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The Yard: Black College Football is Back
September 07, 2009 by
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The Yard is a daily collection of black college sports headlines.
South Carolina State wins a close one against Grambling in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge…. (Times and Democrat)
…and the economic hardships facing black colleges continue post-Challenge. (Orlando Sentinel)
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Thoughts on the MEAC/SWAC Challenge
September 06, 2009 by
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Now that I’ve had a chance to watch the full replay of the 2009 MEAC/SWAC Challenge featuring South Carolina State and Grambling State, I can now share a few thoughts on the match-up and how this will resonate for the rest of the black college football season.
What does it...
Shaw Beats Bethune-Cookman: Biggest Win in Bears History?
September 06, 2009 by
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The Shaw Bears traveled into Daytona Beach to take on a Bethune-Cookman Wildcats program that was young and upset-minded to shock the MEAC conference. A rainstorm and a turnover-plagued four quarters later, the Bears left the beach with a 20-6 win over the Wildcats; a victory that...
Black Colleges Can’t Play if Boosters Don’t Pay
September 03, 2009 by
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If you are one of those fans that wonder why your team has run-down facilities, empty seats on game day, and an overall low morale around the athletics program, consider wiping your tears with a receipt.
Here’s a post from Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel about Duke Crittenden...
North Carolina Central Debuts “Eagle Talk” Sports Radio
September 02, 2009 by
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For North Carolina Central Eagles fans looking for more information on Eagles athletics, set your radio dial to Rejoice 1410 A.M.for Eagle Talk, a weekly, 30-minute broadcast covering everything Eagles.
I like the fact that NCCU is crafting more venues for fan interactivity with the...
SWAC Secures Farmers Insurance Sponsorship
September 02, 2009 by
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If State Farm Insurance is the play cousin to black college sports throughout the nation, than Farmers Insurance is the auntie of the SWAC. The insurance company will be the title sponsor for the SWAC football and basketball championships, and will be touted as the “Official...
FAMU Rattlers Have Score to Settle in Season Opener with Delaware State
September 02, 2009 by
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Delaware State may not have the confidence of preseason voters, and they may not have a member on the all-conference preseason team, but they do have two things over the Florida A&M Rattlers heading into this weekend’s season opener in Tallahassee.
An undefeated record in...
Todd Bozeman Talks Recruiting
September 01, 2009 by
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It may be football season, but its never out of season to talk about black college basketball’s premier team, the Morgan State University Bears. Todd Bozeman recently did a Q&A with the Baltimore Sun, and you can tell that recruiting to Baltimore has become a question of...
Why Facilities Matter: The Southern Jaguars Edition
September 01, 2009 by
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Often, you hear advocates for black colleges and black college athletics pining for newer and better facilities. To the ignorant ear, it may sound like a bunch of whining and crying about something that has very little to do with the outcome on the field or court.
But for black colleges...
Could Bethune-Cookman Bust Up the MEAC Party?
August 31, 2009 by
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The consensus among most black college football enthusiasts, myself included, is that Florida A&M is going to run away with the MEAC football championship. Too many weapons, too many seniors, perfect timing.
But Bethune-Cookman may have other plans, particularly since their last...
Morehouse College “House of Funk” Marching Band 2009 Debut
August 31, 2009 by
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Not too bad from the House of Funk to start off the 2009 season. Aside from the old Juvenile track, a pretty decent show.
What do the other black college marching bands have up their sleeves so far this year? Feel free to send videos to jarrett-at-hbcusportsblog-dot-com.
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Believe in the Shaw Bears
August 31, 2009 by
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A few weeks back, I asked why people were hesitant to pick the Shaw Bears for a third-consecutive CIAA football championship. Saturday against the Elizabeth City State Vikings, the Bears made me look real good with a 54-30 mauling in the champs’ season opener.
Obviously, the...
Mississippi State University – Friend to SWAC Football?
August 31, 2009 by
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There’s nothing I hate more than black colleges playing guaranteed games. They don’t help teams improve their experience or talent, they have a negative effect on recruiting, and they cause severe morale problems among the alumni and supporter base.
But, until that same...
Winston-Salem State to Welcome Back Bill Hayes?
August 29, 2009 by
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Bill Hayes might be coming back to Winston-Salem State University to fill its vacant athletic director position, according to John Dell’s report with the Winston-Salem Journal.
Bill Hayes, who led the WSSU football program to its greatest heights in the late 1970s and early...
Saint Paul’s Cancels Season Opener, Forgot to Order Equipment
August 29, 2009 by
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At some point, HBCU’s are going to get tired of being the butt of jokes, the answer to a random trivia question of dubious college sports lore, or just plain ignored.
St. Pauls College had to cancel today’s game against West Virginia Wesleyan because they had no helmets...
Walter McCoy Resigns as FAMU Track and Field Coach
August 29, 2009 by
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Just a week after he was introduced in his new gig, Walter McCoy is out as track and field coach at FAMU. McCoy resigned amid an arrest for employment fraud earlier this week, and the announcement came from FAMU administration on Thursday night.
To most observers of black college sports...
Problems on Grambling Offensive Line?
August 28, 2009 by
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Grambling running back Frank Warren was expected to do great things in 2008, but conditioning was one of the early reasons given for what ultimately turned into a sophomore slump that yielded just 546 yards and four touchdowns on the season.
Greg Dillon came into his own last season...
Albany State and Chowan Find Room For Improvement
August 28, 2009 by
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If you are a fan of great offense and resilient defense, then you certainly got a treat in Albany State’s 36-21 season-opening victory over Chowan.
The projected champs of the SIAC looked anything but in the opening half of the contest, but buckled-down on defense, forcing five...
Don’t Sleep on the Lane Dragons
August 27, 2009 by
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There’s a team in the SIAC with a senior-laden offensive line, an all-conference tight end, and a senior quarterback with the ability to make plays through the air or on the ground. It may sound like Albany State or Tuskegee, but it’s actually the Lane Dragons, and they...
Former Bowie State Coach Luke D’Alessio is a Fashionista…
August 27, 2009 by
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Former Bowie State men’s basketball coach Luke D’Alessio was sure to land on his feet after being inexplicably fired by the now departed AD Derek Carter. No one would have guessed that it would be in an entirely different country.
D’Alessio has accepted a job with...
Notes From MEAC/SWAC Challenge Conference Call
August 26, 2009 by
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A conference call was held this afternoon in anticipation of the upcoming MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando. Below are some key notes from participants on the call, MEAC Commissioner Dennis Thomas, SWAC Commissioner Duer Sharp, and MEAC/SWAC Challenge Executive Director Nikki Godfrey...
More Passing Out of Delaware State Offense in 2009?
August 26, 2009 by
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No one would ever confuse the Delaware State offense for one out of the pass-happy SWAC, but that with two capable quarterbacks in Anthony Glaud and Nick Elko, the Hornets may look to the air for a return to championship-caliber performance.
Offensive coordinator Doug Sams and defensive...
North Carolina Central Names Michael Johnson Starting Quarterback
August 26, 2009 by
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And credit to the NCCU Eagles for getting interactive with the announcement on YouTube!
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Kentucky State Football: A Blessing to Incoming Freshmen
August 25, 2009 by
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It’s not unusual to see football players helping to move students in prior to the beginning of Fall classes. But I always wonder if the Kentucky State coaches and players considered the mental and physical strain required of this community service project?
First off, freshmen...
Kentucky State Football: A Blessing to Incoming Freshman
August 25, 2009 by
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It’s not unusual to see football players helping to move students in prior to the beginning of Fall classes. But I always wonder if the Kentucky State coaches and players considered the mental and physical strain required of this community service project?
First off, freshmen...
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