MEAC – Two Headed Monster

2025/03/14

Blake Harper used to be Howard’s ‘towel boy.’ Now he’s the best player on the team.

Howard University freshman guard Blake Harper was once known as the team’s “towel boy.” Now he’s the team captain and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference’s Player of the Year – and the player the Bison hope will serve as a catalyst in their pursuit of a third consecutive MEAC tournament championship title. The Bison (12-19, 7-7
2025/03/12

As the 2025 MEAC and SWAC tournaments begin, here are teams and players to watch

March is the best month of the year for college basketball fans. For historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), this week’s conference tournaments mean several teams will be vying for automatic bids to the NCAA tournament. The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) tournament will kick off Tuesday at the Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta, while the
2025/02/19

HBCU Combine: These are the players who drew the most attention from NFL scouts

METAIRIE, La. – Representatives from all 32 NFL teams filled out the sidelines of the New Orleans Saints’ practice facility on Monday to scout 50 players from historically Black colleges and universities at the HBCU Combine. The prospects included many players from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and Central Intercollegiate Athletic
2025/01/24

Here are standout HBCU players to watch ahead of the NFL draft

Multiple standouts from historically Black colleges and universities have begun a months-long effort to prepare to play professional football. South Carolina State University linebacker Aaron Smith will participate in the East-West Shrine Bowl on Jan. 30. Alabama A&M University offensive lineman Carson Vinson will compete in the Reese’s Senior Bowl on Feb. 1, and dozens
2025/01/22

Coaching carousel: Wave of new leaders tapped to energize, jumpstart programs

There will be a lot of new and familiar faces on the sidelines of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). Over the last several weeks, several historically Black colleges and universities have filled leadership vacancies in their football programs with coaches who possess extensive HBCU or
2025/01/17

As Michael Vick, DeSean Jackson take over programs, here’s what they need to do first

Before their teams even suit up to play a game next season former NFL players Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson will be two of the most high-profile coaches at historically Black colleges and universities. After taking over two Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) football teams – Norfolk State University and Delaware State University – that have
2024/12/15

Jackson State dominates South Carolina State to earn first Celebration Bowl title

The third time was the charm for Jackson State University in Atlanta. Chants of “T.C.” for Jackson State alum and coach T.C. Taylor echoed through Mercedes-Benz Stadium after the Tigers ended their Celebration Bowl drought, defeating South Carolina State University 28-7 in a rematch of the 2021 bowl game to earn Jackson State’s first title.
2024/12/14

Celebration Bowl by the numbers: Jackson State vs. South Carolina State

In a rematch of the 2021 Celebration Bowl, South Carolina State University will face off against Jackson State University for the Black college national championship. Related Story Andscape roundtable: Celebration Bowl, Band of the Year will feature familiar facesRead now South Carolina State is making its second appearance in the game. The Bulldogs’ 9-2 overall
2024/12/10

Celebration Bowl MVPs relive thrill of victory

Since the Celebration Bowl’s launch in 2015, five different historically Black colleges and universities have won the HBCU football national championship, and 16 players have etched their names into the record books as the offensive and defensive MVPs of each game. When the best teams in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and the Southwestern Athletic Conference
2024/11/24

Morgan State’s Elijah Williams has his heart set on a bigger prize than records: the NFL

While NFL draft opportunities for prospects from historically Black colleges and universities have been scarce in recent years, Morgan State University senior defensive lineman Elijah Williams, known in the Morgan community as “Agent Zero,” has bolstered the university’s hopes of sending another player to the NFL. Related Story Athletes from Black colleges take advantage of

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