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
BOXTOROW host Donal Ware sat down with R&B singer/actor Tank recently and talked with him about being a host on the new series BET’s Mancave. Tank also talked about how he ended up at Morgan State University to play football and what happened during his time at Morgan. He also talked about his latest album,
by Donal Ware After some re-evaluation over the last few days, this class is a bit different than what I mentioned this past weekend on FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. As has been the case for 12 years now, FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW has ranked the top 10 HBCU FCS
This article is from our friends at the Monroe Star The Grambling State Tigers bolted out to a big halftime lead and then held on for a 40-32 victory over Alcorn State in the final SWAC Championship Game. Grambling built a 38-10 halftime lead and then survived a fourth-quarter rally from the Braves to repeat
The write up is from our friends at THE ADVOCATE. Photo courtesy of SWAC by Anthony Moore. NEW ORLEANS, November, 25 – This was one for the defenses. Grambling’s Brandon Varner stripped the ball away from Southern quarterback Austin Howard, then recovered the late fumble to provide the key play in the Tigers’ 30-21 win over
Tuskegee Linebacker Osband Thompson 6-0, 205, R-Sr., Miami, Fla. Recorded 14 tackles (10 solo) a tackle for loss and a pass breakup in the Golden Tigers 13-6 win over Fort Valley State in the SIAC championship game. Thompson broke up a pass and made a fourth down tackle on FVSU’s last drive. Did You Know:
Donal recaps games from Week 11 of the HBCU Football season.
Bowie State Running Back Robert Chesson 5-9, 179, R-Sr., Annapolis, Md. Had one of the great statistical games in the history of college football. Carried the ball 20 times for 304 yards and seven rushing touchdowns and also caught a touchdown as the Bulldogs defeated Elizabeth City State 77-21. Chesson scored 64 points in the
Donal discusses at length the implications of games that took place in Week 10 of the HBCU Football season.
North Carolina A&T Defensive Back Franklin Mac McCain, III 5-11, 174, R-Fr., Greensboro, N.C. Recorded three interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns including a 100-yarder as the Aggies defeated Morgan State 49-17. Presented by North Carolina Mutual