HBCU Gameday Podcast: Talking Grambling, Alabama HBCUs and FAMU With Nick Birdsong
http://player.cinchcast.com/?show_id=5408347&platformId=1&assetType=single Online Sports Radio at Blog Talk Radio with HBCU Gameday on BlogTalkRadio Last night we had the pleasure of being joined by AL.com’s Nick Birdsong on the HBCU Gameday Podcast. We chatted about Doug Williams’ firing as well as possible candidates to replace him. We also got to talk SWAC and SIAC football and […]
Duhart Named Alabama State Starting QB
Daniel Duhart will start at quarterback for Alabama State on Aug. 31 against Jacksonville State. (Twitter photo) Alabama State heads into the 2013 as the trendy favorite to win the SWAC East and compete for a conference title. After a long spring/summer, it looks like they’ve finally decided who will lead them on that quest. […]
Is Young Alabama State Squad Ready For Title Run?
Isaiah Crowell returns for his second season at Alabama State this fall. (USA Today photo) Conference: SWAC (East)Coach: Reggie Barlow2012 Record: 7-42013 Non-Conference Opponents: Jacksonville State, Kentucky, Stillman2013 Classics: Magic City Classic (10/26 vs. Alabama A&M) Turkey Day Classic (11/28 vs. Stillman) Offense Quarterback: The Hornets biggest question mark is at the most important position. […]
HBCU Rivalry Week: Tuskegee VS. Alabama State
Alabama State coach Reggie Barlow gets a quick shower after a victory over Tuskegee in the 2011 Turkey Day Classic. (AL.com photo) Nickname: “The Turkey Day Classic” All-Time Series: Tuskegee 60-36-3 Longest Winning Streak: Alabama State 9 (1983-1995) Biggest Win: Tuskegee 42-0 (1962) Latest Result: Tuskegee 27-25 Next Meeting: TBA What They’re Saying About It: […]
New Bowl Game Eyes Alabama State’s Stadium
Alabama State set the standard in HBCU Stadiums when it opened up it’s state-of-the-art, 26,000 on-campus stadium. ASU may be preparing to break new ground again as it may become the first HBCU stadium to host a FBS Bowl Game. Al.com’s Jon Solomon reports that organizers of the Legend’s Bowl Group have identified The New […]
Alabama State’s Jenkins Signs With Raiders
The last few weeks have been a lesson in perseverance for Greg Jenkins. The former Alabama State quarterback hoped to hear his name called in last month’s NFL Draft, but it didn’t happen. Then he had to watch as players like college teammate Terren Jones were quickly signed as undrafted free-agents. But that seems light-years […]
Alabama State’s Jones, Jenkins Draft Stock On Rise
With the NFL Draft less than a week away, hundreds of young men around the country are hoping one of 32 teams takes a chance on them. That number includes several former HBCU gridiron stars. Two of the prospects receiving the most attention right now are Alabama State’s Greg Jenkins and Terren Jones. At 6’8 […]
HBCU basketball’s most stylish coach gets extension
Dawn Thornton has earned an extension at Alabama A&M after just one season at the SWAC school.
Jackson State puts up 700 yards in blowout win
Jackson State had a huge offensive day against Alabama A&M on Saturday.
HBCU freshman class includes impressive male enrollment
Many HBCUs are struggling with male enrollment, but Alabama A&M is seeing a surge in its 2029 class.
Shelomi Sanders tackling issues in rural communities
The Alabama A&M guard is looking to make an impact in communities across America.
Former Pac-12 Assistant Joins HBCU Hoops Contender
Paul Reed, a former Cal and Washington coach, joins Alabama A&M’s HBCU basketball program with a strong track record of success.
Two HBCU programs earn Emmy nominations
Southern and Alabama A&M shine in digital media.
Baltimore Ravens select imposing tackle from HBCU
The Baltimore Ravens have picked Carson Vinson, a standout tackle from Alabama A&M.
HBCU coach says resources played role in job switch
Alabama A&M’s focus on resources helped lure SWAC championship-winning head coach Donte’ Jackson away from Grambling State.