COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The William & Mary football team received its highest preseason ranking this summer when the the CBS Sports FCS Preseason Top 25 placed the Tribe at No. 3 on Friday.
W&M has also been ranked No. 4 by Stats Perform and Athlon Sports and No. 7 by HERO Sports.
The Tribe return most of their starters from last year’s 11-2 team which earned a share of the CAA title and advanced to the FCS quarterfinals. The returnees include 10 preseason all-conference standouts and five preseason All-America selections.
W&M will open its season Aug. 31 at Campbell.
NSU to host Heels & Helmets on Aug. 31
Norfolk State will host its “Heels & Helmets” program for women on Aug. 31 from 6-8 p.m. at Dick Price Stadium.
The program includes a “Football 101” segment which provides unique insight into the game, chalk talks, football drills, snacks, raffles and more.
Participants are encouraged to wear athletic clothing and shoes to participate in drills. Those not participating in drills are encouraged to wear their best dress heels for an opportunity to win prizes.
NSU graduate Quinesha Leonard, a former Spartan women’s basketball player who plays in the Women’s National Football Conference, will assist NSU head coach Dawson Odums and his coaching staff in running the event.
Briefly
- The Baltimore Orioles recalled left-hander Nick Vespi from the Norfolk Tides and optioned outfielder Ryan McKenna and right-hander Joey Krehbiel to Norfolk on Friday. The Orioles also reinstated outfielder Cedric Mullins from the 10-day injured list.
- Former William & Mary star Anders Nelson recently signed a professional contract with Starwings Basket Regio Basel in the Swiss Basketball League.
- Old Dominion rowing head coach Brian Conley has announced the hiring of Ashley Ball as an assistant coach and the promotion of Zoe Adamson to first assistant coach.
