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HBCU Football Players Named Campbell Trophy Finalists
We love celebrating athletes whose on-the-field success is matched with their off-the-field success, so we're excited to write about Benedict College defensive end, Loobert...
Deion Sanders Should Tell Colorado “No” And Keep Elevating HBCU Football
On Saturday, Colorado reportedly made Jackson St. head coach Deion Sanders an offer to become the Buffaloes' next head coach.
In response, Deion should politely...
Sanders-Robinson Heated Handshake Gives HBCU Football More Great Attention
HBCU football wants more attention. Yesterday's postgame handshake between Jackson St.'s Deion Sanders and Alabama St.'s Eddie Robinson Jr., provided it.
As law enforcement escorted...
Eddie George, Tennessee State Score Another Big Win For HBCU Football
Tennessee State's biggest of 2021 occurred when the school signed former NFL All Pro running back, Eddie George, as their new head football coach.
After...
Deion Sanders Awakens The Sleeping Giant Of HBCU Football
On December 15, 2021, Deion Sanders and Jackson State University (JSU) shocked the college football world by flipping the #1 recruit in 2022, defensive...
HBCU Football And Steelers Legend, Bill Nunn, Enshrined In Pro Football HOF
Earlier this week, before the NFL Draft started, legendary Steelers scout, Bill Nunn, was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It was...
HS QB Who Lost Football Scholarship For Saying “N-Word” From Rap Song Gets Offer...
When we all last saw, Marcus Stokes, he was having his football scholarship from Florida rescinded because he was seen on video repeating rap...
Grambling St. Names Mickey Joseph New Head Football Coach
On Monday morning, storied HBCU football program Grambling State named longtime college football coach Mickey Joseph its new head football coach.
https://twitter.com/GSU_TIGERS/status/1736806988678672569
Joseph becomes the Tigers'...
Colorado’s Victory Is A Win For Deion, The School And HBCUs
There was nothing bigger on Saturday than Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes.
Their game against TCU in Texas was a much-hyped event that officially...
Diddy Is Honoring $1 Million Pledge To Jackson St. Football
Diddy always told people that he wouldn't stop and later today he'll prove that again.
On June 26th, 2022 at the BET Award, an emotional...
Tennessee St. Adds Hockey, Elevating The Ascent Of HBCU Athletics
On Wednesday afternoon, Tennessee State held a press conference to present a long-awaited and highly anticipated announcement.
Ice hockey was coming to HBCU athletics.
https://twitter.com/TSUTigersHockey/status/1674116942653714433
In the...
Angry At Deion’s Colorado Purge? Blame The Business Of College Football
College football fans are up in arms about Deion Sanders' roster purge at the University of Colorado, and rightfully so as it's alarming to...
Wayne State Hires Tyrone Wheatley As New Head Football Coach
Former Michigan Wolverines' star Tyrone Wheatley is returning home as the new head football coach of the Wayne State Warriors.
Late last week, Wheatley was...
Kyle Jackson Named Bowie State’s Head Football Coach
Great news for Kyle Jackson as Bowie State removed the interim tag from his title and officially named him its head football coach.
Jackson became...
Ed Reed Agrees To Become Bethune-Cookman’s New Head Football Coach
Ed Reed has joined the ranks of former NFL players heading to HBCU institutions as football coaches.
This afternoon, Reed agreed to become the new...
Deion’s All Set, But Where Are College Football’s Other Black Coaches?
Almost one year ago to the day, I wrote a story about the void of Black coaches during college football's hiring season that came...
Deion Sanders Tempers Tradition To Strengthen Jackson St. Football’s Future
Saturday's Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis featuring Jackson St. and Tennessee St. had the potential to be a great one.
While Eddie George kept his...
HBCU Students Chosen For NFL’s Sports Medicine Diversity Initiative
The NFL's diversity push, particularly through involvement with HBCU institutions, continues.
Yesterday the league, in partnership with the NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) and the Professional...
Could Deion Sanders Turn Jackson St. Into An HBCU Notre Dame?
What Deion Sanders has done in and for HBCU football in under three years is remarkable.
Named Jackson State's 21st head football coach in September...
Deion Sanders Donating Half His Salary To JSU Football Facility Renovations
Deion Sanders has brought a tidal wave of attention to Jackson State and HBCU football in general. His presence has captivated the media and...
Arkansas Pine Bluff Athletics’ Financial Challenges Prove HBCUs Need More Support
HBCU institutions have received a wealth of support in recent years.
From donations and fundraisers to famous coaches and sponsorships, HBCU schools and their...
HBCU Virginia State Adds Men’s And Women’s Soccer And Lacrosse
The growth of HBCU sports continues, this time at Virginia State University (VSU).
Earlier this week, the university announced they were adding both men's and...
Tennessee State, Predators To Raise Money For HBCU Hockey Program
Tennessee State made headlines when they announced they were looking to start an ice hockey program.
Mikki Allen, Tennessee State's athletics director, made the announcement...
Fisk University Starting First HBCU Women’s Gymnastics Program
The growth of HBCU athletic programs continued on Friday when Fisk University announced it was launching "the first HBCU Intercollegiate Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Team."
In...
Virginia Hires Tony Elliott As New Head Football Coach
The Virginia Cavaliers have their new man, and his name is Tony Elliott.
On Friday, UVA named Elliott their Fralin Family Head Football Coach, their...
College Football Hits Warp Speed With Hires, But Where Are The Black Coaches?
The NFL dominated on Thanksgiving night, with the Raiders and the Cowboys attracting over 38 million viewers. But since then, college football told the...
Grambling Parts Ways With Head Football Coach Broderick Fobbs
On Monday, Grambling State University parted ways with their head coach, Broderick Fobbs.
It was a bittersweet moment for both the school and Fobbs, who...
HBCU Program Jackson State Fields First Player With NIL Deal
At midnight, the long awaited NIL opportunities for NCAA athletes commenced. And leading the way was Jackson State defensive end, Antwan Owens.
https://twitter.com/RossDellenger/status/1410448170614673409
Ross Dellenger of...
Eddie George Officially Introduced As Head Football Coach At Tennessee St.
On Tuesday morning, former NFL runningback and Tennessee Titans legend, Eddie George, was officially introduced as the new head coach at Tennessee State University.
George...
Instead Of Wondering What’s Next For Deion, Celebrate What He’s Doing
Deion Sanders is no stranger to attention for he is a lightning rod for it-deserved, unwarranted and self-generated.
When he was given the head coaching...
Kamala Harris Can Work With Sports To Win The White House
In a little over a week, Kamala Harris ignited a blue tsunami of support after President Biden, who announced he won't run for re-election,...
1930 Yankee Stadium Negro League Game Was About More Than Baseball
Yankee Stadium is known as the House that Ruth built, but the legendary stadium also has a historic connection to the Negro Leagues and...
MLB/FOX Puts Black Baseball History In Primetime With Rickwood Field Game
On Thursday night, Black baseball history will be highlighted in primetime when Fox Sports airs the St. Louis Cardinals vs San Francisco Giants game...
Black Athletes Must Join Emmitt Smith’s Attack On Florida’s Anti-DEI Efforts
Under Ron DeSantis, Florida has become an unfriendly, uninviting and fearfully hostile state for Black people.
The Florida Governor has used bullying and fascist tactics...
The 2023 Celebration Bowl Is Rooted In History
The 2023 Celebration Bowl featuring Florida A&M University and Howard University occurs on the 90th anniversary of their first matchup. The inaugural Orange Blossom...
Some Of The Lessons Learned From The 2022 Celebration Bowl
The 2022 Celebration Bowl was a thrilling game that many didn't think would be as exciting as it was.
Coach Prime led his Jackson St....
Instead Of Hating, Appreciate Deion Sanders For What He Did At Jackson St.
On Saturday night, the worst-kept sports news of the week became official when Colorado announced that Deion Sanders was their new head football coach.
It...
College Gameday Is Headed To Jackson St. And The Hate Ensues
Deion Sanders' presence at Jackson St. has revived HBCU football and ushered in a new era for the once-dominant and legendary programs in Black...
If Asked, Deion Sanders Should Tell Georgia Tech “Thanks, But No Thanks”
Everybody is born with a mission and/or purpose in life. Some find it earlier and/or easier than others.
Deion Sanders found a new mission through...
Deion Sanders Continues Power Moves And Lands Another Big Transfer
Deion Sanders' big personality has shaken up both the HBCU landscape and the world of college football.
Since arriving at Jackson St. in 2020, he's...
Deion Sanders, JSU Leaving The Southern Heritage Classic Is Sad But Understandable
When Deion Sanders became Jackson State's head football coach in September of 2020, both the program and the country were in states of uncertainty.
The...
Hue Jackson Hiring Art Briles Is A Bad Look For Grambling
Grambling State football's rejuvenation started this past December when former NFL head coach Hue Jackson was hired as the Tigers' new head coach.
In...
Kristen Hayden Becomes USA Diving’s First Black Female National Champion
In a week filled with HBCU football, NFL playoff maneuvers, Steph Curry's record, Urban Meyer's downfall and Covid's wrath across sports, most missed the...
Mike Tomlin, Deion Sanders Should Be Coaches Of The Year
Mike Tomlin and Deion Sanders are future and current Hall of Fame football talents who are both loved and criticized by many.
While Tomlin didn't...
“Athletes For Harris” Launches In Support Of Kamala Harris
From the moment Kamala Harris emerged as the Democratic Presidential candidate, a surge of enthusiasm and excitement has swelled, with groups forming to support...
Maryland Eastern Shore Gives AD Tara Owens Five-Year Extension
The start of the college football season has delivered great news for Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks' fans as the school has given Vice President...
Ravens Super Bowl Star Jacoby Jones Passes Away
Sad news from the NFL came on Sunday when former Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones passed away at the age of 40.
https://twitter.com/NFLPA/status/1812546014290596022
"We are deeply...
Jamaal Walton Returns To VMI As Director Of Athletics
On Friday, Jamaal Walton returned to Virginia Military Institute (VMI) in a happy homecoming as he was named the school's director of intercollegiate athletics.
Walton,...
NAACP Urges Black Athletes To Take A Stand Against Florida’s “Anti-Black Policies”
Last May, the NAACP issued a warning to Black people thinking about traveling to Florida. Now it's done the same for Black student-athletes.
On Monday,...
Jordan Love Is Following The Path Traveled By Steve McNair
After three seasons at Utah State, Jordan Love's ascent on the NFL Draft boards began.
After finishing his junior year at Utah State in 2019...
Can Rowing Become A Home For Black Athletes?
Most sports are inclusive and have shed, or are shedding, their exclusionary roots and barriers to entry to embrace, respect and protect diversity and...
DeSantis Has $1 Million For FSU To Sue The CFP But Not For Black...
Last week, we watched Florida State get robbed by the College Football Playoff (CFP) committee when the Seminoles were excluded from the playoffs in...
Doug Williams, James Harris Honored With Field Naming At Grambling
Yesterday, Grambling State University announced they would be honoring two of their legendary players, Doug Williams and James "Shack" Harris", by naming the field...
Deion Sanders Has Made Saturdays A Black Family Gathering Day
Over the past two weeks, nothing has been bigger in college sports than Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes.
College football fans and celebrities from...
Deion Sanders Isn’t A Businessman. He’s a Business, Man.
Jay-Z could easily have been describing Deion Sanders when he tore up the remix for "Diamonds From Sierra Leone" for Sanders is much more...
SlamBall’s Return Was A Hard-Hitting Slam Dunk
24 years ago, fans were introduced to a high-flying, trampoline-bouncing, hard-hitting, trash-talking, dunking-all-on-your-head sport called SlamBall.
At first, many thought it was a gimmick that...
The Power Of Coach Prime Is Why Colorado Got A Big 12 Invite
Late Wednesday evening, news broke that the Big 12 voted unanimously to invite the University of Colorado away from the Pac 12 and to...
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Athletics Gets Much-Needed Financial Gift From Alumni Couple
Last year we wrote about the athletic department at the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff (UAPB) to illustrate the financial difficulties many HBCU athletic departments...
Charles Barkley Delivers For Bethune-Cookman As Promised
Charles Barkley has been delivering on his efforts to help HBCUs, and this month he came through again.
Last week, the first installment of Barkley's...
Gutting Affirmative Action Will Also Impact Black Student Athletes
The Supreme Court's decision to gut Affirmative Action last week has had an immediate impact.
Beleaguered colleges and universities across many states, particularly those...
NFL Expands Initiative To Increase Diversity In Sports Medicine
On Monday, the NFL, the NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) and the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS) jointly announced the expansion of the NFL...
New Hampton AD Anthony Henderson Officially Returns Home To The Pirates
In this age of rapid technology development, experience does still matter. That's especially true for new Hampton University Athletic Director, Anthony Henderson.
"I've been at...
Lessons Learned From Ed Reed’s Brief Time With Bethune-Cookman
Ed Reed's bizarre and brief time with Bethune-Cookman began with an exciting announcement on December 27th that the university reached an agreement with the...
New Fiesta Bowl CEO Erik Moses Never Planned To Be A Trailblazer, But It’s...
Erik Moses didn't set out to be a trailblazer, but his career path has made him exactly that.
Moses has opened doors and made history...
Kyrie Irving Is Helping Others Out Yet It’s Crickets From The Media
Kyrie Irving is an easy target for media clickbait fodder.
His first name alone will spark an eruption on Twitter, and most of the time...
Mickey Joseph Becomes The First Black Head Coach In Nebraska Sports History
The Nebraska Cornhuskers finally ended the Scott Frost era and then made history by naming Mickey Joseph interim head football coach for the remainder...
Jackson Water Crisis Has Deion Sanders, JSU In “Crisis Mode”
The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi has affected everyone in the city, including Deion Sanders and Jackson State University.
Coach Prime took to Instagram to...
Nick Saban Got A Massive New Deal And NIL Haters Went Silent
Nick Saban is, undisputably, the most powerful coach in college football.
As such, you would expect his paycheck to match his status, which it has.
Previously,...
The Power Of Deion Sanders Leads To American Airlines JSU Sponsorship
There is no doubting Deion Sanders' impact and influence on the Jackson State Tigers football team.
In two seasons he's led the team to a...
The Big Ten’s Kevin Warren Now Wields The College Sports Infinity Stones
Last week Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren became Iron Man and snatched all of the Infinity Stones away from the SEC to form the...
Deion Sanders Claps Back At Nick Saban Over Paying Player Accusation
On Wednesday, Alabama coach Nick Saban lashed out at Jimbo Fisher and Deion Sanders, accusing the coaches of buying players.
“I mean, we were second...
Nick Saban Going Full Nino Brown Was Petty And Hypocritical
When Nick Saban is mad and wants to vent, it's apparent he prefers to go scorched earth and take everyone down with him.
That's what...
Washington Commanders Create Doug Williams Diversity Coaching Fellowship
If you know football, you know Doug Williams.
Grambling legend, Tampa Bay great and the first Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl.
Since then, Williams...
Honor Jackie Robinson But Continue His Fight As A Bringer Of Change
75 years ago today, Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier when he walked onto the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15th, 1947.
Today...
Nick Saban Criticizing NIL As A Way To “Buy Players” Is Hilariously Hypocritical
NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals were created to finally provide college athletes with a path to financial compensation for their long-standing unpaid labor.
As athletes...
Hines Ward, Rod Woodson Among Among New XFL Coaching Hires
Today XFL owners Dany Garcia and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson revealed their eight head coaching hires for the soon to be re-launched league.
The list...
Johnny Grier, NFL’s First Black Referee, Passes Away
On a day where big NFL moves and signings dominated the headlines, we were sad to hear about the passing of Johnny Grier, the...
Hue Jackson Officially Introduced As Grambling’s New Head Coach
When Grambling parted ways with Broderick Fobbs, the school needed to bring in a big name with solid coaching skills to replace him.
Well, they...
Howard University Raises Over $3 Million For Golf Program
Recently, most of the news surrounding HBCU athletics revolved around the hiring of big-name coaches. Jackson State hired Deion Sanders. Eddie George was named...
NIL Deals Can Get Black Athletes Paid And Restore Past Wrongs
"I'm overcharging ni**as for what they did to the Cold Crush. Pay us like you owe us for all the years that you hoed...
