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The Morehouse Maroon Tigers are ready to take the field as one of the top HBCUs in the country in 2019. This fall, Head coach Rich Freeman enters his 13th season as head coach of the Maroon Tigers.
The Maroon Tigers begin the 2019 season against the Bulldogs on Sunday, Sept. 1, in the inaugural Black College Hall of Fame Classic at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
Morehouse will Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play on Sept. 28, as they welcome Savannah State University back to the SIAC for MHC’s home opener.
Let’s take a look at the Morehouse Maroon Tigers 2019 football schedule:
Here is the Morehouse Maroon Tigers 2019 football schedule
Sunday, Sept. 1 Alabama A&M Canton, Ohio 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 At Edward Waters (FL) Jacksonville, FL 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 Miles College Fairfield, Ala 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept 28 Savannah State Atlanta, GA 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 Kentucky State Atlanta, GA 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 Tuskegee Columbus, GA 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 At Fort Valley State Fort Valley, GA 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 Benedict College Atlanta, GA 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 Albany State Albany, GA 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov 9 Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA 2 p.m. Georgia Tech has always played great games against Clark Atlanta, its fellow AU Center rival. This year, the two face off to wrap up the season on Senior Day.
The teams come into the game with an identical 48-48-2 in the all-time series.
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The Georgia Tech Yellowjackets are ready to play for ACC football in 2019. Georgia plays at legendary Bobby Dodd Stadium at Grant Field in Midtown Atlanta.
Head coach Geoff Collins and the gang are looking to challenge for the ACC crown by taking on venerable schools such as Clemson and the University of Miami. The Yellowjackets regular season looks like they will be able to turn in an eight-win season.
Let’s take a look at the Georgia Tech 2019 football schedule:
Here is the Georgia Tech 2019 football schedule
Date Opponent Location Time Thursday, Aug. 29 At Clemson 52-14 Clemson, SC 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 USF – Whiteout Atlanta, GA 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 The Citadel Atlanta, GA 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept 28 At Temple Philadelphia, PA TBA Saturday, Oct. 5 North Carolina – HOF Atlanta, GA TBA Saturday, Oct. 12 At Duke Durham, NC TBA Saturday, Oct. 19 At Miami Miami Gardens, FL TBA Saturday, Nov. 2 Pitt – Homecoming Atlanta, GA TBA Saturday, Nov. 9 At Virginia Charlottesville, VA TBA Saturday, Nov 16 Virginia Tech Atlanta, GA TBA Saturday, Nov. 23 NC State Atlanta, GA 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 Georgia Atlanta, GA TBA Georgia Tech has always played great games against Clemson and Miami, and this year is shaping up to be no different as the Tigers enter the season ranked #1.
Inside the state, Tech’s biggest rival is the Bulldogs, who annually match up at the end of the year.
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The Georgia State University Panthers are ready to play for Sun Belt football in 2019. Georgia State Stadium is just south of downtown Atlanta, a perfect place for some gridiron.
The Panthers football team has only been in existence since 2010, but it has made strides since then and been able to recruit some quality athletes from inside and outside the state.
Here is the Georgia State Panthers 2019 football schedule
Date Opponent Location Time Saturday, Aug. 31 Tennessee 38-30 Knoxville, TN 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 Furman 48-42 GSU Stadium, Atlanta, GA 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 At Western Michigan Kalamazoo, MI 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept 21 At Texas State San Marcos, Texas TBA Saturday, Oct. 5 Arkansas State GSU Stadium, Atlanta, GA 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 At Coastal Carolina Conway, S.C. TBA Saturday, Oct. 19 Army GSU Stadium, Atlanta, GA 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 Troy GSU Stadium, Atlanta, GA 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 At ULM Monroe, LA TBA Saturday, Nov 16 Appalachian State GSU Stadium, Atlanta, GA 2 p.m. Georgia State’s biggest rival is Georgia Southern, which is located in Statesboro. Although the teams have squared up quite a few times in basketball, they meet in football only so often until a few years ago.
That’s when both schools joined the Sun Belt Conference. Since then it has become a heated in-state rivalry that brings out the best in fans.Week 1: GSU 38- Tennessee 30
The party was in downtown Atlanta on Aug. 31 after the Georgia State University Panthers shocked the Tennessee Volunteers 38-30 at Neyland Stadium.
Tennessee, a former powerhouse team in the SEC, was supposed to mop the field with the Panthers, who were three-score underdogs. Instead, GSU handed the Vols their first home opening loss since 1983.
Week 2: GSU 48- Furman 42
In a thrilling game that saw Georgia State get behind after leading for most of the way, the Panthers scored late to beat Furman University 48-42.
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It’s that time again, yall. The 2019 MEAC/SWAC Challenge comes to Atlanta’s Georgia State Stadium on Sunday, September 1. The game will feature Bethune-Cookman University and Jackson State University.
The MEAC/SWAC Challenge has been an Atlanta tradition for a number of years now.
2019 MEAC/SWAC Challenge: Everything you need to know
The annual game features teams from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). Launched on Labor Day Weekend in 2005, the HBCU matchup was held for its first three years at historic Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala.
In 2008, the game moved to Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando, Fla. Since 2016, the Challenge has been played at campus sites.
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About Bethune-Cookman College
Bethune-Cookman boasts the #1 band in the MEAC, known as the Marching Wildcats. They make up a 300+ unit that has five drum majors known affectionately as “The Five Horsemen.”
Bethune-Cookman is located in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Wildcats’ biggest rivals is in-state HBCU Florida A&M University.
About Jackson State University
JSU’s band, the Sonic Boom of the South, is the #1 ranked band in the SWAC. Jackson State University is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The mascot is a bengal tiger.
While 90% of JSU’s students hailed from Mississippi, other states make up the rest of the student body. The top three feeder states are Illinois (419 students), Louisiana (227), and Tennessee (192).
Among international students, most were from China, according to a JSU factbook.
Where to park at Georgia State Stadium
Parking at Georgia State Stadium is festival style, first-come-first-served in each lot. Handicap parking is available in the Green Lot on a first-come-first-served basis.
Please be advised handicap parking spaces are limited. A state issued placard or license plate and a parking pass are required for entry. Passes are currently available for the Green lot only.
Lots open 4 hrs prior to kickoff. No overnight parking. Online parking sales close on Saturday, August 31 at 11:59 p.m.
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The Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos will kick off the NFL’s 100th season on Thursday, Aug. 1, with the Hall of Fame Game.
The exhibition matchup takes place in Canton, Ohio, as a run-up to the Pro Football Hall of Fame annual induction ceremony.
Hall of Fame Game: What you need to know
Here’s everything you need to know about Thursday’s Hall of Fame game between the Broncos and Falcons.
Kickoff time: 8 p.m. ET
Date: Thursday, Aug. 1
Location: Canton, Ohio
TV channel: NBC
Don’t expect to see quarter Matt Ryan zipping passes to star wide receiver Julio Jones. The Falcons are expected to play their second- and third-string players for most of the game.
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The Big 3 Basketball league came to Atlanta on Sunday, July 7 with something to prove. Of at least it seemed like it.
Former Atlanta Hawks Joe Johnson and Josh Smith put on a show for their former hometown fans.
Big 3 Basketball is a hit in Atlanta
Johnson led the Triplets to a victory over Smith’s Bivouac squad, although it was close.
Here are some highlights:
The Battle for Atlanta with Iso Joe Johnson and Josh Smith was a MOVIE 🍿🍿🍿 #BIG3onCBS pic.twitter.com/tI05tJllXH
— BIG3 on CBS (@thebig3) July 7, 2019
Here are the Big 3 basketball teams that played in Atlanta on July 7, 2019:
Date Big 3 Games Location 1 p.m. 3-Headed Monsters vs. Killer 3s State Farm Arena 4 p.m. Power vs. Trilogy State Farm Arena 8 p.m. Triplets vs. Bivouac State Farm Arena Big 3 basketball comes to Atlanta
After the game, Johnson spoke about his game, which he still feels is NBA-ready.
“I don’t think I have a weakness, honesty,” he said. “I use this as therapy. If an NBA team calls me, sure, I”ll go out.”
Joe Johnson: “I don’t think I got a weakness” after his 24-point second half and comeback win in the @thebig3 #BIG3onCBS @TheJoeJohnson7 pic.twitter.com/Ph55txwOP3
— Ryan Lipton (@rytime98) July 8, 2019
The 3-Headed Monsters went 7-1 at one point last year but couldn’t finish the deal. They are led by prolific scorers Rashard Lewis, Mahmoud Abdul Rauf and Reggie Evans.
Power went 4-4 last year behind the prowess of Corey Maggette, Cuttino Mobley and Glen “Big Baby” Davis, among others.
Trilogy, the 2018 Big 3 champions, return this season with Jason Terry, James White and David Hawkins.
The Triplets bring a formidable force on the court, including “Iso” Joe Johnson, Al Jefferson and Jennero Pargo among others.
Bivouac is an expansion team with an decidedly Atlanta flavor: Former Atlanta Hawk legend Reggie Theus helms the team with former Philips Arena highlighters Dion Glover and Josh Smith.
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Big 3, the popular three-on-three pro basketball league, is coming to downtown Atlanta on Sunday July 7, 2019. The games will be played at State Farm Arena starting at 1 p.m. ET.
The league co-founded by Ice Cube and others, tipped off its third season in mid-June in Detroit. This time, former NBA all-stars like Lamar Odom, Joe Johnson and others.
Big 3 basketball in Atlanta
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Here is the Big 3 basketball schedule for Atlanta on July 7, 2019:
Date Big 3 Games Location 1 p.m. 3-Headed Monsters vs. Killer 3s State Farm Arena 4 p.m. Power vs. Trilogy State Farm Arena 8 p.m. Triplets vs. Bivouac State Farm Arena Big 3 basketball in Atlanta: Meet the teams
The 3-Headed Monsters went 7-1 at one point last year but couldn’t finish the deal. They are led by prolific scorers Rashard Lewis, Mahmoud Abdul Rauf and Reggie Evans.
Power went 4-4 last year behind the prowess of Corey Maggette, Cuttino Mobley and Glen “Big Baby” Davis, among others.
Trilogy, the 2018 Big 3 champions, return this season with Jason Terry, James White and David Hawkins.
The Triplets bring a formidable force on the court, including “Iso” Joe Johnson, Al Jefferson and Jennero Pargo among others.
Bivouac is an expansion team with an decidedly Atlanta flavor: Former Atlanta Hawk legend Reggie Theus helms the team with former Philips Arena highlighters Dion Glover and Josh Smith.
Here are some Big 3 highlights
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Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones has reported to minicamp, days after concern rose that he was going to skip the OTAs, which are voluntary workouts.
Jones was not the only one who showed up, according to NFL.com. Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, middle linebacker Deion Jones and defensive end Vic Beasley, all appeared this week at the team facility in Flowery Branch.
Julio Jones is working with the ballclub on a new contract that would make him one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the league.
Read more: See the Atlanta Falcons 2019 opponents
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The Atlanta Dream start their 11th season in the WNBA on Friday, May 24, 2019 with high hopes and yes, dreams. The Dream’s 2019 home and away schedule shows a very favorable slate that can put the team in a position to win a championship.
This season the Dream play at State Farm Arena after two seasons at McCamish Pavilion on the Georgia Tech campus. Previously the Dream played at Philips Arena.
Here is the 2019 Schedule for the Atlanta Dream
MAY OPPONENT TIME (ET) TV RESOURCES LOCATION Fri, May 24 - vs
- Dallas
7:30 PM Tickets State Farm Arena Fri, May 31 - vs
- Seattle
7:30 PM Tickets State Farm Arena JUNE OPPONENT TIME (ET) TV RESOURCES LOCATION Sat, Jun 1 7:00 PM Tickets Entertainment and Sports Arena Thu, Jun 6 - vs
- Las Vegas
7:00 PM Tickets State Farm Arena Sun, Jun 9 - vs
- Connecticut
3:00 PM Tickets State Farm Arena Sat, Jun 15 - @
- Dallas
8:00 PM Tickets College Park Center Wed, Jun 19 - vs
- Indiana
11:00 AM Tickets State Farm Arena Fri, Jun 21 7:30 PM Tickets Mohegan Sun Arena Sun, Jun 23 - vs
- Washington
1:00 PM ESPN Tickets State Farm Arena Sun, Jun 30 - vs
- NY Liberty
3:00 PM Tickets State Farm Arena JULY OPPONENT TIME (ET) TV RESOURCES LOCATION Tue, Jul 2 8:00 PM Tickets Target Center Fri, Jul 5 - @
- Seattle
10:00 PM Tickets Key Arena Sun, Jul 7 - @
- Phoenix
6:00 PM Tickets Talking Stick Resort Arena Wed, Jul 10 - vs
- Connecticut
11:00 AM Tickets State Farm Arena Fri, Jul 12 - vs
- Minnesota
7:30 PM Tickets State Farm Arena Sun, Jul 14 - vs
- Los Angeles
3:00 PM Tickets State Farm Arena Wed, Jul 17 - @
- Chicago
12:00 PM Tickets Wintrust Arena Fri, Jul 19 7:30 PM Tickets Mohegan Sun Arena Sun, Jul 21 3:00 PM Tickets Entertainment and Sports Arena Tue, Jul 23 - vs
- Los Angeles
7:00 PM Tickets State Farm Arena Wed, Jul 31 - @
- Indiana
7:00 PM Tickets Bankers Life Fieldhouse AUGUST OPPONENT TIME (ET) TV RESOURCES LOCATION Sat, Aug 3 - vs
- Chicago
7:00 PM Tickets State Farm Arena Tue, Aug 6 - vs
- Minnesota
7:00 PM Tickets State Farm Arena Sat, Aug 10 - @
- Indiana
4:00 PM Tickets Bankers Life Fieldhouse Tue, Aug 13 10:00 PM Tickets Mandalay Bay Event Center Fri, Aug 16 - @
- Phoenix
10:00 PM Tickets Talking Stick Resort Arena Tue, Aug 20 - vs
- Chicago
7:00 PM Tickets State Farm Arena Fri, Aug 23 7:30 PM Tickets Westchester County Center Sun, Aug 25 - @
- Dallas
4:00 PM Tickets College Park Center Fri, Aug 30 - vs
- Phoenix
7:30 PM Tickets State Farm Arena The Atlanta Dream roster is expected to be similar to 2019 with slight changes. In February, the team added veteran forward Lynetta Kizer.
Atlanta also signed Chinese center Mengran Sun to a training camp contract, the team announced.
With first-year coach Nicki Collen at the helm, the Dream reached their first conference finals since 2013.
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Dirty Bird Fever has began in earnest right now. That’s because the new Atlanta Falcons 2019 schedule has been released.
The squad will begin their third campaign in the still-new Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where they look to be playing at home during the Super Bowl.
Atlanta Falcons 2019 Football Schedule
Falcons owner Arthur Blank has invested heavily in the team’s offense, hoping that the triad of quarterback Matt Ryan, Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley can score early and often in the 2019 season.
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lThe team has also shored up defensive and offensive lines, which both struggled at times last season.
Julio Jones, Muhammad Sanu and Devante Freeman will all be back and looking to reignite the firepower that was No. 1 in the league third seasons ago.
Atlanta Falcons 2019 Football Schedule
The Atlanta Falcons 2019 Football Schedule will be a real test for the Birds, especially at home. This is already one of the toughest NFL schedules for 2019.
Week 1: Atlanta Falcons vs. Minnesota Vikings 12-28
The Falcons opened the season with a crushing loss against the Minnesota Vikings. Matt Ryan threw for 302 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.
The Falcons running backs amassed 73 yards and Julio Jones was held to 31 yards.
Week 2: Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles 24-20
Matt Ryan threw for 320 yards and had three touchdowns and three interceptions as the Falcons survived the Eagles in week 2. Julio Jones had 106 yards and two touchdowns on six receptions.
Meanwhile, Devonta Freeman was held to 22 yards on 11 carries.
Week 3: Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts 24-27
The Falcons lost for the second time in three weeks, falling to Jacoby Brissett and the Indianapolis Colts, 24-27.
Matt Ryan threw for 304 yards, three touchdowns and just one interception, but it was a crucial pick deep in Colts territory that would have surely led to some points.
After a terrible first half, Ryan connected on 23 of 24 passes, but the Colts did just enough to win.
Week 4: Atlanta Falcons vs. Tennessee Titans
The Falcons entered week 4 with a sloppy resume on offense and defense. The team is still seeking its identity and a path to victory after falling in the NFC South.
Read more: See the Atlanta Falcons 2019 opponents