All posts tagged "History"

A complete, brief history of HBCU quarterbacks picked in NFL Draft

Only 13 quarterbacks from HBCUs have been selected in the NFL Draft in the last half a century. Here is how they...

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Former Jackson State star inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame

Leon Gray in his prime was the best offensive tackle in the NFL.

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Earl Monroe to be honored in Winston-Salem

The Pearl will be honored for an era where his basketball talent brought a city together.

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Top MEAC Defense of HBCU Gameday Era

MEAC teams in general pride themselves on defense, but which defensive unit has been the best since 2012?

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HBCU QBU: Howard University

Howard University has produced a number of exciting playmakers at the quarterback position over the last several decades.

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Alcorn State

HBCU Quarterback U: Alcorn State

Steve McNair aside, Alcorn State has produced a lot of quarterback talent over the years. Is The Reservation "HBCU QBU?"

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Former Olympian, NCCU track star passes away

Charles Foster was the no. 1 ranked hurdler in the world during his NCCU career.

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Former Prairie View A&M and Pro Football great Clem Daniels passes away

Clem Daniels is a central figure in Oakland Raiders history.

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How moving to D1 nearly killed the MEAC in the 1980s

Moving to Division I competition was a lofty goal for the young MEAC that left several schools sliding in and out of...

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Moton to have High School jersey retired alongside NBA stars

Before becoming a NCCU Eagle, LeVelle Moton was a star for the Enloe Eagles.

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Culture

The internet can’t get enough of this WSSU-era Stephen A. Smith photo

A nearly 30-year old photo of Stephen A. Smith from his Winston-Salem State days has resurfaced and taken the internet by storm.

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Coppin State: The Basketball Rose That Grew From Concrete

To the college hoops world, Coppin State came out of no where in 1997. The "stepchild" of Baltimore basketball came up the...

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CIAA

Joe Taylor finally gets his due, selected to CFB Hall of Fame

Winning championships at three different HBCUs in four decades at two levels has put Joe Taylor in the College Football Hall of...

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Culture

Eric Moore: The Man Who Brought HBCU Sports To The Internet (Part II)

Eric Moore, educated at NC State in the late 1960s, saw a need for access to HBCU sports information, filled a void...

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