Stillman AD knows all about hard work, challenges

TUSCALOOSA - Curtis D. Campbell, athletics director at Stillman College, came to town with the experience of an administrator, having worked at colleges of various sizes. He also had the experience of jumping from an airplane with a full load of military gear, having serving as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army. So he knows something about responsibility and discipline.

Campbell, 45, got the job on July 1, 2007, becoming Stillman’s fifth AD in three years. He replaced Greg Thompson, head football coach, who served two stints as athletics director.

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Stampeders hopeful sprints out of brother's shadow

The words from his brother will spur Calgary Stampeders hopeful Eddie Montgomery.

Knowing his younger sibling would soon be on his way to the Stampede City to follow his pro football dreams, Tim Montgomery wanted to offer his last bit of support before going behind bars.

"He looked at me and said, 'Do what you've gotta do. You're not in my shadow anymore,' " recalled Eddie Montgomery from his family home in Gaffney, S.C. "I loved to be in his shadow because everybody knew me as Tim's younger brother and I looked up to him, like a father figure as much as a brother."

While Eddie is catching passes and returning kicks at Stamps camp that opens Sunday, his brother -- the former world record-holding sprinter whose fall from grace came at a dizzying pace -- will be in prison

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Morehouse and Albany State wins SIAC All-Sports competition

The men of Morehouse College and the women of Albany State University captured the SIAC All-Sports Award for the 2007-08 season. This award is Albany State Women's fifth consecutive SIAC Commissioner's All-Sports Award and Morehouse's second in the last five years.

In the women's competition Albany State tallied 44 points after winning conference titles in cross country, volleyball, softball and track and field. They also finished third in tennis. Since the restart of the Commissioner's Cup in 2003 Albany State has won five consecutive awards.

Tuskegee University made a strong push for the title but finished second in the conference competition compiling 27 points. Tuskegee finished first in basketball and tennis, second in cross country.

Clark Atlanta University wrapped up a third place finish compiling 19 points after a second place finish in track and field, and third place finishes in cross country, softball and volleyball. Benedict College (18 points), Miles College (7 points), Kentucky State University (7 points) and Fort Valley State University (4 points) rounded out the scoring.

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A man who changed VSU

ETTRICK — Over the past 15 years, the view from the office window of Virginia State University President Eddie N. Moore Jr. has changed. From the third floor, he can look out over the front lawn of Virginia Hall and out to the growing and changing city of Petersburg. Behind him is an equally growing and changing campus.

When asked about his pending retirement at the close of his 17th year, the 61-year-old Moore showed no signs of slowing down. “I feel like I can do my best work over the next two years,” he said.

Earlier this year, the VSU Board of Visitors voted to extend Moore’s tenure for six months — to June 30, 2010 — to allow the enlarged board to become acclimated to their role and the presidential search. Moore said he will not seek an extension to the contract.

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NSU assistant to become head coach at St. Augustine’s College

Photo: Falcons new head basketball coach Lonnie Blow.

Lonnie Blow, Jr., an assistant basketball coach at Norfolk State, is leaving to become the head coach at St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh, a Division II school.
Blow, 48, spent the past two seasons working under former Spartans coach Dwight Freeman and current coach Anthony Evans.

“It’s going to be tough leaving Norfolk State,” Blow said. “We worked really hard and we have the left the program headed in the right direction. But I’m pretty excited. This is a great opportunity for me.”

Blow, who has been an assistant at Hampton University and a head coach at Granby High School, will be introduced today at a press conference in Raleigh.

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Former Fayetteville State athletic director Marshall dies

J.D. Marshall was neither a great athlete nor a graduate of Fayetteville State. But that didn’t stop him from becoming one of the most successful and beloved figures ever associated with the Broncos’ athletic department.

His leadership and innovation during the 1980s helped FSU become a leader in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. His work with the NCAA Division II Football Committee helped bring his school to the national forefront and earn him a place in the Hall of Fame he helped create.

After battling illness for the past several years, Marshall died Tuesday at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was 78.

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Howard blanks Bowie State in regular season finale

Photo: Freshman Danielle McClay broke up Howard University McCoy's no-hitter in the fifth inning. The 5-7 catcher/first baseman is from Silver Springs, MD, Montgomery Blair HS.

WASHINGTON, DC - Playing their final home game of the season, the Lady Bison of Howard University sent their five seniors out on a high note by blanking Bowie State 8-0 in non-conference action.

Howard (17-15) scored three runs on the third inning with Brianne Gutierrez providing the biggest hit at the time, a double to right field scoring Jessica Norwood and Sondra Jones. A single by Emily Johnson scored Gutierrez, giving the Lady Bison a 3-0 advantage.

Bowie State closes out their regular season with a 25-12 record and await word on its opponent in next weeks NCAA Division II Regional hosted by Kutztown (PA) University.

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JCSU Softball Eliminated from Championships, Fall to Virginia State 9-8

Nicole Villarreal and Allycia Watanabe Named to All-Tournament Team

The Johnson C. Smith University softball team were eliminated from the 2008 CIAA Softball Championships. Playing their third game in one day, JCSU fell to Virginia State 9-8 in semi-finals.

JCSU started the tournament on Thursday, April 17th posting a 1-1 record. They defeated Virginia Union 7-5 but fell to Bowie State 7-3 sending them to the loser's bracket.

On Friday, the team defeated Shaw University (7-3) and Fayetteville State University (8-5), eliminating both teams from the tournament. Unfortunately for the Golden Bulls, the team would have to face Virginia State University in their third game of the day. A win would send JCSU to the championship game for the first time since 2002.

VSU jumped out early (7-0), but JCSU rallied in the second to cut the lead to one (7-6). JCSU eventually tied the game in the bottom of the fourth inning.

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Dr. Autry to be keynote speaker at Benedict Athletic Awards Banquet

The Benedict College athletic department will host its annual Athletic Awards Banquet featuring Dr. Timothy J. Autry as the keynote speaker. The banquet will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2008 in the Benjamin E. Mays Human Resources Center Arena on the College's campus.

The event is an all-sports banquet that recognizes the achievements of Benedict College student-athletes, those who have proudly worn the purple and gold during the last year.

Currently, Dr. Timothy Autry is Athletic Director at Claflin University. With over 40 years in the field, Dr. Autry has enjoyed a stellar career in athletics.

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Danley takes over as Tuskegee athletic director

Photo: Tuskegee University athletic director Stacy Danley.

TUSKEGEE -- After a 29-month search, Tuskegee selected former Auburn athletic administrator Stacy Danley to serve as the university's new athletic director. Danley started his new role last week.

"We tend to take our time on these things to make sure we get the right person," Tuskegee president Benjamin F. Payton said. "I saw him as an individual who would make a good leader for our coaches as well as someone who could take guidance from me and others he would need to be listening to. The search committee and I were in full agreement that he stood well above the competition."

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Stacy Danley is a great hire for Tuskegee University, as he has shown he can take a big hit and move forward with his career goals.

Stacy Danley (Auburn RB) vs. Ohio State University