Daily podcast covering HBCU football highlights and news, hosted by Donal Ware of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW. Presented by DW Communications, LLC.
Takeaways from 2023 season. Donal Ware gives his thoughts on the 2023 football season, including thoughts on FAMU’s HBCU national championship, transfer portal, SIAC, and future of Celebration Bowl/MEAC. Download or listen.
Who wins Morgan State, Howard? Donal Ware breaks down the HBCU National Games of the Week and the matchups between Morgan State/Howard and Alabama State/Prairie View A&M. It’s Friidaay!! Download or listen
Firing of Eric Dooley. Donal Ware talks about the firing of now former Southern head football coach Eric Dooley with one game remaining. Download or listen.
Morgan’s chances still great. It’s Takeaway Tuesday on the HBCU Football Daily Podcast as Donal Ware discusses why no one is talking about Morgan State‘s chances of winning the MEAC and breaks down the SWAC West Division title scenarios. Download or listen.
Big win Howard Bison. The Howard Bison defeated the No. 1 team in all of HBCU football, North Carolina Central, in Washington, DC on Saturday in what some may call an upset and Donal Ware talks about the Bison win, the tight race in the MEAC, the SWAC Western Division race, and about the CIAAContinue Reading →
Conversation with Aaron James. It’s Friidaay!! Tuskegee head football coach Aaron James talks with Donal Ware about the Golden Tigers program and Saturday’s game at Miles, which if the Tigers win, they clinch a berth in the SIAC championship game. Download or listen.
Conversation with Willie Simmons. Florida A&M head football coach Willie Simmons talks with Donal Ware about the Rattler program, how he almost played football at FAMU, and about te possibility of becoming a head football coach at the FBS level. Download or listen.
HBCU football’s scary times. The conference races are coming down to the wire. The CIAA Northern Division crown comes down to the winner of Virginia Union at Virginia State. The right to go to the SIAC championship game is not that easy. As a matter of fact, it’s a little complex. And Benedict isn’t guaranteedContinue Reading →
Week 8 look back. The postseason picture became a little more clear after Week 8 and Donal Ware takes a look back at Week 8. Download or listen.
NCCU/MSU, JCSU/FSU. Donal Ware gives his thoughts on the North Carolina Central victory over Morgan State and previews the Johnson C. Smith/Fayetteville State matchup for control of the CIAA Southern Division. It’s Friidaay!! Download or listen.
Eddie Robinson Jr. Conversation. Alabama State head football coach Eddie Robinson, Jr. joins Donal Ware to talk about the Hornets’ victory over Jackson State, the upcoming Magic City Classic against Alabama A&M, why he decided to take the job at ASU, his relationship with former JSU head coach Deion Sanders, and about his time inContinue Reading →
Interview with Toriano Morgan. Edward Waters head coach Toriano Morgan talks with Donal Ware about the Tigers’ season and their big win over Tuskegee. Download or listen.
Takeaways from Week 7. Teams were 9-5 in homecoming games, but three teams came away with upsets. Donal Ware explains. Download or listen.
Digging into Week 7. Donal Ware recaps Week 7. Download or listen
Benedict Coach Chennis Berry. It’s Friidaay!! Donal Ware sit downs with Benedict head coach Chennis Berry to talk about the Tigers’ win last night against Fort Valley State in a pivotal SIAC matchup. Download or listen,
SIAC showdown in Columbia. Donal Ware previews the HBCU National Game of the Week between Fort Valley State and Benedict in Columbia, SC. BC is ranked No. 3 in the HBCU media poll and No.1 1 in the HBCU D2 coaches poll. The Wildcats are Nos. 9 and 5 in each poll. This is oneContinue Reading →
Looking at Week 7. Donal Ware takes a look at the schedule for Week 7. Download or listen.
Thoughts at midway point. We’re midway through the 2023 HBCU Football season. Donal Ware shares his thoughts on what we’ve seen so far and what lies ahead. Download or listen.
SIAC Clash: Benedict/Miles. It’s Friidaay!! Donal Ware previews the HBCU National Game of the Week between Miles and Benedict with first place in the SIAC on the line. Download or listen.
Transition to Week 6. Donal Ware talks about some of the Week 6 matchups. Download or listen.
Notes from Week 5. It’s takeaway Tuesday on the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Donal Ware gives his thoughts on what stood out during Week 5. Download or listen.
Looking at Week 5. Donal Ware takes a look at an exciting Week 5 in HBCU football. Download or listen.
Looking at Week 4. As we start to get into more conference play, Donal Ware takes a look at Week 4 in HBCU football. Download or listen.
Takeaways from Week 3. Donal Ware gives his thoughts on Week 3 in HBCU football to include thoughts on Hampton/Howard, Mississippi Valley State and North Carolina Central. Download or listen
Manic Monday Week 3. Donal Ware takes a look at Week 3 in HBCU football. Download or listen.
Who’s the real HU? Donal Ware answers this question as he previews the HBCU National Game of the Week between Hampton and Howard. Download or listen.
Conversation with Henry Frazier. Virginia State head football coach Dr. Henry Frazier talks with Donal Ware about his career, about any regrets he may have, and about the Trojans program. Download or listen
Takeaways from Week 2. Donal Ware gives some in-depth thoughts into Week 2 in HBCU football. Download or listen.
A stellar Week 2. Donal Ware highlights some of the happenings from Wee k2 and runs down the HBCU football scoreboard. Download or listen.
HBCU Games of Week. Donal Ware previews the games between Jackson State/Southern and North Carolina Central/North Carolina A&T. Download or listen.
Morgan State’s Damon Wilson. Donal Ware talks with Morgan State head football coach Damon Wilson about the Bears’ big win over nationally ranked Richmond. They also discuss the upcoming game against Akron. Download or listen.
Looking at Week 2. On this Humpday edition of the podcast, Donal Ware begins to transition to Week 2. Download or listen.
Week 1: Five takeaways. Donal Ware gives in-depth thought on five things from Week 1 in HBCU football. Download or listen.
Wrapping up Week 1. Donal Ware breaks down an exciting Week 1 in HBCU football. Download or listen.
Conversation with Eddie George. Donal Ware talks with Tennessee State head football coach Eddie George about how the matchup with the Tigers playing Notre Dame came about, where the TSU program is, and about the running back position in the National Football League. Download or listen.
Conversation with Kenny Gallop. Donal Ware catches up with HBCU All-American Kenny Gallop, Jr., defensive back for the Howard Bison to talk about the Bison preparation for the upcoming season and Friday’s season opener against Eastern Michigan. Download or listen.
Transition to Week 1. We begin the transition from Opening Week to Week 1 in HBCU football as Donal Ware looks at some of the matchups. Download or listen.
HBCU Football Takeaway Tuesday. Donal Ware gives some thoughts and six takeaways from Opening Week in HBCU Football, plus announcement of HBCU National Player of the Week. Download or listen
JSU beats S.C. State. Donal Ware talks about the rematch of the 2021 Celebration Bowl as Jackson State defeated South Carolina State in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge on Saturday. He also talks about the Langston and Florida Memorial losses to open the season. Download or listen.
HBCU Game of Week. Donal Ware previews the matchup between South Carolina State and Jackson State, the HBCU National Game of the Week. Download or listen.
Conversation with Adrian Jones. Shaw head football coach Adrian Jones is confident about what the Bears can accomplish in 2023. He conveys that to Donal Ware during the BOXTOROW Countdown to Kickoff. Download or listen.
Conversation with Jada Byers. Virginia Union running back Jada Byers is one of the best players in HBCU football and by way of the HBCU All-America team, one of the top two running backs. He talks with Donal Ware about wanting to break the all-time rushing record for most rushing yards in a season heldContinue Reading →
Conversation with Davius Richard. North Carolina Central quarterback Davius Richard may be the best player in HBCU football and is one of the best players in college football. He sits down with Donal Ware to talk about the upcoming Eagles’ season. Download or listen.
Conversation with Loobert Denelus. Benedict defensive end Loobert Denelus talks with Donal Ware about his career with the Tigers. Download or listen.
Conversation with Eric Dooley. Southern head football coach Eric Dooley talks with Donal Ware about the Jaguars defending their SWAC Western Division crown. Download or listen
Conversation with Richard Hayes. Fayetteville State head football coach Richard Hayes talks with Donal Ware about expectations for 2023. Download or listen.
Conversation with Jamie Gillan. For this Humpday edition of the HBCU Football Daily Podcast, we went into the archives and dug up a conversation with former Arkansas-Pine Bluff punter Jamie Gillan as he prepares for year five in the National Football League, second with the New York Giants. In the offseason, he signed a two-yearContinue Reading →