[Sly Fox]

Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland


MSU Football Official Site


Founded in 1867 as Centenary Biblical Institute
Public Institution
Historically Black University (HBCU)
Enrollment: 7952
Athletic Affiliation: MEAC
Nickname: Bears
Famous Football Alumni: Willie Lanier, Roosevelt Brown, Leroy Kelly & Len Ford (All Hall of Famers)


Donald Hill-Eley
12th Season as MSU Head Coach


2013 Schedule/Results

• 08/30 - @ Army ....................................... L 12-28
  09/07 - @ Robert Morris ............................. L 31-14
  09/14 - @ Liberty ..................................... 7 p.m.
  09/21 - @ Western Kentucky
  09/28 - Norfolk State*
  10/05 - Florida A&M*
  10/19 - @ NC Central*
  10/26 - @ Howard*
  11/02 - Hampton*
  11/09 - North Carolina A&T*
  11/14 - @ South Carolina State*
  11/23 - @ Delaware State*

Key Players

• 
  #18 Moses Skillon
  6' 4" 210 lbs Redshirt Freshman Quarterback
  Last Sat. vs. Robert Morris: 9-of-18 for 207 Yards with 2 TDs & 1 INT
  
  
  
  # Lamont Brown III
  5' 10" 180 lbs Redshirt Freshman Running Back
  Thru 2 Games: 26 Carries for 106 Yards (4.1 Yards Per Carry)
  
  
  
  # Andrew King
  5' 9" 170 lbs Junior Receiver
  Thru 2 Games: 7 Catches for 91 Yards and 2 TDs
  
  
  
  #57 Cody Acker
  6' 1" 220 lbs Junior Linebacker
  Thru 2 Games: 20 Tackles including 1.5 for Loss + 1 Sack
  
  
  
  #50 Bill Hill
  6' 1" 220 lbs Sophomore Linebacker
  Thru 2 Games: 13 Tackles + 1 INT

[Sly Fox]

Looking over their roster, they have a bunch of kids that were high school teammates from our players. I would expect to see plenty of pregame and postgame conversations on the field as a result.

After giving Army some trouble, the Bears run into a buzzsaw at Robert Morris. So they are a tough squad to judge based on their brief body of work this season. They are relying heavy on underclassmen.

[jcmanson]

Taking a look at the running back situation as Aldreakis Allen is set to return, includes quotes from Coach Gill - http://www.libertyflamesnation.com/runn ... who-plays/

[SumItUp]

@ChrisLangLNA

Talked to Aldreakis Allen today, who said he has general lower body/leg soreness. His goal is to be ready for the Sept. 21 game at Richmond.

[BJWilliams]

Understandable...have him ready for what I see as the biggest stretch this season on our schedule (@Richmond, @ODU and homecoming vs. Coastal with a likely blowout of Kentucky Wesleyan thrown in along with a bye week)

[BJWilliams]

This is a game we really should win easily btw...Morgan State, despite giving Army a game, is not a good team. They have had I think one winning season since their current coach took over and, as I said in the prediction thread, they got their (censored) beat by a team with a transfer QB from the Happy Valley Dumpster Fire of 2012 making his second start.

On a personal note, I actually applied for the lead play by play broadcaster position at Morgan State two years ago and looking at how they have done the last couple years, I probably should be glad I didnt get that job...

[Chris Lang]

Tuesday blog, with Cory Freeman video:

http://www.newsadvance.com/sports/liber ... 0f31a.html

[phoenix]

From the article at the Morgan State football site (http://www.morganstatebears.com/news/20 ... ?path=foot)

• LAST MEETING (Sept. 21, 1996) -- Behind quarterback Otis Covington's 367 yards of total offense, Morgan State slid past Liberty, 34-28, in overtime before a crowd of 1,558. The Bears improved to 2-1 for the season, it was their first winning record in seven seasons and second in a span of 14 years.

I think this game's crowd will be slightly larger ....

[jcmanson]

Here's a look at Morgan State DB Joe Rankin who drew interest from BCS schools but did not qualify academically - http://www.libertyflamesnation.com/oppo ... oe-rankin/

[BJWilliams]

Not surprised that he is gonna draw the #1 matchup on Saturday. Im sure DP is more than up to the task though if his last two weeks are any indication.

[BJWilliams]

From the article at the Morgan State football site (http://www.morganstatebears.com/news/20 ... ?path=foot)

• LAST MEETING (Sept. 21, 1996) -- Behind quarterback Otis Covington's 367 yards of total offense, Morgan State slid past Liberty, 34-28, in overtime before a crowd of 1,558. The Bears improved to 2-1 for the season, it was their first winning record in seven seasons and second in a span of 14 years.

I think this game's crowd will be slightly larger ....

Yeah...10 times for sure. Hope the students bring it with the same intensity this week as they did last week

[jcmanson]

Game preview & prediction - http://www.libertyflamesnation.com/morg ... rediction/

[PAmedic]

reading up on this team I noted they have a kid, Tyrell Okoro, who got shot last Dec. Amazed that he survived and appears on the roster.

6'4, 320lb soph OL

wondering if he plays tonite?

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-1 ... vid-wilson

http://www.morganstatebears.com/roster. ... &path=foot

[jcmanson]

What to watch: Morgan State - http://www.libertyflamesnation.com/what ... gan-state/

[PAmedic]

read that MANSON- appreciate the hard work. do you guys know anything about this Okoro kid?

[jcmanson]

read that MANSON- appreciate the hard work. do you guys know anything about this Okoro kid?

I believe I read he was shot in the leg. He is not listed on their 2 deep.

[Chris Lang]

Gameday blog post:

http://www.newsadvance.com/sports/liber ... f6878.html