S.C. State-Benedict game could be one-year deal

It was a study in contrasts at Monday’s news conference kicking off a week of activities leading up to Saturday’s South Carolina HBCU Classic football game between South Carolina State and Benedict at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium. A parade of Benedict spokespersons, including football coach Stan Conner and athletics director Willie Washington, were effusive in praise and support of the first-time event.

Bulldogs coach Buddy Pough, one of two S.C. State representatives on hand, tried to be noncommittal about the future of the game, but he seemed to indicate the HBCU Classic might be a one-year deal. “We’re happy to be part of this event and looking forward to playing in Columbia. But as far as us playing again in the future, that is a question for our athletic director,” Pough said.

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