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 […]
Five HBCU Freshmen on Rice Award Watch List
Savannah State’s Marquis Smith is one of five HBCU players nominated for the Jerry Rice Award. (Zimbino photo) Last week, we told you about HBCU freshmen making an impact on college football. It turns out we weren’t the only ones who have taken notice. The Sports Network released the intital Jerry Rice Award Watch List, […]
Despite Low Budgets, SWAC Hoops Has Cinderella-Type Potential
Malcolm Miller and Southern nearly upset top-seeded Gonzaga last March. (The Advocate) Much like its standing in football, the SWAC has been the butt of Division I basketball over the last few years. But the conference almost had the last laugh last year as Southern nearly became the first 16 seed to upset a top-seeded […]
Midseason HBCU FCS Quarterback Review
Southern’s Dray Joseph has been as good as advertised in 2013. (Crowd Cam photo) Before the start of the season, we listed our top quarterbacks in each of the four HBCU divisions. With the season at or near its halfway point for most teams, we figured we’d update you on their progress, or lack thereof. […]
JSU vs. UAPB Preview: Lions In Desperation Mode
UAPB quarterback Ben Anderson has been sacked 14 times in four games. (PB Commercial Photo) Heading into the season, this game looked like a possible preview of the SWAC Championship Game in Houston. While Jackson State (3-2) has pretty much been as good as advertised, Arkansas-Pine Bluff (0-5) is in full-out desperation mode five games […]
Freshmen Making An Impact On HBCU Football
Michael Jones has been one of the best freshman in all of FCS football. (Herald-Sun photo) A lot has been said recently about the drop-off in talent of players at HBCUs. And while there’s no doubt that HBCUs aren’t overflowing with blue-chip talent from the high school ranks, there are a few first-year players that […]
SWAC Week Five: Players of The Week
Jerry Lovelocke accounted for seven touchdowns against Stephen F. Austin on Saturday. Offensive Players of The WeekJerry Lovelocke, Prairie View Lovelocke has spent most of his career sharing snaps with fellow junior quarterback D’Autre Smiley, which has kept his numbers down quite a bit. Saturday he showed what he can do when he’s the guy […]