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Thursday, May 02, 2013  The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have announced a 20-year agreement to operate a SEC network that is scheduled to debut in August 2014.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Updated with video; Albany State football players Justin Blash, Nathan Hoyte and Ronnie Tubbs have been invited to participate in NFL teams camps as free agents.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs says the school is reviewing allegations of rules violations in the football program during its 2010 national championship season but doesn't believe they're credible.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany State Blue and Gold Game holds all the expectations of a football spring game.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Updated with video; A quarterback problem is brewing for the Albany State football team.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  Newton piled up a career-high 116 yards on the ground as the Panthers racked up 475 total yards to avenge an early-season loss with a dominating performance against the NFC South champion Falcons.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  Albany State lost a vital piece of its athletic program this weekend. The school has confirmed that sports information director Edythe Bradley died Saturday at the age of 46.

Sunday, November 04, 2012  Updated with video; The word “grind” couldn’t have described the 2012 Albany State football season any better. After three early losses, the Golden Rams fought and clawed for 5 straight wins. In the end, it just wasn’t meant to be.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  For the Albany State football team, it's do or die, win or go home.

Saturday, October 20, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany State football team completed the homecoming party in style.

Saturday, October 13, 2012  The Golden Rams have admitted it was a struggle early this season, but this team has found its identity.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany State Golden Rams have done the hard part climbing back to .500.

Sunday, October 07, 2012  Updated with video; After a 1-3 start to the season, the Golden Rams have climbed back to .500 with a win Saturday in Macon.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Updated with video; For the Albany State football team, there's no more finger pointing. A change in the win column has changed the attitude of the Golden Rams.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  Updated with video; It was the conference opener for the Golden Rams against the SIAC-favorite, Miles College Golden Bears, and a perfect opportunity for ASU to make a statement. In the end, it was the Golden Bears making all the noise.