Attorneys in Maryland HBCU Lawsuit Write Editorial on State Failure to Make HBCUs Equitable

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Attorneys Michael Jones and Jon Greenbaum recently penned an editorial for the Baltimore Sun discussing Maryland’s failure to make its four HBCUs equitable with the remainder of its PWI colleges and universities.

Coppin State’s Jade Dudley is MEAC Three-Sport Star

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The Times Leader recently profiled Coppin State University standout athlete Jade Dudley, the senior who has emerged as one of the MEAC’s all-time great athletes, and one of the NCAA’s rare three-sport performers.

Kevin Ramsey, Shaw’s Asberry Among Finalists for Texas Southern Job

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FOX 26 in Houston is reporting that Texas Southern interim head football coach Kevin Ramsey and Shaw University football coach Darrell Asberry are among the finalists to be named TSU’s next head football coach.

NCCU Alum Jovan Olafioye to Work Out for Several NFL Teams

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Former North Carolina Central University offensive lineman Jovan Olafioye is facing a whirlwind of interest from NFL teams seeking offensive line help. The former Eagle, who has been a standout in Canadian League football, has several tryouts scheduled over the next two weeks.

Savannah State’s Babb Keys East’s HBCU Bowl Win

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Babb’s 100-yard return of a failed field-goal attempt fueled the East All- Stars to a 23-13 victory over the West All-Stars on Saturday.

Miami Dolphins Head Coach Todd Bowles Has Black College Ties

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The Miami Dolphins today fired head coach Tony Sparano and named assistant Todd Bowles interim head coach for the team’s final three games. Bowles, a former NFL defensive back, got his coaching start in the black college ranks.

Report: Alcorn State Football Coach Melvin Spears Placed on Administrative Leave

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Ross Dellenger of the Jackson Clarion-Ledger reported earlier today that embattled Alcorn State head football coach Melvin Spears has been placed on administrative leave by the university. The report comes days after Alcorn President M. Christopher Brown told local media that several coaches would be fired due to budget constraints, partly caused by sinking revenues at home games from low attendance.

Grambling State Rallies To Win SWAC Football Championship

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A season that began with an unlikely 1-4 start for the Grambling State Tigers ended with a familiar refrain from years past, as GSU rallied from fourth quarter deficit against Alabama A&M to win the SWAC football championship 16-15 this afternoon in Birmingham.

Virginia State Athletic Director Peggy Davis Named CIAA Interim Commissioner

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The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association today named Virginia State athletic director Peggy Davis as its interim commissioner. Davis, who has won the conference’s “Athletic Director of the Year” award four times since 2006, will take the post on December 10.

Delaware State Men’s Basketball Leading Scorer Tahj Tate Suspended Indefinitely

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Delaware State head basketball coach Greg Jackson recently announced that his Hornets’ leading scorer Tahj Tate has been suspended from the team for “detrimental conduct.”