[insert_php] /* hide author info except on post */ if (is_single()) { echo “boxtorow.com”; } [/insert_php] The theme for Week 8 in HBCU football was upsets. It is debatable what the biggest upset was between FAMU/Hampton and Kentucky State/Tuskegee. Probably the Kentucky State win over Tuskegee because Kentucky State win gives them the SIAC West
Redskins’ Crowder: ‘Cohen is one of the top guys playing college football’
Washington Redskins second-year wide receiver Jamison Crowder knows a good football player when he sees one. Crowder is emerging as one of the better young wide receivers in the NFL and despite the Redskins 20-17 loss to the Lions on Sunday, played well, catching seven passes for 108 yards. Last year, the fourth-round pick from
News and Notes from Week 7: Hall and Bowie State, Tennessee State continue to roll
The Bowie State Bulldogs passed major tests in back-to-back weeks, more recently defeating CIAA Northern Division rival Virginia State 38-37 on homecoming in Bowie, Md. The Bulldogs found themselves down 37-20 with about 8:00 remaining in the third quarter. Behind the play of quarterback Amir Hall’s two touchdown passes and Robert Chesson’s 24-yard touchdown run,
ReCoRd bReAkInG: A&T’s Tarik Cohen is MEAC’s all-time leading rusher
There are many words that you could use to describe North Carolina A&T running back Tarik Cohen. Dynamic. Humble. Leader. You can now use the word record-setter. Cohen rushed for 200 yards including a 62-yarder in the fourth quarter as the Aggies beat Norfolk State 35-0 in front of 13,005 at Aggie Stadium and a
North Carolina A&T leads preseason rankings
[insert_php] /* hide author info except on post */ if (is_single()) { echo “By Donal Ware boxtorow.com”; } [/insert_php] After a 2015 season which saw the North Carolina A&T Aggies finish as BOXTOROW national champions and win the inaugural Celebration Bowl 41-34 over Alcorn State, it’s no surprise the Aggies sit atop the preseason BOXTOROW
Cohen, Berry Top BOXTOROW’s Preseason All-American Team
The 2016 college football season is upon us and media members from around the country have selected the 2016 BOXTOROW Preseason All-America Team. Former BOXTOROW Rookie of the Year and two-time BOXTOROW All-American North Carolina A&T running back Tarik Cohen and another two-time BOXTOROW All-American Alabama State linebacker Kourtney Berry lead the 28-man team. Cohen
11th annual Countdown to Kickoff
BOXTOROW w/ Donal Ware will preview the upcoming HBCU and pro football seasons. Over a five-week period, Ware will talk plenty of football and will talk with coaches, athletes and media members. We want YOU to join us on our social media platforms and give us your thoughts. On Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Go to
2016 MEAC Football Preview
Will this be the year the MEAC has one champion? [insert_php] /* hide author info except on post */ if (is_single()) { echo “By Donal Ware boxtorow.com”; } [/insert_php] At the MEAC Media Day/Coaches Luncheon on July 29 in Norfolk, VA, a lot of the coaches talked about how competitive the conference is and that
VUU’s Ray Anderson Interviewed on BOXTOROW
Virginia Union University’s Ray Anderson is interviewed by Donal Ware after being named the BOXTOROW Men’s Player of the Week.
North Carolina A&T way out in front with coaches despite split poll; No. 1 with media
Boxtorow.com North Carolina A&T was one a few teams to win a game this past week and the coaches and media took notice. After defeating Shaw 61-7 the Aggies received five first place votes, which is as many as South Carolina State did, but outpaced the Bulldogs by 11 points. The No. 2 Bulldogs had