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Allen stomps Central State 41-3

Brandon King

title image Courtesy of 3 CSU 41 Winner ALL Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F CSU 3 0 0 0 3 ALL 7 21 13 0 41  As fans and alumni celebrated homecoming in the stands and the Yellow Jackets celebrated senior day on the field Saturday, Allen University’s football team dominated Central State in the Yellow Jackets final home game of the season, 41-3.  Allen surrendered their only points for the entire afternoon on Central State’s opening drive as the Marauders kicked a 27-yard field goal with 9:28 to play in the…

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Southern rallies to defeat Alabama A&M, 25-20

Brandon King

title image via WBRZ ( Baton Rouge) Falling behind by double digits early Southern came roaring back to defeat Alabama A&M on the road, 25-20.  Up 7-0 in the second quarter, and after a Donivan Wright 28-yard punt return set  Alabama A&M at the Southern 21-yard line, the Bulldogs seemed poised to take a two-touchdown lead. However, the Southern defense was able to force AAMU to settle for a 21-yard Victor Barbosa field goal that made the score 10-0. Southern responded with an 8-play, 70-yard drive that ended when Czavian…

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An up close look at the 2025 Union x Air Jordan I High OG

Brandon King

The ongoing collaborative relationship between Union and Jordan Brand will continue into 2025 as evidenced by this upcoming Air Jordan 1 High OG.  It features a combination of the aesthetics of the “Chicago” and “Shadow” colorways, sporting the white red, and black color blocking of the “Chicago” on the lower portion of the upper, combined with the collar of the “Shadow” colorway.  Underneath this combination upper resides a sail midsole and a red rubber outsole.  The Union x Air Jordan 1 High OG are slated to debut February 12 Union…

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“Rare Air” Air Jordan 4 coming next summer

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz This new colorway of the Air Jordan 4 is part of a highly anticipated 2025 release roster.  The upcoming colorway sports a black suede upper with a Velcro Jumpman tongue label that can be removed to reveal “JORDAN RARE AIR” text underneath. Blue shows up at the inner, while red can be seen on the lower lace tabs. Blue also can be seen on the rear heel, which is home to the “Nike Air” branding.  Underneath resides a white, black midsole with blue at the forefoot…

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Check out this GS colorway of the Sabrina 2

Brandon King

Just like its predecessor, the Sabrina One the Sabrina Two has been very well received already making regular appearances on basketball courts on all levels from rec leagues to the NBA. Today we have a look at an upcoming grade school integration of the very popular sophomore effort of the INS line.  Monikerred “Royalty” by some due to the appearance of regal-styled branding on the tongue, it sports a black mesh upper adorned with a metallic gold Swoosh on the lateral side. Similar branding appears on the medial side underneath…

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Tennessee State v UT Martin: Preview and Prediction

Brandon King

Saturday, the Tennessee State Tigers take on the Skyhawks of UT Martin in a pivotal Big South-OVC. TSU, like last season, find themselves at 6-2, but faltered down the stretch, losing their last three games. In that vein, this matchup also has the potential to be a defining, breakthrough moment for the Tennessee State program under Eddie George.  The Tigers are coming off a bye-week, but in their most recent outing, t Tennessee State dispatched Howard 24-17, spoiling Homecoming at The Mecca. Draylen Ellis completed 19-of-30 passes for 289 yards…

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Jordan Brand signs 4 rookies

Brandon King

title image via basketpackfr Jordan Brand has signed a quartet of players from the 2024 NBA Draft class.  Stephon Castle | 4th overall | San Antonio Spurs Castle attended high school career at Covington, Georgia’s Newton High School, where his hard work and talent turned him into a 5-star prospect and was selected as a 2023 McDonald’s All-American.  He committed to UCONN, signing a National Letter of Intent, on November 19, 2021, picking the Huskies over 13 other offers be had which included Georgia, Auburn, Arkansas, Florida, Ohio State, and…

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SWAC hands down punishment to Grambling’s Mickey Joseph for comments critical of officiating

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference The Southwestern Athletic Conference has publicly reprimanded and levied a fine of $5,000 to Grambling State head football coach Mickey Joseph for his comments related to officiating. The comments were made during a weekly head coaches media session on Monday following Grambling State University’s football contest with Texas Southern University on Saturday, October 26. Joseph’s comments were made in violation of Section II, Article 12, Item I (Causes for Imposition of a Penalty) of the SWAC Constitution, Bylaws, and Sports Regulations. Future violations of the Conference’s Code…

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SCSU quarterback Eric Phoenix named HBCU National Player of the Week

Brandon King

title image of South Carolina State Athletics South Carolina State quarterback Eric Phoenix was named the BOXTOROW National HBCU Player of the Week. Against Delaware State, the graduate quarterback completed 18-of-21 passes for 341 yards and four touchdowns and added 30 yards rushing and another touchdown on four carries, as the Bulldogs decimated the Hornets 69-35. Phoenix’s 1,791 passing yards is the most prolific mark in the MEAC and good for 18th in FCS. His 14 passing touchdowns is 14th in the country and also the second most in the…

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Dr. Cavil‘s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 9 Major Division Top 7 Poll

Brandon King

Dr. Kenyatta Cavil contributed to this report This week’s Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Top 7 Major Division Poll Rankings breaks from the fluid dynamic of the previous week’s rankings. Four of the top 7 teams retain their placing from the previous week, while 2 other teams move up, with a new entrant making its way into the rankings.  7. Alabama State ( 4-3, 3-1)  The Hornets enter the rankings at the number 7 spot, after being unranked the previous week. Alabama State is coming off a 27-19…

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