HBCU Huddle

CJ and Mike are on location at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to preview the Southern Heritage Classic with interviews from star TSU quarterback Draylen Ellis, UAPB head coach Alonzo Hampton, and Pine-Bluff All SWAC lineman Ryan Atkins. The fellas also discuss the 'Prime Effect' for Colorado, take a look back at week 1's games including big wins by FAMU and Bowie State, and give their picks for this...

CJ and Milke interview Eddie George ahead of the Tigers trip to South Bend to take on Notre Dame, talk to coach Raymond Woodie, Jr. of Bethune-Cookman about the start of their season, discuss UAPB's desire to have a presence in the city of Memphis with AD Chris Robinson and more.

CJ and Mike preview JSU v. South Carolina State ahead of their matchup in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge and talk to Fred Jones about this year's Souhern Heritage Classic.

CJ and Mike share their experiences from move in day their freshman years, discuss the financial impact of North Carolina A&T and share thier preseason predictions for the Celebration Bowl and more.

CJ and Mike talk to Alcorn State head coach Fred McNair about the upcoming season for the Braves, discuss the BoxToRow All Americans, hear from All American and last year's SWAC newcomer of the year Jarveon Howard, and they talk to Jourdan Paige a recipient of the NBA HBCU Fellowship.

CJ and Mike recap SWAC Media Day, talk to commisioner McClelland about the continued growth of the conference, get Donal Ware's SWAC predictions and talk to HBCU All-Star Game scout Bo Bivens about the state of HBCU basketball.

CJ and Mike discuss the Preseason BOXTOROW Coaches' Poll, share their thoughts on some of the most intriguing FBS transfers coming to the HBCU ranks and more.

CJ and Mike discuss the news that Tennessee State is fielding a hockey team, share their thoughts on John Lewis' new stamp, talk about Nike's new VP with HBCU ties, and more.

CJ and Mike talk about the upcoming NBA Draft, discuss the possibility of a MEAC/SWAC Challenge weekend, talk to the founder of the SWAC Alumni Picnic Kelvin Gates and more.

CJ and Mike discuss FAMU getting into the NCAA baseball tourney, discuss some of the best MLB players to come out of HBCUs and more.

CJ and Mike share some of their most beautiful campuses, discuss Tina Turner's legacy and more. The end of this episode has Nancy Lieberman's interview on the Jessica Benson Show from earlier this week where she discusses her relationship with Muhammad Ali, offers Ja Morant some support and more.

CJ and Mike discuss XFL Coach of the Year Reggie Barlow's coaching acumen, talk about the best coaches at the HBCU level and more.

CJ and Mike discuss the HBCU standouts that made rookie minicamp rosters, talk about Mark Evans' potential with the Saints and discuss some of Mike's favorite rap artists from the 80's.

CJ and Mike recap the NFL draft, discuss Isaiah Bolden's value as a return man, talk about Hip Hop pioneers and more.

CJ and Mike highlight some of the best HBCU football players drafted post-2002, talk about this year's NFL draft, discuss Charles Barkley's decision to give money to Bethune-Cookman, and more.

CJ and Mike share their teams to keep an eye on as spring practices begin wrapping up for HBCUs, they discuss the returning production for Tennessee State, talk about the coaching changes at Albany State, share their thoughts on FAMU and more.

CJ and Mike discuss some of the top HBCU prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. They highlight Isaiah Land out of FAMU, Aubrey Miller, Jr. out of JSU, Mark Evans II out of Arkansas Pine Bluff and more.

CJ and Mike recap HBCU's performance in the men's and women's basketball tournaments, discuss the legacy of Willis Reed, and Mike shares his favorite Gladys Knight songs in this weeks 'Pick 6'.

CJ and Mike breakdown the HBCU's in the men's and women's NCAA Tournament, discuss the biggest storylines on the football ahead of spring practices, talk about Chad Johnson's partnership with FAMU and more.

CJ and Mike welcome Donal Ware from Box-to-Row to the show for a conversation about Shedeur Sanders winning the Deacon Jones Trophy, Deion Sanders' recent comments on the 'Rich Eisen Show', spring practice storylines and more.

CJ and Mike welcome national scout for the HBCU All Star game Bo Bivens to the program to discuss the state of HBCU men's basketball.

CJ and Mike recap the Grizzlies HBCU Night, preview the big NBA HBCU Classic between Grambling State and Southern, talk about the HBCU flavor at the Super Bowl and more.

CJ and Mike talk to Grizzlies VP of Community Engagement Abusheri Ohwofasa about the upcoming HBCU Night and its importance in showcasing HBCU's in all of their glory. The fellas also share their thoughts on Bethune-Cookman's new football coach and congratulate the Aristocrat of Bands on their Grammy win.

CJ and Mike discuss the MLK Day of service plus all of the other festivities that took place in Memphis. The two also discuss comments from Ed Reeds that have Bethune-Cookman in the national spotlight for the wrong reason. STAY TUNED! At the end of this episode of HBCU Huddle, there is an interview from 'Rise and Grind w/ Jessica Benson' featuring Tennessee State head football coach Eddie George.

CJ and Mike put a bow on the Celebration Bowl, discuss Ed Reed being named head coach for Bethune-Cookman, talk about the scandal at Coppin State and more