Quantcast

Show advanced options

All results / Stories / Fred Jeter

Tease photo

VCU loses to Queens in Nov. 4 exhibition game

No more excuses. Now it counts.

Tease photo

NCAA bound: VSU men’s team plays Notre Dame College Saturday

If the Virginia State University men’s basketball team is to advance in the NCAA Division II playoffs, it will have to avoid a roadblock standing 6-foot-8 and weighing 240 pounds.

Tease photo

VSU Trojans their own biggest opponent in 44-21 loss to NSU

Turnovers taste great fresh off the griddle, but can cause indigestion on the gridiron. Virginia State University is 0-1 largely because of its inability to hang on to the football.

Tease photo

NSU barely scores against Marshall

Out of the frying pan, into the fire.

Tease photo

Despite spirited offense, NSU suffers 45-26 loss to St. Francis

Yes, there is good news. Norfolk State University football is still undefeated ... in the MEAC, that is.

Tease photo

Bigger stakes for VUU-VSU football rivalry

Area bragging rights and much, much more will be at stake Saturday, Nov. 4, when Virginia Union and Virginia State universities commence to popping pads at Rogers Stadium in Ettrick.

Tease photo

VCU headed next for N.Y. to play at Barclays Center in Legends Classic

A skeptic might need a high-powered microscope to detect any flaws these days with Virginia Commonwealth University basketball.

Tease photo

VUU’s Parker to coach in New Orleans

Dr. Alvin Parker’s football coaching excellence at Virginia Union University hasn’t gone unnoticed. Coach Parker has been named as a co-coach for Team Gaither in the HBCU Legacy Bowl Feb. 24 at Tulane University in New Orleans.

Tease photo

Commanders set training camp dates

How is Eric Bieniemy is fitting in as the new Washington Commanders’ offensive coordinator?

Tease photo

MLB icon Lee Smith almost had basketball career

Before Lee Arthur Smith became one of baseball’s ace relief pitchers, he was affectionately known as “that other guy” back home in tiny Castor, La. Smith, a guest at the Richmond Flying Squirrels’ annual Hot Stove Banquet last Thursday at the Siegel Center, spoke of the day his sporting focus shifted from basketball to baseball.

Tease photo

JaVale McGee may follow mother, Pamela McGee, in winning Olympic gold

Pamela McGee helped the United States win an Olympic gold medal for basketball. Now her son, JaVale McGee, is in position to earn one himself.

Tease photo

Weber ends VCU career with rough injury

If Virginia Commonwealth University is to persevere and achieve its basketball goals this season, it must do so minus catalyst Briante Weber. The dynamic senior point guard was scheduled to undergo knee surgery following a college career-ending injury during the Rams’ stunning 64-55 home loss last Saturday to the University of Richmond. Weber, once described as the “epitome of Havoc” by VCU coach Shaka Smart, tore the anterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament and meniscus in his right knee with a little more than 3 minutes left in the game.

Tease photo

NSU Spartans trample the HU Bison 29-17

Norfolk State University’s Juwan Carter won the “battle of the quarterbacks” and, more importantly, NSU came out victorious last Saturday as the Spartans beat the Howard University Bison before a crowd of more than 6,000 at Dick Price Stadium in Norfolk.

Tease photo

Black quarterbacks no longer few and far between

Black starting quarterbacks, once a rarity in the NFL and major college football, are popping up more and more.

Tease photo

Bolt loses world race; still fan favorite

For the first time in nearly a decade, the world’s fastest man isn’t named Usain Bolt. Justin Gatlin has regained that title again after holding off the iconic Jamaican in the 100-meter final of the World Championships of Athletics last Saturday in London.

Tease photo

Rattlers shine in James’ shoes

Florida A&M University, perhaps with a little help from LeBron James, is the Celebration Bowl and National Black Colleges football champion.

Tease photo

Former Henrico High player named to MEAC All-Preseason team

Coaches around the MEAC are taking a “wait and see” attitude toward Connell Maynor and Latrell Scott. Coach Maynor is entering his second season as football coach at Hampton University.

Tease photo

VUU, VSU basketball to travel near and far

Teams’ itinerary lists Connecticut, Virgin Islands

Basketball fans can enjoy two for the price of one Nov. 11-12 at Virginia State University’s Multi-Purpose Center.

Tease photo

Hampton's Blue Thunder cheerleading squad turns to online tryouts

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting every aspect of athletics, even cheerleading. Hampton University has conducted a virtual tryout for its Blue Thunder spirit squad.

Tease photo

VUU and VSU announce 2020-21 football schedules

CIAA football starts in September, but Virginia Union University fans won’t see their Panthers at home until October.