You may hear several great things about Grambling State University but the greatest thing you will hear is the legacy of Eddie G. Robinson and his profound passion for the game of football. To Robinson, football was more than just a sport to pick and play… for him it was an opportunity to turn a […]
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Fobbs announces football signees
Coach Broderick Fobbs addressed the media present at the press conference. Courtesy photo With 25 new signees, the G-Men football group is looking forward to a revamped season. Coming from all over the country, gaps on the defense and more depth for offensive weaponry, the competition for starting spots will be even higher, for every […]
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Athlete Profile: Sophomore making strides
Williams takes pride being on the track team. A Grambling State University track and field student made it into the 60 meter track finals last Friday. Burnell Williams, 20, is a sophomore runner who accomplished his goal in making it in the finals at the track team’s second track meet in Houston, Texas. Not only […]
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Student Perspective: Can Chiefs, Mahomes repeat their success?
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes won Super Bowl LIV MVP as they defeated the 49ers. Courtesy photo MVP in his first year starting. Super Bowl MVP and Champion in his third year in the league. Patrick Mahomes is adding impressive stat lines to his young career at an alarming rate. After becoming the “Comeback Kings” of […]
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Softball squad prepares for fast-approaching season opener
SWAC voters predict Lady Tigers Softball to finish third in division. With just a few days before the start of the 2020 season, the Grambling State Lady Tiger softball team is preparing for a revamped team with goals of making the conference tournament and win it all. After a 16-23 season, adjustments to the roster […]
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Tigers rebound, get key conference wins
The Tigers scored 139 points over the last 2 games. GSU Athletics/Courtesy photo After bouncing back from a few tough losses, the Grambling State men’s basketball team is looking to make winning games a habit again. Saturday saw the Tigers head to Arkansas to face off against the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the closest […]
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Student Perspective
Kobe Bryant. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS/Courtesy photo •“I mean it is unexplainable, it’s unexpected, heartbreaking,” said Ivy Smith Jr., who is the starting point guard on Grambling State’s men’s basketball team. “He is the MJ of our generation. My dad is a huge fan, I’m a fan,” the senior from Tacoma, Washington, said. “I hope his wife, […]
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Jackson State gained lead early, prevented Tigers comeback
The Tigers currently are fifth overall in the SWAC. GSU Athletics/Courtesy photo Struggles in away games continued to plague the Tigers as they hit the road against Jackson State University. Both teams entered the game on a three-game losing streak and looked to pick up a win and break the streak. From the beginning of […]
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Tennis team working through early struggles
GSU’s tennis team currently sits at 0-4 after a rough January. GSU Athletics/Courtesy photo The Grambling State University Tennis team returned to action last weekend against the University of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns to start the season. In tough 0-4 start to the season, the team hasn’t been able to come out on top in their […]
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Lady Tigers decline continues in loss to JSU
GSU Lady Tigers Head Coach Freddie Murray calls in play. The team has averaged 59 points over the last five games. GSU Athletics/Courtesy photo After a narrow loss at home against Texas Southern, the Lady Tigers hit the road to play Jackson State University on their court. The low scoring affair saw a close game […]