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Deion Sanders is the new head coach at Jackson State University and that has turned the HBCU Universe upside down. Our crew tackles the conversation from every angle possible.
The CIAA held a virtual press conference to answer questions from the media about the cancellation of fall sports in 2020. Fielding questions are Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams, Bowie State Athletic Director Clyde Doughty Jr., and Virginia State President Dr. Makola Abdullah.
A five-star basketball recruit has committed to Howard University, so what's next? The HBCU Gameday crew discusses the decision by Makur Maker.
The MEAC has responded to the departures of Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman and we break it all down.
The MEAC held a press conference following Bethune-Cookman's decision to leave the conference. Representing the MEAC is Howard President Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick and Commissioner Dr. Dennis Thomas.
WE all have something to say. So let’s “Air It Out!” Domonique Whitehurst and Corey Staples talk FAMU Football and Culture along with chopping it up about the women dominating in the NBA. And that’s just the beginning.
Wali Pitt talks with Alvin "Shine" Wyatt, the former head coach of the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. He talks about everything from his college days, his pro career, and taking BCU to a MEAC Championship.
Former Wyoming player and three-star recruit Trace Young has narrowed his transfer list to just HBCUs. Where will he land? Will this be an emerging trend for HBCUs?
Retired NBA star Andre Miller says if an HBCU had recruited him in high school that's where he would have gone. He also says he's ready to get into coaching and he sees an HBCU as his preferred destination.
North Carolina Central University men's head coach LeVelle Moton talks about his program and the abrupt end to their championship season.
Clark Atlanta chooses not to resign George Lynch as its head basketball coach. Lynch talks exclusively to HBCU Gameday and explains how he found out and what's next.
The MEAC was the final college basketball tournament that continued playing on March 12. Our crew takes you inside the hour by hour decisions that left the MEAC as the last man standing.
We put a bow on the 2020 CIAA Tournament and look ahead to the NCAA Postseason. Plus what's next for "Snacks" and Jackson State University.
The CIAA Tournament starts next week and women's basketball will be on center stage. We talk about the four HBCUs that could potentially make an NCAA Tournament run. Plus fighting is out of control this season and Aggie fans talk more about the move to the Big South.
We discuss the breaking news that North Carolina A&T is planning to leave the MEAC for the Big South.
The HBCU Gameday crew discusses our feelings on Kobe and recaps this week's HBCU sports news.
Is it possible that NCCU's scholarship offer to Bronny James ends up with his signing? Plus we put together an HBCU Big 3 for Ice Cube to consider.
We discuss the 2019 Celebration Bowl, which school is the best fit for Alcorn State QB Noah Johnson and what were some of our favorite moments from the last decade of HBCU Sports.
It's time to eat crow on some previous predictions. Kaepernick drama hits close to home for WSSU. FAMU fans want some answers. The MEAC will decide its champion this weekend.
The guys give their predictions on Bowie State vs Fayetteville State for the CIAA Championship, plus the rest of the weekend in Black College Football.
We discuss the greatness of Michael Jackson and who might win the CIAA this year. Plus more from the HBCU football universe. It's the HBCU Gameday Podcast.
We discuss the smoke and fallout from FAMU vs NCAT. CIAA Football favors Fayetteville State, Bowie State and Virginia Union. Will Southern vs Alcorn State be a preview of the SWAC Championship. Ryan Stanley and Slade Jarmon are serious Player of the Year contenders. Wali Pitt saves the day for Shine Wyatt. The plight of stay at home dads.
B.J. Jones says Howard's Homecoming is a corporate event, one of our guys disagrees. Plus we break down Prairie View A&M vs Southern.
HBCU Gameday discusses the recent allegations levied against Howard football coach Ron Prince from concerned parents. Plus it's Media Day for CIAA Basketball, who is the team to beat this year?
The HBCU Gameday podcast is back and we explain where we've been. Plus the most detailed conversation about Southern vs FAMU that you'll ever hear. Probably.
We talk about our new documentary on Amir Hinton. Jay Z goes into business with the NFL and a former NCAT Aggie is looking to make his mark on the Buffalo Bills.
Rapper Mayor Talib joins the podcast to talk about writing the song "Any Given Saturday" the theme music for HBCU Gameday's upcoming football season. We also go "Back to the Future" to see how impressive 2019 really is.
The crew at HBCU Gameday discusses the news of the day and breaks down the behind the scenes stories of how a partnership with Aspire TV was secured.
The former band director for Southern University remains under scrutiny and we discuss our Media Day experience with the SWAC and the CIAA.
On the heels of the SIAC Media Day, we discuss predictions for all four of the major HBCU Conferences. Lut Williams from the Black College Sports Page is our special guest.
Alcorn State picks up a nearly half million payday for next season, HBCU players hope to make their mark in the NBA summer league and we break down July 4th cookout menus.
We recap Amir Hinton's draft process and talk about his chances of making an impact with the New York Knicks. A pair of HBCU's might be on the right side of the transfer process this summer. Is the SWAC's move to make it back to the FCS playoffs a big deal or no?
The HBCU Gameday Crew goes Chatty Kathy and covers a littany of topics: 00:00--7:15--Was this the year of NCAT 07:15--13:30--Who are the "Dallas Cowboys" of HBCU Football 13:30--19:45--Who's getting the most out of the Celebration Bowl 19:45---24:30--NCAT Track and Field dominance 24:30--31:30--HBCU Players on HBO's Hard Knocks 31:30--44:14---Grambling Soccer Coach Justin Wagar 44:30--55:30--College Three-Point Line moving back 55:30--1:09:00---NBA Playoffs 1:09:00---End--When They See Us Netflix Series
Derrick Thomas from the Black College Experience joins us to talk all things SWAC and all things Mississippi. Find out what happened when someone tried to strong-arm his Bayou Classic Credential.
CJ Williams in back at Howard, HBCUs on the call in the NBA Finals, is Drake making you mad? Really? Shoutout to Lincoln(MO)for a national championship, can NCAT win one as well?
00:00--20:00 Jalon Jones transfers to Jackson State 20:00--30:00 FAMU in NCAA Trouble 30:00--40:30 Morehouse Class of 2019 debt erased 40:30--44:30 NC Track Star picks HBCU over Power 5 schools 45:00--END Wilton is cool, Tolly is not
We travel back down MEAC Memory Lane with former NCCU Quarterback Malcolm Bell. Who hit the hardest in the MEAC? His favorite game of all time? He has all the answers, plus RJ Cole finally has a new home after completing his transfer from Howard Hoops.
Kenneth Blakeney is taking over at Howard and his roster has some holes in it. Sterling Shippy is looking to make waves in the NFL and Wali Pitt looks back on the life of John Singleton.
Our crew is shocked that Bowie State's Amir Hall didn't even get a sniff with an NFL team. What's really going on? Our BJ Jones, Wali Pitt, Steven Gaither, and Tolly Carr try to find answers. 00:00-15:30---Amir Hall Conversation 15:30--35:30---HBCU players in 2019 NFL Draft 35:30--40:30--HBCU football for 2019 season 40:30--49:30--Basketball hires at Morgan, Howard and Miss Valley St.
The HBCU Gameday crew breaks down the chances of HBCU players who might get drafted in the 2019 NFL Draft.
The fellas discuss Beyonce's Homecoming on Netflix and Lericia Harris from HBCU Play and V103 in Atlanta stops by as well.
We break down the decision by HBCU ball players to declare for the NBA draft. Former Wake Forest guard Porsche Jones gives us her take on the recruiting game that occurs in college basketball.
We break down the postseason runs of Hampton and Texas Southern basketball. Tris Turner joins us to discuss Nipsey Hussle, and former All-American javelin thrower Mike Murphy rolls in to tell us about volunteering with the SAU program and knowing the great Charles Foster. 00-25:00--HBCU Basketball news 25:00--40:30--Tris Turner on Nipsey Hussle 45:00-1:05:00--Mike Murphy on SAU Track & Field/Charles Foster 1:05:00--End HBCU Football news
HBCU's have come and gone when it comes to the Big Dance! Was the trip worth it? We discuss.
Tolly Carr and Wali Pitt get together to discuss who from the SWAC and MEAC might make some noise in the NCAA Tournament.
We celebrate our 100th podcast with a wrapup of the CIAA and SIAC tournaments as March Madness begins to roll around on the Division II level.
We discuss our take on whether or not HBCU grads are doing too much by going all in on PWI games like Duke versus North Carolina. Wali has crazy stories on reform school and being on the wrong end of the principle's paddle.
We talk HBCU hoops and whenever Wali and Tolly get together, of course we are going to break down our favorite Netflix offerings. It's a thing with us.
SWAC Insider B.J. Jones jumps in to talk about National Signing Day in the SWAC, including some great signings at Southern and Prairie View A&M. Donal Ware from Box to Row chimes in on just how good Amir Hinton is at Shaw University. National Signing Day 00-32:00 Shaw's Amir Hinton 32:00-52:00 HBCU Hoops Weekend 52:00-55:30 50 Cent or Notorious B.I.G. 55:30--57:15 Back to HBCU Hoops 57:15--End
Longtime basketball coach and current analyst Cy Alexander joins us to talk about his new book and tells great stories about Michael Jordan, Cleo Hill, and Ambassador Nikki Haley. Buy the book here: http://cyalexander.com/
This week we try and get to the bottom of why Amir Hall only got to see four plays of action in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Where they do that at? Here's the rundown: 00-25:30 Amir Hall, 25:30-40:00 HBCU Basketball, 40:00-58:30 Grambling women's coach Freddie Murray, 58:30-End Papa Johns donates to Bennett College.
Football schedules were released this week and the biggest game might be in 2020 when NCAT travels to North Dakota State. Dellan Sellers stops by to talk CIAA hoops and photographer Erin Mizelle gives us insider access on the NCAT sidelines. Show summary: 00-15:00 HBCU Women’s basketball 15:00—19:30 HBCU Men’s basketball 19:30—32:30 HBCU football 32:30—37:00 NCAT Photographer Erin Mizelle 37:00—41:45 Our favorite moments from 2018 football season 41:45—End HBCU Basketball matchups this weekend
Lut Williams from the Black College Sports Page joins the show to discuss the CIAA Tournament's move from Charlotte to Baltimore. Find Lut's latest book "Beyond the Backboard" here: https://amzn.to/2C7Xj8K
Eric Moore joins us to discuss his upcoming induction into the CIAA Hall of Fame and the history of Onnidan.
Tolly Carr, BJ Jones, and Steven J. Gaither discuss all things Celebration Bowl plus rapid reaction to Amir Hall's fourth place finish in the Harlon Hill voting.
SWAC Insider BJ Jones joins us to give his pick on the Celebration Bowl. Kris Ferguson from D2Football.com talks about his recent article on HBCU Gameday dealing with Bowie State's Amir Hall not getting his proper respect among Division II players.
SWAC Insider BJ Jones joins Tolly Carr and Wali Pitt to recap the SWAC Championship and take an early look at Celebration Bowl IV.
SWAC insider B.J. Jones joins us to recap the Bayou Classic and look ahead to the SWAC Championship. Amir Hall is a finalist and for the Harlon Hill trophy, can he win it? Breaking news regarding Howard recruiting, Mike London is reaching back into the Bison cupboard.
Lut Williams from the Black College Sports Page joins us to talk about why Mike London left Howard and who might replace him. Our SWAC Insider B.J. Jones breaks down the Soul Bowl and looks ahead to the Bayou Classic.
How will Bowie State fare in the NCAA Playoffs and who will be the team to beat next year in the CIAA? The Soul Bowl will decide the SWAC East and we make predictions about FAMU winning the MEAC.
The CIAA and SIAC are ready to hit the championship stage and figure out who might be going to the playoffs. The MEAC and SWAC are bringing the drama and we are here for it.
The SWAC has to bow out from Birmingham for its Championship game. FAMU has the MEAC on notice and the DII playoff picture might put the squeeze on HBCUs.
Chaunte'l Powell from the Albany Herald joins the show to discuss Albany State football. Plus our Jackson State beat reporter Wilton Jackson jumps in to talk Boom Box Classic and the special sausage that you can only get in Mississippi.
SWAC insider B.J. Jones explains why Southern's thumping of Prairie View A&M wasn't that big of a surprise. We preview Week Eight games in HBCU football and dive into a little hoops discussion.
SWAC Insider B.J. Jones joins the show and breaks down the conference race in the SWAC. Plus we break down MEAC, CIAA and SIAC matchups.
We update you on the latest involving the horrific injury to Tennessee State's Christion Abercrombie, plus what the NCAA did to draw a lot of criticism. And we look ahead to the Tuskegee/Morehouse Classic and other big games this weekend.
If Clemson QB Kelly Bryant transferred to an HBCU which would be the best spot? Can Prairie View turn the SWAC on its ear by knocking off Grambling this weekend? Is NC A&T back on track? We get you ready for all the weekend action in Black College Football.
Most of the pay for play beatdowns are in the books. Now it's time to see who the pretenders and contenders are as conference play begins this weekend.
Hurricane Florence has wiped out a lot of football action this weekend but there are still some prime matchups to keep our eyes on.
We put a bow on week one of the black college football season and look ahead to week two. Also how many HBCUs joined the Colin Kaepernick conversation about the new Nike ad?
FAMU's Marching 100 says they want fair and equal treatment, we break down their stated issues. HBCU Gameday is ready to broadcast Alabama State games and North Carolina A&T kicks off the 2018 season.
Jarrett Carter from HBCU Digest joins the show to discuss the financial problems some HBCUs are facing and we anticipate which band songs we'll hear the most this football season.
Three members of the 1998 Black College National Championship team from Florida A&M join us to talk about their magical season. Demetris Bendross, Cainon Lamb, and Jacquay Nunnaly give us the inside scoop on the originin of the "RAC Boys" and what it was like to play for Billy Joe.
We discuss the predicted order of finish in MEAC football. Bethune-Cookman's brand new documentary series on Netflix and our favorite scenes from "The Wire"
FAMU has a scheduled visit with the #1 football prospect in the country. Could this be the beginning of a recruiting shift in college football? Amir Hall should dominate the CIAA this season. Can he be the next HBCU QB drafted into the NFL. Plus former Morehouse star Tyrius Walker joins the show to discuss his time with the New York Knicks.
The SWAC Football Championship is back and on the move. Could the CIAA be on the move? A SIAC coach is on the move. Serious allegations levied against Clark Atlanta athletics.
It's time to break down which of the five former HBCU ballers has on NBA summer league rosters has the best shot at making it. Plus we talk about which AD's are on top of their game right now.
Texas Southern is hiring a new coach, FAMU goes turf. Are black supervillains good for franchises like Black Panther and Luke Cage? Would a man prefer to be slapped or punched by another man? We go off the rails in this summertime podcast adventure.
Start: New Texas Southern Coach and Trae Jefferson situation 12:23 - HBCUs vs. Big Boy Basketball 22:00 - FAMU new hopes and turf and doc 32:15 - Slap vs. Punch
The news of North Carolina A&T selling naming rights to BB&T has a lot of heads turning and some scratching.
We discuss diss tracks in pop culture and which HBCUs have the best historical beef. Plus who's planning on a new stadium and who needs one.
We talk to Howard University coaches and student-athletes about the women's volleyball team historical visit to Africa.
On Tuesday Texas Southern announced that Mike Davis was headed to Detroit Mercy to take over the men's basketball program. On Wednesday Detroit Mercy said not so fast. What's really going on? Jim Hicks from 102.5 KMAZ joins us to break it all down.
Steven Gaither explains how he tracked where the top talent on HBCU teams originates. HBCU players begin OTAs in the NFL as the anthem protests dominates the headlines.
We break the news of Cleo Hill Jr. taking over the WSSU basketball program. Hampton has its first MEAC-less football schedule and Ricky Volante breaks down the Supreme Court ruling on gambling. Will it effect HBCUs?
Chaunte'l Powell from the Albany Herald joins us to talk Albany State sports, Hampton's move from the MEAC and her conflicted fandom of Childish Gambino and Donald Glover. We take a deep dive on "This is America"
We discuss the HBCU players drafted in the NFL and some of those who were signed afterward.
The members of Drumline Live talk about what it was like to perform on stage with Beyonce during Coachella.
Was it foul or fair for BET to cancel "The Quad" Spring football gives us one last taste of the pigskin before the end of summer. Southern Basketball hires a new head coach.
Former NBA Player Kenny Williams joins the conversation about the drama unfolding at Elizabeth City State. Former Grambling QB DeVante Kincade lets us know if he plans on switching positions ahead of the NFL Draft and we debate whether or not men can/should listen to Cardi B.
Tensions are high at NCCU as the women's basketball program does a drastic makeover. Darrell Walker is on the move from Clark Atlanta and Millenials rule the day at Tennessee State.
Texas Southern and NCCU square off in the NCAA tournament. Hampton is officially done with the MEAC and Claflin bids adeu to the SIAC.
Dr. Jerome Fitch, Claflin University Director of Athletics, and Ricky Jackson, Head Coach for men's basketball, join the podcast to discuss Claflin's move from the SIAC to the CIAA.
We move from the CIAA and the SIAC Tournaments into the NCAA Division II playoffs. Can an HBCU contend for the national championship this year? Plus how far ahead of his time was Andre 3000 when he dropped the Love Below? Tolly and Wali discuss.
The situation between Hampton and the MEAC is not pretty and we break it down. Charles Ward joins us to talk about the SIAC tournament which will air on HBCUGameday.com and we preview the rest of the HBCU conference races.
Trevon Byron finished his football career at Virginia State and was wondering what's next? Thanks to the Drive for Diversity program, Trevon is now making his way as a pit crew member in NASCAR.
Frontrunners have emerged in HBCU Hoops, we rap with the head men's coaches at Grambling and Hampton. Two teams in the SWAC announce they have signed apparel deals, one with Adidas and the other with Under Armour. With the Daytona 500 set for this weekend, we talk with the latest HBCU athlete to make the jump to NASCAR.
Morehouse College is the final men's team to lose a game in NCAA Division I or II basketball. We have surprise leaders in the SWAC and the MEAC but are they really the teams to beat? Plus we take you behind the curtain with band talk from the Marching Storm from Prairie View A&M.
An ugly fight after the Virginia State and Elizabeth City State game left us with more questions than answers. For the second week in a row former NBA star Rasheed Wallace leaves his "coaching" mark on an HBCU. Mo Carter drops by to give his first impressions on Connell Maynor taking over at Alabama A&M.l
HBCU Gameday celebrates its 50th podcast with Felicia D. Henderson, co-creator of BET's "The Quad" Plus we talk about Connel Maynor taking over at Alabama A&M and why did Alcorn State get rid of its offensive coaches. We also talk NBA dopplegangers in HBCU basketball.
Our full conversation with current Clark Atlanta women's basketball coach and former WNBA champion Yolanda Moore.
Basketball action is taking off across all HBCU Conferences. Rod Broadway rides off into the sunset and a new beginning for Reggie Barlow, or not?
The MEAC joins the party and begins conference play, but Tolly and Steven don't agree on who might pick up the trophy in Norfolk. Plus a couple of HBCU greats are up for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Wali Pitt joins Tolly Carr on the podcast to wax poetic about all the HBCU sports action from 2017. Plus we go deep into what's binge-worthy on TV during the holiday vacation period, plus the iconic movies that we've yet to see.
Our entire conversation with Dr. Kenyatta Cavil who discusses the business aspects behind the Celebration Bowl. He offers his opinion on what it will take for this game to be a long term success.
We talk everything Celebration Bowl in the wake of North Carolina A&T's 21-14 victory over Grambling State. Complete analysis from Tolly Carr and Steven Gaither plus Dr. Kenyatta Cavil joins the show to break down the business side of putting on a successful Bowl Game.
It's Celebration Bowl week and for the first time since 1997 Grambling State University will play North Carolina A&T in football. We break down the matchup and talk with Celebration Bowl Executive Director John Grant.
We break down the exclusive access from the NCAA letter sent to the SWAC about funds mismanagement. Tennesse State releases its football schedule and they take on three HBCUs. Who would be in your mythical HBCU Final Four playoff?
Steven J. Gaither recaps his experiences from the 2017 Bayou Classic. Mike Organ from the Tennesseean calls in to update us on the latest with TSU football. Plus we talk All-MEAC teams and the world is completely upside down when it comes to basketball in the south.
Big openings in the MEAC and SWAC as a slew of coaches are either fired or resign at the end of the season. N.C. A&T is still unbeaten and bound for the Celebration Bowl. Who'll join them from the SWAC?
Hampton University makes the bold move to leave the MEAC and join the Big South Conference. Tolly Carr and Steven J. Gaither analyze this breaking news and what it means for the MEAC, Hampton and the Big South.
We begin the podcast remembering the life of Jeff Capel II, who passed away this week. We also get into more breaking news during the show and go all in on who's in and who's out of the NCAA playoffs.
The CIAA gave us Judgement Day last weekend and now it's time for Championship Saturday. Can Tuskegee continue its turnaround and make it back to the playoffs? The MEAC race is down to three horses and is the SWAC all about the G? We talk about it.
Heading into the final week of the DII regular season, championship stakes are on the line. In the CIAA up to six teams still have a chance to make it to the title game. The MEAC shifts a bit but A&T is still in control, can anyone catch the Aggies?
The MEAC Football championship will come through Greensboro, according to Aggie Coach Rod Broadway, who channels his inner Stone Cold Steve Austin. A couple of shakeups in the CIAA and the SIAC, while it's business as usual in the SWAC. It's all in this week's podcast.
Voting ends at midnight on October 20th to select the final eight for the Honda Battle of the Bands. Erik Wedin from Honda joins us to tell us when the final eight will be announced and a special award you still have time to vote on.
We take a look back at the SIAC sweeping the SWAC last weekend, but does that make a difference in the DII playoff picture. Speaking of playoffs who's in and who's out? The CIAA championship picture took a swerve while the Aggies keep playing King of the Hill in the MEAC.
The center of the HBCU Universe might be in Virginia this weekend. Bowie State vs Virginia State plus Hampton taking on Norfolk State. We also discuss Brian Jenkins being ousted at Alabama State plus Alcorn State looks to continue rolling versus Prairie View A&M. Steven Gaither also shares his Power Rankings.
Howard head coach Mike London joins the show to discuss the weekend's big matchup with NCCU. Plus the State Fair Classic is back, does Prairie View have what it takes to knock off Grambling. Down south we take a look at the Morehouse vs Tuskegee Classic.
We preview the Thursday night matchup between FAMU and NCCU. Is De'Lance Turner making his claim as the best running back in the SWAC? Is your HBCU doing enough in the digital space for athletics?
After North Carolina A&T knocks off FBS Charlotte, we ask the question: Can the Aggies finish the regular season undefeated? Plus Steven J. Gaither recaps his eventful weekend in Richmond.
FAMU takes on Tennessee State in the Tampa Classic, games like this should take the place of "cut the check" games. HBCUs have an unofficial three-game rivalry weekend with Conference USA, One win is possible, two? three??
There's a new rule that prohibits the visiting band from performing at halftime in the CIAA. Howard University is on the verge of something really big. Six HBCUs are nationally ranked this week and two of them meet this weekend.
We recap FAMU vs Texas Southern, the QC Battle of the Bands and look forward to the real week one of College Football. Plus someone came down the aisle to "Bodak Yellow" and Steven was there. Prayers to Houston, all of Texas and the Gulf Coast! Enjoy the podcast.
We're on the eve of the 2017 Football season and we take a long look at FAMU vs Texas Southern. Chance the Rapper wants to go to college, and everyone in the AUC is fighting over him. Who has the most iconic logo in all of HBCU sports?
Dallas Mavericks rookie Dennis Smith Jr. shouts out Fayetteville State, we talk about how important that is. More scrimmages this week as football season inches closer. One HBCU won't be playing basketball this year plus we have a new giveaway that you're going to love.
FAMU football dominates the news this week as a twitter exchange goes down after Jay Bilas chimes in on their bus trip to Arkansas. Plus Tim Grant gives us a first hand account of the Big House Gaines celebration in Paducah, Kentucky.
We roll into our final stop on the HBCU Gameday media tour as we get ready to chop it up with the MEAC. Can a team outside of North Carolina make it to the Celebration Bowl this year? The sun sets on one pro career and rises on another.
The SIAC and SWAC are in the rear view mirror on our Media Tour, the CIAA and MEAC are still on the horizon. We break down the media coverage HBCUs received this summer and what we might expect next. Mike Vick coming to a HBCU near you? Tolly thinks its a great idea.
Willie Slater now wears two crowns in Tuskegee, The Nation's Classic has flat-lined and we have a millennial vs Gen-X musical game show. Plus Tory Woodbury from Johnson C. Smith joins Tolly and Steve on this week's podcast.
Tolly and Steven review another busy summer week behind the scenes in HBCU sports. In this episode they discuss.
- HBCU hoops' NBA Draft drought
- Proposed Pay-For-Play college hoops league
- Possible CIAA Expansion
- Hampton's coaching changes
Bijan Bayne is part of a three man group that is looking to start a HBCU pay for play basketball league and turn the NCAA upside down. He talks with HBCU Gameday.
Tolly and Steven discuss breaking news this week surrounding the SWAC football championship. Doug Williams gets a promotion with Washington and the NBA is coming to Morehouse. Plus an update on HBCU players picked in the MLB draft.
In this episode:
A&T's Belcher Chases NCAA Titles BCU Makes Baseball Run CIAA Moves Football Title Game, Drops Baseball One-on-One with co-creator of SU On The Yard Perry White
Tuskegee leadership is in the process of an overhaul, what impact could that have on athletics. Baseball dreams continue in the SWAC and MEAC, while St. Augustine's and N.C. A&T lay claim to fleet feet.
WSSU baseball excites their fans with a miracle post-season run, voice of the Rams Ken Winfrey joins the podcast. A HBCU Combine in L.A. draws 1,000 high school athletes, we'll talk to one of the speakers.
FAMU finally has a new basketball coach, Cohen impresses in the windy city and the CFL welcomes more HBCU talent.
Paul Bryant has been a bear of a decision maker at Grambling, he joins the show. FAMU narrows their basketball coaching search to three and an old school CIAA rivalry will be renewed.
On this week's podcast Steven and Tolly breakdown the four HBCU players that were drafted in the 2017 NFL Draft. Plus former Miami Dolphin WR and WSSU Ram Oronde Gadsden joins the show.
Albany State finds their new football coach who has ties to the SEC. Who will be the first HBCU player selected in this weekend's NFL draft. Can Juan Dixon make any traction at Coppin State University.
Just for fun we kick around the idea of which two HBCU teams we would want to see play in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Former Norfolk State Spartan and current NFL player Lynden Trail joins the show. FAMU has finally hired a basketball coach, just not the head coach.
News broke this week that Savannah State may be returning to Division II status in the fall of 2019. Does this open the door for a MEAC football championship game? Would the SIAC welcome Savannah State back home? Tolly and Steven discuss.
FAMU said a hoops coach would be in place by Wednesday, but it didn't happen. Alabama A&M is hoping to gain some of that Texas Southern magic. Hampton has the top HBCU basketball class for next year, plus it's a showdown weekend for SWAC baseball.
SJG chats with former Southern walk-on, SWAC all-time leading rusher and NFL Draft hopeful Lenard Tillery.
FAMU continues to toss around big name possibilities for their basketball vacancy while Bethune Cookman snatches up a diamond in the rough. We ask: are spring sports unfairly underrated?
FAMU is looking for a new basketball coach and Rod Strickland may be the man for the job. Steven recaps being court side for Virginia Union's loss in the NCAA championship game. Should more HBCU's bid to be NCAA tournament sites, Tim Grant joins the discussion.
Virginia Union is one game away from winning a national championship in women's basketball. Grambling had a good basketball coach, so they fired him. Tolly and Steven disagree on how to improve the HBCU journey in Division I.
N.C. Central and Texas Southern face incredible odds in the NCAA tournament. The women of Virginia Union make another magical run towards the elite 8 and a shocking change of the guard in SIAC football. Tolly Carr and Steven Gaither discuss.
Steven and Tolly discuss the tweet that upset one school in the SIAC, does the CIAA get excited about national playoffs and who should go to the big dance from the MEAC and SWAC.
Tolly and Steven revisit the CIAA tournament, talk about the ongoing SIAC tournament and look forward to the SWAC and MEAC. Plus our WAAAYYYY too early Celebration Bowl picks now that spring football has started.
Tolly doesn't know modern rap music, Steven debates a fan on the greatest HBCU QB and what will we see at this year's CIAA tournament.
How did HBCUs fare doing National Signing Day and why do some kids bypass HBCUs all together. Plus we rap with Virginia Union hoops coach Jay Butler. Just how tall was Ben Wallace?
We delve into the debate of whether people show up for the football game or the band, plus it's national signing day. What is the proper way to act when meeting a celebrity in public?
In this week's podcast we talk about Talladega College raising huge money on Go Fund Me for the Inauguration; the history of Cheerleading rivalries and who has the best HBCU gym.
The uncut interview with NCCU Head Basketball Coach LeVelle Moton. He takes us behind the curtain discussing his childhood friendships with New Edition, playing hoops with UNC players, his best trash talk from the CIAA and the backcourt that almost was at NCCU. Plus much more!
A big weekend for Howard University, which HBCU's are doing social media right and what do you do when your team goes viral.
Our first podcast of 2017, we talk Derrick Griffin leaving Texas Southern, an All Star HBCU football game and conference play begins in hoops.