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The Southern Jaguars are the last unbeaten team left in the SWAC West, and they did it in grand style. After recovering an Alcorn State fumble, running back Kendric Rhymes zoomed 51 yards to the end zone to cap a late 10-point burst that gave the Jaguars a 24-14 win, improving to 3-0 in division […]
Southern claims sole possession of SWAC West lead with homecoming win over Alcorn State Read More »
Week 7 of the HBCU football season is highlighted by a pair of contests between teams logjammed in the middle of the CIAA standings. Then, we get a pair of SWAC West contests, including Alcorn State and Southern seeking to keep their conference record unblemished. Here are the games you should follow this weekend. Shaw
HBCU football games to watch: Is it make-or-break weekend in the SWAC West? Read More »
Southern safety Herman Brister provided a candid and damning perspective in the aftermath of the Jaguars 51-7 home loss to Nicholls on Saturday night in which the entire team appeared unprepared and uninspired. Brister, a redshirt freshman Air Force transfer, indicated that Southern needed to be humbled because the Jaguars had underestimated the Colonels after
Southern needed to be humbled after 44-point home loss, says Jaguars player Read More »
The two marquee HBCU football games on the Week 3 slate were the annual BoomBox Classic, featuring Jackson State and Southern, and the traditional Southern Heritage Classic, featuring Tennessee State and Arkansas-Pine Bluff. However, given the number of other stellar performances on tap from other HBCU bands around the country, the band performances from the
Here are the top 5 HBCU band halftime shows from Week 3 Read More »
With Saturday night’s Boombox Classic fast approaching, preparations are just about finished ahead of the latest installment of the Jackson State and Southern battle. For Southern’s first-year head coach Terrence Graves, one way he has gotten himself psyched up for the game is listening to a song by the opposing band. “I love playing there.
Southern coach Terrence Graves fires up YouTube to ‘get ready’ for Jackson State rivalry Read More »
Week 2 wasn’t big on surprises in our Ultimate Division I Football Poll, as many in the top 10 won games they were supposed to win while others met a little more resistance from FBS opponents and FCS contenders. Here’s the updated poll heading into Week 3. 1. North Carolina Central (1-1) One week after
Ultimate HBCU Sports Division I Football Poll: See who climbed and fell after Week 2 Read More »
For most football coaches, going from running your own program to becoming an assistant or position coach might be considered a step backward. For Southern tight ends coach – and former Alcorn State head coach – Fred McNair, there’s more to the story than a simple change of scenery. “It’s been an easy transition for
Fred McNair doesn’t dwell on the past, happy for new start at Southern Read More »
