I’ve got a lot of respect for Aqeel Glass. I feel like this year, not just me and Aqeel but other guys at HBCUs, we make a change in the NFL Draft. Last year, zero HBCU players were drafted. I feel like this year, we’re going to be the difference. Not only are we going
by Donal Ware Remember that talk about the demise of the MEAC after North Carolina A&T, Florida A&M, and Bethune-Cookman left? The demise of the MEAC was highly exaggerated. With South Carolina State’s 31-10 victory over Jackson State, the Bulldogs did what most didn’t think they could do. They beat a team that was the
by Donal Ware It was another disappointing draft for HBCU football. It seems like we have this conversation every year. Once upon a time, HBCUs were the place to find talent. But that hasn’t been the case lately. Sure, Tytus Howard from Alabama State was selected in the first round by the Texans last year
A look back at interviews from June – December including interview with Indianapolis 500 winner Simon Pagenaud, Buddy Pough, Javon Hargrave, Kyle Busch, Terron Armstead, Tito Jackson, Darius Leonard, and Brad Keselowski to name a few. This is the last show of 2019. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
Donal talks with NFL USA Today Columnist Jarrett Bell and Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard. He also previews the CIAA and SIAC.
By Donal Ware boxtorow.com The NFL still has a problem drafting HBCU players. In this year’s NFL Draft, just four players from HBCUs were taken. But for the first time in 11 years, a player was taken in the first round. Alabama State offensive tackle Tytus Howard was drafted No. 23 overall by the Houston
Indianapolis Colts rookie linebacker Darius Leonard is having an outstanding rookie season. He leads the National Football League in tackles with 155. He also has seven sacks and has forced four fumbles. He has 23 more tackles than Green Bay’s Blake Martinez who is in second place. Leonard has started and played in 14 games.
by Donal Ware boxtorow.com While the number of HBCU players taken in the NFL Draft has remained level the past couple of years – three players taken last weekend – players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities are being taken in higher rounds as of late. South Carolina State linebacker Darius Leonard was selected in the
South Carolina State linebacker Darius Leonard is the two-time reigning BOXTOROW Willie Davis Defensive Player of the Year. And with his former teammate Javon Hargrave being drafted in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft, he’s in good company. Most expect Leonard’s name to be called in this week’s NFL Draft. He could be
Donal talks with NFL hopefuls Darius Leonard of South Carolina State and Danny Johnson of Southern. And NBA playoff talk. Download or listen.