Tough Calls

Washington Football Team cornerback and former Southern University standout, Danny Johnson, talks about the importance of advocating for HBCU football programs and also why it is important for HBCU teams to have Power 5 teams on their schedule. Lastly, Johnson touches on the state of the NFL and how the league will be able to successfully have a 2020 season during the pandemic.

Penny Hart is an NFL Wide receiver and Georgia State leader in All-Time receiving touchdowns. Penny talks about the importance of non conference games for smaller D1 programs like GSU and how the playing the Power 5 schools boosts their exposure. Next, Penny touches on Georgia State possibly moving to another conference in the near future. Finally, Penny gives insight on how the NFL and the players are working to make the season start on time.

Antoine Bethea is a 3X Pro Bowler, Super Bowl Champion, and a proud alum of Howard University. The 14 year NFL Veteran was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2006 draft. Heading into his 15th season in the NFL, Bethea led all DB’s in tackles in 2018. He was also the The Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals Walter Payton Man Of The Year recipient." Antoine sat down with Dylan and  Symone to discuss the future of HBCU's, what it will take to get high profile talent to HBCU's, and how journalists can change the narrative of the HBCU athlete. Also,  Symone and Dylan discussed how COVID-19 and how it has been effecting sports, and if we should expect an NFL season this year. 

In the very first podcast episode of Tough Calls, Dylan and Symone are joined by Hugh Douglas. Hugh is a former NFL first round pick, Pro Bowler, 1995 Defensive Rookie of the Year, and 2019 Black College Football Hall of Fame Inductee. Hugh is also a very proud HBCU alumni of Central State University and is currently am Atlanta radio host on 92.9 The Game. Hugh discusses the future of HBCU sports and how money is root of their setback. The three hosts of this episode joke around some, but also don't hold back any truth while discussing some tough issues facing Black college athletics.