TUSKEGEE, Ala. (goldentigersports.com) — The 13th-ranked Tuskegee University Golden Tigers step out of conference play this weekend, facing Florida A&M University for the first time in 20 years at the 5th Quarter Classic powered by the Mobile Sports Authority. The two schools last met in 1996, but will kickoff this Saturday night at 6 pm inside Ladd-Peebles Stadium. The game will…
ATLANTA (siac.com) The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) will host its annual Basketball Media Day on Thursday, October 6 in Birmingham (Ala.) at Bill Harris Arena located at the Crossplex. Head coaches from each team, both men and women, along with student-athletes from each team will be available to offer an up close and personal look on the upcoming 2016-17 season. The 2016-17 predicted order…
LIBERTY, Mo. (goldentigersports.com) — The Tuskegee University Golden Tigers used a 10-point victory over Albany State last weekend to move up one spot in the latest D2football.com poll released Tuesday afternoon. Tuskegee (2-0) used a 28-18 victory to move to 16th in this week’s ranking. The Golden Tigers used 400-plus yards of total offense and a stifling defense to walk out…
ATLANTA (goldentigersports.com) –The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced today the establishment of the Black College Football Player of the Year Award. It will be presented annually to the most outstanding football player from a Historically Black College & University (HBCU). “We’re excited about the establishment of this Award, which will honor the best football player attending a…
Longtime incumbent Johnny Ford’s loss to City councilman Tony Haygood. After serving as Tuskegee mayor for decades Johnny Ford is now the out going mayor after tonight’s election. Tuskegee will have a fresh face as the head of the city. Tony Haygood received a lot of handshakes and hugs as soon as the city clerk announced the results. Haygood won 62% of…
The City of Tuskegee is kicking off its 4th of July celebrations early this year. The city is hosting an inaugural 4th of July Fair this weekend. Admission to the fair is free to the public. The fair features carnival rides, games and food. Mayor Johnny Ford says this is a tradition the city hopes to expand every year….
The battle over Victoryland in Tuskegee continues as Mayor Johnny Ford has now filed a complaint with the Alabama Ethics Commission. “I have requested the Alabama Ethics Commission to also investigate Luther Strange,” Ford said. In his complaint Mayor Ford said that Luther Strange has filed amicus briefs in court cases benefiting corporations and companies having nothing to do with…
Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford says a town hall meeting on Victoryland will take place Thursday, May 12. The mayor along with Victoryland Owner, Milton McGregor, will discuss and answer questions about the Macon County casino’s future. The public is invited to the meeting. Ford says people looking for work and chartitable organizations are encouraged to the attend. The town hall…
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (goldentigersports.com) — The 2016 Division II Conference Commissioners Association Softball All-South Region Team was announced on Monday, headlined by Player of the Year Brooklynn Clark from North Alabama and Valdosta State’s Caitlyn Calhoun who is the region’s Pitcher of the Year. The Gulf South Conference placed 22 players on the two teams, while the Sunshine State Conference had five…
ATLANTA, GA (goldentigersports.com) — The Tuskegee University track and field programs ended a successful week with a pair of student-athletes named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) field athletes of the week, announced by the conference office Wednesday morning. Vincent Williams, a freshman from Memphis (Tenn.) was named the male field athlete of the week after he won his third event…
