The 2nd Annual HBCU All-Star Game launched from Space City (Houston) with hopes of sending the careers of young talented college players into the trajectory of the NBA. It was a game that featured lots of fast breaks, blocked shots, and high-flying slam dunks. “Team Dick Barnett honored Dr. Dick Barnett who became an HBCU […]
Dematrius Davis transferred to Alabama State after a redshirt year in 2021 at Auburn University. Before, Davis, who was an outstanding dual-threat quarterback coming out of High School, led the Mustangs to a pair of Texas state titles and a runner-up finish before signing with Auburn. ESPN rated him the No. 4 dual-threat recruit nationally […]
Alabama State had a great bounce-back victory against Bethune-Cookman 38-24 this past Saturday. Offensively, the Hornets showed more aggression in attacking downfield. Quarterback Ryan Nettles threw his first touchdown passes of the season with two while running back Jacory Merritt rushed for two touchdowns as well. The defense as a whole stepped up a lot […]
The Alabama State Hornets take on the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, Sat. at 11 am. The Hornets are coming off a shortened offseason as their original fall season was moved to the spring because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Playing only six games and finishing with a 3-3 record, they would like […]
The 2021 Orange Blossom Classic will have Florida A&M Rattlers facing the Jackson State Tigers at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. This game will be featured on ESPN 2 at 5 pm est. Jackson State and FAMU are heading into a big opening matchup for HBCU football, with FAMU joining the SWAC. […]
Is HBCU Football finally getting the recognition they deserve? They just might be after Jackson State University landed NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders as their new head coach. Historically, black college and university football programs have been deprived for decades of the best talent due to top prospects going to top FBS schools. The […]