JSU HBCU national champions

BOXTOROW Polls: No changes in polls; Alcorn, N.C. A&T matchup to decide HBCU national champion

boxtorow.com With only two games being played in Week 14 and with Alcorn State defeating Southern in the SWAC championship game, there were no changes in position in the BOXTOROW Coaches and Media Polls. Alcorn State’s win over Southern sets up a rematch of the very first Celebration Bowl as the Braves will face MEAC

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BOXTOROW National Player of the Week: Ladarius Skelton

Southern Quarterback Ladarius Skelton 6-2, 210, Soph., Pine Bluff, Ark. In his first career start, Skelton amassed 370 yards of total offense and four touchdowns as Southern rolled Prairie View A&M 38-0 and remains very much in contention for the SWAC Western Division crown. Skelton completed 15-of-26 passes for 168 yards with one touchdown and

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HBCU NFL Draft Chronicles: Danny Johnson Podcast

Southern cornerback Danny Johnson has been doubted all of his career because of his 5’9″ size. But the former student-athlete who graduated with a 4.0 GPA in three and a half years has continued to prove doubters wrong. As a four-year starter, Johnson had 16 interceptions. He went up against the best wide receivers in

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