1.20.04
Woodard Named All-American
Cornerback Shawn Woodard was named to the 2003 Don Hansen's Football Gazette NCAA Division II All-America team.

The sophomore from Rock Hill, SC led the nation in interceptions (1.6), recording 13 and passes defended (3.0)  Twice this season he recorded four interceptions in a game (9/27, 11/8), was named CIAA Player of the Week three times and first team All-CIAA. 

12.19.03
Team Selected Freshman of the Year
Usually, on any particular Rookie of the Year team, one player would be named Rookie of the Year.  This year the whole Shaw program was named Dopke.com College Sports Report Rookie of the Year.  Shaw's team was made up mostly of freshman, as the Bears finished 7-3, 4-3 in the CIAA eastern division. 

12.17.03
Woodard Selected to All-South Region Team
Shaw cornerback Shawn Woodard was selected to the Daktronics and Don Hansen All-South Region second teams.  Running back Byron Cary and defensive tackle Walif Campbell were also selected to the Daktronics All-South Region second team, while Cary and center Robert Rhodes were selected to Don Hansen's All-South Region third team.  Go to story

11.12.03
Five Named All-CIAA; Kimbrough Named Rookie of the Year; Nine Named All-Rookie
The CIAA announced its All-Conference first and second football teams today and five Shaw players were named to those teams.  Cornerback Shawn Woodard, running back Byron Cary and center Robert Rhodes were named to the first team, while defensive tackle Walif Campbell and punter William Sanders were named to the second team.  Jermonty Kimbrough was named CIAA Rookie of the Year.  Go to story

11.11.03
Shaw Football Coaches Show 
The Shaw Football Coaches Radio Show featuring Shaw head football coach Deondri Clark will air for the final time tonight on WSHA 88.9-FM.  Coach Clark will talk about the final game of the regular season against Webber International, and the season as a whole.  To talk to Coach Clark you may call toll free at 1-800-241-0421 or locally at (919) 546-8430.  To listen to the show log on to www.wshafm.org or click the WSHA RADIO logo at the top right of this page.

11.10.03
Woodard Named National Player of Week; Cary Honorable Mention
In addition to being named CIAA Player of the Week, Shaw cornerback Shawn Woodard was named D2Football.com's National Player of the Week for the second time this season.  Running back Byron Cary was named CIAA Offensive Back of the Week and honorable mention to D2Football.com.  Go to story

11.8.03
Bears End Regular Season with Beating of Warriors
Lakeland, FL - Shawn Woodard recorded four interceptions, one he returned 99 yards for a touchdown and Byron Cary had 19 carries for 262 yards and two touchdowns as the Bears crushed Webber International 50-15 at Legion Field.

Shaw (7-3) totaled 583 yards of total offense, the most on any opponent this season.

11.6.03
Shaw vs. Webber International to Air on WSHA
The Shaw vs. Webber International game will air on WSHA 88.9-FM beginning at 12:30 p.m. with the pre-game show.  Chester Davis and Donal Ware will call all the live action.  To listen to the game via the Internet click on the WSHA RADIO logo in the upper left hand corner of this page.

11.4.03
Shaw Football Coaches Show 
The Shaw Football Coaches Radio Show featuring Shaw head football coach Deondri Clark airs tonight and every Tuesday throughout the course of the football season on WSHA 88.9-FM.  Coach Clark will talk about the final game of the regular season against Webber International, as well as the 28-17 homecoming victory this past Saturday against Virginia State.  To talk to Coach Clark you may call toll free at 1-800-241-0421 or locally at (919) 546-8430.  To listen to the show log on to www.wshafm.org or click the WSHA RADIO logo at the top right of this page.

11.3.03
Three Named Player of the Week
Shaw quarterback Jermonty Kimbrough, free safety Torrance Nunnally and offensive tackle Courtney Safford were named CIAA Players of the Week.  Go to story

11.1.03
Shaw Impressive in Homecoming Victory
CARY – Shaw is guaranteed a winning season for the first time since 1970.  And Shaw wins its second-straight homecoming.

It was a battle of the two best offenses and two best quarterbacks in the CIAA.  Kevin Jones, the senior, came into the game leading the CIAA in passing yards and total offense.  Jermonty Kimbrough came in second in both categories.  The day belonged to Kimbrough.

Kimbrough racked up 439 yards of total offense with three touchdowns as Shaw beat Virginia State 28-17 before a crowd of 6,104 at Trojan Stadium.  Go to story

10.28.03
Shaw Football Coaches Show 
The Shaw Football Coaches Radio Show featuring Shaw head football coach Deondri Clark airs tonight and every Tuesday throughout the course of the football season on WSHA 88.9-FM.  Coach Clark will talk about the upcoming homecoming game against Virginia State, as well as the 41-17 victory over Elizabeth City State this past Saturday.  To talk to Coach Clark you may call toll free at 1-800-241-0421 or locally at (919) 546-8430.  To listen to the show log on to www.wshafm.org or click the WSHA RADIO logo at the top right of this page.

10.28.03
Homecoming Tickets on Sale
Homecoming tickets are on sale in the comptroller's office located on the first floor in Tyler Hall.  General admission tickets are $20, children are $5 and Shaw students are free.  Shaw will take on Virginia State on Saturday November 1 at 2:00 p.m. at Garner Senior High School.  For further ticket information call (919) 546-8223.

10.27.03
Kimbrough Named DII Player of the Week
The accolades continue to pile up for Shaw quarterback Jermonty Kimbrough as he was named D2Football.com's Offensive Player of the Week.  Khaleel Sutherland was named to the honorable mention defensive team.  Go to story

10.27.03
Safford, Kimbrough Named Players of Week
Shaw offensive tackle Courtney Safford and quarterback Jermonty Kimbrough were named CIAA Offensive Lineman and Rookie of the Week, respectively.  

Safford (6-4, 290), a freshman from Augusta, GA, was instrumental in Shaw racking up 459 yards of total offense in the 41-17 victory over Elizabeth City State.  This is the second time Safford has been named Offensive Lineman of the Week.

Kimbrough (5-11, 170), a freshman from Mobile, AL, tallied 449 of Shaw's 459 yards of total offense and accounted for all six of Shaw's touchdowns.  He completed 21-of-40 passes for 379 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions and carried the ball 14 times for 70 yards and two touchdowns.

10.25.03
Shaw Beats Elizabeth City State
Raleigh – The streak is over.

Shaw quarterback Jermonty Kimbrough accounted for 449 yards of Shaw's 459 yards of total offense as the Shaw football team snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating the Vikings of Elizabeth City 41-17 before a crowd of 2,221 at John Baker Stadium.

Shaw (5-3, 3-3) scored first as they moved the ball 48 yards on eight plays and scored on a one-yard run by Jermonty Kimbrough with the first quarter putting the Bears up 7-0. The Vikings scored in the second quarter ending a 12-play 35-yard drive with a 36-yard field goal by Kenneth Milhayov to cut the lead to 7-3. Shaw would answer back late in the second quarter on a 30-yard pass from Kimbrough to Damon Harrison to cap of a six-play 75-yard drive going up 14-3.  The Vikings would score again just before halftime on a 27-yard pass to Teyon Pender from Daniel Herlihy cutting their deficit to 14-10 at halftime.

In the second half, the Vikings (1-7, 1-5) were the first to strike on a 22-yard pass to Carlos Smith from Herlihy to give the Viking their first lead of the game 17-14 with 10:20 left in the third quarter. On the ensuing kickoff it looked as if the Bears would score as they had the ball first and goal from the one after Torrance Nunnally returned the kickoff 61 yards to the Viking 35.  Kimbrough completed passes to Charles Leonard for 12 yards and Mark Bransom (eight catches 166 yards) for 17 and the Bears had it first and goal from the Viking six.  The Bears failed to score and the Vikings took over.  

Nunnally would make his presence felt again as on the Vikings next possession, they were forced to punt.  Nunnally ran Kevin Dodson's punt back 63 yards for what looked like a touchdown but was called out at the one-yard line.  Kimbrough ran right behind Robert Rhodes for the one-yard plunge and the Bears took the lead for good 20-17 after the missed extra-point.  After the team's traded possessions, the Vikings were driving when Khaleel Sutherland intercepted his first of two passes and ran it back 12 yards into Viking territory.  Two plays later, Kimbrough found Bransom for a 20-yard touchdown and the Bears extended the lead to 27-17. 

Kimbrough had his best game of his career completing 21-40 passes for 379 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions.  He also carried the ball 14 times for 70 yards and two touchdowns.

The Bears will play Virginia State on homecoming next Saturday at Garner Senior High. Kick-off will be at 2:00pm.

Note: The 2002 Shaw women's cross country team was honored in a ring ceremony before the start of the game.  Chairman of the Board Willie E. Gary presented the rings to the 2002 CIAA Champions.

10.21.03
Shaw Football Coaches Show 
  The Shaw Football Coaches Radio Show featuring Shaw head football coach Deondri Clark airs tonight and every Tuesday throughout the course of the football season on WSHA 88.9-FM.  Coach Clark will talk about the upcoming game against Elizabeth City State, as well as the game against Virginia Union.  To talk to Coach Clark you may call toll free at 1-800-241-0421 or locally at (919) 546-8430.  To listen to the show log on to www.wshafm.org or click the WSHA RADIO logo at the top right of this page.

10.18.03
Bears Lose Third Straight
RICHMOND - It was one of those days.

Not too much went right for the Shaw football team as they fell to Virginia Union 26-6 at Hovey Field.  Shaw managed 281 yards of total offense, most of that coming after the game was out of reach.  Virginia Union freshman John Cates did most of the damage for Virginia Union racking up more total offense than Shaw, 282 yards, as the Panthers totaled 310 yards.

Virginia Union (4-3, 3-1) scored on its first possession of the game, putting together an eight-play 52-yard drive that resulted in a Cates to Tremayne Hill 20-yard touchdown pass-and-catch and the Panthers led early 7-0.  Shaw (4-3, 2-3) could get nothing going on offense keeping the ball for 6:02 on its first drive, which resulted in a punt after 11 plays and 41 yards.  On their last possession of the quarter, Jermonty Kimbrough's pass was intercepted by Ryan Williams and Virginia Union took over at the Shaw 46 late in the first quarter.  On the first play in the second quarter, Cates found Jerome Leslie for a 19-yard touchdown and a 14-0 Panther lead.  On its next five possessions, the Bears punted three times, turned the ball over on downs and the half ended.  On its last possession of the first half, the Bears had a chance to score. They started the drive starting from their own 16 with 38 seconds remaining.  On this drive Kimbrough started out completing 3-of-4 passes, for 54 yards.  On his last completion to Kendall Nunn, a 30-yarder, Virginia Union was called for roughing the passer with no time remaining on the clock and Shaw had one more chance to score first and 10 on the Panther 15.  Kimbrough's pass to Damon Harrison went incomplete at the five as Brandon White made a jarring hit to dislodge Harrison from the ball and the Panthers held a 17-0 halftime lead.

Shaw received the ball to open the second half, but went three-and-out.  Virginia Union went four plays, 68 yards in 2:33 as Cates found Leslie again this time for a 19-yard touchdown and Virginia Union took a commanding 26-0 lead early in the third quarter. 

The Shaw defense would not yield anymore points and was able to contain Cates from that point on, but the offense could not get it going.  Shaw would get into Panther territory three times, once at the 26 and then at the 5 and finally at the 37, but fumbled twice and turned the ball over on downs.  Shaw scored with 1:13 remaining in the game as Kimbrough found Kendall Nunn for a 10-yard touchdown.

Omer Wilson led the Bears with nine tackles (seven solo), three for loss.

10.16.03
Shaw vs. Virginia Union to Air on WSHA
The Shaw vs. Virginia Union will air on WSHA 88.9-FM beginning at 1:00 p.m.  Chester Davis and Donal Ware will call all the live action.  To listen to the game via the Internet click on the WSHA RADIO logo in the upper left hand corner of this page.

10.14.03
Coaches Show Will not Air Tonight
The Shaw Football Coaches Show featuring Shaw head football coach Deondri Clark will not air tonight due to WSHA's radio-thon.  The show will resume its regular schedule on next Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. on 88.9-FM WSHA.

10.11.03
Bears Hang Tough With Bowie State
BOWIE, MD - Two-straight losses.

The last time the Bears experienced that was during the 1978 season.  But before a homecoming crowd of 4,852 screaming fans at Bulldog Stadium, Shaw would come up short by one point falling 14-13 to the Bulldogs.

The Bears (4-2, 2-2) dominated the game in most statistical categories including having 125 more total offensive yards than the Bulldogs. The Bears had five more first downs, 17 more offensive plays, and held the ball on offense almost four minutes longer than the Bulldogs. It was one category that the Bears didn't want to lead in and that was penalties. The Bears had nine penalties for 112 yards, over 50 yards more than the Bulldogs.

It was the Bulldogs (5-2, 4-0) who would strike first on a 38- yard pass from Lamar Mangio to Bakari Brown at the 9:54  mark of the first quarter. The teams would alternate possession of the football seven times including three fumbles, two by Shaw and one by Bowie State to end the first quarter.

In the Second quarter, Bowie controlled the ball for over half of the period. The Bears got as close as the 16 yard line on two occasions and failed to convert. The Bulldogs went to the half with a 7-0 lead.

The Bears opened up the second half with an 11- play 79- yard drive, capped off with a four- yard pass from Jermonty Kimbrough (14-22-182 yards and 2 TD's) to Mark Bransom to put the Bears on the board. The Chester Charles extra-point made the score 7-7 at the 9:37 mark of the third quarter. The Bears began to take control as they forced Bowie State to punt the ball away on each of its next three possessions, then scored at the 9:30 mark of the fourth quarter on a 43- yard Kimbrough to Damon Harrison touchdown pass. The point after would be blocked giving the Bears a 13-7 lead. The Bulldogs would not lay down as they took nine plays to march 70 yards and find the end-zone on a 11- yard pass from Manigo to Al-Jay Vernon. The extra-point was good and the Bulldogs would take a one- point lead  with five minutes left in the game and never look back.

Bryon Cary led Shaw in rushing with 24 carries for 70 yards, followed by Kimbrough with 7 carries for 77 yards. David Coleman was the leader on defense as he finished the game with nine tackles (four solo), two sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

The Bears will take the field again this Saturday as they continue with divisional play when they travel to Richmond to take on Virginia Union at 2:00 p.m.

10.8.03
Shaw vs. Bowie State to Air on WTIK
The Shaw vs. Bowie State game will air on a tape-delay basis at 6:00 p.m. on WTIK 1300-AM.  Chester Davis will call all the live action.  

10.7.03
Coaches Show Will not Air Tonight
The Shaw Football Coaches Show featuring Shaw head football coach Deondri Clark will not air tonight due to WSHA's radio-thon.  The show will resume its regular schedule on next Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. on 88.9-FM WSHA.

10.6.03
Bransom Named Rookie of Week
Shaw wide receiver Mark Bransom was named CIAA Rookie of the Week. Bransom (6-1, 170) a freshman from Fayetteville had eight receptions for 136 yards and one touchdown against Fayetteville State.

That brings the total to 10 Shaw players who have been Named to the CIAA Player of the Week team.

10.4.03
Bears Fall Short Against Broncos
FAYETTEVILLE – The 4-0 start is now 4-1.

Shaw gave up 21 first half points to Fayetteville State and fell 28-21 before a crowd of 3,325 at Jeralds Stadium.  The Broncos have won the last six meetings.

Shaw’s ground game was in its regular CIAA leading mode at the beginning of the game.  Byron Cary  (23 carries, 41 yards) rushed for 31 yards on four carries on the Bears first drive and scored on a two-yard run to give the Bears a 7-0 lead.  On the ensuing possession, the Broncos did some running of their own picking up 38 yards on the ground on an eight-play, 70-yard drive that took 3:54 and culminated in a Duane Taylor to Shaw Timberlake five-yard touchdown pass-and-catch, tying the game at 7-7.

The Bears (4-1, 2-1) began to open up the passing game as, quarterback Jermonty Kimbrough (20-48-2-290-2) found Fayetteville native Mark Bransom for catches of six and 28 yards.  A roughing the passing penalty against Fayetteville State gave Shaw a first and 10 from the Bronco 14.  Cary rushed for one yard on first down, and then lost two yards on second down.  Cary rushed again on third and 11 and lost five yards.  On fourth and 16 Kimbrough and Bransom hooked up again, this time over the middle in the end zone for a 20-yard touchdown.  The extra-point was missed but Shaw held a 13-7 lead. 

That would be all the scoring the Bears would muster in the first half.  Fayetteville State (3-2, 1-1) would score after a Shaw interception as Taylor found Daryl Bright running in the back of the endzone for a 16-yard touchdown.  The extra-point was converted and the Broncos led 14-13.

Both teams punted on their next possessions.  Shaw took over first and 10 from its own 44 following the Bronco punt.  Cary rushed for nine, then seven yards.  Kimbrough then found Bransom for nine yards.  Reginald Price (8 carries, 22 yards) rushed for seven yards and another Shaw first down.  The Bears offense then became stagnant as three-straight plays netted 0 yards.  On fourth and 10 from the Bronco 30, Kimbrough again found Bransom for what appeared to be a 30-yard back of the endzone one-foot-in-bounds touchdown catch.  But after conferring, the officials decided that it was not a touchdown and Fayetteville State took over on downs.  On the Broncos ensuing possession, Torrance Nunnally intercepted a pass returning it 39 yards to the Fayetteville State 14.  The Bears at this point began to find the going tough running the football as two-straight Cary rushes netted –7 yards.  On fourth down, Kimbrough’s pass was intercepted in the endzone by Walt Williams, who returned it 42 yards.  The Broncos ran the two-minute drill to perfection going on a 10-play 58-yard drive in 1:18 as Amir Holding’s four-yard touchdown run gave the Broncos a 21-13 halftime lead.

The Bears could not get anything going in the second half, fumbling on its first possession.  The Broncos capitalized as Taylor found Marques Newman for a five-yard touchdown catch and the Broncos led 28-13.

With their offense sputtering, Shaw began to play more of a field position game.  Instead of going for it on fourth down in Bronco territory, William Sanders punted two-straight times and the ball was downed at the Bronco nine and five yard lines, respectively.  On its next two possessions, Shaw went for it on fourth down.  On the first possession on fourth and one from the Bronco 33 a quarterback sneak was called to no avail.  On fourth and 10 from the Bronco 25, Kimbrough was sacked for an 11-yard loss.

As the game looked all but over for the Bears, they started their next-to-last-drive from their own 16 with 1:45 remaining.  Kimbrough found Damon Harrison (6 receptions, 90 yards) for 18 yards.  He then found Brasnom for 21 yards, 19 yards and 18 yards to the Fayetteville State 13.  On third and 10 Kimbrough found Cary for a 13-yard touchdown pass.  Shaw went for two and Kimbrough avoided a heavy Bronco rush and found Harrison for the two pints and the Bears trailed 28-21.  Shaw recovered the on-side kick and started first and 10 from its own 47 with 34 seconds remaining.  Kimbrough tried a deep pass to Bransom that went incomplete.  He then looked deep for Shawn Woodard, who was able to get his hands on the ball but Dentyl Jackson knocked it away.  On fourth and 15 Kimbrough found Cary for 19 yards as he got out of bounds with three seconds remaining.  Kimbrough’s last second pass to Kenneth Robinson was incomplete with no time remaining on the clock.

The Bears gained 382 yards of total yards to Fayetteville State’s 328.  Khaleel Sutherland led the Bears with 14 tackles (nine solo). 

Shaw will travel to Maryland to face eastern division opponent Bowie State next Saturday at 1:30 p.m.  

10.4.03
Shaw vs. Fayetteville State Game to Air on WSHA
The Shaw vs. Fayetteville State game, originally scheduled to air on WTIK 1300 AM will air on WSHA 88.9-FM.  Chester Davis and Eric Curry will call all the live action.  The pre-game show will begin at 7:00 p.m.  To listen to the game via Internet you log onto www.wshafm.org or click on the WSHA RADIO logo at the upper right of this page.

9.30.03
Shaw Football Coaches Show 
Shaw is undefeated on the season, coming off a 21-7 win over Edward Waters in the second annual Willie e. Gary Classic.  The Bears will face the defending CIAA champion the Broncos of Fayetteville State on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.  The Shaw Football Coaches Radio Show featuring Shaw head football coach Deondri Clark airs tonight and every Tuesday throughout the course of the football season on WSHA 88.9-FM.  Coach Clark will talk about the upcoming game against Fayetteville State, as well as the victory over Edward Waters.  To talk to Coach Clark you may call us toll free at 1-800-241-0421 or locally at (919) 546-8430.  To listen to the show log on to www.wshafm.org or click the WSHA RADIO logo at the top right of this page.

9.30.03
Shaw vs. Fayetteville State Game to Air on WSHA
The Shaw vs. Fayetteville State game, originally scheduled to air on WTIK 1300-AM will air on WSHA 88.9-FM.  Chester Davis and Eric Curry will call all the live action.  The pre-game show will begin at 7:00 p.m.  To listen to the game via Internet you log onto www.wshafm.org or click on the WSHA RADIO logo at the upper right of this page.

9.30.03
Awards Continue for Woodard
Shaw cornerback Shawn Woodard continued to receive awards for his performance against Edward Waters.  Woodard has been named Don Hansen's Football Gazette National Player of the Year.  Woodard (6-0, 180), a sophomore from Rock Hill, SC had an outstanding game against Edward Waters in the Willie E. Gary Classic, recording four interception, five passes defended, two solo tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. 

9.29.03
Woodard, Rhodes Named Players of Week
Shaw cornerback Shawn Woodard was named Division II Player of the Week by D2Football.com and the CIAA.  Center Robert Rhodes was named Offensive lineman of the week.

Woodard (6-0, 180), a sophomore from Rock Hill, SC had an outstanding game against Edward Waters in the Willie E. Gary Classic, recording four interception, five passes defended, two solo tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.  This is the second time Woodard has been named CIAA Defensive Back of the Week.  He leads the nation in interception (7).

Rhodes (6-3, 320), a junior from Los Angeles, CA has been named CIAA Offensive lineman of the Week for the third time this year.  He helped the Bears to 239 yards of total offense in the 21-7 victory.

Note: Shaw nose tackle Walif Campbell was named honorable mention D2Football Player of the Week as he recorded 10 tackles (8 solo) and four tackles for loss.  Campbell is amongst the nation's leaders in tackles for loss.

Shaw free safety, Torrance Nunnally (2) looks to finish off the Edward Waters ball carrier.
9.27.03
Shaw Continues to Roll
JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Shaw football team won the second annual Willie E. Gary Classic 21-7 over Edward Waters before a crowd of 17,140 at Alltell Stadium.  It was Shaw's fourth-straight win.

Cornerback Shawn Woodard, who led the country in interceptions coming into the game, continued to baffle opponents, picking off four Tiger passes.  Byron Cary rushed for 72 yards and one touchdown, while the workhorse Reginald Price rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown.

Torrance Nunnally led the Bears with 11 tackles, while Walif Campbell had 10 tackles (eight solo), four for loss.  The Bears will travel to Fayetteville to take on the Broncos next Saturday at 7:30 p.m. 

9.25.03
Willie E. Gary Classic Airs on WSHA
The Willie E. Gary Classic, Shaw vs. Edward Waters will air on WSHA 88.9-FM beginning at 4:30 p.m.  Chester Davis and Donal Ware will call all the live action.  To listen to the game via the Internet click on the WSHA RADIO logo in the upper left hand corner of this page.

Offensive lineman Christopher Hill (center) talks to children at the Raleigh Nursery School, Inc. (l to r): Torrance Nunnally, Mark Bransom, Hill, Johnathan Seabrooks, John Coleman and Marcus Mercer.
9.22.03
Bears in the Community
Members of the Shaw football team visited two daycare centers in Raleigh last Wednesday.  The players visited Raleigh Nursery School, Inc., located right across the street from where the Bears practice in Chavis Park and Infants Palace Childcare Center. 

“We ask a lot of the community so it’s about the ball players giving back,” said Shaw offensive line coach Edwin Bailey, who implemented the program.  “Those guys spending time with the kids, means a lot to the kids and our players.  Some of the kids don’t have male role models.  It’s all about giving back to the community.”

Brenda High-Sanders, executive director of the Raleigh Nursery School was thrilled to have the Bears there.

“We are glad to see positive minority role models wanting to interact with young children,” said High-Sanders, whose daycare is for ages 12 months to 12 years.  “Children need to see there is a side other than on the football field.  The players will impress upon the children that you must be in school to participate in football.  It’s good for them to see you can grow up, go to school and still do fun things such as football.  It’s also good to see the University involved in the community.”

Shaw will visit the two daycares every Wednesday throughout the course of the season.

9.22.03
Safford, Cary Named Players of the Week
Shaw right tackle Courtney Safford and running back Byron Cary were named CIAA Offensive Lineman and Rookie of the Week, respectively.

Safford a 6-4, 290-pound freshman from Augusta, GA, was instrumental in Shaw racking up 335 yards of total offense in the 19-12 victory over St. Augustine's Saturday.  Safford has not allowed a sack all season.

Cary (5-10, 190) is the conferences leading rusher.  The freshman from Havelock, NC had 21 carries for 113 yards and two touchdowns in the victory over St. Augustine's.  Cary also leads the conference in touchdowns (7).

9.20.03
Shaw Takes Care of Cross-Town Rival
3-0.

With Shaw's 19-12 victory over St. Augustine's at Gregson Satdium, the Bears are off to their best start in 45 years.

Shaw racked up 244 yards rushing as Byron Cary (18 carries, 113 yards) and Reginald Price (21 carries 103 yards) each rushed for over 100 yards to carry the load.

St. Augustine's started the scoring as Auther Lemon, booted a 41-yard field goal late in the first quarter to give the Bears a 3-0 lead.  After turning the ball over on two of its first four possessions, Shaw (3-0, 2-0) engineered a 10-play 77-yard scoring drive that took 5:19.  Price was the workhorse on the drive gaining 32 yards, but Cary received the glory scoring from two yards out and Shaw held a 6-3 lead.

On the Falcons next two possession, they were forced to punt by a Bear defense that begin to settle down, then Shawn Woodard intercepted a Duane Smith pass and the Bears began first and 10 from their own three.  On the first play Cary rushed for no gain.  On the next play Jermonty Kimbrough went back to pass and was sacked by Tim Moffett in the endzone for a safety and the Shaw lead was cut to 6-5 going into halftime.

There was no scoring in the third quarter as Shaw missed on numerous long pass opportunities, but the Bears defense held.  With the Falcons driving late in the quarter and the ball on the Bear six, Bear linebacker Christopher Peavy forced Trvious Carter to fumble and Peavy recovered thwarting the Falcon drive. 

In the fourth quarter the Bears put together another impressive scoring drive going 11 plays and 64 yards, the key play being a Cary 50-yard run.  Cary capped the drive off scoring from three yards out giving the Bears a 12-5 lead.  Shaw would score on its next drive as Kimbrough found Mark Bransom for his only catch of the game a five-yard touchdown pass and catch and a 19-5 lead.

Khaleel Sutherland Torrance Nunnally two tackles for loss) and Peavy (three tackles for loss) each had six tackles for the Bears.  The Bears racked up 335 yards of total offense to St. Augustine's 253.

The Bears will face Edward Waters in the Willie E. Gary Classic next week at 5:00 p.m. at AllTel Stadium. 

9.16.03
Shaw Football Coaches Show 
The Shaw Football Coaches Radio Show featuring Shaw head football coach Deondri Clark airs tonight and every Tuesday throughout the course of the football season on WSHA 88.9-FM.  Coach Clark will talk about the upcoming game against St. Augustine's, which will be played this Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Sanderson High School.  To talk to Coach Clark you may call us toll free at 1-800-241-0421 or locally at (919) 546-8430.  To listen to the show log on to www.wshafm.org or click the WSHA RADIO logo at the top right of this page.

9.9.03
Nothing Surprising About Shaw's Start 
The Shaw football team is off to a 2-0 start, its best start in 32 years.  The success that the Bears have had thus far seems to be somewhat shocking to those not associated with Shaw football last year, but not to those who saw this team play last season.

Head coach Deondri Clark, along with his excellent coaching staff, consisting of Edwin Bailey (offensive line), Buddy Crutchfield (acting defensive coordinator), Jimmie Johnson (offensive coordinator), Tony High (linebackers), Wayne McLean (assistant head coach/running backs) and Calvin Oxendine (defensive line), have done an outstanding job, mixing the outstanding talent from last year's team in with the talented newcomers.  Taking Bears with names like Campbell, Nunnally, Lewis, Kimbrough, Bransom, Woodard and mixing them with names like Safford, Cary, Mercer and Rhodes has obviously paid off well for Shaw.

Even though the Bears played a club schedule last season, they are currently on pace to surpass a lot of statistics they had last year.  For instance, last year's team averaged 119.0 yards per game.  This year's team 268.0.  Last year's team averaged 127.0 yards passing per game.  This year's team 191.0.  The defense excelled last year and gave up 21.5 points per game.  This year's team 17.0.  The Bears lead the CIAA in scoring offense (39.0), rushing offense (268.0), passing offense (191.0), total offense (459.0), first downs (40) and opponents are only converting 17.4 percent of their first downs against Shaw's defense, which also leads the league.  Shaw players have been named CIAA Player of the Week at their respective position five times, including center Robert Rhodes, who has been named Offensive Lineman of the Week in successive weeks.  Clark was named Coach of the Week this week.

No surprise there.

9.8.03
Johnson to be Inducted into Howard Hall of Fame
Shaw offensive coordinator Jimmie Johnson will be inducted into the Howard University Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Friday September 12 in Washington, DC.

Johnson, a 1989 graduate of Howard with a BS in consumer studies with a double minor in marketing and business management, was selected All-MEAC during his senior year at Howard.  He finished his college career with 74 receptions for 1,229 yards and 16 TD’s.  

After his collegiate days, Johnson was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 12th round (316 overall) and played 10 seasons in the NFL, with the Redskins, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.  He was a member of Washington's 1991 Super Bowl Championship team.

Johnson was Shaw's wide receivers/tight ends coach last season.  Prior to coming to Shaw, Johnson was the running backs coach at South Carolina State. 

9.8.03
Clark to appear on 850 TheBuzz, Coaches Show Time Change
Shaw head football coach Deondri Clark is scheduled to appear on the hottest sports talk show in the Triangle, the G-Spot, hosted by Adam Gold on Tuesday, September 9 at 3:00 p.m. on radio 850-AM.  The Shaw Football Coaches Show featuring Shaw head football coach Deondri Clark, which airs on WSHA 88.9-FM on Tuesday's, will air at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday, a time change from 7:00 p.m.  To participate in the discussion in the Shaw Football Coaches Show featuring Shaw head football coach Deondri Clark, call 1-800-241-0421 toll free, or locally at (919) 546-8430.

9.7.03
Rhodes heads list of Players of the Week
For the second-straight week Shaw center Robert Rhodes was named CIAA Offensive Lineman of the Week, heading the list of Shaw football personnel to be named CIAA Players of the Week.  Shawn Woodard was named Defensive Back of the Week; Aaron Woodard was named Rookie of the Week and Shaw head coach Deondri Clark was named Coach of the Week.

Rhodes, a 6-3, 320, junior from Los Angeles, helped the Bears to 359 yards of total offense in the Bears 34-0 beating of Johnson C. Smith, Saturday.  In his first game of the season, corner back Shawn Woodard (6-0, 180, So., Rock Hill, SC) intercepted two passes, running one back 53 yards for a touchdown, defended three passes and had two solo tackles.  Aaron Woodard, a 6-0, 220, freshman from Lake Charles, LA recorded seven tackles and three quarterback sacks in the victory.  Clark was named Coach of the Week leading the Bears to their first shutout of an opponent since 1975 and their best start since 1971.  

9.6.03
Bears Blank Golden Bulls                                 CHARLOTTE – Shaw is on a roll.

After 559 yards of total offense last week, the Bear football team racked up 359 yards of total offense on its way to a 34-0 shut out of Johnson C. Smith before a crowd of 4,265 at Irwin Belk Stadium.  For Shaw it was the first shutout since 1975.

Unlike the game against Livingstone, Shaw (2-0, 1-0) went three-and-out on its first series.  On the Golden Bulls’ first play from scrimmage, quarterback Donja Gooding’s pass was intercepted by Shawn Woodard, one of his two interceptions and he took it back 53 yards for a touchdown.  Shaw missed the extra point but led 6-0.  Byron Cary, who rushed for 215 yards and three touchdowns last week, found the going a little tougher this week.  He did however score two touchdowns in the game, including a capping off a 10-play 64 yard 3:49 second drive with a three-yard touchdown run and Shaw led 12-0.

The Bear defense was awesome in the first half as on Johnson C. Smith’s (0-1, 0-1) nine first half possession they punted three times, threw two interceptions, lost two fumbles and turned the ball over on downs twice.  Reginald Price (14 carries, 45 yards) scored the other rushing touchdown for the Bears from one-yard out midway through the second quarter giving the Bears a 20-0 halftime lead

Shaw received the ball to begin the second half.  On the first play, quarterback Jermonty Kimbrough rushed for 61 yards to the Golden Bulls seven-yard line.  On the next play Cary rushed seven yards off the right side for the touchdown and also scored the two-point conversion giving the Bears a 28-0 lead.  On the ensuing kickoff, Torrance Nunnally took the ball from Kevin Woods and took it back 15 yards for the score and a 34-0 lead

From that point, the closest the Golden Bulls would get would be two the Shaw 30 in the fourth quarter but lost the ball on downs.  Defensive tackle Walif Campbell finished with eight tackles, four for loss to lead the Bears defensively.  Defensive back Ricardo Safford and corner back Ricardo Safford were all over the field recording six and five tackles, respectively.

Shaw has a bye week next week.

9.5.03
WTIK to Air Johnson C. Smith, Fayetteville State Games
The Shaw versus Johnson C. Smith game set for Saturday September 6 at 6:00 p.m. and Shaw versus Fayetteville State game set for October 4 at 7:30 p.m. will be carried by WTIK 1310-AM in The Triangle.  Airtime is set for 6:00 p.m. this Saturday and 7:00 p.m. on October 4.  Chester Davis and Eric Curry will call the action live.

9.4.03
Clark to Appear on News 14 Carolina
Shaw head football coach Deondri Clark will appear on News 14 Carolina's sports show Sports Night, hosted by Jim Conners, tonight at 10:00 p.m.  News 14 Carolina can be seen channel 14 on Time Warner Cable in the Triangle.

9.4.03
WTIK to Air Johnson C. Smith, Fayetteville State Games
The Shaw versus Johnson C. Smith game set for Saturday September 6 at 6:00 p.m. and Shaw versus Fayetteville State game set for October 4 at 7:30 p.m. will be carried by WTIK 1310-AM in The Triangle.  Airtime is set for 6:00 p.m. this Saturday and 7:00 p.m. on October 4.  Chester Davis and Eric Curry will call the action live.

With WTIK broadcasting these two games, all 10 of Shaw's regular season games will be aired, the other eight being aired by WSHA 88.9-FM.

9.3.03
Shaw University Names Clark Head Football Coach
(Raleigh, NC)—September 3, 2003-- Interim head football coach, Deondri Clark, has been named the head football coach of Shaw University, effective immediately. 

Shaw University President, Dr. Clarence G. Newsome, expressed his confidence in the Bears’ new head coach. “Coach Clark has been entrusted with a very important leadership position.  He is molding young men to compete effectively on the field and in the classroom.  We are looking to Coach Clark to take the University’s football program to new heights.  He has worked successfully with the team during the summer, as well as during its first official CIAA game against Livingstone. I feel confident that he will restore the roar that has been missing on this campus for more than 20 years."

Clark was named interim head coach on July 17th. Last year, he served as the Bears' defensive coordinator.  Prior to coming to Shaw, Clark was the defensive line coach at Benedict College (2001-02).  He was also a graduate assistant coach at Michigan State University (2000-01) and Central Michigan University (1999-2000).  He holds a Master's Degree in Sports Administration from Central Michigan.

A native of Winter Garden, Fla. and a 1993 graduate of Florida State University, Clark was a standout defensive lineman for the Seminoles and legendary Coach Bobby Bowden.  He played on four Florida State teams that won bowl games.  His record as a Seminole was 42-7 and Florida State never finished less than #4 in the AP rankings.  He was also a member of the first ACC football championship team at Florida State.

Shaw participated in the CIAA for the first time since 1978 this past Saturday, pulling out a 44-34 victory over Livingstone College.  Last season, the Bears competed as a club team, finishing the season with a 7-3 record.

Clark is married to the former Dawn Herd of Indianapolis, IN, and they have a son, Deondri II. 

9.2.03
Shaw Football Coaches Show to Air beginning tonight
The Shaw Head Football Coaches Radio Show featuring Shaw head football coach Deondri Clark will begin airing tonight and every Tuesday throughout the course of the football season on WSHA 88.9-FM.  To talk to Coach Clark you may call us toll free at 1-800-241-0421 or locally at (919) 546-8430.  To listen to the show log on to www.wshafm.org or click the WSHA RADIO logo at the top right of this page.

9.2.03
Cary, Rhodes named Players of the Week
Shaw running back Byron Cary and center Robert Rhodes were named CIAA Offensive Back and Offensive Lineman of the Week, respectively, following Shaw's 44-34 victory over Livingstone Saturday.

In his fist games as a collegian, Cary carried the ball 31 times for 215 yards and three touchdowns.  The Havelock, N.C. native had touchdown runs of 34, 30 and six yards.

Rhodes was impressive in his own right, providing valuable pass protection and run blocking as Shaw amassed 559 yards of total offense.  The 6-3, 320 pound junior is a native of Los Angeles, CA.

8.30.03
Shaw Gives Bears the Blues
First Win in CIAA for Shaw since 1977
The year was 1977.  The date was October 1.  That was the last time Shaw won a game in the CIAA, a 19-12 victory over Bowie State.  Since that game, Shaw had lost 15-straight CIAA games. 

Until now.

Freshman Byron Cary rushed for 215 yards on 31 carries and three touchdowns as the Bears beat Livingstone 44-34 before a crowd of 4,203 at John Baker Stadium.  The Bears, playing for the first time in the NCAA since 1978, snapped a 17-game losing streak in NCAA play.

Shaw (1-0, 1-0) began its new era of football with an onside kick, catching the Blue Bears off guard.  Shaw recovered and began its first drive in 25 years on the Livingstone 49 yard line.  Quarterback Jermonty Kimbrough (218 yards passing, 83 yards rushing) had a big hand in the opening drive.  On the first two plays, he rushed for consecutive gains of eight and two yards for a Bear first down.  Three plays later, Kimbrough found tight end Calvin Grimes (four catches, 41 yards) for 10 yards and another Bear first down.  The Bears continued to move the ball methodically, mixing the run with the pass.  After a seven-yard rush by Cary was negated by a holding penalty, Kimbrough found wide receiver Mark Bransom (six catches, 94 yards) for a 25-yard touchdown and a 7-0 Shaw lead.  Kimbrough completed 3-of-5 passes for 40 yards during the drive.  On the Blue Bears ensuing possession, Vondrell Lovett intercepted Joel Ward’s pass and returned it 34 yards for a touchdown as Shaw took a 14-0 lead.

But Livingstone (0-1, 0-1) would begin to settle down.  On Shaw’s next possession, Santana Loudermilk forced a Bear fumble, which was recovered by Obadiah Johnson and the Blue Bears started on their own 38.  On the second play of the drive, Ward found Chris Jeter for a 38-yard pass to the Shaw 15.  Patrick Pope capped off the four-play 62-yard drive with a 13-yard touchdown run as the Blue Bears cut their deficit to 14-7.

The Blue Bear defense began to step up forcing Shaw into a turnover on downs, a fumble and a punt on its next three possessions.  The Bears began their next possession first and 10 from their own 20 late in the second quarter.  Cary, Vetus Perry (six carries, 29 yards) and Kimbrough combined to rush for 54 yards to the Livingstone 24.  The Bears drive was stalled and Chester Charles’ 43-yard field goal attempt was blocked by Jason Ocean, who returned it 65 yards for a touchdown, tying the score 14-14.  A late drive by the Bears stalled when Kimbrough’s pass to Travis Wells went incomplete as the teams went in to halftime with the score tied at 14-14.

The Bears took the lead again as Kimbrough’s 36-yard run moved the ball into Livingstone territory.  Four plays later, Cary rushed for his first of three touchdowns, this one for 34 yards.  The extra-point attempt failed, but the Bears led 20-14.  The Blue Bears would take the lead on the ensuing possession as, on the second play, Ward found Chris Jeter wide open for a 55-yard touchdown pass and a 21-20 Blue Bear lead.  The Bears would regain the lead as Cary rushed for a 30-yard touchdown.  Kimbrough completed a pass to Damon Harrison for the two-point conversion and the Bears took a 28-21 lead.  Both defenses stopped fourth down conversions on each of the team’s next possessions.  On Livingstone’s next possession, Ward and Jeter connected again, this time for an 80-yard pass-and-catch touchdown, tying the score at 28-28.

On the ensuing kickoff, Kenneth Robinson returned the kickoff 62 yards to the Livingstone 31.  Perry then rushed for 19 yards to the Livingstone 1.  Kimbrough capped off the drive, rushing off the left side into the endzone for what would be the game-winning touchdown.  Kimbrough also carried the ball over the goal line for the two-point conversion giving the Bears a 36-28 lead late in the third quarter. 

From that point it looked as if the Bears were in control defensively.  Edwin Winstead sacked Ward for a loss of three yards, which was followed by a Livingstone personal foul.  On fourth and 35, Walif Campbell and Jacques Lewis stopped Jeter for a four-yard gain and Shaw took over on downs.  On Livingstone’s next possession, Deven Chatman intercepted Ward’s pass.  The Bear offense didn’t fair much better turning the ball over on consecutive possessions.  Livingstone, however, would take advantage, putting together a seven-play 60-yard scoring drive, capped off by Pope’s two-yard touchdown run.  During the 3:06 drive, the Blue Bears converted a fourth and two on a 15-yard reception by Lamont Stephens.  Livingstone’s two-point conversion failed as Marcus Mercer knocked down the pass attempt and the Shaw lead was 36-34 with 3:54 remaining in the game.  The Bears put an exclamation point on the victory as Cary scored on a six-yard run, his third touchdown of the game, the key play being a 48-yard reception by Charles Leonard, one of two passes Kimbrough completed in the second half.

Shaw gained 559 yards of total offense, 341 on the ground.  The Bears neat game will be at Johnson C. Smith next Saturday at 6:00 p.m.

8.27.03
Pep Rally Scheduled to open Season
There will be a pep rally for the Shaw football team on Friday August 29 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Willie E. Gary Student Center.  The festivities will be kicked off with a poster autograph signing session by members of the football team, followed by performances by the Chi-Chi's. The 2003 Shaw Bears will be presented and members of the team and the coaching staff will have remarks.

The festivities are free and everyone is welcome to attend.  Refreshments will be served.

8/25/03
WSHA to Broadcast Eight Shaw Football Games
Shaw University’s campus radio station, WSHA 88.9-FM, will be the flagship station for eight of Shaw’s football games for the 2003 season.  WSHA will broadcast the first game of the season as the Bears open at home against Livingstone on August 30.  WSHA will then broadcast Shaw football in back-to-back weeks as the Bears take on St. Augustine’s and Edward Waters (Willie E. Gary Classic) September 20 and 27, respectively.  WSHA will again broadcast on October 11 as the Bears take on Bowie State.  In consecutive weeks the station will broadcast October 18 against Virginia Union, October 25 against Elizabeth City State, November 1 against Virginia State and November 8 against Webber International.

Fans not in the WSHA listening area, wishing to listen to the game, can go to www.shawbears.com and click on the WSHA logo.  The pre-game show will air 30 minutes before game time.

WSHA reaches over 500,000 households in the Triangle and beyond and recently became a 50,000-watt station in June.  The station can be accessed world wide at www.wshafm.org.


8.3.03
Howell Presents Hall of Fame Inductee
Hornsby Howell, director of football operations at Shaw University, was the presenter for Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Elvin Bethea in the induction ceremony held in Canton, OH. Howell, a 1950 graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, coached Bethea at N.C. A&T, who starred for the Aggies from 1964-68.

The 2003 CIAA preseason team was also announced but Shaw had no representatives on the team.  For the entire predicted order of finish log on to the CIAA Web Site at www.theciaa.com. 

6.19.03
Season Tickets on Sale Now!!
Tickets for the 2003 Shaw Football Season are on sale now.  Individual game tickets are $18 for reserved tickets, $12 for general admission, and for youth 17 and under tickets are just $5.  Shaw students are free with Valid Shaw University student I.D.

Season tickets are $90 which include the three home games and a game ticket for the Willie E. Gary Classic and a reserve parking pass to each game, not to include the Willie E. Gary Classic.  To order your tickets, click on TICKET INFO. to the left of this page, or for more information on reserve seating call (919) 332-9057 or (919) 621-0725.  For information on general admission seating call the Shaw University ticket office at (919) 546-8292.

Click here for 2003 football schedule.

The Bears open the season at home at John Baker Stadium against CIAA western division opponent, the Blue Bears of Livingstone, August 30 at 6:00 p.m.  A few familiar faces grace the Bear schedule from last seasons club schedule, starting with cross-town-rival, the Falcons of St. Augustine’s on September 20.  The Bears beat the Falcons last season 17-16.  On September 27, the Bears will face Edward Waters in the second annual Willie E. Gary Classic.  Shaw lost that game 31-10.  The Bears will also face the Warriors of Webber International in the last game of the season on November 8, whom the Bears defeated 35-31. 

The Bears first eastern division game will be against the Bulldogs of Bowie State, October 11 and from that point will play three-straight eastern division match-ups, including the Panthers of Virginia Union (Oct. 18), the Vikings of Elizabeth City State (Oct. 25) and on homecoming, the Trojans of Virginia State (Nov. 1).

The Bears played a club schedule last season and finished 7-3.  

Click on schedule to view entire schedule.

Torrance Nunnally (four tackles) started the scoring for the defense as he returned an interception 25 yards for a touchdown which gave the defense a 12-0 lead.  The offense struggled to hold on to the ball for much of the game, as the slippery conditions caused nine fumbles on the day, seven of which were recovered by the defense.

Running back Dion McIver had some nice runs and carried the load for the offense, rushing 14 times for 28 yards.  He also caught a pass for 18 yards.  The offense did come up with a big play as Jermonty Kimbrough completed his only pass of the day, 61 yards to wide receiver Calvin Grimes (3-72).  Grimes also caught a five-yard touchdown pass from Gerrard Everett (3-6-36).

Defensive back Khaleel Sutherland had a big game making four tackles (3 solo), one for loss, recovering a fumble and defending a pass.  Walif Campbell and Jerry Shaw were tough on the interior.  Campbell was in mid-season form recording three tackles and two fumble recoveries.  Shaw had three tackles and a fumble recovery. 

Note: The defense received five points for recovering a fumble, one point for tackles behind the line of scrimmage and two points for stopping a fourth down inside the 50.

Last season was Shaw's first year of football in 24 years.  The Bears finished 7-3 last season and will begin play in the CIAA this season.

"We're excited about out first spring football practice at Shaw University," said head football coach Gregory Ruffin. "I think having our first spring practice after going 7-3 in our inaugural year will be very beneficial to our ball club as we continue to build a program that will be respected throughout the CIAA and the country."

Shaw will hold its first scrimmage as well on Saturday April 5 at 10:00 a.m. at Ligon Field.

Click on game notes for the spring prospectus.

3.26.03
Ruffin Announces 28 Football Signees

Shaw head coach Gregory Ruffin has announced the 2003 Shaw University football signees. This is the first official class at Shaw University in 25 years. Shaw will begin play this season in the CIAA for the first time since 1978. "We are very excited about the incoming recruiting class," said Ruffin. Go To Story