[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1982]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING THE GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 28, 2009

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Grambling State University (GSU) Tiger Football Team for becoming the 
State Farm Bayou Classic Champions, the Southwestern Athletic 
Conference (SWAC) Champions and the Sheridan National Black College 
Champions for 2008.
  By defeating Southern University 29-14 in the 35th Annual State Farm 
Bayou Classic on November 29, GSU won the SWAC West Division and earned 
the opportunity to meet Jackson State University (JSU) in the SWAC 
Championship Game. This battle provided the Tigers a rematch against 
the victors of last year's game.
  On December 13, GSU secured their 10th consecutive win of the 2008 
football season, making the Tigers the new champs of this competitive 
conference. This win marked the Tigers 22nd time to capture the SWAC 
Football Championship. In addition, GSU head coach Ron Broadway was 
named the SWAC Coach of the Year.
  Shortly following this victory, the Tigers were crowned the Sheridan 
National Black College Champions--marking their 14th time to win this 
national title in the school's history. This outstanding recognition is 
the second earned by Broadway in three years.
  The Tigers finished the season with an impressive 11-2 record--
matching the record of the 2005 GSU Football Team, which also earned 
these titles.
  I would like to recognize the accomplishments of the players, 
coaches, students and staff that were instrumental in these triumphs.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
2008 GSU Tiger Football Team for all of their successes achieved during 
this season.

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