MEAC, Alcorn’s Dr. Dennis Thomas headed to HOF
Dr. Dennis Thomas, former MEAC commissioner and Alcorn State lineman headed to HOF.
HBCU Combine 2022 to give stars a chance to shine
The 2022 HBCU Combine Presented by Microsoft Office will take place at the end of the month.
HBCU NFL ProFile – Dec. 30 2021 to Jan. 3, 2022
Prairie View product Khadarel Hodge (#18) had his best day of the season while Darius Leonard again showed whey he’s an all-pro. Check out those two and the rest of the HBCU NFL players on this week’s ProFile.
CIAA Hall of Fame Class 2022 announced
The 2022 CIAA Hall of Fame class has been announced. It features former basketball stars, coaches and administrators.
North Carolina A&T women, NCCU men dealing with COVID protocols
The North Carolina A&T women and NC Central men have had their schedules altered due to COVID protocols.
Ken Free, former MEAC commish, passes away
Ken Free, the first full-time commissioner of the MEAC, has passed away. He was instrumental in helping the fledgling league secure D1 status.
HBCU NFL Profile for games of Dec. 23-27, 2021
Las Vegas offensive tackle Brandon Parker (#75, NC A&T) heads out of the Raiders’ tunnel with defensive tackle Clelin Ferrell (#99) for their game Sunday vs. the Denver Broncos. Parker and the O-line played well in a 17-13 Raiders win. Check out all the HBCU NFL players in this week’s ProFile.
MEAC basketball: Sizing up the teams and the players
Defending MEAC champion Norfolk State is off to a 9-4 start, 6-4 vs. Div. I competition as the league heads for a not-so-certain conference schedule.
HBCU NFL ProFile for games of Dec. 16-21, 2021
Chester Rogers (#80 above) had 118 all-purpose yards but it wasn’t enough for Tennessee to get a win over Pittsburgh. Darius Leonard led the Colts over the Patriots and won AFC Defensive Player of the Week. Check out all the HBCU NFL standouts in this week’s ProFile.
South Carolina State basketball is hot right now
South Carolina State is off to a solid start under new head coach Tony Madlock Sr. as it has won five of its last six games.
Decobie Durant named to multiple All-American teams
Decobie Durant capped off his South Carolina State career on Saturday with a Celebration Bowl victory. He’s also been voted an All-American multiple times.
MEAC Basketball ESPN TV Schedule 2022
Norfolk State and North Carolina Central will make two appearances on the 2022 MEAC Basketball TV schedule for the ESPN networks.
HBCU alumna Tiffani-Dawn Sykes named to NCAA Committee
Tiffani-Dawn Sykes, a Virginia State and Grambling State alumna, has been named to the NCAA Olympic Sports Liaison Committee.
Juwan Carter cemented his legacy by staying after coaching change
Juwan Carter committed to Norfolk State back in 2016. He stuck with the program and left his mark on it. That doesn’t happen quite as much as it used to.
MEAC names Carter, Durant Players of The Year
The MEAC has named Norfolk State quarterback Juwan Carter and South Carolina State defensive back Dacobie Durant the conference players of the year.