Lewis Catches Johnny Manziel Sleeping-Literally
Sorry bro I had to lol @JManziel2 😴😴😴 pic.twitter.com/shYchLyWRY– Keith Lewis (@KLou_3) April 7, 2014 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Johnny Manziel is a household name among football fans. Keith Lewis is not. But both the Texas A&M quarterback and the Virginia University of Lynchburg defensive back are visiting the Oakland Raiders in preparation for the NFL Draft. Big […]
TSU’s Rodgers-Cromartie Signs With Giants
After a year out West with the Denver Broncos, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is back in blue and white and NFC East-bound. The former Tennessee State standout signed with the New York Giants on Monday. Giants beat out Jets to sign Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie in a 5-year deal worth $39 million http://t.co/cgN6aTjO8l– New York Post (@nypost) March 18, […]
HBCU Pro Prospects: Crowell Draws Comparisons To Lynch
(FanSided.com photo) The NFL Draft is still almost two months away, but Isaiah Crowell already knows of a few teams who may look to select him. The Alabama State running back said several NFL teams have shown interest in him. “I have talked with the Browns and the Raiders, and the Ravens I have talked […]
Cox Puts On Solid Show At Jackson State Pro Day
Qua Cox ran a 4.52 40 in the rain. (News Captain U photo) Jackson State cornerback Qua Cox has been billed as one of the top FCS defensive backs and perhaps the top HBCU prospect in the 2014 NFL Draft. Cox participated in Pro Day at JSU on Thursday and put up some pretty impressive […]
VUL’s Lewis Runs 4.41 40 At Pro Day
//instagram.com/p/lI9DqOCjvk/embed/ The NFL Draft is still two months away, but Pro Day season is here. Virginia University of Lynchburg cornerback Keith Lewis held his today, and more than a dozen scouts came to watch. Lewis didn’t disappoint, as he ran an unofficial 4.22 in the 40 Yard Dash.The official time has been confirmed at 4.41. […]
2014 HBCU Pro Prospects: Alcorn’s Walker Could Be A Steal
Alcorn State running back Arnold Walker was named SWAC Co-Offensive Player of The Year. (The Advocate photo) Arnold Walker, Alcorn State Walker had an up and down career at Alcorn State, ending it with a bang. The Atlanta native had a banner 2013 season, rushing for nearly 1,200 yards while averaging over 5 yards per […]
HBCU Ties To Super Bowl XLVIII
Denver’s Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is one of three HBCU products participating in Sunday’s Super Bowl. CB, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie: The Denver Broncos corner played his college ball at Tennessee State. Currently holds the distinction as being the last HBCU player selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. QB, Tavaris Jackson: Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback starred […]
VUL’s Lewis Invited to College All-Star Game
Keith Lewis picked off seven passes in 2013. (photo via Twitter) Scan the list of invitees to the College All-Star Game, and you’ll see a lot of names from familiar places. Georgia Tech, USC, Tennessee and…well, you get the picture. Well you can add tiny Virginia University of Lynchburg to that list as well. Defensive […]
Eight HBCU Players Headed To Medal of Honor Bowl
Jackson State’s Zach Pendleton has accepted an invite to the Medal of Honor Bowl. College all-star games have always been around, but each year there seem to be more and more. One of the newest all-star games is the Medal of Honor Bowl. The inaugural game will be played on Jan. 11 in Charleston, SC. […]
HBCU Alums Thriving In CFL
When most fans think of pro football, the NFL is the only league that matters. And while it’s true that it is by far the most prestigious league, it isn’t the only one. The Canadian Football League is considered perhaps the best alternative to the NFL, and several of its alumni have gone on to […]
Former TSU Star Earns AFC Defensive Player of The Week
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie earned AFC Defensive POTW for his performance against the Redskins. As the latest first-round NFL Draft pick to come from an HBCU, Denver Broncos cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has a lot of people rooting for him. The former Tennessee State put up a big time performance on Sunday against the Washington Redskins, earning him […]
Former Steeler, UAPB Great Dies
Former UAPB star L.C. Greenwood died on Sunday. (Sports Illustrated photo) Sad news to report. Less than a week after being nominated for the Black College Football Hall of Fame, former Pittsburgh Steeler L.C. Greenwood died on Sunday. The former UAPB star was a part of the famed “Steel Curtain Defense” that helped Pittsburgh to […]
’77 CIAA Champs Headline Latest WSSU Hall of Fame Class
Former WSSU football coach and current Delaware State head coach Kermit Blount will be inducted into the C.E. Gaines Hall of Fame at WSSU as a member of the 1977 CIAA championship team. (WS Journal Photo) Winston-Salem State announced its latest Hall of Fame Class on Friday, and it was rather football heavy. That may […]
"Breaking The Line" Brings Black College Football History To Life
It’s hard to imagine major college football programs like LSU and Florida without any Black players today, but that was once a reality. As late as the 1960s, such institutions were closed to Black athletes. Those who wished to pursue an education or dream of playing in the NFL had to pursue those aspirations at […]
Several Pro Prospects Roam SWAC Defensive Backfields
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 defensive backs in the SWAC. Tomorrow, the CIAA.Qua Cox, Jackson State Simply put, Cox isn’t just the best cornerback in the SWAC, he’s one of the better ones […]