Dawson Odums was introduced as the new head football coach at Norfolk State University in a virtual press conference on Wednesday. Odums was greatful and thankful to be hired by NSU and as important, to be hired at NSU has an HBCU grad, something he mentioned directly. Donal Ware talks about the hiring and the
HBCU NFL Draft Chronicles: David Moore
Former Grambling offensive lineman David Moore’s stock is on the rise for the upcoming NFL Draft. He had a great pro day, one in which not only did he excel, but he held it at Grambling which allowed for some of this former teammates to be seen by close to 30 NFL scouts. During the
4/21/21 HBCU Football Daily Podcast: Dawson Odums out at Southern, takes reigns at NSU. Who’s next at Southern?
Dawson Odums has left Southern to become the head football coach at Norfolk State. Odums compiled a 58-31 overall record, 49-15 in the SWAC over nine seasons. During his tenure, the Jaguars won the SWAC championship in 2013 and four SWAC Western Division crowns (2013. 2014, 2018, 2019). As important, his teams were 6-3 against
HBCU NFL Draft Chronicles: Bryan Mills
Former North Carolina Central cornerback Bryan Mills played only one season for the Eagles, but he made the most of the season. He was named to the BOXTOROW HBCU Football All-America Team after tying for the MEAC lead with five interceptions and breaking up eight passes. When COVID-19 wiped out the fall 2020 season, Mills
4/20/21 HBCU Football Daily Podcast: Takeaway Tuesday, breaking down HBCU football
Donal Ware breaks down the big wins by Alabama A&M and Arkansas-Pine Bluff, talks about the possibility of South Carolina State playing in the FCS Playoffs and what prevented it, as well as the state of the Grambling program and Southern’s big win over the Tigers.
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW w/ Donal Ware on ESPNU Radio on SiriusXM
NFL Draft hopeful Jimmie Robinson of Bethune-Cookman, who ran a 4.28/40 at the HBCU Combine joins Donal to talk about his career at B-CU and his workout. Donal previews the HBCU Games of the Week and talks with Arkansas-Pine Bluff head football coach Doc Gamble. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW Podcast: 4/10/21
Donal talks with Alabama A&M head football coach Connell Maynor and former North Carolina Central star and National Football League Draft hopeful Bryan Mills. Plus a preview of the BOXTOROW National Game of the Week and the highlighting of the player of the week. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
4/13/21 HBCU Football Daily Podcast: What does Eddie George’s impending hiring at TSU mean for HBCU coaches?
Donal Ware talks about the hiring of former NFL great Eddie George to Tennessee State, whether it’s a trend at HBCUs, what it means for HBCU coaches who already aren’t getting opportunities on the FBS level, and why the information was leaked while former head coach Rod Reed prepared his team for a game on
4/12/21 HBCU Football Daily Podcast: Manic Monday; Reed out, Eddie George in
Donal Ware talks about Tennessee State’s impending hire of Eddie George as its next head football coach and whether the hiring of former high-profile National Football League players as head coaches at HBCUs is a trend and what it means for HBCU alums who want to be head coaches moving forward. Plus a look at
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW w/ Donal Ware on ESPNU Radio on SiriusXM: 4/9/21
Donal talks with Alabama A&M head football coach Connell Maynor about the Bulldogs’ game against Jackson State and about his acting career. Also former North Carolina Central star and National Football League Draft hopeful Bryan Mills tallks about the possibility of being drafted and about his time at NCCU. Plus, the #ESTofWWE Bianca Belair interview.