Davis Named WSSU Volleyball Head Coach; McManus
Named WSSU Golf Head Coach
WSSU makes new additions to coaching staff
Trevin Goodwin
WINSTON-SALEM, NC – The Winston-Salem State University Department of
Athletics made a pair of great additions to its staff. The Rams will
welcome Chanel Davis as the head coach of the Winston-Salem State
Rams volleyball team while Ryan McManus will take over as head coach
of the Rams’ golf team.
Davis comes to Winston-Salem State after serving as the head coach
at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. She is a graduate of the
University of West Alabama where she played for two seasons and had
a great career. She earned All-Gulf South Conference honors twice
and she finished her career with 558 kills and 175 total blocks. She
began her collegiate playing career at NCAA Division I Kennesaw
State where she played for two seasons.
McManus is no stranger to the Rams, but he will take over a new
addition to the Rams as he will guide the Rams’ newly reinstated
men’s golf team. In addition to his duties as the men’s golf head
coach, McManuswill also continue in his duties as the quarterbacks
coach of the Rams football team. McManus is a 2009 graduate of Wake
Forest University with a degree in communication. He began his
coaching career as a volunteer at Kent State. He was also an extra
in The Dark Knight Rises starring Christian Bale.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to be the head coach. Being able to
bring the program back is exciting for the school and athletic
department,” McManus said. “The goal is to get the program to
championship caliber play as soon as possible and I think we have
the resources and support to do that quickly.”
The Rams golf team will begin play in the spring of 2020 while the
Rams volleyball team will open their season, Friday, September 6th
in Whitaker Gymnasium on the campus of Winston-Salem State
University when they take on the Erskine Fleet. For more information
on Rams athletics, contact the WSSU Office of Athletic Media
Relations at (33^) 750-2143 or log on to www.WSSURams.com. |
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Branch Joins CU Swimming Staff
Evann Carpenter
MURFREESBORO, N.C. – The Chowan Athletic Department and head coach
Nikki White announced the hiring of Michael Branch as Assistant
Men's and Women's Swimming Coach for the 2019-2020 season.
Michael comes to Chowan after two years as Assistant Coach and
Recruiting Coordinator for the Wilmington College Men's and Women's
Swim Team, where he coached one conference champion and three
all-conference finishers.
Prior to Wilmington, Michael was Head Swim Coach for Legacy High
School in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he coached two individual state
champions, one relay state champion, and two state runner-ups. He
was alsoan Assistant Coach for the Las Vegas Swim Club.
Michael swam for the University of Mount Union, where he was a four
year letter winner and earned all-conference honors in the 1650 yard
freestyle and 400 yard individual medley. He graduated from Mount
Unionin 2016 with a bachelor's of science in Athletic Training with
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Howard Football’s Duo Wideouts Selected to the
Phil Steele Preseason FCS All-America Team
10 Bison receive Phil Steele Preseason FCS All-Conference honors
Derek W. Bryant
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CLEVELAND (August 8, 2019) – Phil Steele, nationally known as one of
the best football analyst in the entire country, announced his2019
Preseason FCS All-America squads where Howard University’s senior
wideout duo of Kyle Anthony (Miramar, Fla.) and Jequez Ezzard
(College Park, Ga.) were among the honorees. The announcement came
Wednesday.
Both standouts were named to the Phil Steele Preseason FCS
All-America Third Team.
Last season, Anthony and Ezzard gave defensive coordinators'
nightmares as they took turns victimizing several secondaries
throughout the year. Anthony led the conference inreceptions per
game (5.3) and finished third in receiving yards per game (65.9).
Ezzard led the country in yards per reception (26.6), while setting
a new school record for receiving yards in a game (223) at Ohio
(Sept. 1).
Furthermore, Steele unveiled his FCS Preseason All-Conference Teams
where 10 Bison made the list.
Among the honorees included Anthony (First Team), Ezzard (First
Team), Marcellos Allison (Durham, N.C./First Team), Tye Freeland
(Petersburg, Va./Third Team), Malik Hyatt (Gastonia, N.C./First
Team), Aaron Motley (Richmond, Va./Third Team), Caylin Newton
(Atlanta/Preseason Player of the Year/First Team), Dedrick Parson
(Philadelphia/First Team), Zamon Robinson (Silver Spring, Md./Second
Team) and Aaron Walker (Washington, D.C./Third Team).
These teams were selected by Phil Steele & the draft scout.com
staff. Since 2001, Draftscout.com has been the gold standard
industry leading database built for compiling & charting College
Football Prospects from Prep to Pro.
To view the 2019 Phil Steele’s FCS Preseason All-America and
All-Conference Teams, please click here.
On Aug. 31, the Ron Prince era begins at FBS foe Maryland. Kickoff
is set for noon on the Big Ten Network.
About Howard University Athletics
The Howard University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
sponsors 19 NCAA Division I men and women varsity sports. The
programs represent six conferences: The Mid-EasternAthletic
Conference (MEAC), Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), Coastal
Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA), Sun Belt Conference, Eastern
College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and Atlantic Sun (ASUN)
Conference.
About Phil Steele
Phil Steele is nationally known as one of the best football analyst
in the entire country. His superior knowledge of the game has landed
him on the voting committee for every major post season awards
including the prestigious Heisman Trophy.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at
www.HUBison.comor Phil Steele at www.PhilSteele.com. |
[Chowan Athletics] Hawks cross Country Releases 2019 Schedule
L. Charlotte DinkinsMURFREESBORO, N.C. – Under new direction
of head coach Erica
Blubaugh, the Chowan Men's and Women's Cross Country teams
released their 2019 schedule on Tuesday afternoon.
Their 2019 season will feature five meets splitting their travel
between Maryland and North and South Carolina. The Hawks will open
their season with the Due West Opener hosted by new league opponent,
Erskine, on September 6 in Due West, S.C.
The team will then travel to Frederick, Md. to participate in the
Blazer Twilight Meet hosted by Division III Hood College before
heading to Rocky Mount, N.C. to compete in the North Carolina
Wesleyan Classic on September 21.
The Hawks will take nearly month off before returning to Frederick,
Md. to face opponents in the Hood College Open on October 19. Chowan
will then gear up for their first appearance in the 2019 Conference
Carolinas Championship on October 26 hosted by Mount Olive.
Entering into their first season in the Conference Carolinas, the
Chowan Men's and Women's Cross Country programs were predicted to
finish 10th and 12th, respectively in the 2019 Conference Carolinas
Preseason Coaches Poll.
For the men, Mount Olive is predicted to take the title, while North
Greenville is predicted with second while Emmanuel follows in third.
On the women's side, Mount Olive is predicted to take the crown,
while North Greenville and King were selected to round out the
top-three.
Returning for the Hawks is senior Kevin
Taylor, and Juniors Lela
Knight and Elizabeth
Stokes. Kevin
Taylor concluded his 2018 campaign by shaving off two
minutes at the 2018 CIAA Cross Country Championship. Taylor posted a
30:45.5 averaging a 6:08.7 minute mile for the Blue and White.
Lela Knight returns to improve off her 2018 success as the
first ever All-Conference selection for Chowan. Knight finished 14th at
the CIAA Championships with a time of 21:19.2 averaging a 6:51.3
minute mile.
Adding to the strength of the Hawks is Elizabeth
Stokes who crossed the line at 24:11.7 at the 2018 CIAA
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Lela Knight returns to improve off her 2018 success as the
first ever All-Conference selection for Chowan. Knight finished 14th at
the CIAA Championships with a time of 21:19.2 averaging a 6:51.3
minute mile.
Adding to the strength of the Hawks is Elizabeth
Stokes who crossed the line at 24:11.7 at the 2018 CIAA
Championships.
Men's Schedule here
Women's Schedule here
Full Preseason Polls here |
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The 2019 MEAC / SWAC Challenge |
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more ready. Be sure to come by our last Kick-off Friday and
Wednesday Wind Down events of the summer as we continue the
countdown. Then get excited for our MEAC / SWAC Challenge Battle of
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Sneak Peek into the 2019 MEAC / SWAC Challenge
Check out our player preview to find out who to watch in this year’s
MEAC / SWAC Challenge! We've got all you need to know
here. |
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NCCU Student-Athlete of the Month: Gabriel Cucalon
Kevin Buczek
DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central University senior Gabriel
Cucalon has been named the NCCU Student-Athlete of the Month for
June 2019 in recognition of his outstanding performance on the
courtand in the classroom.
Cucalon was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men’s
Tennis Player of the Year and NCCU Male Student-Athlete of the Year
alongside Corey Joyce to cap off astellar collegiate career forthe
Eagles.
In his senior season, Cucalon posted a team-best 11-4 singles
record. He played atop NCCU’s lineup all season and won nine
consecutive matches in one stretch. Cucalon wasa perfect 6-0 against
league opposition.
Cucalon started off his senior season by winning the A Flight of the
HBCU National Championships for a second time in the fall.
The four-time NCCU men’s tennis team MVP and three-time All-MEAC
selection set a new NCAA Division I era program record for career
singles wins with 46 wins.
Cucalon has been an ITA Scholar-Athlete and MEAC All-Academic
selection throughout his playing career for the Eagles.
The resident of Guayaquil, Ecuador, graduated from NCCU in May with
a Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing. Cucalon completed his
undergraduate work with a 3.568 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
He next plans to work on an MBA at NCCU and serve as a graduate
assistant coach for the Eagles.
For a complete list of award winners, visit NCCUEaglePride.com. |
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Hawks Athletics Announce 2019 Themed Football
Games
MURFREESBORO, N.C. - The Chowan University Department of Athletics
is excited to announce its themed games for the 2019 home football
season. The Hawks will host four home games this season, the first
being Saturday, September 14th when Alderson Broaddus comes to town
for a 1:00pm kick off.
September 14, 2019-vs. Alderson Broaddus, 1:00pm, Garrison Stadium
CU ACADEMIC CHAMPIONS DAY / COMMUNITY & CLUB DAY
The Athletic Department will recognize two groups this Saturday.
First, all student-athletes with a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade
point average. Second, the department will recognize clubs and
organizations on campus. Campus advisors and/or club officers will
be recognized in between quarters of the game. If interested in
participating please contact Meredith Long, longm@chowan.edu. The
department will host our annual community function during the
contest with a tailgate, face painting, inflatables and more.
September 21, 2019-vs. Shaw, 6:00pm, Garrison Stadium
MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS DAY
Please join the CU community for Military & First Responders
Appreciation Day where all retired and active members with a Valid
ID will receive free admission to the game. We will also recognize
those military and first responders in attendance at halftime of the
game.
October 26, 2019-vs. Elizabeth City State, 1:00pm, Garrison Stadium
HOMECOMING & I'M A HAWK DAY
At halftime of the game the University will recognize the 2019
Distinguished Alumni class followed by the 2019 CU Homecoming Court
and crowning of the 2019 CU Homecoming King and Queen. The athletic
department is asking that all CU fans wear CU Blue to support the
Hawks on game day and help us BLUE OUT the stands! There will be a
video made this game where fans can participate in a "I'M A HAWK"
production.
November 2, 2019-vs. Virginia State, 1:00pm, Garrison Stadium
HALL OF FAME GAME & CU TEAM DAY
The CU Athletics Department will recognize the 2019 CU Athletics Jim
Garrison Hall of Fame class at halftime of the game. In between
quarters, all athletic teams will be recognized and are asked to
dress in team issued gear.
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Winston-Salem State Football, Basketball
Returning to WSNC 90.5 FM
Trevin Goodwin
Starting on Sept. 5, Rams football, basketball will be broadcast
live on WSSU-based station.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (8/8/19) – Winston-Salem State Rams football,
and men’s and women’s basketball will have a new broadcast home
starting this fall, WSNC 90.5 FM, the university’s radio station.
“We are excited about our games being broadcast live on our own WSNC
90.5 FM,” saint WSSU Interim Director of Athletics George Knox said.
“This new partnership will allow us to reach an even wider audience
through the radio and thelive stream on WSNC’s website.”
At least eight Rams football games, including all home games and two
away games, will be broadcast on WSNC starting with the season
opener at UNC-Pembroke on Sept. 5.
"One of my main priorities since arriving at WSNC has been growing
our audience to allow the station to be a major community outreach
source for Winston-Salem State University,” said Brian Anthony, WSNC
general manager. “I'm very pleased that we’re in a position to
return WSSU football and basketball, after a 10-year absence, to the
airwaves of the campus radio station.”
As part of the partnership, select Rams’ basketball games will be
broadcast on the radio for the first time since 2009.
For the seventh year in a row, Ken Winfrey will return as the
play-by-play announcer for the Rams football and basketball games.
Since 2013, Rams football has been broadcast on WTOB 96.3 FM.
“It goes without saying, but we are very appreciative to WTOB for
making it possible for Rams fans to continue hearing both football
and basketball games since 2013," Knox said.
At 10,000 watts, WSNC’s coverage area includes Forsyth, Davie,
Davidson, Randolph and Guilford counties, and a worldwide audience
through wsncradio.org.
Anthony said there are a number of sponsorship and partnership
opportunities available for local businesses and corporations that
are interested in supporting Rams Athletics and reaching fans
through the broadcast on WSNC.
A broadcast schedule for home men’s and women’s basketball games
will be announced this fall.
WSNC 90.5 FM, with studios and tower at WSSU, provides jazz, blues,
reggae, Latin and gospel music programming; news and public affairs
content from National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Radio
International (PRI); and local public affairs programming. The
station, part of the Division of Strategic Communications,
celebrated 35 years of service to the Piedmont Triad in 2018.
For more information on Rams athletics log on to
www.WSSURams.com
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