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AP FILESavannah State couldn’t say that all year, joining Prairie View in the hall of infamy. The Texas school went 0-28 in 1991-92 — the only other Division I team in the last 50 years to endure a winless season.
The Tigers won four games last season, but had to forfeit those because of an ineligible player — the son of coach Edward Daniels, no less. Officially, the school has a 55-game losing streak.
This time, Savannah State completed an imperfect season without having to rely on forfeits. The Tigers lost by an average margin of nearly 23 points a game.
“They gave it their best effort all year,” Daniels said. “We just needed some additional help.”
Daniels isn’t sure if he’ll be back next season, but that wasn’t his concern on this night.
“The game is about the kids,” he said. “Whether I’m here or not, this will go on. It’s more important than me. I just want to make sure my kids are all right. I’m going to spend the next few days with them.”
Savannah State has only eight scholarship players — five short of the limit and the most striking example of a school that had no business jumping to Division I.
The Tigers had some success in Division II — former NFL great Shannon Sharpe is an alumnus — but moving up to the highest level has been a major blunder. The school doesn’t have enough money to fully fund any of its programs, and no conference stepped forward with an invitation.
So, Savannah State plays on as an independent, with scant hope of success.
“It’s very tough,” Carson said. “We all came together and fought hard. We just couldn’t pull it out.”
Harry Carson traveled from New Jersey to watch his son’s final college game, taking part in ceremonies before the game to honor the team’s three seniors.
“He’s learned some valuable lessons that will be with him the rest of his life,” the ex-football star said. “It’s just a game. He’ll live. The sun will come up tomorrow. I’m sure he’s not feeling good right now, but he’ll be OK.”
At least the Tigers got what they craved when they ventured into Division I — plenty of attention. ESPN even did live “cut-ins” during its regular programming to provide updates on Savannah State’s plight.
Florida A&M routed Savannah State 92-68 in Tallahassee 12 days earlier, but the Rattlers had a much tougher time in the Tigers’ gym.
When it was over, Daniels huddled briefly with four of his players. He told them he was proud of their effort. He reminded them that they’ve got their whole lives to erase the disappointment of this winless season.
“People remember the last thing you’ve done,” Daniels said. “They have a chance to go on and do some other things. Maybe they’ll be able to look back and talk in a lighthearted way about this.”
But not on this night.
The embarrassment was too real.
The ending was too painful.
“We’re all just struggling emotionally,” Reddick said. “It’s hard to describe.”
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