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Anticipating 2026 NFL season. BOXTOROW host Donal Ware talks plenty of NFL, including whether the Panthers can repeat at NFC South champs, Stephon Diggs to Washington, and who could be a surprise team in the NFL this season. Download or listen. Sports. Talk. Interviews.
NFL camps LeBron’s move. BOXTOROW host Donal Ware talks about NFL training camps opening and some of the bigger story lines including battles at quarterback, Baker Mayfield’s contract, and whether the Seahawks can repeat as Super Bowl champions. He also talks about the impact of LeBron James’ move to the 76ers and if he wins […]
Emmy Winner Michelle Stafford. BOXTOROW host Donal Ware talks with three-time Daytime Emmy Award winner and one of the stars of The Young and the Restless, actress Michelle Stafford about her role as Phyliss Summers on Y&R and why she is not a hockey fan anymore. Donal also replays a few of the coaches conversations […]
Fixing U.S. Soccer Program? BOXTOROW host Donal Ware talks with former USWNT interim head coach Twila Kilgore about the World Cup Finals matchup between Spain and Argentina and about what USMNT has to do to advance further in future World Cups. He also talks about the best fit for LeBron James and some NBA talks. […]
World Cup NBA Draft. BOXTOROW host Donal Ware breaks down the Wizards picking AJ Dybantsa No. 1 and Darryn Peterson No. 2, respectively in the NBA Draft as well as talking NBA trades and LeBron James’ destination. Donal also talks USA in the World Cup. Download or listen. Sports. Talk. Interviews.
NBA Draft Trade Talk. BOXTOROW host Donal Ware talks about the NBA trades that sent LaMelo Ball from Charlotte to Minnesota and Giannis Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee to Miami and looks at the trades from the perspective of the Hornets and Bucks, respectively. He also talks AJ Dybantsa going No. 1 to the Wizards in the […]
Donald Ware Dan Quinn. BOXTOROW host Donal Ware talks with his father Donald Ware on a Father’s Day weekend edition of the show. He also talks with Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn. Download or listen. Sports. Talk. Interviews.
NBA NHL NFL HBCU. BOXTOROW host Donal Ware talks Knicks/Spurs, Myles Garrett to the Rams, and HBCU coaches and players on the ballot of the College Football Hall of Fame. Download or listen. Sports. Talk. Interviews.
Bill and Josh Morrow. BOXTOROW host Donal Ware talks with Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merrit, better known as Bill, about his season to this point and his time at Alabama State. Donal also talks with actor Joshua Morrow, who plays Nick Newman on The Young and the Restless, about his role and about […]
Southern Miss’ Charles Huff. BOXTOROW host Donal Ware has a candid, frank, and honest conversation with Southern Miss head football coach Charles Huff. You don’t generally see a coach open up like this. Check it out. Download or listen. Sports. Talk. Interviews.
Top 5 Power Rankings. BOXTOROW host Donal Ware gives his top five HBCU football power rankings. He also talks with Howard head football coach Larry Scott. Download or listen. Sports. Talk. Interviews.
Rams cornerback Cobie Durant. BOXTOROW host Donal Ware talks with Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cobie Durant about his spectacular interceptions against the Texans, how his name was changed to Decobie Durant while at South Carolina State, and about his times as a Bulldog. Donal also delves into why HBCUs should or shouldn’t play so-called money […]
FIU Coach Willie Simmons. BOXTOROW host Donal Ware previews the matchups in Week 2 of HBCU football and Week 1 of the NFL. Former FAMU and PVAMU head football coach and current FIU head coach Willie Simmons joins the show. Donal also talks college football and Bill Belichick’s debut at UNC. Download or listen. Sports. […]
BOXTOROW Super Bowl Show. BOXTOROW broadcast live from Radio Row at Super Bowl LIX. Donal Ware talks with Steve Wyche of NFL Network, Roy Anderson, cornerbacks coach for the Eagles, and Kevin Braxton offensive assistant of the Chiefs. Both coaches have HBCU ties. Download or listen.
Morgan Coach Kevin Broadus Donal Ware talks with Morgan State head men’s basketball coach Kevin Broadus. Donal also talks NFL conference championship games, Commanders’ future, and Philadelphia Eagles fans. Download or listen.
Bethune-Cookman coach Reggie Theus. Donal Ware talks with Bethune-Cookman head men’s basketball coach and athletics director Reggie Theus about the Wildcats’ basketball program and balancing those duties with being the athletics director. Donal also talks college football national championship game and NFL Playoffs. Download or listen.
Washington Commanders’ Jeremy Reaves. Donal Ware talks with Washington Commanders’ All-Pro special teams and safety Jeremy Reaves. Donal also talks College football national championship game and NFL Playoffs. Download or listen.
Tony Madlock and CFP. Donal Ware talks with Alabama State head men’s basketball coach Tony Madlock. Donal also talks previews NFL Playoffs and talks College Football Playoff. Download or listen.
Here’s to Kicking-off 2025. Donal Ware gets 2025 started by talking to Buffalo Bills kick return specialist and defensive back and former North Carolina Central HBCU All-American Brandon Codrington about his rookie season and his time at NCCU. Download or listen.
Year-end review part two. Donal Ware takes a look back at some of more memorable conversation from July – December 2024. Download or listen.
Year-end review part one. Donal Ware takes a look back at some of more memorable conversations from January – June 2024 Download or listen.
Actor comedian Anthony Anderson. Donal Ware talks with actor and comedian Anthony Anderson his career, getting his degree from Howard University, the importance of diabetes, and the L.A. Lakers. Donal also talks CFP and previews the Jackson State/South Carolina State matchup in the Celebration Bowl. Download or listen.
Donal Ware’s report cards. Donal Ware‘s report cards as he gives talks about grades his given to the HBCU team. He also talks CFP. Download or listen.
Sophia Smith Quinton Bell. Donal Ware soccer star Sophia Smith, a member of the Gold Medal winning UWSNT and of the Portland Thorns. He also talks with Miami Dolphins linebacker and former Prairie View A&M football player Quinton Bell. And a spokesperson from the Bayou Classic talks about the classic. Download or listen.
HBCU Championship Saturday Talk. Donal Ware talks with Virginia State head football coach Dr. Henry Frazier, Virginia Union head football coach Dr. Alvin Parker, and Miles head football coach Sam Shade. Also Week 12 HBCU football preview. Download or listen.
Kalani Sitake Jeff Monken. Donal Ware talks with two coaches whose teams are undefeated in BYU head football coach Kalani Sitake and Army West Point head football coach Jeff Monken. He also talks CFP Rankings. Download or listen.
SMU Coach Rhett Lashlee. Donal Ware talks with SMU head football coach Rhett Lashlee about the nationally ranked Mustangs’ success, facing nationally ranked Pitt, playing four games in a row at home, switching Brashard Smith from wide receiver to running back, and about joining the ACC. Texas College head football coach Jarrail Jackson also joinsContinue Reading →
Duke Coach Manny Diaz. Donal Ware talks with Duke head football coach Manny Diaz about the Blue Devils’ season, being bowl eligible, about inventing the turnover chain, about playing against teams or coaches that he used to work for, and about his father’s influence. Donal also talks NFL and NBA. Download or listen.
TSU Coach Eddie George. Donal Ware talks with Tennessee State head football coach and former NFL running back Eddie George about the Tigers season and about his NFL career. Donal also talks about the legacy of Virginia State Athletic Director Peggy Davis who passed away, and talks NFL and Week 7 in HBCU Football. DownloadContinue Reading →
FAMU Coach James Colzie. Donal Ware talks with Florida A&M head football coach James Colzie about the Rattlers season to this point. As BOXTOROW’s Countdown to 20 continues, a conversation with ESPN SportsCenter anchor Stan Verrett. Download or listen.
Trent Scott T.C. Taylor. Donal Ware talks with Washington Commanders and former HBCU All-American offensive lineman Trent Scott and Jackson State head football coach T.C. Taylor. Download or listen.
Chennis Berry Trenton Boykin. Donal Ware talks with South Carolina State head football coach Chennis Berry and Hampton head football coach Trenton Boykin about respective programs. Donal also talks UNLV quarterback NIL situation. Download or listen.
Carolina Coach Mack Brown. Donal Ware talks with UNC head football coach Mack Brown ahead of the Tar Heels game against North Carolina Central as Coach Brown talks about the meaning of playing the Eagles. Donal is also joined by Johnson C. Smith head football coach Maurice Flowers who talks about the early success ofContinue Reading →
Packers RB Emanuel Wilson. Donal Ware talks with Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson, who played at Johnson C. Smith and Fort Valley State. He also talks with Vanderbilt head football coach Clark Lea. Finally, a look at Week 2 in HBCU football. Download or listen.
Alabama State’s Eddie Robinson. Donal Ware talks with Alabama State head football coach Eddie Robinson Jr. about the Hornets upcoming matchup against North Carolina Central and the prospects for the Hornets in 2024. Donal also previews the HBCU National Game of the Week. Finally tributes to the late photographer Joe Daniels and the legendary AlContinue Reading →
Donal visits White House. Donal Ware talks about his invitation and visit to the White House as President Joe Biden celebrated with the Texas Rangers their 2023 World Series championship. South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer joins the show to talk Gamecocks football. Download or listen
Coach Blakeney’s Howard plan. Donal Ware talks about Howard head men’s basketball coach Kenny Blakeney’s plan to offer investment into the Bison program. He also talks about Team USA Men’s Basketball in the Olympics. Download or listen
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham. Donal Ware talks with Utah head football coach Kyle Whittingham about the Utes transition to the Big 12, College Football Playoff expansion, as well as about his 35-year career at Utah. He also talks USA Basketball, Olympics, and SWAC football. Download or listen.
HBCU coaches poll discussion. Donal Ware discusses the recently released HBCU coaches poll. He also talks about the non-deal between the NBA and Warner Discovery (TNT) and talks Team USA Basketball. Download or listen.
Much college football talk. Donal Ware talks about the predicted order of finish in the SWAC and the CIAA, college football realignment, Stanford and Cal joining the ACC, and talks with actress Naturi Naughton about her role in the movie Abducted at an HBCU. Download or listen.
NBA free agency talk. Donal Ware talks NBA free agency, nepotism, how the Lakers can contend in the West, and about the new HBCU Athletic Conference. Plus, who got the better of Paul George to the 76ers or Klay Thompson to the Mavericks. Download or listen.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Conversation with Shaunie Henderson. Basketball Wives executive producer and Shaunie Henderson, whose ex-husband is Shaquille O’Neal, talks with Donal Ware about her new book, about her thoughts on the portrayal of Black women on Basketball Wives, and being a first lady. Donal also talks about Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson’s comments on FOX broadcastContinue Reading →
Donal’s father Donald Ware. Donal Ware ‘s dad, Donald Ware joins the show to talk about his days at Howard University and his encounter with the legendary Vince Lombardi. Donal also talks about the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. Plus, when is it okay not to tip? Download or listen.
Donal’s father Donald Ware. Donal Ware ‘s dad, Donald Ware joins the show to talk about his days at Howard University and his encounter with the legendary Vince Lombardi. Donal also talks about the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. Plus, when is it okay not to tip? Download or listen.
College FB HOF talk. Donal Ware talks about the former HBCU players and coaches that are on the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame. He also talks NBA Playoffs and Lakers coaching job. Download or listen.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
The HBCU Athletic Conference. Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Commissioner Dr. Kiki Barnes talks with Donal Ware about the GCAC name change to HBCU Athletic Conference as of July 1 and what led to the name change. Dr. Barnes also discusses whether the conference will add more members and whether it will sponsor football. Donal alsoContinue Reading →
Memorial Day Weekend edition. Donal Ware talks with Mike Wallace, senior editor of Grind City Media, about the NBA and NBA Playoffs. Donal also reminisces on this Memorial Day Weekend and talks NBA Playoffs series.’ Download or listen.
Texas Southern’s Michael Robertson. With the SWAC baseball season winding down, Donal Ware talked with Texas Southern head baseball coach Michael Robertson about the Tigers’ season and winning the SWAC Western Division. Donal also talks NBA Playoffs. Download or listen.
Alabama State’s Jose Vazquez. Jose Vazquez, the head baseball coach at Alabama State talks with Donal Ware about the important weekend series with Florida A&M with first place on the line in the SWAC East. Donal a;also talks NBA Playoffs. Download or listen.
B-CU Baseball’s Jonathan Hernandez. You read what Donal Ware wrote about this year’s NFL Draft and the lack of HBCU Players drafted. Now hear him talk about it. He also talks with Bethune-Cookman head baseball coach Jonathan Hernandez in advance of the series between FAMU, with first place in the SWAC at stake. Download orContinue Reading →
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
FAMU Baseball Jamey Shouppe. FAMU head baseball coach Jamey Shouppe talks with Donal Ware about the Rattlers season. Donal also talks about the legacy of Archie “Gunslinger” Cooley, and talks NFL Draft and NBA Playoffs. Download or listen.
HBCU NFL Draft hopefuls Sundiata Anderson of Grambling and Mikey Victor of Alabama State join Donal Ware to talk about preparation for the NFL Fisk gymnast Morgan Price, who became the first HBCUer to win a national championship, also joins the show. Download or listen.
NFL Draft-Analyst Jordan Reid. Former North Carolina Central quarterback Jordan Reid is now an NFL Draft analyst for ESPN and gives his thoughts on the upcoming draft and talks about the former HBCU players who have an opportunity to get drafted. joins Donal Ware Download or listen.
Southern Coach Chris Crenshaw. Southern head baseball coach Chris Crenshaw joins Donal Ware to talk about the Jaguars victory over nationally ranked LSU. Donal also talks about Angel Reese’s decision to enter the WNBA Draft. Grind City Media Senior Editor Mike Wallace also joins the show. Download or listen.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Robert Jones Chris Wright. Norfolk State head men’s basketball coach Robert Jones joins Donal Ware to talk about not only the Spartans winning the CIT, but also about the stigma against HBCU coaches. Langston head men’s basketball coach Chris Wright also joins to talk about the Lions’ loss in the NAIA national championship game. Download orContinue Reading →
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
HBCU’s in NCAA Tournament. Coaches from the HBCUs NCAA Tournament join Donal Ware including Grambling head men’s basketball coach Donte’ Jackson whose team defeated Montana State in the first round, Jackson State head women’s basketball coach Tomekia Reed, and Howard head men’s basketball coach Kenny Blakeney. Download or listen.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
WWE superstar Nia Jax talks with Donal Ware about taking time off from the WWE, coming back and dominating the women’s division, being part of the A’noa’i Family, and about playing basketball while in college. Lincoln (Pa.) Lions head men’s basketball coach Jason Armstrong also joins the show to talk about winning the CIAA TournamentContinue Reading →
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
WWE superstar Jey Uso joins Donal Ware to talk just losing out on the Intercontinental championship due to interference from his twin brother Jimmy, possibly rejoining the Usos and Bloodline, The Rock joining the Bloodline, and the Anoa’i family of wrestlers. Donal also gives his thoughts on the UNC System Board of Governors controlling whichContinue Reading →
Cleo Hill Mo Williams. Winston-Salem State head men’s basketball coach Cleo Hill Jr. and Jackson State head men’s basketball coach and former NBA player Mo Williams join Donal Ware to talks about the Rams’ and Tigers’ programs, respectively. Donal also talks CIAA, SWAC, MEAC, and SIAC basketball and gives his thoughts on the NBA All-StarContinue Reading →
Clark Atlanta’s Alfred Jordan. Clark Atlanta’s head men’s basketball coach Alfred Jordan talks with Donal Ware about the Panthers’ program, previews the game against rival Morehouse, talks about the relationship with Morehouse head coach Douglas Whittler, and about the process of Division II teams being considered for post season play. Kansas State head men’s basketballContinue Reading →
Kansas State’s Jerome Tang. Kansas State head men’s basketball coach Jerome Tang joins Donal Ware not only to talk about the Wildcats program, but also talks with him about his faith and how he passes that faith along to others, and about growing up in St. Croix. Download or listen.
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Donte Jackson Tarrell Robinson Douglas Whittler. Grambling head men’s basketball coach Donte Jackson, North Carolina A&T head women’s basketball coach Tarrell Robinson, and Morehouse head men’s basketball coach Douglas Whittler join Donal Ware to talk about each coach’s respective programs. Donal also talks about the rise of Black coaches in the NFL and NFL playoffs. DownloadContinue Reading →
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Tony Madlock Brion Dunlap. Alabama State head men’s basketball coach Tony Madlock and Claflin head men’s basketball coach Brion Dunlap join Donal Ware to talk about each coach’s respective program. Donal also talks about the rise of Black coaches in the NFL and NFL playoffs. Download or listen.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Robert Jones Penny Collins. Donal Ware talks with Norfolk State head men’s basketball coach Robert Jones and Tennessee State head men’s basketball coach Brian “Penny” Collins about the Spartans and Tigers programs. Donal also talks NFL playoffs. Download or listen.
Delaware State’s Stan Waterman. Donal Ware talks with Delaware State head men’s basketball coach Stan Waterman about the Delaware State program which is in first place in the MEAC and about the upcoming game against UMES. He also talks NFL playoffs, and about the 2024 HBCU football schedule. Download or listen.
LeVelle Moton Mark Byington. North Carolina Central head men’s basketball coach LeVelle Moton talks with Donal Ware about why he turned down a million dollar head coaching job to stay at North Carolina Central. Also JMU head men’s basketball coach Mark Byington discusses the Dukes’ program and gives his thoughts on JMU dropping out ofContinue Reading →
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
FBS lacking HBCU coaches. Donal Ware talks about the hiring of former Florida A&M head football coach Willie Simmons at Duke and why more coaches with HBCU ties are not hired as coordinators or head coaches at FBS schools. Download or listen.
Year-End Review show 2. It’s the annual year-end review show for 20023 as Donal Ware takes a listen back at some of our most memorable conversations from the year from September – November. Conversations include with former NFL player and actor Isaac Keys, actor Sean Dominic, NFL players Keenan Allen, Markquese Bell, and Alex Highsmith,Continue Reading →
Year-End Review Part 1. It’s the annual year-end review show for 20023 as Donal Ware takes a listen back at some of our most memorable conversations from the year including conversations with actors Michael B. Jordan, Woody McClain, the one and only Stephen A. Smith, Florida gymnast Trinity Thomas, West Virginia State head men’s basketballContinue Reading →
Takeaways from 2023 season. Donal Ware gives his thoughts on the 2023 football season, including thoughts on FAMU’s HBCU national championship, transfer portal, SIAC, and future of Celebration Bowl/MEAC. Download or listen.
CIAA SIAC report cards. Donal Ware gives his grades for the teams from the SIAC, CIAA, and Hampton, North Carolina A&T, and Tennessee State. He also gives his prediction on the Howard/Florida A&M game. Download or listen.
Conversation with Lou Holtz. Donal Ware gives his grades for the teams from the MEAC and SWAC. He also talks College Football Playoff. Also a replay of a conversation with legendary head football coach Lou Holtz who talks about Buddy Pough, NIL, and transfer portal. Download or listen.
Kyle Serba to Duke. Former longtime North Carolina Central University sports information director Kyle Serba is now the new Executive Director of Communications for Duke University athletics. He talks with Donal Ware about his career. Also a conversation with both Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes and Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver. Download orContinue Reading →
Who wins Morgan State, Howard? Donal Ware breaks down the HBCU National Games of the Week and the matchups between Morgan State/Howard and Alabama State/Prairie View A&M. It’s Friidaay!! Download or listen
Firing of Eric Dooley. Donal Ware talks about the firing of now former Southern head football coach Eric Dooley with one game remaining. Download or listen.
CIAA, SIAC championship coaches. Donal Ware talks with all four coaches whose teams play in the SIAC and CIAA championship games including Benedict head football coach Chennis Berry, Albany State head football coach Quinn Gray, Virginia Union head football coach Dr. Alvin Parker, and Fayetteville State head football coach Richard Hayes. Download or listen
Morgan’s chances still great. It’s Takeaway Tuesday on the HBCU Football Daily Podcast as Donal Ware discusses why no one is talking about Morgan State‘s chances of winning the MEAC and breaks down the SWAC West Division title scenarios. Download or listen.
Big win Howard Bison. The Howard Bison defeated the No. 1 team in all of HBCU football, North Carolina Central, in Washington, DC on Saturday in what some may call an upset and Donal Ware talks about the Bison win, the tight race in the MEAC, the SWAC Western Division race, and about the CIAAContinue Reading →
Willie Simmons, Aaron James. Donal Ware talks with Florida A&M head football coach Willie Simmons and Tuskegee head football coach Aaron James about the Rattlers and Golden Tigers program, respectively. Simmons also gives his thoughts on the possibility of being a head coach at the FBS level. Download or listen.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Conversation with Aaron James. It’s Friidaay!! Tuskegee head football coach Aaron James talks with Donal Ware about the Golden Tigers program and Saturday’s game at Miles, which if the Tigers win, they clinch a berth in the SIAC championship game. Download or listen.
Conversation with Willie Simmons. Florida A&M head football coach Willie Simmons talks with Donal Ware about the Rattler program, how he almost played football at FAMU, and about te possibility of becoming a head football coach at the FBS level. Download or listen.
HBCU football’s scary times. The conference races are coming down to the wire. The CIAA Northern Division crown comes down to the winner of Virginia Union at Virginia State. The right to go to the SIAC championship game is not that easy. As a matter of fact, it’s a little complex. And Benedict isn’t guaranteedContinue Reading →
Celebrity Picker Courtney Hope. Actress Courtney Hope, who plays the role of Sally Spectra on The Young and the Restless is our Celebrity Guest Picker and talks with Donal Ware about her role on Y&R. Mike Wallace of Grind City Media talks NBA. Download or listen.
Week 8 look back. The postseason picture became a little more clear after Week 8 and Donal Ware takes a look back at Week 8. Download or listen.
NCCU/MSU, JCSU/FSU. Donal Ware gives his thoughts on the North Carolina Central victory over Morgan State and previews the Johnson C. Smith/Fayetteville State matchup for control of the CIAA Southern Division. It’s Friidaay!! Download or listen.
Eddie Robinson Jr. Conversation. Alabama State head football coach Eddie Robinson, Jr. joins Donal Ware to talk about the Hornets’ victory over Jackson State, the upcoming Magic City Classic against Alabama A&M, why he decided to take the job at ASU, his relationship with former JSU head coach Deion Sanders, and about his time inContinue Reading →
Interview with Toriano Morgan. Edward Waters head coach Toriano Morgan talks with Donal Ware about the Tigers’ season and their big win over Tuskegee. Download or listen.
Takeaways from Week 7. Teams were 9-5 in homecoming games, but three teams came away with upsets. Donal Ware explains. Download or listen.
Hue Jackson Mike Locksley. Grambling head football coach Hue Jackson and Maryland head football coach Mike Locksley talk with Donal Ware about their respective programs. Actor Isaac Keys is the Celebrity Guest Picker
Benedict Coach Chennis Berry. It’s Friidaay!! Donal Ware sit downs with Benedict head coach Chennis Berry to talk about the Tigers’ win last night against Fort Valley State in a pivotal SIAC matchup. Download or listen,
SIAC showdown in Columbia. Donal Ware previews the HBCU National Game of the Week between Fort Valley State and Benedict in Columbia, SC. BC is ranked No. 3 in the HBCU media poll and No.1 1 in the HBCU D2 coaches poll. The Wildcats are Nos. 9 and 5 in each poll. This is oneContinue Reading →
HBCU alum Charles Huff. …anytime you get to pave a way for anybody, I think that’s your responsibility. Just like our parents and ancestors and people that came before me Tyrone Willingham, Dennis Green, Art Shell in the NFL, all of those guys made it easier for me to sit in the chair that I’mContinue Reading →
Looking at Week 7. Donal Ware takes a look at the schedule for Week 7. Download or listen.
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Thoughts at midway point. We’re midway through the 2023 HBCU Football season. Donal Ware shares his thoughts on what we’ve seen so far and what lies ahead. Download or listen.
New Edition’s Michael Bivins. New Edition’s Michael Bivins, a founding member of the group, as well as of Bell, Biv, Devoe, who also brought us Boys to Men and ABC, is our Celebrity Guest Picker and picks the winner of Morehouse/Tuskegee and Grambling/Alcorn as well as two FBS and NFL games. He also talks aboutContinue Reading →
SIAC Clash: Benedict/Miles. It’s Friidaay!! Donal Ware previews the HBCU National Game of the Week between Miles and Benedict with first place in the SIAC on the line. Download or listen.
Transition to Week 6. Donal Ware talks about some of the Week 6 matchups. Download or listen.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Notes from Week 5. It’s takeaway Tuesday on the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Donal Ware gives his thoughts on what stood out during Week 5. Download or listen.
Looking at Week 5. Donal Ware takes a look at an exciting Week 5 in HBCU football. Download or listen.
NSU coach Dawson Odums. Donal Ware talks with Norfolk State head football coach Dawson Odums. Donal also talks NFL and with Kenny Washington, president of Leon Frank Agency about the HBCU Tailgate Tour. Download or listen.
Yellow Jackets’ Teddy Keaton. Yellow Jackets’ Teddy Keaton, the head football coach at Allen University talks with Donal Ware about the 3-0 start and about building the program. Download or listen.
Looking at Week 4. As we start to get into more conference play, Donal Ware takes a look at Week 4 in HBCU football. Download or listen.
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Takeaways from Week 3. Donal Ware gives his thoughts on Week 3 in HBCU football to include thoughts on Hampton/Howard, Mississippi Valley State and North Carolina Central. Download or listen
Manic Monday Week 3. Donal Ware takes a look at Week 3 in HBCU football. Download or listen.
Dallas Cowboys’ Markquese Bell. Former Florida A&M HBCU All-American and Dallas Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell talks with Donal Ware about his best performance as a pro in the Cowboys’ victory over the Giants and talks about how he has grown. Actor Sean Dominic, a Delaware State University alum is our Celebrity Guest picker, asContinue Reading →
Who’s the real HU? Donal Ware answers this question as he previews the HBCU National Game of the Week between Hampton and Howard. Download or listen.
Conversation with Henry Frazier. Virginia State head football coach Dr. Henry Frazier talks with Donal Ware about his career, about any regrets he may have, and about the Trojans program. Download or listen
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Takeaways from Week 2. Donal Ware gives some in-depth thoughts into Week 2 in HBCU football. Download or listen.
Deion helping Black coaches? How much does Deion Sanders’ success at Colorado help Black coaches, and more specifically, HBCU coaches, get hired at the FBS level? Donal Ware discusses on this edition of BOXTOROW on SiriusXM College Sports Radio Podcast. Download or listen.
Damon Wilson Steve Wyche. Coming of its big win over nationally ranked Richmond, Morgan State head football coach Damon Wilson talks with Donal Ware about the win. Also, Steve Wyche of NFL Network previews the National Football League season including a look at the Steelers, Buccaneers, Commanders, Titans, Panthers, Jaguars, the Saints, and Chiefs. DownloadContinue Reading →
A stellar Week 2. Donal Ware highlights some of the happenings from Wee k2 and runs down the HBCU football scoreboard. Download or listen.
HBCU Games of Week. Donal Ware previews the games between Jackson State/Southern and North Carolina Central/North Carolina A&T. Download or listen.
Morgan State’s Damon Wilson. Donal Ware talks with Morgan State head football coach Damon Wilson about the Bears’ big win over nationally ranked Richmond. They also discuss the upcoming game against Akron. Download or listen.
Looking at Week 2. On this Humpday edition of the podcast, Donal Ware begins to transition to Week 2. Download or listen.
Week 1: Five takeaways. Donal Ware gives in-depth thought on five things from Week 1 in HBCU football. Download or listen.
Wrapping up Week 1. Donal Ware breaks down an exciting Week 1 in HBCU football. Download or listen.
Eddie George Keenan Allen. Donal Ware talks with former NFL great and current Tennessee State head football coach Eddie George about the Tennessee State program, playing against Notre Dame, and about the money for running backs in the National Football League. LA Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen also joins the program to talk Chargers, receivingContinue Reading →
Conversation with Eddie George. Donal Ware talks with Tennessee State head football coach Eddie George about how the matchup with the Tigers playing Notre Dame came about, where the TSU program is, and about the running back position in the National Football League. Download or listen.
Conversation with Kenny Gallop. Donal Ware catches up with HBCU All-American Kenny Gallop, Jr., defensive back for the Howard Bison to talk about the Bison preparation for the upcoming season and Friday’s season opener against Eastern Michigan. Download or listen.
Transition to Week 1. We begin the transition from Opening Week to Week 1 in HBCU football as Donal Ware looks at some of the matchups. Download or listen.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
HBCU Football Takeaway Tuesday. Donal Ware gives some thoughts and six takeaways from Opening Week in HBCU Football, plus announcement of HBCU National Player of the Week. Download or listen
JSU beats S.C. State. Donal Ware talks about the rematch of the 2021 Celebration Bowl as Jackson State defeated South Carolina State in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge on Saturday. He also talks about the Langston and Florida Memorial losses to open the season. Download or listen.
Buddy Pough announces retirement. Donal Ware talks about South Carolina State head football coach Buddy Pough‘s decision to retire after the end of the 2023 season. Jackson State head football T.C. Taylor joins the show. Plus, media from around the company who cover HBCU football, weigh in on CIAA, SIAC, SWAC, and MEAC. Download orContinue Reading →
HBCU Game of Week. Donal Ware previews the matchup between South Carolina State and Jackson State, the HBCU National Game of the Week. Download or listen.
Conversation with Adrian Jones. Shaw head football coach Adrian Jones is confident about what the Bears can accomplish in 2023. He conveys that to Donal Ware during the BOXTOROW Countdown to Kickoff. Download or listen.
Conversation with Jada Byers. Virginia Union running back Jada Byers is one of the best players in HBCU football and by way of the HBCU All-America team, one of the top two running backs. He talks with Donal Ware about wanting to break the all-time rushing record for most rushing yards in a season heldContinue Reading →
Conversation with Davius Richard. North Carolina Central quarterback Davius Richard may be the best player in HBCU football and is one of the best players in college football. He sits down with Donal Ware to talk about the upcoming Eagles’ season. Download or listen.
Conversation with Loobert Denelus. Benedict defensive end Loobert Denelus talks with Donal Ware about his career with the Tigers. Download or listen.
BOXTOROW celebrates 18 years. Donal Ware talks about the history of BOXTOROW from the radio shows first airing on August 20, 2005 on five radio stations to now being on over 30 and on SiriusXM, and he talks about the evolution of BOXTOROW. Top HBCU and college football players take center stage as North CarolinaContinue Reading →
Conversation with Eric Dooley. Southern head football coach Eric Dooley talks with Donal Ware about the Jaguars defending their SWAC Western Division crown. Download or listen
Conversation with Richard Hayes. Fayetteville State head football coach Richard Hayes talks with Donal Ware about expectations for 2023. Download or listen.
Conversation with Jamie Gillan. For this Humpday edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast, we went into the archives and dug up a conversation with former Arkansas-Pine Bluff punter Jamie Gillan as he prepares for year five in the National Football League, second with the New York Giants. In the offseason, he signed a two-yearContinue Reading →
Key games in 2023. Donal Ware takes a look at the 2023 HBCU football schedule and talks about some of the key games. Download or listen.
Conversation with Chennis Berry. On the Manic Monday edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast, Donal Ware talks with Benedict head football coach Chennis Berry about the upcoming season and the Tigers defending their D2 HBCU Coaches and SIAC championships. Download or listen.
Benedict Bethune-Cookman head coaches. Donal Ware talks with Benedict head football coach Chennis Berry and Bethune-Cookman head football coach Raymond Woodie, Jr. about their respective seasons. Also, is this the end of the Pac-12? Download or listen.
Jackson State’s T.C. Taylor. It’s Friidaay!! Donal Ware talks with the new head football coach at Jackson State T.C. Taylor about leading the Tigers post Deion Sanders, whether JSU feels disrespected by not being favored to win the SWAC, and about expectations for the 2023 season. Download or listen.
Bethune-Cookman coach Raymond Woodie. Bethune-Cookman head coach Raymond Woodie, Jr. talks with Donal Ware about his first season so far as the head man of the Wildcats, his reputation as one of the best recruiters in the nation, and about his thoughts on Ed Reed’s short tenure as coach. Download or listen
Langston coach Quinton Morgan. Cancer sucks. Langston head coach Quinton Morgan is all too familiar with the disease. His young son and his only brother had cancer at the same time. Morgan talks with Donal Ware about dealing with his son and brother’s cancer, how it affected him and his mental health, and also talksContinue Reading →
SIAC football preview, talk. Will Benedict repeat as SIAC champions? Donal Ware gives his thoughts on the 2023 SIAC season. Download or listen.
Conversation with Dawson Odums. During MEAC media day, Donal Ware sat down with Norfolk State third-year head football coach Dawson Odums to talk with him about expectations for the Spartans, coming off a 2-9 2022. Download or listen.
Preseason HBCU Football All-Americans. The 2023 HBCU college football Preseason All-America team presented by BOXTOROW was released on Tuesday and Donal Ware breaks down the team. Download or listen.
Hampton N.C.A&T in CAA. Donal Ware previews Hampton in the CAA and North Carolina A&T’s first year in the CAA. The HBCU D2 Coaches Poll powered by BOXTOROW is released and is discussed. Download or listen
Talking 2023 CIAA preview. Donal Ware previews the 2023 CIAA outlook and gives his thoughts on predicted order of finish and who will win the title. Download or listen.
MEAC SWAC football preview. Donal Ware gives his thoughts and takes a look at the upcoming MEAC and SWAC season. Download or listen.
MEAC talk football preview. It’s Friidaay! Donal Ware talks MEAC football and media day and gives his thoughts on who will win the MEAC and if the conference will improve from 2022. Download or listen.
Who wins the SWAC in 2023? Donal Ware gives his thoughts on SWAC Media Day, some of the storylines from the day and his thoughts on who will win the SWAC and thoughts on predicted order of finish and All-SWAC teams. Download or listen.
Conversation with Vincent Brown. Vincent Brown is the new head football coach at North Carolina A&T as the Aggies make their transition to the CAA. Brown talks with Donal Ware about his new position, what he expects in 2023, and how he got the name the “Undertaker.”
Conversation with Sean Gilbert. Sean Gilbert is in his third season as the head football coach at Livingstone. He talked with BOXTOROW host Donal Ware about the upcoming season, the Blue Bears improvement last year from 2021 and about his career in the NFL.
Conversation with Trei Oliver. We kick off the 2023 edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast with a conversation with North Carolina Central head football coach Trei Oliver and BOXTOROW host Donal Ware. The Eagles are looking to defend their HBCU national championship.
Mini HBCU Football preview. Part two of the conversation with WWE wrestler Kayden Carter Shaw University grad and a member of the 2012 Shaw Lady Bears NCAA Division II national championship team. Donal Ware also gives a mini preview of the HBCU football season. Download or listen.
HBCU alum Kayden Carter. I didn’t want a 9-to-5 job. Like, I just don’t believe that that’s what I was meant for in life… I would love to help other people overcome the obstacles that they have to get to where they want to in life. WWE wrestler Kayden Carter on her journey from aContinue Reading →
WWE wrestler Kayden Carter. WWE wrestler Kayden Carter teams up with teams up with Katana Chance to make up one of the up and coming tag teams on RAW. The former member of the 2012 Shaw women’s basketball national championship team talked with Donal Ware about her rise in WWE and her time at ShawContinue Reading →
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Father’s Day edition BOXTOROW. Donald Ware, Donal Ware‘s father joins for the special Father’s Day edition of BOXTOROW. They are also joined by Donald Ware’s former high school coach and Washington, DC coaching legend Bob Headen, a graduate of Saint Augustine’s. Actress Ajiona Alexus talks Mary J. Blige Real Love and Strength of A Woman.Continue Reading →
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Donal talks CIAA Tournament. Donal Ware talks about the economic impact the CIAA Tournament had on Baltimore. He also talks about the passing of Lawrence Johnson of All-Pro Photo, the legacy of the Iron Sheik, and NBA Finals. Download or listen.
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FAMU baseball’s Jamey Shouppe. Donal Ware talks with Florida A&M head baseball coach Jamey Shouppe ahead of the Rattlers appearance in the Gainesville Regional and after the Rattlers won the SWAC Tournament championship. Grind City Media Senior Editor Mike Wallace also joins the show to talks NBA Playoffs. Download or listen.
Tribute to Jim Brown. BOXTOROW pays homage to the life and legacy of Jim Brown with a replay of a conversation with him. Plus Donal Ware talks NBA Playoffs and a tribute to Memorial Day weekend. Download or listen.
Power Book’s Woody McClain. Donal Ware talks with Woody McClain, who plays the role of Cain in Power Book II: Ghost. McClain is a Florida A&M alum and was a member of the Marching 100. He also talks with Alabama State head baseball coach Jose Vázquez and North Carolina Central head softball coach Cat Tarvin. DownloadContinue Reading →
Bethune Cookman’s Johnathan Hernandez. Donal Ware talks to Bethune-Cookmsn head baseball coach Jonathan Hernandez about the Wildcats program. Donal also talks NBA Playoffs. Download or listen.
HBCU NBA Playoff talk. Donal Ware talks about the lack of HBCU players selected in the NFL Draft. He also talks NBA Playoffs and talks NBA with Mike Wallace, senior editor of Grind City Media. Download or listen.
XFL talk Reggie Barlow. Donal Ware talks with DC Defenders head coach Reggie Barlow about the Defenders’ season and playing the Seattle Sea Dragons for the Northern Division title. Barlow is the former head football coach of the Alabama State Hornets and the Virginia State Trojans. He also talks NBA Playoffs and NFL Draft. Download orContinue Reading →
Conversation with Isaiah Land. …I was a little nervous because I didn’t know what to expect. I never got a chance to play against all the FBS players all at once. Once I got on the field, it let me know I belong on this level… Isaiah Land on participating in the Reese’s Senior Bowl.Continue Reading →
Gators gymnast Trinity Thomas. Replay of conversation with Florida gymnast Trinity Thomas. Donal Ware also talks NBA with Mike Wallace, senior editor of Grind City Media and talks sale of the Washington Commanders. Download or listen.
NFL hopeful Isaiah Land. Donal Ware talks with NFL hopeful Isaiah Land, former Florida A&M star and HBCU Willie Davis Defensive Player of the Year. He also talks Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, and LSU and Iowa. Download or listen.
Lamar Jackson NBA talk. Donal Ware talks about why the Ravens haven’t signed Lamar Jackson. He also talks NCAA Tournament, NBA, and with Travis Williams of HBCU All-Stars, LLC about the HBCU All-Star Game, Download or listen.
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Maryland Coach Brenda Frese. Donal Ware talks Maryland head women’s basketball coach Brenda Frese. Ge also talks all things Ja Morant and Memphis Grizzlies with Mike Wallace, senior editor of Grind City Media. Download or listen.
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March Madness Myles Pruitt. Donal Ware talks to BMF and Stranger Things star Myles Pruitt and also talks March Madness as Tougaloo head men’s basketball coach Eric Strothers join the show to talk about the Bulldogs’ run to the Elite 8 in the NAIA Tournament. Download or listen.
Langston coach Chris Wright. On this edition of BOXTOROW on ESPNU Radio on SiriusXM Podcast, Donal Ware talks with Langston head men’s basketball coach Chris Wright, Virginia Union head men’s basketball coach Jay Butler, and HBCU legend and former NFL punter Greg Coleman. Download or listen.
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Florida gymnast Trinity Thomas. On this edition of BOXTOROW on ESPNU Radio on SiriusXM Podcast, Florida Gators gymnast Trinity Thomas talks with Donal Ware about her season and needing three perfect 10s to become the all-time leader in that category. He also talks with Winston-Salem State head men’s basketball coach Cleo Hill, Jr. and XavierContinue Reading →
March Madness Creed III. Donal Ware talks to Creed III stars Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors and also talks March Madness as Winston-Salem State head men’s basketball coach Cleo Hill, Jr. and Xavier (La.) head men’s basketball coach Alfred Williams join the show to talk about their respective programs. Download or listen.
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Stephen A. Smith speaks. In a perfect world, believe it or not, you almost would have preferred that your dad is gone, rather than be there and not be present. Stephen A. Smith on the relationship that he had with his father growing up. There is only one Stephen A. Smith. His book Straight ShooterContinue Reading →
BOXTOROW Stephen A. Smith. Stephen A. Smith joins Donal Ware to talk about his career, time at Winston-Salem State University and Clarence “Big House” Gaines. Donal also talks with Grambling head men’s basketball coach Donte’ Jackson, and talks NBA slam dunk contest and Eric Bieniemy’s hiring by the Washington Commanders. Download or listen.
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BOXTOROW NBA Mike Wallace. Grind City Media senior editor Mike Wallace joins Donal Ware to talk NBA. Plus Donal talks Eric Bieniemy and our Black History Month listen back with NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace. Download or listen.
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BOXTOROW Clash at Coliseum. A replay of interviews with NASCAR stars Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, Bubba Wallace, and NASCAR and Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs in advance of BOXTOROW’s live broadcast from Clash at the Coliseum.
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Donal Ware with more Ed Reed talks about his situation with Bethune-Cookman. Donal also talks NFL Playoffs and Mike Wallace senior editor of Grind City Media joins the program to talk NBA.
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Donal Ware has a message for both Ed Reed and Bethune-Cookman. Morgan State head men’s basketball coach Kevin Broadus also joins the show. Download or listen.
Miles head men’s basketball coach Fred Watson got his 400th win last week and talked with Donal Ware about the accomplishment and the Golden Bears season. New North Carolina A&T head football coach Vincent Brown talks about the opportunity at N.C. A&T and his career. Download or listen.
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On this edition of BOXTOROW on SiriusXM on ESPNU Radio, West Virginia State head men’s basketball coach Bryan Poore talks with Donal Ware about his 400th win which came in the championship game of the U.S. Virgin Island Classic championship game. He also talks about his 24-year career. Download or listen.
A conversation with Brad Holmes. I’ve always said, coming up in this process, I’ve always kept my head down and tried to be the best in the role that I was in. Actually interviewing with multiple teams and going through that process… you just know you feel something in your gut and when it’s right,Continue Reading →
BOXTOROW featuring Donal Ware Podcast talks general sports HBCU sports and with top sports and entertainment figures. Here is part two of our annual year-end review show where we replay some of our favorite conversations from 2022. Guests include: John Wall, Mike Locksley, Mike Elko, Eddie Robinson, Jr., Javon Hargrave, Jamie Gillan, Grover Stewart, MarcusContinue Reading →
Donal Ware takes a final look at the 2022 season on this final edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast podcast. Download or listen.
BOXTOROW with Donal Ware Podcast talks general sports HBCU sports and with top sports and entertainment figures. Here is part one of our annual year-end review show where we replay some of our favorite conversations from 2022. Guests include: Jonathan Allen, Isaiah Land, Robert Jones, Brandon Parker, Lamont Parris, Joshua Williams, Cobie Durant, Charlie Neal,Continue Reading →
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Donal Ware breaks down the matchup between NCCU and Jackson State in Atlanta for the HBCU national championship. It’s the Friday and on this edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Download or listen.
I’m not going to say the main reason… [Deion Sanders] was definitely a reason why I went there. He made it attractive enough to even consider it because honestly, even with him there, at first I didn’t all the way consider it. After getting there and experiencing everything [Jackson State] had to offer, I understoodContinue Reading →
Donal Ware gives his thoughts on Deion Sanders leaving Jackson State to go to Colorado. He also talks with former Jackson State star and Detroit Lions rookie defensive end James “The Problem” Houston, IV. Download or listen.
Donal Ware breaks down the different dynamics of lay people, college football, and HBCU people relating to Deion Sanders move to Colorado on this edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware talks CFP playoff rankings. Grind City Media senior editor Mike Wallace joins the show to talk NBA. Donal also talks NFL and grades teams from the SIAC. Download or listen.
Donal Ware previews the HBCU National Game of the Week, the SWAC championship game between Southern and Jackson State. Download or listen.
Donal Ware gives his grades to the teams from the SIAC on this edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Download or listen.
Donal Ware tells why SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland as the star of HBCU sports and talks Giving Tuesday. Download or listen.
Donal Ware looks at Week 13 and gives thoughts on HBCUs not stacking up in postseason play. Download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware takes a look at Week 12, and talks about why Florida A&M did not make the FCS Playoffs, talks about Prairie View A&M’s loss to Mississippi Valley State, and Howard winning a share of the MEAC title. This is the last podcast for the week. Download or listen. Have a happy Thanksgiving.
Howard head football coach Larry Scott and Fayetteville State head football coach Richard Hayes join Donal Ware to talk about their respective programs. Donal also talks NBA and NFL. Download or listen to the podcast. Download or listen.
Donal Ware previews the Big South championship matchup between North Carolina A&T vs. Gardner Webb. Download or listen.
It’s probably where a lot of [my growth] came from… You can’t put a [price] on how valuable it is to go against that quarterback like that everyday. Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams on how he’s gotten better going against Patrick Mahomes in practice. Former HBCU All-American and Fayetteville State star Joshua Williams madeContinue Reading →
Donal Ware gives some in-depth thoughts on Week 11 in HBCU football including North Carolina Central’s win over Norfolk State to return to Atlanta and Fayetteville State’s win in the CIAA championship game. Download or listen.
Donal Ware looks at Week 11 in HBCU football, talks about who won conference championship games, division championships, and conference championships and the Division II playoffs.
Donal Ware talks with Tuskegee head football coach Reginald Ruffin, Coastal Carolina head football coach Jamey Chadwell, and Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman. Download or listen.
Donal Ware previews the HBCU National Games of the Week, two conference championship games as Tuskegee and Benedict meet in the SIAC championship game and Choward and Fayetteville State meet in the CIAA championship game. Download or listen.
Donal Ware takes a look at Week 11 and the CIAA and SIAC championship games on this edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Download or listen to the podcast.
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Donal Ware shares his thoughts on Week 10 including talking about MEAC championship scenarios. Download or listen.
Donal Ware takes a look back at Week 10 on this edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast.
A tribute to a pioneer: Eric Moore. Donal Ware talks about the legacy of the onnidan.com founder. Also a replay of a conversation with Moore from 2015. Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams who was an HBCU All-American at Fayetteville State joins the show. Download or listen.
Donal Ware previews the HBCU National Game of the Week between Southern and Florida A&M. Download or listen.
Donal Ware takes a look at Week 10 in HBCU football including some of the key conference and divisional matchups. Download or listen.
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by Donal Ware boxtorow.com As I try and gather the words to talk about the passing of a friend, mentor, colleague, the man responsible for the way that HBCU sports was and has been disseminated, I will leave you with this conversation that Eric Moore and I had on August 20, 2015 as he wasContinue Reading →
Donal Ware looks more in-depth at Week 9 in HBCU football, including talking about divisional and conference races, Division II regional rankings, the race in the MEAC, and thoughts on one of the hottest teams in HBCU football. Download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware talks about the life and legacy of the late Eric Moore founder of onnidan.com and takes a look at Week 9. Download or listen.
Virginia Union head football coach Dr. Alvin Parker joins Donal Ware to talk Panther football. Donal also talks NBA, gives his NFL predictions for Week 8, and previews the HBCU National Game of the Week. Download or listen.
Donal Ware takes a look at the HBCU National Game of the Week, a SWAC matchup between Southern and Jackson State. Download or listen.
Donal Ware transitions to Week 9 in HBCU football and talks about some of the matchups. Download or listen.
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Donal Ware talks with Benedict head football coach Chennis Berry and talks with Delaware State football coach Rod Milstead. He also talks about Tennessee’s win over Alabama and quarterback Hendon Hooker and previews the HBCU National Game of the Week. Download or listen.
Donal Ware takes a look at Week 8 and reviews some of the key matchups. Download or listen.
Donal Ware breaks down the HBCU National Game of the Week, a pivotal MEAC matchup between North Carolina Central and South Carolina State. Download or listen.
I really miss those days, missing the band playing and all of that good stuff… Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart on what he remembers most about his time at Albany State. Grover Stewart has quietly become one of the better interior defensive linemen in the National Football League. The former fourth round draft pickContinue Reading →
Donal Ware looks at all of the matchups for Week 8 in HBCU football and focuses on some of the bigger games. Download or listen.
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Donal Ware takes an in-depth look at Week 7 in HBCU football including at how some of the conferences races are shaping up.
Donal Ware takes a look at Week 7 and talks about some of the games and where teams sit in HBCU football.
Donal Ware talks with for Albany State star and current Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart and Southern head football coach Eric Dooley. He also talks Robinson/Sanders kerfuffle and previews the HBCU National Games of the Week, Download or listen.
There are three big games with championship implications and Donal Ware previews all three: Virginia Union/Bowie State, Alcorn/Southern, and Benedict/Albany State. Download or listen.
Donal Ware gives his top five players and top five teams through the midway point of the season. Download or listen.
Donal Ware takes a look at Week 7 in HBCU football and talks about some of the key matchups. Download or listen to the podcast.
It’s Takeaway Tuesday on the HBCU Football Daily Podcast as Donal Ware talks in-depth about Week 6 and about the incident between Alabama State head football coach Eddie Robinson, Jr. and Jackson State head football coach Deion Sanders. Download or listen the podcast.
Donal Ware reviews some of the matchups of Week 6 in HBCU football including the Southern/Prairie View A&M game.
Actor Michael Ealy joins Donal Ware to talk about his career and is also our celebrity guest picker as he gives his picks for Morehouse/Tuskegee, Florida A&M/South Carolina State, Purdue/Maryland, Alabama/Texas A&M, Rams/Cowboys, and Titans/Commanders. Download or listen.
Donal Ware previews the HBCU National Games of the Week, Bowie State vs. Virginia State and Florida A&M vs. South Carolina State. Download or listen.
Donal Ware takes a look at some of the matchups in Week 6 of HBCU football. Download or listen to the podcast.
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Donal Ware gives an in-depth look at Week 5 in HBCU football and looks at Lane’s win over Tennessee State and Benedict’s win over Fort Valley State. Download or listen.
Donal Ware runs down the Week 5 scoreboard and gives his thoughts on a few of the matchups. Download or listen.
App State head football coach Shawn Clark joins Donal Ware to talk about the Mountaineer program. Donal also gives his Week 4 NFL predictions, previews the HBCU National Game of the Week between Benedict and Fort Valley State, and talks about Rolling Stone’s Top 100 TV Shows of All-Time list. Download or listen.
Donal Ware previews and breaks down in-depth the HBCU National Game of the Week between Benedict and Fort Valley State. Download or listen.
Donal Ware takes a look at Week 5 including some of the movements of games due to Hurricane Ian in this edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Download or listen.
Former HBCU All-American punter Jamie Gillan, now punter for the New York Giants talks with Donal Ware about his time with the Cleveland Browns, playing for the Giants, how he ended up at Arkansas-Pine Bluff and his time there.
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Donal Ware looks at Week 4 in HBCU football including at the South Carolina State/North Carolina A&T games, Bethune-Cookman in games after the bye week and undefeated teams in HBCU football. Download or listen
Donal Ware runs down the Week 4 scoreboard in HBCU football and comments on a few of the matchups. Download or listen
Donal Ware talks with Hampton head football coach Robert Prunty, North Carolina Central head football coach Trei Oliver and talks with New York Giants punter and former Arkansas-Pine Bluff punter Jamie Gillan, also a former HBCU All-American. Download or listen.
Donal Ware takes a look at the HBCU National Game of the Week between South Carolina State and North Carolina A&T and breaks down the matchup. Download or listen.
Donal Ware briefly wraps up Week 3 and talks about some of the matchups for Week 4 in HBCU football. Download or listen.
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Donal Ware talks about Week 3 in HBCU football including North Carolina Central’s win over No. 25 New Hampshire. Download or listen.
Donal Ware talks with Fort Valley State head football coach Shawn Gibbs and Duke head football coach Mike Elko. He also previews the HBCU National Game of the Week and talks HBCU football. Download or listen.
Donal Ware breaks down the HBCU National Game of the Week between Grambling and Jackson State and give his prediction. Download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware begins to look at Week 3 in HBCU football and talks the power of HBCU football.
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Donal Ware takes an in-depth look at Week 2 including talking about the seven teams who have started the season 2-0. Download or listen.
NDonal Ware talks with ODU head football coach Ricky Rahe, talks NFL with Steve Wyche of NFL Network and previews the HBCU National Game of the Week, Jackson State vs. Tennessee State. Download or listen.
Donal Ware breaks down the HBCU National Game of the Week between Jackson State and Tennessee State in the Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis, TN. Download or listen.
Donal Ware looks at all of the matchups for Week 2 in HBCU football. Download or listen.
When John first mentioned about about being in a dark place and wanting to commit suicide, I was taken aback. I knew in that moment, that this was something really big. Didn’t know it would be as big as it became. It showed that even top athletes have mental health challenges and he knew heContinue Reading →
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Donal Ware talks with Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle and former South Carolina State All-American Javon Hargrave. Download or listen.
Donal Ware breaks down some of the matchups from Week 1 and gives hiss thoughts on Week 1 in HBCU football. Download or listen.
Donal Ware talks with Alabama State head football coach Eddie Robinson, Jr., Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle and former South Carolina State All-American Javon Hargrave, Maryland head football coach Mike Locksley, and North Carolina State head football coach Dave Doren. Download or listen.
Donal Ware previews the HBCU National Game of the Week between Florida A&M and Jackson State. How will the Rattlers have 26 players not certified to play and the water crisis in Jackson, MS affect each team. Download or listen.
Donal Ware previews Week 1 in HBCU football and also gives an update on the ineligible players at Florida A&M. Download or listen.
Kyle Jackson became the interim head football coach at Bowie State in late May, giving him about three months to prepare for the season. The Baltimore native and BSU grad relishes in the challenge ahead of the Bulldogs, to win their fourth straight CIAA championship and make another run at the Division II playoffs. JacksonContinue Reading →
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Not only does Alcorn State head football coach Fred McNair talk about the 2022 season, he clears the air with Donal Ware on some of the issues from the 2021 season, answers whether he thinks people have forgotten about the Braves’ domination for several years of the SWAC, talks about his playing days at AlcornContinue Reading →
It’s Manic Monday on the HBCU Football Daily Podcast as Donal Ware gives his thoughts on the more than 20 Florida A&M players that were ineligible for the game at UNC on Saturday. Are the players, Florida A&M or NCAA responsible? Download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware talks with Bowie State interim head football coach Kyle Jackson, Alcorn State head football coach Fred McNair, and Duke head football coach Mike Elko. Download or listen.
It’s Friidaay!! The HBCU football season is here! Donal Ware breaks down the HBCU National Game of the Week between Howard and Alabama Sate in Atlanta. Download or listen to the podcast.
Sean Gilbert is the head football coach at Livingstone. He is a former Pro Bowl player in the National Football League with the Rams, Redskins (now known as the Commanders), Panthers, and Raiders. He sits down with Donal Ware to talk about Livingstone improving in 2022, why he took the head coaching job at Livingstone,Continue Reading →
There are quite a few head coaches of HBCU program who played football in the National Football League. One of those coaches is former North Carolina Central standout Robert Massey, the head coach at Winston-Salem State, who was drafted in the second round of the 1989 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. Pro FootballContinue Reading →
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Today on the HBCU Football Daily Podcast, Norfolk State head coach Dawson Odums talks with Donal Ware about the Spartans’ run towards the MEAC championship in 2021, expectation for 2022, MEAC Offensive Preseason Player of the Year, running back J.J. Davis and life after star quarterback Juwan Carter. Download or listen to the podcast.
You wanna know about BOXTOROW? Here you go. The who, what, when, where, and why. Guests from Jerry Rice to Kevin Durant to Serena Williams to Kevin Hart have joined Donal Ware in conversation over the years. Find out how this program which started on six radio stations turned into a brand and is heardContinue Reading →
August 20, 2005 FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW, now better known as BOXTOROW came on the air on five radio stations, in Raleigh, NC, Greensboro, NC, Winston-Salem, NC, Birmingham, AL, and Baltimore, MD. Donal Ware takes you through the history of BOXTOROW, how it came about and what the 17 years have beenContinue Reading →
HBCU Football Daily Podcast ends the week with a conversation with Lincoln (Pa.) head football coach Josh Dean as he talks with Donal Ware about building the Lions program. Download or listen.
Virginia Union head football coach Alvin Parker speaks with Donal Ware about last season and whether it was a disappointment, about expectations for 2022, how the program has progressed in five seasons, what it means to be the head coach at his alma mater and about his path to obtaining his doctorate. Download or listen.
Benedict head football coach Chennis Berry last year took a Tiger program that was 1-9 in 2019 and brought it to a 5-5 record in his first season last year. The third-year head coach sits down with Donal Ware to talk about expectation for 2022, his quarterback Eric Phoenix, and talks recruiting on a fullContinue Reading →
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North Carolina Central head football coach Trei Oliver sits down for a conversation and talks to Donal Ware about the program’s progression over four years, being the head coach at his alma mater, the expectations for 2022 and about his quarterback Davius Richard. Download or listen.
The Albany State Golden Rams shut out six teams in 2021 on their way to the SIAC championship. Sixth-year head coach Gabe Giardina joins Donal Ware to talk about letting go of 2021 to concentrate on 2022, the growth of quarterback Dionte Bonneau and how good the defense will be in 2022. Download or listenContinue Reading →
Donal Ware talks with North Carolina Central head football coach Gabe Giardina and North Carolina Central head football coach Trei Oliver. Donal also has an exclusive sit down conversation with five-time NBA All-Star John Wall that you don’t want to miss. Finally, he talks about the legacy of Serena Williams. Download or listen to theContinue Reading →
South Carolina State defensive end Jeblonski Green has been tabbed the MEAC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. The redshirt junior from Lamar, SC talked with Donal Ware about the feeling of winning the Celebration Bowl last year, expectations for 2022, and about the football factory in Lamar. Download or listen to the podcast.
One of the best college football wide receivers in the country Alabama A&M’s Abdul-Fatai Ibrahim talks with Donal Ware about the season, not having Aqeel Glass to throw him the football, and talks about how he ended up at AAMU. Download or listen to the podcast.
Delaware State head football coach Rod Milstead tells Donal Ware how his football team felt when it was picked to finish fourth in the MEAC in the preseason. Milstead also talks about building the program, the 2021 season, expectations for 2022 and his playing days at DSU and in the National Football League.. Download orContinue Reading →
The Fayetteville State Broncos have been in the CIAA championship game the last four years and have lost all four games. Is this the year the Broncos get over the hump? FSU head football coach Richard Hayes talks with Donal Ware about the upcoming season and expectations. Down load or listen.
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Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons sits down with Donal Ware to talk about the 2021 season and making the FCS playoffs, talks about his starting quarterback scenario, playing Jackson State early in the season, the opening game against UNC, All-American linebacker Willie Simmons, and how he keeps players in the Rattler program in theContinue Reading →
Donal Ware talks about the legacy of Bill Russell, gives his thoughts on the HBCU All-America preseason team, Brittney Griner, the Deshaun Watson situation Download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware breaks down The HBCU college football Preseason All-America Team. Download or listen to the podcast.
Langston head football coach Quinton Morgan is in his eight season as the head coach of the Lions. Morgan was not satisfied with the Lions’ 7-3 record and talked about getting the Lions back to the NAIA playoffs and expectations for the season. He also spoke about dealing with his son being diagnosed with cancer.Continue Reading →
In his second season on the field, third overall, as the head football coach at Saint Augustine’s University, David Bowser also juggles the responsibilities as the director of athletics as well. Donal Ware talks with Bowser about the upcoming season, the 2021 season, the rivalry with crosstown rival Shaw and about handling AD and footballContinue Reading →
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Donal Ware puts a wrap on MEAC media day, talks MEAC football. Download or listen to the podcast.
West Virginia State head football coach John Pennington talks with Donal Ware about the Yellow Jackets’ program since he took over, expectations for this upcoming season, and about his playing days at West Virginia University. Download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware talks about the Kyler Murray stipulations in his contract, Lamar Jackson contract and other NFL camp news. Download or listen to the podcast.
Alabama A&M head football coach Connell Maynor joins Donal Ware on this episode of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast to talk about the upcoming season, moving on without all-time leading passer Aqeel Glass, who will be the starting quarterback for the Bulldogs, and about his appearance in the film Any Given Sunday.
On this episode of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast, Donal Ware talks with sixth-year Shaw head football coach Adrian Jones about expectations for the Bears in 2022, being picked to finish fourth in the CIAA, and about how he’s grown in six season at the helm of the Bears’ program. Download or listen to theContinue Reading →
On today’s HBCU Football Daily Podcast, renowned promoter Al Wash of ALW Entertainment, who has taken the State Fair Classic to new heights, talks about how he started promoting the game between Prairie View A&M and Grambling, how he started his career, promoting some of the best known entertainers including Steve Harvey and shares informationContinue Reading →
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Jackson State or South Carolina State? Donal Ware gives his top 10 HBCU football preseason rankings and discusses the preseason HBCU FCS Coaches Poll. Download or listen to the podcast.
South Carolina State head football coach Buddy Pough sits down with Donal Ware to talk about the Bulldogs winning the HBCU national championship, expectations for the 2022 season, gives his thoughts on the future of the MEAC, and talks about still wanting to coach. Download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware ranks his top 10 HBCU football programs for the preseason. He also talks about MLB in relation to the Black community. And News & Observer (Raleigh) Columnist Luke DeCock joins and program to talk college football realignment. Download or listen to the podcast.
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Donal Ware talks with WWE wrestler and former collegiate basketball player Raquel González about her career in wrestling and playing college basketball at Texas A&M-Kingsville and Sam Houston State. He also talks Lamar Jackson contract, Terry McLaurin re-signing, and Baker Mayfield/Sam Darnold starting quarterback battle. Download or listen to the podcast.
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Donal Ware talks with WWE personality Paul Heyman, talks USC, UCLA to the Big 10, and NBA free agency. Download or listen to the podcast.
Our facilities kinda have to catch up with the academic prowess and all of the different renovations and constructions that have been going across campus… New North Carolina Central Athletics Director Dr. Louis “Skip” Perkins on first steps as AD at NCCU. New North Carolina Central Athletics Director Dr. Louis “Skip” Perkins has been theContinue Reading →
Donal Ware talks gives his top 10 NBA players of all time and talks about Stephen Curry’s top 10 legacy. Download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with new North Carolina Central Athletics Director Dr. Louis “Skip” Perkins. Download or listen to the podcast.
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Donal Ware talks with his father Donald Ware about his time as a student-athlete at Howard University, his encounter with the great Vince Lombardi and about his time with the then Washington Redskins. Donal also talks NBA Finals. Download or listen to the podcast.
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Donal Ware talks NBA Finals, and about the Deshaun Watson and Jack Del Rio situations. Also Mike Wallace, senior editor of Grind City Media joins the show to talk NBA and the hire of Darvin Ham by the Lakers. Download or listen to the podcast.
Whatever you think you’ve done and you think you’ve done enough, it’s time to do more. Damon Wilson when asked what has he told his players. New Morgan State head football coach Damon Wilson is no stranger to building up downtrodden programs. After building the Bowie State program into one of the perennial powers inContinue Reading →
Donal talks with Morgan State new head football coach Damon Wilson. Download or listen to the podcast.
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Donal Ware gives his perspective on Celtics/Warriors Game 1 NBA Finals matchup and talks about the legacies of Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. Download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with Alabama State head baseball coach Jose Vazquez and Coppin State head baseball coach Sherman Reed about the Hornets’ and Eagles’ respective seasons, winning conference championships and participating in the NCAA regionals. Download or listen to the podcast.
…you know, to be able to do it as long as I have been able to do it and then people still call me and want me to be a part of what they’re doing, it makes me feel good that at least I still have something to contribute apparently. That makes me feel good.Continue Reading →
Donal Ware gives his thoughts on Nick Saban’s comments about the Jackson State football program and Deion Sanders and his comments on Jimbo Fisher. Donal also gives his top five favorite sports movies. Download or listen to the podcast.
…we had to go to HBCUs. So I think its dope we’re going back and I think with these top athletes choosing to put their careers on the line, choosing to back HBCUs, we’ll definitely see more, especially if they start winning… Actor Peyton Alex Smith on whether the movement of high school student-athletes goingContinue Reading →
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Actor and FAMU alum Peyton Alex Smith joins Donal Ware to talk about his role as Damon Sims on the CW TV series All American: Homecoming. Mike Wallace, senior editor of Grind City Media also joins the show to talk NBA Playoffs. Download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with actor and FAMU alum Peyton Alex Smith about his role as Damon Sims on the CW TV series All American: Homecoming. He also talks with Florida A&M head baseball coach Jamey Shouppe. Download or listen to the podcast.
Alabama State head baseball coach Jose Vazquez about the Hornets program and the upcoming series against Florida A&M with first place in the SWAC East at stake. Donal also talks about the lack of HBCU players drafted in the NFL Draft. Download or listen to the podcast.
The lead from season 25 of The Batchelor, Matt James joins Donal Ware to talk life post The Batchelor, his new book, girlfriend, Rachael Kirkconnell, growing up in Raleigh, NC, and the Panthers and Saint in the NFL Draft. Donal also talks about the lack of HBCU players drafted in the NFL Draft and NBA.Continue Reading →
It hits different when you’re able to sit next to people that look like you, educated by people that look like you, be advised and led by people that look like you… Actress Geffri Maya on her time as a student at Clark Atlanta University. Actress Geffri Maya is the star of the CW showContinue Reading →
Legendary broadcaster Charlie Neal joins Donal Ware to talk about his career. Grind City Media senior editor Mike Wallace joins to talk NBA Playoffs. Download or listen to the podcast.
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I just felt like there was no reason for me to leave. I had everything I needed at FAMU. They were building a great program and I wanted to be part of making a difference. -Former Florida A&M safety Markquese Bell on why he stayed at Florida A&M during the 2020 pandemic season. Florida A&MContinue Reading →
Florida A&M safety Markquese Bell joins Donal Ware to talk about his preparation for the NFL, his two years at Florida A&M, and why he decided not to transfer during the COVID year. Donal talks with PGA Tour golfer Harold Varner, III about his third place finish at RBC, playing at the Masters and hisContinue Reading →
I’ve got a lot of respect for Aqeel Glass. I feel like this year, not just me and Aqeel but other guys at HBCUs, we make a change in the NFL Draft. Last year, zero HBCU players were drafted. I feel like this year, we’re going to be the difference. Not only are we goingContinue Reading →
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South Carolina State cornerback Decobie Durant joins Donal Ware to talk about preparing for the NFL Draft. Donal talks about the legacy of Coach K, college basketball national championship game, and about how quickly UNC can get back to the national championship game. Download or listen to the podcast.
Oh yeah, of course. As a competitor and player I feel like my body of work speaks for itself. At the end of the day, God has a plan. I just took it as a chip on my shoulder, put an extra little chip on my shoulder and got back to work. -Alabama A&M quarterbackContinue Reading →
Mike Wallace, senior editor of Grind City Media joins Donal Ware to talk NBA. Plus Steve Wiseman of the News & Observer (Raleigh) talks Duke/UNC. And a conversation with NFL Draft hopeful Aqeel Glass former quarterback at Alabama A&M. Download or listen to the podcast.
Alabama A&M quarterback Aqeel Glass talks with Donal Ware about his preparations for the NFL Draft and leaving Alabama A&M as its most accomplished quarterback and one of the best ever in SWAC and FCS history. Steve Wiseman, Duke reporter for the News & Observer (Raleigh) also joins the show to talk Duke/UNC. Lastly, DonalContinue Reading →
No, I haven’t [run] into J. Cole yet, I am a big J. Cole fan. My dad, he’s an older gentleman, he ran into J. Cole and he didn’t even know who the guy was. How does he run into him? He doesn’t even know who he is. -Fayetteville State cornerback Joshua Williams on beingContinue Reading →
Donal Ware talks March Madness, Matt Ryan to the Colts and the future of Baker Mayfield, and NBA talk. Download or listen to the podcast.
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Fayetteville State cornerback Joshua Williams talks with Donal Ware about his preparations for his pro day, participation in the NFL Combine, and the NFL Draft and also talks March Madness. Download or listen to the podcast.
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I watched a lot of YouTube. I watched a lot of Deion Sanders. I watched Remember the Titans several times [with] Denzel (Washington). I just want to make sure I’m coming in, showing leadership, showing strength, and just trying to get the best out of them. That’s what I wanted Coach Marcus to be. ActorContinue Reading →
Donal Ware talks with actor Cory Hardrict who plays the role of Marcus Turner, the baseball coach at fictional HBCU Bringston University on the CW television program All American: Homecoming. He also gives his thoughts on Jackson State being sued by SMC, the company that puts on the Southern Heritage Classic. Download or listen toContinue Reading →
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Donal Ware talks with Chattanooga head men’s basketball coach Lamont Paris. He also talks NFL trades and signings and about the Art Briles situation at Grambling. Download or listen to the podcast.
Fayetteville State head men’s basketball coach Luke D’Alessio and Miles head men’s basketball coach Fred Watson join Donal Ware to talk about respective seasons and their appearances in the NCAA regionals. Chattanooga head men’s basketball coach also joins to talk about the Mocs winning the Southern Conference Tournament championship in dramatic fashion and appearing inContinue Reading →
Donal Ware talks with Daytona 500 winner Austin Cindric, talks NBA and Aaron Rodgers, and our Black History Month listen back to a conversation with Wayne Embry, the NBA’s first general manager. Download or listen to the podcast.
Alcorn State head men’s basketball coach Landon Bussie talks with Donal about the Braves season and maintaining a share of first place in the SWAC with Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern on the horizon. Donal also discusses North Carolina A&T’s move to the CAA more in depth and discusses the hiring of Art BrilesContinue Reading →
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Donal Ware talks about the Big Game halftime show, NBA at the break, Matthew Stafford’s legacy, and a Black History Month listen back conversation with Jerry Rice. Download or listen to the podcast.
South Carolina State head men’s basketball coach Tony Madlock talks with Donal about the turnaround of the Bulldogs program. Donal also discusses North Carolina A&T’s move from the Big South to the CAA. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
I would love to be a Raider for life. That silver and black is different… if I do have to leave (for) another team, it’s going to be a little awkward. It’s like leaving your first home I guess… there gonna have a special place in my heart. It’s often how the business works. IContinue Reading →
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Donal Ware talks with former North Carolina A&T All-American and Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Brandon Parker talked about his impending free agency, his career, and his time at N.C. A&T. He also talks Big Game matchup, Brian Flores lawsuit, the Texans’ hiring of Lovie Smith, and HBCU football recruiting. Click to download or listenContinue Reading →
The Southern Jaguars men’s basketball team is tied for the best conference record in the SWAC and head coach Sean Woods joined Donal Ware to talk about the program. Also former North Carolina A&T All-American and Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Brandon Parker talked about his impending free agency, his career and his time atContinue Reading →
I only applied to Morehouse. My older sister went to Spelman and I got to go on campus and see her in college and all of the beautiful Black people, the smart, intelligent people. It was amazing and I was sold. Plus, it was Atlanta and [Atlanta] being a new hub of music, that’s whereContinue Reading →
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Donal Ware discusses the death of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, the Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL and three of its teams, and about the NFL conference championship games. He also talks with Grammy-award winning national recording artist, Maroon 5 keyboardist, and Morehouse College graduate PJ Morton. Click to download or listen to theContinue Reading →
The West Virginia State Yellow Jackets men’s basketball team has won 12 of its last 13 games and Bryan Poore who is in his 23rd season as the head coach talked with Donal about the program. Donal also gives his thoughts on HBCU football recruiting. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
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Donal talks about Hampton University’s move to the CAA, what the future of North Carolina A&T athletics and the Big South conference looks like, and a MEAC/Big South collaboration. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
There have been big time schools trying to get me to go in the portal, but I really take pride in playing for FAMU. I just stuck to my word, whatever team gave me a chance, I was going to stick with them and make other schools regret it. Florida A&M linebacker Isaiah Land hadContinue Reading →
A conversation with Florida A&M linebacker Isaiah Land, winner of the Buck Buchanan Award. Plus Donal gives his thoughts on NFL Wild Card weekend, predictions for divisional round, and his thoughts on the NBA. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
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Buck Buchanan Award winner and BOXTORO Willie Davis Defensive Player of the Year Florida A&M linebacker Isaiah Land and Miami Hurricanes head men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga join Donal Ware. Donal also talks NIL, transfer portal, and Georgia/Alabama. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
It the first of 2022 as Donal Ware gives his thoughts on NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team, talks College Football Playoff, John Madden, and about those we lost in 2021. He also talks NFL Week 18 Click to download or listen to the podcast.
It’s part 2 of our 2021 year-end review show as we take a listen back at some of our most memorable conversations from May- December and conversations with Bobby Dandridge, Jimmie Allen, Mark Stoops, Bubba Wallace, Troy Weaver, Ron Rivera, Sen Dog, Connell Maynor, Helio Castronovez, and may more. Click to download or listen toContinue Reading →
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It’s part 1 of our 2021 year-end review show as we take a listen back at some of our most memorable conversations from January – April. Donal also talks with South Carolina State head football coach Buddy Pough after the Bulldogs defeated Jackson State in the Celebration Bwol and were named HBCU national champions. ClickContinue Reading →
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Donal previews the South Carolina State/Jackson State Celebration Bowl matchup and gives his prediction. He also talks Urban Meyer and college football coaches in the NFL. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
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Donal gives his grades to the teams from MEAC, SIAC, SWAC, CIAA, and to Tennessee State. Download or listen to the podcast.
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Donal Ware talks about Jackson State’s 27-10 victory over Prairie View A&M, Bowie State’s season, and about the upcoming Celebration Bowl. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Country music star and Delaware State alum Jimmie Allen joins Donal Ware to talk about his career and being named CMA’s Artist of the Year and about his days as a student at Delaware State University. Donal also previews the SWAC championship game and gives his NFL predictions. Click to download or listen to theContinue Reading →
Donal Ware talks about Bowie State’s run in the NCAA Division II playoffs and also talks about Week 13. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
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Donal talks with Florida A&M head football coach Willie Simmons ahead of the Rattlers FCS playoff matchup against Southeastern Louisiana, and talks with actress Asia’h Epperson. He also talks extensively about the legacy of Len Bias, and Cincinnati and the College Football Playoff. Download or listen to the podcast.
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There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about Steve McNair. His legacy and spirit still lives on. I played with a special guy during those times and to me, Steve was everything. Eddie George on who the late Steve McNair was to him. During his day, Eddie George was one ofContinue Reading →
North Carolina Central head football coach Trei Oliver, former Grambling and current Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Trenton Scott, and Washington Football Team running back Jaret Patterson join Donal Ware. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware reviews Week 12 in HBCU football and also takes a look at NCAA playoff play and conference championships. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
While there aren’t as many games to be played like in past weeks, there are some really important games to be played and Donal Ware looks at the matchups. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Mike Wallace, senior editor of Grind City Media joins Donal Ware to talk NBA. Week 11 matchups in HBCU football and Week 10 NFL predictions. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware speaks on the firing of Broderick Fobbs as the head football coach at Grambling and what he thinks Fobbs should stay away from on his next journey. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware recaps Week 11 in HBCU football including looking at who has clinched postseason berths and who still has work to do. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
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Donal Ware looks at Week 11 and some of the matchups including two conference championship games and a pivotal SWAC Western Division matchup. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware breaks down each contending teams path to a conference or division title and NCAA postseason play. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with former NFL great and current Tennessee State head football coach Eddie George, talks with Fayetteville State head football coach Richard Hayes, talks Week 10, and talks College Football Playoff. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Week 10 in HBCU football showed us that there is still plenty more football to play in these last two weeks and beyond says Donal Ware. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware previews some of the key matchups in Week 10 of HBCU football. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware shares his thoughts on Week 10 and some of the key matchups, including looking at possible at-large playoff berths in this edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware gives his thoughts on Donald Hill-Eley being relieved of his duties as the head football coach at Alabama State. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
A rundown of the HBCU football scoreboard with commentary from Donal Ware on the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with Hampton head football coach Robert Prunty and Kentucky head football coach Mark Stoops. Plus a preview of Week 9 in HBCU football. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
With no clear cut game of the week, Donal Ware gives his thoughts on a few games to watch in Week 9. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
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Donal Ware takes a look at some of the key matchups in Week 9 of HBCU football. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with Prairie View A&M head football coach Eric Dooley and with Langston head football coach Quinton Morgan Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware takes a look at why Tennessee State is playing so well, Langston’s 7-0 start, what is happening with Chowan and North Carolina A&T, MEAC, race, and about the success of Prairie View A&M. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware recaps Week 8 in HBCU football in this edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware takes a look at the matchup between Savannah State and Albany State as first place in the SIAC East is on the line. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with Texas Southern head football coach Clarence McKinney, Delaware State head football coach Rod Milstead and with University of Miami head football coach Manny Diaz. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
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Donal Ware takes an early look at Week 8 in HBCU football while making a couple of notes about Week 7. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Delaware State head football coach and former NFL offensive lineman Rod Milstead and Miami Hurricanes head football coach Manny Diaz join Donal Ware talk about their respective programs. Plus Jon Gruden and NFL talk and NFL predictions. Click to download or listen to the show
Donal Ware runs down the Week 7 HBCU football scoreboard on this edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
At the midway point of the HBCU football season, Donal Ware takes a look at the teams and players that have done well, the team(s) that hasn’t done so well, and the ugly so far of the season. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
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Donal Ware gives you a quick peak at all of the matchups in Week 7 of HBCU football. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware give six takeaway from Week 6 in HBCU football including looking at Mississippi Valley State’s and Alabama State’s chances of winning its next football games. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Bubba Wallace won his first NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Monday and he joined Donal Ware to talk about the win and the haters. Plus NFL predictions. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware takes a look at the Week 6 HBCU football scoreboard in this edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
It’s Friiidaay! Donal Ware previews the HBCU National Game of the Week between Jackson State and Alabama State. He also talks Alcorn State/Grambling, Fayetteville State/Shaw, and Bowie State/Chowan. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware takes a look at Week 6 and briefly touches on some key matchups particularly in the CIAA and SWAC in this edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with Syracuse head football coach Dino Babers about the Orange program and about the MEAC/Syracuse scheduling partnership. Download or listen to the podcast.
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It’s Takeaway Tuesday on the HBCU Football Daily Podcast as Donal Ware breaks down Grambling’s win over Alabama A&M, looks at South Carolina State’s win over Bethune-Cookman, talks about Jah-Maine Martin’s 100-yard performance in A&T’s historic win over Robert Morris, and look at the HBCU Coaches and Media Polls. Click to download or listen toContinue Reading →
Donal Ware looks back at Week 5 in HBCU football and talks about the significance of non-conference victories. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware breaks down Thursday night’s Arkansas-Pine Bluff/Prairie View A&M game and takes a look at some key games this Saturday. It’s Friiidaaay! Click to download or listen to the podcast.
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Donal Ware gives his thoughts and previews the matchup between Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Prairie View A&M in this edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware takes a look at the Week 5 schedule in HBCU football on the Humpday edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
HBCU Football Daily Podcast: Donal Ware goes in-depth on games from Week4, touches on the HBCU Coaches and Media Polls and the BOXTOROW National Player of the Week. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with Chowan head football coach Mark Hall and with Coastal Carolina head football coach Jamey Chadwell. Download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware takes a look at the Week 4 scoreboard in the Manic Monday edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
It’s Friiidaaay! Donal Ware previews the matchup between North Carolina Central and North Carolina A&T and breaks down Alcorn State’s win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware previews tonight’s SWAC Western Division, nationally televised matchup between Alcorn State and Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Both teams are coming off respective losses on Saturday. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
It’s the Humpday edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast as Donal Ware gives you a quick preview of Week 4 in HBCU football. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
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Donal Ware gives his thoughts on Week 3 in HBCU football and looks deeper at the Alabama A&M/Bethune-Cookman and Jackson State Louisiana-Monroe games. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware takes a look at the Week 3 scoreboard and highlights a few of the games. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with Arkansas-Pine Bluff head football coach Doc Gamble and Jacksonville State head football coach John Grass. Download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware gives his thoughts and prediction on the HBCU National Game of the Week between Alabama A&M and Bethune-Cookman on the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware previews the matchups in Week 3 of HBCU football on this edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal Ware gives his thoughts on the Jackson State/Tennessee State game and talks about two sleeper teams to be on the lookout on this edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware gives a rundown of the Week 2 scoreboard in HBCU football in this edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
All National Football League talks as Donal gives his NFL predictions and Steve Wyche of NFL Network joins the show. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with Prairie View A&M head football coach Eric Dooley and with Charlotte head football coach Will Healy. Download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware previews the matchup between Deion Sanders’ Jackson State Tigers and Eddie George’s Tennessee State Tigers in the annual Southern Heritage Classic. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Bowie State head football coach Damon Wilson joins Donal Ware. Donal also previews the HBCU National Game of the Week between Jackson State and Florida A&M. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
It’s the Humpday edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast as Donal Ware looks at the Week 2 schedule which includes 38 games and a number of matchups against Power 5 programs. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal Ware breaks down Jackson State’s win over Florida A&M and Alabama A&M’s win over South Carolina State in the Takeaway Tuesday edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware previews the BOXTOROW National Game of the Week between Jackson State and Florida A&M taking place in Miami Gardens, FL in the Friday edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast.
Donal Ware takes a look at Week 1 in HBCU Football. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
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Donal Ware takes a deeper dive into the win by North Carolina Central over Alcorn State, and talks about Edward Waters win over Florida Memorial and Kentucky State’s win over Central State in SIAC play. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware talks about the three HBCU games of Opening Week, including his thoughts on why NCCU’s win over Alcorn State was not an upset on the Manic Monday edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
BOXTOROW host Donal Ware talks with Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera about the upcoming season, Chase Young, what made WFT the right job, and about his days as a player with the Chicago Bears. We also replay our conversation with North Carolina Central head football coach Trei Oliver and previews the Alcorn/NCCU game.Continue Reading →
North Carolina Central head football coach Trei Oliver joined Donal Ware during the 5th BOXTOROW Countdown to Kickoff. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware takes a look at the three games taking place this Saturday. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Livingstone new head football coach Sean Gilbert is a former Pro Bowl defensive lineman in the National Football League and talks with Donal Ware about getting the Blue Bear job, the expectations for the LC program, recruiting, and about his pro football career. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
BOXTOROW host Donal Ware talks with Alabama A&M quarterback Aqeel Glass, South Carolina State cornerback Decobie Durant, and Florida A&M head football coach Willie Simmons on this edition of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW Podcast. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
It’s Manic Monday on the HBCU Football Daily Podcast and we had a great countdown to kickoff event in Durham, NC on Saturday as North Carolina A&T head coach Sam Washington joined Donal Ware in person to talk about the A&T program, including his starting quarterback, all-world running back Jah-Maine Martin, the A&T defense, hisContinue Reading →
It’s Friiidaaayyy!!! Donal Ware talks with Bluefield State head football coach Tony Coaxum about the the brand new Bluefield State program and what to expect on its first year. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with Alabama A&M head football coach Connell Maynor not only about football but also about his roles in the films Any Given Sunday and Remember the Titans. Download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Alabama A&M offensive coordinator Duane Taylor talks with Donal Ware about the Bulldogs offense, his longtime relationship with head coach Connell Maynor and about his playing days at Fayetteville State. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware gives his top five players to watch in HBCU football this year. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware gives his thoughts on the predicted order of finish in the CIAA. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware gives his thoughts on the predicted order of finish in the MEAC and SWAC. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
I’ve always said, coming up in this process, I’ve always kept my head down and tried to be the best in the role that I was in. Actually interviewing with multiple teams and going through that process… you just know you feel something in your gut and when it’s right, it’s right. Brad Holmes onContinue Reading →
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Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes joins Donal Ware to talk about Lions training camp, Matthew Stafford trade, his days as a PR intern and executive with the Rams and about his time as a football player at North Carolina A&T. Donal also talks NBA free agency and Jadakiss and the Verzuz battle. Click toContinue Reading →
Donal talks about the impending move by Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC, about Simone Biles and mental health, and about NFL training camps, about the NBA Draft, and gives his NFC East prediction. Download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
I just accepted it for what it’s worth, but yet the bitterness did not spill over into me condeming the process because the process is what it is… Bobby Dandridge on finally being announced for induction into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. NBA great Bobby Dandridge should have been inducted into the Naismith MemorialContinue Reading →
BOXTOROW host Donal Ware gives his thoughts on Jackson State head football coach Deion Sanders walking out of a media availability at SWAC media day. He also talks about the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA championship and talks NBA legend Bobby Dandridge. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal talks NBA Finals and talks about the upcoming HBCU football season, sharing his thoughts on MEAC expansion, how much different the SWAC will look with the additions of Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman and with Alcorn State moving from the East to the West. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Newly retired Bethune-Cookman athletics director Lynn Thompson jois Donal Ware to talk about his career and to give perspective on NMame, Likeness, Image (NIL), and also what it means for HBCUs. Donal also talks NBA Playoffs and Chris Paul legacy. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
We’re extraordinary. We’re champions because we are an HBCU. Our culture. Our people. Who we are… my kids hear this day in and day out: you were born to be kings and queens and don’t forget that… everytime they slip up and use it (the term HBCU) in an incorrect way, it’s for us toContinue Reading →
SportsCenter Los Angeles host Stan Verrett and North Carolina A&T director of track and field programs Duane Ross join Donal Ware on the FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW Podcast. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
…Hockey has not always been the most diverse sport. I think we are definitely making strides now to increase diversity. I think it’s been a long time coming, but I think the hockey world is definitely ready. Kelsey Koelzer on what it means to be the first Black ice hockey head coach in the NCAA.Continue Reading →
Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Hélio Castroneves is featured. Host Donal Ware also takes a listen back at some memorable interviews with Duke head men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal talks about the career of Duke men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski and replays some of their conversations on BOXTOROW over the years. He also talks with four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Hélio Castroneves. Download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal talks with Norfolk State head baseball coach Keith Shumate and Southern head baseball coach Chris Crenshaw. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Cypress Hill member Sen Dog joins Donal Ware to talk new music from the group, Lakers, Dodgers, and Kobe. Donal also talks NBA Playoffs. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware talks NBA and talks with Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Going to an HBCU is a tremendous opportunity to grow as a person… the most I remember from Bowie State, the professors that really poured into you and believed in you and wanted nothing but the best for you. [At HBCUs] the professors and the environment that you get, the self belief that you getContinue Reading →
Donal talks with Kelsey Koelzer, head coach of the Arcadia womne’s hockey program and the first Black head coach in NCAA ice hockey history. Download or listen.
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Alabama A&M head football coach Connell Maynor’s legendary status as a player in HBCU football is already cemented. He led both Winston-Salem State and North Carolina A&T to respective conference championships. As a head coach, he is building his legacy, having led Winston-Salem State to back-to-back BOXTOROW HBCU national championships in 2011 and 2012, andContinue Reading →
The Alabama A&M Bulldogs were named HBCU Football national champions and Donal talked with AAMU head football coach Connell Maynor. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal talks with NFL Draft hopeful Elijah Bell of North Carolina A&T, breaks down the SWAC championship game matchup between No. 1 Alabama A&M and No. 2 Arkansas-Pine Bluff and talks NFL Draft. Download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware gives his thoughts and a prediction on who will win the SWAC championship game between Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Alabama A&M. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal Ware talks with Atlanta Hawks interim coach Nate McMillan, talks with new Norfolk State head football coach Dawson Odums, and talks NBA. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Dawson Odums is excited for his new challenge, the challenge of being the head football coach at Norfolk State. He leaves Southern after nine seasons where he compiled a 63-32 record, won a SWAC championship, four SWAC Western Division titles and produced some NFL players including BOXTOROW All-American defensive back Danny Johnson who is withContinue Reading →
Dawson Odums was the head football coach at Southern for nine season where he won a SWAC championship, four SWAC Western Division titles and produced some NFL players including BOXTOROW All-American defensive back Danny Johnson who is with the Washington Football Team. Odums talked with Donal Ware exclusively about leaving Southern to come to NSU,Continue Reading →
Donal talks with NFL Draft prospect cornerback Mac McCain of North Carolina A&T. He also talks with new Norfolk State head football coach Dawson Odums and an interview with another NFL Draft prospect, offensive lineman David Moore of Grambling. click to download or listen to the podcast.
Very few small college and HBCU players declare for the National Football League Draft early. But former North Carolina A&T cornerback Mac McCain is not your average person. McCain declared for this year’s draft in January. He talked with BOXTOROW host Donal Ware about his decision to enter the draft early, his time at A&T,Continue Reading →
Former Bethune-Cookman wide receiver/return specialist could do it all. In his junior season in 2018 he also led the Wildcats in rushing. But like most HBCU players, when the pandemic hit in the beginning of 2020, there weren’t many outlets where players could further show their talents. Robinson stayed in shape and earlier this monthContinue Reading →
Dawson Odums was introduced as the new head football coach at Norfolk State University in a virtual press conference on Wednesday. Odums was greatful and thankful to be hired by NSU and as important, to be hired at NSU has an HBCU grad, something he mentioned directly. Donal Ware talks about the hiring and theContinue Reading →
Former Grambling offensive lineman David Moore’s stock is on the rise for the upcoming NFL Draft. He had a great pro day, one in which not only did he excel, but he held it at Grambling which allowed for some of this former teammates to be seen by close to 30 NFL scouts. During theContinue Reading →
Dawson Odums has left Southern to become the head football coach at Norfolk State. Odums compiled a 58-31 overall record, 49-15 in the SWAC over nine seasons. During his tenure, the Jaguars won the SWAC championship in 2013 and four SWAC Western Division crowns (2013. 2014, 2018, 2019). As important, his teams were 6-3 againstContinue Reading →
Former North Carolina Central cornerback Bryan Mills played only one season for the Eagles, but he made the most of the season. He was named to the BOXTOROW HBCU Football All-America Team after tying for the MEAC lead with five interceptions and breaking up eight passes. When COVID-19 wiped out the fall 2020 season, MillsContinue Reading →
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
NFL Draft hopeful Jimmie Robinson of Bethune-Cookman, who ran a 4.28/40 at the HBCU Combine joins Donal to talk about his career at B-CU and his workout. Donal previews the HBCU Games of the Week and talks with Arkansas-Pine Bluff head football coach Doc Gamble. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware gives his thoughts and previews the Prairie View A&M/Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Alabama State/Alabama A&M football games. Both could decide who win the respective SWAC division championships and meet in the SWAC championship game on May 1. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal talks with Alabama A&M head football coach Connell Maynor and former North Carolina Central star and National Football League Draft hopeful Bryan Mills. Plus a preview of the BOXTOROW National Game of the Week and the highlighting of the player of the week. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware talks about the hiring of former NFL great Eddie George to Tennessee State, whether it’s a trend at HBCUs, what it means for HBCU coaches who already aren’t getting opportunities on the FBS level, and why the information was leaked while former head coach Rod Reed prepared his team for a game onContinue Reading →
Donal Ware talks about Tennessee State’s impending hire of Eddie George as its next head football coach and whether the hiring of former high-profile National Football League players as head coaches at HBCUs is a trend and what it means for HBCU alums who want to be head coaches moving forward. Plus a look atContinue Reading →
Donal talks with Alabama A&M head football coach Connell Maynor about the Bulldogs’ game against Jackson State and about his acting career. Also former North Carolina Central star and National Football League Draft hopeful Bryan Mills tallks about the possibility of being drafted and about his time at NCCU. Plus, the #ESTofWWE Bianca Belair interview.Continue Reading →
boxtorow.com Two years ago, USA Today asked my to give my top 100 NFL players who played at HBCUs. I accepted the challenge even knowing that a lot of the players I had never seen play before. One of those players was former Oakland Raiders and Baltimore Colts great tight end Raymond Chester. The formerContinue Reading →
Donal Ware talks about the decision of Jackson State head football coach Deion Sanders to go with freshman Quincy Casey as the starting quarterback over Jalon Jones and if this means the beginning of the end for Jones. He also begins to preview Week 8 in HBCU football. Click to download or listen to theContinue Reading →
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
BOXTOROW host Donal Ware talks to Southern head football coach Dawson Odums ahead of the Southern/Jackson State game. He also talks March Madness and talks with WWE Royal Rumble champion Bianca Belair. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with Southern head football coach Dawson Odums ahead of the Southern/Jackson State game. North Carolina A&T director of track and field operations Duane Ross also talks with Donal about the record-setting Aggies. Former Super Bowl winning tight end Raymond Chester talks with Donal about his career and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Continue Reading →
It’s Fridaaaay!! Donal Ware breaks down the matchup between Southern and Jackson State in one of the most highly anticipated games of the season. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware looks at some of the matchups for Week 7 in HBCU football. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware takes a look at the Week 7 scoreboard. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Alabama State head football coach Donald Hill-Eley talks about ASU’s win over Jackson State and about some of the controversy in the aftermath of the game. Stillman head men’s basketball coach John Teasley also joins Donal Ware to talk about the Tigers run in the Swwet 16. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal Ware looks at Week 6 in HBCU football which featured only three games. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware previews the BOXTOROW National Game of the week as Alabama State, coming off a win over Jackson State will travel to Pine Bluff, AR to take on the UAPB Golden Lions, coming off an equally impressive win over Grambling. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware talks about ESPN suddenly airing HBCU football games, well Jackson State games, on ESPN2 and ESPN and if this trend will continue. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware transitions into looking at Week 6 in HBCU football and breaks down the HBCU Football Coaches and Media Polls. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal Ware breaks down the Jackson State/Alabama State game, some of the fallout from the game, talks Deion Sanders, and talks about Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s win over Grambling. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
It’s March Madness and HBCU football as Donal Ware talks with Jackson State head women’s basketball coach Tomekia Reed, North Carolina A&T head women’s basketball coach Tarrell Robinson, and talks with Tennessee State head football coach Rod Reed. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Texas Southern and Norfolk State both won games yesterday and both of the coaches – Johnny Jones of TSU and Robert Jones of NSU – join BOXTOROW host Donal Ware to talk about their respective teams’ victories and prospects for their upcoming games, TSU versus Michigan and Norfolk State versus Gonzaga. Plus Donal talks NCAAContinue Reading →
Donal Ware gives his thoughts on the BOXTOROW National Game of the Week between Jackson State and Alabama State and runs down the Week 5 schedule including some changes to the schedule. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware takes a look at Week 5 in HBCU football. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware talks with West Virginia State head football coach John Pennington after the Yellow Jackets opened the season with a 38-13 victory over West Virginia Weslyan last Saturday. The Yellow Jackets, receiving votes in the HBCU Football Poll, face Concord on Saturday. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal Ware disects the games between Eastern Illinois and Tennessee State and Mississippi Valley State and Jackson State. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks to Prairie View A&M head men’s basketball coach Byron Smith and talks college basketball March Madness and previews the BOXTOROW National Game of the Week. Download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware thoroughly beaks down the HBCU Football Media and Coaches Polls and takes a look at the Week 4 schedule. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
South Carolina State head football coach Buddy Pough joins Donal to talk about SCSU football and the matchup against Alabama A&M. Donal also looks at the Week 3 matchups in HBCU football including the Jackson State/Grambling game. Download or listen to the podcast.
South Carolina State head football coach Buddy Pough joins Donal to talk about SCSU football and the matchup against Alabama A&M. Donal also looks at the Week 3 matchups in HBCU football including the Jackson State/Grambling game. Download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware takes a brief look at Week 3 in HBCU football. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware breaks down the game between Jackson State and Grambling which will be played in Grambling, La and runs down the other matchups in Week 3 of HBCU football.
Donal Ware begins to take a look at Week 3 of the HBCU spring football season including the Jackson State/Grambling matchup. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal Ware breaks down the matchups from Week 2 in HBCU football including the games between Southern/Alabama State and Howard/Delaware State.
Donal talks with Southern head football coach Dawson Odums and with Hampton head men’s basketball coach Edward Buck Joyner. He also previews the Week 2 of the HBCU football season. Download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware previews the games in Week 2 of HBCU football. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware looks at the HBCU schedule for Week 2 of the spring football season. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal Ware breaks down the matchup between Edward Waters and Jackson State that opened the 2021 HBCU spring football season. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal gives his top five players to watch for the 2021 spring football season and talks Edward Waters/Jackson State football. He also talks with 2021 Daytona 500 winner Michael McDowell and with Florida State head men’s basketball coach Leonard Hamilton. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Alabama State head football coach Donald Hill-Eley joins Donal Ware to talk about the upcoming season for the Hornets. ASU hosts Southern on Friday to open the spring season. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with Florida A&M head men’s basketball coach Robert McCullum and Florida State head men’s basketball coach Leonard Hamilton. He also announces his top five players to watch for the 2021 spring football season and talks about the opening game of the spring season between Edward Waters and Jackson State. Download or listen.
First-year Golden Lions head coach Doc Gamble talks with Donal Ware about expectations for the Golden Lions for the spring 2021 football season, talks about starting quarterback Skyler Perry and All-SWAC receiver Harry Ballard, III, he talks about offensive lineman Mark Evans, III and how he reminds him of former UAPB star Terron Armstead nowContinue Reading →
Ryan Smith has done something that no North Carolina Central Eagle before him has done. Win a Super Bowl. The former NCCU All-American talked with Donal Ware about what it meant to be part of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and winning the big game, what it was like on the boat parade and what heContinue Reading →
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal talks with former North Carolina Central star and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl champion Ryan Smith, talks about the MEAC canceling the spring football season, and talks with NASCAR driver Joey Logano ahead of the Daytona 500. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal is joined by former North Caroline Central star and Tamp Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl champion Ryan Smith. Donal also talks the future of MEAC football and the Makur Maker/Howard basketball situation. Click to download or listen to the interview.
Hornets third-year head football coach Rod Milstead talks with Donal Ware about the DSU program and previews the upcoming spring football season. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal ranks the top 10 HBCU recruiting classes and gives his Super Bowl prediction. And a listen back to part of a conversation with John Chaney from 2013. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
A preview of the upcoming Bison season as Donal Ware talks with new head football coach Larry Scott. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal ranks the top 10 HBCU recruiting classes. Jackson State head men’s basketball coach Wayne Brent joins the show. And a listen back to part of a conversation with John Chaney from 2013. Download or listen to the podcast.
Texas Southern second-year head football coach Clarence McKinney talks with Donal Ware about the Tigers’ 2021 recruiting class, the 2019 seasoon and the upcoming 2021 spring season. Click to download or listen to the interview.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Alabama A&M third-year head coach Connell Maynor discusses the 2021 spring football season for the Bulldogs, how big the opening game against Alcorn State could be, quarterback Aqeel Glass and how good he can really be, the freshman season of wide receiver Abdul-Fatai Ibrahim and expectations for his sophomore year, and preparing for a footballContinue Reading →
Donal talks about the legacy of Hank Aaron and his contributions to HBCUs. Plus Aaron Rodgers talk and a conversation with legendary college football coach Joe Taylor who was selected to the College Football Playoff committee. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Former Loyola Marymount, LaSalle, Lakers, and Phoenix Mercury head coach Paul Westhead joins Donal to reminisce about his success and failures as a basketball coach. Also legendary football coach Joe Taylor, who was recently appointed as a member to the College Football Playoff committee, joins the program as well. Plus remembering Sekou Smith, who coveredContinue Reading →
Charles Edmond, who has been the play-by-play voice of Alcorn State football for 30 years talks to Donal Ware about what to expect from the Braves in the 2021 spring football season. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
We thought 2020 was a tough year in terms of loss, but 2021 has not started out any better. John Chaney, the former Temple head men’s basketball coach who did as much off the court as he did on, passed away on January 29 at the age of 89. The loss was felt around theContinue Reading →
Carlos Brown of the Carlos Brown show joins Donal Ware to break down the Southern Jaguars. Is Ladarius Skelton the starting quarterback for Spring 2021?
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Third-year Prairie View A&M head football coach Eric Dooley talks with Donal Ware about having to replace all-world running back Dawonya Tucker, preparation for the 2021 spring season, how 13 points could have changed the 2019 season, and about how improved the defense should be for the Panthers. Click to download or listen to listenContinue Reading →
Seventh year Grambling head coach Broderick Fobbs is quick to remind one that the Tigers, during his tenure, have one two SWAC championships and an HBCU national championship. 2016 was the last year for both and while the Tigers have been competitive, it has not won a SWAC championship in three years. With a veteranContinue Reading →
The Tennessee State Tigers are hoping to reverse their fortunes when the spring football season kicks off for them on February 21. TSU went 3-9 in 2019 and was beset by injuries. Eleventh year head coach Rod Reed talks with Donal Ware about the challenges of preparing the Tigers for the spring season and theContinue Reading →
Donal talks about the retirement of Philip Rivers and whether he is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, talks about the potential retirement of Drew Brees, and gives his NFL playoff predictions. Click to listen or download.
The North Carolina A&T Aggies are the three-time defending HBCU national champions. Like all teams, the Aggies have been affected by COVID. Last week it was announced that BOXTOROW All-American cornerback Mac McCain is going to forgo spring and prepare for the NFL Draft. But the Aggies received some good news as All-American running backContinue Reading →
Donal talks about the legacy of Hank Aaron. He also shares his thoughts about how the lack of hiring of Black and coaches of color in the National Football League can be linked to the lack of Black coaches at the FBS level. He also talks about the MEAC once again having to pivot inContinue Reading →
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Former Florida A&M head football coach Rudy Hubbard is now a College Football Hall of Famer as the announcement of the 2021 class came last week. Hubbard led the Rattlers to the first ever played I-AA (now known as FCS) championship in 1978. Hubbard sat down for an in-depth conversation with Donal Ware and talkedContinue Reading →
Donal talks gives his NFL playoff predictions, talks NBA and the James Harden trade, talks with Grind City Media senior editor Mike Wallace, and talks with former Florida A&M head football coach and newly College Football Hall of Fame inductee Rudy Hubbard. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks in-depth with former Florida A&M head football coach and newly inducted College Football Hall of Famer Rudy Hubbard. He also talks SWAC football. Download or listen.
Donal is joined by Arkansas-Pine Bluff head men’s basketball coach George Ivory, gives his NFL playoff predictions, and talks College Football Playoff. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks about the College Football Playoff system, how Power 5 schools control it, and poses the question: Will there ever be a non-Power 5 school as part of the CFP? Plus Arkansas-Pine Bluff head men’s basketball coach George Ivory joins the program. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
We end 2020 with a listen back at some of most memorable conversations from the year including with Michael Strahan, Roy Williams, Omari Hardwick, John David Washington, Dave Roberts, Daniel Cormier, Tim Reid, Chase Elliott and many, many more. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
It’s been a whirlwind two years for former Tennessee State star Robert Covington who has been with four NBA teams in that time frame. He is currently with the Portland Trail Blazers, having been traded from the Houston Rockets on November 22, a month before the start of the season. Covington talked openly with DonalContinue Reading →
Before beginning to take a listen back to some of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW’s most memorable conversations from January – June, Portland Traiblazers small forward and former Tennessee State star Robert Covington joins Donal. Then BOXTOROW begins to wrap up 2020 with a listen back to conversations with Joe Gibbs, Bubba Wallace,Continue Reading →
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal talks with Grambling head men’s basketball coach Donte’ Jackson and with Prairie View A&M head men’s basketball coach Byron Smith. He also talks College Football Playoff including a scenario where the Group of 5 need to split from the Power 5 and he gives his Week 15 NFL predictions. Click to download or listenContinue Reading →
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal talks with Grambling head men’s basketball coach Donte’ Jackson and with Prairie View A&M head men’s basketball coach Byron Smith. He also talks College Football Playoff including a scenario where the Group of 5 need to split from the Power 5. Download or listen to the podcast.
LeVelle Moton’s story – from growing up poor in Raleigh, NC to becoming one of the best and most respected college basketball coaches in the country – has been well chronicled. So respected that when UNC’s head men’s basketball coach Roy Williams needed a game for his team, he called Moton and after a “five-minuteContinue Reading →
Donal talks with North Carolina Central head basketball coach LeVelle Moton and talks with Coastal Carolina head football coach Jamey Chadwell. He also gives his his predictions for Week 13 of the NFL. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
A packed show as Donal speaks with Morgan State head men’s basketball coach Kevin Brodaus, Coastal Carolina head men’s basketball coach Jamey Chadwell, and North Carolina Central head men’s basketball coach LeVelle Moton. Plus some College Football Playoff talk. Click to download or listen.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal talks with Norfolk State head men’s basketball coach Robert Jones and with Washington Football Team starting linebacker Cole Holcomb, and gives his NFL predictions. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with Norfolk State head men’s basketball coach Robert Jones, gives his thoughts on Howard and Makur Maker, and talks College Football Playoff and ACC/SEC rift. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal Ware talks with the most well-known host of College GameDay talks about the state of college football, his thoughts on the first College Football Playoff Ranking, some of the storylines in college football admidst COVID-19 and shares his thoughts on who he thinks will ultimately be in the College Football Playoff.
Saturday Night Football on ABC play-by-play man Chris Fowler joins Donal Ware to talk some college football and the College Football Playoff Ranking. Also a replay of conversations with actors Tim Reid and Omari Hardwick, and UNC head men’s basketball coach Roy Williams. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal talks with L.A. Dodgers catcher Will Smith and North Carolina State head men’s basketball coach Kevin Keatts. He also talks NBA Draft and gives his NFL predictions. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with Hampton head men’s basketball coach Edward Buck Joyner, Tennessee State head men’s basketball coach Brian “Penny” Collins, and a conversation with North Carolina State head men’s basketball coach Kevin Keatts. Download or listen to the podcast.
Michael Strahan is one of the biggest personalities on television. He is seen on ABC on Good Morning America and $100,000 Pyrimad and on FOX on FOX NFL Sunday. Oh, and he was a pretty good football player too. The Pro Football Hall of Famer spoke with BOXTOROW host Donal Ware about his days atContinue Reading →
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal has a conversation with Pro Football Hall of Famer and media personality Michael Strahan about his time at Texas Southern, his career with the New York Giants, life after football as one of the hosts of Good Morning America, and his clothing line MSX and the partnership with Men’s Warehouse. Donal also has aContinue Reading →
Texas Southern and former LSU head men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones joins Donal to talk Tigers basketball and about coaching both Shaquille O’Neal and Ben Simmons. Donal talks about Florida A&M canceling its football season and what that means for the MEAC. Download or listen to the podcast.
Former North Carolina A&T star left tackle Brandon Parker knows the importance of playing for the Silver and Black in the National Football League. Drafted in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft, Parker started 11 games for the Raiders as a rookie. Then in 2019, just three. In 2020 he began the seasonContinue Reading →
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Washington Football Team starting safety Kam Curl joins Donal to talk about making his first start. Plus North Carolina A&T head men’s basketball coach Will Jones discusses the upcoming season for the Aggies, his interim status last year, what it means to have had the interim tagged removed in May, and about his star playerContinue Reading →
Donal talks with Las Vegas Raiders tackle Brandon Parker who also attended North Carolina A&T. N.C. A&T head men’s basketball coach Will Jones also joins the program. Donal talks college football and SWAC basketball.
Indy Colts nose tackle Grover Stewart joins Donal to talk about his career in the NFL and about his time at Albany State. Donal also talks about Bethune-Cookman canceling athletics for the remainder of the season and how this may affect the MEAC and will other schools, more specifically mid-major and FCS program cancel athletics.Continue Reading →
Donal talks about Bethune-Cookman canceling athletics for the remainder of the season and how this may affect the MEAC and will other schools, more specifically mid-major and FCS program cancel athletics. He also gives his Week 8 NFL predictions and Indianapolis Colts starting nose tackle Grover Stewart stops by. Click to download or listen.
Donal talks about the MEAC going to a divisional format and about maximizing its last year with nine football playing institutions and talks MEAC basketball. He also talks college football and gives his Week 7 NFL predictions. Click to downlad or listen to the interview.
Donal talks about the MEAC going to a divisional format and about maximizing its last year with nine football playing institutions. He also talks MEAC basketball. Pro Football Hall of Famer, host of many television shows including Good Morning America and Fox NFL Sunday Michael Strahan joins Donal to talk about a myriad of topicsContinue Reading →
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Actor Omari Hardwick joins the show to talk about his new film Spell, and also talks about his time playing football at Furman, before transferring to Georgia, playing against South Carolina State and his affinity for HBCUs, as well as about LeBron James’ legacy and so much more. Also Week 6 NFL predictions. Click toContinue Reading →
Donal talks with Alabama State head men’s basketball coach and former NBA champion and All-Star Mo Williams about the upcoming season for the Hornets as well as some college football talk. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal talks with Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, talks Dwayne Haskins and the quarterback situation in Washington, talks HBCUs and venture capital companies, and gives his Week 5 NFL predictions. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW w/ Donal Ware on ESPNU Radio on SiriusXM show on October 10 spoke about some of the biggest stories in HBCU sports including North Carolina A&T’s announcement of its move to the Big South, Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman leaving the MEAC to join the SWAC, and talked withContinue Reading →
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Rod Broadway went out on top as a college football coach. He led North Carolina A&T to the Black college national championship and a perfect 12-0 season in 2017. He is now retired and living at the beach. He may be retired as a football coach, but not as an advocate for student-athletes. Donal WareContinue Reading →
Donal talks NBA Finals ratings and going up against NFL games, gives his Week 4 NFL predictions and a conversation with LA Dodgers first base coach George Lombard, who speaks about his mother who is white and was part of the Civil Rights Movement as well as talking about being an MLB manager. Click toContinue Reading →
Donal shares his thoughts on the hiring of Deion Sanders by Jackson State. He also gives his Week 3 NFL predictions and talks about the legacy of Gale Sayers. Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush, Jr. joins the show Plus NBA and Breonna Taylor talk. And talk about and music throughout the program highlighting A TribeContinue Reading →
The actor may be the son of Denzel Washington, but he’s making his own mark, having been nominated for a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award for his role in Blackkklansman. He stars in the new major motion film Tenet. Washington talks with Donal Ware about his days at Morehouse as a student andContinue Reading →
Donal talks with UNC head men’s basketball coach Roy Williams about his legacy, his relationship with Dean Smith, John Thompson, and Gene Budig and about the Black Lives Matter video produced by the UNC men’s basketball program. He also talks with actor John David Washington about his role in the film Tenet, about his timeContinue Reading →
A listen back to a 2014 interview with former baseball Lou Brock who passed away on September 6. Also Donal talks NBA and gives his Week 1 NFL predictions. Click the link to download or listen to the show.
2020 continues to be a tough year as the HBCU community and baseball mourns another loss. Lou Brock, an alum of Southern University, who played for the Chicago Cubs and most notably for the St. Louis Cardinals, passed away September 6 at the age of 81. Mr. Brock was inducted into the Baseball Hall ofContinue Reading →
Donal talks about the legacy of Chadwick Boseman and replays part of his 2014 appearance on FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. He also talks about the legacy of John Thompson. Steve Wyche of NFL Network joins the show to talk NFL, Boseman and Thompson. NASCAR driver Kyle Busch also joins the show toContinue Reading →
Chadwick Boseman is gone way too soon. Boseman passed away on August 28, having dealt with colon canber since 2016. The Black Panther star was one of the preeminent, ultra talented, young actors in Hollywood. One of Boseman’s trademarks was that of playing roles of some of the most prominent figures in history. Jackie RobinsonContinue Reading →
Donal talks with 2020 Indianapolis 500 winner Takumo Sato, as well as about Jacob Blake, NBA and NBA boycott talk. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with actress/entrepreneur LisaRaye and 2020 Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato. Plus the NBA boycott and Jacon Blake. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW celebrates 15 years on the air. Host Donal Ware talks about the formation of the program, its early days, and about how far it has come. Plus a listen back at some of or more memorable interviews including with Common, Sheila E., Simone Biles, the late Aretha FranklinContinue Reading →
Donal talks with Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Donal also talks NBA and NBA playoff matchups. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal talks with the new Senior Vice Preseident of Media for the Washington Football Team Julie Donaldson as she talks about her new position and being the first female in such a position in the National Football League, almost not taking the job, and about the upcoming season for the Washington Football Team. He alsoContinue Reading →
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Donal talks with singer Brandy and a replay of the interview with Kentucky head men’s basketball coach John Calipari and SIAC Commissioner Greg Moore. Click to download or listen to the inetrview.
Kentucky head men’s basketball coach John Calipari and SIAC commissioner Greg Moore join Donal Ware and talk about Coach Cal endowing the John McLendon Minority Leadership Initiative scholarship at North Carolina Central, as well as an important conversation about race. Donal also discusses the ACC football schedule and Notre Dame joining the conference for footballContinue Reading →
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier joins Donal. He also talks with Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour. John Lewis, C.T. Vivian, NFL and Washington Football Team talk all part of the podcast. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
The Panthers finished 2019 6-5 and on a three-game winning streak hoping to bring that momentum into the 2020 season. Although SWAC has suspended football until Spring 2021, head coach Eric Dooley talked with Donal Ware about how familar he is becoming with Zoom and interacting with his players, the 2019 season and looking aheadContinue Reading →
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Grambling finished 6-5 in 2019, falling to Southern 30-28 for what amounted to the SWAC Western Division championship. Seventh year head coach Broderick Fobbs talks with Donal Ware about high expectations for 2020, expectations for quarterback Geremy Hickbottom, the joy of coaching at his alma mater, and how the Tigers recruit and if five-star footballContinue Reading →
Donal tallks with the new head women’s basketball coach at Duke Kara Lawson. Also a preview of part of an interview wiith Grambling head football coach Broderick Fobbs. Plus, Donal poses the question, is it practical for five-star (basketball) players to attend HBCUs? Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Will there be college football season this fall? Host Donal Ware poses that question. He also discusses the reported impending name change of the Washington Redskins. Lastly, he talks about five-star basketball player Makur Maker’s committment to Howard and what he means to other high-profile players signing to HBCUs moving forward, including LeBron James son,Continue Reading →
As the SIAC announced it had suspended athletics a little more than 12 hours ago, Clark Atlanta head football coach Tim Bowens talks with Donal Ware about the suspension of the football season in the fall, the possibility of playing football in the spring, the 2019 Panthers season, and how the Panthers will prepare forContinue Reading →
First year head football coach Chennis Berry is no stranger to the SIAC having been an All-SIAC performer for Savannah State. He has had a myriad of coaching experiences prior to Benedict. Berry talks with Donal Ware about expectations for 2020, and about how his past experiences will help him at BC. Click to downloadContinue Reading →
Gabe Giardina is in his fourth season as the head football coach at Albany State. The Golden Rams played in their second straight SIAC championship game last year and fell to Miles. Giardina talks about his excitement for the 2020 season, opening the season against Florida A&M in Miami, looks back at 2019, and talksContinue Reading →
Longtime assistant coach Maurice Flowers gets his first collegiate head coaching position with Fort Valley State. The Wildcats are coming off a 6-4 record in 2019. The Wildcats will be without SIAC Offensive Player of the Year Slade Jarman. But Flowers is a quarterback guru and has some talent coming back on both sides ofContinue Reading →
Grind City Media Senior Editor Mike Wallace joins Donal Ware to discuss the NBA Bubble and the season restarting. Plus, Bethune-Cookman is the latest school to leave the MEAC. What does that mean for the future of the MEAC? Expansion? Dissolution? Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Allen begins its second season of football. The Jackets play in the NAIA, but continue to look towards playing in the SIAC. Head coach Teddy Keaton talks to Donal Ware about the Yellow Jackets first season and talks about some of the players to watch for. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Five-star basketball recruit Makur Maker has committed to Howard University. Really. Maker chose Howard over UCLA, Kentucky, Memphis, and others. At around 4 a.m. this morning, Maker Tweeted: “I was the 1st to announce my visit to Howard & other started to dream ‘what if.’ I need to make the HBCU movement real so thatContinue Reading →
Tigers head coach Rod Reed enters his 11th season as the head coach at TSU. Reed talks to Donal Ware about the Tiger program in-depth including about recruiting, the improvement the Tigers need to make in 2020 after going 3-9 last year, the cancelation of the Southern Heritage Classic and the possibility of still playingContinue Reading →
In light of George Floyd, the social justice movment and more high profile high school student-athletes mentioning HBCUs as an option, radio personality and BOXTOROW host Donal Ware talks about the formation of an HBCU superconference to compete at the FBS level. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Josh Dean enters his third season as the head football coach of the Lions program. Despite going winless last year, he talks with Donal Ware about some of the younger players gaining experience, gelling them with new JUCO transfers, and the battle for the starting quarterback position. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Singer Porcelan joins Donal and talks about her career, new music, working with Hall of Fame songwriter David Porter, the influence of ’90’s music in her music, growing up in Memphis, and about what’s next for this budding star. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
The Trojans went 8-2 in 2019 and missed the Division II playoffs. Head coach Reggie Barlow talks with Donal Ware about missing out on the playoffs, thoughts on 2020, as well as about one of his former players, Tarvaris Jackson. Clicck to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with legendary college football coach Oree Banks who was the head football coach at South Carolina State during the Orangeburg Massacre of 1969. He also asks the question, how will contact sports truly return? Plus, who will win the Verzuz battle between Fabolous and Jadakiss? Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Dr. Alvin Parker enters his third season as the head coach at Virginia Union and talks with Donal Ware about the Panthers 2019 season, the return of running back Tabyus Taylor, and about the Panthers taking the next step in 2020. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Malik Hoskins enters his second season as the head football coach at Lincoln (Mo.). The Blue Tigers finished 2019 1-10 after reentering a tough MIAA conference. Hoskins tells Donal Ware why things will be better in 2020 and talks about first team All-MIAA running back Hosea Franklin. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with Lions sixth year head coach Quinton Morgan about the upcoming season, LU’s 2019 season in which the Lions won the Sooner Athletic Conference championship and the success that Langston has had. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
The Yellow Jackets finished 7-4 last year and was possibly one win away from making the Division II playoffs. Fourth year head coach John Pennington talks candidly with Donal Ware about race, the 2019 season, the potential for 2020, and how the program has been turned around. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Today we look at Texas College who enter its third season in the Sooner Athletic Conference, a member of the NAIA. The Steers finished 1-9 in 2019. Will 2020 be better? Will quarterback Derrick Cooper take that next step in his sophomore season? Donal Ware talks about it. Click to download or listen to theContinue Reading →
It’s Father’s Day weekend and Donal talks with his father Donal Ware who shares the story about how Vince Lombardi signed him to a contract with the Redskins. Former NFL player Tony McGee shares his story about about being part of the Black 14 at the University of Wyoming in 1969 and his time atContinue Reading →
Edward Waters third-year head football coach Greg Ruffin talks with Donal Ware about the Tigers transition into the SIAC, progression of the new on campus stadium, being ingrained in the Jacksonville community, and expectations for 2020. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Florida Memorial brings HBCU football back to South Florida for the first time in 61 years. Timothy Harris is the new coach and has a successful track record as a high school coach in Miami, winning three state championships. He also had two stints as an assistant coach at the University of Miami. Harris talksContinue Reading →
Donal talks with Miles head football coach Reginald Ruffin about expectations for the Golden Bears in 2020, wining their second straight SIAC championship game in 2019 and Ruffin speaks passionately about George Floyd and racism in America. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
“I’m proud to be a Morehouse man.” Those were the words spoken by Academy Award winning director Spike Lee as he spoke to BOXTOROW host Donal Ware. Lee spoke about being a third generation Morehouse man and about how his father was a freshman at MC when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a senior.Continue Reading →
In his 12th season at Bowie State head football coach Damon Wilson talks with Donal Ware about expectations for the Bulldogs in 2020, winning back-to-back CIAA championships and taking that next step to winning playoff games. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
We kick off our fourth season of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast with Braves play-by-play voice Charles Edmond joining host Donal Ware to talk about the expectations of the Braves in 2020. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks about HBCUs forming a super conference and playing at the FBS level. Continued conversations about George Floyd and race. Plus, Academy Award winning director Spike Lee joins the show. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks about George Floyd’s murder and the protests that have followed. He also gives his thoughts on Florida A&M’s move to the SWAC. Click to listen or download the podcast.
BOXTOROW host Donal Ware talks about the murder of George Floyd. He also speaks to SWAC commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland about the possibility of the SWAC 2020 football season beginning on time, keeping the athletes safe, financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 2019-20 SWAC season, the financial viability of SWAC, and about theContinue Reading →
The Southwestern Athletic Conference has one of the biggest fan bases in college football, with games generating crowds in excess of 70,000 people. Football is big business for SWAC and its member institutions. But with the COVID-19 pandemic still happening, will SWAC start football on time and with fans in the stands? BOXTOROW host DonalContinue Reading →
Recap of previous week’s episode of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Hosted by Donal Ware.
Former NBA champion and All-Star and the new head men’s basketball coach of Alabama State Mo Williams joins host Donal Ware as does NASCAR rookie driver Tyler Reddick. Donal also shares his thoughts about the modifications to the Rooney Rule. It’s a Memorial Day weekend show with all go-go music. Click above to listen orContinue Reading →
Notre Dame’s new head women’s basketball coach Niele Ivey joins host Donal Ware to talk about leading her alma mater, her time as a player and assistant coach with the Irish, winning a national championship each time, her expierence this season as assistant coach with the Memphis Grizzlies, and about being one of a fewContinue Reading →
With the passing a legendary coach Don Shula, FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW host Donal Ware spoke with one of the all-time great Dolphins and Pro Football Hall of Famer Lary Little, about the coach, about his career, and how Little began as a defensive lineman and turned into one of the greatContinue Reading →
Cal Ripken is one of the greatest players in baseball history and his name is still legendary in little league baseball. Donal talks with the Baseball Hall of Famer and 19-time All-Star about how the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation is partnering with other organizations to help feed people during the COVID-19 pandemic, about The Streak,Continue Reading →
One of the world’s great banjo players and musicians Rhiannon Giddens talks with Donal about her career, growing up in Greensboro, NC and attending famed Dudley high school, the misnomer about Black folks and country and blue grass music, about her illustrious Grammy-winning career, and about how she and her family are faring during theContinue Reading →
Former Tennessee State offensive tackle Lachavious Simmons was taken by the Chicago Bears in the 7th round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He shares his story with host Donal Ware. Donal also give his thoughts as to why only one HBCU player was taken in the draft, his thoughts about college athletes benefiting from theirContinue Reading →
Lachavious Simmons, the former Tennessee State offensive tackle was drafted in the 7th round by the Chicago Bears in the 2020 NFL Draft. Simmons talks with BOXTOROW host Donal Ware about the moment he heard his name called. his time at Tennessee State and about his future with the Bears. Click to download or listenContinue Reading →
Donal talks with baseball hall of famer Cal Ripken, and 14-year NFL veteran Antoine Bethea. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Since 2006, BOXTOROW has talked with HBCU football players who have a chance to hear their names called in the NFL Draft. That first year, we spoke with several players including Antoine Bethea (Howard), and Tavaris Jackson (Alabama State) who both went on to be drafted that year. In the midst of COVID-19 the draftContinue Reading →
We take a look back at the first three month of BOXTOROW w/ Donal Ware on SiriusXM and interviews with Bubba Wallace, Will Downing, Joe Gibbs, Paola Núñez, and Dr. Ben Chavis. We also talk with actress Sarah Wayne Callies about the new television series Council of Dads. Click to download or listen to theContinue Reading →
Donal talks with NFL Draft hopeful Alex Taylor, former South Carolina State offensive lineman. We also remember NFL legends Willie Davis, former Grambling and Packer great and Pro Football Hall of Famer, and Tarvaris Jackson, former Alabama State star who played 10 years in the National Football League and won a Super Bowl title withContinue Reading →
Since 2006, BOXTOROW has talked with HBCU football players who have a chance to hear their names called in the NFL Draft. That first year, we spoke with several players including Antoine Bethea (Howard), and Tavaris Jackson (Alabama State) who both went on to be drafted that year. In the midst of COVID-19 the draftContinue Reading →
Since 2006, BOXTOROW has talked with HBCU football players who have a chance to hear their names called in the NFL Draft. That first year, we spoke with several players including Antoine Bethea (Howard), and Tavaris Jackson (Alabama State) who both went on to be drafted that year. (Rest in peace to Tavaris. Was writingContinue Reading →
Donal talks with star gospel singer Kierra Sheard who plays the role of her mother Karen Clark Sheard in the Lifetime Channel biopic The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel. She also reveals and talks about her grandparents being affected by COVID-19. NFL Draft hopeful Chris Rowland of Tennessee State and Alabama State head baseballContinue Reading →
Donal talks with Bethune-Cookman head women’s basketball coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis. He also discusses the impact of COVID-19 on HBCU athletics budgets. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal has an in-depth conversation with North Carolina Central head men’s basketball coach LeVelle Moton and also gives his thoughts on on Cam Newton and Jameis Winston. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Prairie View A&M head men’s basketball coach Byron Smith is Donal’s guest. With no NCAA Tournament, we take a listen back to an interview with legendary coach John Chaney. Plus National Football League free agency talk. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
NFL Network analyst Steve Wyche joins Donal to talk CBA, Tom Brady and free agency. Also conversations with Miles head men’s basketball coach Fred Watson and Xavier (La.) head men’s basketball coach Alfred Williams. Click to ownload or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with civil rights leader and NNPA (National Newspaper Publishers Association) president and CEO Dr. Ben Chavis about the state of Black Newspapers as well as the Wilmington Ten. Also our Women’s History Month listen back with gymnast Simone Biles. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Winston-Salem State head men’s basketball coach Cleo Hill, Jr. stops by after the Rams won the CIAA Tournament championship. Plus Donal gives his thoughts on the North Carolina A&T/North Carolina Central basketball game which determined the men’s MEAC regular season championship. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
MEAC Commissioner Dr. Dennis Thomas joins Donal for a discussion about North Carolina A&T leaving the MEAC and the state of the MEAC. Donal also talks about the Fury-Wilder fight. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with North Carolina A&T Director of Athletics Earl Hilton, Norfolk State head men’s basketball coach Robert Jones, and DC Defenders (XFL) head coach Pep Hamilton. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
BOXTOROW covered Daytona 500 Media Day and Donal caught up with numerous drivers including Bubba Wallace, Aric Almirola, Martin Truex, Jr., William Byron, and Cole Custer. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal sits down with legendary Washington Redskins coach, three-time Super Bowl champion, Pro Football Hall of Famer, and NASCAR owner Joe Gibbs, prior to his NASCAR Hall of Fame induction in late January. Click to download or listen to the interview.
Donal gives his thoughts on North Carolina A&T’s move to the Big South. He also ranks the top 10 HBCU FCS recruiting classes. North Carolina A&T acting head men’s basketball coach Will Jones joins the show. And a conversation with three-time Super Bowl winning coach Joe Gibbs. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Talk about the legacy of Kobe Bryant with all HBCU alums as former eight-year NBA veteran Flip Murray (Shaw), Grind City Media Senior Editor Mike Wallace (Grambling), NBA champion and SWAC legend Lindsey Hunter (Jackson State) join Donal Ware (Morgan State). Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks about the retirement of Eli Manning. Plus Texas Southern head men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones and South Carolina State head men’s basketball coach Murray Garvin stop by the show. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal sits dowwn with Tito Jackson of Jackson 5 fame to talk about his career, how a comment by Charles Barkley about Tito on The NBA on TNT motivated him as well as his thought on the Los Angeles Clippers and coaching his sons in little league baseball.
Donal reflects on the life and times of Roscoe Nance, including a replay of a 2015 interview with him. Plus, Black College Sports Page Founder and Editor Lut Williams joins the show. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
R&B singer Will Downing, R&B singer Raiche and actress Paola Núñez (Bad Boys for Life) all stop by and talk with Donal. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
HBCU legend, SWAC Hall of Famer, former USA Today NBA writer and great all around person Roscoe Nance passed away on Thursday at the age of 71. Donal Ware had the opportunity to sit down with Roscoe back in 2015, shortly after he was inducted into the SWAC Hall of Fame to talk about hisContinue Reading →
Donals talks about the lack of Black head coaches in the National Football League. Plus, Mike Wallace, senior editor of Grind City Media stops by to talk NBA and Tennessee State head men’s basketball coach Penny Collins joins talks TSU basketball. Click to download orr listen to the podcast.
Donal talks National Football League playoffs with USA Today NFL Columnist Jarrett Bell. Plus Florida A&M head men’s basketball coach Robert McCullum. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
A look back at interviews from June – December including interview with Indianapolis 500 winner Simon Pagenaud, Buddy Pough, Javon Hargrave, Kyle Busch, Terron Armstead, Tito Jackson, Darius Leonard, and Brad Keselowski to name a few. This is the last show of 2019. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
It’s our 2019 year-end review show. A look back at soe of our memorable interviews from January – May, including interviews with Taraji P. Henson, Bubba Wallace, Cheslie Kryst, Gary Payton, Richard Roundtree and more. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks about the final HBCU Coaches and Media Polls. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal breaks down the North Carolina A&T Aggie victory over Alcorn State in the Celebration Bowl, including some audio highlights from the game. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal has an exclusive interview with North Carolina A&T second-year head football coach Sam Washington. They talk about North Carolina A&T’s preparation for the Celebration Bowl, now one day away, and Washington tallks about what to expect from Alcorn State. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal looks in-depth at the matchup between Alcorn State and North Carolina A&T in the Celebration Bowl. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal gives his grades to the teams from SWAC, MEAC, and to Hampton, and Tennessee State. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
We’re four days away from the Celebration Bowl and Donal takes a look at the North Carolina A&T Aggies. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
With five days remaining until the Celebration Bowl, Donal previews the Alcorn State Braves. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal gives his grades to the teams from CIAA, SIAC and to West Virginia State. Click to download or listen to the podcast. Plus Alcorn State head football coach Fred McNair and NASCAR 2019 Cup Series champion Kyle Busch stop by.
Donal breaks down the BOXTOROW All-America team that was released on Wednesday. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Takeaway Tuesday as Donal breaks down the latest HBCU Football Coaches and Media Polls. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
It’s Manic Monday as Donal breaks down the Southern/Alcorn State SWAC championship game. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Final grades for the football teams from SIAC, CIAA, for West Virginia State and others. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal previews the BOXTOROW National Game of the Week, Southern vs. Alcorn State. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with Southern head football coach Dawson Odums, and talks Bayou Classic. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal breaks down the latest HBCU HBCU Coaches and Media Polls. Click to listen or download the podcast.
Donal talks about the Southern/Grambling game. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Exclusive interview with New Orleans Saints starting left tackle Terron Armstead, formerly of Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal has a full show as New Orleans Saints starting left tackle and former Arkansas-Pine Bluff star Terron Armstead, and Buffalo Bills defensive lineman and former North Carolina A&T star and BOXTOROW Willie Davis Defensive Player of the Year Darryl Johnson, Jr. stop by. Also North Carolina Central head football coach Trei Oliver, Miles headContinue Reading →
Donal talks about the HBCU Coaches and Media Polls, plus interviews Buffalo Bills defensive lineman and former North Carolina A&T star Darryl Johnson, Jr. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
South Carolina State and North Carolina A&T both wrap up the MEAC crown, FAMU falls to B-CU, Bowie State falls for the first time this season. All topics of conversation by Donal Ware. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal previews Miles/Lenoir-Rhyne, Florida A&M/Bethune-Cookman and South Carolina State/Norfolk State. Plus a preview of the guests on the weekend edition of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal breaks down the Aggie-Eagle rivalry game with a MEAC title and Celbration Bowl opportunity on the line for the Aggies and a look at the Carson-Newman/Bowie State NCAA Division II first round playooff matchup. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks about the signifcance of the games this weekend in the MEAC, the possibility of a four-way tie for the title, about the Celebration Bowl, the possibilty of Florida A&M winning the HBCU national title, the BOXTOROW Coaches and Media Polls, and expanding the so-called national championship field to four teams. Click to downloadContinue Reading →
Donal talks with Fayetteville State head football coach Richard Hayes, Bethune-Cookman head football coach Terry Sims, and Albany State head football coach Gabe Giardina. Plus he shares his thoughts the Collin Kaepernick “pro day.” Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal looks in-depth at Week 12 and talks about the MEAC tiebreaker rule, where there is the potential for four teams to share the MEAC title, but even in that scenario, one team has the clear path to the Celebration Bowl. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal takes a look at the Week 12 BOXTOROW scoreboard and talks about Bowie State and Miles winning conference titles and making it to the NCAA Division II playoffs as well as North Carolina A&T getting one step closer to the MEAC crown.
Donal breaks down the matchup between Bethune-Cookman and North Carolina A&T as first place in the MEAC is on the line. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Humpday edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast as Donal looks at Week 12. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
On this Takeaway Tuesday, Donal talks about how conference races are shaking out as well as about West Virginia State who is on the cusp of winning its first ever Mountain East Conference championship.
Donal is back with the Manic Monday on the HBCU Football Daily Podcast as he takes a look at Week 11, including some upsets and the HBCU scoreboard.
Donal transitions to looking at Week 11 in HBCU football. A reminder that this is the last podcast for this week. Enjoy! Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks about the conference races in the SIAC West, SWAC, MEAC and West Virginia State’s chances in the Mountain East Conference. Click to download or listen to the podcasr.
Donal takes a look at Week 10 in HBCU football. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal preivews the game between North Carolina A&T and South Carolina State with a great stake in the MEAC on the line. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal transitions into Week 10 of the HBCU football season, by previewing the schedule and giving thoughts on some of the matchups. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with Bowie /state head football coach Damon Wilson and talks NBA with Mike Wallace, editor of Grind City Media, the official Website of the Memphis Grizzlies. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
In-depth thoughts from Donal about Week 9 in HBCU football. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal previews the Southern/Alcorn State BOXTOROW National Game of the Week, talks about the Jackson State/Prairie View A&M game from last night and about the Magic City Classic. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal breaks down the matchup between Virginia Union and Bowie State with control of the CIAA Nothern Division on the line. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal taks a look at Week 9 in HBCU football. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks about any potential fallout from the North Carolina A&T/Florida A&M game. Also discussion about Bowie State who is 7-0 and Tennessee State’s big win over nationally ranked Austin Peay. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks about Week 8 of the HBCU football season and gives perspective to the North Carolina A&T/Florida A&M game. Click below to download or listen to the podcast
NASCAR driver William Byron, West Virginia State head football coach John Pennington, and Indy Colts wide receiver/punt returner Chester Rogers all stop by. Plus Donal gives his top five players at the midway point. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal breaks down the matchup between top ranked North Carolina A&T and No. 4 Florida A&M, two of the hottest teams in the country, taking place Saturday in Tallahassee, FL. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks NBA/China, Redskins and South Carolina State head football coach Buddy Pough stops by. Click to download or listen to the podcast
It’s Friiiidaaaaaay! Donal previews the big MEAC matchup between Florida A&M and South Carolina State and talks about the Bethune-Cookman/NCCU game from Thursday night. Click to download or listen to the interview.
Donal talks Caylin Newton and Howard, previews the Alcorn State/Alabama State matchup and is joined by Florida A&M head football coach Willie Simmons. Click to download or listen to the inetrview.
Donal gives his top 5 players at the midway point and news and notes from the MEAC. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
It’s Takeaway Tuesday on the HBCU Football Daily Podcast as Donal taks a more in-depth look at games from Week 6 and some news and notes as well. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with the Pittsburgh Steelers strating nose tackle and two-time BOXTOROW Willie Davis Defensive Player of the Year and talks with him about the Steelers win over the Bengals, getting his first sack of the year, being able to talk with fellow Bulldog and former Steeler great Donnie Shell, and about his playing daysContinue Reading →
Donal previews the BOXTOROW National Game of the Week as defending SWAC champion Alcorn State travels to Montgomery to take on Alabama State. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal touches on Howard University football and Caylin Newton and takes a look at Week 6 in HBCU football. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with Alabama State head football coach Donald Hill-Eley and talks National Football League. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks about the quarterback situation at Alcorn State and about the Grambling/Prairie View A&M, Southern/Arkansas-Pine Bluff games from Week 5 on this edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast w/ Donal Ware. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal review the HBCU football Week 5 scoreboard on this #ManicMonday edition of the BOXTOROW HBCU Footbal Daily Podcast w/ Donal Ware. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal breaks down the BOXTOROW National Game of the Week, Southern vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks about the controversial firing of Tim Chavous as head football coach at Saint Augustine’s and takes a look at Week 5 of the HBCU football schedule and previews a few of the key matchups. Click below to download or listen to the podcast.
In this episode, host Donal Ware talks National Football League and about Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. Arkansas-Pine Bluff head football coach Cedric Thomas stops by to talk about the Golden Lions and how he and is staff use analytics. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal gets in-depth and give his thoughts on the Prairie View A&M/Alcorn State and Arkansas-Pine Bluff/Tennessee State football games. Plus which conference is better in football, SWAC or MEAC?
Donal talks about Week 4 in HBCU football. Click to download or listen to the interview.
Donal breaks down the BOXTOROW National Game of the Week between Prairie View A&M and Alcorn State. Click to download or listen to the podcasr.
It’s Takeaway Tuesday as Donal breaks down some of the matchups from Week 3 of the HBCU football season.
Donal looks at the games from Week 3 of HBCU football. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal previews the upcoming football games between Howard and Hampton in Chicago and Morehouse vs. Miles. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with NFL USA Today Columnist Jarrett Bell and Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard. He also previews the CIAA and SIAC.
Donal begins to preview this week’s HBCU football games. Click to download or llsten to the podcast.
Donal breaks down dome of this past week’s games. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal runs through the scoreboard and gives his thoughts on some of the games this past week.
Donal breaks down the matchup between Arkansas Pine Bluff and Alabama A&M and gives his prediction on who will win.
Donal talks about his rankings of top 100 pro players that played at HBCUs that ran in USA Today. Guests of the show include Pro Football Hall of Famer Robert Brazile and Arkansas Pine Bluff running back Taeyler Porter.
Donal talks with legendary figure Tito Jackson about his career, family and new music and talks with former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler about Andrew Luck’s retirement. Click to download or listen to the interview
Donal Ware breaks down each football game that was played Saturday and Sunday and breaks down the BOXTOROW Coaches and Media Polls.
Donal Ware breaks down the five Thursday night’s games that opened the HBCU football season.
Donal Ware breaks down the five matchups involving Alabama State, Delaware State, Florida A&M, Morgan State, North Carolina Central.
Host Donal Ware gives his thoughts on the upcoming SWAC and MEAC football seasons. Plus, Bethune-Cookman wide receiver, return specialist, running back Jimmie Robinson stopped by.
Virginia University of Lynchburg started its football program in 2011 and hadn’t had any success. That was in 2018 when the Dragons won four games. Bobby Rome, II is in his second season as the head coach of the Dragons and talked with Donal Ware about building on 2018.
During SIAC media day, first year Savannah State head football coach Shawn Quinn satd down with Donal Ware to talk about the Tigers’ move from MEAC to SIAC and expectations for SSU in 2019.
Head football coach Kermit Blount is in his fifth season at the helm of the Johnson C. Smith program and after a 2-8 2018 season has made some changes to the Golden Bulls program. He talks with Donal Ware about some of those changes.
The Livingstone Blue Bears had one of the best defenses in the CIAA last year and bring back seven starters on the defensive side of the ball. The Blue Bears were young on offense, but return many players who gained valuable time in 2018. Livingstone head coach Daryl Williams believes his team’s time is nowContinue Reading →
BOXTOROW celebrates 14 years on the air as Donal Ware talks about its origins and replays interviews with Kevin Durant, Alea Bliss and Simone Biles. Alcorn State quarterback Noah Johnson and Arkansas Pine Bluff running back Taeyler Porter join the program.
Anthony Jones is in his second season as the head football coach at Elizabeth City State. 2018 was tough for the Vikings. Jones didn’r begin as coach Until May. The Vikins won the first game then preceded to lost the last seven and had two games canceled due to weather. He sat down with DonalContinue Reading →
The Chowan Hawks made some noise near the top of the CIAA Northern Division last year and controlled its own destiny towards the latter part of the season, losing a key game down the stretch. Head coach Tim Place returns quarterback Bryce Witt and running back Tyrell Freeman, two of the top players in theContinue Reading →
The Fayetteville State Broncos have won the CIAA Southern Division for two straight seasons, putting them in the CIAA championship game. They have fallen in both game. Head coach Richard Hayes talks with Donal Ware about why things could be different in 2019.
The Saint Augustine’s Falcons look to right the ship in 2019 after a tough 2018 season. Head coach Tim Chavous talks with Donal Ware about just how the Falcons will do that.
The Shaw Bears won four of their last five games in 2018 to finish the season 5-5, the best record under now fourth-year head coach Adrian Jones who sat down with Donal Ware to tlk about 2019.
Robert Massey was named the interim head football coach at Winston-Salem State in late April after the dismisal of Keinus Boulware as head coach. Massey is no stranger to the CIAA, having been the defensive backs coach at WSSU the lst few years and prior to that as the head football coach at Shaw. MasseyContinue Reading →
Donal talks with NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski. Plus, BOXTOROW Countdown to Kickoff begins as Miles head coach Reginald Ruffin, Alcorn State head coach Fred McNair, Bowie State head coach Damon Wilson, and North Carolina A&T head coach Sam Washington all join the show. Lick below to download or listen to the podcast.
Trei Oliver enters his first season as the head coach at his Alma Mater. The Eagles finished 5-6 in 2018, their worst record since 2013. Oliver talked with Donal Ware about being back at NCCU and the expectations for the Eagles program.
The North Carolina A&T Aggies are the two-time defending BOXTOROW HBCU national champions. 2019 will look a little different for the Aggies as they lose all-time leading passer Lamar Raynard. Kylil Carter has been the backup quarterback the last four years and has been in and helped win some big games for the Aggies. SecondContinue Reading →
Norfolk State head coach Latrell Scott is in his fifth season as the head coach of the Spartans and sat down with Donal Ware to talk about the upcoming season.
Buddy Pough enters his 18th season as the head football coach at South Carolina State. Pough sat down with Donal Ware to talk about the Bulldogs in 2019 and his decision to return for an 18th season.
Bethune-Cookman had a solid 2018 season and look to take the next step in 2019. Head coach Terry Sims talks with Donal Ware aboout the expectations for the season
The Florida A&M Rattlers all but had the 2018 MEAC championship locked up after its upset victory over North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, but preceded to lose three of its last four games. Willie Simmons is in his second season as the head coach of the Rattler and sat down with Donal Ware to talkContinue Reading →
Rod Milstead is in his second season as the head football coach of his alma mater Delaware State. The Hornets played much better the second half of 2018 and finished strong. Milstead sat down with Donal Ware to talk about the past and 2019.
Tyrone Wheatley is the new head fotoball coach ay Morgan State. One of the best college football players of all time will try to turn the Bear program around. He sat down with Donal Ware ay MEAC media day.
Ron Prince is the new head football coach at Howard and has an offense that returns nine starters including 2017 BOXTOROW Rookie of the Year and 2018 MEAC Offensive Player of the Year Caylin Newton. Prince sat down with Donal Ware to talk about his vision for the Howard program including recruiting challenges to theContinue Reading →
In 2018, Tony Hughes was let go as the head football coach at Jackson State. Enter interim head coach John Hendrick, who led the Tigers to a 2-1 record to end the season. Hendricks sits down with Donal Ware to talk about building on that momentum going into 2019.
Mississippi Valley State went 1-10 in 2018. Head football coach Vincent Dancy sat down with Donal Ware to talk about improvment for the Delta Devils in 2019. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Alabama State head football coach Donald Hill-Eley is in his third season as head coach of the Hornets. While the Hornets didn’t have the success they wanted in 2018, offensive lineman Tytus Howard was selected in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Hill-Eley talks with Donal Ware about what Howard’s success has meantContinue Reading →
Connell Maynor is in his second season as the head footbal coach at Alabama A&M. He sat down with Donal Ware to talk about quarterback the Bulldog program and Aqeel Glass.
New Texas Southern head football coach Charles McKinney talks with Donal Ware about his first college head coaching job and the new direction of the Tigers.
The Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions went 2-9 in 2018, but that will change in 2019 said head coach Cedric Thomas who sat down and talked about it wiith Donal Ware. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks SWAC and CIAA football and has a conversation with SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland.
Second year Prairie View A&M head football coach Eric Dooley talks Panthers football with Donal Ware at SWAC media day. Click to download or listen.
The Southern Jaguars are the defending SWAC Western Division champions and head coach Dawson Odums sat down at SWAC media day and talked to Donal Ware. Cick to download or listen to the podcast.