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After attempting a comeback to the NFL, former North Carolina A&T star running back Tarik Cohen has announced his retirement from the game. Cohen made a name for himself playing for the Aggies, leading the team to two MEAC championships and a win in the first Celebration Bowl in 2015. In addition to winning three […]
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The 2024 HBCU football season is less than a month away from kicking off, and the preseason awards continue to roll in. This time, it’s STATS Perform released its FCS preseason All-American team, which features nine HBCU names. First Team Erick Hunter LB, Morgan State Kicking the list off is Morgan State linebacker Erick Hunter,
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Stats Perform has released its watchlist for the Walter Payton Award and it features Grambling State quarterback Myles Crawley and Howard running back Jarett Hunter. In his first season at Grambling State, after transferring from Alabama State, Crawley recorded 2,303 passing yards, completed 60% of his passes, and threw 16 touchdowns. He made a great
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The offseason brought about major changes within the Division II football ranks, particularly among the two-time reigning SIAC champion Benedict Tigers. The Tigers’ most noticeable difference came from former head coach Chennis Berry, who, along with many of the team’s key members, moved on to South Carolina State. While many expect Benedict’s performance to drop
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Saturday presented a time to celebrate and honor all the remarkable achievements and people in Black College sports with the 2024 HBCU Sports Awards. Hosted by the HBCU Sports crew of Publisher Kenn Rashad and reporters Kendrick Marshall, Chris Stevens, and Jarrett Hoffman, the virtual show recognized athletes in 23 categories, administrators in 10, and
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The 2024 North Carolina A&T football team is not focused on the past. The Aggies are coming off a 1-10 season in which they went 0-8 in their first season in the CAA under head coach Vincent Brown. The slate is now clean with fall and a new season on the horizon for the Aggies.
Former Texas Southern wide receiver Quay Davis is on the move once again after previously committing to Florida A&M, having entered the transfer portal following the 2023 season. Davis is on his way to Baton Rouge committing to play for Southern. This is the fourth team Davis has committed to play for since 2021. Coming
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One SIAC football battle will be moved to a neutral location for a new classic honoring an American hero. Albany State and Central State’s Sept. 21 showdown will now be played in Rochester, New York, as the Golden Rams announced Thursday the two teams will compete in the Inaugural Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic. Breaking News:
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Five months after his unfortunate injury at the HBCU Legacy Bowl, former North Carolina Central quarterback Davius Richard has finally found his way onto a pro roster. First reported by Kyle T. Mosley of HBCU Legends, Richard is on his way to the United Football League after signing with the Houston Roughnecks. During the opening drive
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HOUSTON – HBCU legend Jacoby Jones died three days after celebrating his 40th birthday. The former Lane College standout was pivotal to the Dragons football team from 2003 to 2006. He was named offensive player of the year, special team player of the year, and all-conference. Former Texas Southern head coach Johnnie Cole featured Jones
