I watched a lot of YouTube. I watched a lot of Deion Sanders. I watched Remember the Titans several times [with] Denzel (Washington). I just want to make sure I’m coming in, showing leadership, showing strength, and just trying to get the best out of them. That’s what I wanted Coach Marcus to be. Actor
BOXTOROW National Player of the Week: Jayveous McKinnis
Jackson State Forward/Center Jayveous McKinnis 6-7, Senior, Brandon, Miss. Averaged 15.7 points, 13.0 rebounds, recorded three double doubles, and shot 63 percent from the field in three wins for the Tigers this week. Scored 19 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, and made 9-of-11 field goals in the victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3/3/22). McKinnis’ play helped the
BOXTOROW National Player of the Week: Justin Thomas
Alcorn State Guard Justin Thomas 5-11, Senior, Indianapolis, Ind. Scored 26 points on 11-of-16 shooting and hit the game-winning three-pointer as the horn sounded to lift the Braves over Prairie View A&M 72-69 on the road. He was 2-of-4 from three-point range and also added three assists and two steals. The win kept the Braves
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW Podcast: 2/19/22
Donal Ware talks about the Big Game halftime show, NBA at the break, Matthew Stafford’s legacy, and a Black History Month listen back conversation with Jerry Rice. Download or listen to the podcast.
BOXTOROW National Player of the Week: Justin Wright
North Carolina Central Guard Justin Wright 6-1, Sophomore, Greenville, N.C. Averaged 25.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game, and shot 49 percent from the field in two wins for the Eagles last week. Scored a career high 32 points and hit the game-tying three pointer against Delaware State (2/19) to send the game
BOXTOROW w/ Donal Ware Conversations: Brandon Parker
I would love to be a Raider for life. That silver and black is different… if I do have to leave (for) another team, it’s going to be a little awkward. It’s like leaving your first home I guess… there gonna have a special place in my heart. It’s often how the business works. I
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW Podcast: 2/12/22
Donal Ware talks with former North Carolina A&T All-American and Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Brandon Parker talked about his impending free agency, his career, and his time at N.C. A&T. He also talks Big Game matchup, Brian Flores lawsuit, the Texans’ hiring of Lovie Smith, and HBCU football recruiting. Click to download or listen
BOXTOROW National Player of the Week: Beril Kabamba
Spring Hill Forward Beril Kabamba 6-7, Redshirt-Freshman, Clearwater, Fla. Averaged 20.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.0 steals, and shot 91 percent from the free throw line in two victories for the Badgers last week. In the victory over LeMoyne-Owen (2/12), he recorded a double double by scoring a season high 28 points and grabbing 15 rebounds,
BOXTOROW w/ Donal Ware Conversations: PJ Morton
I only applied to Morehouse. My older sister went to Spelman and I got to go on campus and see her in college and all of the beautiful Black people, the smart, intelligent people. It was amazing and I was sold. Plus, it was Atlanta and [Atlanta] being a new hub of music, that’s where
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW Podcast: 2/5/22
Donal Ware discusses the death of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, the Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL and three of its teams, and about the NFL conference championship games. He also talks with Grammy-award winning national recording artist, Maroon 5 keyboardist, and Morehouse College graduate PJ Morton. Click to download or listen to the