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Michael Sauls

Michael Sauls reports on Norfolk State, Hampton University and high school sports for The Pilot and Daily Press. He's a native of Columbia, S.C. and a 2022 graduate of the University of South Carolina where he was an award-winning student journalist.

Odums is confident in Phillips and the experience he brings to the Spartans' offense. Several NSU players have also praised his offense for its simplicity.

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Jason Phillips is NSU’s fourth offensive coordinator in 4 years, but head coach Dawson Odums thinks he got ‘a really good one’

August 14, 2024 at 5:05 p.m.

Odums is confident in Phillips and the experience he brings to the Spartans' offense. Several NSU players have also praised his offense for its simplicity.

Biles-Walker is a half-brother of the gymnastics legend. They share the same mother, Shannon Biles.

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Norfolk State wide receiver is sibling of gymnastics star Simone Biles, says her success is inspiring

August 11, 2024 at 2:31 p.m.

Biles-Walker is a half-brother of the gymnastics legend. They share the same mother, Shannon Biles.

Head coach Dawson Odums and the Spartans are returning six of their top 10 receivers from a year ago.

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Norfolk State WRs will be ‘by committee’ this season; Saturday will provide clarity in QB battle

August 8, 2024 at 4:50 p.m.

Head coach Dawson Odums and the Spartans are returning six of their top 10 receivers from a year ago.

Hampton lost five offensive linemen who logged a start last year, but interim head coach Trent Boykin and offensive line coach Darryl Bullock are excited about the Pirates' new-look group in 2024.

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Excitement is ‘high’ for Hampton University’s new-look offensive line

August 7, 2024 at 5:12 p.m.

Hampton lost five offensive linemen who logged a start last year, but interim head coach Trent Boykin and offensive line coach Darryl Bullock are excited about the Pirates' new-look group...

FCS teams were not included in EA Sports College Football 25, the first college football video game in more than a decade, but that hasn't stopped athletes on the Hampton, Norfolk State and William & Mary football teams from having fun playing the game.

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They’re not in the game, but NSU, HU and W&M players are enjoying EA Sports College Football

August 3, 2024 at 3:51 p.m.

FCS teams were not included in EA Sports College Football 25, the first college football video game in more than a decade, but that hasn't stopped athletes on the Hampton,...

Interim head coach Trent Boykin and the Hampton football team opened their fall camp Thursday with the Pirates' first practice.

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Hampton University opens fall football practice with competition at every position

August 1, 2024 at 5:49 p.m.

Interim head coach Trent Boykin and the Hampton football team opened their fall camp Thursday with the Pirates' first practice.

“We’ve had some good days,” Spartans coach Dawson Odums said. “Guys are retaining information. This is the hardest week."

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Norfolk State brings deep linebacker room into 2024 season with veterans and transfers

July 30, 2024 at 3:37 p.m.

“We’ve had some good days,” Spartans coach Dawson Odums said. “Guys are retaining information. This is the hardest week."

Old Dominion women's basketball coach DeLisha Milton-Jones has won six gold medals and earned five international tournament titles during her time with USA Basketball.

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In illustrious playing career, this ODU coach holds her Olympic gold medals above all else

July 27, 2024 at 1:31 p.m.

Old Dominion women's basketball coach DeLisha Milton-Jones has won six gold medals and earned five international tournament titles during her time with USA Basketball.

Hampton was picked to finish No. 12 in the CAA at the conference's media day. Interim head coach Trent Boykin said the Pirates are stressing the need to reach their "full potential in everything that we do" in 2024.

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At CAA media day, Boykin says Hampton football team looking to reach ‘full potential’ this season

July 25, 2024 at 5:25 p.m.

Hampton was picked to finish No. 12 in the CAA at the conference's media day. Interim head coach Trent Boykin said the Pirates are stressing the need to reach their...

Head coach Dawson Odums and the Spartans kicked off their 2024 fall camp on Wednesday. Norfolk State's first game is August 24th against Florida A&M in Atlanta.

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Evaluating Norfolk State’s first day of football practice: QB update, new arrivals, returning experience

July 24, 2024 at 5:13 p.m.

Head coach Dawson Odums and the Spartans kicked off their 2024 fall camp on Wednesday. Norfolk State's first game is August 24th against Florida A&M in Atlanta.

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