WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina - Winston-Salem State's decision to bypass playing a home game this week will benefit the athletics department, according to athletics director Bill Hayes.
The fifth-ranked Rams (2-0) will play Morehouse (1-1) in the Cleveland Classic at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Saturday at noon. It's the second year of the classic and it's billed as a football game to celebrate historically black universities.
"This is something that will really get our name out there and it will give coach (Connell) Maynor a chance to showcase his team a little bit," Hayes said.
WSSU is getting $25,000 plus all expenses to travel for the band, cheerleaders and, of course, the team and coaches. Getting a chance at a guarantee as a Division II school is a bonus.
"These opportunities for guarantees ...
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