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Morgan State University is a historically black college located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Methodist Episcopal Church founded Morgan State, then named the Centenary Biblical Institute, in 1867. It was renamed Morgan College in 1890 after Reverend Lyttleton Morgan, the first chairman of its board of trustees. The school became a public institution when it was purchased by the state in 1939 and opened to students of all races. The school was given university designation and the authority to offer doctorates in 1975 by the state. Morgan State is a founding member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and is a Division I school, but its football team is a Division I-AA team. The school is home...
Morgan State University is a historically black college located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Methodist Episcopal Church founded Morgan State, then named the Centenary Biblical Institute, in 1867. It was renamed Morgan College in 1890 after Reverend Lyttleton Morgan, the first chairman of its board of trustees. The school became a public institution when it was purchased by the state in 1939 and opened to students of all races. The school was given university designation and the authority to offer doctorates in 1975 by the state. Morgan State is a founding member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and is a Division I school, but its football team is a Division I-AA team. The school is home to the Morgan State University Choir and the "Maginificent Marching Machine," the school's marching band. Student activities include The Spokesman newspaper, The Promethian yearbook and 20 fraternities, sororities and social clubs. Famous Morgan State alumni include author Zora Neal Hurston and former U.S. congressman Kweisi Mfume.
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Early returns show promise
The first time Chad Simpson imposed his will on a football field was around the age of 12 while he was playing for a Pop Warner youth team in Miami. "He played nose guard, and the coach told him if he got five sacks he could play running back," said Mary...Tags: Ethics, Hospitals and Clinics, Baltimore Colts, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts
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Terps recruiting class ranked 15th and 19th best in nation
Maryland's 2010 men's basketball recruiting class of Ashton Pankey, Mychal Parker and Terrell Stoglin is ranked 15th in the nation by Rivals.com and 19th by ESPN.com. "All three players should have an immediate impact on our program," coach Gary...Tags: Gary Williams
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Sports on TV
TELEVISION HIGHLIGHTS ++++++++++++++++++++ || M. bask. || Florida State@Mercer || CSN 4:30 || || NBA || Washington@San Antonio || CSN, NBA 8:30 || || Boxing || Mikkel Kessler vs. Andre Ward || SHOW 10 || || C. foot. || Ohio State@Michigan...Tags: ESPN, Bethune-Cookman University, Ohio State University, NHL, NBA
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Malcolm Sherman
Malcolm "Mal" Sherman, a former Rouse Co. executive and real estate agent who battled blockbusting and worked tirelessly for integrated neighborhoods during the 1950s and 1960s, died Thursday of pneumonia at the Broadmead retirement community in...Tags: Family, Clubs and Associations, John F. Kennedy, Civil Rights, The White House
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Scouting report: Ravens vs. Colts
Ravens run offense vs. Colts run defense: During the past four games, Ray Rice has averaged 74.5 yards rushing and has scored five touchdowns. Teams have had success lately running on Indianapolis. The Colts have allowed 100 yards rushing to three of...Tags: Baltimore Colts, Matt Stover, Peyton Manning, Cleveland Browns, NFL
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Saturday's college football preview capsules
Today's games VIRGINIA (3-7, 2-4 ACC) at No. 18 CLEMSON (7-3, 5-2) WHEN: 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Memorial Stadium; Clemson, S.C. RADIO/TV: 850AM, 1140AM, XM190, Sirius215; ABC 8 13. THE BUZZ: There probably will be divergent levels of motivation in today'...Tags: Old Dominion University, Virginia Tech, ABC, Florida A&M University, Memorial Stadium
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Weekend Television & Radio
SATURDAY'S TELEVISION HIGHLIGHTS ++++++++++++++++++++ || M. bask. || Florida State@Mercer || CSN 4:30 || || NBA || Washington@San Antonio || CSN, NBA 8:30 || || Boxing || Mikkel Kessler vs. Andre Ward || SHOW 10 || || C. foot. || Ohio State@Michigan...Tags: ESPN, Ohio State University, NHL, NBA, College of William and Mary
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Colts' running is 'dangerous'
The Indianapolis Colts bring the NFL's top-ranked passing attack to M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday. Their running game isn't nearly as vaunted. The Colts rank 29th in the league, averaging just 86 yards on the ground. But the offense has scored rushing...Tags: Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs, Ankles, Baltimore Colts, Green Bay Packers
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Eagles men win finale at Coppin Center, 72-61
Branden Doughty scored 15 points and had 14 rebounds to lead Coppin State to a 72-61 victory over Washington Adventist (1-1) on Thursday night. Eddie Hayden added 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Eagles (3-1), who played their final game at the Coppin...Tags: Chris Harris, Chicago Bears, Coppin State University
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Holmes scores career-high 30 points in Morgan State's win
The Associated PressReggie Holmes scored a career-high 30 points and Morgan State beat East Tennessee State 72-61 on Thursday night. Holmes was 9-for-18 from the field, including 4-for-9 on 3-point attempts for the Bears (3-0). He also had three steals. Rodney Stokes...Tags: NFL Preseason, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Mike Smith, Chicago Bears
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Small crowds big issue for Hampton University
247-4636Hampton University played perhaps its most complete game of the season in shutting out Florida A&M 25-0 this weekend, but just 1,931 fans — nearly 15,000 short of Armstrong Stadium's capacity — were on hand to see it. HU coach Donovan Rose...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Joe Taylor, Piracy, Florida A&M University, Hampton University
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HU quarterback Legree might not play Saturday vs. Morgan State
247-4636Hampton quarterback David Legree, coming off a 153-yard performance in the Pirates' 25-0 shutout of Florida A&M on Saturday, may not play in HU's season finale against Morgan State. Pirates athletic director Lonza Hardy is considering suspending Legree...Tags: Joe Taylor, Piracy, Florida A&M University, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
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