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FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW is the only national sports talk show whose primary focus is on Black college sports. The hour-long show ranges from previewing upcoming athletic events, discussing the hottest and sometimes controversial topics related to Black college athletics, to interviewing the most prominent Black college student-athletes, coaches and former Black college players and coaches now playing or coaching in the pros, to the fresh and sometimes controversial opinions from the host. Presented by DW Communications, LLC.
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.
Emanuel Wilson gets start. BOXTOROW host Donal Ware talks with Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson, who played his college football at Fort Valley State and Johnson C. Smith. Wilson got his first career start and rushed for two touchdowns in the Packers’ win over the Vikings on Sunday. Download or listen. Sports. Talk. […]
Hargrave Flowers Dickerson guests. BOXTOROW host Donal Ware talks with Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, Johnson C. Smith head football coach Maurice Flowers, and Benedict head football coach Ron Dickerson Jr. Download or listen. Sports. Talk. Interviews.
Eddie Robinson Felton Huggins. BOXTOROW host Donal Ware talks with Alabama State head football coach Eddie Robinson Jr. and Kentucky State head football coach Felton Huggins about their respective programs. Download or listen. Sports. Talk. Interviews.
Marcel Reed for Heisman. BOXTOROW host Donal Ware talks with Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed, a Hesiman Trophy candidate and his dad former Tennessee State head football coach Rod Reed about Marcel’s season, development as a person and a player and expectations moving forward. Download or listen. Sports. Talk. Interviews.
PVAMU Coach Tremaine Jackson. BOXTOROW host Donal Ware talks with Prairie View A&M head football coach Tremaine Jackson as he talks about the possibility of being up for the UAB head job and what how HBCU football coaches are perceived. Donal speaks about how HBCU Media entities are treated and perceived. Mike Wallace, senior editor […]
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. […]
Trade KAT for KD? Donal Ware talks Pacers/Thunder NBA Finals series, should the Knicks trade Karl Anthony Towns for Kevin Durant, and about the Knicks tactics in searching for their next head coach. Plus, talk about the late Anada Lewis Download or listen. Sports. Interviews. Media.
Pacers Thunder NBA Finals. Donal Ware talks Pacers/Thunder Game 1, Tom Thibodeau’s firing by the Knicks and who the next coach may be. Download or listen. Sports. Interviews. Media.
NBA Pacers Knicks talk. Donal Ware talks about the Knicks/Pacers series, OKC Thunder, and he talks about the CIAA Tournament renewing in Baltimore and whether the tournament has lost some of its luster. Download or listen. Sports. Interviews. Media.
NBA has no showman. Donal Ware talks about the Knicks blowing Game One against the Pacers in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals and the Timberwolves/Thunder series. He also asks where are the showmen in the current NBA? It’s a Memorial Day weekend of BOXTOROW so that means music from back in the day. Download or […]
FAMU Coach Jamey Shoupe. Donal Ware talks with Florida A&M head baseball coach Jamey Shouppe about the Rattlers chances to secure first place going into the SWAC Tournament. Donal also talks about the future of the Golden State Warriors, and about the 2025 NFL schedule. Download or listen. Sports. Interviews. Media.
Grambling Coach Davin Pierre. Donal Ware talks with Grambling head baseball coach Davin Pierre about the Tigers season, winning the SWAC Tournament championship last year, and about recruiting and the transfer portal. Donal also talks Draymond Green and his angry black man comments, whether the Warriors have a chance with Stephen Curry, and Knicks Celtics. […]
Bethune-Cookman coach Jonathan Hernandez. Donal Ware talks with Bethune-Cookman head baseball coach Jonathan Hernandez. The Wildcats are atop the blackcollegebaseball.com poll. Donal also talks lack of HBCU players in the NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders, Luka, LeBron, and Lakers. Download or listen. Sports. Interviews. Media.
Jason George Draft Talk. Donal Ware talks with actor Jason George about his Philadelphia Eagles, his role in Grey’s Anatomy, and his acting career. Donal also gives his thoughts on Shedeur Sanders not being drafted in the first round. Download or listen. Sports. Interviews. Media.
ESPN Draft Jordan Reid. Donal Ware talks with ESPN NFL Draft analyst Jordan Reid about the prospects of former Jackson State and Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, if there is not doubt as to former Incarnate Word, Washington State, and Miami quarterback Cam Ward being picked No. 1 by the Tennessee Titans, and as to if […]
Rob McDaniel James Burgess. Donal Ware talks with NCAA slam dunk champion Christian Ings of Norfolk State. He also talks with NFL hopefuls safety Rob McDaniel of Jackson State and defensive back James Burgess of Alabama State. Download or listen. Sports. Interviews. Media.
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 →
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 →
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.
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.
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 →
Celtics win NBA Finals. Donal Ware talks with Mike Wallace senior editor of Grind City Media about the Celtics winning the NBA title, are the Celtics the beginning of a dynasty, J.J. Reddick to the Lakers, and other NBA topics of discussion. Plus, talking about the life of Willie Mays. 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.
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 →
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.
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 →
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.
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 →
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 →
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.
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 →
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 →
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 →
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
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.
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.
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
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 →
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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.
MEAC SWAC football preview. Donal Ware gives his thoughts and takes a look at the upcoming MEAC and SWAC season. Download or listen.
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.
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 →
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 →
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.
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 →
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 →
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 →
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 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.
Washington Commanders Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and Tulane head football coach Willie Fritz join Donal Ware for conversation, plus NFL predictions. Download or listen.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 →
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 →
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 talks about the Kyler Murray stipulations in his contract, Lamar Jackson contract and other NFL camp news. Download or listen to the podcast.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 →
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.
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 →
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 →
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 →
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 →
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.
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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.
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.
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.
Countdown to Kickoff begins; North Carolina A&T football coach Rod Broadway, Winston-Salem State football coach Kienus Boulware and Miles football coach Reginald Ruffin
Actress Hilarie Burton, 200m National Champion Burkheart Ellis, Jr. who will run for Barbados in the Summer Olympics
U.S. Women’s Open winner Brittany Lang, actor John Schneider and Pro Football Hall of Famer Richard Dent
Guests include Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi, pro football great Robert Brazile, NASCAR driver Martin Truex, Jr., Alabama State baseball coach Mervyl Melendez and Bethune-Cookman baseball coach Jason Beverlin
Pro Football Hall of Famer Mel Blount, singer Regina Belle, espn.com NBA writer Mike Wallace
espn.com NBA writer Mike Wallace, gospel singer Micah Stampley, Norfolk State baseball coach Claudell Clark
Featuring Actress Edwina Findley, Morgan State interim head football coach Fred Farrier