Episodes

Life After The MEAC: Hampton and NC A&T Part II 22.10.2021 47:15

Send us a text The second part of a lengthy discussion with Tariq of the HU Pirateship Podcast, Blue Death Valley founder Semaj Marsh and A&T alumnus and historian Tyler Ball. Support the show

Life After The MEAC: Hampton, A&T and the Big South Move (P1) 20.10.2021 45:57

Send us a text HAMPTON UNIVERSITY and North Carolina A&T battled each other for years in the CIAA and eventually the MEAC. Now the two HBCUs are in the Big South Conference. We talked with the founders of Blue Death Valley and HU Pirate Ship about their school's departure from the MEAC, the rocky reception from other HBCU alumni and why the moves were made. Support the show

Presidential Suite: Elizabeth City State Chancellor Dr. Karrie G. Dixon 14.10.2021 27:45

Send us a text After being on life support not too long ago, Elizabeth City State has boosted its enrollment thanks to NC Promise tuition and the leadership of Dr. Karrie G. Dixon, its chancellor since 2018. We talked about how athletics factors in to the decade-high growth of enrollment numbers it is currently experiencing, as well as how competitive the CIAA chancellors and presidents are when i...

State of CIAA Football - Midseason Assessment with Kris Ferguson 07.10.2021 46:47

Send us a text HBCU Gameday CIAA guru Kris Ferguson joins Steven J. Gaither to talk about the state of the CIAA as football its at its midway point. Read more of his work at HBCUGameday.com Support the show

State of The CIAA: Coaching Job Security 06.10.2021 37:30

Send us a text Steven J. Gaither and Kris Ferguson look at the coaching situation for all 12 CIAA football programs as of midseason 2021. Support the show

Robert Colon on playing overseas, WSSU legacy and more 28.07.2021 20:12

Send us a text Robert Colon is the seventh-leading scorer in Winston-Salem State University history. For reference, the top five were all drafted into the NBA. After leading WSSU to the 2020 CIAA Championship as a senior he's now starting his pro basketball career in Bolivia. Our Symone Stanley talked to him about the process of becoming a pro as well as his time at WSSU. Support the show

James Houston IV opens up on why he left Florida and came to Jackson State 16.07.2021 9:17

Send us a text Symone Stanley goes one-on-one with James Houston IV, who started his career in the SEC but is headed for The SWAC. Support the show

How One HBCU Used The Pandemic To Re-Start Football And Increase Enrollment 07.07.2021 37:26

Send us a text Bluefield State hasn't had football since the early 1980s. Out of all the times to re-start the program it picked the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. The school's president reveals why and what plans the college has to make it a success. Support the show

Big South Commissioner Kyle Kallander on A&T joining 01.07.2021 21:10

Send us a text North Carolina A&T officially became a member of the Big South on July 1, 2021. Hear from the commissioner on what A&T's addition means and what the future holds for The Big South. More info available here: https://hbcugameday.com/2021/07/01/the-big-south-rolls-out-the-red-carpet-for-nc-at/ Support the show

Len Elmore talks Knight Commission findings, Maryland Legacy and playing HBCU legends 17.06.2021 25:00

Send us a text Len Elmore was one of the first black basketball stars in the ACC when he played at Maryland in the 1970s. After a long pro career he went into law while continuing to be involved in collegiate athletics. Now, as co-chair of the Knight Commission, he's making sure the NCAA does right by student-athletes as well as HBCUs. He talked with Steven J. Gaither about the Commission's recent...

Willie Simmons on FAMU recruiting with new facilities and new uni combos 12.06.2021 11:28

Send us a text After a year of not being able to host prospects on campus, Florida A&M football was able to welcome the Class of 2022 and beyond to Tallahassee. And it had a new look on multiple levels. Here what recruits thought here: https://hbcugameday.com/2021/06/11/famu-recruiting-aided-by-fsu-camp-facilities-and-unis/ Support the show

The Comeback Kid: Alabama State QB Ryan Nettles 14.04.2021 16:01

Send us a text Ryan Nettles led his high school team to a state title as a junior, and was looking forward to a big senior season. But after tearing his ACL and meniscus in the first game of his senior season, he thought he might not play again. Three years later, the redshirt freshman quarterback has Alabama State in position to win the SWAC East heading into the Magic City Classic. Support the...

2021 HBCU Combine/NFL Draft Preview With Jordan Reid 09.04.2021 22:02

Send us a text We chat with former North Carolina Central quarterback Jordan Reid about the upcoming HBCU Combine. Jordan is a scout covering small school (FCS/D2) prospects for The Draft Network. Support the show

SWAC Commissioner Apologizes For Band Decision -- Sorta 09.03.2021 4:59

Send us a text Dr. Charles McClelland, SWAC Commissioner, responds to pushback for the decision to keep marching bands for traveling this spring football season. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://hbcugameday.com/2021/03/08/commissioner-has-a-message-for-fans-of-swac-bands/ Support the show

Jackson State and Deion Sanders Underdogs to Grambling 05.03.2021 3:49

Send us a text Deion Sanders and Jackson State are up against a Grambling program that has dominated them this century. Find out what to watch for and who to bet on. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://hbcugameday.com/2021/03/05/deion-sanders-jackson-state-underdogs-to-grambling/ Support the show