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and yall still aint won nothing since 1996.
if yall so great whats the hold up?

....Jackson State will never win since A&M is in the SWAC..yall might as well get used to it lol

continue with all these bogus statements that make yall feel better:emlaugh:...but when we drop 50 + on yall sorry azz again i dont wanna hear no EXCUSES...
 
TRU3000 said:
....Jackson State will never win since A&M is in the SWAC..yall might as well get used to it lol
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Dude, you all never kept us from reaching the Championship. Even when Hughes was around. Stop filling your head with nonsense and put something in it that is sustainable.
 



A&M searching for backup plan

Friday, August 04, 2006
By REGGIE BENSON
Times Sports Staff [email protected]

When quarterback Kelcy Luke arrived at Alabama A&M two years ago from Auburn, Tim Robinson and Johnny Keith were the Bulldogs' experienced quarterbacks.

When the Bulldogs hit the field Thursday afternoon, Luke was the only quarterback that had ever started a college game.

One of A&M coach Anthony Jones' chores is to find a quality backup - just in case.

The candidates include redshirt sophomore Stanley Allen, who has played in one game, and true freshmen Kevin Atkins and Jared Loftin.

"I know I've got to get somebody else ready to play," Jones said Wednesday after the Bulldogs' first practice. "I'll take a look at those guys over the next 10 days and then we'll start making some decisions."

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Bulldogs get a lift in tests of fitness

Results show A&M players are stronger this year
Saturday, August 05, 2006
By REGGIE BENSON
Times Sports Staff [email protected]

The numbers disturbed James Hester.

Hired in 2002 as Alabama A&M's strength and conditioning coach, Hester was clearly disappointed with the Bulldogs that first year. After implementing his workout program, he didn't see the results he wanted.

Through a series of five different categories - bench press, dips, sit-ups, vertical jump and sprints - the players could earn the title of Iron Dog by scoring at least 40 points. Players could receive up to 10 points in each category.

But only 10 players reached the standard set by Hester and A&M coach Anthony Jones that first year.

"When I first got here we had a long way to go," Hester confessed.

Now, four years later, the Bulldogs have reached the level Hester and Jones envisioned.

When A&M finished its strength and conditioning tests on Thursday, 44 players had garnered Iron Dog status. That was more than half of the players that reported for fall practice. More impressively, 12 of them were true freshmen.

"They're buying into what we're preaching," said Hester, clearly pleased with the current results. "They've done that the last couple of years. This year, we've got more juniors and seniors that have been with me for three or four years and you can see the results."

A couple of seniors really stood out - defensive tackle Kevin Lockhart and fullback Trevis O'Neal.

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McConico may fill void at safety

Saturday, August 05, 2006
By REGGIE BENSON
Times Sports Staff [email protected]

When free safety Kentavious Huguley didn't report for fall practice because of a groin injury, Alabama A&M defensive coordinator Brawnski Towns knew he had to make some changes.

Al Donaldson, who played sparingly last year, was returning along with redshirt freshman Julius Pruitt. Even so, Towns knew he had to find someone else to help fill the void.

Feeling good about his cornerbacks, Towns moved Jonathan McConico from cornerback to free safety to help shore up that position.

"We met for about 30 minutes Thursday and he came out and had a good practice," said Towns, who also handles defensive backs. "He had the first interception of camp and I'm expecting that's going to be a pretty good battle before it's over."

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AAMU,

I am truly happy for you all. It is time for you to get out of being sad and smalltime. Maybe one day you will even be able to line up againt a JSU team with 7+ wins and beat us.
 
Mr. SWAC said:
When A&M finished its strength and conditioning tests on Thursday, 44 players had garnered Iron Dog status. That was more than half of the players that reported for fall practice. More impressively, 12 of them were true freshmen. [/b]
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Mr. SWAC said:
"The plan is in full force now," said Hester, who said 21 players bench-pressed 340 pounds or more Thursday morning. "I just give it to them and they know what to do." [/b]
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This is the type of strength and conditioning program that will make us a more physical team and allow us to run all over most of the SWAC teams. We turned the corner last year and left most of the teams behind us. We will be much too physical for SWAC teams.

An example was the hapless Jags. Their beat writer last year said that the Bulldogs just lined up and dominated them unlike anyone in recent memory. Expect more of this type of physical play from the offensive line again this year.
 
Oracle said:
This is the type of strength and conditioning program that will make us a more physical team and allow us to run all over most of the SWAC teams. We turned the corner last year and left most of the teams behind us. We will be much too physical for SWAC teams.

An example was the hapless Jags. Their beat writer last year said that the Bulldogs just lined up and dominated them unlike anyone in recent memory. Expect more of this type of physical play from the offensive line again this year.
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LOL. You just be ready when that Jag train comes to Huntsville. I am sure Pete remembers that game too.
 
Sanders running with first team

Sunday, August 06, 2006
By REGGIE BENSON
Times Sports Staff [email protected]

Junior James Sanders has moved up to first team and redshirt freshman James Sharpe is working with the second unit.

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A&M offensive line finds punch

Sunday, August 06, 2006
By REGGIE BENSON
Times Sports Staff [email protected]

They have been talked about throughout their careers. Unfortunately for them, most of the remarks have been unflattering. The biggest one came last season when their head coach questioned their manhood after an embarrassing loss to Grambling.

On an annual basis, Alabama A&M's offensive line has been considered the weak link on the team. Not anymore.

This season, all five starters are back, although left tackle Antonio Regist is coming off an offseason ankle surgery and right tackle Rod Johnson came in badly overweight. Center Chris Franklin is a preseason All-American candidate and left guard Jeffery Johnson is a preseason All-Southwestern Athletic Conference selection. Right guard Kristian Smith is solid both as a run blocker and pass blocker.

"I'm very confident in us right now," said Smith, a fifth-year senior along with Franklin and Jeffery Johnson. "We've got a lot of experience and we've played together a lot. I think we're going to do everything that it takes to get that (SWAC) championship at the end of the year."

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JR said:
LOL. You just be ready when that Jag train comes to Huntsville. I am sure Pete remembers that game too.
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I hope he remembers it. There is no fun in beating and dominating an unmotivated foe. The Jags better hope it is raining when they come because that will be the only thing that can slow us down. Besides, there are somethings we have not forgotten, such as passing for a touchdown on the last play of the game even though the game was already over. Don't expect any mercy from the 'Dogs this year.
 
Tigerpride said:
AAMU,

Maybe one day you will even be able to line up againt a JSU team with 7+ wins and beat us.
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That statement is purely academic because JSU may never have 7+ wins when it plays us. There will most likely always be losses to GSU, SU, Ala. State and any out of conference team before JSU comes to get its annual kicking from us.

JSU should learn to gracefully accept its second class status in this division. That way we will be more content to just run out the clock when we get way out in front by half-time.
 
Mike said:
Yeah, that's what he's saying Beans. We have never had to dig this deep on defense. Even when we lost 8 players, we ain't never had a problem on defense.
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You do have a problem on defense, you just dont know it.
 
Mr. SWAC said:
. The biggest one came last season when their head coach questioned their manhood after an embarrassing loss to Grambling.
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The sign of a bad coach is blaming the team for his short comings. AJ did what he usually does in a tight siutation and panicked in the championship game. He never knows what to do in tight situations. That dude had Grambling right where he wanted them but decided it was time for C&P to learn the forward pass instead of just handing the ball to Luke. But he wants to blame the line.....dummy.
 
Uhh, the article was talking about the 2nd game of the year, not the SWAC Championship. That was the game they gave up 10 sacks. After that, we whipped the isht outta the two other members of the big 3 for payback. This year, it won't be pretty.
 



yeah I expect for us to continue in tradition and drop 50+ on JSU Nov. 4......they have a new coach but he's no stranger to gettin severe beatings from A&M.
 
your coach is a blob
who got 50+ dropped on him
and yes he will get the same treatment from A&M coaching for JSU.
tell him to stick to Golden Coral
 
Mr. SWAC said:
Uhh, the article was talking about the 2nd game of the year, not the SWAC Championship. That was the game they gave up 10 sacks. After that, we whipped the isht outta the two other members of the big 3 for payback. This year, it won't be pretty.
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Dang, did you really beat whip the schit out of 4-5 and 2-9 teams?? You kidding right?? :rolleyes:

Until proven, AAMU can't win the big game and they can't beat a decent Big 3 team.
 
I think this thread is so unique in the response from many representatives of Jackson State University. They are such wonderful people and I can understand their concerns and interests of how AAMU is progressing during the fall workouts. I'm sure if it were the other way around and AAMU had not been obtain at least an East Division Championship in this decade, I as an AAMU fan would seriously examine the fall workouts of a team that have been more successful. Mr. SWAC when this thread reaches 100 and closes you must create Bulldog Notebook part 2 so Jackson State fans can take more notes.
 
Alabama A&M notebook

Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Huntsville Times

Bulldogs going full gear starting today

Alabama A&M will practice in full pads for the first time this afternoon.

After four days in shorts, the Bulldogs will finally get an opportunity to hit each other today.

"We've gotten all we can get out of being in shorts," A&M coach Anthony Jones said. "After a day or two in pads, I think you'll see some immediate separation."

Everybody looks good in shorts, Jones said. Starting today, he and his staff will begin finding the players that can help the Bulldogs win.

"The fans don't come to watch us play in shorts," he said. "They want to see real football and real football is in pads.

"There's something about putting on pads that changes a lot of attitudes."

Luke not resting on laurels: Quarterback Kelcy Luke has had to battle for the job each of the last two seasons. Two years ago, Luke beat out Johnny Keith for the starting job after he transferred from Auburn.

Last season, Luke beat out highly touted redshirt freshman Harold Dorman.

Keith, who was redshirted last season, opted not to return for his senior year. Dorman transferred to Bowie State.

There is nobody for Luke to beat out this season. Still, that won't stop him from trying to become a better player.

"It's a different feeling, but I'm going to continue to work hard," said Luke, who threw for more than 2,000 yards last season and also rushed for more than 500 yards.

"I'm trying to get better every time I step on the field."

Luke was A&M's third-leading rusher last season behind tailbacks Nic Luke and Ta'mar Scott. This season, however, Luke may not be able to run as much with three inexperienced quarterbacks behind him. After Luke, A&M would be forced to use redshirt sophomore Stanley Allen or true freshmen Kevin Atkins and Jared Loftin.


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Unknown quantity

Tuesday, August 08, 2006
By REGGIE BENSON
Times Sports Staff [email protected]

A&M has plenty of bodies along D-line, but few are proven

The defensive line has always been one of the strong units on the Alabama A&M football team. Annually, the Bulldogs have been blessed with talent and experience.

This season, A&M has been blessed with its share of talent. The experience is not what it's been in the past and that's a concern.

Senior defensive tackle Kevin Lockhart is an All-American candidate. Junior Chris Traylor, a first-team All-Southwestern Athletic Conference selection last season, is back after leading the league in sacks. Beyond that, the Bulldogs are largely a bunch of unknowns.

That doesn't seem to bother Traylor.

"I'm not worried about this group," said Traylor, who has 17 career sacks coming into this season and led the team in tackles for loss (10), sacks (8.5) and quarterback hurries (9) last season. "It's not rocket science. All you've got to do is get in there and hustle to the ball. (Defensive coordinator) Coach (Brawnski) Towns isn't going to put anybody on the field that's not going to make it happen.

"We're not going to let our level of play fall off. We've got too much pride."

That pride will be severely tested this season.

The Bulldogs must replace three starters from last year's group. They also have a new coach in Ben Blacknall, who worked with the group only five days last spring. They are all still in the getting to know each other phase.

"I've been in situations like this before," Blacknall said. "I'm not panicking. I'm excited about it."

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Oracle said:
That statement is purely academic because JSU may never have 7+ wins when it plays us. There will most likely always be losses to GSU, SU, Ala. State and any out of conference team before JSU comes to get its annual kicking from us.

JSU should learn to gracefully accept its second class status in this division. That way we will be more content to just run out the clock when we get way out in front by half-time.
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Poor misguided soul. :goodbad: No understanding of SWAC history at all. Jackson State will dominate the East in the near future. What you simply don't understand is that Jackson State, Southern and Grambling may fall but they will ALWAYS come back to their arse-kickin' ways. Enjoy your limited success. And please win one trophy before we return. You don't think poor misguided souls like you were saying the same thing about Grambling when teams like JSU was dropping 52-point wins on them before Doug Williams took over the program. It took only a short period for Grambling to retake its rightful place in the SWAC and it will take only short time for JSU to once again be battling with Grambling and Southern for championship. Other SWAC fans see it, and the I-AA pollsters see it, but not A&M fans. I guess it's easier to be in denial than to face the facts that your time is almost up.
 
Mr. Tiger said:
Poor misguided soul. :goodbad: No understanding of SWAC history at all. .
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That's just it, mr. tiger....what did HISTORY do for you over the past three seasons?

Something you don't seem to understand...what you did in the past means NOTHING in the present. Ask TnSU.

I don't care how great your history is, and how you revel in it, HISTORY hasn't helped you much lately. Just something to think about.
 
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