Alabama A&M dominates Texas Southern
Bulldogs pick up their first win, Tigers remain winless.
Band of the Week: The Marching Maroon and White of Alabama A&M
The Marching Maroon and White perform at halftime of the September 2nd football game versus UAB.
Alabama A&M lets UAB pull away in second half
Just a three point game at the break.
Alabama A&M expects to flex more muscle in 2017
Addition of strength and conditioning coach could result in more wins.
Real or Rumor: Alabama State, Alabama A&M to MEAC?
Summer is here and two things come along with that: hot weather and college football rumors. The latest college football rumor in the HBCU world is that Alabama’s two FCS HBCUs, Alabama State and Alabama A&M, are preparing to jump from the SWAC to the MEAC. The chatter began on online sports forums early this […]
A Look Back: Alabama A&M rocks the house at Honda BOTB
In January, I had the pleasure of shooting my first Honda Battle of the Bands. The Alabama A&M University “Marching Maroon & White” Band didn’t disappoint. The band showed out at the Honda BOTB in Atlanta. Take a look at some of my favorite shots, including their special guest Ruben Studdard! The Alabama A&M Dancin’ Divas […]
Former Alabama State star Travis Pearson named Alabama A&M defensive coordinator
A former Alabama State star is headed back to the SWAC to coach, but at a rival school. Travis Pearson, a former ASU linebacker, has been named defensive coordinator at Alabama A&M, according to WAAY-31. Source familiar w/ the hire says Alabama A&M Head Coach James Spady names Travis Pearson as the next DC @HBCUGameday […]
Tribute Video for Alabama A&M’s Danny Johnson
As we reported on Thursday, Alabama A&M defensive back Danny Johnson was killed in an automobile accident. The AAMU defensive back was just 20 years old. A short tribute video to Johnson has been put together using a collection of personal photos and football highlights to honor him. Check it out below. Again, our thoughts […]
Alabama A&M defensive back Danny Johnson dies in car accident
Alabama A&M’s football team just suffered a loss it will never be able to fill. Defensive back Danny Johnson was killed in a car accident early Thursday morning, the school confirmed. “This is a tragic loss for the Alabama A&M University family,” AAMU AD Bryan Hicks said in a statement. “Danny was a fine young man, a […]
Alabama A&M placed on probation by NCAA, ineligible for postseason
Alabama A&M is the latest HBCU to find itself in trouble over APR. The NCAA has placed AAMU on one-year probation for insufficient documentation of its APR dating back through 2011. AAMU is currently banned from participating in postseason play starting this fall. Athletic director Bryan Hicks says that could change, though, as the NCAA […]
HBCU Gameday’s Alabama A&M 2015 Football Preview
(Al.com photo) By Jeremy Anderson Alabama A&M is picked to finish third in the SWAC East behind Alcorn State and Jackson State Head Coach James Spady enters into his second season has the head man in Huntsville. Returning a plethora of starters on both sides, A&M has a shot to surprise people and possibly make the […]
Teenage Son of Former Morehouse, Alabama A&M Coach Commits Suicide
(AL.com photo) Two days ago, Alabama A&M lamented a loss to Grambling State. Monday night, the AAMU community is mouning a much bigger loss as Julian Jones, son of former AAMU coach Anthony Jones, has died of an apparent suicide. The 16 year-old was a star defensive end at Hazel Green High School in Alabama. […]
A&T Runs Past Alabama A&M in MEAC/SWAC Challenge
North Carolina A&T enters the 2014 season with a reasonable shot at winning the MEAC title. They did nothing to weaken their case on Sunday, beating Alabama A&M 45-15 in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge on ESPN. Running back Tarik Cohen and quarterback Kwashaun Quick simply ran wild on the Bulldogs. Cohen, an HBCU Gameday Preseason All-American, […]
Former Alabama A&M Offensive Coordinator To Coach Central State
Cedric Pearl will reportedly be named Central State’s next head coach. (AL.com photo) Spring football is starting or has already started for most college football programs, but you usually need a head coach for that. More than four months after their season ended, it looks like Central State finally has one on the way. FootballScoop.com […]
NC A&T, Alabama A&M To Face Off In MEAC/SWAC
NC A&T will face Alabama A&M in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge this August. What has been suspected for weeks has finally been confirmed. The 10th annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge will feature North Carolina A&T and Alabama A&M. The game will take place on Aug. 31st. #AAMU to face North Carolina A&T in @MEAC_SWAC Challenge on @ESPN network […]