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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 2 Major Division Top 7 Rankings

Brandon King

Week 2 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Major Division saw some new additions to the rankings as well as some movement amongst the incumbent teams.  7. Howard University Bison (1-1, 0-0)  The Bison fall a slot to no.7 in this week’s rankings. It was a rough day at the office for Larry Scott’s ballclub against Temple University. The Owls scored on their first three offensive possessions, jumping out to 21-0 lead on the way to a 55-7 drubbing of the Bison. This week Howard faces Morehouse in…

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North Dakota State dominates Tennessee State 59-3

Brandon King

Saturday afternoon Nissan Stadium served as the scene of a crime. A herd of North Dakota bison brutally and openly bludgeoned a group of Tigers 59-3 over the course of 60 minutes in front of 8,569 witnesses.  North Dakota State got right to work, scoring on their first two drives – on scoring runs of 10 and 4 yards from Barika Kpeenu- to take a 14-0 lead with 7:08 left in the opening quarter.  Following forcing a quick three-and-out the Bison seemed poised to punch it in for their third…

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A first look at the “Reverse Infrared” Air Jordan VI

Brandon King

Initial images of the “Reverse Infrared” Air Jordan VI have come to light. Based on the salesman sample shown to doors in the lead up to the first retro run of the “Black Infrared” colorway, they feature an inverse of the coloration most notably on the midsole but also at the “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel.  According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the “Reverse Infrared” Air Jordan 6 is slated to make its debut February 14 in full family sizing. 

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An intial look at the “Grand Opening” Lebron XXIII

Brandon King

The “Grand Opening” colorway is inspired by the first game colorway of the Air Zoom Generation, his first signature shoe.  They sport an engineered FlyKnit upper with a wine and black woven section that forms a rand, in a “First Game” colorway callback. An iridescent Swoosh adorns the lateral side, while a gold-plated LJ23 logo is seen on the medial. Stitched inside the medial collar is “10-29-2003”, the date of LeBron’s debut, which took place against the Sacramento Kings.  An additional golden LeBron logo sits at the rear heel, completing…

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An initial look at the “Sierra Red” Air Jordan 

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz The “Sierra Red” is a new, upcoming and women’s exclusive colorway of the classic Air Jordan 4. Initial images of the his yet to be released 4 have emerged and what is revealed is a predominantly white upper with sierra red adding visual variety as it appears onthe Jumpmen at the rear heel and tongue. The secondary hue also takes care of the inner as well as the ends of the lace tabs.  White netting adorns the sides as well as the tongue. Underneath resides a white…

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Jackson State Ahmad Miller named Co-National HBCU Player of the Week

Brandon King

Jackson State running back Ahmed Miller was named the Co-national HBCU Player of the Week. In the Tiger season opening win against Hampton Miller recorded 180 yards and 2 touchdowns on just 12 carries. One of those scores, a 2-yard touchdown run with five minutes and 32 seconds remaining in the game put Jackson State up 21 to 14, a lead that Jackson State would not relinquish. Miller then put the icing on the cake with a 79-yard scoring scamper with four minutes to go. They pushed the lead to…

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Tennessee State’s Rhymes named Co-National HBCU Player of the Week

Brandon King

Tennessee State University running back Kendric Rhymes was named BOXTOROW Co-national HBCU Player of the Week. In the Tigers’ 24-21 win over the Aggies of North Carolina AT&T in the John A. Merritt classic, the Southern University transfer rushed for 174 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries.  The first of those touchdowns, a 60-yard scamper in the third quarter, pushed Tennessee State back out in front 17-14. The graduate student’s second score, a 51-yard home run extended Tennessee State’s lead to 24 to 14. Rhymes and his gridiron exploits…

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MEAC announces weekly football honors

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Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference September 1, 2025 –Delaware State running back Marquis Gillis was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Player of the Week. Hornet teammate Quentin Johnson earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, while Morgan State running back Randall Nauden was named Rookie of the Week. Morgan State’s Jerrod Burrell and Howard’s Matt Conord earned Offensive Lineman and Specialist of the Week honors, respectively. Gillis (RB, 6-0, 210, Gr., Milford, Del.) turned in a standout performance against FBS opponent Delaware, rushing for 123 yards on 17 carries. He also added three receptions for 49 yards,…

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The Air Jordan 17 is returning in 2026

Brandon King

Image via zsneakerheadz In the years since its initial 2002 release, the Air Jordan 17 has been one of the models that sneaker enthusiasts have clamored for as a worthy candidate to make another retail run.  Botched releases for the “Copper” XVII+ in 2016 ( limited and an absurd 250 USD sticker price) and “Lightning” and “UNC” Lows in May and August 2024 ( needlessly limited and an even more assinine 300 USD sticker price) have only served to stir up rancor in fans of the 17 as many were…

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”Wild Grape” Air Jordan 10 coming in 2026

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz With this upcoming Air Jordan 10 , Jordan Brand is not only showing they are not done with the AJ 10, but also they are not waning in their dedication to providing the ladies with high-calibre color ways.  AS these are set to debut in 2026, there are no available images, initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a chalk upper paired with wild grape at the eye rows and collars. Hydrangeas may show up on the lace loops, serving in a tertiary role.  A white midsole…

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