It’s that time of the year yet again, the 86th once-a-year Turkey Day Football Classic occurs at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama on November 24th. The Tuskegee Golden Tigers battle against the Alabama State Hornets in a lively rivalry that goes back ages. Tuskegee comes into this match with a 4-5 record and a 4-3 record overall in the SWAC East conference. Alabama State comes into competition with a 7-3 record and also a 7-2 record in the SWAC East conference. The Alabama State Hornets are under the guidance of fifth-year coach Reggie Barlow with an overall record of 26-29 under his watch. With a sterling record of 55-12, Willie Slater, who’s in his sixth season as Tuskegee head coach, will be taking the Golden Tigers to the field.

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Tuskegee has had an inconsistent year this season scoring on average 17.6 points per game while giving up an average of 18.2 points per game. Given the last few seasons of brilliance winning three consecutive SIAC championships from 2007 to 2009, Tuskegee’s down year is a tad of a surprise. Leading the Tuskegee attack behind center is freshman Qb Justin Nared (352 passing yards – 36.9 completion pct – 1 td/ 5 int – 59.1 rating). The running attack is in great hands with senior RB DeMario Pippen (105 carries – 537 yards – 4.8 yards per carry – 3 touchdown). He’s also great on the receiving end (12 catches – 113 yards – 9.4 yards per catch) also. Nared’s principal target downfield is senior WR Wayne Williams (17 catches – 231 yards – 13.6 yards per catch – 1 touchdown).

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Alabama State’s outstanding season so far has been buoyed by the great ratio of 26.4 points of offense per game against giving up 17.1 points per game to their foes. The Hornets’ passing and running game are both in great hands with double duty Qb Greg Jenkins (1,308 passing yards – 57.7 completion pct – 10 td/5 int – 128 rating) (114 carries – 440 rushing yards – 6 rushing td’s). Not knowing whether Jenkins will pass or run, rival safeties and DB’s should think carefully on each play. As soon as Jenkins does pass, senior WR Nick Andrews (72 catches – 1,043 yards – 14.5 yards per catch – 9 touchdown) is usually a risk to score.