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SHAW’S
FOOTBALL SPRING SCRIMMAGE
SHINES THROUGH THE RAIN
April
5, 2008 –
Raleigh, NC –
The Shaw
University Football program withstood the mud and
the rain to take to the athletic gridiron at Hillside High
School today in Durham, NC. Shaw showcased a stimulating mix
of talent from returning players and new additions to the
team. The 2007 CIAA Champions operated in a modified
atmosphere that displayed a sneak preview of offensive and
defensive schemes while, most importantly, educating the
student-athletes on prevention of injury.
The Shaw University Bears will begin play on August 30th against Albany State University in Albany, Georgia. The out-of-conference competition is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m.
Louis Ellis tagged as
2008 100% wrong club defensive player of the year
January
26, 2008 – It is quite
normal for words like “honored,” “recognized,” and “awarded” to be
mentioned when speaking in reference to Shaw Football’s #92 Louis Ellis
(Defensive Lineman / Junior /
Recreation / Jackson, MS).
In this occasion, the football collegiate celebrity is being recognized as
the 2008 CIAA Defensive Player of the Year by the 100 % Wrong Club.
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Ellis selected to
2007 d2football.com all-America team
January
2008 – Shaw
Football’s #92 Louis Ellis
(Defensive
Lineman / Junior / Recreation / Jackson, MS)
is once again being hoisted onto the “honor podium” as he was recently named
to the 2007 D2Football.com All-America Second Team. Ellis joins an elite
class of student-athletes that have been honored by the well-known
organization since its induction in 2000. Furthermore, Ellis’ stellar
performance has positioned Shaw University as one of 54 schools represented
and as one of only three CIAA institutions with student-athletes selected.
coach asberry & louis ellis
honored with post season awards
January 15, 2008 – Washington, DC –The Pigskin Club of Washington, DC has selected Shaw University Football’s Head Coach Darrell Asberry as their 2007 CIAA Coach of the Year and Louis Ellis (#92 / Defensive Lineman / Junior / Recreation / Jackson, MS) has been chosen as the 2007 CIAA Player of the Year. More
All Hail Shaw U!
Bears Reign as Crowned CIAA Football Champions
November 10, 2007 -
Charlotte, NC - The #12 Shaw University Bears traveled approximately 175
miles to American Legion Memorial Stadium to challenge the #8 Panthers of
Virginia Union University for title and rights to the CIAA Football
Championship. Despite starting the game as the "undisputed declared
underdogs," the Bears had a streaming supply of an unwavering will to win
pumped into both ventricles of their solar eclipse size heart to bypass the
Panthers with a 31 - 24 double overtime triumph.
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SPOTLIGHT SHINES ON SEVEN SHAW STUDENT-ATHLETES SELECTED TO 2007 ALL-CIAA FOOTBALL TEAM
November 5, 2007 – Hampton,
VA – The Central
Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) has announced its 2007
All-Conference Teams. Shaw University has three student-athletes that have
been named to the All-CIAA Football Team and four student-athletes
positioned on the All-CIAA Second Football Team.
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SHAW’S
ELLIS ELECTED AS
2007 CIAA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
November 5, 2007
–
Hampton, VA
– The consistent, nervous finger tapping ceases and the balloon bouquet of
curiosity is set free as the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)
honors Shaw University’s Louis Ellis (#92
/ Defensive Lineman / Junior / Recreation / Jackson, MS) as the
2007 Defensive Player of the Year.
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SHAW FOOTBALL SCORES FOUR BEARS ON ALL-CIAA ROOKIE TEAM
November 5, 2007 – Hampton, VA – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has announced its 2007 All-CIAA Rookie Team. Shaw University has three student-athletes that have earned positions on the All-CIAA Rookie Team Offense and one student-athlete on the All-CIAA Rookie Team Defense. More
CIAA NAMES SHAW’S POWELL
AS A FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
November 5, 2007 – Hampton, VA – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) has recently released its Players of the Week for the conclusion of play in week eleven. Shaw University’s Ryne Powell (#39 / Kicker / Junior / History / Brown Summit, NC) was voted as the Specialty Player of the Week. Powell’s prestigious honor stems from his performance in Shaw’s season finale against their cross-town rivals in which he sealed the Bears’ 17 – 3 triumph over Saint Augustine’s with a 45 yard field goal. His three points were the only points scored in the second half. More
Shaw FOOTBALL now spells...
C-I-A-A W-E-S-T-E-R-N D-I-V-I-S-I-O-N C-H-A-M-P-S
November 3, 2007 - Durham, NC - The Shaw
University Bears are now the undisputed top team in the western division and
have EARNED an all-star pass to play in 2007 CIAA Football Championship held
next weekend in the Queen City. The Bears country cooked their cross-town
rivals for a 17 - 3 victory. This win serves as a momentous memory in Shaw's
athletic history as it was the first time ever Shaw defeated the Falcons
since the Bears inaugural season of play and marks the second time the Bears
have advanced to the championship circle in the football program's four year
existence.
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SHAW’S PAZDRY RECEIVES NATIONAL FOOTBALL HONOR
November 1, 2007 – North Aurora, IL – The Bear’s Oliver Pazdry (#74 / Offensive Lineman / 6 – 4 / 310 lbs / Junior / Business Administration) can add another career highlight to his statistical profile. Pazdry was chosen as one of 15 players honored as a NCAA Division II National Player of the Week for the week ending October 29, 2007. The prestigious honor is an anticipated and much respected release from Don Hansen’s National Weekly Football Gazette. More
shaw's
Football Department of Defense Ranked #1 in Nation
October 31, 2007 -
The Shaw University Bears have competed
vigorously and with high intensity in their quest to secure a change to
appear in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association's (CIAA)
Championship circle. Currently, the Bears hold the top spot in the Western
Division with a record of 6 -3 Overall, 5 - 1 CIAA, and 2 - 1 Division.
Recently, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) released its
Division II Football National Ranking Summary with Shaw University listed as
the National Leader in Defense.
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CIAA Card Pazdry & Powell with Players of the Week Football Honors
October 29, 2007 –
Hampton, VA
– Early this afternoon, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)
released its anticipated list for week ten’s players of the week. For the
second time of the season, Shaw simultaneously had representatives
recognized with two out of the eight honors.
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Shaw Spoils Bowie’s Homecoming Bash
October 27, 2007 – Bowie, MD – The western division’s number two seeded Shaw University Bears bussed to Bulldog Stadium to battle the eastern division’s fourth seeded Bowie State University Bulldogs. Despite being assessed 12 penalties for 141 yards loss, Shaw succeeded in the Bear-Bulldog brawl for a 16 – 14 triumph. Shaw’s record advances to 6 – 3 Overall, 5 – 1 CIAA, and 3 – 1 Division.
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SHAW’S VEHICLE OF SUCCESS DELAYED AT
FAYETTEVILLE
October 20, 2007 – Fayetteville, NC –
The Shaw University Bears visited their western
division foe; the Broncos of Fayetteville State University. The first place
Bears were only nine points away from re-writing CIAA history to win their
division at an earlier week than any divisional winner. Sadly, Shaw was
upset with a loss to FSU 24 – 16. Shaw remains as the first place team in
the western division with a record of 5 – 3 Overall, 4 – 1 CIAA, and 2 – 1
Division.
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Oh What a Homecoming!
Bears Only Team in CIAA Still Undefeated in Conference Play
October 13, 2007 – Durham, NC
– The Shaw University Bears tracked to Durham County Stadium for their third
home game against the Blue Bears of Livingstone College. Shaw added huge
hype to the Homecoming celebration by rolling over Livingstone 35 – 7. The
Bears executed on offense and defense with stellar performance as the
offense totaled 402 yards and the defense pawed the Blue Bears to only
accumulate only 52 yards total offense. Shaw continues on with a four game
winning streak. Shaw stands strong at a perfect 4 – 0 in the western
division and as the only current CIAA collegiate crew to be unbeaten in
conference competition.
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SHAW’S PAZDRY &
BRAXTON RECEIVE WEEK EIGHT FOOTBALL HONORS
Virginia Beach, VA – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
recently totaled tally marks for week eight player/coach of the week
nominations. Shaw University’s received two of the eight awarded honors.More
Shaw Spoils Saint Paul’s Homecoming Hoorah
Lawrenceville, VA – Second year Head Coach Darrell Asberry piloted his Shaw University Bears to Russell Athletic Field to play the Tigers of Saint Paul’s College. The Bears silenced the shouts of returning SPC alumni and put a picket fence around their first place position in the CIAA’s Western Division with a 26 – 9 triumph over the Tigers. Shaw stretches their winning streak to three games as they deservingly escort a record of 4 – 2 Overall, 3 – 0 CIAA, and 1 – 0 Division. More
Shaw’s Defense Helps Bears to a 24-7 Victory Over Miles
Fairfield, AL – The Bears of Shaw University (1-0) start their 2007 football campaign on the road with a 24-7 victory over the Golden Bears of Miles College (0-1). Despite a cloudy and rainy day, the Bears were still able to get things moving in their favor as they got warmed up in the second quarter. More
Bears Hold Inter Squad Scrimmage at Chavis Park
Raleigh, NC – Head Coach Darrell Asberry and the Bears of Shaw University will hold their first inter squad scrimmage on Saturday, August 11th at Chavis Park at 10:00 am. Coach Asberry and the staff would like to invite everyone to come out and get a preview of the upcoming 2007 football season. More
Shaw assistant is teaching from his past
McGeorge enters second year at the school
, Staff Writer
RALEIGH,
NC - Rich McGeorge climbed a narrow stairwell at Shaw Football House on
Person Street and settled into a small office.
Two computers, a telephone, an empty soft-drink bottle and a family picture sat on his desk. In one corner, a fan whirred, creating a soft breeze that symbolized the winds of change.
Nowhere was
there evidence of McGeorge's distinguished past, which included nine years
as a Green Bay Packers tight end, two All-America seasons at Elon University
and assistant coaching stints with the Miami Dolphins, the University of
Florida and Duke.
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Shaw Football Predicted to Finish Fourth in CIAA West
PETERSBURG, VA (July 26, 2007) - The
Shaw University football team under the direction of
second year head coach Darrell Asberry, is predicted
to finish fourth in the Central Intercollegiate
Athletic Association (CIAA) Western Division as
selected by the league's coaches. The Bears
finished the 2006 campaign with a 3-7 overall record
and a fourth place finish in the Eastern Division.
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Shaw to Participate in Down East Viking Football Classic Press Conference
Rocky Mount, NC - On Wednesday, July 18 at 11:00 am the City of Rocky Mount will hold its annual press conference for the 10th Annual Down East Viking Football Classic. The classic will feature of the host Vikings of Elizabeth City State University and the Bears of Shaw University. The contest will take place in Rocky Mount, NC on September 22, 2007 with a kick off time of 2:00. More
Asberry to Speak at CIAA Football Press Conference and Luncheon
Hampton, VA - The Central Intercollegiate
Athletic Association (CIAA) will hold its annual
Football Press Conference and Luncheon on July 26,
2007 at 11:00am in Jones Dining Hall on the campus
of Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA.
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Shaw Football Program Announces New Venue
Raleigh, NC – (May 9, 2007) Shaw University is taking athletic programming to another level. The University is excited to announce that the Shaw football program will play the 2007-2008 season in the Durham County Stadium located at 2700 Stadium Drive in Durham, NC. Sitting on more than 31 acres, the 8,500 seat Stadium is the ideal venue for kickoff of the first home game of the 2007 season on September 15th against Morehouse University at 1:00 p.m. More
Outstanding Football Athletes Honored with Spring Awards
Raleigh,
NC – (April 5, 2007) The
Football Program at Shaw University recognized outstanding athleticism with
the presentation of 2007 Spring Awards. Players were awarded in several
offensive and defensive categories including leadership, academics and most
improved skills.
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March 8, 2007
SHAW UNIVERSITY RELEASES 2007 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Raleigh, NC- Head Football Coach Darrell Asberry and the Athletic Department have released the 2007 Shaw University football schedule. (More)
