Local legend Bob Gambold passes on Nov 2, 2008
Gambold retired from coaching at Illinois in 1991, and in 2000 collaborated on the book Defensive Football Strategies with the likes of Eddie Robinson, Dan Devine, Bob Stoops, Grant Teaff, Bo Schembechler, Don James and Dee Andros. His chapter in the book is titled Establishing a Winning Defensive Mind-Set. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Paterno and Bowden roll on Oct 25, 2008
Q: How many games did Eddie Robinson win at Grambling. A: Robinson retired after the 1997 season with 408 wins, 168 losses and 15 ties. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Greg Miller Added to Buchanan Watch List Oct 20, 2008
The Wildcats have had two Walter Payton Award winners (given to the top player in FCS football) and one Eddie Robinson Award honoree (given to the top coach in FCS football). Wide receiver Brian Finneran garnered the Payton Award in 1997, while running back claimed the honor in 2001. (Villanova.com)
Beckham-less L.a. Visits Sizzling Houston Oct 18, 2008
The Dynamo will be without Kei Kamara and Eddie Robinson because of one-game suspensions this week, but have proved all season and throughout the last three seasons they can win without some of its regulars, or top bench players. Houston defeated San Jose 2-1 on Wednesday, despite playing down a man for the final 80 minutes and resting star midfielder Dwayne De Rosario. (ABC 7 News, DC)
IPTAY to Celebrate 75 Year Anniversary Oct 18, 2008
IPTAY Board of Directors Dr. Jim Bostic - President, District VIII Mary Ann Bigger - Vice-President, District VII Charles Dalton - Secretary, District I Fred Faircloth - Treasurer, District IV John Easterling - District II Joe Franks - IX Paul Gaughf - District VI Rick Griffin - District V Dr. Eddie Robinson - District III Joe Todd - District X. IPTAY Student Advisory Board Katie Privett - President LaBruce Boggan - Vice-President Caroline Yarborough - Secretary. (Clemsontigers.com)
Barczak Regional Winner of CCA National Scholar-Athlete of the Year Oct 10, 2008
Eubanks was the Charles S. Kerg Senior Athlete of the Year at Delta State and won the American Football Foundation Eddie Robinson National Scholar-Athlete Award. He also was a National Finalist for the American Football Foundation Draddy Award (all divisions). (Wsuathletics.com)
Prep volleyball, football, soccer, college football Oct 7, 2008
1995Coach Eddie Robinson gets his 400th victory as Grambling beats Mississippi Valley State 42-6. 1995Iowa States Troy Davis becomes the first sophomore in major college history to run for 1,000 yards in five games with an 89-yard effort in a 39-26 loss to Oklahoma. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
HBCU notebook (Sept.24) Sep 25, 2008
In addition, he could become only the eighth all-time Division I FCS coach to reach 200 victories, joining legendary mentors like Grambling State's Eddie Robinson, Delaware's Tubby Raymond, Billy Joe and Ohio State coach Jim Tressel, who started his coaching career at Youngstown State. HBCU football on ESPNU. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Draw With Dynamo Extends 'quakes Unbeaten Run To Nine Sep 14, 2008
Houston defender Eddie Robinson was booked with his second yellow of the game in the 85th minute, but the 'Quakes couldn't take advantage and had to settle for the draw. The two teams will play the second of the home-and-home when they square off at Robertson Stadium in Houston next Saturday in their next league fixtures. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Illini Ready for Eastern, Transfers Sep 3, 2008
Spoo was named the Football Gazette I-AA Coach of the Year in 1995 and was second in the balloting for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award in 2000. And he has won the OVC six of the last 8 years. (IlliniBoard.com)
Bids to be taken Sept. 11 for Robinson museum Aug 29, 2008
(AP) - Bids will be taken beginning September 11 to underwrite a retrofit of the former women's gym at Grambling State University, the future home of a museum dedicated to the late Grambling football coach Eddie Robinson. Members of the Eddie Robinson Museum Commission met at the site Thursday. (KSLA.com, LA)
Holy Cross' Randolph, Colgate's Scott and Lafayette's Romans Named to Major FCS Award Watch Lists Aug 29, 2008
Fordham Head Coach Tom Masella joined the group on the ballot in 2007 and finished seventh in the Eddie Robinson Award (Most Outstanding Coach) voting ... Three head coaches have won the Eddie Robinson Award, with Holy Cross' Mark Duffner (1987), Lafayette's Bill Russo (1988) and Lehigh's Pete Lembo (2001) all taking home the trophy. (Patriotleague.com)
Finally football Aug 28, 2008
The buzz: Grambling rolled to a 32-3 win in the teams' only meeting, in 1972, behind coach Eddie Robinson. Things should be different this season. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
KSU-ISU series to move to Arrowhead Aug 22, 2008
K-State, which will play its first-ever regular season Big 12 game at a neutral site in 2009, also played Iowa at Arrowhead back in the 2000 Eddie Robinson Classic and dropped a 27-24 decision to Oklahoma in the 2000 Big 12 Championship game. The Wildcats are slated to play seven home games at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in 2009, with the neutral site matchup with the Cyclones on October 3 replacing the road trip to Ames. (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Opening Kickoff Set For Next Saturday at Kinnick Aug 22, 2008
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.. ON THIS DATE Iowa is 1-1 in games played on Aug. 30. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Defense looks to lead way for Northern Iowa this fall Aug 8, 2008
"We've got some great challenges, got some huge challenges," said Farley, last year's Eddie Robinson award winner as the top coach in the FCS. "What I also told the football team is we've got some huge opportunities opportunities to go out and play a BCS Top-10 football team, a team that could be in the end one of the Top-10 teams in the country at the end of the season.". UNI then plays five of its next six games in the friendly confines of the UNI-Dome including a Thursday night non-conference... (Charles City Press, IO)
Northern Iowa seeks to erase memories of playoff loss Aug 7, 2008
COACH: Mark Farley, eighth season at Northern Iowa, 2007 Eddie Robinson Award winner (63-25). 2007 RECORD: 12-1 (1st Gateway, lost in FCS quarterfinals to Delaware, 39-27). (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Candrea Receives Distinguished Service Award Aug 5, 2008
Past honorees include Don Shula, Martina Navratilova, Pat Summitt, Eddie Robinson, George Steinbrenner and Bud Selig. Candrea received the Academy's Order of the Eagle Exemplar medal and Academy Rosette. (Pac-10.org)
Second chances: Local coach to give college another try Jul 27, 2008
The California quarterback was a big fan of Grambling State University's Eddie Robinson, the late and legendary head coach at the Louisiana school. Robinson, an outspoken advocate for civil rights, wanted to integrate his own team at a time when few, if any, black players were on the rosters of mainstream state universities in the deep South. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Dynamo, United Renew Acquaintances In League Action Jul 22, 2008
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SCSU players say happy early birthday to Willie Jeffries this weekend Jul 16, 2008
Willie Jeffries is the only man to ever coached against both former Grambling head football coach Eddie Robinson and the University of Alabama s Paul Bear Bryant. While Jeffries lost the lone meeting against Bryant during his historic stint at Wichita State (38-0 in 1979), he split eight meetings with Robinson, including two Freedom Bowl contests which served as an All-Star showcase for football players at historically black colleges and universities during the 1970s. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
UGA keeps in touch Jul 7, 2008
Eddie robinson will get dem strait. Everybody no dat Jesus wu black and dat barack obama gwine to win de president. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Changes are coming Jun 26, 2008
Robert Smith stands next to one of his most cherished posessions -- a photo of himself with coaching legend Eddie Robinson of Grambling University ... During his four years at Grambling State University (1980-83), he was a starter at defensive end for Eddie Robinson. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Robinson remembered Jun 13, 2008
Inducted along with Eddie Robinson, who won a record 408 games in 57 seasons at Grambling, were former Tulane baseball coach Joe Brockhoff, former Newman basketball and baseball coach Billy Fitzgerald, former Notre Dame football standout Joe Heap and six-time All-Pro defensive end Neil Smith. Tulane running back Matt Fort; and LSU basketball player Sylvia Fowles were recipients of the Corbett Award, which goes to the state's top collegiate athletes. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Conference Leaders Clash As Dynamo Host Revs Jun 12, 2008
On a positive note, the Dynamo will welcome back central defender Eddie Robinson after he served a suspension for a red card offense, while left back Wade Barrett could see some minutes as he tries to get his fitness back after overcoming an injury. Regardless of who plays on Thursday, it should be an intense battle, with both teams trying to fight through injuries and weakened lineups to keep pace in their respective conference races. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hoops, Dynamo Renew Texas Rivalry May 28, 2008
" After going behind 2-0 from goals by Kei Kamara and Ivan Guerrero, Brian Ching pulled one back for Houston in the 88th minute but it was too little too late for the back-to-back defending champs. Houston, which will aim to improve on its 5-1-3 record all-time against FC Dallas on Wednesday will be without midfielder Ricardo Clark, because of his participation with the U.S. men's national team at England. There is a chance central defender Eddie Robinson will also be unavailable because of a... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Earthquakes hold off Houston for first home win May 23, 2008
The first chance of the match fell to the home side in the 16th minute when Kamara dropped the ball off at the top of the box for Ramiro Corrales, and he drove a shot towards goal that took a deflection off Houston defender Eddie Robinson. The deflection made things difficult for Dynamo goalkeeper Pat Onstad, but he got just enough of the ball to tip it past the right post. (Anchorage Daily News)
Earthquakes top Dynamo in return to Bay Area May 23, 2008
The crowd booed Houston even though Kinnear fielded a starting lineup with eight former Earthquakes: goalie Pat Onstad; defenders Richard Mulrooney, Wade Barrett and Eddie Robinson; midfielders Brian Mullan, Ricardo Clark and Dwayne De Rosario, the only player to be a part of all four championships in San Jose and Houston; and Ching, the Quakes' fourth-leading career scorer. Houston also had three former Quakes on its bench, but the fans chanted "You're not Earthquakes any more!" and other... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
San Jose wins first matchup against South Bay predecessor May 23, 2008
Dynamo defender Eddie Robinson was forced out of the game in the 62nd minute. San Jose's front line was missing both Gavin Glinton (sports hernia) and Peguero Jean Philippe (knee), who have 26 MLS goals between them. (San Francisco Chronicle)
George: Perseverance pays off for Jags' Harris May 17, 2008
and played quarterback for coach Eddie Robinson at Grambling. Harris was drafted by the in 1969 (part of O.J. Simpson s cla 00000E10 ss) and played for the Rams and Chargers before retiring in 1982. (ESPN -- Football News)
Colorado hands it to struggling Houston May 11, 2008
Colorado's Tom McManus (right) takes his eyes off the ball, which is won by Houston defender Eddie Robinson. (Smiley N. Pool/Associated Press) |Print|| Text size + By From Wire Services / May 11, 2008. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Bruce Van De Velde Hired at Tech. May 8, 2008
Iowa State participated in five bowl games in six years and also played in the 2002 Eddie Robinson Football Classic against Florida State. Van De Velde said he is looking forward to the challenges that his new position at will provide. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Dynamodefender suspended 3 games for violent contact Apr 17, 2008
Houston defender Eddie Robinson suspended three games, fined $1,000 for violent contact - Wire Services - Soccer- nbcsports ... Houston defender Eddie Robinson suspended three games, fined $1,000 for violent contact ... NEW YORK (AP) -Houston Dynamo defender Eddie Robinson was suspended for three games and fined $1,000. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wednesday's Sports Transactions Apr 17, 2008
MLS_Fined Houston D Eddie Robinson $1,000 and suspended him three games for violent conduct during an April 12 game against Kansas City. COLLEGE. (International Herald Tribune)
Keltner, Boudreau, & Gordon Apr 15, 2008
First baseman Eddie Robinson chipped in with 83 RBIs. Lajoie, Wagner, and Hornsby Were Slugging Infielders. (Suite101.com)
Red Bulls' Osorio enjoying return to MLS Apr 11, 2008
Houston at Kansas City (8, HDNet): The defending champions are battered; Pat Onstad, Eddie Robinson and Stuart Holden were missing as Saprissa routed the Dynamo in Costa Rica. D.C. United at Real Salt Lake (9): The hosts have been competitive in their two games but have only one point to show. (USA Today -- Sports)
Greg LalasOUTSIDE THE BOX Apr 2, 2008
After all, the Dynamo still have Eddie Robinson, a Best XI defender. He's the kind of defender who makes other defenders better. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Twellman set for surgery Apr 1, 2008
"Five minutes after recovering from the blow to the head, Nyassi cleared away an Eddie Robinson goal-bound shot."The ball was in front of the line, and I used my knee to knock it out, then Jeff [Larentowicz] headed it away," Nyassi said. "Because of the system we play, I am concentrating on defense, working on it all the time. "Nyassi started the game quickly and concluded it at full speed, converting a highlight-film goal after a couple stepover moves and a hard drive past goalkeeper Pat Onstad... (Boston Globe)
Revolution as good as new in opener Mar 30, 2008
The Revolution's quickness and defensive pressure led to poor clearances and produced turnovers, including one by Eddie Robinson, which led to a Ralston feed for a high shot by Mansally in the 39th minute. But the Dynamo made an aggressive run early in the second half, starting as Richard Mulrooney was cautioned (58th) by referee Michael Kennedy for a hard foul on Castro. (Boston Globe)
Revolution teens were dynamos against Houston Mar 30, 2008
Nyassi scored the final goal in second-half added time, and cleared an Eddie Robinson shot off the line in the 58th minute. "I have to work on tracking back," Nyassi said. (Boston Globe)
Revs earn dominating win over champs Mar 30, 2008
"This game, and especially in this league, it's a mental game," Houston defender Eddie Robinson said. "If you're not 100 percent every single night you're going to lose. I mean, take it back to last year we lost only three games in our last 22, to three bottom teams in the league - Salt Lake, L.A. and Colorado. If you don't show up mentally, you're going to get beat and tonight we got run off the park.". (Anchorage Daily News)
MAHONEY: Captain Kljestan anchors U.S. push toward '08 Olympics Mar 15, 2008
First cap/first assist isn't as dramatic as scoring on your debut, as other Americans -- most recently defender Eddie Robinson against Switzerland in January -- have done, yet as Kljestan has shown for the U.S. at several levels and with Chivas USA, his forte is forging chances, not necessarily taking them. "Sacha just sent me through," said Feilhaber, neatly encapsulating the skillful yet simple manner in which Kljestan goes about his business. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Southern Heritage gears up for another classic Mar 6, 2008
Jones says he founded the classic in the tradition of Florida A&M coach Jake Gaither and Grambling coach Eddie Robinson, who were looking for larger cities for their teams to play in. The fact that Memphis is 200 miles away from both Tennessee State and Jackson State was the perfect lure for schools that were looking to play each other. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Fire claims life of 'Foots' Ford, longtime youth sports supporter Feb 21, 2008
Funeral services for him will be Saturday in Latham Auditorium on the EHS campus under the direction of Eddie Robinson Funeral Directors of Grenada. FRIDAY FIRE. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
Forgotten coaching first Feb 15, 2008
At historically black colleges such as Grambling, Florida Aincoln, coaches such as Eddie Robinson, Jake Gaither and Dwight Reed stayed for what seemed like forever, having nowhere else to work; and so opportunities rarely opened for their prot. g. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Bradley calls up Europe-based players Feb 4, 2008
Bradley used only locally-based players for the game with Sweden but looks set to retain Houston defender Eddie Robinson, who is in line for a second appearance against Hugo Sanchezs team ... Defenders: Carlos Bocanegra (Fulham), Ramiro Corrales (Brann), Drew Moor (Dallas), Oguchi Onyewu (Standard Liege), Michael Parkhurst (New England Revolution), Heath Pearce (Hansa Rostock), Eddie Robinson (Houston Dynamo). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Cards' Fitzgerald still a fan of Moss Jan 29, 2008
Williams replaced Eddie Robinson as coach at Grambling State in 1997 and is a personnel executive with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Randy Moss, at practice Monday at Sun Devil Stadium, is a longtime favorite of Cards receiver Larry Fitzgerald. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Seau returns in style Jan 29, 2008
He replaced his famed coach Eddie Robinson at Grambling in 1997. Currently, he is a personnel executive with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Three members of the Dynamo to play in USA-Mexico games Jan 25, 2008
Three members of the Houston Dynamo- Defender Eddie Robinson, and Midfielders Ricardo Clark and Brad Davis- have been called up to the United States Men s National Team Training Camp, to be held at The Home Depot Center until February 3, prior to the team s match against Mexico at Reliant Stadium on Wednesday, February 6. 3 members of the Dynamo will play against team Mexico. (KHOU.com, TX)
Donovan sets U.S.men's soccergoal record ... maybe Jan 20, 2008
- Landon Donovan drew closer to the U.S. career goal record, and Eddie Robinson scored his first international goal in the Americans 2-0 exhibition victory over Sweden on Saturday night. The guys are happy because we had a tough two weeks, Robinson said of the extended training camp. (MSNBC -- Sports)
National Digest Jan 19, 2008
Mangino was also the AP s coach of the year and won the Eddie Robinson Award handed out by the Football Writers Association of America. Kansas set school records for wins in a season and highest ranking, when Kansas was ranked No. 2 in the nation in November. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Kansas' Mangino honored to win Bryant Award Jan 18, 2008
ESPN - Kansas coach Mangino earns another coach of year award - College Football. Kansas coach Mangino earns another coach of year award - College Football. (ESPN -- College Football News)
SCSU's Lee named to Sheridan All-American team Jan 18, 2008
Willie Slater, Tuskegee University, "SBN Sports Eddie Robinson Coach ofThe Year". . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Mangino wins Bryant Award Jan 18, 2008
SI.com - NCAA Football - Kansas' Mangino earns Bear Bryant Award - Friday January 18, 2008 12:01AM. Mangino wins Bear Bryant Award. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Mangino wins "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Jan 18, 2008
Great Day - Great Deals. and be one of the first 100 people to buy $50 Amore MedSpa gift certificates for only $25 this Friday at 10:00am. (KHOU.com, TX)
Dave Clawson Steps Down To Accept Tennessee Position Jan 17, 2008
Leading fourth-ranked Richmond to a win away from playing for the National Championship, Clawson was named CAA Football Coach of the Year, the AFCA Region I Coach of the Year, the Division I Coach of the Year in Virginia - beating out both Virginia Tech's Frank Beamer and Virginia's Al Groh - and a finalist for both the Eddie Robinson and AFCA National Coach of the Year awards ... Clawson, a 1989 graduate of Williams College in Massachusetts, is a three-time finalist for the Eddie Robinson... (Richmondspiders.com)
Future Nonconference Opponents Scheduled Jan 15, 2008
UNI head coach Mark Farley was named the 2007 Schutt Sports FCS Coach of the Year by American Football Monthly and received the Eddie Robinson Award, honoring the top head coach in the Championship Subdivision. Farley guided the Panthers to the first-ever perfect regular season (11-0) in the 23-year history of the Gateway Football Conference. (TotalBlueSports.com)
Plenty Of Reasons For Hope Jan 12, 2008
Hope was named OVC Coach of the Year, FCS Region 3 Coach of the Year and was a finalist for both American Football Coaches Association and Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year honors. "Danny was a well-respected assistant coach for us and has gone on to be a successful head coach," Burke said. (Purduesports.com)
Richmond's Clawson leaves for Tennessee Jan 12, 2008
Leading fourth-ranked Richmond to a win away from playing for the National Championship, Clawson was named CAA Football Coach of the Year, and a finalist for both the Eddie Robinson and AFCA National Coach of the Year awards. 2008 Sports Network. (FOX23.com, OK)
Mangino named Eddie Robinson Coach of Year Jan 6, 2008
coach Mark Mangino, fresh off the team's 24-21 Orange Bowl victory against Virginia Tech, was named the winner of the 2007 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year award ... "I appreciate the award and hope to live up to the high standards of the award for Coach Eddie Robinson," Mangino said. (ESPN -- College Football News)
2008 Sugar Bowl Game Center - Georgia vs. Hawaii Jan 6, 2008
Legendary Moments- George Bush nominated for reelection at 1988 Republican National Convention- Pope John Paul II addressed 80,000 school children in 1987- Alabama beat Penn State 13-6 in first Sugar Bowl game in Superdome in 1976- Grambling's Eddie Robinson coached his final game in 1997 Bayou Classic- Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks before 65,000 in 1978- Georgia defeats Notre Dame for the National Championship in 1980- Sugar Ray Leonard defeated Roberto Duran in "No Mas" fight in 1980 -... (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Mangino hits new heights Jan 5, 2008
Win or lose in Thursday night's Orange Bowl, Kansas' Mark Mangino knew he would be in New Orleans on Friday night to accept the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award from the Football Writers Association of America. But the fact that the Jayhawks upset Virginia Tech 24-21 made it a much more enjoyable occasion. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Blacks Largely Shut Out Of Head Coaching Jobs Jan 5, 2008
"When I met Eddie Robinson in 1997 to start work on an autobiography with him, there were eight African-American coaches. When I spoke at his funeral this year, there were only six. Eight was the all-time high, and even then it was low. Now, it's even more so." ... Lapchick has his own idea, proposing an "Eddie Robinson Rule" that would be similar to NFL guidelines requiring teams to interview at least one minority candidate in every coaching search. (Kpmariners.com)
Donovan heads U.S. soccer roster for January training camp Jan 1, 2008
Defenders: Dan Califf (Aalborg, Denmark), Jimmy Conrad (Kansas City), Ramiro Corrales (Brann, Norway), Todd Dunivant (Toronto), Clarence Goodson (San Jose), Drew Moor (Dallas), Michael Parkhurst (New England), Eddie Robinson (Houston), Marvell Wynne (Toronto). Midfielders: Kyle Beckerman (Salt Lake), Ricardo Clark (Houston), Brad Davis (Houston), Maurice Edu (Toronto), Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA), Justin Mapp (Chicago), Pat Noonan (New England). (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Sports deaths in 2007 Dec 30, 2007
Alex Agase, 85; Ray Beck, 75; Sam Dana, 104; Jim David, 79; Keeley Dorsey, 19; Bill Forester, 74; Ralph Heywood, 85; Marquise Hill, 24; Terry Hoeppner, 59; Ken Kavanaugh, 90; Bucko Kilroy, 86; Ernie Ladd, 68; Lamar Lundy, 71; Max McGee, 75; Jim Mitchell, 60; Damien Nash, 24; Dick Nolan, 75; Jim Norton, 68; Johnny Perkins, 54; Jim Ringo, 75; Eddie Robinson, 88; Tommy Spinks, 58; Darryl Stingley, 55; Sean Taylor 24; George Webster, 61; Bill Walsh, 75; Darrent Williams, 24; Bill Willis, 86; Ernie... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
