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HBCU chooses to opt in to House settlement for athlete pay. What it means

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The HBCU University of Maryland Eastern Shore declared its intent to the NCAA and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference to opt into the House v. NCAA settlement. While awaiting final approval of roster limits, UMES declared its intention to opt in. This would allow the university to compensate student-athletes directly and ensure a high standard of financial […]

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You can now buy a Michael Vick Norfolk State jersey. Here’s how to get one

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You can own a Michael Vick Norfolk State jersey. The Spartans new head coach revealed on social media striking new football gear and announced that fans can now purchase the official “Vick 7” jerseys. The sleek black jerseys, accented with Norfolk State’s signature yellow and green, feature “VICK” and his iconic No. 7 on the

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Record-breaking HBCU football player of the year signs pro contract

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The Memphis Showboats have bolstered their backfield by signing standout running back Jada Byers. NFL Network’s Steve Wyche first reported the news. Byers, a dynamic playmaker from Virginia Union University, brings an impressive collegiate résumé to the United Football League. Byers, a 5-foot-7, 185-pound native of Bridgeton, New Jersey, made his mark at the Division

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SWAC commissioner ‘wasn’t that happy’ about earlier Celebration Bowl date start

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The SWAC’s Celebration Bowl jinx ended with a bang this past December, but the conference commissioner is still frustrated about one aspect of the game. Charles McClelland recently appeared on an Alcorn State baseball broadcast with Charles Edmond to talk all things SWAC, including the Celebration Bowl date change. The annual Celebration Bowl moved from

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Ex-NFL coach Jon Gruden excited to receive gift box from HBCU football program

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Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden received an unexpected and nostalgic gift from the Grambling State University football program. Gruden, a Super Bowl-winning coach known for his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Las Vegas Raiders, shared a video unboxing the package sent by the iconic HBCU team. The video, posted on social media,

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See the HBCU athletes who qualified for the NAIA Track and Field Championships

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Here is a comprehensive list of every HBCU athlete who qualified to compete in the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Men Emmanuel Idris, Huston-Tillotson Event: 100m 100m Season Best: 10.28 Damarion Alexander, Voorhees Events: 100/200m/4×100/4×400 Relays 100m Season Best: 10.39; 200m Season Best: 21.15 Mitchell Williams, Langston Events: 100m/4×100/4×400 Relays 100m Season Best: 10.43

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South Carolina State football schedule: How many games will the Bulldogs win?

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Coming off a dominant 2024 campaign that saw South Carolina State capture the MEAC championship,  expectations for the Bulldogs in the second season under Chennis Berry are high. But the Bulldogs will not be a surprise in 2025. With a challenging schedule that includes two FBS opponents and several key conference matchups, the road ahead

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Undrafted HBCU defensive playmaker signs NFL contract after rookie minicamp

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The Minnesota Vikings officially announced Monday the signing of defensive lineman Elijah Williams, a standout from Morgan State University, after he impressed coaches during the team’s rookie minicamp. Williams, a 6-foot-3, 285-pound defensive tackle from Jersey City, New Jersey, earned his contract through relentless effort and an outstanding collegiate career. At Morgan State, Williams was

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Santonio Holmes, former Super Bowl MVP, joins HBCU football coaching staff

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A former Super Bowl MVP will be trusted with developing an HBCU football team’s receiving core. Santonio Holmes, MVP of Super Bowl XLIII for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was announced as Central State’s new wide receivers coach Monday afternoon. Holmes will join new head coach Tony Carter in trying to lead the Marauders to their first

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SWAC football power rankings 2025: Post-spring look at all 12 teams

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Spring football gives way to fall optimism, and the Southwestern Athletic Conference landscape for 2025 is taking shape. The conference remains fiercely competitive, with perennial powers and emerging contenders vying for supremacy. Here’s an analysis of the SWAC football power rankings heading into the 2025 campaign, based on recent results, returning talent, and off-season developments.

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