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Pettis Norman, a former all-CIAA receiver at Johnson C. Smith who went on to a long and impactful NFL career, died Monday at age 86. Norman was born in Lincolnton, Georgia, but raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He attended West Charlotte High before becoming a two-time all-conference split end at JCSU. He was drafted by […]
HBCU football All-American and Civil Rights advocate has died Read More »
As the start of the 2025 HBCU football season inches closer, Johnson C. Smith continues to have an incredible offseason. The Golden Bulls have added former Miles All-SIAC defensive back Cam Williams. Williams is the third former All-SIAC selection Johnson C. Smith has added this offseason, joining former Fort Valley State quarterback Kelvin Durham and
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Clark Atlanta’s bid for its first SIAC football championship in nearly half a century will move on without its leading receiver from last season. Armone Harris, an All-SIAC selection, has announced he is moving to the CIAA, transferring to Johnson C. Smith in his senior season. Harris initially entered the transfer portal in April, reportedly
All-SIAC wide receiver commits to HBCU Division II postseason contender Read More »
Following an impressive first day at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships, in which nine HBCU athletes qualified for event finals, four more added their name to that list on day two. Lincoln (MO) sprinter Shantae George claimed the final qualifying spot for the women’s 200m by .002 seconds. George’s teammate, Shaneal-Clarke
Johnson C. Smith is preparing to play another football game that may not come despite the Golden Bulls failing to make the CIAA Championship Game amid a damaging two-game losing streak that upended what was shaping up to be an undefeated season. The Golden Bulls finished its regular season last Saturday with an 8-2 record
Johnson C. Smith banking on ’50-50′ chance to make D2 playoffs despite late season slide Read More »
Week 10 of HBCU Football was wild as a few teams pulled off mild upsets while others played down to the level of competition and cost themselves dearly. Week 11 features the final chapter of the Division II regular season, where we’ll find out who will face each other in the CIAA and SIAC championship
HBCU football picks: Championship contenders meet to settle old scores Read More »
Week 8 of HBCU football proved to be the first week where we saw some separation in the SWAC, SIAC, and CIAA, which makes this week’s prediction slate more challenging, but I’m built for this…I think. Either way, this week features the beginning of MEAC play in full, more heavyweight bouts in the CIAA and
HBCU conference races heat up in Week 9. The picks are getting tougher Read More »
Football is one of America’s beloved past times, and better believe we love it even more at our Historically Black Universities and Colleges (HBCUs). As Homecoming season continues with amazing guests, lively entertainment, and of course, tons of HBCU love and pride, The Root just had to recap all football fun you may… Read more…
All The Best Moments From This Week’s HBCU Homecoming Read More »
Week 5 was a fun one in HBCU football, but it was by the letter for the most part, as teams with home-field and talent advantages won out. That meant a return to form for HBCU Sports’ intrepid weekly predictions expert (me) and not a moment too soon. Before we take a look at Week
HBCU football picks: Saturday games will likely come down to the wire Read More »
A pair of former HBCU running backs put forth standout performances as the Green Bay Packers opened its preseason run with a 23-10 win over the Cleveland Browns. Former Johnson C. Smith and Fort Valley State back Emanuel Wilson led the team with a game-high 67 rushing yards on 13 attempts and a touchdown. He
Former HBCU rushers stand out in NFL preseason opener for NFC North team Read More »
