Tag: HBCU Legacy Bowl

West Virginia State’s Donovan Riddick selected to HBCU Legacy Bowl

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Courtesy of James Garcia, Sports Information Director, West Virginia State Athletics West Virginia State’s Donovan Riddick (Glen Allen, Va./Glen Allen) was among the first group of players selected for the 2024 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl on Thursday. Riddick is a graduate quarterback for the Yellow Jackets with nearly 7,000 passing yards, over 1,000 rushing yards and 126 touchdowns scored in 40 games played. The Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl, presented by the Black College Football Hall of Fame, is a postseason all-star game showcasing the best NFL draft-eligible football players from Historically Black…

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Tennessee State’s Robert Lacey accepts HBCU Legacy Bowl invitation

Brandon King

Tennessee State offensive lineman Robert Lacey has accepted an invitation to participated in the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl. Lacey earned 2022 Preseason All-OVC honours and made the 2023 Senior Bowl Watchlist , as he helped open up holes for a TSU offense that featured two backs in Jalen Rouse and Devon Starling that each ran for over 500 yards and averaged at least 4.7 yards per carry. The HBCU Legacy Bowl will feature some of the best senior HBCU football talent in the country, The game will be played on…

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Tennessee State’s JJ Holloman accepts Legacy Bowl invite

Brandon King

Tennessee State wide receiver JJ Holloman has accepted an invitation to take part in this year’s HBCU Legacy Bowl, according to a tweet from the game Friday afternoon. The Covington, Georgia native caught 33 passes for 353 yards and 1 touchdown in his lone season at Tennessee State. Prior to that , Holloman spent his first two collegiate seasons, 2017 and 2018, at the University of Georgia, being recruited as the #15 -ranked wide receiver in the nation. He appeared in 19 games for the Bulldogs, hauling in 19 passes…

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Albany State’s Stephan Pierre selected to 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl

Brandon King

Since its inception in 2022,the HBCU Legacy, which is presented by the Black College Football Hall of Fame, is a postseason contest that displays top-tier NFL draft eligible HBCU football talent. Consisting of more than the game, it is rather a week-long celebration that not only gives these talented players national exposure , but that of black culture an pieas well. We are proud to announce that Albany State University LB STEPHAN PIERRE has been selected for the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl! ✊🏿https://t.co/jGmWVZCpFr pic.twitter.com/RyKLiyAobo — HBCU LEGACY BOWL (@HBCULegacyBowl) November…

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