announced that former head football coach Houston Markham, Jr. died Wednesday morning with loved ones by his side. Markham, the winningest head coach in Hornets’ football history, coached from 1987 until 1997, leading his team to 68 victories which still stands as the highest total among any coach in school history….
Coaches and players from the SEC aren’t the only ones meeting the media in metro Birmingham this week. Today was SWAC Media Day, featuring Alabama State University and other schools in the conference. Fifth year head coach Donald Hill Eley, Linebacker Darron Johnson and offensive lineman Carl Thompson were all at the Westin in downtown Birmingham to represent the Hornets….
Auburn University officials have released a statement after banners were seen on campus as the Auburn Tigers hosted Alabama State for the first time on Saturday. Photos of the banners have been posted on Facebook. One, which was apparently displayed at the Sigma Pi fraternity house, said “ASU Grad Rate 27% Chance of Winning 0%”. Another banner said “G.E.D. >…
