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The Florida A&M coaching search that started with the departure of Willie Simmons has commanded the attention of the greater HBCU sports world. The drama of potential coaching hires and alumni frustration at Vice President of Athletics Tiffani Dawn-Sykes has dominated conversations amongst HBCU football enthusiasts. But, often lost in the talk is Simmons’s move […]

Warriors forward Draymond Green is set to return to the lineup after his multi-game suspension for striking Jusef Nurkić in the team’s early December nationally televised matchup against the Phoenix Suns. Since Green’s absence, the Warriors have been up and down in their productivity, battling injuries to key players and roster management issues that have […]

Days after Shawn Gibbs was rumored to be the frontrunner to replace Willie Simmons as head coach of Florida A&M, current interim head coach James Colzie III still remains determined and willing to assume the position. Per comments obtained by the Tallahassee Democrat, Colzie is still optimistic that he’ll get the job. “You hope at […]

HBCUs that have football programs that compete at the Division II level will now be able to face off in Week Zero action starting in the 2024 season. The proposal was brought about and sponsored by Presidents of the Athletic Conference (SIAC) Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), Gulf South Conference […]

On the latest edition of the Pat Bev Pod, Patrick Beverly and his guest and cohost of the podcast Million Dollars Worth Of Game had nothing but praise to heap onto Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame member Shaquille O’Neal. Gillie discussed with Beverly and his cohost Rone how O’Neal’s dominant play at LSU gave him a foreshadowing […]

Deion Sanders and Colorado are set to lose another key member of the coaching staff. Per Sports Illustrated’s Buffs Beat, Director of Quality Control Dennis Thurman is set to leave the Buffaloes to become the defensive coordinator at Hawaii. Thurman, 67, teamed up with Sanders when he was selected as coach of Jackson State in […]

Florid A&M National Alumni Association President Curtis E. Johnson has written a letter to university president Dr. Larry Robinson regarding VP of Athletics Tiffani Dawn-Sykes. The letter was posted by WCTV sports reporter and anchor Alison Posey and directly lists the grievances that were discussed in the National Alumni Association meeting that was held via […]

Former Texas Southern star quarterback Andrew Body has announced that he will commit to Alabama State, per a post on his social media account. Body teased that he would have an announcement at 12:11 PM EST (11:11 AM CST), which ended up being his commitment to Alabama State Body tweeted, “E-Rob say he SWAC, so […]

After a prolonged search for a new head coach to replace Clarence McKinney at Texas Southern, the institution has hired former NFL defensive star Cris Dishman per a report by Kyle T. Mosley of Sports Illustrated’s HBCU Legends. Dishman is a thirteen-year NFL veteran and he was drafted by the Houston Oilers with the 125th […]

Former Houston Texans star Andre Johnson has withdrawn his name from consideration for becoming the head football coach at Texas Southern. Per Jerome Solomon of the Houston Chronicle, Johnson was interested in taking on the position but sources said he, “understands how important the history of HBCU and TSU football is, and he didn’t want […]

The Lincoln University of Missouri community is protesting President John Moseley, calling for his removal from his position. Per local Jefferson City news affiliate the News Observer, the protests following the tragic passing of Lincoln alumna and Vice President of Student Affairs Antoinette ‘Bonnie’ Candia-Bailey. Bailey died by suicide on Monday. Before her death, Bailey […]

Amid the coaching drama surrounding the departure of Willie Simmons from Florida A&M, Director of Recruiting Devin Rispress has exited the program to join Deion Sanders at Colorado. Rispress announced the move via his social media on Thursday evening. “It has been said that sometimes life comes at you fast… and I feel that wholeheartedly. […]

The beef between Stephen A. Smith and Jason Whitlock has captivated the attention of the sports industry and Shannon Sharpe spoke on the spat between the two on his Nightcap podcast. Sharpe made it clear that he fully supports Smith and doesn’t consort with Jason Whitlock at all. “If you look at career-wise, you look […]

Following Jason Whitlock’s accusations of Stephen A. Smith fabricating portions of his book “Straight Shooter”, Smith fired back in a 40-minute takedown of Whitlock on his podcast “The Stephen A. Smith Show”. According to Smith, the feud between the two had been brewing for the past ten years but reached a fever pitch once Whitlock […]

Following the controversy surrounding the impending hire of current Fort Valley State head football coach Shawn Gibbs, the Florida A&M National Alumni Association filed a vote of no confidence in Athletic Director Tiffani Dawn-Sykes by a vote of 18-3. The meeting was held via Zoom on Wednesday evening and alumni expressed their grievances with the […]

Mike Elko was named the coach of Texas A&M in November but the aftereffects of his departure from Duke are certainly being felt in the HBCU world. The notion that Elko’s appointment as the head coach of the Aggies, now SEC competitors, is laughable at first thought. But, as you look at the confluence of […]

Shannon Sharpe went scorched earth on Jameis Winston and the Saints following their fake QB Kneal that resulted in a short rushing touchdown to put the finishing touches on a blowout victory over the Falcons. Shannon Sharpe unloaded on Winston on Monday’s edition of First Take, even saying that the Saints should cut the now-backup […]

The University of West Georgia is hiring former Alabama State standout David Whitlow as Wide Receivers coach, per a post on Whitlow’s social media account as well as a report by Football Scoop. Whitlow joined the team under the guidance of Dane Stevens, the offensive coordinator at West Georgia. They previously worked together at Ole […]

Fort Valley State University has officially announced the date of their highly anticipated homecoming game in 2024. This extraordinary event will captivate attendees on October 12, 2024. The institution revealed the exciting news across its multiple social media platforms, creating a buzz among eager Wildcats and the wider Middle Georgia community. Fort Valley State joins […]

After serving an indefinite suspension for striking Suns center Jusuf Nurkić, Warriors forward Draymond Green made his first public statement on his podcast, “The Draymond Green Show”. Green touched on many topics in the episode, including how he immediately felt after the suspension and his thoughts on several things that he heard while being away […]

Norfolk State’s Lady Spartans kicked off their MEAC campaign in style with a wire-to-wire dominant victory over the South Carolina State Bulldogs. From the opening possession, the Spartans set the tone and never looked back. Kierra Wheeler who got things started for Norfolk State with a comfortable jump shot, quickly answered by a layup from […]

Famed comedian Druski has drawn very mixed reactions to his newest skit portraying an older member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. The viral comedian posted the video on Saturday afternoon on his social media platforms with the caption “Them OldHeads that’s tryna Keep Up & Stay Hip”.   View this post on Instagram   […]

Amidst the ongoing speculation surrounding Russell Wilson’s future with the Denver Broncos, former NFL player and “Nightcap” co-host Chad Johnson has voiced his opinion on the matter. Johnson believes that Wilson would be an ideal fit for the Pittsburgh Steelers. During a recent episode of “Nightcap” with Shannon Sharpe, Johnson outlined his reasons why the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis kept it brutally honest about where the team is following their 127-113 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday evening. Davis addressed the media in the locker room postgame and admitted that the Lakers are in a slump but the team has to stand together. “We got to stay […]

Following reports that Jonathan Kuminga has “lost faith” in Steve Kerr, the Golden State Warriors head coach responded to it before their matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Kerr indicated that he’s spoken to Kuminga and wanted to address any internal issues before they’re leaked to the press. Here’s a more extended soundbite from […]

Five individuals are now facing charges in connection with the threats made towards Colorado State Rams safety Henry Blackburn per a report by the Denver Post. Blackburn drew negative criticism after a late hit on Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter in the Rocky Mountain Showdown in September that caused him to miss multiple weeks with […]

Florida A&M star quarterback Jeremy Moussa has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Moussa announced his decision to declare for the NFL Draft via his social media accounts. Ready for what’s next. Thank you to everyone who has helped me along my journey! pic.twitter.com/UG1CawxY1p — Moose (@jeremy_moussa) January 4, 2024 Moussa was a game-changer in […]

The 2024 football season is about seven months away and Bethune-Cookman’s football schedule has already been released. The Wildcats, a traditional HBCU football power, has fallen on hard times over the past few seasons. Following the Ed Reed saga that started 2023, Bethune-Cookman went 3-8 in their first season under new head coach Raymond Woodie […]

On the latest edition of The Stephen A. Smith Show podcast, Smith weighed in on the ongoing drama between Aaron Rodgers and Jimmy Kimmel regarding Rodgers’s comments on The Pat McAfee Show. McAfee apologized for the situation getting out of hand and dismissed Rodgers’s comments as just trash talk. Smith applauded McAfee for apologizing but believed it […]

Deion Sanders and his coaching staff are getting immense praise for the off-season additions they made to their roster as they transition to the Big 12. Alongside the addition of top-ranked offensive lineman commit Jordan Seaton, the Buffaloes have flanked the offensive line with adept talent that will serve to keep Shedeur Sanders more protected […]

The social media world was set ablaze by Katt Williams’s comments on Shannon Sharpe’s widely successful podcast Club Shay Shay, especially his comments addressing Rickey Smiley, Steve Harvey, and Cedric The Entertainer. Williams asserted that the trio of comedians fabricated stories in their respective interviews with Sharpe last year. He specifically went after Smiley and […]

Willie Simmons shocked the HBCU world when he departed Florida A&M to become running back coach at Duke University. Although Florida A&M fans as well as HBCU football fans in general are confounded by the move, Simmons has been met with almost unanimous love and support for his future. However, the support for the departing […]

Darvin Ham has drawn criticism from many sectors of the sports world over his recent coaching decisions for the Los Angeles Lakers and Keyshawn Johnson has joined that number. On Wednesday, Johnson joined the growing class of critics of Ham on the latest edition of Undisputed. He pinpointed Ham as the main problem plaguing the […]

The semi-finals of the College Football Playoffs was a ratings hit this season for Disney and Fox Sports seeming wants in action. Per Front Office Sports reporter Michael McCarthy, Fox Sports is looking to snatch some or all of the College Football Playoffs broadcasting rights to bolster its already expansive Big Noon Kickoff College Football […]

Amid the Texas Southern coaching saga that engulfed the end of 2023 and still persists in 2024, National Alumni President Corrie Williamson. Per Locked On HBCU host and Texas Southern alumni Darrion Gray, Williamson sent the letter on Wednesday addressed to the Texas Southern Board of Regents, who control the hire of the head coach […]

Alabama is a traditional football power but Michigan has arguably had a better season, entering the Rose Bowl 13-0. But, don’t tell ESPN that! During a Rece Davis College Gameday read for the Rose Bowl, the ESPN graphics team seemingly messed up the rankings for Michigan and Alabama. They had Michigan ranked as the number […]

It’s official, Willie Simmons is leaving his position as head coach at Florida A&M to become running backs coach at Duke University under new Blue Devils football coach Manny Diaz. The university announced the departure via a short press conference headed by Vice President of Athletics Tiffani Dawn-Sykes as well as an official announcement. Following […]

Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons is leaving Florida A&M to become running backs coach at Duke University, per a report by ESPN college football writer Adam Rittenberg. “Florida A&M coach Willie Simmons is expected to leave to become running backs coach at Duke under Manny Diaz. Simmons went 12-1 this year at FAMU, which […]

Lamar Jackson’s insane performance against the Miami Dolphins has many NFL fans agreeing that he’s the MVP but he also made history, standing alone alongside an AFC legend. En route to the Raven’s AFC clinching  56-19 rout of Miami, Lamar Jackson threw for 321 yards and 5 touchdowns on 18/21 passing. Per the NFL Communications […]