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Dawson Odums says conditioning not an issue following MEAC/SWAC Challenge loss

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Following Saturday’s narrow 24-23 loss to Florida A&M in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge, Norfolk State head coach Dawson Odums said the Spartans’ two-point conversion attempt was motivated by the win and concerns that his players were running out of gas. During Monday’s MEAC coaches’ conference, Odums added more context as to what went into that decision. […]

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Dawson Odums explains two-point conversion decision: Not ‘enough gas’ to finish

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Dawson Odums knew the question was coming, and a justifiable response would be required. Moments after Norfolk State lost its seventh one-score game in the last 11 months, the veteran head coach — in an important fourth season — took it upon himself to explain to the press why he decided to attempt a two-point

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Delaware State shows promise for 2024 despite 35-14 loss to Hawaii

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A potentially disastrous trip to Hawai’i could turn out to be signs of life for the Delaware State football team. After a week of travel woes that saw them arrive later than expected to Honolulu, the Hornets befuddled the Rainbow Warriors for more than a half before falling 35-14 Saturday night/Sunday morning. Even in the

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Florida A&M football gets richer with Daniel Richardson

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There were some questions about the Florida A&M quarterback position after the departure of SWAC Offensive Player of the Year Jeremy Moussa. Florida Atlantic transfer Daniel Richardson eased any doubts with a scintillating 22 of 30, 286-yard, three-touchdown passing performance to lift the Rattlers over a game Norfolk State squad 24-23 in Saturday’s Cricket MEAC/SWAC

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See how much Delaware State will make for playing Hawai’i

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Now that the travel drama, at least on the way there, is finally behind them, the Delaware State football team takes the field to open the 2024 tonight at midnight eastern, 6 p.m. local time. to face Hawai’i. As with most FBS-FCS games, a guaranteed payment is on the table and the Hornets stand to

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HBCU Football Stars Shine on Reese’s Senior Watch List

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The 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List has welcomed eleven standout players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The scouting team began its hunt for the “best of the best” draft prospects among college players last February. Making the list highlights the talent of these athletes and provides an opportunity for them to showcase their

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‘Resilient’ Delaware State football team makes it to Hawai’i after bus company snafu

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The Delaware State football team’s harrowing travel experience was expected to end Wednesday by reaching their appointed destination. According to a USA Today report, the Hornets, who missed their Tuesday morning flight thanks to a “snafu” by the shuttle bus company contracted to transport them to JFK, were expected to reach Hawai’i Wednesday afternoon. The

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HBCU football players highlight preseason Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List

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The Reese’s Senior Bowl is one of the premier postseason college football all-star games where scouts and player personnel executives observe aspiring NFL hopefuls. The HBCU football community is represented heavily on the latest Senior Bowl Watch List released on Wednesday morning. Highlighting the selections are Howard duo Jarett Hunter and Kenny Gallop Jr., the

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