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Tennessee State to get quarter million boost from NHL to support hockey program

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The official start of Tennessee State hockey might be put on hold for now, but the program is receiving financial support from the NHL. TSU will play during the 2026-27 season, “a move made in close collaboration with the National Hockey League (NHL), the Nashville Predators, and College Hockey Inc.,” the school announced in a […]

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Tennessee State hockey will have a delayed start. Here’s why

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Tennessee State hockey will not take the ice as previously scheduled due to a combination of financial instability, insufficient fundraising, and logistical challenges, according to reports. The Tennessean reported Tuesday that the university faced a severe financial crisis primarily due to budget mismanagement, longstanding state underfunding, structural deficits, and mismanaged federal relief funds. The newspaper

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Tennessee State’s Brian “Penny” Collins Makes Historic Jump From HBCU to NBA Coaching

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Brian “Penny” Collins, the former head coach of the Tennessee State University. Tigers men’s basketball program, has resigned from his role to accept a coaching position in the NBA, a major milestone for HBCU basketball coaching careers. A Transformative Run at Tennessee State Collins led the Tigers for seven seasons, building a winning culture and

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HBCU men’s basketball coach resigns to take NBA job

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Tennessee State University head men’s basketball coach Brian “Penny” Collins has stepped down, effective immediately, to accept a coaching position in the NBA. Assistant coach Erik Buggs will serve as interim head coach during the transition. Where Collins will be coaching has not been disclosed. Collins’ departure marks the end of a seven-year tenure that

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HBCU basketball players shutout once again in NBA Draft. Why is it happening?

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Another NBA draft has come and gone, and 60 young men heard their names called, beginning what they hope will be a successful professional journey. Unfortunately, none of those 60 came from an HBCU, and none have since Norfolk State big man Kyle O’Quinn was drafted by the New York Knicks in 2012. Why have

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Tennessee State reaches near $100 million agreement with state for campus upgrades

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Tennessee State University and the state of Tennessee have reached an agreement to enable the school to utilize $96 million over the next three years, previously allocated for deferred maintenance, to enhance university operations. The $250 million allocated by the State of Tennessee in April 2022 for capital improvements and infrastructure upgrades is making a

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Former HBCU football player of the year named to All-UFL team

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Following the conclusion of its regular season, the United Football League (UFL) announced its All-League team, featuring a notable HBCU alum. Former Tennessee State wide receiver and Deacon Jones trophy recipient Chris Rowland was named to the All-UFL team as both a receiver and return specialist. Playing in all 10 games for the DC Defenders,

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Tennessee State reportedly set to hire longtime HBCU coach to lead football program

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Tennessee State has found their man to replace Eddie George. Reggie Barlow, most recently head coach of the United Football League’s D.C. Defenders, resigned late Saturday to accept the Tigers’ football job, according to a report from PFNewsroom. Barlow replaces George, who left on March 8 to accept the same position at FBS member Bowling Green. Football

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Jeff Fisher denies interest in vacant Tennessee State job: ‘Never any interest’

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Late Thursday night, a tweet from an alleged reporter named W. Keith Friedman surfaced that Tennessee State was on the verge of hiring Jeff Fisher as their next head football coach. Fisher himself refuted that rumor Friday morning. “Let’s clear this up right now; there was never interest by either party regarding the coaching vacancy

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