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HBCUNCAA shrinks transfer portal window for student athletes

The NCAA is cracking down on transfer portal rules for student-athletes. On Wednesday morning, the NCAA Division I Council voted on legislation to shorten the transfer portal window. The new rule, which will likely be installed by the end of the fall sports season, will decrease the window to 45 total days. The number of […]

HBCUJackson State head coach T.C. Taylor talks bye week, matchup with Alabama A&M

Jackson State head football coach T.C. Taylor talked about the team’s bye week and their upcoming game against Alabama A&M in the team’s weekly press conference. Taylor seemed refreshed from the extra days of rest and preparation. “I think the bye week was much needed for our program,” Taylor said. “It was good for our […]

HBCUSon of Shaquille O'Neal, Shaqir O'Neal, to get bigger role at Texas Southern University

Shaqir O’Neal, son of NBA Hall of Fame legend Shaquille O’Neal, was promised a more impactful role at the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Media Day on Oct. 4. The redshirt sophomore is looking to improve upon his first year of collegiate play last season. Texas Southern head coach Johnny Jones was effusive in his support […]

HBCUHampton University head coach Robert Prunty reacts to win over Richmond, previews Campbell matchup

Hampton University’s head coach Robert Prunty gave his weekly CAA press conference on Oct. 2. The nearly nine-minute conference focused mainly on the Pirate’s 31-14 victory over the Richmond Spiders last week. To start the conference, Prunty was quick to give credit to his coaching staff and the players. He reiterated that point multiple times. […]

NFLAntonio Cromartie hired as defensive analyst at Saint Augustine's University

Saint Augustine’s University has hired former NFL All-Pro cornerback and Florida State alumnus Antonio Cromartie per a report by Steven J. Gaither of HBCU Gameday. The former Seminole defensive back will be coming in as a defensive analyst for the Falcons. Cromartie was previously a graduate assistant at Texas A&M under head coach Jimbo Fisher […]

HBCUWanda Sykes & other notable alumni of Hampton University

Hampton University is one of the most storied and well-known HBCUs in the United States. Despite its competition with Howard for the title of “The Real HU,” the university has produced elite professionals in every field. Let’s go through a list of just some of the talent that call Hampton their “Home By The Sea.” […]

HBCUHampton University Dominates Richmond in Conference Debut, 31-14

Hampton University spoiled Richmond’s Family Weekend event with a 31-14 rout over the Spiders. The Pirates moved to 3-1 on the season and opened up the CAA Conference play 1-0 this Saturday. Hampton came into the game looking for its first win against Richmond. Until Saturday, the Spiders enjoyed a 4-0 record against the Pirates. […]

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