EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) -On Tuesday morning, the Southern Indiana Athletic Conference announced the 2020 All-SIAC football teams. But football, however, would be a stretch. “Our primary concern is … He had 65 total tackles and averaged 6.5 tackles per game. Sports events continue to be canceled with the threat of Hurricane Matthew looming large as it moves toward the Atlantic coast. Kentucky State, seeking to "take the program to new heights," has fired veteran football coach John L. Smith and replaced him with defensive coordinator Kevin Weston on an interim basis. The Tigers returned to the SIAC in 2019 and NCAA Division II. Take a look at the complete schedule and results for the 2014 Division II football tournament. “If a team decides to play football, there’s no conference credit, no conference record,” Brown said. Brown said SIAC teams could play each other this fall. Bethany joined the 14 News team in March and couldn’t be happier to kick off her career in the Tri-State area. EVANSVILLE, Ind. The SIAC is a NCAA athletic conference consisting primarily of historically black colleges and universities with headquarters in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Savannah State football first played on Thanksgiving Day, 1902. Both the first and second teams are voted on by the conference coaches. The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) on Thursday announced all sporting and championship events would be suspended through the fall. Cummings was second on the team and 10th in the SIAC in tackles per game. All-Time SIAC Football Champions The SIAC is the second oldest HBCU conference and its history includes many current DI HBCUs. Jasper and Vincennes Lincoln will be official members by then, pushing the conference … The official staff directory for SIAC. Jul 9, 2020 6:14 PM EST. (WFIE) -On Tuesday morning, the Southern Indiana Athletic Conference announced the 2020 All-SIAC football teams. Kentucky State has hired former Louisville and Arkansas coach John L. Smith to rebuild the NCAA Division II Thorobreds. Skip To Main Content. Morehouse, a historically Black college in Atlanta, is canceling its football and cross country seasons because of the coronavirus pandemic. Nearly one week after Morehouse College made the decision to cancel its 2020 season, a report by the Black College Sports Network stated that the SIAC would not sponsor football. The Southern Indiana Athletic Conference announced its all-conference team for football on Wednesday morning. Teams were initially allowed to begin practicing in late October before activities were paused due to a rise of COVID-19 cases. The 1951 Morris Brown Wolverines football team was an American football team that represented Morris Brown College in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) during the 1951 college football season.In their second season under head coach Edward Clemons, the team compiled a 10–1 record, defeated Alcorn A&M in the Tropical Bowl, and outscored all opponents by a total of 449 to 56. Individual institutions may participate in intercollegiate competition within these sports, according to the SIAC’s decision. 2014 Division II football tournament schedule and results Take a look at the complete schedule and results for the 2014 Division II football tournament. However, 2020 is not most years. Copyright 2020 WFIE. The SIAC said they will explore playing football in the spring of 2021. Today, there was a major announcement saying the SIAC conference may suspend football, but that decision has not yet been made, according to a statement from the AD. Class 4A state champion Memorial had … Ticket information for the KHSAA 5A State Football Championship between Owensboro (12-0) and Bowling Green (9-2), November 24, 2020 at 2:23 PM CST - Updated November 24 at 2:23 PM, Sign Up Your School/Business/Organization for our Closing System, Owensboro Football State Finals Ticketing Information, New York Times: Cleveland Indians to change team name after 105 years. The Southern Indiana Athletic Conference announced its all-conference teams for high school football on Tuesday. The SIAC men’s and women’s basketball schedule will begin on January 9 and will feature a 12-14 game conference schedule that will culminate with the SIAC Basketball Championship Tournament featuring all SIAC men and women teams – including recently admitted SIAC member (provisional), Allen University. Tom Joyner's family reunion: Partying with a purpose (7:08), Morehouse scraps football season over pandemic, Kentucky State fires veteran coach J. Smith, Miami, Florida still set to host Saturday games, Kentucky St. hires ex-Louisville, Arkansas coach, 2014 Division II football tournament schedule and results. The fall of 2020 will see the revamped Southern Indiana Athletic Conference. 2019 SIAC Football All-Conference Honors Announced ATLANTA, Ga. (November 21, 2019) – Quarterback Slade Jarman of Fort Valley State headlines the 2019 All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Football All-Conference team earning this year’s Overall Player of the Year (MVP) and Offensive Player of the Year award. “Savannah State football is currently in the planning stages for several scrimmages in the spring with other NCAA Division II programs. SIAC suspending sports, no Benedict football this fall. The majority of teams playing this year are doing a conference only schedule. 2020 SIAC Standings The 2020 schedule features six home games, four of which are Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) matchups. In a joint statement, the CIAA and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) said: “The CIAA and SIAC both appreciate and understand the significant impact that today’s announcements with … The SIAC is allowing schools the autonomy to participate in football, volleyball, or cross country as independents. The official Football page for Southwestern Athletic Conference View the complete 2020 SIAC conference football schedule on ESPN.com Memorial and Castle led the selections with 10 players each, Central and Mater Dei each had 8 selections, Jasper had 7, Reitz and North each had 5, Vincennes Lincoln had 2 and Harrison had 1. They competed in the conference from 1969 to 1999 before elevating to NCAA Division I. ATLANTA, Ga. (July 9, 2020) – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has made the very difficult decision to extend the suspension of all sporting and championship events through the Fall of 2020. All rights reserved. Southern Intercollegiate Athletic … The conference indicated that the SIAC and member institution Council of Presidents continue to monitor national, regional and health guidelines in determining whether athletic competitions can be safely held during the current coronavirus pandemic. The SIAC and Council of […] Mike Gillespie, ATLANTA, Ga. – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) is … ATLANTA, Ga. - In light of recent developments relating to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), after careful consultation with our … 1115 Mt. The SIAC will not sponsor championships for football, men’s and women’s cross country, and women’s volleyball for the remainder of the 2020-21 academic year. On March 12, 2020, the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) announced the decision to cancel the remainder of the Spring 2020 sports season. History, championships, issues, recruiting and partner information for the SIAC. The SIAC says the conference will not sponsor football, volleyball, or men’s and women’s cross country championships this spring, but will allow individual schools to participate in these sports. Story Links ATLANTA, Ga. – Benedict College senior safety Robert Cummings has been named to the 2019 All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Football All-Conference team, the league announced Thursday. ... including football… A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2020 Gray Television, Inc. SCIAC Presidents' Statement on Athletics SCIAC Alumni Feature - Jim Ducey | Redlands Basketball Department Spotlight - Cal Lutheran's Kellee Roesel … Early July, in most years, is a time when sports journalists start gearing up for football with media day. That includes football this fall, meaning Kentucky State will not play until at least 2021. 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