Former Tennessee State offensive tackle Lachavious Simmons was taken by the Chicago Bears in the 7th round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He shares his story with host Donal Ware. Donal also give his thoughts as to why only one HBCU player was taken in the draft, his thoughts about college athletes benefiting from their
HBCU NFL Draft Chronicles: Lachavious Simmons Podcast
Lachavious Simmons, the former Tennessee State offensive tackle was drafted in the 7th round by the Chicago Bears in the 2020 NFL Draft. Simmons talks with BOXTOROW host Donal Ware about the moment he heard his name called. his time at Tennessee State and about his future with the Bears. Click to download or listen
HBCU NFL Draft Chronicles: Matthew Wilkerson
Since 2006, BOXTOROW has talked with HBCU football players who have a chance to hear their names called in the NFL Draft. That first year, we spoke with several players including Antoine Bethea (Howard), and Tavaris Jackson (Alabama State) who both went on to be drafted that year. In the midst of COVID-19 the draft
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW Podcast: 4/18/20
Donal talks with NFL Draft hopeful Alex Taylor, former South Carolina State offensive lineman. We also remember NFL legends Willie Davis, former Grambling and Packer great and Pro Football Hall of Famer, and Tarvaris Jackson, former Alabama State star who played 10 years in the National Football League and won a Super Bowl title with
HBCU NFL Draft Chronicles: Alex Taylor Podcast
Since 2006, BOXTOROW has talked with HBCU football players who have a chance to hear their names called in the NFL Draft. That first year, we spoke with several players including Antoine Bethea (Howard), and Tavaris Jackson (Alabama State) who both went on to be drafted that year. In the midst of COVID-19 the draft
HBCU NFL Draft Chronicles: Chris Rowland Podcast
Since 2006, BOXTOROW has talked with HBCU football players who have a chance to hear their names called in the NFL Draft. That first year, we spoke with several players including Antoine Bethea (Howard), and Tavaris Jackson (Alabama State) who both went on to be drafted that year. (Rest in peace to Tavaris. Was writing
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW Podcast: 4/11/20
Donal talks with star gospel singer Kierra Sheard who plays the role of her mother Karen Clark Sheard in the Lifetime Channel biopic The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel. She also reveals and talks about her grandparents being affected by COVID-19. NFL Draft hopeful Chris Rowland of Tennessee State and Alabama State head baseball
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW Podcast: 4/4/20
Donal talks with Bethune-Cookman head women’s basketball coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis. He also discusses the impact of COVID-19 on HBCU athletics budgets. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW Podcast: 3/28/20
Donal has an in-depth conversation with North Carolina Central head men’s basketball coach LeVelle Moton and also gives his thoughts on on Cam Newton and Jameis Winston. Click to download or listen to the podcast.
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW Podcast: 3/21/20
Prairie View A&M head men’s basketball coach Byron Smith is Donal’s guest. With no NCAA Tournament, we take a listen back to an interview with legendary coach John Chaney. Plus National Football League free agency talk. Click to download or listen to the podcast.