SC State Alumni Newsletter — Keeping the Legacy Alive
“So Hard!”
13 July 2026 • Vol. 12So Hard… Welcome to Another Week on the Wire!
I had the opportunity to watch the Alumni National Convention streaming live Saturday morning. It was very inspiring. I feel it’s very important that everyone get involved at some level. For starters, I suggest everyone at least join your local Alumni chapter.
On a somber note — irregardless of your thoughts of Senator Graham, his family is in mourning and I think it’s right to show respect to them.
First — if you haven’t voted yet for the Santee State Park event, please scroll down to the poll section and cast your vote right now. This is a real opportunity to bring Bulldog Nation together in a meaningful way, and every vote counts. Don’t just read about it — vote for it.
Second — the Orange Blossom Classic is coming up fast! The Bulldog Wire is giving away a $1,400 VIP Suite Experience at the OBC in Miami. Seven winners. Two tickets each. Food and beverages included. This is a Bulldog Nation moment you do not want to miss.
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. FAMU Rattlers — September 6, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium. Check the section below to enter for $100. Winners selected live on Facebook July 31, 2026!
Now let’s get into this week’s edition. So Hard! 🐾
Bulldog Nation… Are You Ready?
Win a $1,400 VIP Suite Experience at the Orange Blossom Classic in Miami! SCSU Bulldogs take on the FAMU Rattlers — and 7 winners get the suite life.
Each winner receives two Suite Access Passes with food and beverages included — plus a premium game-day view of SCSU vs FAMU from the suite. Winners will be selected LIVE on Facebook on July 31, 2026.
Entry is $100 (must be 21+). Only 7 winners. 14 suite seats. Be part of one of the most exciting HBCU football weekends of 2026.
Laddie Howard
SC State Announces 2026 Football Game-Day Themes & Fan Colors
SC State has announced its 2026 football game-day themes and fan colors, giving Bulldog Nation a full season of pride, unity, and tradition.
From White Out to Homecoming garnet and blue, fans are encouraged to show up early, show out, and help create an electric atmosphere at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium.
Bulldog Nation, save these dates, pick your colors, and let’s make every home game feel like a championship moment. See you on the yard!
Read the Full Announcement ↗90th Birthday Celebration for Coach Willie Jefferies
Bulldog Nation, mark your calendars! We are inviting all teams that Coach Jefferies coached — South Carolina State University, Wichita State, and Howard — to come together and celebrate a true legend on his 90th birthday.
$50 per person to cover all expenses.
Funds can be sent via Zelle or Cash App to:
John Scarp Iron Alford
📞 +1 (803) 447-2521This is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration for a man whose legacy continues to inspire generations of Bulldogs. Let’s show up for Coach Jefferies the way he always showed up for us.
Bulldog Family
Your support keeps the legacy alive — every action counts.
Lock in your seats and pack the stands with Bulldog pride all season long.
Get Tickets ↗Come back and give back. Only $60/year. Goal: 100 new members by end of summer.
Pay Online ↗ Zelle: [email protected]President Conyers has set audacious goals and we are behind him 1000%. We can’t just talk about it — we have to be about it.
Read the Story ↗Tee it up for a legend and support Bulldog athletics. Grab your spot before it fills up!
Register Now ↗Annual Bulldogs Elite Camp — Friday, July 25 at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center.
Learn More ↗Click any option to cast your vote via email — or reply directly to the Wire. Every response helps us plan! 🐾
Stay connected. Stay proud. Stay Bulldog.
The Bulldog Wire is written with love for the SC State family — past, present, and future.
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