2017 ICC Football News

Season
Williams sets new American Record, unofficial World Record at Arnold Sports Festival... again
Williams sets new American Record, unofficial World Record at Arnold Sports Festival... again

Coach Ray Williams went to the 2018 Arnold Sports Festival on a mission. After shocking the powerlifting world yet again, there’s only two words to describe his trip to Cleveland, Ohio…

ICC mourns the loss of freshman football player Zion Ford
ICC mourns the loss of freshman football player Zion Ford

“Our hearts go out to Zion’s family,” said an emotional Sean Cannon, head coach of the ICC football team. “Not only was Zion a great teammate, he was a great kid away from the game of football. Like everyone that knew him, we are hurting and ask that everyone keep his family in their prayers during this difficult time.”

Indians add 29 on #NSD18
Indians add 29 on #NSD18

Keep up with today's signings throughout the afternoon. Per MACJC rules, we are not permitted to release any signings until they have been entered into the NJCAA National Database.

Football tryouts rescheduled for April 11
Football tryouts rescheduled for April 11

The tryouts will be open to any unsigned high school seniors or college students that meet Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) eligibility requirements.

Former ICC football great named AP first-team All-Pro
Former ICC football great named AP first-team All-Pro

After being named to his first Pro Bowl, Slay (Burnswick, GA) was named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press, making him the first Detroit Lions defensive back to receive the honor since 1969.

Former Indian Darius Slay named to first Pro Bowl
Former Indian Darius Slay named to first Pro Bowl

Former Indian Darius Slay (Brunswick, GA) was one of four NFC cornerbacks selected to the Pro Bowl in his fifth-year with the Detroit Lions.

Indians send 14 to the Next Level
Indians send 14 to the Next Level

The nationally ranked Itawamba Community College football program had 14 of its sophomores sign National Letters of Intent to continue their education and career at the next level on the first day of the mid-term signing period.

Williams, Ellington earn NJCAA All-America honors
Williams, Ellington earn NJCAA All-America honors

Sophomores Terry Williams (Southaven) and Dan Ellington (Olive Branch) were named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Football All-America teams on Tuesday.

Ellington, Williams named to JCGridiron All-America team
Ellington, Williams named to JCGridiron All-America team

Sophomores Dan Ellington (Olive Branch) and Terry Williams (Southaven) were named to the 2017 JCGridiron.com All-America Team on Tuesday.

Football earns Top 10 ranking in final NJCAA poll
Football earns Top 10 ranking in final NJCAA poll

Coach Sean Cannon and the Indians (6-3, 5-1 MACJC North) won five-straight games to close out the season and finished Co-Champions of the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) North Division, but missed the playoffs due to the league’s tiebreaker system.

Seven Indians earn postseason football honors
Seven Indians earn postseason football honors

Seven members of the Itawamba Community College football program earned Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) All-State honors while two also received National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Region recognition when the league announced its postseason awards Monday.

Football moves up to No. 14 in NJCAA rankings
Football moves up to No. 14 in NJCAA rankings

The Indians (6-3) earned a share of the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) North Division championship but missed out on the playoffs in the league’s tiebreaker with No. 1 East Mississippi Community College (9-1) and No. 4 Northwest Mississippi Community College (8-1).

Heard named MACJC Defensive Player of the Week
Heard named MACJC Defensive Player of the Week

Sophomore defensive back Keshon Heard (Hamilton) has been named Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) Defensive Player of the

Football moves up to No. 16 in the latest NJCAA poll
Football moves up to No. 16 in the latest NJCAA poll

The Indians (6-3, 5-1 MACJC) earned a share of the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) North Division title after picking up a 61-16 win over Holmes Community College (6-3, 3-3 MACJC North) on Saturday. ICC missed out on the playoffs due to the MACJC tiebreaking system.

No. 20 ICC handles Holmes on Homecoming, 61-16
No. 20 ICC handles Holmes on Homecoming, 61-16

No. 20 ICC defeated Holmes Community College, 61-16, for its third straight Homecoming win to earn a share of the MACJC North Division Championship on Saturday.  

Football enters NJCAA Top 20 rankings
Football enters NJCAA Top 20 rankings

Coming off a 62-14 win over Mississippi Delta Community College, ICC entered the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) football rankings for the first time this season at No. 20, the national office released on Tuesday.