Albany State shocks Valdosta State

Albany State shocks Valdosta State

By Ron Seibel

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September 3, 2017

Albany State quarterback Chancellor Johnson (10) looks for a receiver as he is flushed out of the pocket Saturday against Valdosta State. (Staff photo: Ron Seibel)

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The Albany State football team upsets Valdosta State in Gabe Giardina’s debut as head coach.

Albany State running back McKinley Habersham (4) is stopped by a trio of Valdosta State defenders Saturday. (Staff photo: Ron Seibel)

Albany State quarterback Chancellor Johnson (10) looks for running room Saturday against Valdosta State. (Staff photo: Ron Seibel)

Albany State’s Nick Scott (1) returns an interception 75 yards for a Rams touchdown during the first quarter Saturday against Valdosta State. (Staff photo: Ron Seibel)

Albany State head coach Gabe Giardina, wearing tie, joins players and the band in the alma mater following the Rams’ 29-12 victory Saturday over Valdosta State. (Staff photo: Ron Seibel)

Albany State’s Jamie Glenn (56) celebrates following the Rams’ 29-12 victory Saturday over Valdosta State. (Staff photo: Ron Seibel)

Albany State head coach Gabe Giardina, wearing tie, works the sidelines during Saturday’s game against Valdosta State. (Staff photo: Ron Seibel)

The Albany State marching band plays prior to kickoff Saturday against Valdosta State. (Staff photo: Ron Seibel)

Gabe Giardina takes the field for the first time as Albany State’s head coach prior to Saturday’s game against Valdosta State.

Valdosta State’s Marik Merine (82) is stopped by Albany State’s Jaylin Boyd (20) during the first quarter Saturday. (Staff photo: Ron Seibel)

Albany State’s McKinley Habersham (4) finds open running room Saturday against Valdosta State. (Staff photo: Ron Seibel)

An emotional Gabe Giardina joins Marquez Thomas during the Albany State alma mater following the Rams’ 29-12 victory Saturday over Valdosta State. (Staff photo: Ron Seibel)

Albany State head coach Gabe Giardina celebrates following the Rams’ 29-12 victory Saturday over Valdosta State. (Staff photo: Ron Seibel)