boxtorow.com Click here to listen to the podcasts The HBCU Football Daily Podcast will debut on Monday, July 25, beginning its sixth season in 2022. Hosted by nationally syndicated host Donal Ware, now in its sixth season, the podcast will air Monday through Friday through the HBCU football regular season. On each episode, Ware will
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW Podcast: 5/21/22
Donal Ware gives his thoughts on Nick Saban’s comments about the Jackson State football program and Deion Sanders and his comments on Jimbo Fisher. Donal also gives his top five favorite sports movies. Download or listen to the podcast.
HBCU NFL Draft Chronicles: Markquese Bell
I just felt like there was no reason for me to leave. I had everything I needed at FAMU. They were building a great program and I wanted to be part of making a difference. -Former Florida A&M safety Markquese Bell on why he stayed at Florida A&M during the 2020 pandemic season. Florida A&M
HBCU NFL Draft Chronicles: Decobie Durant
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
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW Podcast: 4/9/22
South Carolina State cornerback Decobie Durant joins Donal Ware to talk about preparing for the NFL Draft. Donal talks about the legacy of Coach K, college basketball national championship game, and about how quickly UNC can get back to the national championship game. Download or listen to the podcast.
Williams-Holliday, Reed repeat as Player, Coach of the Year; BOXTOROW All-America team released
boxtorow.com With the Women’s Final Four right around the corner, BOXTOROW announces its All-Americans for the 2021-22 Division I women’s basketball season. Jackson State center Ameshya Williams-Holliday was named BOXTOROW HBCU Player of the Year for the second straight season. Williams-Holliday led the SWAC in scoring (19.2), rebounding (11.4, 13th in the country), field goal
Bryant named BOXTOROW HBCU Division I Player of the Year, leads All-America Teams
boxtorow.com With college basketball’s March Madness as its backdrop, BOXTOROW releases its 14th All-America teams for Division I men’s college basketball. Norfolk State guard Joe Bryant, Jr. has been selected the BOXTOROW Player of the Year. Bryant was also named MEAC Player of the Year and led the MEAC in points scored (519) and finished
BOXTOROW w/ Donal Ware Conversations: Cory Hardrict
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
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW Podcast: 3/19/22
Donal Ware talks with actor Cory Hardrict who plays the role of Marcus Turner, the baseball coach at fictional HBCU Bringston University on the CW television program All American: Homecoming. He also gives his thoughts on Jackson State being sued by SMC, the company that puts on the Southern Heritage Classic. Download or listen to
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