Chad Simpson's anguished face told the story of lost opportunity. His throbbing left ankle told the story of true grit.

Not even a school rushing record could take away that pain after Morgan State skidded to the precipice of another losing season last night. Despite Simpson's 215-yard rushing performance, the Bears stumbled to a 24-16 loss to Norfolk State before an announced 5,736 at Hughes Stadium.

Morgan State@South Carolina State Saturday, 1:30 p.m., 88.9 FM