After a solid start to the season, including a win over Jackson State, Grambling State suffered a brutal loss to the red-hot Alabama A&M Bulldogs. Early in the second quarter, Grambling built a 17-3 lead, and it seemed the Tigers would walk away with a dominant win over a SWAC East contender. But Alabama A&M put together a performance that showcased their offensive firepower.
The Bulldogs scored 44 unanswered points, with Grambling not scoring until Tony Phillips Jr. took a 100-yard kickoff return to the house for a touchdown and Miami connected on a two-point conversion. Ultimately, Alabama A&M put up 61 points on Grambling, a feat that didn’t escape Mickey Joseph’s mind.
After giving up 61 points, many in the HBCU community believed Mickey Joseph would opt for a staff shakeup. But on Monday’s SWAC coaches’ call, Joseph remained loyal to his staff…