Deadspin’s Big Book of Black Quarterbacks Gives HBCUs Their Due
Tennessee State’s Joe Gilliam was a man before his time. (Deadspin photo) In honor of Russell Wilson becoming the second black quarterback to win the Super Bowl on Sunday, Deadspin’s Greg Howard put together an all-time list of black quarterbacks in the NFL. As you would expect, a good percentage of these quarterbacks hailed from […]
Three HBCU Prospects Headed For NFL Combine
Isaiah Crowell has earned an invite to the NFL Cobmbine. (Sporting News photo) //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js The NFL has released its 2014 Combine list, and three HBCU players were on it, including two from Tennessee State. Headlining the list is Alabama State’s Isaiah Crowell, who led the SWAC in rushing as a junior. The TSU pair include […]
(D1) HBCU Hoops Power Rankings: Morgan Sneaks Into Top Five
Reggie Groves and NC Central remain on top. (Howard University photo) 1. North Carolina Central (16-5, 7-1) -Another week, two more solid wins. NCCU took care of business on the road against Howard and UMES last week. This week they’ll host Bethune-Cookman and Florida A&M, the only MEAC team to beat them this year. Southern […]
HBCU Ties To Super Bowl XLVIII
Denver’s Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is one of three HBCU products participating in Sunday’s Super Bowl. CB, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie: The Denver Broncos corner played his college ball at Tennessee State. Currently holds the distinction as being the last HBCU player selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. QB, Tavaris Jackson: Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback starred […]
D1 HBCU Hoops Power Rankings: NCCU Remains At No. 1
Jeremy Ingram scored 20 points to lead NCCU past Morgan State on Monday. (Herald-Sun Photo) 1. NC Central (14-5, 5-1) NCCU completed a Baltimore Sweep, cruising past Coppin State 87-63 on Saturday and grinding out a 53-52 win over Morgan State. NCCU now sits alone atop the MEAC with what should be an easy road […]
First Place On The Line In MEAC, SWAC
The Alabama State/Southern winner will take sole possession of the SWAC lead. Alabama State (11-6, 5-1) at Southern(10-10, 6-1) It’s early into the conference season, but a glance at the standings tells you this game is a big one. The winner of this game will take over sole possession of first place in the SWAC. […]
HBCU Hoops (D1) Power Rankings
(Herald-Sun photo) 1. North Carolina Central (11-5, 2-1) -NCCU rebounded from a tough loss to FAMU by taking the Delaware State’s best shot and still winning by ten. It doesn’t get any easier this week, however, as in-state rival NC A&T arrives in Durham on Sunday. (The Advocate) 2. Southern (9-9, 5-0) -SU won its fifth-straight […]
Five HBCU Players Among Record-Number of NFL Draft Early Entries
Alabama State’s Isaiah Crowell is headed to the NFL Draft after three seasons. (AL.com photo) Five HBCU prospects are among a record 98 underclassmen who have declared eligibility for May’s NFL Draft. Headlining the group is Isaiah Crowell, the former UGA running back who played his final two seasons at Alabama State. Check out the […]
Livestream: JSU vs. ASU
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HBCU Gameday’s FCS All-American Team
Dray Joseph, Southern. (The Advocate) Quarterback Dray Joseph, Southern: 244 of 391 passes (62 percent) 3,236 yards, 24 TDs, 10 INTs Second-Team: Jerry Lovelocke-Prairie View. Isaiah Crowell, Alabama State (SI.com) Running Backs Isaiah Crowell, Alabama State: 1,089 yards (99 per game), 6.7 per carry, 15 TDsArnold Walker, Alcorn State: 1,191 yards (99.2 ypg) 5.8 per carry, 16 TDs […]
Tuskegee, WSSU Earn Playoff Berths
Winston-Salem State and Tuskegee will be the two HBCU teams in the Division II playoffs. (WSSU/Garrett Garms photo) Heading into the season, Winston-Salem State and Tuskegee were considered the two best teams in HBCU football. Despite neither team claiming their conference title, both schools were among the 24 selected to the Division II Football Playoffs. […]
HBCU FCS Review: Grambling Ends Long Losing Streak
Jonathan Williams threw for five touchdowns and ran for two more in Saturday’s win over Mississippi Valley. (Shreveport Times photo) Two weeks ago, Grambling grabbed the world’s attention when its players refused to show up for a road game. The G-Men grabbed headlines again on Saturday, only this time, for their performance on the field. […]
FCS HBCU Review: Week Nine
Quentin Williams rushed and passed for touchdowns in BCU’s win over SC State. (Bethune-Cookman photo) Biggest Win: Bethune-Cookman over SC State 14-3 This game was billed as the de facto MEAC Championship Game. And if that was the case, you can crown Bethune-Cookman. BCU took control from the opening drive and maintained it throughout. The […]
Bethune-Cookman, TSU and WSSU All Move Up In Polls
A glitch put Bethune-Cookman in the BCS top five. Bethune-Cookman remains the highest polling HBCU in football, while Tennessee State and Winston-Salem State continued to rise as well. BCU (6-1) jumped one spot in the FCS coaches poll, going from no.14 to no. 13 after a 48-21 win over Savannah State on Saturday. The Wildcats […]
Texas Southern, Southern Predicted To Top SWAC Hoops
Texas Southern is predicted to win the SWAC hoops title. (Tiger Fans photo) Southern may have captured the nation’s attention with its performance in the NCAA Tournament, but it still has a few people to win over in the SWAC. The SWAC predicted finish was announced Wednesday morning, and Texas Southern was picked to win […]