SIAC HOOPS TOURNEY TO ATL:

The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has selected Atlanta, Georgia as the host city for its 2010 SIAC Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament. The event will be held March 1-6 and games will be played at Frank L. Forbes Arena on the campus of Morehouse College at the Atlanta University Center.

"One of the overarching priorities of the conference office involves working every day to maximize the championship experiences of both our student-athletes and fans. Moving the tournament back to Atlanta, one of the greatest destination cities in the country, will be a positive step forward in that regard," said SIAC Commissioner, Gregory Moore.

"We have also decided to move the championship finals from Sunday afternoon to Saturday evening, which we believe will enhance the exposure enjoyed by our student-athletes, and generate more excitement for our fans. In addition, during championship week there will be a host of entertainment, social and community engagement events within the Atlanta University Center and throughout the City of Atlanta."

The 2010 tournament will mark the 77th year for this post season classic making it the oldest HBCU basketball tournament in America, which began in 1934.

DRIVER IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT :

Former Alcorn State wide receiver Donald Driver etched his name in the Green Bay Packers' record book on Sunday against Detroit when he became the NFL team's all-time leading receiver with 596 catches.

"It feels good," Driver said of getting the team record. "I'm happy. It's a long time coming. You never expect it to happen. But it couldn't have come at a better place, at home in front of your home crowd. It feels good."

After showing big play ability in college as a Brave - averaging 19.7 yards per catch on 88 career receptions, Driver was selected in the 7th round of the 1993 NFL draft. Once in the NFL, Driver worked relentlessly, earning the notice and respect of his teammates and coaches. And, when he got his chance, Driver never looked back. Since 2004, Driver has never had fewer than 74 catches in a season.

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