“I just wanted to congratulate Allen and Benedict College as well for the seasons that they had,” said Beamer. “Lou [Bezjak] wrote a great article in The State newspaper last Friday about the years they’re having. It’s pretty cool that it’s [obviously] other college teams, college programs in the city of Columbia. A lot that we have to offer. Both those teams had phenomenal seasons and got a lot of respect for them.”
Allen Director of Athletics Jasher Cox responded on Twitter to Beamer’s comments about the football program.
“It’s quite uncommon for a head football coach coming from a Power 5 school, like [Coach Beamer], to take a moment during his weekly press conference, which typically focuses on his [own] program, to express this sentiment,” said the Allen AD. “We truly appreciate it, coach.”
It’s quite uncommon for a head football coach from a Power 5 school, like @CoachSBeamer, to take a moment during his weekly press conference, which typically focuses on his own program, to express this sentiment. We truly appreciate it, Coach! pic.twitter.com/Xk55LuVqGG
— Jasher®️ (@jashercox) November 7, 2023
Benedict also shared their appreciation for the Gamecocks head coach, simply saying, “Thanks for the shout-out, Coach Beamer.”
The 2023 football season saw Allen have its best year since the program’s return to the football field five years ago. Allen finished with a 7-3 overall record, highlighted by a school-best 4-0 start.
Benedict, on the other hand, completed its second straight undefeated regular season record, a perfect 10-0 mark, and clinched a berth in the SIAC championship game against Albany State.
