Golden Tiger News

04/24/2022

East Point, GA  -- SGT Board of Directors congratulate recipients of the 2022 President Essay and Awards Contest.

The three Recipients of Skegee Golden Tigers, Inc. Football Memorial Awards in 2022 were:

Ronald M. Gilmore Sr. Memorial Award  Caelan Johnson - Sophomore ($1000)

Jerome Hawkins Memorial Award Matthew Kenty - Redshirt Junior ($1000)

Coach Haywood Scissum Memorial Award Bryson Williams - Sophomore ($1000)

Scholarship Presentation Video

Award Program Booklet

02/25/2022

Tuskegee, AL  -- The Golden Tigers have released their 2022 Football Schedule, which include four home games.  Homecoming 2022 will be November 5th against Miles College.

The complete Tuskegee University Football Scheduled can be viewed here.

1/29/2022

East Pt, GA -- It is with heavy heart that SGT share the news that TU Alumnus Mychael "Big O" Austin passed away on January 28, 2022. #GoldenBoyForever - RIP #99

Home-going Services Services for Mychael "Big O" Austin # 99 will be as follows:

Friday, February 4, 2022
Family Time (private) 5-6pm
Public Viewing 6-8pm


Greater Miracle Ministries
120 Merchant Street | Ambridge, PA 15003

Saturday, February 5, 2022
Funeral Service 11:00am

Greater Miracle Ministries
120 Merchant Street | Ambridge, PA 15003

Click here for tribute post

 

12/21/2021

Tuskegee,  AL -- Tuskegee has appointed Reginald Ruffin to replace Coach Slater as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach.  Click here to read more.

 

11/8/2021

Tuskegee, AL  -- Willie Slater, who has server as AD for last three years is stepping down from the position. Slater will continue to serve as acting AD until the position is filled.

Click here for details of the job opening for Athletic Director and other positions.

11/06/2021

Birmingham, AL -- The Golden Tigers fell to Miles College 23-52 in a game that saw the Tuskegee score first in the contest. Miles then took control of game as they led at halftime and easily won the game.

Miles College will play Albany State in the SIAC Championship game next week and Tuskegee will prepare to play Alabama State in the Turkey Day Classic in Montgomery on Nov 25.

10/30/2021

Tuskegee, AL  -- Tuskegee Athletics honored the senior class members of the Golden Tigers Football Team today, but the celebration was short lived as Kentucky State University defeated the Golden Tigers 42-35.

 Tuskegee will travel to Birmingham next week to play Miles College.

10/23/2021

Tuskegee, AL  -- Homecoming 2021 was low keyed due to COVID-19 protocols that restricted game attendance, and the Golden Tigers lost homecoming for the second year (2019, 2021) they played.

The Golden Tigers defensive struggles continue in the 21-17 loss to Lane College.

Tuskegee will host Kentucky State next week during Senior Day.

10/16/2021

Wilberforce, OH -- The Golden Tigers Football team notched a convincing shutout road win over Central State 29-0. Ivonte Patterson led the victory rushing for 100 yards on 22 carries.

The win improves the GoldenTigers record to 3-4 overall and 2-1 in the SIAC.

Tuskegee (3-4) will face Lane College (4-3) this week during homecoming weekend.

10/9/2021

Birmingham, AL -- Tuskegee lead the game 2-0 after a Morehouse safety in 1st quarter, but was unable to stop Morehouse defensively and the Tuskegee offense was in-effective in the 31-15 loss.

The Golden Tigers record drops to 2-4 overall and 1-1 in the SIAC.

Tuskegee will face Central State in Ohio this week on Saturday, Oct 16.

10/2/2021

Tuskegee, AL -- The Golden Tigers defense had three interceptions to lead Tuskegee to a 21-0 victory against Clark Atlanta. Ivonte Patterson led the offense with 148 yard rushing.

The Golden Tigers improves to 1-3 overall and 1-0 in the SIAC.

Tuskegee will face Morehouse next in the Birmingham in the 95th Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic.

9/25/2021

Mobile, AL -- Tuskegee played well against a tough Alabama A&M in the Gulf Coast Classic, but eventually lost the hard fought game 45-35.

The Golden Tigers fall to 1-3, but look forward to getting back on the winning  track next week against Clark-Atlanta at home in Tuskegee.

9/18/2021

Tuskegee, AL -- The Golden Tigers Football team notched their first win of the season with a 23-6 victory over Edward Waters.

Tuskegee was led by Ivonte Patterson, who rushed for 145 yards.

The Golden Tigers will next play Alabama A&M in the Gulf Coast Classic in Mobile, AL.

9/12/2021

East Point, GA -- SGT Board of Directors Annual Meeting was held today and new BOD Officers were elected.

Billy Pearson was elected the 3rd President of Skegee Golden Tigers, INC.

Also, elected were Howard Gilmore (Vice President), Rockney K. Carter (Secretary), Roosevelt Jordan (Treasurer), Wanda Burgess (Seargent at Arms), Leonard G. Lewis (Director), Joe Eatman (Director), Tim Mays (Director), Eugene Vickers, Sr.(Director), Oscar O. Smith (Director).

9/8/2021

East Point, GA -- SGT regretfully announce the passing of Elliot Pickens. Pickens enrolled in Tuskegee in 1979 and was a member of the Golden Tigers Football Team. Pickens resided in Michigan.

Click here to read more...

9/2/2021

East Point, GA -- SGT has established a second scholarship program with Tuskegee University.

The new book scholarships program will benefit both women and men student-athletes at Tuskegee University.

7/12/2021

East Point, GA -- David "Tree" Ogletree, Tuskegee University HOF 2017, passed on July 12, 2021. Ogletree was a receiver for Tuskegee Football team during Coach Haywood Scissum reign and graduated Tuskegee in 1981.

Ogletree was a native of Detroit by way of Las Vegas and was residing in Baltimore Maryland when he died. David was an accomplished musician and shared his gift on Facebook Live "Monday Inspirations".

Services for David "Tree" Olgletree # 81 will be as follows:
Vaughn Greene Funeral Home | Randallstown, MD 21133  https://vaughncgreene.com/
  Public Viewing: Monday August 2  from 4-7 pm
  Wake Tuesday August 3 @ 10 am
  Homegoing Tuesday August 3 @11 am
  Interment @ Arbutus Cemetery.

Click here to view memories of David "Tree" Ogletree - Golden Boy #81

7/10/2021

East Point, GA -- Earl Powell, Golden Tiger Football Alumni passed on July 10, 2021. Powell was a defensive lineman for Tuskegee Football team during Coach Haywood Scissum reign.

Powell was a native of Columbus GA and was residing in Atlanta GA when he died.

Services for Earl Powell will be as follows:
SCONIERS FUNERAL HOME 836 5th Ave. Columbus, GA 31901 (706) 322-0011 https://www.sconiersfuneralhome.com/obituary/earl-powell

   Homegoing - Tuesday July 20, 2021 @ 1pm
   Interment @ Green Acres Cemetery (1485 Schatulga Road, Columbus, Georgia 31907)

Click herea> to view memories of Earl Powell - Golden Boy #74

4/18/2021

Tuskegee, AL -- Coach Willie Slater, Tuskegee's Athletic Director, presented SGT scholarships to three student athletes at the 2021 President's Essay and Award Program held in the Tuskegee University Chapel on Sunday April 18 @ 3pm.

The student-athletes were selected based on their academic and athletic achievements are
Ronald Smith, Jordan Holt
and JaBryant Bradley.  SGT congratulates SGT Memorial Scholarship recipients and all scholarship recipients. (click here for listing of all award recipients)

Thanks to SGT Family who made the scholarships possible through generous donations.

8/24/2020

East Point, GA -- SGT Board of Directors unanimously voted to donate $3000 to the 2021 Tuskegee University President Essay and Awards Program. The one-time increase will fund additional awards in 2021.

The award program occurs yearly in April to celebrate student academic achievement, but was cancelled in April 2020 because of the Coronavirus Pandemic.

SGT has donated to the academic awards program since 2015.

7/9/2020

East Point, GA --Tuskegee 2020 Football season will not be played after the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) made the very difficult decision to suspend all sporting and championship events through the Fall of 2020 due to Coronavirus.

Read SIAC announcement


12/3/2019

East Point, GA -- Skegee Golden Tigers, Inc.(SGT) announce the estabishment of the SGT Memorial Football Endowment Scholarship to benefit student-athletes at Tuskegee University.

The endowment scholarship, a Legacy to Golden Tigers Football Alumni, was funded with $25,000 that was raised thru donations and fundraisers coordinated by SGT Board of Directors.

SGT current board of directores are: Willie Chavers (President), Eugene Vickers, Sr.(Vice President), Roosevelt Jordan (Secretary) Joe Eatman (Treasurer) Tim Mays (Seargent at Arms), Leonard G. Lewis (Immediate Past President), Billy Pearson, Wanda Burgess, Rockney K. Carter, Howard Gilmore, Oscar O. Smith, Charlayne Turner.

Click here to view Endowment agreement with Tuskegee University

11/21/2019

East Point, GA -- Vince Pettus pass away, homegoing services on Nov 25 in B'ham

Golden Boy Pettus passed away on November 21 in Birminghan. Homegoing Services will be held on Monday, Nov 25 in Birmingham at 11 AM. Location of the services is Smith & Gaston Chapel,
102 6th Ave SW, B'ham, AL 35211

11/15/2019

East Point, GA -- 2019 Homecoming Tailgate Fundraiser nears goal of $10K

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who attended, participated in, donated to, and sponsored our 9th Annual Homecoming Tailgate Fundraiser!

What an awesome time of fellowship as we Tailgated with a Purpose! Together we raised $8,150.00 towards goal of $10,000 for our Scholarship Program.

Check out all the photos from a awesome homecoming weekend. Also. provide us feedback here with a quick survey (take survey).

You can still help us reach our goal of $10,000 for the Scholarship Program by donating HERE.

11/10/2019

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee ends disappointing 2019 football season at 5-5

The Golden Tigers ended their 2019 with a homecoming loss to Miles College 6-20. The lost dropped Tuskegee record to a disappointing 5-5 season.

11/09/2019

East Point, GA -- SGT's Board votes to setup $25K Scholarship Endowment at Tuskegee

The Skegee Golden Tigers, Inc. Board of Directors met on November 8th in Tuskegee for their annual meeting. During the meeting the board unanimously approved the establishment of a $25K Scholarship Endowment at Tuskegee.

The endowment scholarship represents SGT's permanent investment in student-athlete education assistance at Tuskegee University.

09/07/2019

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee hires Benji Taylor as head coach of Mens Basketball

Tuskegee University has announced the hiring of Benji Taylor as new Mens Basketball Head Coach.

Taylor, who has coached at several NCAA Division I institutions, becomes the 17th head coach in the university's history. (read more)

08/17/2019

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame (TUAHOF) will induct eleven alumni during 2019 Induction Weekend festivities. The eleven inductees are: – DR. CHARLES H. THOMPSON, MR. ROBERT 'COCHISE' WATKINS (SGT), MR. RENDER COPELAND (SGT), PASTOR ARTHUR L. JACKSON (SGT), DR. ELIZABETH 'DIANE SMART' THOMAS (SGT0, MR. WILLIE H. LAMPLEY (SGT), DR. SIDNEY L. BROWN, MR. BRUCE L. JOHNSON, DR. STEPHANIE DAVIS, MR. JONATHAN PORTER and MR. KENNETH E. WOODARD (SGT).

SGT is well representative in the 2019 Class with 6 of the 11 Inductees being SGT supporters.

The 11 former student athletes will be honored at the 26th Enshrinement banquet on Friday, Sept 20 at 6pm in the Kellogg Conference Center Ballroom. The festivities continue on Saturday, Sept 21 @ 12:30pm when the 2019 Class will be recognized during the Hall of Fame Football game between Tuskegee and Winston Salem in Alumni Bowl at 12:30pm.

Tickets for the Enshrinement Banquet ($40) and Hall of Fame Football Game ($20) may be purchase online (click here).

Please support our SGT Family by purchasing tickets and attending the events... ask to be seated with SGT.

08/10/2019

East Point, GA -- The Skegee Golden Tigers, Inc. (SGT) Board of Directors has decided to move the 2019 Homecoming Tailgate Fundraiser back on campus after hosting the event off campus in 2018.

This year’s homecoming event will be hosted on the band field.

SGT’s Site Committee Chair, Billy ‘BP” Pearson is pleased with the new location. BP emphasize the new location offers a level surface for our equipment and patrons. Also, the close proximity of stadium seating and restrooms offer some great advantages.

SGT invite Tuskegee supporters to join us during Homecoming 2019 (Nov 9th). Sponsorships and individual tickets may be purchased starting September 1st.

06/28/2019

East Point, GA -- Home-going Services for Mr. Alphonsa L (Bonzie) Butler was held on June 29th in Espanola, Florida, he pass away on June 20, 2019.

Butler attended Tuskegee in the 70’s and played running back under Coach Haywood Scissum. RIP Golden Tiger. #GoldenBoyForever #SGTFamily

05/11/2019

Tuskegee, AL -- Golden Boy Ken Woodard received his Bachelor degree from Tuskegee University long after playing for the Golden Tigers from 1979-1982.

Woodard played and retired from the National Football League (NFL) before finishing up his degree from Tuskegee, Class of 2019.

SGT Family salute Ken Woodard on an another outstanding accomplisment. Congrats "Wood" - Tuskegee Grad!!

04/06/2019

Valley, AL -- Skegee Golden Tigers (SGT) Family gathered in Valley, Alabama to pay tribute to Golden Boy Tyron Dozier. SGT Family was joined by the Dozier family for a graveside tribute followed by a luncheon.

Representing the Dozier Family at the tribute and luncheon was Alice Shorter (sister), Tommy Dozier (brother), Yolandrias Thomas (daughter), Tyrone Dozier's son and a host of other family members.

The SGT Family represented was Leonard G. Lewis, Tyrone Kelly, Ira Ritter, Billy Pearson, Joe Eatman, Rock Carter, Barry Robinson, Mike Crayton, Ricky Austin, Don McQuarry.

Click here to view pictures of the Memorial Tribute.

03/12/2019

East Point, GA -- Tyrone "Butch" Dozier died on January 19, 2019 in Alabama.  Dozier was a top linebacker for Tuskegee in the late 1970's and was residing in Alabama.

.Click here to view memories of Tyrone "Butch" Dozier - Golden Boy #58.

02/07/2019

East Point, GA -- Tuskegee University Athletics released the 2019 Golden Tigers Football Schedule with homecoming scheduled for Nov. 9 against Miles College.  The Golden Tigers open the season playing Alabama State on Sept 7 in Montgomery.

Click here for complete schedule.
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01/25/2019

East Point, GA -- The SGT Memorial Football Scholarship Fund is now over $19,000.00 with 2018 donations totaling $5,352.00. 

SGT utilize the scholarship fund to provide scholarships to student athletes at Tuskegee.

The scholarship fund will be converted to an endowment fund when $25, 000.00 is raised.

Click here to view thank you letter from Tuskegee.

01/19/2019

East Point, GA -- Danny Swoops, Golden Tiger Football Alumni passed on December  29, 2019.

Swoops was a wide receiver for Tuskegee on the 1979 team and 1980. Swoops was residing in his hometown of Birmingham, AL when he died.

Click here to view memories of Danny Swoops - Golden Boy #2
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10/13/2018

Fort Valley, GA -- The Golden Tigers earned their fourth win of the season with a 17-6 win over Fort Valley. The bounce back win was led by Kenny Gant and Justice Owen on offense and Kalil Gray and Ricky Norris on defense.

The game attendence was 4,489.

Tuskegee will host Kentucky State next week during Homecoming 2018.

10/06/2018

Columbus, GA -- Tuskegee battle Morehouse for four quarters and three overtimnes, but was defeated 24-30 in the Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic. The win by Morhouse was the first win in more than 10 years

The game attendence was 27,563.

Tuskegee will play Fort Valley next week in Fort Valley.

9/29/2018

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee bounced back at home this week with a 17-8 win over Lane College.

The game attendence was 9,335 during the 2018 Tuskegee University Hall of Fame Game and Open House weekend on campus.

Tuskegee will play Morehouse College next week in Columbus.

9/22/2018

Tuskegee, AL -- The Golden Tigers suffered a 7-16 loss in their home opener against Missouri S & T

The game attendence was 4,517.

Tuskegee will play Lane College at home this weekend in the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame Game.

9/15/2018

Atlanta, GA -- Tuskegee was able to scratch out a 24-17 win over Clark Atlanta playing their second string quarterback. The starting quarterback was injured in the Albany State game.

The game attendence was 5046.

Tuskegee will host it's home opener on Saturday against Missouri S&T.

9/08/2018

Phenix City, AL -- Tuskegee posted its first win on the season with a 20-0 win ober Albany State.

Game Attandance was 4,783 for the 2018 White Water Classic. (read more)

Tuskegee will travel to Atlanta this week to face Clark-Atlanta at 6pm ET.

9/01/2018

Montgomery, AL -- The Golden Tigers had several turnovers and penalties that they could not overcome as they went down to Alabama State 26-20 in the Second Annual Labor Day Classic.

ASU won the game in overtime, game attendance was 26,222. (read more)

Tuskegee will face Albany State this Saturday in Phenix City's White Water Classic.

5/08/2018

Tuskegee, AL -- Dr. Lily D. McNair will become Tuskegee University’s eighth president after being unanimously selected by its Board of Trustees. She will serve as the first female president of the institution in its 136-year history. more info

5/05/2018

East Point, GA -- Homegoing Celebration for Wiley Lucas is scheduled for Thursday  May 10, 2018 @ 11am in Brundidge, GA.

Homegoing Celebration For Wiley Lucas

Services:
Thursday May 10 2018 @ 11:00am
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
1994 County Road 4425
Brundidge, AL 36010

 Flowers and Cards may be sent to:
Moore Chapel Funeral Home Inc.
327 Galloway Road
Brundidge, AL  36010

334-735-3722
www.moorechapel.com

5/02/2018

East Point, GA -- SGT with heavy heart inform SGT Family of the passing of Wiley Lucas on May 2, 2018. Wiley hometown was Brundidge, AL and he played football with the Golden Tigers, where he served as a captain.

Wiley earned his Bachelor degree from Tuskegee in 1976 and was inducted into the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of fame in 2005.

Wiley will be missed, but will never forgotten. Rest In Peace Golden Boy.

4/08/2018

Tuskegee, AL -- SGT awarded scholarships to three student-athletes at Tuskegee University's 2018 President Essay Contest & Awards ($500 each).

The recipients of the SGT Scholarships were Bryceden Jones, Tyrez McCain, Kevin Lomax.Students.

The three student-athletes were selected by Coach Willie Slater and Tuskegee Athletic Advisors.

3/03/2018

East Point, GA -- Homegoing Celebration for Ron M. Gilmore, Sr. scheduled for Saturday, March 10, 2018 @ 11am in Thomasville, GA.

Homegoing Celebration For Ronald Gilmore Sr.

Viewing:
March 9th 2018
Viewing from 12 pm- 6 pm
Hatcher People Funeral Home
820 Wright St.
Thomasville GA 31792

Services:
March 10th 2018
Services begin at 11 am
First Missionary Baptist Church
110 Calhoun St.
Thomasville GA 31792
Officiated by Pastor Jeremy G. Rich

***In lieu of flowers you can make a donation here (click)

3/01/2018

East Point, GA -- SGT with heavy heart inform SGT Family of the passing of Ron M. Gilmore on March 1, 2018. Ron's was born in Thomasvile, GA and graduated from Thomasville High School. Ron also graduated from Tuskegee University and played football with the Golden Tigers, where he served as a captain.

Ron M. Gilmore, Sr. was a founding member of Skegee Golden Tigers, Inc. and served on the SGT Board of Directors.

'Captain Gil' will be missed, but will never forgotten. Rest In Peace Golden Boy.

2/15/2018

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee University Release 2018 Football Schedule featuring seven Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) opponents and one Division I Football Subdivision (FCS) opponent for the upcoming season.

Click here to review Complete Schedule.

2/13/2018

Birmingham, GA -- The 2018 SIAC Basketball Tournament is set to tip off on February 26, with the final scheduled for March 3.

The Birmingham Crossplex will host the tournament for the third time, with 13 teams vying for the SIAC crown. Click here for ticket info.

2/7/2018

Tuskegee, AL -- The Golden Tigers signed 24 football players for the upcoming 2018 season. The class include 5 defensive lineman, 6 offensive lineman, 5 defensive backs plus several other position players.

Click here for complete info, including player bios.

12/15/2017

East Point, GA --Skegee Golden Tigers, Inc. announce the donation of $4,635.00 to the SGT Football Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The fund is held by Tuskegee University and annual scholarships are awarded to student-athletes from the fund. Recipients of the scholarships are selected by Tuskegee University Athletic Advisors and Tuskegee University Coaching Staff.

11/21/2017

East Point, GA -- Giving Tuesday is here, and it's time to make a difference.

The holiday season is in full swing and November 28, 2017 is Giving Tuesday – a day for charitable donations and giving back.

Please consider doing your part to help others in need, our scholarship programs target student-athletes at Tuskegee University.

Give to SGT on National #GivingTuesday.

11/11/2017

Fort Valley, GA -- Tuskegee defense dominates as Golden Tigers wins 2017 SIAC Football Championship over Fort Valley 13-6.

The Golden Tigers were led offensively by Hoderick Lowe, who was name SIAC Championship MVP. Lowe rushed for 124 yards and scored two touchdowns.

Tuskegee finish the season with a 9-2 record and 2017 SIAC Football Champions.

10/21/2017

Frankfort, KY -- Tuskegee revenged a 2016 Homecoming loss today at Kentucky State's 2017 homecoming with a 26-21 win.

The Golden Tigers improve to 6-2 headed into their homecoming next week against Central State.

10/14/2017

Mobile, AL -- Tuskegee would never trail after scoring first in the 5th Qtr Classic in Mobile. The Golden Tigers cruised to a 33-7 win over the winless Tigers of Jackson State.

10/08/2017

East Point, GA -- The Golden Tigers improved to 4-2 overall and 3-0 in conference play after an exciting 23-17 overtime win over Morehouse in the 82nd Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic. Led by quarterback Jamarcus Ezell and freshman runningback Phillip Brown, Tuskegee overcame a fourth quarter deficit to post an exciting overtime win.

Tuskegee travels to Mobile next week to face Jackson State in the 5th Qtr Classic.

10/01/2017

East Point, GA -- Tuskegee scored a touchdown in each quarter to defeat Lane College 28-23 in an away game. The Golden Tigers were lead by Hoderick Lowe and Jamarcus Ezell on offense. Defensively Osband Thomas and Davoris Thomas led the way in a very close game with 11 tackles each.

9/23/2017

Findlay OH -- Tuskegee drops non conference game at Findlay

9/15/2017

Tuskegee, AL -- TUSKEGEE ATHLETICS OFFICIALLY INDUCTS 10 INTO HALL OF FAME

9/15/2017

Tuskegee, AL -- Defense dominates Clark Atlanta in home opener

9/9/2017

Phenix City, AL -- Tuskegee falls to Albany State in White Water Classic

9/2/2017

Montgomery, AL -- Tuskegee took advantage of two huge plays to defeat Alabama State in the 2017 Labor Day Classic in Montgomery.

The first big play was a 55 yard touchdown pass from TU Quarterback Jamarcus Ezell to Peyton Ramzy. The second play was a 46 yard interception that was returned for a touchdown by Jonah McCutcheon.

A sellout crowd of 25,442 saw the Golden Tigers open their season with a big win. The Golden Tigers will play Alabany State this week in the Annual White Water Classic in Phenix City, Alabama.

7/14/2017

Tuskegee, AL -- Skegee Golden Tigers, Inc. (SGT) would like to announce the 7th Annual SGT Homemcoming Tailgate Extravaganza Scholarship Fundraiser on October 28, 2017 in Alumni Bowl.

SGT is comprised of former Golden Tigers Football players and supporters who fund scholarship for student athletes at Tuskegee.

The homecoming tailgate is SGT largest fundraiser of the year. SGT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

7/7/2017

Tuskegee, AL -- Willie Slater has been named Director of Athletics at Tuskegee after the resignation of the former AD. Additionally, Slater will continue his duties of Head Football coach.

6/24/2017

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee University 2017 homecoming game has been rescheduled from November 4th to the Golden Tigers' matchup with the Central State Marauders on October 28. The change in the date for homecoming will not affect the 1 p.m. scheduled kickoff time on October 28

6/15/2017

Tuskegee, AL -- Golden Boy Tyrez McCain a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering earned a place on the 2016-17 SIAC All-Academic Team with a 3.66 GPA. Congrats!!

6/12/2017

Tuskegee, AL -- Tickets are on sale for the 5th Quarter Classic, which features Tuskegee University and Jackson State University on October 14. For more info click here.

5/1/2017

Tuskegee, AL -- Jasher Cox has been hired as Sports Information Director at Tuskegee. Cox brings over 18 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics to the department. Cox is originally from Tuskegee area and a graduate of Auburn University.

4/09/2017

Tuskegee, AL -- Skegee Golden Tigers, Inc. awarded three $500 scholarships during the 2017 President Esssay and Award Contest that was held in the Tuskegee University Chapel.

The three recipients of the Skegee Golden Tigers Football Memorial Awards were Travis Hawkins - $500.00, Brandon Wilson - $500.00, Daryl George - $500.00, TOTAL $1,500.00..

03/30/2017

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame 2017 Inductees has been announced. The 2017 Class of ten includes nine former Golden Boys and one Tigerrette. Read more.

3/27/2017

Tuskegee, AL -- Skegee Golden Tigers, Inc. (SGT) has added a book scholarships to its program offerings. The expansion of our programs to student-athletes will began this fall (2017) with two book scholarships of $250 each. The two book scholarships will be available to student athlete at Tuskegee selected by the academic advisors of the Athletic Department.

2/15/2017

Tuskegee, AL -- Skegee Golden Tigers, Inc. has announced their 2017 Fall Scholarship Fundraiser. The fundraiser wil feature customized baseball caps that will allow supporters to add, a number of their choice, to the back of the cap.

2/09/2017

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee University Athletics released the Golden Tigers 2017 Football Schedule today with ten games on tap. 

The Golden Tigers open the season Labor Day weekend playing Alabama State in Montgomery on Sep 2 and travel to Mobile to play Jackson State University on Oct 14th.

11/26/2016

North Greenville, SC  -- The Golden Tigers were not able to overcome early turnovers and lost to North Greenville 45-26 in the second round of the 2016 NCAA DII Football Championship Playoffs.

Tuskegee ends their football season with a 9-3 overall record.

11/19/2016

Newberry, SC  -- The Golden Tigers outscored Newberry 35-33 to advance to the 2nd Round of the NCAA DII Football Playoffs.

The Golden Tigers were led offensively by Kevin Lacey, SIAC Offensive Player of the Year. Defensively Osband Thompson, SIAC Defensive Player of the Year, led the Tuskegee defense.

Tuskegee (7)  will play North Greenville (6) in their second round matchup in South Carolina.

11/13/2016

Tuskegee, AL  -- Tuskegee has been selected to play in the 2016 Division II Football Playoffs. The Golden Tigers will travel to South Carolina to take on the Newberry Wolves in first round action this Saturday at 1 pm.

Newberry (10-1) is the #2 seed and Tuskegee (8-2) is #6 seed in their region.

11/12/2016

Tuskegee, AL  -- Tuskegee special teams play against Virginia State was very dissapointing. The Trojans scored on a punt return and a kickoff return that was key in them defeating Tuskegee 45-35.

With the loss, Tuskegee playoff hopes are dampened, but there is still hope that the Golden Tigers will get an invite to playoffs this Sunday when teams are selected.

11/7/2016

Tuskegee, AL  -- Tuskegee Athletics has reached an agreement with Virginia State (8-2) to play on November 12th, Saturday in Tuskegee at Noon.

The Golden Tigers must win the game to bolster their playoff hopes.

11/07/2016

Tuskegee, AL  -- Albany State, looser of Fountain City Classic, has decided not to play Tuskegee in remmatch that would have allowed Tuskegee to qualify for playoffs.

Also, TU Athletics announced NCAA has denied waiver that would allow Tuskegee to qualify for playoffs with just 9 games played.

TU Athletic Director continue his search for D2 team to play this Saturday to get 10th game, which would qualify the Golden Tigers for the playoffs.

11/5/2016

Birmingham, AL  -- Tuskegee overcame a forth Quarter deficit with a game winning drive to defeat Miles College 13-10 in Birmingham's Legion Field.

The Golden Tigers hope to play the looser of the game between Fort Valley and Albany State next Saturday to qualify for playoffs with 10 games.

10/29/2016

Wiberforce, OH  -- The Golden Tigers bouced back this week with a 42-14 win over Central State University 42-14 on the road.

The Golden Tigers improve to 7-1 and will play Miles College in their final regular season game on Nov 5th in Birmingham's Legion Field.

10/22/2016

Tuskegee, AL  -- Tuskegee special teams could have saved the day for Tuskegee, but allowing KSU to block a PAT and a short field goal led to a heartbreaking 10-9 loss.

The Golden Tigers (6-1) and will travel to Central State to play next Saturday.

10/08/2016

Columbus, GA  -- The Golden Tigers play thru 3 quarters in the Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic had fans wondering if Tuskegee could hold on to a 21-19. But. TU rallied in the fourth with a TD to lead 28-19 and the defense shutdown Morehaouse to preserve a 28-19 win.

The Golden Tigers remain undefeated (6-0) and will enjoy a week off before taking on Kentucky State during homecomiing 2016.

10/01/2016

Tuskegee, AL  -- Tuskegee overcame a 16-0 deficit in the 4th quarter to defeat UNC Pembroke 20-16 in Alumni Bowl.  The Golden Tigers offense and defense had an outstatnding 4th quarter to get their 5th win of the season and remain undefeated.

The Golden Tigers will face Morehouse College in Columbus GA next week.

9/24/2016

Tuskegee, AL  -- The Golden Tigers defeated Lane 38-7 in their home opener. Tuskegee defense held Lane to 152 total yards while racking up 370 total yards. read more

The Golden Tigers will host UNC Pembroke in Alumni Bowl next week. in their home opener.

9/17/2016

Mobile, AL  -- After a 20-year hiatus, the 5th Quarter Classic proved to be worth the wait as the 13th-ranked Tuskegee University Golden Tigers scored with just over two minutes to play, coming from behind for a 20-17 victory over FCS-member Florida A&M University on a rainy Saturday night at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. read more

The Golden Tigers will host Lane College this week in their home opener.

9/11/2016

Phenix City, AL  -- The Golden Tigers used a strong second half performance to get their second win of the season against Albany State. After a tight first half, Tuskegee capitalized on ASU turnovers and some long scoring drives to post a 28-18 win (read more).

The Golden Tigers travel to Mobile, AL this week to face FAMU @ 6PM in the 5th Quarter Classic.

9/3/2016

Atlanta, GA  -- Tuskegee won their 2016 football season opener 36-13 over Clark Atlanta. The Golden Tigers broke the game open in second half with a second half opening scoring drive and a subsequent interception returned for another TD.

The Golden Tigers play Albany State University next week in the White Water Classic in Phenix City, AL.

03/10/2016

East Point, GA  -- Skegee Golden Tigers, Inc. (SGT) was granted Non-Profit 501(c)(3) status effective March 10, 2016. SGT primary focus is to assist students attain their career goals in life

Skegee Golden Tigers, Inc. new mailing address effective immediately is:

Skegee Golden Tigers, Inc.
 Post Office Box 640025
 East Point, GA 30364
 

02/15/2016

Red Oak, GA  -- The SGT Family and Golden Tiger suffered another loss today with the passing of Alan S. Plump, a Golden Boy. Plump passed away in Birmingham with his family at his side.

SGT offer our deepest condolences to the Plump Family and know our prayers and thoughts are with you always.  Click here to view homegoing program.

02/03/2016

Tuskegee, AL -- Coach Willie Slater Welcomed 31 new Golden Tigers to Tuskegee's Football Family on signing day 2016.

The signees include 11 players from Alabama. For a complete list of new player profiles click here.

01/28/2016

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee University Athletics released the Golden Tigers 2016 Football Schedule today with nine games on tap.  Homecoming 2016 is slated for October 22 against Kentucky State and the Golden Tigers will travel to Mobile for a September 17th matchup with the Rattlers of Florida A&M.

01/07/2016

Red Oak, GA -- The Homegoing Celebration for Darron Simmons will be held on January 12 at 11 am PST in Rialto, California. All activities will take place in California where Darron and his wife Gloria resided.

Those attending the homegoing are requested to wear a gold ribbon on your lapel to honor Darron.

If you are unable to attend the homegoing and wish to send flowers or cards, then please email us and we will forward the home address.

Please continue to be in prayer for the family. Thank you.

Homegoing Service
January 12, 2016 - Tuesday
11:00 a.m. PST
Sunrise Church Rialto
2759 North Ayala Drive
Rialto, CA 92377
(909) 875-5566

Funeral Home
Dickey Mortuary
8030 Mango Avenue
Fontana, CA 92336
(909)822-2285

01/04/2015

Red Oak, GA -- It is with heartfelt sorrow to inform you of the passing of Darron Simmons. Darron transitioned on Friday, January 1, 2016.

Final arrangements will be shared when announced. Please be prayerful for his family that God would give them strength to deal with this loss.

RIP Golden Boy #21.

12/05/2015

Red Oak, GA -- Tuskegee could not overcome crucial turnovers and sufferd a 35-6 loss to #1 seed University of West Georgia. The loss knock the Golden Tigers out of the 2015 D2 Football Playoffs, but the team made history by advancing to the third round, which is the highest round Tuskegee has every advance in its 3 year playoff history.

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2015 Tuskegee University Football Team!!!

11/28/2015

Red Oak, GA -- The Golden Tigers rallied in the final minutes of the second round playoff game to defeat University of North Alabama 35-31 (game recap).

The Golden Tigers advance to the third round and will face West Georgia, which is the #1 seed in Region 2. The game will be played on the campus of UWG (Carrollton GA) at 12 noon ET. (ticket info)

11/21/2015

Red Oak, GA -- Tuskegee advanced to the second round of the football playoffs with a 26-16 win over Catawba. (read game recap)

With the victory, the Golden Tigers won their first ever playoff game and will next play North Alabama in Florence, Alabama on Nov 28.

11/15/2015

Red Oak, GA -- The Golden Tigers have been invited to participate in their third consecutive D2 Football Playoffs.

Tuskegee will face Catawba in the 2015 opening round in Salisbury, NC on Saturday, November 21 at Noon. Read more (click here).

11/7/2015

Tuskegee, AL -- The Golden Tigers suffered a tough 26-23 loss (game recap) to Miles during homecoming 2015. The lost knocked Tuskegee out of contention for the SIAC Championship Game.

The Golden Tigers finish the season with a 8-2 record and must wait to see if they qualify for DII Playoffs, which begin on Nov 21st.

10/31/2015

Tuskegee, AL -- The Golden Tigers defeated Central State 19-7 to get their fourth conference win of the year. Jewell Ratliff led the way in second half with a pick six to give Tuskegee the lead and win (game recap).

The Golden Tigers (8-1, 4-0) will face Miles College(5-4, 4-0) next week for the SIAC West title.

10/24/2015

Frankfort, KY -- Tuskegee defeats Kentucky State 38-28 on the road and improves to 3-0 in the SIAC and 7-1 overall (game recap).

The Golden Tigers return home to play Central State on October 31st for another conference game.

10/17/2015

Tuskegee, AL -- The Golden Tigers took advantage of Stillman mistakes and cruised to a 49-20 win in Alumni Bowl (game recap).

Tuskegee overall record improves to 6-1 and will play Kentucky State next week in another conference game..

10/10/2015

Columbus, GA -- Tuskegee overpowered Morehouse 35-7 in the 80th Annual Tuskegee Morehouse Classic. The Golden Tigers scored 35 points in the first half and held Morehouse scoreless until late in the third quarter to get their fifth win of the season.. (game recap)

Tuskegee (5-1) will play return home next play to face Stillman College in a conference game.

10/3/2015

Pembroke, NC -- Tuskegee suffered its first loss of the season to UNC Pembroke 17-29.

The Golden Tigers overcame a first half deficit to take a 17-16 lead with 10 minutes left in 4th quarter, but was unable to stop UNCP from scoring 2 more times late in the final minutes of the game.

Game Recap

Tuskegee (4-1) will play Morehouse in Columbus, GA next week.

09/26/2015

Jackson, TN -- Tuskegee defeated Lane 34-14 to get their first conference win of the season and remain undefeated at 4-0. The game started with both teams committing multiple turnovers, but the Golden Tigers made the adjustments to get the win.

Tuskegee (4-0) will play UNC Pembroke (3-0) next week in North Carolina.

09/12/2015

Phenix City, AL -- The Golden Tigers defense came up with huge plays in the 27-14 win over Albany State in the Second Annual White Water Classic.

Tuskegee led the game 20-14 with less than a minute to play and Albany State driving, but then Tuskegee's Ricky Norris intercepted a pass and returned it 95 yard for a touchdown to seal the victory.

Next up for the Golden Tigers (2-0) is Winston Salem State (0-2) on Saturday Sept 19 at 1pm in Tuskegee.

09/05/2015

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee defeated Clark Atlanta 26-0 in the season opener for the Golden Tigers.

The SGT Steering Board enjoyed some tailgating inside Alumni Bowl while cheering the Golden Tigers to a their first win of the season. The Golden Tiger defense was major in the win with 3 interceptions.

Next up for the Golden Tigers is Albany State in Phenix City, AL at 5:00pm ET.

09/01/2015

Red Oak, GA -- The Golden Tigers kick off the 2015-16 football season this Saturday in Tuskegee at 1:00pm against Clark Atlanta.

All eyes will be on Dennis Norfleet(#18) of Tuskegee, a transfer from the University of Michigan.

Tickets prices are as follows:
$25 - Reserved Seats
$20 - General Admission (Ages 13 and older)
$15 - Visiting High School and College students (must have a valid student ID)
$10 - General Admission (Children ages 6-12)
FREE - Children ages 5 and under

 

12/16/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee Athletics has released the 2015 Football Schedule which include five home games. Homecoming 2015 will be November 7th as the Golden Tigers play Miles College.

Read more (click here)

11/22/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- The Golden Tigers suffered a heartbreaking 21-17 first round playoff loss to West GA. Tuskegee had key turnovers seconds before halftime that was key to game outcome.

With West GA leading the game with less than a minute before halftime, the Golden Tigers drove to the West GA 1 yard line before committing a game changing turnover. Tuskegee continued to fight back in the second half, but additional turnovers doomed the Golden Tigers from getting the win.

Tuskegee finish the season with a 9-3 overall mark and 2014 SIAC Football Champions.

11/16/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee has been selected to play in the 2014 NCAA D2 Football Playoffs. The Golden Tigers was 1 of 24 teams selected from all D2 schools

The Golden Tigers will play West Georgia in Tuskegee Alabama at 12 Noon on November 22. Ticket go on sale on Thursday with general admission $10 and students $5 (read more).

11/15/2014

Montgomery, AL -- Tuskegee defeated Albany State 47-41 to win the 2014 SIAC Football Championship

Tuskegee trailed with less than 2 minutes to play, but Jason Nared lead the Tuskegee Offense on a game winning scoring drive that sealed the win.

Congrats to the SIAC Champs who expect an invitation to play in the 2014 NCAA Football Playoff. If invited, Tuskegee would host the first ever playoff game in "THE BOWL" on November 22.

11/08/2014

Fairfield, AL -- The Golden Tigers exploded in the second half of game for a 48-33 victory overt Miles College. The victory gives Tuskegee the best conference record in SIAC West Division.

Tuskegee (West) will meet Albany State (East) next Saturday for the 2014 SIAC Championship Game in Montgomery, Alabama.

11/01/2014

Wiberforce, OH -- Tuskegee escaped with a 28-25 victory over Central State, who is coach by Golden Boy Cedric Pearl.

Pearl team came to battle the Golden Tigers, but failed to remain undefeated at home as Tuskegee handed them their first home loss.

The Golden Tigers (7-2) will next face Miles College in Birmingham and could punch their ticket to the 2014 SIAC Championship Game in the Gump!

10/27/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- The Golden Tigers defeated Kentucky State University 38-9 in front of a homecoming crowd of 31,756.

The Golden Tigers overall record improve to 6-2 and they are 5-0 in conference play.

Tuskegee will hit the road to play Central State Marauders next week in Ohio (read more).

10/20/2014

Red Oak, GA -- SGT 2014 Homecoming Tailgate Activity Schedule is now available.  The activities kick of on Friday morning (10/24) on the baseball field and continue thru Saturday (10/25). 

Click here for a complete list of activities and times.

10/18/2014

Tuscaloosa, AL -- Tuskegee took control of the SIAC West after pounding Stillman 61-19. Stillman College, who led the SIAC West prior to the game, was out played by the Golden Tigers. Tuskegee had more than 480 yard of total offense.

Tuskegee next face Kentucky State University for our 89th Homecoming celebration. Click here for
the complete homecoming schedule.

10/11/2014

COLUMBUS, GA -- After a first quarter with no scores, it looked like the Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic might be a battle befitting of two of the unbeaten teams in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (read details). Then Tuskegee decided to kick it into high gear to racked up 434 yards of total offense in the 49-0 victory.

The Golden Tiger remain unbeaten in the conference play with a 3-0 record .

Tuskegee next play Stillman College in another battle of teams that are undefeated in conference play.

10/03/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee charged back to defeat Fort Valley 35-28 in a key SIAC matchup. The Golden Tigers trailed at the half, but scored 21 points in the third quarter to take the lead for good.

The 21 points scored in third quarter involved a 89 yard kickoff return,; a 42 yard interception return for a TD and a Golden Tigers 11 play 63 yard TD drive.  (read more)

The Golden Tigers now have a 2-0 record in the conference and a 3-2 record overall.

Tuskegee next play Morehouse College in the 79TH ANNUAL TUSKEGEE-MOREHOUSE CLASSIC in Columbus, GA at 5:00pm.

09/27/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee led Lane 30-3 at halftime with Roderick Lowe leading the Golden Tigers with 125 yards rushing on 8 carries.  Lowe began the scoring onslaught with a 64 yard TD run as Tuskegee cruised to a 44-3 victory. Tuskegee offense finished the game with more than 270 yards rushing.

The Golden Tigers overall record improves to 2-2 and they are 1-0 in the SIAC Conference.

Tuskegee will face Fort Valley next week (10/4) at home in another big conference game at 1 pm.

09/20/2014

Winston Salem, NC -- The Golden Tigers lost a heartbreaker to Winston Salem State 24-13 in their first road game of the 2014 season. Tuskegee played even with WSSU in the first half with the score being knotted at 10.

In the third quarter WSSU drove 82 yard and used a lot of clock to take the lead for good. Tuskegee threaten late in the game, but was unable to overcome the WSSU lead. 

The Golden Tigers record falls to 1-2 as they open SIAC conference play at home against Lane College this Saturday (9/27).

09/15/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee University Golden Tiger Football will be Broadcasted live on internet radio the remainder of the 2014 season

Curtis Campbell, Tuskegee Athletic Director, announced that games will be available on www.stevesoulradio.com.

Programming will be developed and produced by Events Promotions LLC of Montgomery. Events Promotions LLC CEO Steve Myers was the first Tuskegee Institute football broadcaster on WBIL in the early 70’s.  Read press release.

09/13/2014

Phenix City, AL -- Led by Sophomore Quarterback Kevin Lacey, Tuskegee defeated Albany State 20-12 to win the inaugural White Water Classic in Phenix City Alabama.

The Golden Tigers scored 17 unanswered points in the third quarter after trailing Albany State 7-3 at halftime. Lacey led the second half charge passing for 137 yards with one touchdown. With the victory, the Golden Tigers improve their record to 1-1.

Tuskegee will face Winston Salem State in their next game on Sept 20 in North Carolina.

09/06/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- The Golden Tigers lost their 2014 Season Opener 30-17 to Alabama A&M.

AAMU jumped out to 7-0 lead with 7:23 left in 1st quarter and never trailed. Jared Nared led the Golden Tigers with more than 200 passing yards.

Tuskegee next game will be in Phenix City, Alabama on September 13th against Albany St.

 

 

07/14/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- Alice Coachman-Davis, a Tuskegee student athlete and gold medal winner in the 1948 Olympics, passed away today at the age of 90 in Albany, Georgia.

Coachman holds the distinction of being the first African American women to win an Olympic Gold Medal. Rest In Peace fellow Golden Tiger.

06/10/2014

Red Oak, GA -- The SGT Board would like to announce that registration for the Fourth Annual Homecoming Extravaganza is now available. The October 25th event will occur on Homecoming Saturday in Cleve Abbott Alumni Bowl following the parade.

SGT is offering an early bird incentive on meals through August 31st. So register early to help SGT plan a great 2014 event and you will SAVE!!

Sponsorship is also available again this year and your support is much appreciated.

05/28/2014

Red Oak, GA -- It is with sadness we inform you that Wilbert Gamble Jr., Golden Boy, passed away on May 22, 2014. (Click here to view obituary)

If you know the power of prayer, please lift the family in prayer and encouragement.

05/10/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee's Women Softball Team was invited to play in the NCAA Regionals after winning the SIAC Tournament Championship.

The Golden Tiger began region play by defeating the top seeded Chargers of the University of Alabama in Huntsville 7-5.

In the next round; Tuskegee played Rollins College, but was defeated 5-1.

The historic run came to an end when Tuskegee lost 12-3 to University of Alabama in Huntsville.

05/2/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee Athletics Department held its annual banquet on April 29th to celebrate and honor Golden Tiger Student-Athletes on an outstanding year (click here to read more)

04/29/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- Dr. Brian Johnson has been selected by the Board of Trustees to become the seventh president of Tuskegee University.

Dr. Johnson, 40 years old,  is currently the Interim Vice President for Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness and Assistant Provost/Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Dr. Johnson will assume the role of president on June 15th, 2014, succeeding Dr. Gilbert L. Rochon. Read more...

04/24/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee-Morhouse Classic, the longest running rivalry in all of black college football will remain in Columbus, Georgia.

Organizers reached an agreement that will keep the game in Columbus for at least one more year.

04/13/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- The Golden Tiger Football Team completed spring training with an inner-squad game that featured two teams selected by quarterbacks Jason Nared and Kevin Lacey.

Nared is expected to start at quarterback in Tuskegee home opener against Alabama A& M on Sept. 6th. Click here to watch highlights from Tuskegee's Spring 2014 Football Scrimmage.

04/11/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- LaMonica Scott has been named SID at Tuskegee and becomes the the first female to hold this post at Tuskegee.

Scott served as assistant SID a Grambling State University. She is a 2008 graduate of Mississippi Valley and  earned a Master of Science degree in Sport Administration from Grambling in 2008.

04/10/2014

Red Oaks, GA -- The Skegee Golden Tiger family express our condolences to the family of Robert Anthony Jeter. Jeter, a Golden Boy, passes away on April 5 in Auburn Alabama.

Jeter played football at Tuskegee University and graduated in 1991.

Public Visitation will be Friday, April 11 from noon until 7 p.m. at Peterson and Williams Funeral Home in Opelika.

Jeter's homegoing is scheduled for Saturday, April 12 at the Auburn High School gym at 2 p.m., with burial at a nearby cemetery.

04/08/2014

Red Oaks, GA -- SGT partnered with the Dekalb Tuskegee Alumni Club and the Atlanta Tuskegee Alumni Club to provide a combined 50 hours of service to a Habitat for Humanity Home Renovation project.

Thanks to all the Golden Boys who volunteered their time to the National Day of Service project honoring Booker T. Washington on his birthday, April 5th. (view slideshow)

04/05/2014

Tuskegee, AL --Tuskegee Men Basketball Team ended the season with a 21-12 overall record, an SIAC West Division championship, an SIAC Tournament championship, an NCAA South Regional Championship and an appearance in the NCAA Division II Elite 8 National Finals.

Congrats on a historic run!! (click here to read more)

03/18/2014

Lakeland, FL -- The Golden Tigers Men Basketball team trailed Delta State early, but went on a 12-0 run in first half and coasted to a 80-59 victory. The win earned Golden Tigers advance to NCAA D2 Elite Eight.

Tuskegee, seeded eight in the south earlier defeated #1 seed Florida Southern in first round play. The Golden Tigers followed their first round win with another win over North Alabama in second round.

The Golden Tigers will travel to Evansville, Ind to continue their quest for the NCAA D2 Basketball Championship. Quarter Final games begin March 26.

03/06/2014

Montgomery, AL -- Alabama State University announces that they are moving Turkey Day Classic off of Thanksgiving Day.

The game will be played on Saturday, November 22, 2014, the Saturday before Thanksgiving and will match ASU against Stillman College. Read more.

03/01/2014

Red Oak, GA -- Voting started on Feb 17, 2014 for the Home Depot Retool contest. If Tuskegee win the contest this year, then they intent to use the grant to update the weight room for 250 student athletes at Cleve Abbott Stadium. #tuskegeeTHDRYS

Please vote daily for Tuskegee on multiple devices (i.e. mobile phone, laptop, office computer, twitter ect).

03/01/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- The Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame exhibit is now opened to the public for viewing. The exhibit was opened during the 2013 homecoming weekend with very little fanfare. (Click here to PREVIEW TUAHOF Exhibit)

The exhibit highlights the many accomplishments of Tuskegee Athletics by decades. Also, the exhibit includes plaques that list names of the 269 student-athletes inducted into the TUAHOF since 1975.

The TUAHOF exhibit is located on the second floor of historic Logan Hall on Tuskegee campus. The hours of operations are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., which coincides with staff hours. The exhibit is generally not available for viewing during the weekend.

03/01/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- "Tuskegee University’s National Alumni Association is embracing Dr. Washington’s core value by hosting the 1st annual National Day of Service to be held on his birthday, Saturday, April 5, 2014.

Throughout the nation, Tuskegee alumni, students, professionals and friends will be volunteering in an activity of their choice, with the goals of providing service to others and improving their local communities.”

Please sign up with your local alumni chapter and help make this worthwhile endeavor a success.

02/28/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- The Golden Tigers Football program received commitments from 21 student-athletes on Feb 5th to play football under Coach Willie Slater this Fall.

The student-athletes were signed from five different states. Read more and view 21 signees

01/28/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee offensive lineman Matthew Reese (#62) was named to the American Football Coaches Association Division II All-America team, while fellow offensive lineman Christopher Tolbert (#74) was named to the Sheridan Broadcasting Networks Black College All-America team.

Both were selected to the 2013 All-SIAC First-Team at the end of the 2013 season (Courtesy of Tuskegee University). Read more...

01/15/2014

Red Oak, GA -- SGT remembers James Carter who passed away December 2013. Carter, a 1970 Tuskegee graduate, played defensive back for the Golden Tigers football team from 1966-69 was inducted into the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009.

Carter was one of the founders of the Tuskegee University National Athletics Association.

Carter was a native of Columbus, Georgia.

01/15/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- The Tuskegee Athletics Department released the 2014 Tuskegee Football Schedule today. The schedule include 5 home games including the season opener against Alabama A&M on September 9.

Homecoming 2014 will be on October 25 as the Golden Tigers play Kentucky State University.  Auburn University also has a game on October 25, so lodging is expected to be scarce in the Tuskegee-Auburn vicinity.

01/04/2014

Tuskegee, AL -- The Golden Tigers Men basketball team defeated Morehouse College 77-66 in a National Televised game on CBS TV.

The Golden Tigers lead the game from start to finish to the delight of Tuskegee supporters. Also, the Tuskegee National Athletics Assoc. provided prize giveaways throughout the game. With the victory, Tuskegee record improves to 4-5.

12/12/2013

Tuskegee, AL -- The Golden Tigers Men basketball will play Morehouse College in a National Televised game on Jan 4 in Tuskegee Alabama. The Saturday game will be played at the Chappie James Center on the campus of historic Tuskegee University.

The Athletic department is offering free entry into the game. Students will be out of school because of Christmas break, so plan to support Golden Tiger sports with your attendance.

Please continue to check www.goldentigersports.com for more updates.

11/23/2013

Florence, AL -- The Golden Tigers made history today by participating in the NCAA DII Playoffs for the first time in the history of Tuskegee football. Tuskegee played an inspiring game, but fell short in a 27-30 loss to North Alabama.

Tuskegee finishes the 2013 football season with a 8-3 record. Complete game wrap-up will be available at www.goldentigersports.com.

11/21/2013

Atlanta, GA -- The SIAC has announced the 2013 ALL SIAC Football Team and Tuskegee had 5 players selected to the first team; Hoderick Lowe RB, Chris Tolbert OL, Mathew Reese OL, Aaron Bennett DL and Reginald Woods DL. The Golden Tigers also had 3 players selected to the second team; Michael D. Thornton OL, Quavon Taylor LB and Michael Robinson DB. Congrats Golden Boys.

The complete 2013 All SIAC Football Team can be viewed by clicking here.

11/19/2013

Red Oak, GA -- SGT is saddened to announce the death of Mr. Wade L. Spradley. Spradley played football at Tuskegee during the '70s and resided in Alex City, Alabama.

Funeral service for Spradley, 58 of Alexander City, Alabama; Thursday, November 21, 2013; 1 PM; Great Bethel Baptist Church, 692 Jefferson Street, Alexander city, AL; Burial- Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Alexander City, AL.

Click here to view memories of Mr. Wade Spradley - Golden Boy forever!!.

11/17/2013

Red Oak, GA -- The Golden Tigers were selected today to play in the 2013 NCAA Div II Football Playoffs.

Tuskegee will face North Alabama in the opening round on November 23, 2013 at 12 noon CST in Florence, Alabama.

11/09/2013

Tuskegee, AL -- The Golden Tigers had several costly turnovers that contributed toward their 41-36 loss to Miles College.

With the win, Miles College was crowned SIAC West Champions and will play in SIAC Championship Game on November 16, 2013.

The Golden Tigers concluded its season with a 8-2 record and hope they get invited to NCAA Div II Playoffs to extend their 2013 season.

11/07/2013

Red Oak, GA -- SGT would like to thank all who supported the Third Annual Homecoming Tailgate Extravaganza. The homecoming event reconnect Golden Tiger Football Family each year during Tuskegee's Homecoming.

This year's homecoming theme was "Honoring The Legacy of Tuskegee Football 1894-present". During the event, SGT held a memorial Tribute honoring players and coaches that are now deceased. The tribute was led by Pastor Arthur Jackson, Pastor Gerald Bess and Pastor Mark Hawkins.

Thanks again to our 2013 sponsors, photos of event can be viewed by clicking here.

11/02/2013

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee defeated Central State University 41-10 during homecoming 2013.

Tuskegee sprinted to s 27-10 halftime lead in front of a homecoming crowd of 27,500 .

The Golden Tigers will play Miles College on November 9th with an opportunity to win the SIAC West and advance to the 2013 SIAC Football Championship on November 16th in Atlanta.

10/26/2013

Frankfort, KY -- Tuskegee took advantage on several turnovers by the Kentucky State special teams to lead game at halftime 29-0. The Golden Tigers then coasted to a 36-7 win and remains undefeated in SIAC Conference

The Golden tigers overall record is 7-1 going into next weeks homecoming match up with Central State University.  Read more.

10/19/2013

Tuskegee, AL -- The Tuskegee University Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Mathew Jenkins as acting president after the resignation of Dr. Gilbert Rochon. Read more.

10/19/2013

Tuskegee, AL -- Dr. Gilbert Rochon, six president of Tuskegee, has resigned his post at Tuskegee.

Dr Rochon announced his resignation during the fall meeting of the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees accepted. Read more.

10/19/2013

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee dominated in their first home game of the season with a convincing 35-7 win over Stillman College. The Golden Tigers improve to 6-1 overall and 4-0 in the conference.

The Golden Tigers are now favored to represent the west in the SIAC Championship game on November 3 in Atlanta.

Tuskegee returns to the road next week to play Kentucky State University in Frankfort.

10/12/2013

Columbus, GA -- Leonard G. Lewis, SGT Board Member, was inducted into the Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame during the 23rd Enshrinement Ceremony

Lewis is a 1981 Tuskegee graduate that played offensive guard on the Golden Tiger Football team under Coach Haywood Scissum

Lewis and his 2013 TUAHOF Classmates are looking forward to the opening of the hall of fame exhibit in Logan Hall by Homecoming 2013. Click here to view slideshow of Lewis induction.

10/12/2013

Columbus, GA -- The Golden Tigers posted an easy 55-10 win over Morehouse College in the 78th Annual Tuskegee - Morehouse Classic.

The Golden Tigers lead 33-3 at halftime and coasted to their fifth win of the year.

Tuskegee will play Stillman College next week in their first home game of the season.

10/05/2013

Fort Valley, GA -- Tuskegee won its fourth game on the road by holding off Fort Valley 21-13.

The Golden Tigers lead 21-7 going into the fourth quarter, but a long drive by the Wildcats narrowed the score to 21-13.

Justin Nared, Tuskegee's starting quarterback, was injured during the game and may miss next week game against Morehouse College.

09/28/2013

Jackson, TN -- Tuskegee offense pounded Lane College with over 500 yards of total offense in a 42-14 victory.

The half-time score was 15-14, but the Golden Tigers scored 27 unanswered points in the second half to get their first SIAC conference win.

Tuskegee will next play Fort Valley State in Fort Valley, Georgia on 10/5/13 @ 6pm.

09/21/2013

Cleveland, OH -- Tuskegee record dropped to 2-1 after a disappointing 13-35 loss to Winston Salem in the 2013 Cleveland Classic.

The Golden Tigers lead 7-0 after a 59 yard run by Hoderick Lowe on the games first play from scrimmage, but both the offense and defense struggled the remainder of the game.

Nevertheless, SGT Board Members attending game (Turner, Chavers and Burgess) had a great time supporting Tuskegee with other TU Alumni (click to view photo album). The game attendance was 5,008.

Tuskegee will next play Lane College in Jackson, TN on next Saturday at 2 pm cst.

09/14/2013

Albany, GA -- Tuskegee defeated Albany St. 19-16 to improved their record to 2-0 in the 2013 season.

The Golden Tigers took the lead in the fourth quarter when Hoderick Lowe scores on a 8 yard TD run.

Tuskegee travels to Cleveland next week to face Winston Salem State in the Cleveland Classic. Visit goldentigersports.com for a complete recap.

09/07/2013

Huntsville, AL -- Tuskegee open its 2013 Football Season with 23-7 WIN over Alabama A&M. The Golden Tigers scored first and lead the entire game. The Tuskegee defense played an outstanding game, particularly the linebackers. The offense was also effective against the Bulldog team that defeated Grambling last week. The attendance for the game was 13,267,

The Golden Tigers travel to Albany, GA next week to play the Albany State Rams at 7 pm. Visit goldentigersports.com for a complete recap.

08/27/2013

Tuskegee, AL --The Tuskegee University Athletics Department announced today that the Athletics Website is moving to a new technology that will offer Golden Tiger fans the following benefits: live stats, interactive website, live video streaming, digital media guides and social media integration.

The new website is: www.goldentigersports.com. Read SIAC announcement about new website.

08/26/2013

Tuskegee, AL -- The Tuskegee University Athletic Hall of Fame has announced that eleven new members will be inducted during the 2013 TUAHOF Weekend festivities, Friday and Saturday, October 11-12, 2013.

This year's eleven Inductee's are:  Mr. Leo Allen, Mr. Iverson Dudley III, Mr. Cleveland Gipson,
 Mr. James Marion Hill, Mr. Dale A. Holmes, Mr. Clarence Jones, Mr. Leonard Garcia Lewis,
Mr. Kelly Stanley Jr., Ms. Brelinda C. Sullen, Mr. Aaron B. Watkins and Mr. Drewery Watson.

Read more about TUAHOF 2013 Induction Weekend at www.tuhof2013induction.info.

08/19/2013

Atlanta, GA -- Tuskegee was chosen by the SIAC coaches and sports information directors to repeat as SIAC champion for the 2013 season at the SIAC Kickoff Luncheon.

The Golden Tigers had over a dozen players who were named to the first-team and second-team All-SIAC Pre-Season squads, with red-shirt sophomore linebacker Quavon Taylor and offensive linemen Devonte Jones and Chris Tolbert making the first-team.

The Golden Tigers 2013 season schedule opens against Alabama A&M in Huntsville on September 7th at 6 p.m.

08/19/2013

Tuskegee, AL --The Cleveland Classic will feature Tuskegee (#24) vs Winston Salem State (#5) on September 21, 2013.

A limited number of tickets for the Cleveland Classic football game are available through TUNAA. Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased by contacting TUNAA Executive Director James Arrington at 706-992-8274.

08/12/2013

Atlanta, GA -- The SIAC has announced the Television Football Schedule and the 78th Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic will be part of the Schedule.

The game will be televised at 2 p.m. on Bounce TV from Columbus, Georgia.

The complete SIAC television schedule include 9 games. Click here to view entire schedule.

08/12/2013

Tuskegee, AL -- Curtis Campbell, Tuskegee new AD, has rolled up his sleeve and is well into shaping Tuskegee Athletics future. During a recent interview with Cortez Strickland, Campbell indicated that improving baseball and football facilities would be his priority. However, he also indicate that it was important that all sports at Tuskegee continue to be competitive and produce at a high level.

Read entire article click here.

07/23/2013

Atlanta, GA --The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAC) has announced that the 2013 SIAC Football Kickoff Luncheon is scheduled for August 6, 2013 in Atlanta.

The media day will feature Tuskegee's Coach Willie Slater and other SIAC football coaches plus several student-athletes providing insight on their respective programs for the upcoming 2013 football season.

The event will be streamed live on the SIAC website (www.theSIAC.com) more info...

07/01/2013

Tuskegee, AL --Curtis Campbell was named Athletic Director of Tuskegee University today.

Campbell served as AD at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa the past six years. Campbell is a 1990 graduate of Longwood University and holds a Bachelor of Science in social work. In 1999, he earned a master’s degree in student affairs administration from Radford University. more info...

06/22/2013

Atlanta, GA -- SGT would like to announce that registration for 2013 Homecoming Tailgate Extravaganza is now available. SGT is planning to accommodate up to 150 people and request early registration. There is an early bird registration special for all meal tickets, so register before August 31 and take advantage of our meal ticket special.

Registration packets were mailed on 6/19/13 to all supporters on our mailing list, but registration information is also available by clicking here.

Also, SGT will have several homecoming giveaways leading up to Tuskegee's homecoming on November 2nd, so stay tuned for more info on giveaways.

06/21/2013

Tuskegee, AL -- Former Tuskegee University first lady, Mrs. Thelma P. Payton, passed away on June 20, 2013.

Tuskegee University Chapel June 27 at 11 a.m. CST. People’s Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. ...more info

06/19/2013

Tuskegee, AL --The Tuskegee and Albany State football game scheduled for Sept 14th will now be played in Albany, GA. The Inner City Classic, which was originally sponsoring game in Atlanta was cancelled.

The Sept. 14th matchup will not counted in SIAC standings. ..more info.

06/12/2013

Tuskegee, AL --TUNAA has canceled its June 21 gala, “An Evening With Ozzie Newsome. Those who purchased tickets and/or ads will be contacted about refund procedures.

TUNNA extend apologies for any inconveniences.

06/10/2013

Tuskegee, AL --Limited football tickets available for Cleveland Classic featuring the defending SIAC Champion Tuskegee Golden Tigers, and the defending CIAA and Black College Football National Champion Winston Salem State University Rams.

Tickets will be sold on a first-come first-serve basis and can be purchased by calling the Tuskegee University ticket office at either (334) 727-8594 or (334) 724-4385.

05/29/2013

Tuskegee, AL --Tuskegee Athletic Dept. retire Football jerseys #5 and #29 - Drayton Florence and Frank Walker were honored as the first two football players in the history of Tuskegee Athletics to get their numbers retired by the department.

Jersey #5 was retired for Walker and Jersey #29 was retired for Florence during the 2013 awards banquet held on April 23rd.

Michael Stewart, Tuskegee’s SID, indicated that former AD Patric Simon initiated the tribute before his tenure at Tuskegee ended.

05/29/2013

Tuskegee, AL --2013 SIAC Baseball Runner Up - TU’s 2013 baseball team becomes first TU team to play in the SIAC Baseball Championship game in 24 years. The Golden Tigers were seed 4th in the west, but had an outstanding run during the 8 team tournament to finish as the 2013 SIAC Baseball Runner up.

The final score of the championship game was Stillman 12, Tuskegee 6.

05/29/2013

Tuskegee, AL --TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY was a $10,000.00 Winner in the Home Depot's Retool Your School On-line Contest. GREAT JOB TO those who participated in on-line voting !!!

05/29/2013

Tuskegee, AL -- TUNAA Sports Gala Tickets - Tickets for the Sports Gala, “An Evening With Ozzie Newsome,'' are available. The scholarship fundraiser event will be held on June 21 at the Kellogg Conf. Center.

TUNAA request your support.

05/29/2013

Tuskegee, AL -- Four Hundred new alumni - There were 400 Happy graduates in TU's 128th Spring Commencement Exercises held on May 11, 2013. The 2013 Alumnae were addressed by Tuskegee University President Gilbert L. Rochon and Thomas Vilsack, the secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture. Congrats and welcome to the Alumni ranks!!!

04/29/2013

Tuskegee, AL -- Interim AD Named - Leon Douglas, Tuskegee’s Head Men's Basketball Coach and former NBA player, was appointed Interim Athletic Director at Tuskegee on April 21, 2013. Douglas received his B.S. in Social Work from the University of Alabama in 1976. Douglas, an Alabama native, has been at Tuskegee since being named head basketball coach in 2006.

Douglass replaces Patric Simon who steps down from the position siting personal matters.

04/29/2013

Tuskegee, AL -- 84th Miss Tuskegee University - Randi Lerai Harrison, a junior at Tuskegee majoring in Elementary Education, was crowned Miss Tuskegee University 2013-2014. The Spartanburg, S.C. native competed against two other contestants before earning the honor of being crowned the 84th Miss Tuskegee University. Congratulation!!

04/29/2013

Tuskegee, AL -- The Tuskegee HOF selection committee has completed the selection of the 2013 class. The list of 2013 inductees will be announced after Tuskegee Board of Directors has approved the selection. The HOF committee will notify all nominees with a letter detailing the nomination results for the nominee. The projected date of the induction ceremony is October.

04/29/2013

Tuskegee, AL -- The annual Athletic Award Banquet was held on April 23 in Logan Hall. The theme of this year’s banquet was “A Night of Champions”. Derrick Washington, NFL running back prospect, was among those receiving awards. SGT congratulate all of TU Students Athletes.

03/07/2013

Atlanta, GA -- (SAVE THIS DATE) SGT has began planning to host the 3rd Annual Homecoming Tailgate Extravaganza on November 2, 2013.

SGT look forward to your participation, so reserve November 2, 2013 on your calendar and start planning to attend Homecoming 2013.

03/07/2013

Tuskegee, AL -- (2013 Football Schedule) Tuskegee has released their 2013 Football Schedule with the season opener in Huntsville Alabama against the Alabama AM Bulldogs.

The Golden Tigers will play 10 games in 2013, but missing from the schedule will be the traditional Turkey Day Classic matching Tuskegee and Alabama State, Tuskegee will not be participating in the game this year.

The Golden Tigers will celebrate Homecoming 2013 on Saturday, November 2 when they play Central State University.

Click here to view the 2013 Tuskegee University Football Schedule.

03/05/2013

Atlanta, GA -- (TU Basketball Season Recap) The Golden Tiger men and the Tigerettes had an outstanding 2012-2013 Season. The Golden Tiger men finished with a 13-4 conference record and the Tigerettes posted an impressive 16-0 record in regular season conference games.

Belinda Roby of Tuskegee was named 2013 SIAC Women’s Coach of the Year and Tuskegee’s 6-7 forward Shaquille Cook was named 2013 SIAC Freshman of the Year (men).

Senior guard Calvin Thomas was named to the men's All-SIAC team, and senior center Nnenna Eze was named to the women's all-conference team.

Julius Taylor (3.77 GPA, Chemical Engineering) and Moriah Johnson (3.393, Occupational Therapy) were named to the men's All-Academic team and Jazlyn Fuller (3.506 GPA, Sociology) was named to the women's All-Academic team.

Tuskegee was named the Men All-Academic Team.

View all SIAC Basketball Superlatives by clicking here.

The seasons concluded with the SIAC Tournament Championship in Atlanta on February 25 – March 2, 2013 where Benedict (men) and Clark-Atlanta (women) won the 2013 SIAC Tournament.

02/18/2013

Atlanta, GA -- The Home Depot "RETOOL YOUR SCHOOL" Grant Program STARTS TODAY !

Vote now to help Tuskegee qualify to receive a valuable Campus Improvement Grant. Home Depot sponsors this competition each year to support HBCU's.

Vote here daily through April 15, 2013. Read more...

02/16/2013

Atlanta, GA -- Tuskegee's Christopher Tolbert was named to 2012 Sheridan Broadcasting Network (SBN) Black College All-American Team. Tolbert is a 6-5 290 pounds Junior offensive tackle from Birmingham helped lead Tuskegee to a 10-2 record in 2012.

The award was presented at The SBN All-American Brunch which was held in conjunction with the Black College Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Atlanta on February 16.

02/12/2013

Tuskegee, AL -- The SIAC 80th Annual Basketball Tournament will be played at Frank L. Forbes Arena on the campus of Morehouse College (Atlanta), Monday, February 25 through Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Tuskegee men are the current leader in the SIAC West standing and the Tigerettes lead the SIAC West Women Standing with a 13-0 conference record.

For more information about the 2013 SIAC Basketball Tournament visit the tournament website www.thesiactournament.com.

02/15/2013

Tuskegee, AL -- The Golden Tiger football staff announced that they have signed 15 players. The 2013 recruits include three wide receivers; three running backs; seven lineman and two linebackers. The signee's are:

1) Eghosa Agbonghae, DL North Cobb High (GA) 6-2, 220 pounds
2) Jonathan Carmichael, WR Northview High (AL) 6-3, 180 pounds
3) Jebri Cole, OL Northwest Community College (Miss.) 6-3, 310 pounds
4) Nathaniel Davis, DL Lackawanna Community College (MS) 6-2, 250 pounds
5) Daryl George, DL Chapel Hill High (GA) 6-1, 235 pounds
6) Treyvun Jackson, WR Dothan High (AL) 6-2, 175 pounds
7) Adrian Kirkland, WR Dothan High (AL) 5-9, 175 pounds
8) Anthony Lawson, DL Northeast High (FL) 6-2, 235 pounds
9) Terrance Leatherwood, DL Tuscaloosa County High (AL) 6-2, 235
10) Demarquis Lumpkin, RB Keith High (AL) 5-11, 225 pounds
11) Joshua Mathews, RB Decatur High (AL) 5-10, 218 pounds
12) Jamil McKenzie, OL Louisburg College (NC) 6-2, 290
13) Jose Sanchez, LB Kissimmee Osceola High (FL) 6-1, 190
14) Taishon Walls, LB Liberty County High (GA) 6-2, 250 pounds
15) Timonte King, RB Northeast High School (FL) 5-8, 230 pounds

Coach Slater indicated he graded the class a C-plus thus far, but he is still waiting on a couple of defensive players who have yet to sign commitment letters. Tuskegee lost several key defensive backs that graduated and must be replaced in 2013.

02/08/2013

Washington, DC -- The Pigskin Club awarded Coach Willie Slater the "Charles B. Fisher Award" for being named 2012 SIAC Coach of the Year. Derrick Washington, senior running back, was awarded the Oliver M. Thompson Award by the Pigskin Club for being named the 2012 SIAC Player of the Year.

The Golden Tigers received these awards on February 8 in Washington, DC. Congratulations.

01/15/2013

Tuskegee, AL -- The selection committee is accepting nominations for individuals to be included into the Tuskegee Athletic Hall of Fame during the 2013 ceremony.

Any graduate who participated in varsity sports during their tenure at the University is eligible for nomination. Coaches, trainers, and supporters are also eligible.

Please visit www.tuhof.org for additional requirements and nomination form. The deadline for nomination is January 31, 2013.

01/14/2013

Montgomery, AL -- Tuskegee’s Derrick Washington (running back) and William Buford (defensive back) have been invited to play in the RAYCOM ALL-STAR CLASSIC.

The all-star rosters (Stars and Stripe) include 101 Division I and Division II athletes. Washington and Buford were named to the Stars roster.

Please visit the RAYCOM website (www.collegeallstargame.com) for more details.

      RAYCOM ALL-STAR CLASSIC
      WHEN: 2 p.m. Jan. 19
      WHERE: Crampton Bowl
      TV: CBS Sports Network

       TICKETS: $20 for general admission, $30 for reserved seats, $50 for club level.

12/03/2012

Lithonia, GA -- SGT is saddened to report the death of Mr. Jimmy Crum. Many of you may have met Mr. Crum when his son Kenneth (KC) Crum played quarterback at Tuskegee in the late 1970's and early 1980's.

Mr. Crum resided in Greenville, Alabama and passed away prior to a surgical procedure that was scheduled Saturday at UAB Hospital. Please keep the Crum family in your thoughts and prayers.

Funeral arrangements for Mr. Jimmy Crum (K C's - Father) follow:

      Saturday, December 8th  2012 @ 1:00 p.m.
      Dunbar Recreation Center
      208 School Highland Road
      Greenville, Alabama 36037

       Hudson Funeral Home
       620 Commerce St
       Greenville, AL 36037
       (334)382-3202

12/01/2012

Columbus, GA -- The Golden Tigers concluded the 2012 season with a 28-13 loss to Elizabeth City State in he 14th Pioneer Bowl. Tuskegee had a great opportunity to win the game, but was unable to overcome some costly mistakes.

Tuskegee, 2012 SIAC Champions, finished the season with a overall record of 10-2-0.

11/26/2012

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee National Alumni Association and Tuskegee University National Athletic Association is sponsoring a Brunch and Pep Rally prior to the Pioneer Bowl in Columbus.

Please click here to review details of Pep Rally and Brunch.

11/22/2012

Montgomery, AL -- Tuskegee defeated Alabama State 27-25 in the 89th Turkey Day Classic. The 2012 Golden Tigers team will go down in history as recording the first score and first victory in ASU new $62 million stadium.

The Golden Tigers next face Elizabeth City State in the XIV Pioneer Bowl in Columbus, GA at 1 pm ET this Saturday (12/1). Tuskegee last played in the Pioneer Bowl in 2009 where they defeated Elizabeth City State 21-7.

Tuskegee National Alumni Association and Tuskegee University National Athletic Association is sponsoring a Brunch and Pep Rally prior to the game. Please click here to review details of Pep Rally and Brunch.

11/19/2012

Florence, AL -- Tuskegee's running back Derrick Washington has been named a finalist for the 2012 Harlon Hill Trophy awarded to the Most Outstanding football player in Division II.

Washington is one of eight finalist selected from a field of 24 initial candidates. The winner of the 2012 award will be announced at the 27th annual Harlon Hill Trophy Presentation Banquet on Friday, December 14, 2012 (more info).

11/13/2012

Columbus, GA -- The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) have announced that Tuskegee University and Elizabeth City State University have been selected to participate in the 14th Pioneer Bowl.

Where:  McClung Stadium, Columbus, GA
Date:      December 1, 2012 - 1:00pm (EST)
Tickets: General Admission $18.00
                 Children under 3 (free)

Tickets will be available starting Nov 15th at 12pm on TheSIAC.com and TheCIAA.com.

11/13/2012

Atlanta, GA -- The 2012 SIAC All Conference Team was announced today. The SIAC Player of the year honor goes to Tuskegee's Derrick Washington. Washington averaged 139 yards rushing per game and scored 13 touchdowns for the year. Washington was also named SIAC Offensive Player of the Year.

Also earning SIAC First Team honors from Tuskegee include offensive lineman Devonte Jones and Christopher Tolbert; running back Derrick Washington; linebacker Quavon Taylor; and defensive back William Buford.

Tuskegee's Coach Willie Slater was name 2012 Coach of Year in the SIAC.

The complete listing of the 2012 SIAC All Conference Team is available on TheSIAC.com .

11/10/2012

Atlanta, GA -- Tuskegee won the 2012 SIAC Championship in a 55-24 route of Fort Valley State Univ.  Derrick Washington, Golden Tiger running back, was impressive in the win rushing for 224 yard and scoring 3 touchdowns.

By winning the 2012 SIAC Football Championship, Tuskegee has won 26 conference football championships. (view photo's from 2012 Championship Game)

The Golden Tiger record improve to 9-1 and next play Alabama State University (7-3) in the 89th Turkey Day Classic.  The Thanksgiving game will be televised on ESPNU at 3pm cst.

11/09/2012

Atlanta, GA -- Officer Richard J. Halford life was honored today in Atlanta before he was laid to rest.  During the Homegoing Service many Atlanta City Officials and fellow Police officers praised Richard commitment to being a top quality officer and father. Some photos from the Homegoing Service are available on our website.

Rest In Peace Richard - Golden Boy Forever.

11/05/2012

Atlanta, GA -- Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed held a news conference Monday afternoon where he announced funeral arrangements for Officers Richard Halford and Shawn Smiley as follows:

Officer Richard J. Halford will be laid to rest Friday at 11 a.m. at The Jackson Memorial Baptist Church.

Officer Shawn Smiley will be laid to rest Saturday at 11 a.m. at The First Baptist Church of Atlanta.

11/04/2012

Atlanta, GA -- Two Atlanta police officers died in a helicopter crash last night at approximately 10:30pm. The ADP officers who lost lives were Richard J. Halford of Lithia Springs and Shawn A. Smiley of Lithonia. The offices were looking for a missing Atlanta child when their helicopter crashed.

Richard J. Halford was a former Tuskegee Football Player and attended SGT Homecoming event in 2011, Rest in Peace Golden Boy.

The SGT Family extends our condolences to the families of both ADP officers.

11/03/2012

Fairfield, AL -- Tuskegee's Derrick Washington rushed for 208 yard in the Golden Tigers 27-17 win over Miles College. The Golden Tigers clinched the West and will play Fort Valley in the SIAC Championship game.

Fort Valley defeated Albany St 38-29 today to win the SIAC East spot in Championship game. The Golden Tigers defeated Ft Valley 18-49 on September 29 in Tuskegee.

Tuskegee record improves to 8-1 and will meet Ft Valley (8-2) in the SIAC Championship Game at 8 pm on Saturday at Lakewood Stadium in Atlanta.

10/30/2012

Atlanta, GA -- The Second Annual Sage Hall Tailgate was successful again this years as we continued the goal of Reconnecting Our Football Family. The memories were photographed by Art Jackson,  Class of '81. The photos can be viewed by clicking here.

10/27/2012

Atlanta, GA -- The Golden Tigers won their 7th straight game by defeating Clark Atlanta 14-0. Tuskegee's defense, which is top rated in SIAC, recorded their third consecutive shutout during the win streak.

Tuskegee next play Miles College in Birmingham on Nov 3 at 1pm 4 pm CT. The game will determine who will represent the West in the SIAC Championship game, both Tuskegee and Miles are undefeated in the SIAC.

10/23/2012

Atlanta, GA -- Ken Woodard, SGT Fundraising & Special Projects Captain, has invited Tuskegee's 1987 SIAC Championship team to participate in SGT annual event.

The invitation was extended during homecoming 2012 to the Champs during their recognition of being the first Tuskegee University team to win a SIAC Football Championship under University status.

The Skegee Golden Tigers (SGT) dedicates itself to the pursuit of reconnecting Tuskegee football family through activities that are both fun and meaningful. We are committed to helping current student athletes by providing both financial as well as intellectual support.

10/21/2012

Tuskegee, AL -- Col LeVaughn Jenkins, class '53, was presented with the 2012 Alumni Merit Award during Charter Day/Homecoming Convocation. In addition to Col Jenkins many accomplishment, he also played football at Tuskegee for Hall of Fame Coach Cleve Abbott. Congratulation to one of the Golden Boy's.

10/20/2012

Tuskegee, AL -- The Golden Tigers posted a 0-37 homecoming victory to earn the 640th win in Tuskegee's history. Tuskegee held KSU to 88 yards rushing to avenge last year 0-20 loss.

The Golden Tigers (6-1) play Clark Atlanta University (2-6) next Saturday, October 27, in Atlanta, GA

10/20/2012

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee's Athletic Director, Patric Simon, presented info at TUNA Homecoming Breakfast that emphasized his desire to upgrade athletic facilities. He also stated that he had created a emergency management plan to prepare for major injuries. Finally, he updated the TUNAA breakfast attendees that he had added one EMS worker to assist with medical issues in stands during games.

10/18/2012

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee's 1987 football team will be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of winning the 1987 SIAC Championship. The Golden Boys of 1987 was led by Coach Big Jim Martin with a 9-1 record. A reception will be held in Kellogg Center on 10/20/12 at 6pm to recognize the team's accomplishment.

10/18/2012

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee's new Athletic Director, Patric Simon, will be the speaker for the TUNAA Breakfast meeting during Homecoming. The breakfast is at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Kellogg Center. Tickets $25 each.

110/11/2012

Tuscaloosa, AL -- The Golden Tigers shutout Stillman 16-0 to tune-up for Homecoming 2012. Tuskegee again took advantage of turnovers as William Buford intercepted a Stillman pass and ran it in for a touchdown. The Golden Tigers defense has been a key factor in last two games and will certainly be poised for a homecoming shutout.

The Golden Tigers (5-1) play Kentucky State University (1-4) next Saturday, October 20, during Homecoming weekend in Tuskegee.

10/6/2012

Columbus, GA -- Tuskegee took advantage of five Morehouse turnovers to post a 21-14 win in the 77th Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic.

The Golden Tigers play Stillman College next on CSS Television. The CSS game will be televised this Thursday (10/11/2012) at 6:30 CT. The winner of this game will take over lead in the SIAC West Division, currently both teams have a 3-0 conference record.

9/29/2012

Tuskegee, AL -- The Golden Tigers with an overpowering rushing game defeated Fort Valley 18-49 in Tuskegee's second home game of the season.

Tuskegee record improves to 3-1 and  lead the SIAC West Conference with 2-0 record. The Golden Boys could possibly meet Fort Valley again in the SIAC Championship game, Fort Valley currently lead in the Eastern standing.

The 77th Annual Tuskegee Morehouse Classic will be the next game for Tuskegee. The game will be on October 6 (2:00pm) at A. J. McClung Memorial Stadium, Columbus, GA.

9/18/2012

Tuskegee, AL -- The 2012 Sage Hall Tailgate Extravaganza will be held on the baseball field inside Cleve Abbott Alumni Bowl. The baseball field is located on the hill behind the student/home side of Alumni Bowl. This is the same location that we hosted our event last year in 2011.

Billy (BP) Pearson, SGT Site Management Captain, visited available spaces, but recommended the baseball field again because of the convenient parking area and the large enough space to enjoy the homecoming experience with friends and family. SGT has secured the best available area to meet our goals in 2012.

9/15/2012

Tuskegee, AL -- Golden Tigers cruised to a 17-45 win over Lane College in home opener. Tuskegee scored 42 point in first and held Lane scoreless.

Derrick Washington scored three rushing touchdowns and safety William Buford had 2 interceptions to highlight the victory

Tuskegee's (2-1-0, 1-0-0) next game will be Sat. (9/29) in Alumni Bowl against Fort Valley (2-1-0, 1-0-0) at 1 pm.

9/08/2012

Atlanta, GA -- Golden Tigers win Inner City Classic against Johnson C. Smith 17-35 to improve their record to 1-1. Offensively, the Golden Boy rushing game controlled the game. The defense played well again by not allowing any scoring in the second half.

Tuskegee's next game will be Saturday (9/15) in Alumni Bowl against Lane College at 1 pm.

9/01/2012

Birmingham, AL -- Ken Woodard, SGT Fundraising and Special Project Captain, presented Roscoe Nance (TUNAA Alumni Chair) with $200 donation to support TU Alumni Labor Day Tailgate Fundraiser. Proceeds from fundraiser will support Non-Revenue Sports at Tuskegee University.

The Skegee Golden Tigers (SGT) dedicates itself to the pursuit of reconnecting our football family through activities that are both fun and meaningful. We are committed to helping current student athletes by providing both financial as well as intellectual support.

9/01/2012

Birmingham, AL -- Tuskegee lead at half-time 0-3, but was unable to hold the lead in second half and lose Labor Day Classic 7-6 to Alabama A&M.

The Golden Tigers struggled offensively most of the night, but their inability to score a touchdown with a 1st and goal from A&&&M's 5-yard line highlighted their struggles.

Tuskegee next game will be October 8 against Johnson C Smith at Lakewood Stadium in Atlanta.

8/28/2012

Atlanta, GA -- Tuskegee 2012 Football season kicks-offs on Labor Day Weekend in Birmingham, Alabama. The various Tuskegee Alumni Associations have activities plan around the event, so please plan to support Mother Tuskegee (see agenda) and the 2012 GOLDEN BOYS against Alabama A&M!!.

8/18/2012

Tuskegee, AL  -- Tuskegee has hired a new Sports Information Director, Michael Stewart. Stewart graduated from Langston in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism.

Stewart served as Sports Information Director at his alma mata, Langston University in Oklahoma, and now join Tuskegee's New AD Patrick Simon, who also worked at Langston University.

Stewart replaces Arnold Houston who retired this summer after serving Mother Tuskegee since 1985.

7/18/2012

Atlanta, GA  -- Four Golden Tigers have been selected to preseason SIAC Football team.

The Golden Tigers selected are: Gene Stewart Moody - Punter (1st team);  Mark Hughes - Return Specialist (1st team); Adontavius Turner - Defensive Line (2nd Team); and Aaron Bennett - Defensive Line (2nd Team).

7/07/2012

Tuskegee, AL -- Patric Simon, former AD at Langston University , has been chosen as Tuskegee's new athletic director.  He will replace Alvin Jackson who had been Tuskegee's AD since February 2010

Simon is a 1977 graduate of Johnson C. Smith University in North Carolina. In 1989, he earned a master's degree from Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta.

7/02/2012

Tuskegee, AL -- Arnold Houston, Sports Information Director, will be retiring after many years of service at Tuskegee.  Houston earned his Bachelor and Master degree from Tuskegee. SGT Congratulates Mr. Houston.

6/28/2012

Atlanta, GA -- Registration for the Second Annual Sage Hall Tailgate Extravaganza is now available at www.skegeegoldentigers.com.  The date of the event is October 20, 2012 on Tuskegee's homecoming.

There is a early bird registration special this year, but it will end on August 31, 2012.

The primary purpose of the event is to reconnect Tuskegee Football Family.

6/03/2012

Atlanta, GA -- The SGT Gas Card raffle was held today and the winners are as follows:

  • First Prize $100 gas card - Larry McPherson #122903 - Birmingham, AL
  • Second Prize $50 gas card - Toni James #122896 - Thomasville, GA
  • SGT Board member selling most tickets (208)
    Two complimentary tailgate meals - Charlayne Turner - Covington, GA
Congratulation Winners and thanks to all who purchased tickets to support our event.

5/09/2012

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee and Alabama State has reached an agreement to continue to play the Thanksgiving Tradition. The 2012 Turkey Day Classic game will be the inaugural game in Alabama State University new football stadium, which is located on their campus.

5/02/2012

Denver, CO -- Tuskegee University running back DeMario Pippen recently signed a free-agent agreement with the Denver Broncos. Pippen played at Jackson State before transferring to Tuskegee to play his senior year. Pippen's hometown is Tuscaloosa, AL.

4/29/2012

Sylacauga, AL –- The East Highland High School (EHHS) Alumni Association ceremony, which dedicated a plaque with Coach Scissum likeness, was well organized said Billy Pearson who attended the event

The event was also attended by Coach Scissum family , including his daughter's Karen and Deborah. Also in attendance and representing the Golden Boys were Jay Grimmett and Jeff Cameron.

4/26/2012

Tuskegee, AL -- Coach Willie Slater has signed 22 high school and transfers players to booster the Golden Tiger Football program. The incoming Tuskegee players include two linebackers transferring from University of Florida and University of South Florida.

4/09/2012

Sylacauga, AL –- Coach Haywood Scissum, Tuskegee's HOF Football Coach,  will be honored on Sunday April 29, 2012 at 3:00PM by The East Highland High School (EHHS) Alumni Association. The event will be held at the Nicholas-Lawson Middle School in Sylacauga, AL.

EHHS Alumni dedication of Scissum Memorial Football Field and Trophy Case honors Coach Scissum who coached EHHS to two Alabama State Football Championships while compiling an overall record of 135-29-11 in 18 years. EHHS was permanently closed in 1970 during school desegregation in Sylacauga.

3/25/2012

Tuskegee, AL -- The 2012 Tuskegee Football Schedule was announced today by the Athletics Department.

The Golden Tigers will open the season in Birmingham on September 1 against Alabama A&M.  Homecoming 2012 will be celebrated on October 20, 2012.

2/18/2012

Atlanta, GA -- Cleveland Leigh "Cleve" Abbott, Tuskegee Coaching Legend, was honored by The Black College Football Hall of Fame in a Ceremony held in the Atlanta Marriot Marquis. Coach Abbott was one of eleven Inductees into the BCFHOF Class of 2012. Tuskegee's Ken Woodard was in attendance at the Induction Ceremony representing Skegee Golden Tigers (SGT).  Woodard said that he was  honored to be present at the historical event that recognizes HBCU Football.

The Black College Hall of Fame mission is to preserve the legacy of HBCU Football.

11/25/2011

Columbus, GA -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) have announced that Johnson C. Smith University and Miles College have been selected to participate in the 13th Pioneer Bowl.

The game will take place on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at A.J. McClung Stadium in Columbus, GA at 1:00pm (EST).

11/24/2011

Montgomery, AL -- Golden Tigers finish season with overall 4-6 record after 21-30 loss to Alabama State University. 

Tuskegee finished the 2011 season ranked third in the SIAC West with a 4-3 record.  The conference wins were over Miles, Fort Valley, Lane and Clark-Atlanta.

11/11/2011

Tuskegee, AL -- Skegee Golden Tigers successfully hosted the 1st Annual Sage Hall Tailgate Extravaganza during Homecoming 2011. There were more than fifty former Golden Tiger Football Players in attendance with their families and friends.

The annual event was created to reconnect Golden Tiger Football Family. 

The event is supported by donations from former players and friends, a portion of the donations are used to support Mother Tuskegee.  

11/05/2011

Tuskegee, AL -- Golden Tigers record improves to 4-5 after 24-25 win over Miles College on Tuskegee's 86th Homecoming.

Tuskegee next play Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama on Thanksgiving day, November 24, 2011 at 3:00pm.

10/29/2011

Tuskegee, AL -- Tuskegee defeats Clark Atlanta 24-3, Golden Tigers improve their record to 3-5.

Tuskegee will host Miles College on Nov 5 as we celebrated out 86th Annual Homecoming.  Miles currently lead the SIAC West with a 5-1 record and look to advance to the inaugural SIAC Championship game.

10/22/2011

Tuskegee, AL -- Sage Hall Tailgate Extravaganza to be held on the Tuskegee Baseball field on the home side of stadium. Check-In will start at 11:15 am and the Pre-game meal begins promptly at 11:30 am.

This year 's extravaganza recognizes Tuskegee's 1979 Football team, which is commonly know as the '79 Homecoming Spoilers.  The '79 Golden Boys defeated the defending National Champion Florida A&M 14-13 and also defeated Bethune-Cookman 19-14 to spoil both schools homecomings. The '79 team also defeated a tough Albany State team 13-7. The '79 team was led by Tuskegee Hall of Fame Coach Haywood Scissum.

10/22/2011

Frankfort, KY -- Golden Tigers suffer another loss 0-20 to Kentucky State University.

Tuskegee 2-5 will play at home next week against Clark Atlanta which has a 2-6 record. Both teams have wins against Fort Valley and Lane.

10/15/2011

Jackson, TN -- Golden Tigers gets 41-17 victory against Lane College.  Tuskegee improves record to 2-4 as they play role of homecoming spoiler.

Next week (10/22/11) Tuskegee travel to play Kentucky State University in Frankfort, Kentucky at 1:00 pm.

10/8/2011

Columbus, GA -- Morehouse College posted a  17-14 win over Tuskegee in 76th meeting in Columbus Classic.  The Golden Tigers record drops to 1-4 as they suffer another disappointing loss.

Tuskegee next game is against Lane College in Jackson, TN as they look to spoil homecoming weekend in Jackson.  Lane defeated Albany State 26-24 last week to even their record at 3-3.

10/1/2011

Fort Valley, GA -- Tuskegee gets first win of the season after 18-15 win over Fort Valley.  The Golden Tigers improved their SIAC West conference record to 1-1.  Stillman College currently leads the SIAC West with a 3-0 conference record after a 28-17 win today over Lane College.

Next week the Golden Tigers play in the 76th Annual Morehouse-Tuskegee Classic in Columbus, GA at 2 pm CST.

9/24/2011

Tuskegee, AL -- Golden Tigers 0-3 after 13-9 loss to Stillman College.

Tuskegee travels to Fort Valley State University on October 1, 2011 for a 6 pm kickoff.

9/17/2011

Huntsville, AL -- Tuskegee record drops to 0-2 after 21-6 loss to Alabama A&M.  The Golden Tigers continue to struggle offensively.

The Golden Tiger's look to get back on track in their home opener against Stillman College at 1pm, Saturday September 24, 2011.

9/13/2011

Irving, TX -- Frank Walker, Golden Boy,  signs with Cowboys to help bolster a corps of depleted cornerbacks.

9/11/2011

Tuskegee, AL -- Golden Tigers loose home opener to Langston Univ. 33 - 19. Tuskegee suffered its first season-opening loss since 2003. The Golden Tigers hadn't lost a home opener since 1998.

Tuskegee travels to Huntsville, Alabama this weekend to play Alabama A&M in a 6:00 pm match up.

9/23/2011

Tuskegee, AL -- Five Golden Boy's to be inducted into to Tuskegee University Hall of Fame on September 23, 2011 at Kellogg Conference Center. The Golden Tiger Football players being inducted are Ulysses Bernard (defensive end/offensive guard); Wallace Brown (wide receiver); Clarence W. Burley Jr. (center);Rev. Johnny. H. Flakes III (return specialist); Charles Tolliver (defensive back).

Nathaniel R. Vivians is also being inducted as a standout golf and tennis player at Tuskegee.


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