Stillman’s Campbell Named Tuskegee AD

Stillman’s Campbell Named Tuskegee AD

The man who took over Tuskegee’s spot in the Turkey Day Classic will now take over the school who bowed out from it. Former Stillman AD Curtis Campbell will become the next athletic director at Tuskegee University, the school announced in a press release Monday morning. Campbell was hired one year to the day that […]

HBCU Starting Five Bonus: Quarterbacks

HBCU Starting Five Bonus: Quarterbacks

We couldn’t put all the standout players in HBCU football on our Starting Five series, but we they couldn’t go recognized either. So here go a few more standout quarterbacks for 2013.Michael German, Tennessee State* German started his career with a dazzling freshman season in 2011, and in 2012 he continued to show progress. The […]

APR Woes Highlight Resource Issues For Division I HBCUs

APR Woes Highlight Resource Issues For Division I HBCUs

The NCAA’s latest Academic Progress Reports (APR) were released on Wednesday and HBCUs saw mixed results. While HBCUs made progress overall, 15 of the 18 teams that were ruled ineligible for postseason play by the NCAA were from HBCU programs. Teams from the SWAC receiving postseason sanctions included: Alabama State (men’s basketball, football, volleyball), Arkansas-Pine […]

HBCUs Stars Named Football Gameplan Preseason All-Americans

HBCUs Stars Named Football Gameplan Preseason All-Americans

Ryan Godbolt III of Tennessee State was named to Football Gameplan’s Preseason FCS All-American team. Earlier this week, Football Gameplan released its Preseason All-American teams for each of the NCAA Divisions and the NAIA. Check out which HBCU players made the list. Football Championship Subdivision AC Leonard, TE Tennessee StateMike Cellars, C FAMUCameron Williams, OL […]

Starting Five: Tall, Speedy Receivers Populate SIAC

Starting Five: Tall, Speedy Receivers Populate SIAC

As we prepare for the 2013 football season, we’re taking a look at the best returning HBCU players at each position. Today, we check out the top receivers in the SIAC. Tomorrow, we will scout the SWAC.  Marquel Gardner, Tuskegee    Tuskegee’s running game might have gotten a lot of attention last season, but don’t […]

Starting Five: Crowell Tops Talented SWAC Running Back Crop

Starting Five: Crowell Tops Talented SWAC Running Back Crop

Isaiah Crowell, Alabama State Expectations were high when Isaiah Crowell transferred to Alabama State from Georgia last summer. Crowell had SEC Freshman of The Year performance at UGA before legal issues led to his transfer to ASU. He allegedly came to ASU out of shape, but by the end of the season Crowell reminded everyone […]

Bethune-Cookman’s Stroud Signs With NY Jets

Bethune-Cookman’s Stroud Signs With NY Jets

Bethune-Cookman receiver KJ Stroud has with the New York Jets. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Former Bethune-Cookman receiver KJ Stroud has officially signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets of the National Football League. Its official I’m a New York Jet– KJ Keith Stroud (@KSTROUD_10) April 28, 2013 Bethune-Cookman WR KJ Stroud […]

HBCU Prospects In Demand, Post-NFL Draft

HBCU Prospects In Demand, Post-NFL Draft

Former Florida A&M linebacker Brandon Hepburn was picked in the seventh round (245 overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. What was a long, prodding Saturday afternoon for several HBCU prospects has turned into a night of good news, hugs and smiles. Florida A&M linebacker Brandon Hepburn was selected by the the Detroit Lions at the […]

UAPB’s Armstead Goes To Saints, Other HBCU Prospects Wait

UAPB’s Armstead Goes To Saints, Other HBCU Prospects Wait

SBNation’s incredible GIF shows Terron Armstead’s 40 in comparison with WR T.J. Moe. The New Orleans Saints selected Terron Armstead in with the third round of the NFL Draft, making him the first and only selection from an HBCU in the first three rounds. The 6’5, 306 pound Arkansas-Pine Bluff tackle was predicted to go […]

HBCU Prospects Watch, Wait And Tweet

HBCU Prospects Watch, Wait And Tweet

As expected, no HBCU players were selected in the first round. That’s not unusual, since only three HBCU prospects have been drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft since 1999.But the wonderful world of Twitter gave us a little insight of some of the things that go on in the minds of NFL […]

HBCU Spring Football: Big Shoes To Fill At ‘Skegee

HBCU Spring Football: Big Shoes To Fill At ‘Skegee

Rising junior Justin Nared will likely take on a bigger role with the departure of Derrick Washington. (Tuskegee Photo) What happened in 2012: Tuskegee finished 10-2, with its only losses coming against Division I Alabama A&M and CIAA runner-up Elizabeth City State. The Golden Tigers had their way with SIAC opponents, winning the program’s 26th […]

Tuskegee Drops Turkey Day Classic With Eye On Playoffs

Tuskegee Drops Turkey Day Classic With Eye On Playoffs

Tuskegee announced it will not participate in the Turkey Day Classic against Alabama State this year. (AL.com) Many things have changed in the world of Black College Football over the years, but one constant has been the Turkey Day Classic between Tuskegee University and Alabama State. But it appears that the days of Tuskegee’s participation […]

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