MEDIA ADVISORY

Awesome Grid-Iron Match Up For Prince George’s Classic

MEAC PRE-SEASON POLL RANKS MSU #4 AND NC A&T #5

Three Day Celebration of Sports, Culture & Community to
Honor Historically Black Colleges & Universities

Flip a coin in the air. This evenly matched competition between Morgan State University and North Carolina A&T will keep the fans guessing at the Second Annual Prince George’s Classic on Saturday, October 8, 2005. This summer, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference ranked the Morgan State Bears # 4 in both the head coach and media polls. North Carolina A&T Aggies were predicted #5 and #7 by coaches and media, respectively. Despite, Morgan picked as favorites, the Aggies are not worried. The last two times the Aggies won the MEAC crown – 1999 and 2003 – they were picked sixth in the preseason.
“After a tough selection process, we chose two outstanding teams and built a fantastic schedule of cultural and community events, including the second Battle of the Bands, the Black College Expo, the Welcome Reception and concerts,” said Mike Little, President of the Prince George’s Classic. “The game between Morgan State and North Carolina A&T will be an exciting climax to a fun-filled three day celebration for the entire family.”

Morgan State University Bears, led by head coach Donald Hill-Eley, had five players selected to the all-conference first team. Senior wide receiver Kelvin Dickens (Bowie, Md) leads another explosive Bear offense. Joining Dickens on the first-team is junior guard Curtis Bradley (Orangeburg, S.C.) and senior tight-end Chris Cash (Glendale, Md.) Senior running back Jason Jackson (Oxon Hill, Md.) was the sole second team member for Morgan State. Senior strong safety Larry “Choo Choo” Davis (Fork Union, Va.) returns as a leader in the Bears secondary and was also selected to the Preseason All-MEAC First-Team. They finished last year with 5-6 season.

The North Carolina A&T Aggies, led by head coach George Small are coming off of an injury-plagued 3-8 season. However, N.C. A&T is healthy, and returns eight starters on defense and seven starters on offense. Two Aggies are expected to be the best at their respective positions. Senior Rickie Lewis, a 2004 first-team All-MEAC defensive end, was selected preseason first-team All-MEAC along with senior middle linebacker Chamar Milton. Senior left guard Chris Gates was selected to the second team.
Local and state officials, community members, college alumni and visitors from the entire east coast will join the Prince George’s Black Chamber of Commerce (PGBCC), for The Second Annual Prince George’s Classic, see attached schedule of the entertainment line up.

The Second Annual Prince George’s Classic is sponsored by State of Maryland, Prince George’s County, FedEx, Comcast, Southwest Airlines, Columbia Bank, Radio One, Afro American Newspapers, Informer, WEAA 88.9, B&W Solutions and Black Sports Magazine.

Tickets are now on sale at www.ticketmaster.com , all Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone, 202-397-SEAT, 703-397-SEAT, and 410-547-SEAT.

For additional information, contact Visionary Marketing Group, Inc. at 410.235.4427 or www.princegeorgesclassic.com.

2005 Prince George's Classic Schedule of Events

Tuesday September 27, 2005

Radio One, Inc. Golf Classic
Tantallon Country Club
Fort Washington, MD 20744
Time: 1:00 PM
Thursday October 6, 2005

Welcome Reception
Hosted by Prince George's Black Chamber of Commerce
This is the official launch of the Prince George's Classic Weekend!
Greenbelt Marriott
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Time: 6:30PM-11PM

Friday October 7, 2005

Prince George's Classic Battle of the Bands
Cole Field House at University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Time: 7PM-10PM

The Prince George’s Classic Comedy Show
featuring Rickey Smiley
Jokes On Us Comedy Club
Laurel, MD 20707
Time: 8 PM and 10:30 PM

Saturday October 8, 2005

Black College Expo
Prince George's County Sports & Learning Center
Landover, MD 20785
Time: 9AM-6PM
www.blackcollegeexpo.com.

The Prince George’s Classic Fashion Show
Greenbelt Marriott
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Time: 11 AM to 2:30 PM

Tailgate Parties
Stadium Parking Lots
Time: 12noon
Pre-Game Concert in FedEx Field
featuring DJ Kid Capri and Special Guest
Time: 1:00 PM

Celebrity Guests

2nd Annual Prince George's Classic
Morgan State University
vs.
North Carolina A&T State University
FedExField
Landover, MD
Time: 4PM

Official Prince George's Classic Afterparty
Greenbelt Marriott
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Time: 9PM - 2AM
Sunday October 9, 2005

Church Service
Ebenezer AME
7707 Allentown Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
Time: 7:45 AM & 11:15 AM

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