Category: Black College Football

Tennessee State hits the road to take on Kennesaw State

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics The Tennessee State football team will hit the road for the second straight week as they will travel to Kennesaw, Ga., to take on Kennesaw for their first of three straight non-conference games. The Owls have dropped four straight games, while the Tigers come into Saturday’s matchup off their second loss of the season.  Tennessee State (2-2, 1-1) vs. Kennesaw (1-4)Date: Sat., October 3Time: 2:00 p.m.Location: Kennesaw, Ga.Venue: Fifth Third Bank Stadium (9,800) TV: ESPN+TBA (pxp)TBA (analyst)  Radio: WNSR — 560 AM, 95.9 FM (Nashville), 107.9 FM (Smyrna)Sirius XM: Ch. 381Stream: TSU Tigers…

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“King of NIL” Rayquan Smith wants to help HBCU Athletes

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Courtesy of Charnese Small, Sports Editor,The Virginia Statesman Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), in its most basic form, refers to the procedures by which college athletes are permitted to obtain monetary rewards. Use of an athlete’s name, likeness, and image for marketing and promotional purposes is referred to as NIL. This might involve postings on social media, endorsing products, signing autographs, and more. “The King of NIL” as they call him, Mr. Rayquan Smith, graduate student from Norfolk State University now attends Virginia State University as a Mass Communications graduate student.…

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Tennessee State’s Monroe Beard named Big South-OVC Co-Defensive Player of the Week

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Tennessee State linebacker Monroe Beard was named Big South-OVC Co-Defensive Player of the Week. Beard, a junior out of Chattaanooga, Tennessee, set the TSU single-gmae record for tackles, with 19 in the Tigers, 20-10 loss at UT Martin on Saturday. On the most recent Big South-OVC Football media call, Tennessee State head coach Eddie Eddie George was very complimentary of Beard, referring to him as “selfless”, “fiery” and some someone “who represents everything it is to be a Tennessee State Tiger.” Beard leads the conference in tackles with 49 total…

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Legendary Albany State coach Hampton Smith passes away

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Hampton Smith, the most successful coach in the history of Albany State football has passed away at the age of 89 according to a statement released by the University. “On behalf of President Marion Ross Fedrick, Albany State University is deeply saddened to share the passing of former ASU football and baseball Coach Hampton Smith. We extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends.” For over 20 years during his time at the university, Coach Smith made a significant impact on the ASU community both on and off the…

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Willie Slater out at Clark Atlanta

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Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University’s Head Football Coach Willie Slater was relieved of his duties effective immediately.  The decision comes after an evaluation of unresolved challenges that the CAU football team has experienced during the 2023 season. Many opportunities to make impactful changes were explored with minimal success.  This decision was not made lightly, a great deal of time was spent in thought and in discussions with people who love our university, students, faculty, alumni, leadership, and Coach Slater.    We appreciate Coach Slater for his dedication and…

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Tennessee State football gearing up for road game against UT Martin

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athleticss With the bye week behind them, the Tennessee State football team is set for its second straight Big South-OVC contest as they will take on the UT Martin Skyhawks on the road this Saturday. Both teams come into Saturday night’s matchup having received votes in the Top 25. Tennessee State (2-1, 1-0) vs. UT Martin (3-1, 0-0)Date: Sat., September 30Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Martin, Tenn.Venue: Hardy M. Graham Stadium (7,500) TV: ESPN+TBA (pxp)TBA (analyst) Radio: WNSR — 560 AM, 95.9 FM (Nashville), 107.9 FM (Smyrna)Sirius XM: Ch. TBA Stream: TSU Tigers App, WNSR.com, Alexa (Play…

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Albany State defense shines in 15-12 win in Coastal City HBCU Classic

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Courtesy of Dr, Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Dirty Blue defense led the charge as the Albany State Golden Rams defeated the Savannah State Tigers (15-12) in the Inaugural Coastal City HBCU Classic held on Saturday afternoon at the Glynn County Stadium in the city of Brunswick, Georgia.  With the win, the Albany State Golden Rams improved to (2-2) overall and (2-0) in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) while the Savannah State Tigers fell to (2-2) overall and (1-1) in the SIAC.  In the 1st quarter, the Tigers went up (3-0)…

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Chicago State looks to add football and could an HBCU conference be in their future?

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Courtesy of Chicago State Athletics The Board of Trustees of Chicago State University (CSU) has approved a proposal to immediately move forward with a public fundraising campaign to expand the University’s athletics programming. Fundraising will support the expansion of Division I sports and potentially add FCS Division I Football (Football Championship Subdivision). The Board also approved the launch of a women’s triathlon program, set to begin in fall 2024. The addition of the triathlon and sports expansion fundraising were based on recommendations from a sports exploratory committee formed earlier this year.  “I appreciate the…

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TSU’s James Lowery named OVC-Big South Special Teams Player of the Week

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Tennessee State kicker earned OVC-Big South Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance Saturday against Gardner-Webb. Lowery, a redshirt junior, on two crucial field goals in Tennessee State’s 27-25 win over Gardner Webb in the John Merritt Classic. He connected on a then career long 49-yard field goal with 6:32 left in the contest that pushed the TSU lead to 24-19.  Less than six minutes later and the Tigers down by a point at 25-24, he would be called upon once again, and he would come through, converting a…

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Norfolk State kicker Noah Tracey named MEAC Rookie of the Week

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Courtesy of Brian Howard, Asst. AD/Communications, Norfolk State Athletics Norfolk State University freshman kicker Noah Tracey was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Rookie Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday.  Tracey, a native of Springwood, Australia, punted the ball five times on Saturday against Temple for 194 yards, with one punt inside the 20-yard line. He recorded a 50-yard boot and averaged 38.8 yards per punt in NSU’s loss to the Owls.  Norfolk State returns to action on Saturday and concludes its three-game road trip at Towson. Kickoff is…

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