Ten HBCU Classics you want to see in 2015
10. Circle City Classic-Kentucky State vs. Central StateLucas Oil Stadium, Sept. 26 Once one of the premiere classics in black college football, the Circle City Classic has struggled to draw crowds in the cavernous home of the Indianapolis Colts. (Houston Chronicle photo) 9. Labor Day Classic-Prairie View vs. Texas SouthernBBVA Compass Stadium, Sept. 6This game […]
Alcorn, Grambling predicted to meet for SWAC Title
The votes are in and it appears that last year’s defending SWAC Champs and the SWAC West Runner up are the favorites for the 2015 SWAC title. The SWAC revealed its predicted finish at its Media Day in Houston on Friday and Alcorn State and Grambling State are predicted to win the East and West […]
SWAC Running Backs: Big play backs run the SWAC
Johnta Hebert, Prairie View The 2014 season was a disappointment for Prairie View, but a breakout year for the 5’10, 190pound running back from Baton Rouge. Already established as a special teams star, he emerged as a top-flight running back last season, as he rushed for 106.3 yards per game while retaining kick returning duties. […]
HBCU players continue to come up short in NBA Draft
HBCU players were still getting picked in the NBA Draft in the 1980s, but as the draft got slimmer, so did their draft chances.
Fifteen HBCU teams ineligible for postseason, five from FAMU
This year’s crop of APR sanctions are in, and once again, HBCUs are leading the way. A total of 15 HBCU teams across nine sports will not be able to participate in the postseason per the NCAA’s latest findings. Four HBCUs won’t be able to compete in the postseason: -Alabama State -Florida A&M -Savannah State […]
100 Days: Big question for every MEAC football team
Can FAMU get back to respectability? The last MEAC team to win a playoff game has struggled by its standards over the last half decade. Since winning a share of the 2010 MEAC title, the program has had just one winning season (going 7-4 in 2011). They’ve got a new AD, new coach and new […]
The SWAC school they love to hate
In every conference, there’s that one school that everybody loves to beat? Who would that be in the SWAC? _____ is the SWAC school fans love to hate the most Alabama A&MAlabama StateAlcorn StateGramblingJackson StateMississippi Valley StatePrairie ViewSouthernTexas SouthernUAPB pollcode.com free polls
Five HBCU alumni to compete in NFL Veterans Combine
Former Texas Southern receiver Joe Anderson will participate in the first-ever NFL Veteran’s Combine. (eagledelphia.com photo) For years, the NFL Combine has been the chief proving ground for NFL hopefuls. Now that hope is being spread not only to rookies, but younger veterans as well. Five former HBCU standouts will participate in the first-ever NFL […]
Isaiah Crowell returns home to talk education, second chances with school kids
(Dayton Daily News photo) A year ago, Isaiah Crowell was wondering where he’d be drafted in the NFL. On Wednesday, the Cleveland Browns running back and former Alabama State star spent time talking to students at his former schools in Columbus, Georgia about education. On Tuesday, the man who rushed for 607 yards and 9 […]
Bethune-Cookman launches second internal investigation in wake of Jenkins allegations
(CBS Sports photo) Two days after news of allegations against former Bethune-Cookman football coach Brian Jenkins hit the web, BCU is speaking out. Sort of. Here is BCU’s brief statement. “During the fall semester of 2014, Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) received information about allegations of possible violations of NCAA rules regarding our football program. We immediately […]
Southern 2015 Football Schedule
Southern will be looking to make it back to the SWAC title game for the third year in a row this fall. The Jags came up just short last season, but with the offensive firepower provided by Austin Jackson, Lenard Tillery and Willie Quinn, they should easily be in the hunt again. Players To Watch […]
HBCU Hoops (D1) Rankings: 1/20/2015
1. North Carolina Central (14-5, 6-0) The defending MEAC champs look to be the class of the conference once again, as they sit alone atop the standings after sweeping Norfolk State and Hampton. NCCU was challenged in both games and managed to come away with tight wins to stretch their MEAC win streak to 25 […]
HBCU Gameday FCS All-American Offense
Quarterback1st Team: John Gibbs Jr, Alcorn State The 6’6 junior accounted for over 3,500 yards on the ground and 30 touchdowns while leading Alcorn State to its first SWAC title since 1994. 189-for-324 passing, 21 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Rushed for over 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns. 2nd Team: Greg McGhee McGhee repeated as MEAC […]
BCU tabs Terry Sims as head coach
(Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman) By Steven J. Gaither Bethune-Cookman has chosen a familiar face as the head of its football program. BCU introduced long-time assistant Terry Sims as its new head coach on Monday. Sims served as assistant head coach for BCU under former head coach Brian Jenkins, who left for Alabama State last week. “I […]
Should UAB’s Football Shutdown Scare HBCUs?
UAB beat Alabama A&M 41-14 in September. (AL.com photo) By Steven J. Gaither After days of reports and speculation, the University of Alabama-Birmingham announced on Tuesday that it is cutting its football program, sending shockwaves through college football. “The Athletic Department faces many challenges given the rapidly evolving NCAA landscape and soaring operating costs, which […]