Category: Football

Bills Will Not Honor O.J. Simpson Among Franchise Legends at New Stadium

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The Buffalo Bills have decided that former Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson will not be recognized among the franchise’s legends at the team’s new Highmark Stadium. According to ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg, Bills president of business operations Pete Guelli said Simpson was intentionally left out of the stadium’s new Family Circle, an area designed to celebrate the history and greatest figures in franchise history. “He’s obviously a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He’s a member of our Wall of Fame. But we made the decision that…

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Tennessee State Alum Shannon Harris Continues Elevating HBCU Coaching Legacy With DC Defenders

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Image via the DC Defenders The impact of HBCUs on professional football extends far beyond the players on the field. Tennessee State University alumnus and DC Defenders head coach Shannon Harris is proving that point in a major way. Harris has guided the Defenders to the UFL Championship Game for the second consecutive season, further solidifying his reputation as one of professional football’s rising coaching stars. His success represents not only a personal achievement but also another significant milestone for Tennessee State and the HBCU football community. A former quarterback…

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Alabama A&M beats Florida A&M 72-65

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Image via AAMU Sports Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications THE HILL |Gabe Kincy delivered a clutch 3-pointer from the left corner as the Alabama A&M University men’s basketball team held on to defeat Florida A&M, 72-65, in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game on Saturday at the AAMU Event Center. The Bulldogs (12-9 overall, 5-3 SWAC) never trailed, building an early cushion and answering every push from the Rattlers (8-11, 5-3 SWAC) down the stretch to earn their fifth conference win of the season. First HalfAlabama A&M jumped…

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Shadeur Sanders drafted by Browns in 5th round

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Courtesy of Mike Florio Cleveland now has five QBs on the depth chart. This time, it wasn’t a prank call. Even if Shedeur Sanders might have thought it was. The Browns, after drafting quarterback Dillon Gabriel in round three, have drafted Sanders in round five. His protracted slide ends at pick No. 144. And the Browns now have FIVE quarterbacks on the depth chart: Sanders, Gabriel, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Deshaun Watson. Can we get the Browns on Hard Knocks, please? The Browns presumably have a strategy. After all,…

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All-Pro Defensive End Myles Garrett wants out of Cleveland

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courtesy of Kari Anderson, Yahoo Sports  Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has requested a trade, according to multiple reports. In a statement shared by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and others, Garrett said that his desire to win a Super Bowl was driving his decision to leave. “As a kid dreaming of the NFL, all I focused on was the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl — and that goal fuels me today more than ever. My love for the community of Northeast Ohio and the incredible fanbase of the Cleveland…

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Cowboys’ Sam Williams arrested Sunday night

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Courtesy of Lorenzo Reyes, USA Today Second-year Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams was arrested Sunday night, one day after he played in the team’s preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, and charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon. A spokesperson from the Frisco (Texas) Police Department confirmed the arrest Wednesday to USA TODAY Sports in an email and said the controlled substance charge was for alleged possession of THC, not marijuana. Through a spokesman, the Cowboys declined to comment but said “the organization…

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Eddie George to coach in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

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Tennessee State head football coach Eddie George was a selected to lead one of the teams that will take part in the 2023 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. The game made the announcement Wednesday afternoon via its Twitter account. More on the story at hbcusprts.com.

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North Carolina A&T women’s hoops get first CAA win

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Courtesy of North Carolina A&T Athletics 50 ELON 67  NCAT Team 1 2 3 4 F ELON 15  9  13  13  50 NCAT 16  12  14  25  67 A&T’s win evens the all-time series with Elon at eight games apiece. EAST GREENSBORO – What an excellent beginning to a new era in conference affiliation for the North Carolina A&T women’s basketball team Friday night. The Aggies overcame a slow start to earn their first-ever Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) win, 67-50, over the Elon Phoenix at Corbett Sports Center.  In the process,…

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October 30 Ohio Valley Conference Football Players of the Week

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Courtesy of the Ohio Valley Conference • OVC Football Players of the Week – October 30 (PDF) OFFENSIVEZak Wallace, RB • 6-0, 220, R-So. • Benton, Ark. • UT MartinWallace scored a career-high four touchdowns and rushed for 155 yards as UT Martin won 52-28 at Houston Christian. The sophomore carried the ball 15 times, averaging 10.3 yards/carry; it marked his third 100-yard rushing effort of the season. Wallace scored on runs of 2, 17, 63 and 41 yards in the victory, marking his third career game with three or more touchdowns. He…

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