I’m not going to say the main reason… [Deion Sanders] was definitely a reason why I went there. He made it attractive enough to even consider it because honestly, even with him there, at first I didn’t all the way consider it. After getting there and experiencing everything [Jackson State] had to offer, I understood
Donal Ware gives his thoughts on Deion Sanders leaving Jackson State to go to Colorado. He also talks with former Jackson State star and Detroit Lions rookie defensive end James “The Problem” Houston, IV. Download or listen.
by Donal Ware And just like that, Primetime is out. Deion Sanders has accepted the offer to become the next head football coach at Colorado. He came into Jackson State and HBCU football the only way he knows how—with flare, showmanship, and theatrics. But his exit remains unwritten to this point and with some controversy.
boxtorow.com There wasn’t much movement from the Week 12 BOXTOROW Coaches and Media Polls and Jackson State remains No. 1 in HBCU football and undefeated after its victory over Southern in the SWAC championship game. In the coaches poll, North Carolina Central moved up one spot from the last poll to No. 2, tied with
Donal Ware previews the HBCU National Game of the Week, the SWAC championship game between Southern and Jackson State. Download or listen.
Jackson State Cornerback/Wide Receiver Travis Hunter 6-1, 160, Freshman, Suwanee, Ga. Returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown and caught a 19-yard touchdown pass for the Tigers in their 24-13 victory over Alcorn State. He caught two passes for 49 yards, broke up three passes, and made four tackles. Hunter is the first five-star
boxtorow.com Jackson State is a perfect 10-0 and the No. 1 team in HBCU football with the release of the BOXTOROW Coaches and Media Polls on Monday. The Tigers are the unanimous No. 1 In the coaches poll, nine of the teams in the poll won games. No. 5 Southern and No. 6 Prairie View
Donal Ware looks at Week 11 in HBCU football, talks about who won conference championship games, division championships, and conference championships and the Division II playoffs.
boxtorow.com Key matchups caused shifts in the BOXTOROW Coaches and Media Polls. Jackson State defeated Southern on Saturday and remains No. 1 in HBCU football, receiving all first place votes in both polls. The defending HBCU campion South Carolina State Bulldogs dropped out of both polls. In the coaches poll, Southern dropped three spots to
Jackson State Running Back Sy’Veon Wilkerson 5-9, 204, Sophomore, Chicago, Ill. Carried the ball a season high 26 times for a season high 214 yards, averaged 8.2 yards per carry, and rushed for two touchdowns as the Tigers defeated Texas Southern 41-14. He scored the game’s opening touchdown on a three-yard run and later scored