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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Connell Maynor off to Hampton university smh. Ain't mad atcha tho. Thank You!

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.
Winston-Salem State head football coach Connell Maynor is leaving the school after four seasons. Hampton University in Virginia announced just before 1 p.m. Tuesday they've hired Maynor as their 20th head football coach. Hampton plays football in the MEAC, a Division I FCS conference. In a news conference Tuesday afternoon, Maynor said leaving WSSU was one of the toughest decisions he's ever made. WSSU officials said there would be a nationwide search for Maynor's replacement. Maynor was hired in December 2009 and replaced Kermit Blount, who held the position for 17 years. Maynor had a 45-6 record and took the Rams to three straight NCAA tournament appearances, including the 2012 national championship game. Under Maynor, WSSU has won two straight CIAA championships and was set to appear again this year until the game was canceled due to a fight during the championship banquet. As a player, Maynor led WSSU to a CIAA title in 1987 and led North Carolina A&T to a MEAC title in 1991.

Friday, November 15, 2013

WSSU News QB injured in fight; CIAA title game canceled smdh

WSSU QB injured in fight; CIAA title game canceled:
WSSU QB injured when he was attacked in the bathroom smdh

Via wxii12 news
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -
Saturday's CIAA championship game between Winston-Salem State and Virginia State has been canceled after WSSU's quarterback was attacked during a luncheon, according to WXII's Kenny Beck.
Starting quarterback Rudy Johnson was injured Friday during an altercation at a CIAA event just a day before the conference championship game.
The fight took place in a bathroom as the annual CIAA championship luncheon was taking place at the Anderson Center on WSSU's campus, WSSU officials said.
Johnson was hit in the face and had visible swelling in his right eye, WSSU officials said. He was treated at a hospital and released.
Sources told Beck that two Virginia State players have been arrested.
WSSU police are investigating the incident. Players and coaches from both WSSU and VSU attended the event, along with players from other CIAA colleges receiving awards.
Below is the full statement from the CIAA:
"We understand that some Virginia State University and Winston-Salem State University student-athletes were involved in an incident during the time of today's luncheon event. The police are currently investigating the incident and are speaking with the individuals involved. Leadership from the CIAA and the participating institutions are fully cooperating."