Thursday, June 10, 2021

Top 10 HBCU players heading into the 2021 college football season

Howard University President Dr. Wayne Fredrick testifies before Congress on NIL legislation

Clarification: NCAA Division I football is the only sport with divisions.  In 2006, Division I-A and I-AA were renamed "Football Bowl Subdivision" (FBS) and "Football Championship Subdivision" (FCS), respectively.  Prior to 2006, the NCAA classified the FBS schools as I-A and the FCS schools as I-AA.  FBS programs are allowed 85 scholarships on its roster at any given time.  FCS are allowed only 63.

Howard University won the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer National Championship in *1971 and 1974.  The 1971 title was *vacated by the NCAA which is a story for another time, but Saint Louis University and politics were involved.  But justice was served in 1974 when the national title was returned to the Mecca, as Howard defeated the 2-time defending champion Saint Louis University 2-1 in four overtime periods.  The Bison championships were won under Coach Lincoln 'Tiger"  Phillips.

Florida A&M University Rattlers won the first NCAA Division 1-AA Football National Championship on December 16, 1978 at Memorial Stadium in Wichita Falls, Texas,  defeating the University of Massachusetts 35-28.  The game was also called the Pioneer Bowl and was the first season of 1-AA play with 43 teams in the FCS division.  

1978 was also a  transitional year for FAMU Athletics as it had gained approval from the NCAA to move up in classification from Division II to Division I in all sports except football, which was classified as I-AA.  This took effect on Sept. 1, 1978 and the Rattlers were officially Division I, as they played their final schedule in the SIAC, winning the championship with a 5-0 record.   Overall, FAMU finished the season with a 12-1 record as national champions under College Football Hall of Fame (c'2021) Coach Rudy Hubbard.  The one game lost was to Tennessee State 24-21.

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore won the 2008 and 2011 NCAA National Championship in Women's Bowling under Coach Sharon Brummell, the first African-American and first woman, to coach a championship bowling team.

In other words, NCAA Division I national championships have been won by Howard University (1974 Men's Soccer), Florida A&M University (1978, Football)  and University of Maryland Eastern Shore (2008, 2011 Women's Bowling). 

2022 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Shawn Steele, DB, Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Catch the "National Battle of the Bands: A Salute to HBCU Marching Bands” film presented by Pepsi Zero Sugar this weekend i

#NCAATF m4x400: Here are the qualifying teams for Friday's final, which is scheduled to begin at 10:21 pm ET!

MEAC Track & Field: NCAA Outdoor Recap, June 9

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Nine Home Contest And Six Non-Conference Games Highlights PVAMU 2021 Soccer Fall Schedule

Stewart, Ross Showcase Their Talents at NCAA National Semifinals

Joseph Amoah Qualifies for Friday's NCAA National Championship in 100m Dash

N.C. A&T 4x100 men's team makes NCAA championship finals

RESULT 

A&T Photo Gallery: . @erin_mizelle captures @NCATAGGIES T&F action at the @NCAATrackField nationals!

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

N.C. A&T Randolph Ross and Trevor Stewart both win their semi-finals of the men's 400

Mississippi Valley State earn commitment from Murray State transfer WR Armani Hayes

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We are recapping events as soon as they end on Day 1 at the final site of the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships!

Lincoln Trojans Football: 2022 Trojans stars visited Florida A&M University @FAMU_FB today.

FAMU 220 Quarterback Club donates 3 TVs to Galimore-Powell Field House

@CoppinTrack Joseph Amoah has advanced to the 100m Championship Round on Friday night with a time of 10.21; finishes 10th in 200m

 RESULT

Coppin State 4x100 men's team finished in a season-best 39.51

NSU Men's 4x1 Concludes Season in NCAA Semifinals

Here is a link to 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 from the final site of the 2021 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships!

Our Rattlers have always been cover worthy! Check out Mulbe Dillard IV, on the cover of the Chicago District Golfer Magazine! #FAMUMade

Billy Horschel Launches New APGA Tour Event To Promote Diversity In Golf

Among the HBCU invitees are the Final 2021 APGA Collegiate Ranked Golfers in #1 Mulbe Dillard, IV,  Florida A&M; #3 Mahindra Lutchman, Florida A&M; #4 Cameron Riley, Florida A&M; #5 Prince Cunningham, Florida A&M; Willie Mack III, Bethune-Cookman; and Rovanta Young, Alabama A&M.  For those that do not know, Billy Horschel was the SEC player of the year in 2007 and 2009, at the University of Florida.  He played for the  Gators from 2006 to 2009.  Billy has been on the PGA Tour since 2009 and has six professional wins. You never know who will open a door of opportunity for you, but you must be fully prepared to successfully walk through.  For : bit.ly/353pX9U.

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Meet Larry Johnson, OSU's First Black Head Football Coach

Long before this former Elizabeth City State University NAIA All-American became known at the college level, Coach Johnson built a legendary rep as the head football coach at Maurice McDonough High School, Pomfret, Maryland (Southern Maryland) amassing a record of 139-36, earning three 3A State Football Championships. Johnson also coached T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria, Virginia ("Remember the Titans" movie fame) for two seasons.  #BroncosMade!

@MilesTheSimon earns a trip to @USASwimming @Olympics Trials, representing @CityofAtlanta Dolphins & @HowardU . Watch his story now on #ATL26