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Following Colorado’s loss to BYU in the Alamo Bowl on Saturday evening, Deion Sanders staffers Vincent Dancy and Phil Loadholt are leaving the program to join Mississippi State per a report by Steve Robertson of 247 Sports. Loadholt served as the Buffaloes’ offensive line coach and Dancy served as defensive ends coach. Dancy, an HBCU […]

Miles College head coach Sam Shade has been hired as Alabama A&M’s next head coach per a statement by the institution on Sunday night. Shade joins the program after three seasons at the helm of the Golden Bears, where the team won the 2024 SIAC Championship and clinched a birth in the NCAA Division II […]

The DeSean Jackson era of Delaware State football is off and running, by landing a high-profile first recruit. The new head coach and multiple NFL Pro Bowler is adding a past champion from the HBCU realm. Kobe Boykin is joining the Hornets and Jackson’s first DSU team. The running back Boykin announced the move Sunday […]

Michael Vick is the new head coach of Norfolk State football, and many people are excited about the former NFL quarterback’s new journey. Jimmy Johnson and Andy Reid are the two latest people to show love to Vick and his coaching venture. Johnson gave Vick advice as he’s set to lead a group of young […]

In another shocking move in an exciting HBCU offseason, Ed Reed has been linked to the open head coach vacancy at Alabama A&M University. Per John Brice of Football Scoop, Reed is a finalist for the open position once held by former head coach Connell Maynor. Brice indicates that Reed has been in contact with […]

Norfolk State football made a major splash recently, hiring ex-NFL quarterback Michael Vick as their next head coach. Just 10 days since it was announced, Vick has landed his first player in the transfer portal — former UTSA defensive tackle Nick Booker-Brown. Via LightOnSports: Norfolk State has landed a commitment from former UTSA DL Nick […]

DeSean Jackson is ready to begin the next chapter of his life. As the next big name to make waves in the HBCU community, Jackson stunned the football world when he agreed to become the next head coach at Delaware State. One day after the news broke on Dec. 26, Jackson reacted to his new […]

The Mississippi Valley State University “Mean Green Marching Machine” has been invited to perform at the 60th Presidential Inauguration Parade in Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2025. The event will follow Donald Trump’s swearing-in as the 47th President of the United States. The institution has stated the total budget for this historic trip is $350,000, […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill floated the possibility of becoming an HBCU head coach once his NFL career is over. Hill, widely recognized as one of the fastest players in football, took to his X account (formerly Twitter) on Thursday evening to share his interest. “Have my HBCU coaching gig ready,” Hill wrote in […]

Former NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson has reportedly finalizing a deal to become head coach of Delaware State University, according to a report by Jeff Lightsy Jr. of Victory Formation Media. “Just got a second source. Former #NFL Pro Bowler Desean Jackson will become the next Head Coach at Delaware State. S/O to @OffScript_Vidz with […]

Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul marching band performed alongside Beyoncé during the Christmas Day halftime show at the game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans. The band’s participation was confirmed by ESPN’s Kalan Hooks, who announced the collaboration on his X account, stating, “Texas Southern’s Ocean of Soul performed with Beyoncé during halftime […]

Michael Vick, the former NFL quarterback and Virginia native, has been officially appointed as the new head football coach at Norfolk State University. Cam Newton, another former NFL star, offered his perspective on Vick’s move to coaching. In the most recent episode of his podcast, 4th&1 With Cam Newton, the 35-year old discussed the challenge […]

Deion Sanders, head coach of the University of Colorado football team, extended a heartfelt message of support to Michael Vick following Vick’s introduction as Norfolk State University’s head football coach. The former NFL quarterback was formally unveiled during a press conference Monday morning, with Vick stepping into a role that deepens the trend of high-profile […]

Valdosta State head coach Tremaine Jackson is leaving the Blazers to take over as head coach of the Prairie View A&M Panthers, per a statement by Jackson and Valdosta State athletics. The announcement came Saturday evening via a post on Jackson’s social media account, shortly after Valdosta State’s 49-14 loss to Ferris State in the […]

Former NFL superstar and current Fox Sports NFL analyst Michael Vick was announced as Norfolk State’s next head coach on Friday afternoon following weeks of speculation. But, Sacramento State was indeed a contender for Vick, as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday afternoon. Sacramento State, which reportedly promised an expansive NIL budget and outlined […]

This week, Michael Vick officially took on the role of head coach for Norfolk State University’s football team, a move that makes him the latest NFL star to enter the coaching ranks at an HBCU. Following his hiring, Vick shared that he sought advice from Deion Sanders, one of the most prominent figures in the […]

Florida A&M women’s basketball head coach Bridgette Gordon has been named a nominee for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The announcement was made as part of the Hall’s unveiling of the list of eligible candidates, which includes other basketball greats like Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, and Dwight Howard. […]

Former NFL quarterback and Miami native Teddy Bridgewater has become a sought-after coaching candidate after leading the Miami Northwestern Bulls to a dominant 41-0 victory over Jacksonville Raines in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) 3A State Championship on Saturday. The decisive win capped an incredible playoff run for Bridgewater’s alma mater, during which […]

History is within reach for Tremaine Jackson, the head coach of Valdosta State University, as he leads Blazers into the NCAA Division II Football Championship game against Ferris State on Saturday afternoon at 12 PM EST. Jackson, a former Texas Southern University player and the first Black head coach in Valdosta State history, is on […]

Only a week after then-interim president of Tennessee State University Dr. Ronald Johnson resigned, the university has found his replacement. The Tennessee State University Board of Trustees has appointed Dwayne Tucker as interim president. Tucker is an alumnus of Tennessee State. He was appointed during a special meeting on December 13. As a testament to […]

The Athletics Department at Tuskegee University has received a generous $1.5 million donation from an anonymous donor. The donation contributes to Tuskegee University’s athletic director Reginald Ruffin’s goal to raise money for the program. The athletic department will use this donation to further improve the experiences of student athletes, the band, and student government. “Tuskegee […]

Nike is continuing to run its highly successful Yardrunners initiative. The program launched back in 2020 to celebrate the history of HBCUs and their alumni. Created by Nike HBCU alums, the Yardrunners program combines purpose and creativity by working alongside trailblazers to create products and narratives that have a profound impact on the HBCU community. […]

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick has taken the helm as the head coach of Norfolk State University’s football program. The Spartans made it official on Friday when his coaching contract was unanimously approved by the Board of Visitors on Friday afternoon. The announcement introduced a wave of optimism and speculation for a fresh chapter in […]

Norfolk State has officially announced Michael Vick as the next head coach of the football program. Vick’s contract was unanimous approved by the Board of Visitors on Friday afternoon, making his hire official and kicking off a new era in Spartan athletic history. The institution released a statement about the hire and noted its historic […]

With all the buzz surrounding the ‘A Different World’ reboot, in a recent interview the show’s long-time producer and director, Debbie Allen, shares details about the spin-off that almost happened. In a recent interview with Lena Waithe on her podcast Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe, Debbie Allen revealed that NBC had a ‘A Different World’ […]

Jackson State earned its first Celebration Bowl victory in program history, defeating South Carolina State 28-7. The win marked a rematch of the 2021 bowl game, in which Jackson State lost to the Bulldogs 31-10. Head coach T.C. Taylor’s team completed what former head coach Deion Sanders failed to achieve during his tenure at Jackson […]

The North Carolina A&T women’s basketball team suffered a 68-59 loss at Corbett Sports Center to fellow HBCU rival Norfolk State University earlier today. North Carolina A&T (2-6) leads the all-time series 23-19 but has now dropped two consecutive games to Norfolk State. The teams last met during the 2020-21 season, with A&T winning the […]

Tyrese Gibson’s daughter Shayla Somer Gibson has chosen her college home for the next four years. In an announcement on Instagram, the ‘Sweet Lady’ singer announced that his daughter will be attending Clark Atlanta University in Georgia. “CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY is the choice….. As a father I am forever indebted to the love and #DaddyDaughter love that […]

Florida State University made a major move to bolster its football program by hiring Devin Rispress, formerly Colorado’s assistant director of player personnel and high school relations. Rispress is leaving Deion Sanders’ staff to return to Florida, where he has a proven track record of recruiting top talent. Rispress announced his departure on his social […]

Television ratings for the Celebration Bowl jumped significantly this year, marking a turnaround after last season’s decline in viewership. The 2024 matchup between HBCU football powerhouses Jackson State and South Carolina State drew an audience of 2.1 million viewers, a 37% increase compared to last year’s total of 1.5 million, according to ESPN. This rise […]

Michael Vick’s recent hiring as head football coach at Norfolk State University has been met with lots of mixed reactions. One group in particular is not thrilled with Vick’s recent career move. The animal rights group, PETA, has released a statement on Vick’s recent news via Us Weekly. “After interviewing him at PETA’s office in […]

Micahel Vick and Norfolk State are set to play in their first “Battle of the Bay” against rival Hampton University. On October 4th, Norfolk State University will face off against Hampton University at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Virginia. The matchup marks the first meeting between the two longtime rivals under the leadership of Vick. Hired […]

Tyler Perry’s upcoming movie “Six Triple Eight” tells the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. This battalion was the only predominantly Black, all-female unit of the Women’s Army Corps that served during World War II. One of the women in the 6888th was an HBCU alumna, a graduate of Talladega College. 855 women, […]

On Wednesday’s edition of ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A. Smith weighed in on the hire of Michael Vick at Norfolk State University. Vick and Norfolk State came to an agreement for him to become the next head coach of the program following the dismissal of head coach Dawson Odoms after four seasons at the helm […]

Alabama State University has hired its first flag football coach just ahead of its first flag football season in 2025. Jennifer Constuble was announced as a flag football coach by the university yesterday. She has been involved in the sport for over two decades with NFL flag football. She has head coaching expertise from her […]

Florida A&M University is still searching for a permanent president. The university made significant progress after being delayed twice after seven applicants were asked their stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. With the latest DEI law bill passed by Florida governor Ron DeSantis, the next president of Florida A&M may not be black. In a […]

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick played in the NFL for 13 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, and Pittsburgh Steelers. On Tuesday, Vick was hired as the head football coach at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. As a native of the area, he will be right at home. Vick made […]

After weeks of speculation, Michael Vick issued his first statement after becoming head coach of Norfolk State University. The Virginia native confirmed the news on his Facebook page, announcing he is the new coach of the Spartans. He also shared his excitement about the opportunity to lead the program. “It’s an honor to announce that […]

Actress Dawnn Lewis has hinted that she and the rest of the original cast from A Different World might potentially be involved in the Netflix reboot in an Us Weekly exclusive. Lewis played Jaleesa Vinson in the original series. “All we know is that the majority of us, if not all of us, will be […]