Three Aggies made news in athletics. Defensive back Tony McRae, wide receiver Quentin Todd and running back Tarik Cohen. These Aggies made an impact in the 47-13 victory against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs.

Tony McRae, a junior from Larinburg, N.C. recorded his second career kickoff return with a 95-yard run  in the MEAC/SWAC challenge against Alabama A&M. His first career kickoff occurred during the Aggies home opener last season against Appalachian State.

Quentin Todd, a senior journalism and mass communication redshirt student from Raleigh, N.C. was the winner of the Walter Payton Achievement Award. The award is an honor given annually to a player from each of the two universities participating in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge. 

Todd, who was behind in the beginning of the race, won the award with 51 percent of the votes. 

“I didn’t really expect to get it,”said Todd. “At first I was in last place, but luckily more people voted for me,” Todd said. “It is such an honor to be with an amazing team.”

Tarik Cohen, a sophomore sports medicine student from Bunn, N.C. is the reigning MEAC rookie of the year. 

He also was awarded the MVP for the MEAC/SWAC Challenge. 

“Being only a sophomore, I was surprised that I got the MVP award,” Cohen said. 

Cohen rushed for 166 yards and 2 touchdowns on 11 carries. “I just used my speed while the line made a hole and I just went for it,”said Cohen.

Although it is a very talented team, they could not be as elite with out head coach Rod Broadway. 

“He works us very hard,” Cohen said. “Even though he makes us work, it makes it worth it in the long run.”

“You can’t expect anything but wins, what is losing?” Todd said. 

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