HBCU Sports 2022: Top 10 moments (non-Deion Sanders edition)
We take a look back at the top HBCU Sports stories of the year 2022 — minus Deion Sanders and Jackson State football.
UAPB names Louisiana-Monroe assistant Alonzo Hampton head coach
UAPB has hired Louisiana-Monroe assistant Alonzo Hampton to take over its football program.
James Houston continues to impress with Lions
Detroit Lions rookie James Houston picked up another sack on Sunday.
Deion Sanders bringing Dennis Thurman on Colorado staff
Jackson State defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman is following Deion Sanders to Colorado.
Black College Football HOF Class of 2023 announced
The 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Class has been announced.
Deion Sanders kept his initial promises at Jackson State. Was that enough?
Deion Sanders made several promises during his famous “I Believe” introductory press conference. How well did he hold up to them?
Jackson State players accept bowl game invites
Dallas Daniels and Aubrey Miller collect invites.
XFL teams select former Power Five, HBCU quarterbacks
Two former Power Five-turned-HBCU quarterbacks will get a chance to compete for XFL jobs.
Isaiah Land gets formal invitation to Reese’s Senior Bowl
This invitation is an opportunity for Land to spend valuable time with NFL coaches and scouts.
Delaware State assistant Bryan Bossard passes away
Delaware State assistant Bryan Bossard has passed away.
The HBCU Heisman Trophy connection
With his outstanding play, Tennesse QB Hendon Hooker is rekindling a “Hooker for Heisman’ campaign that began 36 years ago with his father, former NC A&T QB Alan Hooker. Another son of an HBCU product with the Vols, Cedric Tillman Jr., could be a key part of Hooker’s Heisman quest.
HBCU connections: Duke vs. NC A&T
NC A&T sophomore running back Bhayshul Tuten (#33) was one of the bright spots for the Aggies in the loss Saturday to Duke. Tuten ran for 133 yards on just 13 darries including long runs of 55 and 48 yards. (Photo by Kevin Dorsey)
Trenton Cannon elevated to Titans active roster
The veteran running back saw action on special teams week 1.
Deion Sanders adds former Alabama four-star at Jackson State
Former Alabama linebacker King Mwikuta has decided to take his talents to play for Deion Sanders and Jackson State.
Florida A&M gets All-American Isaiah Land back for big game
Florida A&M All-American Isaiah Land has been cleared to play against Jackson State by the NCAA.