Category: Black College Football

Tennessee State “stepping away” from Southern Heritage Classic

Brandon King

Since the inception of the Southern Heritage Classic in 1990, Tennessee State has been a staple, participating in every playing of the contest.  However, that will change in 2025. For the first time, Tennessee State will not be taking part in the Southern Heritage, according to reporting from Action News 5 and sources confirmed to sneakershoptalk.com.  At a recent President’s meeting, Tennessee State Athletic Director Dr. Mikki Allen indicated that the university would not be a participant in this year’s game.  After the exit of nearly perennial classic opponent, Jackson State in…

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Florida Memorial needs a football coach

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Coutesy of Florida Memorial Athletics Florida Memorial University is announcing a change in leadership within its football program. Coach Bobby Rome, II, who has been at the helm for three seasons, will not return next season as head football coach at FMU. Under Coach Rome’s guidance, the Lions achieved a record of 15-15-1, including a record of 6-3-1 in his final season. With Rome at the helm, the FMU Lions rewrote the history books and set several school records. His commitment to the sport and to the student-athletes of FMU has…

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Eddie George to interview for Chicago Bears head coach opening

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According to reporting from Mike Organ of The Tennessean, Tennessee State head coach Eddie George will interview with the Chicago Bears for their head coach vacancy.  Coaching in Chicago would not be unfamiliar territory for the NFL great. In 2023 Coach George was a transitory member of the Bears coaching staff as part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship.  George has helmed the Tennessee State program for four seasons. He led the Tigers to a 9-4 record and a share of the Big South-OVC championship, a feat not achieved…

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Tennessee State football finds spot in postseason rankings

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title image via SI The FCS Stats Perform Postseason Poll Rankings were announced and Tennessee State finished 19th.  Tennessee State also landed on the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) rankings, placing 19th in the polls.  In Coach Eddie George’s fourth season at the helm, Tennessee State went 9-4 this season and won a share of the Big Sputh-OVC crown, a feat the program has not achieved since L.C. Cope led the Tigers to the conference-promised land in 1999. In addition, TSU also earned a berth in the FCS Playoffs for the first time since 2013 when Rod Reed guided the program…

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Tennessee State’s Draylen Ellis earns invite to NFL HBCU Combine

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Tennessee State quarterback Draylen Ellis has been invited to the 2025 NFL HBCU Combine.  After splitting time last season in a rotation with Daveon Bryant, in which both quarterbacks were deprived of a chance to get in a rhythm, Ellis seized the quarterback position before the season started and it became evident very quickly that the work Ellis said he put in during the offseason was paying dividends. Showing poise, a command of the offense, and a consistent level of play not previously displayed in his time at Tennessee State,…

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Alabama A&M to introduce new head football coach on Monday

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title image via AAMU Athletics Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications THE HILL | Alabama A&M University President Dr. Daniel K. Wims and Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant will welcome new head football coach Sam Shade in an introductory press conference at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6 at the AAMU Event Center. Shade was announced as the 22nd head football coach in Bulldog history on December 29 during the From the Hill Podcast and comes to The Hill after spending three seasons as the head coach at Miles College.…

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Antonio Gates Jr. transfers to Delaware State

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title image via Spartans Wire The son of former 8-time NFL Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates is transferring to play for new coach Desean Jackson and Delaware State.  Gates Jr was rated as a four-star prospect coming out of Fordson High School ( Dearborn, MI). Allen Trieu, National Recruiting Analyst for 247 Sports said this about Gates Jr in his scouting report:  Uses size and physicality to out-body defenders for 50-50 balls. Shows timing and ability to high-point the ball. Strong, natural hands and an ability to catch the…

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Sam Shade announced as new Alabama A&M head football coach

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title image via AAMU Athletics Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications THE HILL | Alabama A&M University welcomed Sam Shade as the 22nd head football coach in program history, announced by Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant during a special edition of the From the Hill Podcast on Sunday night. “This is a new and exciting time to bring Coach Sam Shade to the Hill,” Bryant said. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and proven success to a program ready to thrive. His vast resources in the State and impeccable relationships…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Major Division Top 7, Week 16: A Champion is crowned

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The 2024 campaign was It was an action-infused roller coaster ride . Although ultimately only one team can drink from the championship chalice, this season saw new stars ascend who could have a say in who hoists championship hardware in the coming years.  7. Southern University (8-6, 7-1)  As was the case with the previous week Southern Jaguars sit no.7 in the rankings. Under first-year coach Terrence Graves, Southern was able to bring home the SWAC Western Division crown. The Jaguars were also able to best their rival Grambling 24-14…

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Prairie View A&M names Tremaine Jackson new head football coach

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title image via Valdosta State Athletics Courtesy of Prairie View Athletics Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU)has named Tremaine Jackson as the new head football coach for the Panthers, effective January 1, 2025. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to student-athlete success, Coach Jackson brings a wealth of experience and an unrivaled passion for the sport to the university. Joining PVAMU fresh off being named AFCA Division II National Coach of the Year, Jackson served as head coach of the Valdosta State University Blazers’ football team from 2022-24, amassing an overall…

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