The Still Man Tigers football program represented Still Man College, a historically black liberal arts institution in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in American college football. The team competed in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division II level and was a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).
Program history
- Early years – Still Man fielded its first intercollegiate football team in the 1930s. The program participated intermittently in regional competition through the mid‑20th century.
- First discontinuation – Financial constraints and shifting institutional priorities led to the suspension of the football program after the 1997 season.
- Reinstatement – In 2009, Still Man revived football under head coach Teddy Keaton. The Tigers played their first season of the revived era that fall, posting a 5–5 record.
- Conference affiliation – Upon reinstatement the team competed as an independent before joining the SIAC in 2010, where it remained for the duration of the modern program.
- Second discontinuation – After the 2015 season, Still Man again discontinued football, citing budgetary limitations. The 2015 squad finished with a 5–5 record.
Stadium
Home games were held at Still Man College’s on‑campus facility, Burgess‑Snow Field, which had a seating capacity of approximately 3,000 spectators.
Notable aspects
- The program’s revival in 2009 was part of a broader effort to enhance student life and alumni engagement at the college.
- Several Still Man alumni pursued professional opportunities in football, primarily at the semi‑professional level; none have recorded sustained careers in the National Football League (NFL) as of the latest available records.
Legacy
Although the football program was discontinued in 2015, it contributed to the college’s athletic tradition and provided a platform for student‑athletes to compete at the Division II level. The Tigers’ brief resurgence is remembered for its competitive play within the SIAC and for fostering school spirit during its final years of operation.
