Former FAMU punter Coleman selected to 2021 Black College Football Hall of Fame class
Former FAMU punter Greg Coleman (left) was the first African-American punter in NFL history.Photo submitted by FAMU Special to the Outlook Former FAMU punter Greg Coleman was among six inductees named to the 12th class of the Black College Football Hall of Fame last Thursday. Coleman, who played for the
Anweiler, McLeod among 2020 TCC alumni HOF inductees
Brian Anweiler Mike McLeod Special to the Outlook Former athletics director Brian Anweiler and current head baseball coach Mike McLeod were among the Class of 2020 inductees into Tallahassee Community College’s Alumni and Friends Hall of Fame. The nine-person class was recognized during an on-campus ceremony in earlier in the
Seminoles’ Williams, Vassell taken in first round of NBA draft
Patrick Williams’ selection in the NBA draft makes him the third one-and-done FSU player in school history.Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Devin Vassell was the second FSU player drafted when he was taken by the San Antonio Spurs as the 11th player in the first round.Photo special to the Outlook
For the first time in history, an all-Black crew officiate an NFL game
None of the officials who made up the all-Black crews has fewer than three years experience.Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In 1965, after beginning his officiating career working college football games in the San Francisco Bay Area, the NFL hired Burl
No storybook start for new women’s basketball coach at FAMU after all
Shalon Pillow had her coaching debut at FAMU scrubbed by the coronavirus.Photo by FAMU athletics By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer A better script couldn’t have been written – two childhood basketball players squaring off against each other in their debuts as head coaches. That was the
Leon County to host high school football state championships Dec.16-19
All 8 classifications to compete at Doak Campbell Tallahassee will host the state high school football championships in December, the first time since 2002.Photo courtesy Dennis Moye Special to the Outlook GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Leon County has been selected to host the 2020 Class 1A – 8A Florida High School
Rattlers, Wildcats set for virtual Florida Classic
FAMU and B-CU are asking their supporters to watch the online Florida Classic events and donate financially to both universities.Photo special to the Outlook Special to the Outlook ORLANDOBethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M University will host “Virtual Florida Blue Florida Classic Week” in November, a collection of online events celebrating
FAMU, FSU resume basketball play after 16 seasons
When FAMU and FSU meet in a women’s basketball program at the Lawson Center on Nov. 25, it will be the first game between the two programs since 2004.Submitted FSU athletics photo Stephen Stone Seminoles.com The Florida State women’s basketball team has announced its four-game non-conference schedule for the 2020-21
Wolfpack win overshadows Purdy performance
Quarterback Bailey Hockman, who began his career at FSU before transferring, threw for three touchdowns and ran for another to lead North Carolina State to a 38-22 victory over Florida State 38-22 last Saturday night.Photo courtesy the ACC By Chuck Walsh Seminoles.com RALEIGH, N.C. – Florida State quarterback Chubba Purdy
Dave Roberts becomes second Black manager to win the World Series
On the way to capturing the World Series, Dave Roberts guided the Dodgers from a 2-0 and 3-1 deficit in the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves.Photo special to the Outlook Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The Los Angeles Dodgers are the champions of baseball in large