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Punchykky
October 14th, 2007, 11:15 AM
After being hammered by Hampton the past four years, Norfolk State didn't just win Saturday's Battle of the Bay.

The Spartans won it three times. The score that will go into the books is 20-19, and on a sparkling fall afternoon at Price Stadium, that meant Christmas came early for the overwhelming majority of the 27,756 fans who filled the stands with green, gold and plenty of noise.

It was the largest crowd to watch a game at Price since the inaugural game was played there in 1997.

"We BEAT Hampton!" screamed the public address announcer as the NSU band rumbled into another rendition of "We Are The Champions" one hour after the final seconds ticked off the clock.

The victory keeps Norfolk State (5-1, 4-0) atop the MEAC, tied with Delaware State. It is only the second NSU victory against Hampton (4-2, 3-2) since 1997 and its first ever against a ranked opponent. The three-time defending conference champs, ranked 18th in The Sports Network's poll, had beaten NSU by an average of 52-9 the past four years.

http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=134595&ran=189714


I wonder if NSU will crack the top 25? xrolleyesx Probably not; but that's cool. We are 5-1 overall, with a 4-0 record in the MEAC. My SPARTANS are finally starting to comPETE with the rest of the MEAC for a change!xthumbsupx

Monarch Nation
October 14th, 2007, 11:47 AM
I posted this onthe MEAC scores thread, but it deserves repeating. Congratulations to Norfolk State! That is a huge win. Must have been a hell of a game.

Monarch History
October 14th, 2007, 11:55 AM
Great victory for the Spartans. As a Hampton Roads native I hope that the resurrection of a once proud program at NSU continues.xthumbsupx

mistersykes
October 14th, 2007, 12:10 PM
Definitely a great win for Norfolk St. I think you're still flying under the radar for a lot of folks, so I won't be surprised if you continue to surprise. ;)

appfan2008
October 14th, 2007, 12:11 PM
nice win for nsu really thought hampton would run all over them again but i guess they didnt... good job norfolk

Punchykky
October 14th, 2007, 07:22 PM
I just hope we continue to comPETE. I should have taken a pic of the stadium; we had over 27k in attendance. And it was a beautiful day to top it all off!

DelState05
October 14th, 2007, 07:23 PM
Good job NSU i guess its up to us for the MEAC crown good luck! Go Del STATE!!!!!!

blur2005
October 14th, 2007, 11:14 PM
Yeah, from what I read this must have been one hell of a game! Extra point blocked on the touchdown to seemingly tie the game with no time remaining. That's crazy.

BTW, Norfolk State just entered my top 25 at #25.

Big Dawg
October 15th, 2007, 02:30 AM
Norfolk State can't afford any slip ups for the rest of the season...they avoid that trap game on Thursday thoughxsmiley_wix

HIU 93
October 15th, 2007, 05:46 AM
Continue to handle your business. Since we aren't going to be there, I would love to see y'all in the playoffs.

andy7171
October 15th, 2007, 06:47 AM
HUGE win for the Spartans! Congrats!

FWIW, NSU moved from #25 to #22 in my poll with this win.

Bro. Askia Musa Afiba
October 15th, 2007, 08:25 AM
"Behold The Green & Gold" !!!!!!

Congrats Norfolk State !!!!!

You Guys are for real, this year.

Good Luck for the rest of your season.

Take care!

lizrdgizrd
October 15th, 2007, 09:19 AM
WTG NSU! You guys should see the top 25 this week for sure. xnodx