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Shawn Gibbs was excited to return home Wednesday as he was officially introduced as the newest North Carolina A&T football coach. Gibbs, who served in various roles for the Aggie football program prior to a successful two-season stint as Fort Valley State’s head coach, says he will continue to uphold the motto of one of […]
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Nearly a week after retired NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater led Miami Northwestern High School to a state championship in his first season as coach, he has expectedly drawn interest from elsewhere. And elsewhere have been HBCUs with coaching vacancies. Bridgewater, who played nine seasons in the NFL for seven different teams, posted on X, formerly
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Michael Vick has officially been named Norfolk State’s next head football coach. Norfolk State formally announced the hire Friday afternoon in a press release after it was reported earlier this week that Vick had agreed to become the school’s next coach. Vick will be introduced in a press conference on Monday at 10 a.m., the
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Days after Michael Vick was named head coach at Norfolk State, the largest animal rights group expressed its displeasure with the career move for the former NFL star. PETA President Ingrid Newkirk released a statement to Fox News that called Vick “a charismatic psychopath” in reaction to the news that he had landed a coaching
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Andrew Jones, the Grambling State linebacker who entered the transfer portal after being named co-SWAC Defensive Player of the Year, has a new home. Jones announced that he has committed to South Carolina. He has one year of eligibility left after previously transferring from Memphis. BREAKING: Grambling standout transfer LB Andrew Jones has Committed to South
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In honor of its 100th anniversary, the East-West Shrine Bowl announced its All-Century team, featuring four HBCU Pro Football Hall of Famers. Jackson State has two players represented on the All-Century team: running back Walter Payton and linebacker Robert Brazile. Payton played in the 1974 East-West Shrine Bowl after concluding his college career, which saw
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HAMPTON, Va. — Hampton University has released its 2025 football schedule, featuring six home games at Armstrong Stadium and six road contests. The season includes marquee matchups against 2024 Celebration Bowl champion Jackson State, the historic Battle of the Real HU against Howard, and the annual Battle of the Bay against Norfolk State. The Pirates
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The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced its 16th class today—the class of 2025. Six inductees were selected from a list of 28 finalists, who had been determined earlier by the BCFHOF Selection Committee. The Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 includes Henry Dyer (Grambling State University), Rashean Mathis (Bethune-Cookman University),
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In a groundbreaking move that has electrified the HBCU sports community, former NFL superstar Michael Vick has been named the new head coach of the Norfolk State University football team. The announcement comes nearly 25 years after Vick led Virginia Tech to an undefeated season and a national championship game appearance. Vick’s appointment was confirmed
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In a thrilling continuation of the Hunter family legacy in college football, Trayvis Hunter, the younger brother of Colorado standout and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, has secured his first scholarship offer from Tennessee State University. The news arrived on social media, marking a significant milestone for the talented sophomore wide receiver from Effingham County
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