Historic rivalry moves to historic stadium CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT In order to accommodate an anticipated crowd that exceeds the capacity of its own stadium. North Carolina Central University will move its home football game against long-time rival North Carolina A&T State University to Memorial Stadium in Charlotte. The 80th gridiron contest between the Eagles and Aggies will kickoff at 5 p.m. on Oct. 4. "We are excited about part nering with the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation < Department to bring this his toric rivalry to Charlotte," said NCCU Director of Athletics Ingrid Wicker- McCree. 'Memorial Stadium provides a terrific atmosphere for college football, and I am sure the fans will enjoy the many accommo dations the Queen City has to offer." A crowd of 19,320 wit nessed the last meeting in 2007, played inside Aggie Stadium in Greensboro. Since 1994, the average attendance at an NCCU versus NC A&T football game is 35,478, including a high of 48,001 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh in 1997. File photo NCCU's Stafford Brown and rest of the Eagles will battle A&T in Charlotte this upcoming season. NCCU's O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium seats 10,000 specta tors, while the move to Memorial Stadium in Charlotte will allow up to 24,000 fans to enjoy the historic match-up by more than doubling the seating capacity of the Durham venue. ' Memorial Stadium allows us to accommodate the tremen dous fan support for this event, while keeping ticket prices affordable and providing an enjoyable experience for our student-athletes and fans.' Wicker-McCree said. As the Eagle/ Aggie rivalry itself. Memorial Stadium is also historic. Constructed in 1936, Memorial Stadium has played host to a speech by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936, the Shrine Bowl from 1937 to 2000, and, more recently, the filming of the movie "Leatherheads," starring George Clooney, in April 2007. "We are delighted that NCCU has chosen Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte to play this football game at the historic Memorial Stadium," said James Garges, Director of the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department. "We are excited to host this game based on the fact that the rivalry started with an inaugural game in 1924. We stand ready to make this game a memorable event." Green selected Track Athlete of the Year CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT Johnson C. Smith's freshman sensation Leford Green has been selected as the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCC CA) Southeast Region Track Athlete of the Year. Green holds the nation's best time in the 400 meters at 45.56. Green, a freshman from St. Catherine, Jamaica, won the NCAA indoor title in the 400 meters this past winter. He ran on Jamaica's fourth-place 4 x 400 relay team at the 2007 World Championships and also clocked 50.51 in the 400 hurdles this spring. The Southeast Region was dominated by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) as all awardees were members of the conference. Ledford took track honors. Field honors went to Joe Kindred, of Saint Augustine's College. Head coach honors went to St. Augustine's George Williams. Bowie State's Larry Colbert received assistant coach honors. JCSU photo JCSV freshman Leford Johnson has impressed and excelled in his first year from Jamaica. He's presently the 400 meter champion. Warren Dental Center " Thank You For 20 Years of Community Service " William R. Warren DBS. 2606 New Walkertown Rd. Winston Salem, N.C. 27101 Mon-Thurs. 9-4 pm Fri 9- lpm 724-5055 ? General Dentistry ? Preventive Care ? Crowns/bridges ? Dentures ? Teeth Whitening ? Cerec Crowns (in Only One Visit) Major Credit Cards / Insurance Accepted 2008 E320 BLUE TEC 2008 R CLASS ST 1.9% up to 72 mos. 1.9% up to 72 mos. MERCEDES-BENZ CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED *Not All Apply Rates As Low As 1,9% Extending Warranty to 100.000 miles 06 ML350 4*4, Auto, PW, POL, PS, PB, COi P Srof, WMe, Neutral Leather *25,988 06 C230 4dr, POL, PW, PS, PB, CH R Snrt, 20K, Red, Leather. Pwr Seat .....*25,968 06 C280 4MATIC 4dr, CO. Pwr Srwf. Aloys, Exc Cond, Pwwter. HWUfuSts . *26,988 04 E320 Wagon 4dt, Auto Pwr Sm(.VC.CrutM. Alum Whk.BlKk.LNtw.. *27,900 04 S430 4MATIC 4dr, Atop. ?K, Black, Uhr W, Nav, Heated Seati ..*34,900 06 E350 4M ATIC 4dr, VC. Cruiee, Alum Whh, Midnte Bkw, Uhr, NAV *36,900 06 R360 4MATIC 4slon Salem ? >ni -t??v\ n Ri 1 . \\ S, \C 336.760.4580 u w w.mhvu n slon Siil fill. < 0111 2 >