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ASU33
January 24th, 2018, 01:52 PM
Since there aren't many HBCU posters on the board it'll be easier to put our offseason news under one thread.

Laker
January 24th, 2018, 06:06 PM
Any rumors of HBCU schools moving to new conferences or up or down in classification?

WestCoastAggie
January 24th, 2018, 07:10 PM
https://twitter.com/JordanCulver/status/956219214704103425


The only wild card in the schedule is Hampton. The Pirates, who have been MEAC title contenders in recent years, in November announced a move to the Big South, to be completed in July. A source in FAMU's athletic department said the Pirates are looking to immediately drop their MEAC schedule.

Interesting. Real interesting.

ASU33
January 24th, 2018, 07:39 PM
Any rumors of HBCU schools moving to new conferences or up or down in classification?

Nothing really. There has been rumblings on Virginia State possibly moving up to join the MEAC but that's about it.

ASU33
January 24th, 2018, 08:01 PM
https://hbcugameday.com/2018/01/11/hbcus-dominate-fcs-attendance-in-2017/

Great year as far as attendance for HBCUs in 2017

dgtw
January 24th, 2018, 08:03 PM
That’s kind of crappy to leave the rest of the league in the lurch like that.


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Laker
January 25th, 2018, 08:22 AM
I'm not an expert on scheduling, but how can Hampton get by with that? Don't they normally have to wait at least a year? Pretty hard to fill in those open dates for MEAC teams. Isn't there at least a monetary penalty?

ASU33
January 25th, 2018, 08:36 AM
I'm not an expert on scheduling, but how can Hampton get by with that? Don't they normally have to wait at least a year? Pretty hard to fill in those open dates for MEAC teams. Isn't there at least a monetary penalty?

My guess would be there is some type of monetary penalty. Hampton had been a pain in the arse of the MEAC for some time and many members were ready for them and pain in the arse number 2 aka Delaware State to kick rocks.

ASU33
January 25th, 2018, 08:39 AM
Alcorn State 2018 Schedule
Sept. 01 at Georgia Tech
Sept. 08 Louisiana College
Sept. 15 Texas Southern
Sept. 22 at Mississippi Valley State*
Sept. 29 at Southern*
Oct. 06 Alabama State*
Oct. 13 at Alabama A&M*
Oct. 20 Grambling State*
Oct. 27 at Prairie View A&M*
Nov. 03 at New Mexico State
Nov. 10 Bye Week
Nov. 17 Jackson State*

WestCoastAggie
January 25th, 2018, 09:08 AM
My guess would be there is some type of monetary penalty. Hampton had been a pain in the arse of the MEAC for some time and many members were ready for them and pain in the arse number 2 aka Delaware State to kick rocks.

They can do it as we've been rotating two teams off the schedule since SSU joined. It's possible they could do it especially since a exit fee has to be negotiated between Hampton and the MEAC Co-Ceo's. There isn't a set exit fee in the by-laws.

AggieManiac704
January 25th, 2018, 12:37 PM
If they drop without giving the MEAC a chance to rearrange the schedule for the 8 teams playing Hampton, it creates a huge cluster F. So there should be penalty.

ASU33
January 25th, 2018, 01:31 PM
If they drop without giving the MEAC a chance to rearrange the schedule for the 8 teams playing Hampton, it creates a huge cluster F. So there should be penalty.

Did you see the statement from Dr.Harvey saying that Hampton still wants in on the Celebration Bowl even as a member of the Big South? Hampton is about to become everybody's headache

kdinva
January 25th, 2018, 02:09 PM
If they drop without giving the MEAC a chance to rearrange the schedule for the 8 teams playing Hampton, it creates a huge cluster F. So there should be penalty.

HU should have been told the move will take effect 7/1/2019

When VMI went from SoCon to Big South (and vice versa), the announcements were done about 17-18 months before the switch actually happened....so no disaster of Conf. scheduling....

dgtw
January 26th, 2018, 04:14 AM
How exactly have they been a pain in the past?


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ASU33
January 26th, 2018, 12:01 PM
How exactly have they been a pain in the past?


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Hampton has played the "we'll take our ball and go home" card since about 2005 or so. At some point your conference mates will finally tell you to get the hell on!

bonarae
January 26th, 2018, 02:15 PM
MEAC-SWAC Challenge is back to a neutral site for 2018. NC Central vs. Prairie View at Georgia State Stadium.

http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20180126115304499019604&ref=rec&tm=&src=FCS

GAD
January 28th, 2018, 07:06 PM
Did you see the statement from Dr.Harvey saying that Hampton still wants in on the Celebration Bowl even as a member of the Big South? Hampton is about to become everybody's headache
Just tell them **** NO!

WestCoastAggie
January 29th, 2018, 06:56 AM
Delaware State finally hired their Head Coach, I think.

AggieManiac704
January 29th, 2018, 10:33 AM
Hampton has played the "we'll take our ball and go home" card since about 2005 or so. At some point your conference mates will finally tell you to get the hell on!

They've been trying to leave the conference for quite some time now.

Panther88
January 29th, 2018, 11:13 AM
Did you see the statement from Dr.Harvey saying that Hampton still wants in on the Celebration Bowl even as a member of the Big South? Hampton is about to become everybody's headache

They will be like TnSU on the outside looking in.

MEAC champ vs SWAC champ. It's clear as mud.

3rd Coast Tiger
January 29th, 2018, 04:14 PM
Did you see the statement from Dr.Harvey saying that Hampton still wants in on the Celebration Bowl even as a member of the Big South? Hampton is about to become everybody's headache

If I was the MEAC Commissioner I'd tell Dr. Harvey sure you can participate in the Celebration Bowl..... as a member of the MEAC.

3rd Coast Tiger
January 29th, 2018, 04:16 PM
Glad the SWAC Championship Game is still an annual game!

3rd Coast Tiger
January 29th, 2018, 04:17 PM
2018 Texas Southern Tigers Football Schedule

SEP 1 2018

TBA


UT-PERMIAN BASIN (http://utpbfalcons.com/)
HOUSTON, TEXAS
BBVA COMPASS STADIUM




http://www.tsusports.com/services/logo_handler.ashx?image_path=/images/logos/u1.png&width=72&height=72


SEP 8 2018
TEXAS STATE (http://www.txstatebobcats.com/)
SAN MARCOS, TEXAS


http://www.tsusports.com/services/logo_handler.ashx?image_path=/images/logos/a9.png&width=72&height=72
SEP 15 2018
ALCORN STATE (http://alcornsports.com/)
LORMAN, MISS.





http://www.tsusports.com/services/logo_handler.ashx?image_path=/images/logos/Houston.png&width=72&height=72
SEP 29 2018
HOUSTON (http://www.uhcougars.com/)
HOUSTON, TEXAS



http://www.tsusports.com/services/logo_handler.ashx?image_path=/images/logos/aamu.png&width=72&height=72
OCT 6 2018
ALABAMA A&M (http://aamusports.com/)
HOUSTON, TEXAS
BBVA COMPASS STADIUM


http://www.tsusports.com/services/logo_handler.ashx?image_path=/images/logos/h6.png&width=72&height=72
OCT 13 2018
GRAMBLING STATE (http://www.gsutigers.com/)
HOUSTON, TEXAS
BBVA COMPASS STADIUM



http://www.tsusports.com/services/logo_handler.ashx?image_path=/images/logos/Southern-Uni.png&width=72&height=72
OCT 20 2018
SOUTHERN (http://gojagsports.com/)
DALLAS, TEXAS


http://www.tsusports.com/services/logo_handler.ashx?image_path=/images/logos/m18.png&width=72&height=72
OCT 27 2018
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE (HOMECOMING) (http://www.hailstate.com/)
HOUSTON, TEXAS
BBVA COMPASS STADIUM





http://www.tsusports.com/services/logo_handler.ashx?image_path=/images/logos/a5.png&width=72&height=72
NOV 3 2018
ALABAMA STATE (http://bamastatesports.com/)
MONTGOMERY, ALA.




http://www.tsusports.com/services/logo_handler.ashx?image_path=/images/logos/logo1.png&width=72&height=72
NOV 17 2018
ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF (http://www.uapblionsroar.com/)
HOUSTON, TEXAS
BBVA COMPASS STADIUM





http://www.tsusports.com/services/logo_handler.ashx?image_path=/images/logos/pvamu.png&width=72&height=72
NOV 24 2018
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M (http://www.pvpanthers.com/)
PRAIRIE VIEW, TEXAS

Panther88
January 30th, 2018, 08:36 AM
HBOB did ~62K at MB-ATL. Impressive.
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ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A crowd of 62,000 fans, students and alumni took part in the 16th annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase (HBOB) on Saturday, where they enjoyed spectacular performances by eight of the nation's top Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) marching bands and GRAMMY Award-winning R&B group 112. This year's HBOB theme, "March On. Dream Together," highlighted the distinctive culture of HBCU with a musical extravaganza of unparalleled musicianship, pageantry and camaraderie.

WestCoastAggie
January 30th, 2018, 08:54 AM
HBOB did ~62K at MB-ATL. Impressive.
——————————————-
ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A crowd of 62,000 fans, students and alumni took part in the 16th annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase (HBOB) on Saturday, where they enjoyed spectacular performances by eight of the nation's top Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) marching bands and GRAMMY Award-winning R&B group 112. This year's HBOB theme, "March On. Dream Together," highlighted the distinctive culture of HBCU with a musical extravaganza of unparalleled musicianship, pageantry and camaraderie.

They didn't appear to tack on a rental fee to the tickets as it looks as Honda footed the Benz rental fee.

ASU33
January 30th, 2018, 09:59 AM
They didn't appear to tack on a rental fee to the tickets as it looks as Honda footed the Benz rental fee.

Hopefully the Celebration Bowl folks will get the memo!

Panther88
January 30th, 2018, 11:06 AM
Hopefully the Celebration Bowl folks will get the memo!

+1. I think that turned a lot of good folks away from The CB.

AggieManiac704
January 31st, 2018, 11:05 AM
+1. I think that turned a lot of good folks away from The CB.

CB went without a sponsor this year I believe. Hopefully we can land a long-term sponsor this year moving forward

- - - Updated - - -


Glad the SWAC Championship Game is still an annual game!

So the cancellation is no more?

3rd Coast Tiger
January 31st, 2018, 12:02 PM
CB went without a sponsor this year I believe. Hopefully we can land a long-term sponsor this year moving forward

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So the cancellation is no more?

Correct.

Southern University's Athletic Director (Roman Banks) mentioned on the Carlos Brown Radio Show in an interview that the SWAC Championship Game is on for 2018 and the higher seeded team will host the game.

WestCoastAggie
January 31st, 2018, 01:02 PM
The 2018 Circle City Classic will feature Bethune-Cookman Vs. Howard.

ASU33
February 1st, 2018, 11:12 AM
The 2018 Circle City Classic will feature Bethune-Cookman Vs. Howard.

Nice matchup. This should revitalize the Circle City Classic after 4 years of Central State and Kentucky State.

Panther88
February 1st, 2018, 12:08 PM
Nice matchup. This should revitalize the Circle City Classic after 4 years of Central State and Kentucky State.

I hope it draws well w/ the locals. I'm not so sure both of those fan-bases travel well.

ASU33
February 1st, 2018, 01:17 PM
I hope it draws well w/ the locals. I'm not so sure both of those fan-bases travel well.

The locals show pretty well. It has been the locals which have carried attendance the last 4 years with the D2 matchup. Howard has a nice "Big Game" fan base. The Bison fans show up for big Classics not sure about BCU though.

Panther88
February 1st, 2018, 02:02 PM
The locals show pretty well. It has been the locals which have carried attendance the last 4 years with the D2 matchup. Howard has a nice "Big Game" fan base. The Bison fans show up for big Classics not sure about BCU though.

I hope the other bison faithful are more faithful than I am. I attend a (H) game once every 2 or so years on Ga Ave. Naturally, my focus is on helping right the historical wrongs of the undergrad PV. I did the CCC while attending State@gradSch and living in the CMH. I think that was a JSU/FAMU get together and it was paaaaaaaaaaacked > 57K+, if memory serves correct. Truly enjoyed the game, atmosphere, and entire w/e.

ASU33
February 1st, 2018, 04:32 PM
I hope the other bison faithful are more faithful than I am. I attend a (H) game once every 2 or so years on Ga Ave. Naturally, my focus is on helping right the historical wrongs of the undergrad PV. I did the CCC while attending State@gradSch and living in the CMH. I think that was a JSU/FAMU get together and it was paaaaaaaaaaacked > 57K+, if memory serves correct. Truly enjoyed the game, atmosphere, and entire w/e.

The Circle City Classic will always be packed with a decent matchup because it occurs during Black Expo Weekend in Indy. Even with Central State and Kentucky State the game drew 35,000+ for those 4 years.

ASU33
February 4th, 2018, 08:28 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUvZq434fJQ&feature=youtu.be

Panther88
February 6th, 2018, 06:37 PM
The Circle City Classic will always be packed with a decent matchup because it occurs during Black Expo Weekend in Indy. Even with Central State and Kentucky State the game drew 35,000+ for those 4 years.

Local media there balked due to those 35K #s vs those historical 55- ~62/63K+ #s.

Sidebar: how is football recruiting going for AlaSU?

AggieManiac704
February 6th, 2018, 09:55 PM
I suppose we'll find out tomorrow lol

ASU33
February 7th, 2018, 10:17 AM
Local media there balked due to those 35K #s vs those historical 55- ~62/63K+ #s.

Sidebar: how is football recruiting going for AlaSU?

Recruiting is going well but then again we've always signed good classes. It's getting the production on the field that has given us issues.

Panther88
February 7th, 2018, 11:07 AM
Recruiting is going well but then again we've always signed good classes. It's getting the production on the field that has given us issues.

Saw that 4* WR you all signed. Niiiiiiiice.

ASU33
February 11th, 2018, 12:22 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXWJhaOwljE


Great documentary by NFL Films and The NFL Network

ASU33
February 11th, 2018, 12:34 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iduiH6Rhd14

Panther88
February 12th, 2018, 05:31 PM
Nice, ASU33. Very nice indeed. It's amazing how prevalent that antiquated mindset was even as recent as the early 1990s.

ASU33
February 12th, 2018, 05:42 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ros8HjGbLqk

ASU33
February 13th, 2018, 06:48 PM
Jackson State Releases 2018 Football Schedule


Sept. 1 Southern Miss Hattiesburg, MS

Sept. 8 vs. Tenn. State
(Southern Heritage Classic)
Memphis, TN

Sept. 15 Florida A&M Tallahassee, FL

Sept. 29 *Alabama A&M
(W.C. Gorden Classic)
Jackson, MS

Oct. 6 * Arkansas-Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR

Oct. 13 * Mississippi Valley State
(Homecoming) Jackson, MS

Oct. 20 North Alabama Jackson, MS

Oct. 27 *Southern Baton Rouge, LA

Nov. 3 *Prairie View A&M
(Senior Day) Jackson, MS

Nov. 10 * Alabama State Montgomery, AL

Nov. 17 * Alcorn State Lorman, MS

GAD
February 13th, 2018, 07:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iduiH6Rhd14
Joe Gilliam could have been great

Bisonoline
February 13th, 2018, 07:23 PM
Joe Gilliam could have been great

Surprised they didnt mention him. Such a shame how he ended up.

DeltaDevil662
February 14th, 2018, 06:43 AM
https://i.imgur.com/CT9RQ20.jpg

This doesn't include JUCO or transfer players. I agree that PV hit the ground running with Dooley. When you factor in the JUCO and transfers PV could be ready to make that jump next year to the top of the West

https://herosports.com/fcs/recruiting-hbcu-meac-swac-recruit-rankings-ajaj

Panther88
February 14th, 2018, 12:02 PM
Ummmmm... 662, we are trying to sneak the slc. Lets not put the cart ahead of the horse lol.

Professor
February 16th, 2018, 10:23 AM
https://i.imgur.com/CT9RQ20.jpg

This doesn't include JUCO or transfer players. I agree that PV hit the ground running with Dooley. When you factor in the JUCO and transfers PV could be ready to make that jump next year to the top of the West

https://herosports.com/fcs/recruiting-hbcu-meac-swac-recruit-rankings-ajaj

The West still is controlled by Grambling

ASU33
February 19th, 2018, 08:49 AM
The West still is controlled by Grambling

Yep. Until they're beaten it's all them with Southern as the bridesmaid

ASU33
February 20th, 2018, 06:08 PM
https://hbcusports.com/2018/02/15/alabama-state-announces-five-year-apparel-deal-with-adidas/

ASU33
February 27th, 2018, 02:47 PM
http://www.famunews.com/2018/02/john-eason-promoted-to-director-of-athletics/


John Eason named the new athletic director down at FAMU.

ASU33
March 4th, 2018, 10:47 AM
Prairie View 2018 Schedule

8/25/18 - Rice University (Houston, TX)
9/2/18 - North Carolina Central (Atlanta, GA - MEAC/SWAC Challenge) Turner Stadium
9/8/18 - Sam Houston State (Huntsville, TX)
9/15/18 - UNLV (Las Vegas, NV)
9/22/18 - Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Pine Bluff, AR)
9/29/18 - Grambling State (Dallas, TX - State Fair Classic)
10/6/18 - OPEN
10/13/18 - Southern University (PV)
10/20/18 - Open
10/27/18 - Alcorn State (PV - Homecoming)
11/3/18 - Jackson State (Jackson, MS)
11/10/18 - OPEN
11/17/18 - Alabama State (PV )
11/24/18 - Texas Southern (PV)

RootinFerDukes
March 10th, 2018, 02:12 PM
I see #1 Hampton was upset by North Carolina Central in the MEAC MBB championship. I'm sure that makes the MEAC's commissioner and other member schools happy.

kdinva
March 10th, 2018, 05:23 PM
I see #1 Hampton was upset by North Carolina Central in the MEAC MBB championship. I'm sure that makes the MEAC's commissioner and other member schools happy.

for about a week.......Hampton hoops will be in the NIT....

ASU33
March 11th, 2018, 10:03 AM
I see #1 Hampton was upset by North Carolina Central in the MEAC MBB championship. I'm sure that makes the MEAC's commissioner and other member schools happy.

I'm sure Hampton will miss the MEAC a lot more than the other way around. This internally at Hampton aren't looking the best right now. Hampton alums are less that excited about this move to the Big South.

RootinFerDukes
March 11th, 2018, 10:55 AM
for about a week.......Hampton hoops will be in the NIT....

What’s that saying? “If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?”

kdinva
March 11th, 2018, 05:39 PM
What’s that saying? “If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?”

touche......got it!!

ASU33
March 12th, 2018, 10:43 AM
https://hbcusports.com/2018/03/12/meac-and-hampton-reach-agreeable-terms-of-separation/

Hampton and the MEAC have finally come to terms!

kdinva
March 12th, 2018, 11:11 AM
https://hbcusports.com/2018/03/12/meac-and-hampton-reach-agreeable-terms-of-separation/

Hampton and the MEAC have finally come to terms!

good for all.......so Hampton v Norfolk State should happen in 2019 and beyond.....

......of course, last November Hampton bosses (Dr. Harvey) should have manned up and said: "let's move to the Big South on 7/1/19".....

ASU33
March 12th, 2018, 01:04 PM
good for all.......so Hampton v Norfolk State should happen in 2019 and beyond.....

......of course, last November Hampton bosses (Dr. Harvey) should have manned up and said: "let's move to the Big South on 7/1/19".....

Dr.Harvey has bigger problems right now like student going on strike, and a pissed off alumni base.

DeltaDevil662
March 12th, 2018, 03:57 PM
Dr.Harvey has bigger problems right now like student going on strike, and a pissed off alumni base.

Much bigger issues

I have said he won't survive this with the hot button issues today of sexual harassment/abuse over his head with his daughter as the Title IX coordinator on top of everything else you said.

blaw0203
March 12th, 2018, 04:14 PM
Good Stuff!

blaw0203
March 12th, 2018, 04:18 PM
https://hbcugameday.com/2018/01/11/hbcus-dominate-fcs-attendance-in-2017/

Great year as far as attendance for HBCUs in 2017

Good Stuff! But the numbers for Prarie View are fudged. They included figures from their Classic game when in reality, they averaged around 8k fans per game.

Laker
March 12th, 2018, 04:44 PM
Hampton & MEAC come to an agreement:

http://collegead.com/college-athletics-304/

ASU33
March 12th, 2018, 08:17 PM
Good Stuff! But the numbers for Prarie View are fudged. They included figures from their Classic game when in reality, they averaged around 8k fans per game.


Yep!xnodx

kdinva
March 14th, 2018, 11:17 AM
for 2018, if the SWAC does not have a championship game, then why still divisions?

http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20180314114546917383004

Panther88
March 14th, 2018, 12:14 PM
for 2018, if the SWAC does not have a championship game, then why still divisions?

http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20180314114546917383004

We will still have the SCG.

ASU33
March 16th, 2018, 07:48 AM
for 2018, if the SWAC does not have a championship game, then why still divisions?

http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.asp?i=20180314114546917383004

Title game is back and played on campus of the higher seed!

Anthony215
March 22nd, 2018, 01:47 PM
Anyone watch BET's The Quad??? If so could you see a situation like that happening with some of the struggling MEAC schools being forced into their state system schools or the SWAC for that matter since the state of Louisiana has reduced their contributions to universities especially the HBCU's?? Here in PA the oldest HBCU Cheyney University just withdrew from the PSAC conference (D2) as well as from the NCAA due to financial restraints in order to preserve keeping the doors open.

ASU33
March 22nd, 2018, 01:57 PM
Anyone watch BET's The Quad??? If so could you see a situation like that happening with some of the struggling MEAC schools being forced into their state system schools or the SWAC for that matter since the state of Louisiana has reduced their contributions to universities especially the HBCU's?? Here in PA the oldest HBCU Cheyney University just withdrew from the PSAC conference (D2) as well as from the NCAA due to financial restraints in order to preserve keeping the doors open.

Yeah I watch The Quad, a lot of the scenarios on the show have happened at HBCUs before.

ASU33
April 3rd, 2018, 12:57 PM
A&T vs Jax State to open up the season is starting to look like a reality!

ASU33
April 4th, 2018, 02:39 PM
2018 NC A&T schedule

Sat, Aug 25***Jacksonville State***at Montgomery, Ala.***TBA******ESPN
Sat, Sep 01***East Carolina***at Greenville, N.C.***TBA
Sat, Sep 08***Gardner-Webb***Aggie Stadium***6:00 PM************
Sat, Sep 22***Morgan State ****Aggie Stadium***6:00 PM************
Sat, Sep 29***South Carolina State ****Aggie Stadium***1:00 PM************
Sat, Oct 06***Delaware State ****at Dover, Del.***TBA************
Sat, Oct 13***Florida A&M ****Aggie Stadium***1:00 PM************
Sat, Oct 20***Bethune-Cookman ****at Daytona Beach, Fla.***4:00 PM
Sat, Nov 03***Norfolk State ****Aggie Stadium***1:00 PM Homecoming
Sat, Nov 10***Savannah State ****at Savannah, Ga.***TBA************
Sat, Nov 17***North Carolina Central ****at Durham, N.C.***2:00 PM

Laker
April 9th, 2018, 04:14 PM
Very sad news.

RedditCFB‏ @RedditCFB (https://twitter.com/RedditCFB) 2m2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/RedditCFB/status/983452223702274049)More



Sad news out of Morgan State: junior DL Saif Bryant killed in car accident:

ASU33
April 10th, 2018, 02:08 PM
Very sad news.

RedditCFB‏ @RedditCFB (https://twitter.com/RedditCFB) 2m2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/RedditCFB/status/983452223702274049)More



Sad news out of Morgan State: junior DL Saif Bryant killed in car accident:



Prayers out to that University and that young man's family!

Big Dawg
April 16th, 2018, 12:17 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Hm2IY90bos

ASU33
April 18th, 2018, 03:43 PM
https://www.wvnews.com/sports/wvu/pat-white-joining-staff-at-alcorn-st/article_780659bf-e026-559f-a590-7a9f19a03af0.html


Former West Virginia QB Pat White joins the Alcorn State Coaching Staff

GAD
April 19th, 2018, 08:22 PM
Word is Saints vs Falcons will be Thanksgiving night right before Bayou Classic
NOLA will be jumping that weekend

ASU33
April 19th, 2018, 09:06 PM
Word is Saints vs Falcons will be Thanksgiving night right before Bayou Classic
NOLA will be jumping that weekend


Jumping isn't strong enough of a word to describe NOLA that weekend!

Professor
April 24th, 2018, 10:03 AM
Jumping isn't strong enough of a word to describe NOLA that weekend!

Might need to look into that

ASU33
April 30th, 2018, 01:59 PM
Might need to look into that

Better get an early jump on those hotels. SU/GSU fans usually start booking hotels in August or September but with the announcement of the Saints/Falcons game many went and booked now so they wouldn't risk not getting a room that weekend.

kdinva
April 30th, 2018, 03:05 PM
Word is Saints vs Falcons will be Thanksgiving night right before Bayou Classic
NOLA will be jumping that weekend

http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-18/2018-new-orleans-saints-football-schedule.php

ASU33
May 2nd, 2018, 12:27 PM
http://m.gojagsports.com/mobile/ViewArticle.dbml?SPID=0&ATCLID=211714296&DB_OEM_ID=28100

One of the biggest rivalries in HBCU football will return next year!

GAD
May 4th, 2018, 05:57 AM
http://m.gojagsports.com/mobile/ViewArticle.dbml?SPID=0&ATCLID=211714296&DB_OEM_ID=28100

One of the biggest rivalries in HBCU football will return next year!
I'm surprised its only a two year deal
We gonna kick the crap out of those tacky snaggle tooth belly crawling worms

Panther88
May 7th, 2018, 07:32 AM
Bowl season 18-19 is officially set. The SWAC champ vs MEAC champ is set to air on ABC to kick the season off.

http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa/college-football-bowl-schedule.php

ASU33
May 7th, 2018, 01:16 PM
I'm surprised its only a two year deal
We gonna kick the crap out of those tacky snaggle tooth belly crawling worms


I fully expect this series to be extended after the first game in Tally-Ho. The rivalry is too big and there's too much money to be made on this one.

Laker
May 21st, 2018, 07:43 AM
Grambling may need to schedule another game- NAIA Bacome is closing.

https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/college/2018/05/11/grambling-may-have-opening-2018-football-schedule/602258002/

Professor
May 22nd, 2018, 09:57 AM
Dumb to schedule them in the 1st place

ASU33
May 22nd, 2018, 01:48 PM
Dumb to schedule them in the 1st place

Exactly!

dgtw
May 22nd, 2018, 08:57 PM
Did they choose to play them or did someone else cancel at the last minute and this is all they could find?


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ASU33
May 23rd, 2018, 06:39 AM
Did they choose to play them or did someone else cancel at the last minute and this is all they could find?


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UNLV pulled out at the last minute

Panther88
May 23rd, 2018, 10:36 AM
UNLV pulled out at the last minute

A "G'er" told me that they couldn't agree on the $$$$ (contract for packaged deal) terms. Hence GSU's leaving the negotiations and PVAMU ultimately caved in and signed.

ASU33
May 23rd, 2018, 04:09 PM
A "G'er" told me that they couldn't agree on the $$$$ (contract for packaged deal) terms. Hence GSU's leaving the negotiations and PVAMU ultimately caved in and signed.


Grambling can't agree to terms with most people. Those folks have a false sense of importance over in Northern Louisiana.

Professor
May 24th, 2018, 08:50 AM
Exactly. I knew this already , that's why i said it's DUMB.

ASU33
May 31st, 2018, 02:51 PM
Alabama State staff to spend a few days in Tuscaloosa with Nick Saban and his staff from June 5th through June 7th.xthumbsupx

Panther88
May 31st, 2018, 03:55 PM
Grambling can't agree to terms with most people. Those folks have a false sense of importance over in Northern Louisiana.

Grambling State University has something not too many FCS'ers have: an actual brand with importance. Cannot deny that.

ASU33
June 2nd, 2018, 01:16 PM
Grambling State University has something not too many FCS'ers have: an actual brand with importance. Cannot deny that.

Grambling has name recognition but they're not even a top 10 HBCU fan base. They don't show up anywhere outside of New Orleans.

Panther88
June 4th, 2018, 10:19 AM
Grambling has name recognition but they're not even a top 10 HBCU fan base. They don't show up anywhere outside of New Orleans.

Cannot argue w/ you there as the last 40 or so years has shown that their draw has negatively plummeted, especially when the first ever losing trend started w/ their brand. That overall legacy though... When the "G" comes to town, there are still quite a few who are interested in that national brand, which rivals even quite a few large D-I FBSers in notoriety.

WestCoastAggie
June 5th, 2018, 12:37 PM
https://hbcugameday.com/2018/06/01/howard-university-hollis-mathis-verbal-commitment/

Howard lands commitment from three-star QB

https://twitter.com/hm_mambo_xii/status/997547173469413376

ASU33
June 8th, 2018, 06:26 AM
https://hbcugameday.com/2018/06/01/howard-university-hollis-mathis-verbal-commitment/

Howard lands commitment from three-star QB

https://twitter.com/hm_mambo_xii/status/997547173469413376

Nice!