hbcusportsblog.com - 8/25/2008
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Tuskegee University is the preseason Black College Football Championship favorite, as named by the Sheridan Broadcast Network. The 2007 undefeated SIAC champions received 15 first place votes from black college football head coaches, sports information directors, and print and television media.
Jackson State Self-Reports NCAA Violation —
HBCU Sports Blog
Jackson State University has submitted a self-report detailing a minor infraction of NCAA policy regarding practice time. Star quarterback recruit Domonick Britt practiced beyond the 14 hours allowed while waiting for academic clearance from the NCAA, and consequences for this infraction will be left to the SWAC conference and Jackson State.
It’s no great difficulty to miss rules like ...
Phil Jackson weighs in on UND nickname issue —
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Not to get all political here, but occasionally sports and real-life issues intersect. If you don’t like it, blame Phil Jackson and our home state (and city). Story and photo from the AP:
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson accepted an honorary doctorate from his alma mater, the University of North Dakota, and asked the school [...]
Jackson State, Grambling Still Unsettled At Quarterback —
HBCU Sports Blog
Maybe Jackson State’s Rick Comegy and Grambling’s Rod Broadway know something the rest of us don’t, because with the beginning of the season barreling towards the two SWAC favorites, being undecided at the most important offensive position is not a good look for team stability, or fan confidence.
During yesterday’s conference call , both coaches were evasive or ...