Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Bears Back in Action Saturday Versus No. 20/23 Florida A&M

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2020 Honda Battle of the Bands Lineup Revealed



- Eight HBCU marching bands selected to perform at 17th Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase
- Over 1,800 band members to take the field in Atlanta on January 25, 2020
- Tickets are on sale now
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2019 -- The votes are in and the top eight bands have been selected to perform at an epic 2020 Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB), the nation's premier showcase for HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) marching bands and dance teams. HBCU marching band fans cast their votes to help choose the "final eight" bands, which will bring more than 1,800 student musicians and dancers to perform at the 17th HBOB Invitational Showcase on January 25, 2020 in Atlanta.

The 2020 HBOB Invitational Showcase will feature high-energy performances and showmanship from the following eight bands:
  • Benedict College, The Marching Tiger Band of Distinction (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) – second appearance
  • Florida A&M University, Marching 100 (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) – seventh appearance
  • Grambling State University, Tiger Marching Band (Southwestern Athletic Conference) – second appearance
  • Hampton University, The Marching Force (Big South Conference) – second appearance
  • Jackson State University, Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band (Southwestern Athletic Conference) – ninth appearance
  • North Carolina A&T State University, Blue & Gold Marching Machine (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) – seventh appearance
  • Prairie View A&M University, Marching Storm (Southwestern Athletic Conference) – ninth appearance
  • Tennessee State University, Aristocrat of Bands (Ohio Valley Athletic Conference) – ninth appearance
Benedict College, Florida A&M University, Grambling State University, Hampton University, Jackson State University, North Carolina A&T State University, Prairie View A&M University, and Tennessee State University have been selected to perform at the 17th Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase on January 25, 2020 in Atlanta.

 Honda invited all HBCU marching bands to participate in this year's program. The "final eight" bands were selected from among 38 bands that chose to participate through a voting process that included fans, band directors, HBCU school presidents and Honda representatives. The four bands that received the highest number of votes automatically secured their spots in the lineup while the other four bands were selected by the HBOB committee.

 Each of the eight bands will receive a $20,000 grant from Honda to support their music education program, as well as an all-expenses paid trip to the Invitational Showcase.

 "Marching bands are the cornerstone of HBCU culture, and through Honda Battle of the Bands, we are able to bring together students, alumni, fans and supporters in celebration of their incredible talents," said Steve Morikawa, vice president of Corporate Relations and Social Responsibility for American Honda. "Honda congratulates all eight bands and we look forward to an inspiring day of entertainment, showmanship, and school spirit."

 Tickets for the HBOB Invitational Showcase start at just $10 and are available for purchase now on the official website. Fans can join the conversation using #HBOB and follow the final eight bands' journey to the Invitational Showcase on official HBOB social media channels:
  • Facebook – Facebook.com/HondaBattleoftheBands
  • Twitter – @The_Honda / Twitter.com/The_Honda
  • Instagram – @the_honda / Instagram.com/the_honda
About Honda and the HBCU Community
Honda is committed to supporting HBCUs by investing in their music education and academic programming while also providing platforms to showcase their exceptional students. Through Honda Battle of the Bands and the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge academic quiz bowl, Honda has provided over $13 million in grants to HBCUs and touched the lives of more than 200,000 students over the past three decades.

 About Honda Corporate Social Responsibility
For more than 60 years in the U.S., Honda has been committed to conducting its business in a sustainable manner and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. In addition, Honda strives to strengthen our communities in many ways, by giving back to society and the communities where its associates work and live. Accordingly, Honda believes in helping people reach their life's potential through its focus on improving children's health, inspiring underrepresented students and preserving the environment for future generations. Learn more at http://csr.honda.com/.

 Benedict College, Florida A&M University, Grambling State University, Hampton University, Jackson State University, North Carolina A&T State University, Prairie View A&M University, and Tennessee State University have been selected to perform at the 17th Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase on January 25, 2020 in Atlanta.
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HBCU Official Football Attendance Leaders - Week 8



The Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) HBCU home games or Classics are ranked. The division II games are ranked in descending order of attendance. Road games held at the home stadium of non-HBCUs are reported for comparison purposes, along with official attendance to Ohio Valley Conference games for Week 8.  Draw your own conclusions from the attendance data as Tropical Storm Nestor left a path of destruction in Florida. 

For Week 9, we will compare the HBCUs attendance leaders to the Ivy League football playing members.

WEEK 8 HBCU FCS ATTENDANCE LEADERS
1. Austin Peay State at Tennessee State - 16,389   Homecoming
2. Virginia Lynchburg at Prairie View A&M - 13,626  Homecoming
3. Morgan State at South Carolina State - 12,121  Homecoming
4. *North Carolina A&T State at Florida A&M -  12,051
5. Jackson State at Mississippi Valley State - 9,093
6. Southern vs. Texas Southern @Dallas, TX - 5,136  State Fair Showdown Classic
7, Norfolk State at Bethune-Cookman - 2,135
8, Merrimack at Delaware State - 1,158
* Sunday game

 HBCU ROAD GAME ATTENDANCE
Hampton at Campbell - 6,783  Homecoming
Saint Augustine's vs. Winston-Salem State @ High Point, NC  - 2,187
Texas College at Texas Wesleyan - 1,658
Langston at Ottawa (AZ) - 1,126

 COMPARISON TO D-II/NAIA EXPERIENCE
1. Bowie State at Virginia State - 14,872  Homecoming
2. Chowan at Virginia Union - 8,012  Homecoming
3. Lincoln at Elizabeth City State - 4,000
4. Kentucky State at Lane - 2,975  Homecoming
5. Fayetteville State at Johnson C. Smith - 2,684
6. Miles at Edward Waters - 2,356
7. Northeastern State (MO) at Lincoln (MO) - 2,130  Homecoming
8. Morehouse at Fort Valley State - 1,358
9. Savannah State at Clark Atlanta - 1,300
10. Central State (OH) at Tuskegee - 1,109

COMPARISON TO OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE WEEK 8
1. Austin Peay at Tennessee State -  16,389  Homecoming
2. Southeast Missouri State at Jacksonville State (AL) - 13.643
3. Eastern Kentucky at Murray State - 9,029
4. Eastern Illinois at UT Martin - 2,004
Tennessee Tech (Bye)

Updated 10/22/2019  beepbeep
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SIAC Football Recap Week 7, October 19

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The 2019 SIAC Cross Country championship is this Friday in Rock Hill, S.C.! Who will rise to the top?

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Week 7: Volleyball Players of the Week

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Bowie State Up to No. 15, Virginia Union Makes Debut In Latest AFCA Top 25 Poll

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CIAA Announces Football Weekly Honors #7

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2019 CIAA Football: Weekly Report #7

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Firebirds Edged out by Queens; Earns No. 2 Seed in ECC Tournament

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Aggies Go To 8-0 With Win Over DSU

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Nominations for NCCU Athletics Hall of Fame Opened Monday

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NCCU Picks Up Two Wins at ITA Carolinas Regional

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NCCU’s Pieh Selected MEAC Rookie of the Week

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Eastern Shore Drops Sunday Match At NC Central

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The Shore takes third at Sugar Bowl Invitational

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Coppin Volleyball Sweeps Bethune-Cookman in Three Sets in Daytona Beach

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CSU Wednesday’s Volleyball Match at Towson Cancelled

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Navy & Gold Battle to 2-2 Tie in Pitcher's Duel in Game 4 of Fall Series

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Howard Men’s Swimming Downs Chowan

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Howard Women’s Swimming Wins at Chowan

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Howard Women’s Soccer Remains Hot with Win over Alcorn State

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Bowie State Volleyball Records 1-2 Record in CIAA Round-Up #2

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James Dumas Selected CIAA Defensive Lineman of the Week

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Bowie State Bulldogs Football Moves to No. 15 in AFCA Poll

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