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Norfolk State & Michael Vick to play Howard at neutral site stadium

Thanks to Michael Vick, a MEAC football game is being moved to a larger venue. Howard University and Norfolk State University are set to clash at Audi Field on Saturday, Nov. 22, with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET in a contest billed as the Truth and Service Classic, presented by AT&T, and broadcast live […]

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Blexit conservative group planning to invade HBCU campus homecomings

Saying it wants to foster critical thinking and “challenge the status quo,” a group of Black conservatives has scheduled an HBCU homecoming campus tour. Blexit—an organization founded by conservative commentator Candace Owens—is taking a tour called “Educate to Liberate” to 10 campuses this month. According to the Blexit website, the mission of the tour is about

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Breaking down Body vs. Morgan ahead of HBCU football’s biggest game

Andrew Body and Jacobian Morgan are set to face off in what is probably the biggest game of the HBCU football season. The spotlight falls squarely on the two dynamic quarterbacks, each looking to make a statement for their respective teams, Alabama State and Jackson State, in a matchup that will decide which team wins

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How does DeSean Jackson’s first half as Delaware State football coach grade? A Hornet observer explains.

The Delaware State football team has been through some massive changes in the last three years, including their third head coach in that time period, NFL all-pro and Super Bowl champion DeSean Jackson. Many outsiders wondered if Jackson was ready and willing for the task to rebuild a program that has not had a winning

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James Colzie is feeling the pressure to fix Florida A&M. Can he save the season?

Florida A&M head coach James Colzie called the Rattlers performance so far “not acceptable” while placing the burden on himself to save the season. “We’ve got to be more consistent,” Colzie said during his weekly media session. “1 and 3 is not acceptable here at this institution — not acceptable for myself, not acceptable for

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Meet Diego Ryland, the unsung hero of Virginia Union’s championship team

The Virginia Union Panthers‘ remarkable ascent to championship contention has been a story of consistency, trust, and belief. While many will rightfully credit head coach Dr. Alvin Parker, who was hired to take over the team in 2018, for the Panthers’ success, an unheralded name that has played a significant role is associate head coach

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Michael Vick vows Norfolk State will not give up despite Spartans ‘beating ourselves’

In a season already marked by growing pains, Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick is facing mounting adversity. The former NFL star and newly minted head coach has watched his Spartans struggle to find a consistent footing on the field, hindered repeatedly by penalties that surface at crucial moments and ultimately derail drives and momentum.

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SWAC heavyweights collide in high-stakes Alabama State–Jackson State matchup

When Alabama State and Jackson State meet on Saturday, it won’t just be another conference game. It’s a battle soaked in SWAC tradition, a contest with division title implications, and a nationally televised showcase for two of the league’s top programs. For Hornets head coach Eddie Robinson Jr., the matchup carries a dual perspective —

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Morgan State Hail Mary loss blamed on poor ‘situational football,’ says Damon Wilson

Morgan State head coach Damon Wilson didn’t mince words after Saturday’s heartbreaking loss at Georgetown, a game that slipped away in the final seconds due to what he called poor “situational football.” The Bears had battled back from a 14–0 first-half deficit to seize control late, but a last-second Hail Mary touchdown pass by the

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HBCU football brawl leads to 20 suspensions and fines from conference

The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has issued suspensions and fines following a postgame altercation between the Fort Valley State University and Central State University football teams on October 4. SIAC Commissioner Anthony Holloman expressed his disappointment, stating, “Acts of unsportsmanlike conduct have no place in intercollegiate athletics or within the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.” He

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