All HBCU Conferences Matter: CIAA, SIAC need love, opportunities too
This weekend’s Celebration Bowl marked the end of the HBCU football season, but the start of a new relationship. The NFL teamed up with two of the four NCAA HBCU conferences, the MEAC and SWAC, for a careers forum in Atlanta as part of a previously announced forum. And apparently, they aren’t done. The NFL […]
Former Ole Miss tackle to play for Grambling
Just over 48 hours after one former Ole Miss player helped Grambling return back to the top of black college football, GSU has landed another former player from the SEC school. Former Ole Miss tackle Christian Morris announced via Twitter that he will be joining Kincade at Grambling. Committed to Grambling ! #GramFam – Christian […]
Four Finalists For Deacon Jones Award revealed
The field has been narrowed and only four finalists remain in the running for the inaugural Deacon Jones Trophy. The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced North Carolina Central’s Malcolm Bell, North Carolina A&T’s Tarik Cohen, Grambling’s DeVante Kincade and Southern’s Lenard Tillery as finalists for the award. Bell, a senior from Richmond, VA, […]
Martez Carter: Grambling’s small RB packs a big punch
Grambling football is back, and Martez Carter is a big reason why. The 5-8, 175 pound back is largely regarded as the heart and soul of the 10-1 Tigers. He’s really been great as of late, rushing for better than 100 yards in each of his last three games, including the Bayou Classic and SWAC […]
Back To The Future: Grambling’s turnaround born out of 2013 struggles
By Steven J. Gaither Watching the clock tick down on Grambling’s resounding 52-30 win over rival Southern on the turf at the Mercedes-Benz Super Dome, I couldn’t help but think of how surreal this all seemed. Three years ago this rivalry was on life support, and Grambling’s football program with it. Southern’s 40-17 win over […]
Three Times In A Row: NCCU punishes A&T, wins MEAC
Both North Carolina A&T and North Carolina Central came into Saturday knowing only one would leave as champion. And at the end of the day, it would be the Eagles from Durham who would leave with the MEAC title and an invitation to the Celebration Bowl. NCCU came up with a commanding 42-21 win over […]
Do The Right Thing: One of three qualified HBCU coaches should win Eddie Robinson Award
The finalists for the Football Championship Subdivision’s coveted Eddie Robinson Award have been announced, and HBCUs are well-represented on the list. Three HBCU coaches were among the fifteen finalists named on Tuesday. North Carolina A&T’s Rod Broadway is up for the award as his team is currently 9-1 and nationally ranked in multiple polls. Broadway […]
NCCU and A&T both in Top 20 heading into MEAC-deciding clash
North Carolina Central and North Carolina A&T have met 87 times on the football field, but Saturday’s matchup in Durham will be a first. The MEAC’s de facto championship game will mark the first time that both teams are ranked in FCS polls. NCCU (8-2) moved up to five spots to rank 20th in the […]
MEAC Blogger Picks: Week 10
Henry FunnyMy Week 10 MEAC Picks:Bethune-Cookman at Morgan State Both BCU & Morgan State are essentially out of the race for the MEAC crown. But this still should be a competitive matchup. One I’m expecting BCU to win. My Pick: BCUSC State at NC A&T Well, regardless of SCSU’s tough loss on the road at […]
Man Of Vision: Fobbs Has Turned Grambling’s Fortunes Around
Grambling football, as it stands today, looks a lot like what we’re used to. Not only is GSU currently 4-1 (4-0 in the SWAC) heading into their homecoming game against UAPB, they are nationally ranked and a top contender for both the SWAC Championship and Celebration Bowl. It’s a far cry from where the historically […]
Running backs take center stage at Howard vs. A&T
The MEAC has always been a running conference, and this year it has two of the best backs in the FCS. North Carolina A&T’s Tarik Cohen is the second-leading rusher in the FCS, but Howard’s Anthony Philyaw is right behind him at no. 4. Philyaw has rushed for 757 yards and five touchdowns for Howard, […]
MEAC/SWAC Challenge: Alcorn State hoping to change SWAC’s misfortune
For most of it’s existence, the MEAC/SWAC Challenge has been less than challenging for the MEAC. That may not be the case this year. This year’s showcase features two teams that won championships last season, with Alcorn State taking sole possession of the SWAC Championship while Bethune-Cookman won a piece of the MEAC title for […]
MEAC Fan Picks: Week I
The opening week of college football is here, and in the MEAC that generally means money games. With a few exceptions, MEAC teams are either traveling to an FBS school to come up on a check or they are paying a D2 squad to come in and help them tune up. Either way, we’re glad […]
North Carolina A&T unveils new football jerseys
We’ve seen several MEAC teams show off their post-Russell Athletics jerseys, and now we can add North Carolina A&T to that list. The defending co-MEAC, Celebration Bowl and HBCU National Champions revealed their new Nike uniforms ahead of their season opener against St. Augustine’s University on Saturday. A&T showed off three new looks on Monday, […]
North Carolina A&T vs. St. Aug
Defending Celebration Bowl and HBCU Champions North Carolina A&T throttle D2 St. Augustine’s University