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Southern University’s firing of Terrence Graves was a masterclass in how not to handle a coaching change. SJG breaks down what went wrong on “The Bluff,” what it says about leadership across HBCU football, and why respect still matters in a results-driven business. Plus, reflections on WSSU Homecoming and SJG’s viral take on Stephen A. Smith and Black women.

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It’s Week 8 of HBCU football, and the crew is back breaking down the biggest storylines across the SWAC, MEAC, and beyond! 🏈

🏠 Topics This Week:

Jackson State vs Alabama State: The HBCU Game of the Year?

Quincy Ivory’s game-changing play & Andrew Body’s performance

FAMU’s homecoming heat 🔥 — and how the fan base is responding

Southern and Prairie View: who’s on the hot seat?

Updated Band of the Year Rankings — from FAMU’s rise to Virginia State’s hold on No. 1 🎺

Norfolk State’s defensive overhaul under Coach Michael Vick

Plus: Stephen A. Smith’s controversy, homecoming safety, and why every HBCU band is the best to its fans.

👀 Special Guests:

Wilton Jackson reporting live from Jackson, MS

Vaughn Wilson breaking down the Tallahassee scene

Symone back in the studio with the crew

🎙 Hosted by Tolly Carr, Symone Stanley, Wilton Jackson & Vaughn Wilson.
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The SIAC Sit Down with Sly and Jamie is back! This week, we break down a wild weekend across HBCU football’s Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) — from Morehouse’s back-to-back wins to Kentucky State’s growing championship buzz.

🏈 Topics Covered:

Morehouse makes history with two straight wins over Central State

Albany State and Clark Atlanta battle before the Golden Rams pull away

Fort Valley State pushes Benedict to the limit — but that defense remains elite

Kentucky State dominates Edward Waters as John McCall and Chad L.C. shine

Miles finds its rhythm while Lane struggles to rebuild

Savannah State edges Allen in overtime thriller

Updated SIAC Power Rankings — where does your team stand?

Homecoming previews: Morehouse vs. Lane, Tuskegee vs. Albany State, and more

Plus: the latest on Kentucky State’s game being moved from Puerto Rico to New Hampshire

🎙️ Hosts: Sylvester Williams (Sly The Sports Guy) & Jamie Walker
📍 Presented by: HBCU Gameday

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SJG, Vaughn, Jacobi and Josh weigh in on the week that was in HBCU football. 

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SJG and K-Ferg keep track of a week that might have separated the contenders and the pretenders. 

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It’s Week 7 in the HBCU football world — and things are heating up!
Tolly Carr goes solo in the studio with Vaughn Wilson and Wilton Jackson joining in as they break down everything from the latest Band of the Year controversy to the game of the season between Jackson State and Alabama State.

💥 In this episode:

Why Bethune-Cookman and others are pulling out of the Band of the Year rankings

South Carolina State vs. North Carolina A&T preview

Michael Vick’s Norfolk State and their learning curve

Can Delaware State bounce back at homecoming?

FAMU vs. North Carolina Central — MEAC meets SWAC in Tallahassee

Grambling, Southern, Alcorn, and Valley battles

The epic showdown: Alabama State vs. Jackson State – Could this decide the SWAC?

A powerful closing message about safety and peace at HBCU homecomings

🏟️ From tailgate vibes to hard truths, this episode covers everything that makes HBCU football more than a game.

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*Correction: Hampton beat NSU 41-34

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Jamie Walker and Sly break down last week's SIAC action and  looks forward to next week. 

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Episode Five of HBCU Road Warriors opens with a heartfelt message from Steven J. Gaither following the recent shootings surrounding HBCU homecomings. SJG delivers a passionate plea to take care of our institutions, our students, and one another before diving into a weekend full of statement wins and emotional moments across Black college football.

In this week’s B2A (Belt To A$$) segment, the crew breaks down dominant performances from Jackson State, Texas Southern, and others who left no doubt on the scoreboard. Then it’s on to Almost Doesn’t Count, where Prairie View, North Carolina A&T, and Hampton came painfully close but couldn’t seal the deal.

The D2 spotlight shines bright this week — Johnson C. Smith stuns Virginia State, Fayetteville State dominates Bowie, Morehouse ends a long drought with a win over Tuskegee, and Bluefield State makes history with its first CIAA victory since 1954.

Cobi checks in on Delaware State, Josh analyzes Virginia Union’s commanding win over Winston-Salem State, and SJG asks the question: “Which way is up?” as teams across the HBCU landscape try to find their footing.

Before wrapping up, the crew hands out Helmet Stickers to standout players, coaches, and moments that embodied the “Road Warrior” spirit of the week.

It’s reflection, respect, and real talk — all rooted in HBCU pride. Tap in, join the conversation, and keep showing love to the culture that raised us.

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On this episode of WSSU Ram Nation, Steven J. Gaither sits down with one of the true legends of Winston-Salem State and CIAA football — Kermit Blount. A two-time CIAA champion quarterback (1977, 1978) and a two-time CIAA champion head coach (1999, 2000), Blount’s journey is woven into the very fabric of WSSU football history.From his Richmond, Virginia roots to leading the Rams’ rise under coach Bill Hayes, Blount shares stories of overcoming doubt, making history against rivals like Virginia Union, North Carolina Central, and A&T, and helping turn Bowman Gray Stadium into a football hotbed. He also opens up about his transition into coaching, the lessons he learned from icons like Bill Hayes and Willie Jeffries, and the pride of returning to lead his alma mater on the sidelines.This conversation is more than football—it’s about legacy, leadership, and the drive that made Blount one of the most important figures in WSSU athletics.

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Week 5 of SIAC football did not disappoint! Jamie Walker and Sly Williams break down all the action across the HBCU landscape:

🏈 Albany State shows why they’re preseason #1 with a blowout win over Allen.
🏈 Benedict’s defensive front proves terrifying in a dominant win over Clark Atlanta.
🏈 Central State earns Coach Tony Carter his first victory.
🏈 Fort Valley State stuns Tuskegee with a big opening play.
🏈 Kentucky State continues to climb with another strong win.
🏈 Edward Waters edges Morehouse in another thriller.
🏈 Miles nearly pulls off an upset in the Circle City Classic against Morgan State.

Plus, we update SIAC Power Rankings, preview next week’s matchups (including the Tuskegee–Morehouse Classic), and debate whether Morehouse can finally break through.

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