Notebook: Tide fans on record watch Nov 19, 2009
Ingram is sixth on Alabama's single-season rushing list with 1,297 yards, but could quickly move up against the Mocs. He needs 87 rushing yards to vault past Shaun Alexander into second place (1,383, 2008), and is 175 shy of all-time leader Bobby Humphrey (1,471, 1986). (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Galaxy headed to MLS Cup after 2-0 win over Dynamo Nov 14, 2009
The Dynamo's Eddie Robinson tried to clear Omar Gonzalez's header off Beckham's free kick but Berhalter poked the ball into the net from 7 yards. Donovan converted a penalty kick in the 109th minute to set the MLS record for career playoff scoring with 17 goals. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Tide, Tiffin in great shape for postseason awards Nov 10, 2009
Eddie Robinson Award (coach): Finalists announced Dec. 9. George Munger Award (coach): Nick Saban, semifinalist. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Houston, L.a. To Battle In Key Western Tilt Oct 18, 2009
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Karim Added as Walter Payton Award Candidate Oct 16, 2009
The Eddie Robinson Award (top FCS Coach) and Buck Buchanan Award (top FCS Defensive Player) will also be presented that night. 2009 Team Information. (Siusalukis.com)
FAMU's Taylor anticipating matchup against S.C. State Oct 15, 2009
Yet he remains humbled when mentioned Tuesday in the same breath as Grambling s Eddie Robinson and even contemporaries like Southern s Pete Richardson and South Carolina State s Oliver Buddy Pough. In his eyes, Taylor is just the beneficiary from having surrounded himself with talented individuals. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Down but not out, Bowden among the Deep South's best Oct 15, 2009
Sports - newsjournalonline. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Clark Atlanta fires coach, more on Black College HOF Oct 8, 2009
Assuming it will include coaches, no list is complete without Eddie Robinson. PatrickT. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Black College Football HOF headed to Atlanta Oct 7, 2009
This is great for the city of atlanta and guys like Joe 747 Adams from tsu boy was he great but like the other greats most people don t know him and the late EDDIE ROBINSONS NOW THE REAL STORY CAN BE TOLD IN STYLE, and this is great for the city and myself ... Grambling State University under the leadership of the great Coach Eddie Robinson ... Coach Eddie Robinson has got to be inducted. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
In defense of Fredi Oct 6, 2009
If the Clown Prince gets to count those Division wins at Samford than Eddie Robinson gets to count his at Grambling and he is the Winningest Coach in History and nobody is matching those wins. If you look at what people say about Terry in Alabama, Tommy in South carolina, Jeff in Tallahassee and Steve everywhere you would get the impression that entire family is a train wreck and I ve been nice enough to exclude stories about other members. (The Palm Beach Post)
Leopards Set For Home Opener Sep 21, 2009
Tavani was the 2004 Patriot League Coach of the Year and was a finalist for the Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year Award in that year. The Lebanon, Pa. (Goleopards.com)
Houston, Rsl In Search Of Valuable Points Sep 20, 2009
The Dynamo will be without midfielder Ricardo Clark because of suspension, while defender Richard Mulrooney is out with injury, and defender Eddie Robinson is probable after preseason knee surgery has forced him to miss the previous 26 league fixtures. Copyright 2009 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Conference play opened with lopsided win Sep 20, 2009
Samford coach Pat Sullivan earned the recognition in 1991 from his days as a Heisman winner at Auburn, and Miles coach Billy Joe got the nod in 2007 due to his spot behind Eddie Robinson for the second most coaching wins in black college football history (241). CHATTANOOGA 29, PRESBYTERIAN 13. (The Augusta Chronicle)
CST gets a deal for SEC games Sep 17, 2009
Singleton graduated from Grambling State, where he played football under Coach Eddie Robinson. He continued his football career in the NFL, playing for the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Conference Leaders To Clash In Columbus Sep 13, 2009
Houston will be without defender Richard Mulrooney, while defender Eddie Robinson and forward Cam Weaver are doubtful with injuries. The Crew have no reported injuries and expect to be at full strength, including Guillermo Barros Schelotto, who has played sparingly in recent weeks because of an injury. (ABC 7 News, DC)
McIlvaine reflects on pivotal trade Sep 11, 2009
The Mets were dealing with Rangers general manager Eddie Robinson, who also liked Mazzilli's offense and who needed a center fielder. "We made the trade late in the day [April 1]," McIlvaine said. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Saban Signs 3-Year Contract Extension Aug 30, 2009
Saban was honored as the 2008 Home Depot National Coach of the Year by ESPN, earned the Football Writers Association (FWAA) Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year Award, and was awarded the same honor by the Associated Press, Sporting News, the Walter Camp Football Foundation and Liberty Mutual. Saban, who has a career record as a college head coach of 110-50-1. (BamaMag.com)
Hawkeyes Set to Open Season Sept. 5th Aug 29, 2009
Iowa's last season-opening loss came to Kansas State (27-7) in the 2000 Eddie Robinson Classic at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO.. LIVE BLOGGING FROM KINNICK STADIUM Hawkeye fans not able to make it to Kinnick Stadium for the season opener vs. Northern Iowa Sept. 5 can log on to hawkeyesports. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Colorado Hopes To Rebound From Tough Loss vs. Houston Aug 29, 2009
Houston will lineup without defenders Eddie Robinson and Richard Mulrooney, and forward Cam Weaver with injuries of their own. Copyright 2009 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Dynamo Could Unveil New Forward Landin vs. Sounders Aug 23, 2009
The Dynamo will be without Andrew Hainault because of suspension, while defenders Eddie Robinson and Richard Mulrooney, and forward Cam Weaver are out with injuries. Midfielder Brian Mullan is also listed as questionable with an ankle sprain. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Fire's Defense Gets Another Test Against Dynamo Aug 9, 2009
The Dynamo have injury concerns with Eddie Robinson and Richard Mulrooney both out, Brian Mullan doubtful, and Kei Kamara questionable, though. Brad Davis compounded the problems by receiving a red card from the bench Thursday and is suspended for the match against Chicago. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Sebastian Trujillo Named To Payton Award Watch List Aug 5, 2009
The Eddie Robinson Award (top FCS Coach) and Buck Buchanan Award (top FCS Defensive Player) will also be presented that night. For a complete list of pre-season candidate biographies, go to. (Usdtoreros.com)
Houston Welcomes Ching, Holden Back Against D.C. Aug 1, 2009
Hainault, who Houston needed to get back with defenders Richard Mulrooney and Eddie Robinson and midfielder Brian Mullan out injured, thought the team could learn from the loss. "You learn more from your losses than you do for your wins. We can't let this happen again," Hainault said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Smith Listed Among Two Best College Basketball Coaches In History Jul 31, 2009
Eddie Robinson, college football 24. Bobby Bowden, college football 25. (Tarheelblue.com)
Holy Cross Quarterback Dominic Randolph Selected to Walter Payton Award Watch List Jul 29, 2009
The Eddie Robinson Award (top FCS Coach) and Buck Buchanan Award (top FCS Defensive Player) will also be presented that night. Holy Cross opens its 2009 season with a Patriot League matchup on Sept. 5, as the Crusaders host Georgetown at 1 p.m.. (Patriotleague.com)
Toronto Hopes To Build On Momentum vs. Houston Jul 17, 2009
" Although Kinnear didn't look to the injuries, defenders Eddie Robinson, Richard Mulrooney and Wade Barrett are all on the injury report this week, along with forward Cam Weaver. Houston is 4-4-2 on the road this year, and will try to bounce back from giving up two goals in a game for the first time since March 28. Houston had allowed just six goals in its previous 14 games, all with Pat Onstad in net. "He's been playing great for us for years," Kinnear said of Onstad, who leads MLS with a 0.71... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Brandin Jordan added to Buchanan Award Watch List Jul 16, 2009
The Walter Payton Award and the Eddie Robinson Award will also be presented that night. 2009 Team Information. (Siusalukis.com)
Will sanctions jeopardize immortality? Jul 10, 2009
To set the record straight, it is John Gagliardi (461 wins) and Eddie Robinson (408 wins) that sit atop the all-time wins list regardless of competition level, but for the purposes of this column, we are discussing the race between Bowden and Paterno for the top spot, and the fact that the NCAA itself will at some point have a hand in deciding that outcome. Of course, the appeals process is on-going, but the NCAA doesn't usually make a 180-degree turn on decisions, especially with the entire... (ABC 7 News, DC)
The Fabled Few Jul 9, 2009
Eddie Robinson, John Gagliardi and Tubby Raymond: It's hard enough comparing coaches from different eras, much less different levels. These guys deserve a list of their own. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
SCSUs Ford on Payton Award Watch List Jul 9, 2009
The Eddie Robinson Award and the Buck Buchanan Award will also be presented that night. T&D Sports Editor can be reached via e-mail at or by phone at 803-533-5553. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Adu, U.S. crush Grenada 4-0 in Gold Cup opener Jul 5, 2009
Holden, who turns 24 next month, became the first American to score in his international debut since Eddie Robinson against Sweden in January 2008, and Rogers scored his first goal in his second appearance. It was the third goal for Davies. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
McNair milestones Jul 5, 2009
I-AA player), Eddie Robinson Trophy (top player in black college ranks) and finished 3rd in the Heisman Trophy race, making him the 1st Division. I-AA player to rank in top 5 in voting for the award since Jerry Rice (Mississippi Valley, 1985). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Wizards Will Try To Make Move vs. Powerful Houston Club Jul 4, 2009
Defenders Eddie Robinson and Wade Barrett are also out and defender Craig Waibel is questionable, all with injuries. The Wizards will be without forward Adam Cristman, defender Chance Myers, and midfielder Kevin Souter with their own injuries. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Rich's Rant: Aggressive 'D'? Hell Yeah!!! Jun 30, 2009
The late Eddie Robinson at Grambling always liked to say he wanted his football players agile, mobile and hostile with the emphasis on the latter. That, in large part, was the reason he was so eminently successful and one of the legends of college football. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Tough losses: Recession hurts even the savviest of ex-athletes Jun 29, 2009
Playing for legendary coach Eddie Robinson, Davis earned his bachelor's degree at Grambling. As his career wound down, he made what he says was one of the smartest moves of his life by returning to the classroom and earning an MBA from the University of Chicago. (USA Today -- Sports)
Houston Takes 11-game Unbeaten Streak To L.a. Jun 27, 2009
" Houston has continued its strong play without midfielder Ricardo Clark, who is with the United States for the FIFA Confederations Cup. Clark will be absent on Sunday against because the U.S. plays Brazil in the tournament final. Clark will return next month, but Ching will rejoin the U.S. for the Gold Cup, along with midfielder Stuart Holden. Defender Andrew Hainault will also be with Canada during the Gold Cup. Houston will have those three this weekend, though, which will help compensate for... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Dynamo Hope To Continue Surge vs. Rsl Jun 20, 2009
Houston (8-2-3) will be without midfielder Ricardo Clark because of international duty, while defender Eddie Robinson is expected to be out another 3-4 weeks with a knee injury. Forward Brian Ching is expected to play with a hamstring strain. (ABC 7 News, DC)
MLS Powers Clash In Friday Fixture Jun 5, 2009
Houston will be without defender Eddie Robinson, while midfielder Brian Mullan is questionable, with their own injuries. Copyright 2009 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Dallas, Houston To Resume Texas Rivalry May 9, 2009
Houston will be without defender Eddie Robinson, who has been out all season, while defenders Danny Cruz and Wade Barrett are doubtful, all with injuries. Copyright 2009 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Fulmer to get Neyland Award Apr 16, 2009
1999 - Eddie Robinson, Grambling. 2000 - Tom Osborne, Nebraska. (InsideTennessee.com)
N.y., Houston Off To Dreadful Starts To '09 Campaign Apr 10, 2009
Houston's lone injury is to central defender Eddie Robinson, who had preseason knee surgery. Copyright 2009 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Schwarz » Apr 5, 2009
He's the Eddie Robinson of college golf. Yet Payton says he feels like a failure. (ESPN -- Golf)
35th Annual Black College All-American Weekend a Star-Studded Success Apr 1, 2009
Prairie View A & M University head coach Henry Frazier, III received the SBN Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year award; and The Grambling State Tigers were recognized as the "2008 SBN Jake Gaither Black College National Champions." Each of the 24 members of SBN's 2008 Black College All-American Team received SBN's handsome Black College All-American trophy and the custom-made SBN Black College All-American ring, designed by BCAA sponsor, My Jeweler, Inc., of Smyrna, GA. The BCAA Lifetime... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Defending Ivy Champs Brown Kicks-Off Spring Football Practice Mar 20, 2009
Estes, a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award as the nation's top coach in 2008, has guided the Bears to three Ivy League titles in the last 10 years. Three of Brown's first team All-Ivy selections return to the offensive side of the ball, with senior wide receivers (Andover, MA) and (Portsmouth, RI) back in the fold, along with senior offensive tackle (Washington, DC). (Brownbears.com)
HBCU football page Mar 19, 2009
Prairie View's Henry Frazier and Florida A 's Joe Taylor each finished in the top 10 of voting for the Eddie Robinson Award, presented. Here's the list of players named to the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA) All-America team. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Opinion: Finally, there's hope for the Rangers Mar 19, 2009
There was a general manager named Eddie Robinson, who once traded for an aging outfielder named Lee Mazzilli. To get Lee Mazzilli, he traded away the organization's best two young pitchers Walt Terrell and Ron Darling. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'09 Season Preview: Houston Aiming To Get Back On Target Mar 18, 2009
"I think we feel our team is respected. It has been a little bit better because winning a title is hard but defending it is even harder because everyone is trying to beat the best. We don't have that target but I think people still regard us one of the better teams in the league and they need to play their best games to beat us." The Dynamo enter something of a transition year in 2009, with mainstay attacker Dwayne De Rosario being traded to Toronto FC and rugged central defender Eddie Robinson... (ABC 7 News, DC)
MLS team capsules for the 2009 season Mar 16, 2009
WHO'S BACK: Coach Dominic Kinnear, D Corey Ashe, D Wade Barrett, D Bobby Boswell, M Geoff Cameron, F Brian Ching, M Ricardo Clark, M Brad Davis, F John Michael Hayden, F Stuart Holden, F Brian Mullan, M Richard Mulrooney, GK Pat Onstad, D Eddie Robinson, M Craig Waibel, M Chris Wondolowski ... James, who played in 13 games as a rookie in 2008, will be pressed into a starting role immediately while Eddie Robinson recovers from offseason knee surgery. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fulmer named Mule Day marshal Mar 6, 2009
Among them are the 1993 Regional Coach of the Year (AFCA Region 2), 1998 National Coach of the Year (FWAA, AFCA, The Sporting News, Maxwell Football Club), 1998 SEC Coach of the Year (coaches, Associated Press), 1999 State Farm Eddie Robinson National Coach of Distinction Award, and in 2001 he was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. His accomplishments include. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
MEAC vs. SWAC: ESPN strongly considering SCSU-Grambling matchup Feb 13, 2009
The last meeting took place at the 1994 Heritage Bowl at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, with coaching legends Willie Jeffries of S.C. State and the late Eddie Robinson of Grambling on the sidelines. The Bulldogs rallied from 11 points down thanks to two touchdowns rushing and passing from Marvin Marshall, the latter set up by a blocked punt by Kenny Bynum which was recovered by current Hunter-Kinard-Tyler head coach Jermaine Derricott at the 1-yard line, to take a 31-27 victory. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Conference: More diversity needed Feb 13, 2009
Sailes and his audience discussed a possible implementation of an "Eddie Robinson Rule," which would require every school with a vacancy to interview at least one minority for the job. This idea is similar to the Rooney rule that has been a great success in the NFL and was established in 2003. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Vandal Legend Jerry Kramer Honored Feb 8, 2009
In 1997, Williams returned to Grambling as head football coach, succeeding the legendary Eddie Robinson. His team went 10-2 in 2000, 11-1 in 2001, and won the championship of the Southwestern Athletic Conference both years. (VandalVenue.com)
