Brandon Parker, De’Arius Christmas, Amir Hall lead BOXTOROW college football All-America Team

boxtorow.com North Carolina A&T offensive left tackle Brandon Parker was the top vote getter and is one of 29 players selected to the 11th annual BOXTOROW All-America Team.  BOXTOROW has administered the All-America team since 2007 and the voters are comprised of media members from around the nation that cover HBCU football. Parker was named

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Tarik Cohen: “I don’t know how they got better after losing me.”

Former Aggie running back praises N.C. A&T, shines in National Football League by Roscoe Nance Special to boxtorow.com The Chicago Bears, one of the NFL’s most storied franchises, have a rich tradition of outstanding running backs. From Red Grange, to Bronko Nagurski, to Willie Galimore, to Walter Payton, some of pro football’s most dangerous ball-carriers

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HBCU Football Daily Podcast: Takeaway Tuesday

HBCU Football Daily Podcasts 12/5/17 Takeaway Tuesday: Wallace and Ware HBCU Football Daily Podcast 11/28/17 HBCU Football Daily Podcast: Takeaway Tuesday 11/17/17 BOXTOROW HBCU Football Daily Podcast Aggie-Eagle Rivalry Preview 11/13/17 HBCU Football Daily Podcast: Monday Quarterbacking 11/7/17 HBCU Football Daily Podcast: Takeaway Tuesday 11/6/17 HBCU Football Daily Podcast: Monday Quarterbacking 10/31/17 HBCU Football Daily

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Media Poll Week 12

BOXTOROW Polls: Grambling’s win in Bayou Classic causes minor shakeups

[insert_php] /* hide author info except on post */ if (is_single()) { echo “boxtorow.com”; } [/insert_php] Only three games were played last week, but Grambling’s big win over Southern in the Bayou Classic caused some movement in both the BOXTOROW Coaches and Media Polls. Grambling once again received two first place votes and remains No.

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Media Poll Week 12

BOXTOROW Polls: N.C. A&T remains No. 1, but losses cause shakeups in polls

[insert_php] /* hide author info except on post */ if (is_single()) { echo “boxtorow.com”; } [/insert_php] Losses amongst the top five teams caused movement in both the BOXTOROW Coaches and Media Polls. North Carolina A&T won the MEAC championship on Saturday and remained No. 1, receiving all but two first place votes after defeating last

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Aggie-Eagle Rivalry: Aggies win title in forgettable game

by Donal Ware boxtorow.com GREENSBORO – Originally, Saturday’s Aggie-Eagle rivalry in Greensboro was supposed to be for the MEAC championship. But Bethune-Cookman spoiled that last week with a Hail Mary that was answered defeating the Eagles 13-10 in Durham. Still, anytime the Aggies and Eagles get together it should a great game. Except, Saturday’s game

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Media Poll Week 12

BOXTOROW Polls: B-CU Hail Mary alters seasons, polls; A&T remains on top

[insert_php] /* hide author info except on post */ if (is_single()) { echo “boxtorow.com”; } [/insert_php] Bethune-Cookman’s Hail Mary victory over North Carolina Central in Durham, altered slightly both the BOXTOROW Coaches and Media Polls. The victory by the Wildcats also sent shockwaves through the MEAC, making it now a race between North Carolina A&T

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Media Poll Week 12

BOXTOROW Polls: Polls remain steady; North Carolina A&T, Grambling remain top teams in HBCU Football

[insert_php] /* hide author info except on post */ if (is_single()) { echo “boxtorow.com”; } [/insert_php] A week in which there weren’t many losses by favored teams saw very few changes in the BOXTOROW Coaches and Media Polls. The coaches poll remained steady as for the second straight week North Carolina A&T received all but

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