NORMAL — The weekend surrounding the 15th annual Louis Crews Classic is more than a football game at Alabama A&M University.
Activities leading up to the first home game of the season include a coach’s breakfast, a home volleyball contest and other events.
The Louis Crews Classic has become a staple for Bulldog fans as the annual game begins the home football slate and on Sept. 6, Alabama A&M will host Alcorn State.
The game concludes a weekend-long celebration of the late AAMU head coach, who roamed the sidelines from 1959-1976 and amassed a remarkable 110-61-3 record during his time on The Hill.
In 2010, Alabama A&M created the annual Louis Crews Classic to honor the contributions made by Louis Crews and his family to the institution. In the 14 previous games held, the Bulldogs are 10-4 in the annual classic.
The celebration of AAMU athletics and legendary coach Crews will feature former players to commemorate the event.
The events are:
- Louis Crews Coach’s Breakfast
Sept. 5, 8 a.m.
Ernest Knight Center
Featuring guest speaker and AAMU Head Coach Sam Shade
Tickets: $75 each; tables are $1,000 (8 per round) - 11th annual Hill Project 2.0
Lee High School, Class of 2027
Approximately 200 sophomores
Sept. 5, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Elmore Health Science Building - Alabama A&M vs. Miles College
Volleyball
Sept. 6, 10 a.m.
Elmore Gymnasium
Free admission - Bulldog Walk
Alabama A&M will have the first of five traditional Bulldog Walks this season, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The Bulldog Walk is generally one hour and thirty minutes prior to kickoff. - 15th annual Louis Crews Classic
Kickoff against the Braves is set for 6 p.m. This will be the 25th meeting in the series, with Alabama A&M owning a 13-11 all-time record. The last time these two programs met on the field was during the 2019 season, where Alcorn State defeated the Bulldogs, 34-28.
