Albany State Golden Rams football
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| Athletic director | Richard H. Williams |
| Head coach | Dan Land 1st year, 2–3 (.400) |
| Stadium | Albany State University Coliseum |
| Year built | 2004 |
| Seating capacity | 10,000 |
| Location | Albany, Georgia |
| Conference | SIAC |
| Division | East |
| Playoff appearances | 13[1] 1993–1997, 2004–2011 |
| Conference titles | 15[2] 1984–1986, 1988, 1993–1997, 2003–2006, 2010, 2013 |
| Colors | Blue and Old gold |
| Website | ASUGoldenRams.com |
The Albany State Golden Rams football team represents Albany State University (ASU) in the sport of American football. The Golden Rams compete in the Division II of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and in the East Division of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). They play their home games at Albany State University Coliseum on the university's Albany, Georgia campus, and are currently led by interim head coach Dan Land.
Their rival is Fort Valley State University. The two meet every year in the Fountain City Classic in Columbus, Georgia.[3]
In 2003, the Golden Rams played Fayetteville State in the Pioneer Bowl. Albany State won 52-30.[4]
The Albany State Golden Rams were named the 2010 SBN Black College National Champions.[5]
Former Golden Rams players that have played in the NFL include former Golden Rams Head Coach Mike White, current interim Head Coach Dan Land, Steve Carter, Kenneth Gant, Arthur Green, Jeff Hunter, Keyon Nash and Chris Sheffield.[6]
References
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- ↑ http://www.fountaincityclassic.com/
- ↑ http://www.pioneerbowl.com/history.htm
- ↑ Black college football national championship
- ↑ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/albanystate%28ga%29/
