2016 HBCU Football Thread - Interview w/ NC A&T's All-Time Leading Receiver
yep iLL...
The administrators like Russell because it's easier on finances. The athletes like it the LEAST because its inferior.
In the HBCU world, the admins always win and never bend. Ever. That punk ass Duer Sharp gets kickbacks off the Russell deal and the presidents probably are too.
I love my culture, but gotdamn I can't stand some of my people.
Source:
Inside Russell Athletic's lucrative Southwestern Athletic Conference contract
Preciate that link! Everybody read it to understand the $$$/perks breakdown, I'm sure the MEAC's was damn near the same. And I'm sure that $60K SWAC schools got last year can't outfit all their teams, so they gotta come outta pocket
We're on the same page. My man's is against the game so his takes are irrational at times, even though we've tried to school him on all the details. It was cool to hear a player's perspective though, but like you said the sample size or timeframe isn't large enough yet.
A total of 2 were drafted last year. MEAC had one player, the Cardinals took DT Rodney Gunter from Del State in the 4th rd. From the SWAC, DB Tray Walker (R.I.P). also went in the 4th rd to the Ravens
Those back to back SWAC titles have paid off for us
Alcorn State University: Alcorn to construct largest video scoreboard in an HBCU owned football stadium
Alcorn State University: Alcorn to construct largest video scoreboard in an HBCU owned football stadium
Nike stepped up. I hope my Aggies get to use JB...
FAMU announces Nike deal, A&T and Savannah expected to follow suit
It appears that Nike will be the big benefactor of the MEAC's decision to allow teams to negotiate their own apparel deals. Florida A&M confirmed that it has reached a deal with the apparel giant and at least two other schools appear to be headed in that direction as well.
FAMU confirmed that it has reached a three-year deal with Nike over the weekend, according to the Tallahassee Democrat. AD Milton Overton, Jr. didn't give figures but did indicate that the deal will be more financially beneficial than the previous one negotiated by the conference with Russell.
“Most of the conference moved to Nike,” Overton said. “Some of the conference members when to a different apparel company. I won’t necessarily say numbers. What I’ll say it was a 50-percent increase in value from Russell to Nike.”
Sources tell HBCU Gameday that North Carolina A&T and Savannah State will wear Nike as well. Delaware State announced a deal with Nike last month. Howard has been the only school to go elsewhere so far, reaching a deal with Under Armour earlier this month. |
FAMU plans on releasing new uniforms for football soon.
“We’ll release new uniforms,” Overton said. “We’ll also release new apparel. That’ll be in the next couple of weeks. We’re going to push it out to the fans. We’ll show what the new uniforms will look like for football and a couple of other sports. Then we’ll show what some of the new Nike polos will look like.
FAMU announces Nike deal, A&T and Savannah expected to follow suit
It appears that Nike will be the big benefactor of the MEAC's decision to allow teams to negotiate their own apparel deals. Florida A&M confirmed that it has reached a deal with the apparel giant and at least two other schools appear to be headed in that direction as well.
FAMU confirmed that it has reached a three-year deal with Nike over the weekend, according to the Tallahassee Democrat. AD Milton Overton, Jr. didn't give figures but did indicate that the deal will be more financially beneficial than the previous one negotiated by the conference with Russell.
“Most of the conference moved to Nike,” Overton said. “Some of the conference members when to a different apparel company. I won’t necessarily say numbers. What I’ll say it was a 50-percent increase in value from Russell to Nike.”
Sources tell HBCU Gameday that North Carolina A&T and Savannah State will wear Nike as well. Delaware State announced a deal with Nike last month. Howard has been the only school to go elsewhere so far, reaching a deal with Under Armour earlier this month. |
FAMU plans on releasing new uniforms for football soon.
“We’ll release new uniforms,” Overton said. “We’ll also release new apparel. That’ll be in the next couple of weeks. We’re going to push it out to the fans. We’ll show what the new uniforms will look like for football and a couple of other sports. Then we’ll show what some of the new Nike polos will look like.
Don't know if yall heard about how North Carolina had a proposed bill trying to drop tuition to $500/semester (in state students) and $2500/semester (out of state). Three out of the 5 proposed schools were HBCUs. Winston Salem State, Elizabeth City, and Fayetteville St.
Luckily, it was removed on Thursday.
The lead host of our HBCU Sports Podcast interviewed a Yale Professor, Dr. Glenda Gilmore about a column she wrote. It's not necessarily sports related but it could possibly affect the unnamed HBCUs and set a precedent for other states.
Luckily, it was removed on Thursday.
The lead host of our HBCU Sports Podcast interviewed a Yale Professor, Dr. Glenda Gilmore about a column she wrote. It's not necessarily sports related but it could possibly affect the unnamed HBCUs and set a precedent for other states.
A father’s Facebook post insists that HBCUs drop the ball when recruiting top talent. The father, an alumnus and former football player at Howard, said he tried to get Howard to recruit his D-I caliber sons to play football there.
However, Howard did not contact him back. Now one of his sons is excelling at Illinois and the other is getting looks from North Dakota State, he says. The panelists on this week’s episode discuss whether we believe HBCUs are taking the right approach to recruiting top talent.
However, Howard did not contact him back. Now one of his sons is excelling at Illinois and the other is getting looks from North Dakota State, he says. The panelists on this week’s episode discuss whether we believe HBCUs are taking the right approach to recruiting top talent.
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What do y'all think can be done to improve the HBCU attendance? 
Only time ASU's new stadium was full to capacity was at Turkey Day 2012.
Only time ASU's new stadium was full to capacity was at Turkey Day 2012."They say the third time's a charm (to beat NCCU and win the MEAC outright)"
It ain't happening
What do y'all think can be done to improve the HBCU attendance?
From a non-football POV:
- incorporate giveaways with corporate sponsors that'll really get people out in droves (ie *insert legendary player* bobblehead night)
- Enhance the fan experience (Social Media Contests, concessions, etc)
- Serve alcohol
From a on field POV:
- Great football (no brainer)
- Recruit local HS stars
- Schedule OOC games that piques fans' interests (fellow HBCUs, in-state matchups)
What do y'all think can be done to improve the HBCU attendance?
What about for homecoming?