North Carolina A&T officially became a member of the Big South on July 1, 2021. Hear from the commissioner on what A&T's addition means and what the future holds for The Big South. More info available here: https://hbcugameday.com/2021/07/01/the-big-south-rolls-out-the-red-carpet-for-nc-at/

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Len Elmore was one of the first black basketball stars in the ACC when he played at Maryland in the 1970s. After a long pro career he went into law while continuing to be involved in collegiate athletics. Now, as co-chair of the Knight Commission, he's making sure the NCAA does right by student-athletes as well as HBCUs. He talked with Steven J. Gaither about the Commission's recent findings as well as his time at Maryland and playing against HBCU legends. 

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Len Elmore was one of the first black basketball stars in the ACC when he played at Maryland in the 1970s. After a long pro career he went into law while continuing to be involved in collegiate athletics. Now, as co-chair of the Knight Commission, he's making sure the NCAA does right by student-athletes as well as HBCUs. He talked with Steven J. Gaither about the Commission's recent findings as well as his time at Maryland and playing against HBCU legends. 

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After a year of not being able to host prospects on campus, Florida A&M football was able to welcome the Class of 2022 and beyond to Tallahassee. And it had a new look on multiple levels.

Here what recruits thought here: https://hbcugameday.com/2021/06/11/famu-recruiting-aided-by-fsu-camp-facilities-and-unis/

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After a year of not being able to host prospects on campus, Florida A&M football was able to welcome the Class of 2022 and beyond to Tallahassee. And it had a new look on multiple levels.

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Ryan Nettles led his high school team to a state title as a junior, and was looking forward to a big senior season. But after tearing his ACL and meniscus in the first game of his senior season, he thought he might not play again. Three years later, the redshirt freshman quarterback has Alabama State in position to win the SWAC East heading into the Magic City Classic. 

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Ryan Nettles led his high school team to a state title as a junior, and was looking forward to a big senior season. But after tearing his ACL and meniscus in the first game of his senior season, he thought he might not play again. Three years later, the redshirt freshman quarterback has Alabama State in position to win the SWAC East heading into the Magic City Classic. 

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We chat with former North Carolina Central quarterback Jordan Reid about the upcoming HBCU Combine. Jordan is a scout covering small school (FCS/D2) prospects for The Draft Network.

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We chat with former North Carolina Central quarterback Jordan Reid about the upcoming HBCU Combine. Jordan is a scout covering small school (FCS/D2) prospects for The Draft Network.

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Dr. Charles McClelland, SWAC Commissioner, responds to pushback for the decision to keep marching bands for traveling this spring football season. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://hbcugameday.com/2021/03/08/commissioner-has-a-message-for-fans-of-swac-bands/

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