NCCU rallied from a 21-point, fourth-quarter deficit to pull to within one score, but the Presbyterian College defense withstood the charge for a 34-27 win inside O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, N.C. [Full Story]

The Eagles held a 12-7 lead at intermission before pulling away in the second half with an 18-10 win at the New York Urban League/Whitney Young Classic at Giants Stadium. [Full Story]

The North Carolina Central University defense pitched its second consecutive shutout during a 6-0 victory over Saint Augustine's College on Saturday at NCCU's O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. [Full Story]

The Herald-Sun feature story: "Eagles, Fretwell welcome Broncos" by Mike Potter.

The Herald-Sun feature story: "Alaribe ready to step up" by Mike Potter.

NCCU begins its football season on Aug. 25 at Albany State. Get an inside look at the Eagles through the eyes of head coach Mose Rison in the 2007 season preview. [Full Story] 

Several new coaches have joined the Eagles football program since repeating as CIAA champions last fall. Read about the changes in The Herald-Sun. [Article] 

A News & Observer feature story written by A.J. Carr goes on the front line with NCCU senior defensive tackle Courtney Coard. [Article] 

The Eagles continue preparation for their NCAA Division I-FCS debut, despite the area's sweltering heat, and The Herald-Sun was there. [Article] 

News & Observer coverage of the Eagles first day of football practice as a Division I-Championship Subdivision program. [Article] 

The North Carolina Central University versus Elizabeth City State University football game, originally scheduled to be played in Durham at NCCU's O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium, has been moved to Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. as part of the New York Urban League's 37th Annual Whitney Young Football Classic. [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University running back Greg Pruitt, Jr. has signed a free agent contract with the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League, the team announced Friday. [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University wide receiver Julius McClellan has signed a free agent contract with the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University defensive lineman Greg Peterson has been selected in the fifth round (No. 141), by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, of the 2007 NFL Draft.  The Criminal Justice major is the first NCCU player selected since Robert Massey was taken by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 1989 draft. [Full Story] 

NCCU has not had a player selected in the NFL draft since Robert Massey was the 46th player taken in the 1989 draft. That is poised to change as NCCU defensive lineman Greg Peterson is being described as a "hidden gem" by reputable sources like USA Today, Fox Sports and Sports Illustrated (SI). [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University will hold its first Maroon and Gray Spring Football Game under head coach Mose Rison on Saturday, Mar. 31 at 12 noon. For fans, this will be their first chance to see Rison in action at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium and get a behind-the-scenes look at NCCU's preparations for the 2007 season. [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University head football coach Mose Rison has announced the hiring of five members of his football coaching staff. [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University's new head football coach Mose Rison announced his inaugural recruiting class on Wednesday (Feb. 7), which includes 21 high school student-athletes on the first signing day. [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University Chancellor James H. Ammons announced Tuesday that Mose Rison, a 25-year coaching veteran, has been selected as the school's 19th head football coach. [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University has appointed Mose Rison as the Eagles interim head football coach, NCCU Director of Athletics Bill Hayes announced Friday (Jan. 19). [Full Story] 

Rod Broadway, the head football coach at North Carolina Central University for the past four seasons, has accepted the job as head football coach at Grambling State University (Jan. 18). [Full Story] 

Four North Carolina Central University Eagles have been voted to the American Urban Radio Networks 2006 SBN Sports Black College All-American (BCAA) Team, including freshman quarterback Stadford Brown as the "SBN Sports Doug Williams Offensive Player of the Year" NCCU head coach Rod Broadway as the "SBN Sports Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year." [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University has been declared the 2006 Sheridan Broadcasting Network Black College Football National Champions, the school's first such title in the 33 years SBN Sports Network has conducted the poll. [Full Story] 

Two North Carolina Central University senior offensive linemen, Robert Duncan and Sam Funches, have been announced as members of the 2006 Associated Press Little All-America Football Team. [Full Story] 

Three North Carolina Central University Eagles - senior center Robert Duncan, junior kicker Brandon Gilbert and junior corner back Craig Amos - have been voted to the 2006 Daktronics, Inc. NCAA Division II All-America Football Team. [Full Story] 

Ten North Carolina Central University Eagles have been voted to the 2006 Daktronics All-Southeast Region football team, selected by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). NCCU's 10 honorees, including seven on the First-Team, were more than any other school in the region. [Full Story] 

A historic season came to an end Saturday, as Delta State University defeated North Carolina Central University 24-17 in the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. The loss is the second consecutive home playoff loss, to a Gulf South Conference member school, for NCCU. [Full Story][Game Statistics] 

After repeating as CIAA Champions two weeks ago, NCCU, the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division II Southeast region, will face No. 5 seed Delta State University in the second round of the NCAA Division II Southeast Region playoffs. Kick-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. [Full Story][Listen Live] 

NCCU, the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division II Southeast Region, will have a 
first-round bye and face the winner of Delta State University at Elizabeth City State University on Nov. 25 in Durham, N.C. at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. [Full Story] 

  North Carolina Central University, the undefeated repeat champions of the CIAA, earned a No. 1 ranking in the final NCAA Division II Southeast Region football poll and will host a second round contest of the regional playoffs on Nov. 25 at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University junior place-kicker Brandon Gilbert kicked a career-long 51-yard field goal as time expired to give the Eagles a 17-14 win over Elizabeth City State University in the 2006 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Football Championship Game at a capacity O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, N.C. [Full Story] 

The defending CIAA champion North Carolina Central University Eagles had 
four players on the CIAA All-Rookie team, while freshman quarterback Stadford Brown was chosen as the conference's Rookie of the Year. Joining Brown on the CIAA All-Rookie team were fullback Saeed Abdul-Azeez, defensive back Micguel Johnson and linebacker Rashard Coleman. [Full Story] 

The defending CIAA champion North Carolina Central University Eagles had 12 student-athletes selected to the First and Second All-CIAA football teams,while  freshman quarterback Stadford Brown was chosen as the conference's Offensive Player of the Year. [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University offensive lineman Sam Funches, linebacker Derrick Ray, quarterback Stadford Brown and  place-kicker Brandon Gilbert were named CIAA players of the week at their respective positions for the week of Nov. 4., after NCCU's 52-7 win over Johnson C. Smith University. [Full Story] 

NCCU senior running back Greg Pruitt, Jr. becomes NCCU's all-time leading rusher as the Eagles gain 469 yards of total offense and finish the regular season 10-0. [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University offensive lineman Robert Duncan was named one of two National Offensive Linemen of the Week by Don Hansen's Football Gazette, for the second time this season. [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University's football team returns home for its regular-season finale and homecoming against Johnson C. Smith University. The Eagles, who clinched their second-consecutive CIAA western division title last week, look to complete the first perfect regular season in school history. The matchup pits two teams ranked in the top 10 of the NCAA's southeast region poll. [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University offensive lineman Robert Duncan, wide receiver Wayne Blackwell, quarterback Stadford Brown and defensive back Craig Amos were named CIAA players of the week at their respective positions for the week of Oct. 28., after NCCU's 37-15 win at Livingstone College. [Full Story] 

NCCU took advantage of Livingstone miscues as the Eagles defeated the Blue Bears 37-15. The victory provides NCCU the best start in school history and a spot in the CIAA Championship Game on Nov. 11 in Durham, N.C., where the defending conference champs will face the winner of next week's Elizabeth City State/Virginia Union contest. [Full Story] 

NCCU travels to Salisbury, N.C. to face the Livingstone College Blue Bears at 2 p.m. at Alumni Memorial Stadium for LC's Homecoming game. The Eagles will have a chance to clinch the CIAA's Western Division title for the second consecutive season and become the first squad in school history to start a season 9-0. Former NCCU football student-athlete and assistant coach Robert Massey is head coach at Livingstone. [Full Story] 

At his annual Tuesday press conference, NCCU head coach Rod Broadway said Langston University (4-2) was the best team the Eagles would play in some time. That echoed true at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium on Saturday, as NCCU (8-0, 5-0) held off a challenging Lions squad, 31-21. NCCU is now 8-0 for just the second time in school history (1941) and the first time in 65 years. [Full Story] 

After completing its four-game road trip undefeated, NCCU returns to O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium for the first time in 42 days. The Eagles will step out of conference to face NAIA  member Langston University (Okla.). With a win, NCCU would start 8-0 for the second time in school history and the first time in 65 years. Saturday is also NCCU's "Hall of Fame Game," as 11 individuals and three teams will be recognized at  halftime as members of the NCCU Alex M. Rivera Athletic Hall of Fame, Class of 2006. [Full Story][Listen Live] 

North Carolina Central University offensive lineman Sam Funches, wide receiver Charles Futrell and placekicker Brandon Gilbert were named CIAA players of the week at their respective positions for the week of Oct. 14., after NCCU's 49-6 win at Fayetteville State University. [Full Story]

North Carolina Central University held Fayetteville State University to just 203 total yards of offense and forced six turnovers, as the Eagles defeated the preseason pick to win the CIAA's Western Division, 49-6, at Luther "Nick" Jeralds Stadium in Fayetteville, N.C. [Full Story] 

NCCU finishes its four-game road trip with a contest against CIAA division rival FSU.  NCCU has won 23 of its last 26 contests overall, nine straight conference games and seven straight road contests. The Eagles last road defeat was a 17-7 defeat against FSU on Oct. 9, 2004. [Full Story][Listen Live] 

North Carolina Central University quarterback Stadford Brown was named Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Rookie of the Week, junior defensive back Craig Amos Defensive Back of the Week, junior placekicker Brandon Gilbert Specialty Player of the Week and head coach Rod Broadway Coach of the Week after NCCU's 27-18 victory against Saint Augustine's College. [Full Story] 

In a rematch of the 2005 CIAA Championship game, North Carolina Central University will travel to Bowie, Md. to face the Bowie State Bulldogs in the third annual Prince George's Classic. NCCU has defeated Bowie State three consecutive times. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. [Full Story] [Listen Live] 

  North Carolina Central University quarterback Stadford Brown, offensive lineman Robert Duncan, defensive lineman Courtney Coard, wide receiver Charles Futrell and head coach Rod Broadway, were honored by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA).  [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University defensive coordinator Clifford Yoshida is known in the Baton Rouge area as a defensive specialist and a great coach, since he helped Southern University to an 11-1 record and a Black College National Championship as the Jaguars' defensive coordinator in 1993. On Saturday, Yoshida's Eagle defense proved his reputation to be true, as NCCU forced seven turnovers (six interceptions and one fumble recovery) en route to a 27-20 victory over NCAA Division I-AA foe Southern in front of 12,845 fans at A.W. Mumford Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. [Full Story] 

Saturday's contest against Division I-AA Southern will be NCCU's first road contest since a 34-14 victory at  Johnson C. Smith University on Oct. 29, 2005, and the longest  regular-season journey in the school's gridiron history. NCCU head coach Rod Broadway called the outing a "business trip." Kick-off is at 7 p.m. (EST), 6 p.m. (CST). [Full Story][Listen Live!] 

North Carolina Central University quarterback Stadford Brown, offensive lineman Sam Funches and head coach Rod Broadway, were honored Sunday by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University head coach Rod Broadway says the number 
one priority for Eagles football going into any game is stopping the run. The Eagles succeded, holding the Lenoir-Rhyne College Bears (1-1, 0-0 SAC) to just 73 yards rushing on their way to a 38-16 victory in front of 6,347 fans at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University received a balanced all-around effort in Sunday's "Labor Day Classic" as the reigning CIAA gridiron champions beat Shaw 21-12 in front of a sellout crowd of 10,103 inside O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. [Full Story]

Adrian Warren, the starting quarterback during the Eagles historic run the past two football seasons, has decided not to return for his final year of eligibility. [Herald-Sun Story] 

"As equipment handed out, Eagles look toward games" - The Herald-Sun article by Mike Potter (Aug. 2, 2006) 

Six North Carolina Central University Eagles have been voted to the 2006 Preseason All-CIAA Football Team, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced Thursday at the league's annual gridiron media luncheon. [Full Story] 

Three North Carolina Central University Eagles - senior running back Greg Pruitt, Jr., senior center Robert Duncan and junior kicker Brandon Gilbert - have been selected to the 2006 Don Hansen's Football Gazette Preseason NCAA Division II All-America Team. [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University head football coach Rod Broadway has announced the hiring of three new coaches to the Eagles gridiron staff - Mose Rison as Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach, James Spady as Offensive Line Coach, and Derrick Arnold as Linebackers Coach. [Full Story] 

Street ? Smith's College Football 2006 Yearbook has picked North Carolina Central University as the No. 3 team among its Top 25 in the NCAA Division II, the Eagles highest-ever preseason national ranking. [Full Story] 

PHOTOS from the 2006 NCCU Football Golf Tournament

Spring Football Game and Lettermen's Day - April 8

North Carolina Central University, the defending Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association champions, released its 2006 football schedule Thursday, and the Eagles will face a challenging slate of opposition in their quest for a repeat conference title and a return trip to the NCAA Division II Playoffs. [Full Story] 

Register for the 2006 NCCU Football Golf Tournament

North Carolina Central University senior wide receiver Torey Ross caught a touchdown pass during the 13th annual Whataburger Cactus Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 6 in Texas A?M-Kingsville's Javelina Stadium. [Full Story] 

Five North Carolina Central University Eagles have been voted to the 2005 Don Hansen's Football Gazette All-Southeast Region Team. [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University head football coach Rod Broadway and senior wide receiver Torey Ross have been selected as the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Coach and Player of the Year, respectively, by The Pigskin Club of Washington, DC, Inc. [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University has been declared the HBCU Football Mid-Major Division National Champion as the No. 1 ranked team in the final TSPN/Classic Cuts Top 10 HBCU Mid-Major football poll, presented by The Heritage Group. [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University senior defensive end Ronald Dowdy has been recognized by D2Football.com as a member of its 2005 NCAA Division II All-America Football Team. [Full Story] 

Three North Carolina Central University Eagles have been voted to the 2005 DaktronicsAll-Southeast Region football team, selected by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University senior wide receiver Torey Ross is among the 42 players that have been named to the East All-Star squad for the 13th annual Whataburger Cactus Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, in Texas A?M-Kingsville's Javelina Stadium. [Full Story] 

FEATURE STORY: "Broadway keeps Eagles pointed in right direction" written by Aaron Beard, Associated Press. 

After defeating a ranked opponent for the CIAA Football Championship, North Carolina Central University jumped two spots in the final Southeast Regional poll to No. 2 and will host the winner of the No. 3 Valdosta State (9-2) versus No. 6 North Alabama (8-2) game on Nov. 19 in the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, N.C. [Full Story] 

NCCU sophomore Brandon Gilbert kicked a 30-yard field goal with three seconds remaining to lift the Eagles to a 26-23 victory over Bowie State in the 2005 CIAA Championship Game at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. A capacity crowd of 10,580, mostly Eagles fans, watched as NCCU overcame a 17-0 halftime deficit to capture its first conference title in 25 years. [Full Story] 

The CIAA Western Division Champion North Carolina Central University Eagles had four members selected to the First and Second All-CIAA football teams. First Team All-CIAA honorees are place kicker Brandon Gilbert, defensive lineman Ronald Dowdy, and offensive lineman Robert Duncan, while receiver Torey Ross earned All-CIAA Second Team recognition. [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University, coming off a 38-19 victory over then        undefeated Bowie State, received  numerous CIAA weekly awards. [Full Story] 

On Saturday, Sept. 24, O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium will be the site of a battle of two 
 undefeated teams as Bowie State University and North Carolina Central University 
enter the contest with identical records of 4-0 overall and 1-0 in CIAA play.          [Game Preview] 

NCCU center Robert Duncan (Offensive Lineman of the Week), defensive back J.R. Tanner (Rookie of the Week) and Rod Broadway (Coach of the Week) were honored by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Monday.  [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University withstood a late charge by Shaw University to capture a 37-31 victory in the 2005 Willie Gary Triangle Classic at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, NC. [Full Story] 

The "Willie E. Gary Triangle Classic" features North Carolina Central University and Shaw University in the first gridiron meeting between the Eagles and Bears in 35 years, dating back to a 32-0 NCCU victory on Oct. 31, 1970. This is also the first CIAA contest for both schools. [Game Preview] 

Ronald Dowdy, a North Carolina Central University  senior defensive lineman, was named co-CIAA Defensive Lineman of the Week. Dowdy, who leads the conferencec in forced fumbles and is second in sacks, recorded 5 solo tackles, 2 forced fumbles and 2 sacks in NCCU's 28-21 overtime victory over Lenoir-Rhyne. Dowdy was also named Honorable Mention D2Football.com National Defensive Player of the Week. [Full Story] 

The undefeated North Carolina Central University Eagles look  to build momentum as they head to Hickory, NC  to face the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears (1-0) of the South Atlantic Conference. [Game Preview] 

North Carolina Central University senior quarterback Adrian Warren has been selected as D2Football.com Offensive Player of the Week after a record-breaking performance during the Eagles  70-12 victory over Edward Waters College on Saturday (Aug. 27). [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University looks to win its first Aggie-Eagle Classic in two years as it battles the North Carolina A?T State Aggies Monday September 5, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. in Raleigh at Carter-Finley Stadium. [Game Preview] 

Three Eagles - quarterback Adrian Warren, receiver Julius McClellan and center Robert Duncan - earned weekly honors from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association after North Carolina Central University's impressive 70-12 victory over Edward Waters College on Saturday (Aug. 27). [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University scored early and often, cruising to a 70-12 victory over Edward Waters College at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, NC. [Game Story] [Statistics] 

North Carolina Central University sophomore defensive lineman Courtney Coard has been named to the 2005 Don Hansen's Football Gazette Preseason All-America Football Team. [Full Story] 

The annual Aggie-Eagle Football Classic, featuring historic rivals North Carolina A?T State University (NCA?T) and North Carolina Central University (NCCU), ranked as the largest HBCU football game in North Carolina in 2004, the 16th largest (of 48) in the country. [Press Release] 

The Herald-Sun's Mike Potter reports from the opening of the 2005 NCCU football camp in his article, "Eagles prepare for camp." [Herald-Sun Story] 

The gridiron match-up between the CIAA Western Division favorites, North Carolina Central University and Fayetteville State University, will be broadcast by ESPNPlus on Oct. 8 from O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium in Durham, NC, according to a newsletter distributed by Urban Sports ? Entertainment Group. [Full Story] 

Five North Carolina Central University student-athletes have been voted to the 2005 Pre-Season All-CIAA Football Team, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced Thursday (July 21) at the annual media luncheon in Petersburg, Virginia.  Coming off an 8-2 season, NCCU has been predicted to finish second in the CIAA Western Division behind Fayetteville State University, according to a poll of the conference head football coaches. [Full Story] 

"Broadway eager to kick off Eagles' 2005 season" - Herald-Sun story by Mike Potter (June 23, 2005) 

PHOTOS: 2005 NCCU Football Golf Tournament (June 13, 2005)

The field was sloppy and so was the outcome, as the two teams battled to a scoreless tie in the annual North Carolina Central University "Maroon and Gray" Spring Football Game at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium on the campus of NCCU. [Full Story] 

2005 NCCU Football Golf Tournament - June 13 at Chapel Hill Country Club

North Carolina Central University has announced its football schedule for the 2005 gridiron campaign, and it features a combination of something old and something new. [Full Story] 

North Carolina Central University senior offensive lineman Ricardo Phillips has been selected to the 2004 Daktronics, Inc., Division II All-America football team, as chosen by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). [Full Story]

NCCU senior offensive lineman Ricardo Phillips tops five Eagles selected to the 2004 Daktronics All-Southeast Region Football Team, as chosen by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). NCCU's five honorees is more than any other school in the region. [Full Story]

In spite of an 8-2 record, North Carolina Central University has been denied a spot in the 2004 NCAA Division II Regional Playoffs. [Full Story]

  The Herald-Sun column (Nov. 9, 2004) - "Potter: Frustrating finish"

North Carolina Central University junior quarterback Adrian Warren has been announced as the 2004 CIAA Offensive Player of the Year, headlining 11 Eagles that have earned post-season football honors from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. [Full Story]

North Carolina Central University jumped up one spot in this week's NCAA Division II Southeast Region football poll to No. 6 after finishing the regular season with a 42-33 win over Virginia State and an 8-2 overall record. [Full Story]

North Carolina Central University senior defensive back Jonathan Sherrill and freshman kicker Brandon Gilbert were selected to the CIAA's weekly football honor roll for their efforts during a 42-33 homecoming victory over Virginia State University on Saturday (Oct. 30). [Full Story]

North Carolina Central University earned four weekly football honors from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association after the Eagles defeated Livingstone College, 52-21, in Salisbury, NC, on Saturday. [Full Story]

North Carolina Central University earned four weekly football honors from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association after the Eagles rallied late to defeat Winston-Salem State, 35-33, in Durham, NC, on Saturday. [Full Story]

News ? Observer Feature Story: "Football Family Comforts Broadway" by Rachel Carter

North Carolina Central University turned two fourth quarter fumble recoveries into the decisive scores as the Eagles escaped with a 10-7 win over Saint Augustine's College at Broughton High School in Raleigh, NC. NCCU senior running back Donnie Pippen came off the bench to give the Eagles life, rushing for a season-best 108 yards, including the game-winning touchdown with 4:29 left in the contest. [Full Story] [Statistics]

Four Eagles received weekly honors from the CIAA after North Carolina Central University's 31-28 come-from-behind victory over Bowie State Saturday in Durham.[Full Story]

Herald-Sun Feature Story: "Warren turns tragedy into inspiration" by Mike Potter

In the aftermath of North Carolina Central University's thrilling 26-23 come-from-behind victory over Division I-AA MEAC foe Delaware State, three Eagles have earned weekly honors by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the conference office announced Sunday (Sept. 12). [Full Story]

Herald-Sun Feature Story: "Pippen hoping to close career on high note" by Mike Potter

North Carolina Central University claimed four of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association's weekly football honors, the conference office announced Sunday. [Full Story]

Last year, North Carolina Central University was known for its passing offense, but it was the running game that stood out during the final scrimmage of the 2004 preseason. [Full Story ? Statistics]

North Carolina Central University has changed the location of the Eagles' football season-opening contest on Saturday, Aug. 28 against Johnson C. Smith University to Durham County Stadium. [Full Story]

North Carolina Central University seniors Scheldon Connor and Luis George have been selected to the 2004 NCAA Division II Football Gazzette Preseason All-America Team. [Full Story]

2004 NCCU Football Preview

North Carolina Central University has been picked to finish fourth in the CIAA Western Division by the conference football coaches association, while senior defensive end Scheldon Connor and senior safety Luis George earn Pre-Season All-CIAA honors. [Full Story] [2004 NCCU Football Preview]

North Carolina Central University has hired Rich McGeorge, with more than 20 years of college and professional football coaching to his credit, as its new offensive line coach. [Full Story]

PHOTOS: 2004 NCCU Football Golf Tournament - May 10

Defense was the name of the game Saturday as both the new look offense and defense squared off in the annual North Carolina Central University "Maroon and Gray" Spring Football Game at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium on the campus of NCCU. [Full Story ? Statistics]

North Carolina Central University head football coach Rod Broadway has made two additions to his coaching staff, naming Darrell Asberry as offensive coordinator and Clifford Yoshida as defensive coordinator. [Full Story]

North Carolina Central University has announced 17 new additions to its 2004 football squad.  [Full Story]

North Carolina Central University has announced its football schedule for the 2004 gridiron campaign, and it contains several new twists. [Full Story] 

A New Coach + A New Attitude = Champions

North Carolina Central University junior safety Luis George has been voted to the 2003 Daktronics NCAA Division II All-South Region First Team, as chosen by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). [Full Story]

NCCU junior Scheldon Connor and freshman Charles Futrell have earned post-season conference football honors, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced Wednesday (Nov. 12). [Full Story]

NCCU junior defensive lineman Anthony Harris and sophomore return specialist Ryan Craig earned weekly conference honors for their efforts during a 28-22 come-from-behind victory at Virginia State University, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced Sunday (Sept. 28). [Full Story]

NCCU junior defensive end Scheldon Connor and head coach Rod Broadway earned weekly conference honors for their efforts during a 21-14 Eagle victory over Division I-AA foe Delaware State University, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced Sunday (Sept. 21). [Full Story]

Herald-Sun Feature Story by Mike Potter about Lawrence Fuller being in the spotlight. [Go to Herald-Sun story]

NCCU football student-athletes Maurice Glenn and Jamal Molden earned weekly honors from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association for their play in a 31-24 win over Morehouse College on Saturday (Sept. 6). [Full Story]

"MEET THE EAGLES" Sunday, August 24 at 4:00 PM at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. If You Missed It ... [Photo Gallery]

Eagle gridiron practice begins. [Photo Gallery]

2003 NCCU Football Preview ... [Full Story]

"Eagles get their kicks -- and then some" - Herald-Sun story by Mike Potter (Aug. 21, 2003)

"Unusual QB battle rages at N.C. Central" - Herald-Sun story by Mike Potter (Aug. 13, 2003)

"Broadway pumps up matchup" - Herald-Sun newspaper story by Mike Potter previewing the Down East Classic in Rocky Mount, NC on Oct. 4 versus Elizabeth City State. [Herald-Sun Story]

  North Carolina Central University is picked to place third in the CIAA Western Division and sixth overall during the upcoming 2003 gridiron campaign, while NCCU running back Lawrence Fuller and defensive lineman Scheldon Connor are voted to the 2003 Pre-Season All-Conference Football Team. [Full Story] [Herald-Sun Story]

  The CIAA Football Championship Game will return to Durham and North Carolina Central University on Saturday, November 15, 2003. [Full Story]

NCCU Football Golf Tournament - June 16, 2003 [Photos]

After more than an hour of no-huddle gridiron action inside O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium, the North Carolina Central University "Maroon ? Gray" football scrimmage ended in a draw. [Full Story]

  NCCU has announced eight new additions to its 2003 football squad. [List of Signed Recruits]

  North Carolina Central University and new head football coach Rod Broadway have announced six members of its football coaching staff, which includes two former Eagle student-athletes and two former NCCU coaches. [Full Story]

  NCCU has announced its football schedule for the 2003 gridiron campaign, featuring four "classics" and some popular home opponents that are unfamiliar with NCCU's stomping ground. [Full Story]

  NCCU has announced Roderick Broadway (pictured above right) as its new head football coach. [Full Story]

How the media reported the Broadway announcement ...
"Broadway show to be wide-open" - Neil Amato, The Herald-Sun
"Dupree: A new beginning for N.C. Central" - Jimmy Dupree, The Herald-Sun
"Broadway to coach NCCU" - J.P. Giglio, The News ? Observer

  NCCU head football coach Rudy Abrams announced his retirement Saturday (Nov. 9) after an emotional roller coaster ride through the 2002 season. [Full Story]

  "Eagles prepare for new-look Aggies" - The Herald-Sun game preview by Mike Potter.

  The NCCU gridiron season kicks off on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 4:00 pm against rival North Carolina A?T State University in the ninth annual "Aggie-Eagle Classic" at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. [Game Notes]

  "When a QB battle really isn't" - The Herald-Sun feature by Mike Potter.

  "Eagles aim to get defensive against Aggies" - The Herald-Sun feature by Mike Potter.

  "Eagles primed for a climb?" - The Herald-Sun football preview by Mike Potter.

  NCCU junior running back Donnie Pippen and sophomore defensive lineman Scheldon Connor were announced as members of the 2002 Preseason All-CIAA Football Team at the annual Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Football Round-Up on Thursday in Petersburg, VA. [2002 Eagle Football Preview]

  Defense wins scrimmage for Gray. [Herald-Sun Story]

  NCCU releases 2002 football schedule. [Full Story]

  NCCU has announced 13 new additions to its 2002 football squad, including six freshman and seven transfers. [Full Story]

  Feature Story on NCCU's Ryan Walden in The Herald-Sun Newspaper (Sept. 16, 2000)
  NCCU announces 19 football signees for 2000 season 

News ? Observer article profiling senior linebacker Anthony Connally. 
   Freshman quarterback Darrell Nesbitt rushed for four touchdowns against his hometown team to lead the Eagles to a 28-19 win over Benedict. [Story] 
The NCCU football team will be without the services of senior Warren Bell, as the starting quarterback for the Eagles the past two seasons has decided not to tackle the gridiron.  [Story] 
The CIAA Football Coaches Association has selected NCCU to finish in fourth place of the 1999 conference gridiron race, while naming three Eagles to the 1999 CIAA Preseason Football Team.  [Story] 
WNCU to broadcast 1999 Eagle football games. [Story]
NCCU defensive lineman Cory Francis inks a one-year free agent contract with the Baltimore Ravens.  [Story] 
NCCU's new look offense controls the pace of the annual Spring football game, as Durant McCathern runs for three touchdowns.  [Story and Quotes] 
NCCU announces eight new additions to the 1999 Eagle football team.  [Story ? List of Recruits]  [News ? Observer Sports article by Christian Hoyt] 
Four assistant coaches hired to join Abrams' staff.  [Story] 
NCCU Names Rudy Abrams as new head football coach. [Story]