HBCU NFL Report for games of Nov. 3-7, 2022
Philadelphia Eagles tackle Javon Hargrave’s three sacks vs. Houston lands him at the top of this week’s HBCU NFL Report. See how all the HBCU NFL products fared this week.
HBCU Stats Leaders: Through games of Oct. 29, 2022
HBCU stats leaders are also atop stat categories in NCAA Div. II and the FCS. They are prime candidates for end-of-season awards for the best in their divisions.
The HBCU Heisman Trophy connection
With his outstanding play, Tennesse QB Hendon Hooker is rekindling a “Hooker for Heisman’ campaign that began 36 years ago with his father, former NC A&T QB Alan Hooker. Another son of an HBCU product with the Vols, Cedric Tillman Jr., could be a key part of Hooker’s Heisman quest.
Fayetteville State claims HBCU DII Invitational win
Fayetteville State took home the 2022 Farmers Insurance HBCU DII Invitational.
HBCU connections: Duke vs. NC A&T
NC A&T sophomore running back Bhayshul Tuten (#33) was one of the bright spots for the Aggies in the loss Saturday to Duke. Tuten ran for 133 yards on just 13 darries including long runs of 55 and 48 yards. (Photo by Kevin Dorsey)
Nebraska interim head coach has HBCU background
Mickey Joseph will be the first Black coach in any sport at Nebraska
HBCU golf stars shine at inaugural Charlie Sifford Centennial Cup at Quail Hollow
HBCU golf programs got a taste of the big-time at Quail Hollow in the inaugural Charlie Sifford Centennial Cup at the start of the week.
UNC legend Rod Broadway reflects on lifetime of HBCU coaching success
Rod Broadway was one of the first significant football players at UNC. But he would find his most meaningful success in HBCU football.
NC A&T expects to become largest HBCU ever
NC A&T expects to increase enrollment yet again, and become the largest HBCU student body of all-time heading into fall 2022.
NFL preseason : HBCU standouts from Friday
Six guys made plays on Friday night.
Baltimore Ravens WR Shemar Bridges could be another HBCU find
Former Fort Valley State receiver Shemar Bridges made several big grabs for the Baltimore Ravens under the bright lights on Thursday.
NIL: Shaqir O’Neal, Shedeur Sanders HBCU athletes with highest value
Shaqir O’Neal plus Shedeur Sanders and two of his Jackson State teammates are the most valuable NIL HBCU athletes according to index.
The Rock, XFL hope to have found HBCU gems
The XFL held a showcase at Jackson State to ensure it got a look at top available talent from HBCU football.
HBCU Showcase features mix of old and new hoopsters
A host of HBCU ballers showed their stuff and got a chance to extend their careers before pro scouts at the NBA Summer League in Vegas. Former Hampton star Davion Warren (above) was among the most impressive.
HBCU NFL veteran Javon Hargrave headed for SC State Hall of Fame
“I like to say we always get it out of the mud. The one thing about South Carolina State [is] I’ve seen people before me going to the league [National Football League]. So, I knew I had a chance to go to the NFL just looking at some of the people before me.”