Saturday, December 18, 2010

TODAY: 2010 Russell Athletic HBCU All-Star Bowl



The HBCU All-Star Bowl kicks off at 2 p.m. at the Georgia Dome. It is a radio only affair and you can listen in at: www.classicsportsradio.com, starting at 1:30 p.m. ET. Visit: http://www.hbcubowl.com or click title.

Choctaw grad Cragin to play in HBCU Bowl

Josh Cragin isn’t approaching his appearance in the Historically Black College and University’s Bowl as the ultimate opportunity to get noticed by NFL scouts. For him, it’s just a perk. “It’s definitely an honor,” Cragin said. “They say it’s the best of the best in the HBCU, so it’s definitely a privilege.”

The Alcorn State University star and Choctawhatchee graduate is just thankful for the chance to play in today’s game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. It’s a showcase for the top 100 draft-eligible seniors — including 10 alternates — from all HBCU football conferences (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, Southwestern Athletic Conference, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference).

Lamar's McFadden, Lake City's Harrison to play in HBCU bowl

Seven South Carolina State players, including Pee Dee natives Marshall McFadden and Josh Harrison, will be playing in the HBCU Bowl on Saturday at the Georgia Dome.

The HBCU Bowl teams are made up of the top senior football players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The East team is made up of players from the MEAC and CIAA and coached by Florida A&M coach Joe Taylor, while the West team is made up of players from the SWAC and the SIAC and coached by Tuskegee coach Willie Slater.

McFadden, who played at Lamar, had 47 tackles, two sacks and returned an interception for a touchdown this season for the Bulldogs, who advanced to the FCS playoffs ...

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