User:Absolon/Joe Turner Classic
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| Joe Turner Classic | |
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| Joe Turner Classic | |
| Stadium | Ted Wright Stadium |
| Location | Savannah, Georgia |
| Previous Stadiums | Memorial Stadium |
| Operated | 1994 - 2007 |
| 2007 Matchup | |
| Savannah State vs. Johnson C. Smith (24-10) | |
| 2008 Matchup | |
The Joe Turner Classic is an annual American football game played in Savannah, Georgia at Ted Wright Stadium on the campus of Savannah State University.
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[edit] History
The first Joe Turner Classic was held in 1993 at Ted Wright Stadium in Savannah, Georgia. The game is dedicated to Joe Turner a graduate of Savannah State University, and a legendary high school head football coach in the state of Georgia. Turner coached at Woodville (now Tompkins High) in the state of Georgia from 1960-80. He was named "Coach of the Year" seven times in a career that featured a won-loss record of 204-101-4 in the high school ranks. Savannah State coach - 1947 - 1949 (record: 9-13-1) & 1948 Southeastern Athletic Conference Champions (5-3-0) SIAC Hall of Fame Induction - 1994
[edit] Joe Turner Merit Award
[edit] Game Participants
The Tigers of Savannah State University are annual participants in the game.
[edit] Game results
| Date | Winner | Opponent | Score | Notes | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Savannah State University | ||||
| 1995 | Savannah State University | ||||
| 1996 | Savannah State University | ||||
| 1997 | Savannah State University | ||||
| 1998 | Savannah State University | ||||
| September 25, 1999 | Savannah State University | Virginia State University | 31-21 | ||
| 2000 | Savannah State University | ||||
| October 6, 2001 | Norfolk State University | Savannah State University | 27-18 | [1] | |
| September 21, 2002 | South Carolina State University | Savannah State University | 50-12 | [1] | |
| September 13, 2003 | Norfolk State University | Savannah State University | 7-3 | [1] | |
| September 18, 2004 | South Carolina State University | Savannah State University | 55-20 | [1] | |
| September 24, 2005 | Howard University | Savannah State University | 39-21 | [2] | |
| September 23, 2006 | Liberty University | Savannah State University | 28-0 | [2] | |
| September 8, 2007 | Savannah State University | Johnson C. Smith University | 24-10 | game was played at Memorial Stadium because of renovations to Ted Wright Stadium | [3] |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] External links
Category:College football rivalries Category:Savannah State Tigers football

