Athletics

Dr. Doom: NFL Hall of Famer Ex-linebacker Brazile aims to position JSU for greater success 0
- Alumni in Action, Athletics, Cover Story, Featured, Winter 2018
- February 4, 2019
The Jackson State University alum noted that out of tens of thousands who play football in parks, local schools, college and the NFL that he’s now part of an elite group. “There are only 318 Hall of Famers, and I’m No. 312.” However, before the suspense was over in the Hilton hotel, he and his
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Blue Bengals donate $75,000 to Athletics 0
- Athletics, SPORTS, Winter 2017 Issue
- March 5, 2018
The Blue Bengal Athletic Association presented a $75,000 check to JSU’s Department of Athletics to benefit 18 various sports programs offered by the HBCU. The donation is part of the nonprofit organization’s annual giving. Willie Owens has been vice president of the Blue Bengals for three years and a member of the association for nearly
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Student-athletes are leaders in NCAA academic report 0
- Athletics, Winter 2017 Issue
- March 5, 2018
For the sixth straight year, the Jackson State University Division of Athletics received favorable NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores, and all of JSU’s 18 sponsored sports are eligible for post-season play for the 2017-18 academic year. “Our student-athletes continue to raise the bar each and every year in conjunction with our Athletics Academic Enhancement
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Seven enter 2017 JSU Sports Hall of Fame 0
- Athletics, Featured, SPORTS, Winter 2017 Issue
- March 5, 2018
Jackson State University’s Division of Sports inducted seven former outstanding athletes during its 30th Sports Hall of Fame banquet ceremony on Sept. 22, in the Student Center Ballroom on the main campus. This year’s banquet ceremony honored athletes in three sports: baseball, football and track and field. Those who were enshrined have made a mark
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Javancy Jones nominated for C Spire Conerly Trophy 0
- Athletics, Fall 2016 Issue
- January 13, 2017
Jackson State junior defensive end Javancy Jones was nominated for the 20th annual C Spire Wireless Conerly Trophy at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in December. Jones finished the 2015 season as the national leader in tackles for loss with 25.5. He also led the Tigers in tackles with 107 and posted
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Jackson Touchdown Club gives Jones Most Valuable Senior Award 0
- Athletics, Fall 2016 Issue, SPORTS
- January 13, 2017
When the Jackson Touchdown Club named its statewide honorees for its Most Valuable Senior Awards defensive end/linebacker Javancy Jones received the award for Jackson State University. Jones is a three-time All-SWAC (Southwestern Athletic Conference) performer, a four time All-American and was a finalist for the 2015 C Spire Conerly Award. At the end of his
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