Jackson State University NCAA News

A grant facilitator with the Tennessee Department of Education has asked to meet with incoming Jackson Central-Merry High School principal Eric Jones to discuss the school's health and science magnet redesign application.

Center Jamarious Sykes and guard Christian Williams have signed to play basketball at Jackson State, coach Tevester Anderson confirmed today.

The Browns announced the signing of 14 undrafted free agents who will participate in coach Eric Mangini's inaugural rookie minicamp beginning today.

Jackson State fans saw something they haven't in a while at Newell Field on Saturday - the offense outshining the defense.

They're almost like a package deal. One can't be mentioned without the other. Some coaches call them Bo-Lew, or Lew-Bo. Others just refer to them as the 'Big Backs.' Running backs Darius Bolela and Luther Edwards have been two of the least talked about players over the past four weeks with Jackson State spring workouts coming to a conclusion with ...

The NFL Draft is an enormous numbers game. Then again, sometimes it just isn't. Forty-yard dash times.

Jackson State forward Grant Maxey was named first-team All-America by Boxtorow.com/BASN. Maxey averaged 16.4 points and 6.7 rebounds while leading JSU to the SWAC Tournament championship game.

When the NFL draft kicks off this weekend, there could be several players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities taken in the draft.

The Jackson State offensive line has been called every name in the book: slow, lost and several other four letter words.

Keenan Tillman was little more than a pleasant surprise in 2008. The Jackson State receiver started all season - an accomplishment for any freshman.

Demario Pippen came to Jackson State as an undersized running back from Tuscaloosa in 2008.

In an ideal world, Jackson State coach Rick Comegy would carry five quarterbacks on the roster.

Coach Rick Comegy is in no hurry to see Kerry Hoskins, but Hoskins sure wants to be seen.

Something is missing in the middle of the Jackson State defense. The presence of No.

Rick Comegy has noticed something about Tray Rutland. The Jackson State coach can see it in his quarterback's mannerisms - something just a little different.

In the weeks leading up to his team's traditional season opener with Lake Central, West Side coach John Boyd couldn't help but be excited.

Q: With the NFL Draft coming up and the NFL Scouting Combine underway, how many players from our state of Mississippi are looking to have their name called on draft day? - Tom of Madison A: Our state will be well represented in the upcoming NFL Draft on April 25-26. Many scouts have two University of Mississippi standouts - offensive tackle ...

Weather was a factor at recent pro days at Jackson State and Alcorn State. On March 25, Jackson State had to move its pro day to the Velocity Sports Performance facility in Ridgeland, Miss., after rain forced the event indoors.

If the last act in Sri Lanka's 25-year war is now playing out, the only question left is whether it ends in siege or slaughter.

Jason is sending me updates from the SWAC Championship in Birmingham between Jackson State and Alabama State.