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SC State Alumni Newsletter — Keeping the Legacy Alive
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SC STATE 66| VA STATE 0
Bulldogs Rolling, Leadership Shining, and Bulldog Family Serving on Game Day
This season is moving right along. We have completed week 3 and Coach Berry has the boys of fall clicking on all cylinders. 66-0 is pretty impressive. On to Greenville this week where we face the Furman Paladins. They are 2-1
As we move along through the season I would like to give a shout out to Coach Buddy Pugh for the job he and his staff are doing. I had the opportunity to be with coach Pugh for about an hr on this past Friday before the game. And his phone is off the hook non stop. I commend him for his patience and leadership. As well out of everyone at SCSU he is the only one to answer his phone and he didn’t even know me by name. I am hoping to get him to allow me to shadow him for the wire “ A day in the life of An AD at SCSU “ let’s see what happens. Thanks coach Pugh for your hard work and dedication for the School. Your Alma Mater. If by any chance you run into Coach Pugh make sure to thank him for his hard work.
Another alumni that is dedicated to SCSU is John “Scrap “ Alford Scrap has been involved with the school for far longer than I know in a variety of areas. The one that I’m most familiar with is the Coach Willie Jeffries golf tournament geared up during homecoming weekend. In talking to Scrap I just found out he has a food truck at the stadium it’s on the visitors side Bay and Scrap catering.
Support Bulldog-owned. Eat good. Fellowship strong. Keep the Bulldog spirit alive.
Bay & Scrap Catering
Game Day Location: Visitors Side
Phone: 803-447-2521
Bulldog Nation, let’s show up and support!
It’s a good thing for Scrap and bad for me, by the time I got there they were sold out of fish and shrimp However, I was able to get a fried balony and cheese sand which with fried okra and it was 10/10
LIFE AFTER SCSU — EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Marching 101, Family Legacy & Finding Purpose at SC State | Hamilton Grant
In this featured installment of The Bulldog Wire’s Life After SCSU, we sit down with Grant Hamilton for a heartfelt conversation about family, purpose, marching band culture, and the early experiences that shaped his connection to South Carolina State University.
Before Grant fully knew his career path, he already had a vision: marching band and business. With a mother who worked as an attorney and a father who was a business executive, entrepreneur, SC State alumnus, and former Board of Trustees chair, Grant was surrounded by leadership and Bulldog pride early in life.
One defining moment came when his father introduced him to legendary band director Ronald J. Sarjeant, giving Grant the opportunity to sit with the Marching 101 drum majors during a game. That experience gave him a front-row view of SC State tradition, excellence, and family.
This is a Bulldog story about exposure, legacy, purpose, and being in the right place at the right time.
AQUADOGS TELLING THEIR STORY
Preserving the Aquadog legacy from 1959 to 1983
Aquadogs, the time has finally come.
After many years, a dedicated crew has been assembled to help tell the story of South Carolina State University’s Aquadogs — a story that spans from 1959 to 1983 and reflects decades of achievement, discipline, brotherhood, and excellence in the aquatic environment.
This effort is designed to elevate and preserve the contributions made by Aquadogs before, during, and after their time at South Carolina State University. These accomplishments were not only important to the university, but also to the broader history of swimming in the 20th century.
Leading this effort are several teammates committed to raising awareness and honoring the legacy of the Aquadogs:
Chairman: Mr. Jeffcoat, also known as Sundance
Vice Chairman: Mr. McConahey, also known as The Pale Shadow
Chief Financial Officer: Dr. Bowles
Chief Editor: Colonel Jenkins
As the group moves forward, the first step will be navigating the legal process by sending out a waiver. This will allow the team to begin collecting individual stories from each willing Aquadog participant.
This is more than a project. It is a mission to preserve history, honor achievement, and make sure the Aquadog legacy is remembered for generations to come.
If you are an Aquadog and would like your story to be shared, please contact:
Ben Jeffcoat, aka “Sundance”
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (407) 961-9490
Your story is part of the Aquadog legacy, and it deserves to be preserved, celebrated, and heard.
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Southern Cuisine Debate — Bulldog Nation, Settle This!
During the Miami Orange Blossom Classic, it’s not just about football — it’s about friends, family and fellowship coming together. And along with the fellowship comes the friendly debates, the urban games, and the age-old Southern food myths. So we have to ask: was spaghetti an entrée or a side?
Click any option to cast your vote via email — or reply directly to the Wire. Every response helps us settle the debate!
MUST READ
Book of the Week: The Memo
From microaggressions to the wage gap, The Memo empowers women of color with actionable advice on challenges and offers a clear path to success.
What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table
Minda Hart
Most business books provide a one-size-fits-all approach to career advice that overlooks the unique barriers that women of color face. In The Memo, Minda Harts offers a much-needed career guide tailored specifically for women of color.
Drawing on knowledge gained from her past career as a fundraising consultant to top colleges across the country, Harts now brings her powerhouse entrepreneurial experience as CEO of The Memo to the page. With wit and candor, she acknowledges “ugly truths” that keep women of color from having a seat at the table in corporate America. Providing straight talk on how to navigate networking, office politics, and money, while showing how to make real change to the system, The Memo offers support and long-overdue advice on how women of color can succeed in their careers.
TAKE ACTION
Get Involved,
Bulldog Family
Your support keeps the legacy alive — every action counts.
NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
National Alumni Association
South Carolina State University National Alumni Association
Stay connected, get involved, and support your alma mater through SCSUNAA. Log in to your chapter portal, update your membership, and stay in the loop with everything happening across Bulldog Nation.
DORCHESTER COUNTY CHAPTER SCSUNAA
The Ultimate Bulldog Road Trip Raffle!
SCSU vs. Charleston Southern — October 10, 2026. One winner receives 4 game tickets, 4 Bulldog t-shirts, and a hotel room for the weekend! 📅 Ticket Sales: July 7 – September 30, 2026 • 🎉 Raffle Drawing: October 1, 2026. Every ticket purchased helps provide scholarships for deserving SC State students.
Let’s Fill the HC Boxes, Bulldog Nation
Bulldogs to sponsor student care boxes and keep the spirit of
support alive
Is it possible to get 117 more Bulldogs to sponsor a HC box within 24 hrs?
Check comments for the link to do $18.96.
Boxes will have snacks and small items to show love to a few students. If you have a specific student you’d like to send some love to, inbox me.
SEASON TICKETS
The State Club
Lock in your seats and pack the stands with Bulldog pride all season long.
2026 FOOTBALL SEASON
TV Schedule
Mark your calendars! Catch every Bulldog game on ESPN+, ESPN, and ESPNU all season long.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
SC State $41M HBCU Athletics Campaign
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.
FORMER ATHLETES
SCSBFAA 2026–2027
Come back and give back. Only $60/year. Goal: 100 new members by end of summer.
Zelle:
SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS
Pack the Pantry
Help lift our Bulldogs higher! Donate everyday essentials — towels, toothpaste, snacks, cleaning supplies, and more — directly through Amazon.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Willie Jeffries
Tournament
Tee it up for a legend and support Bulldog athletics. Grab your spot before it fills up!
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