HBCU Gameday Podcast

Deion Sanders is the new head coach at Jackson State University and that has turned the HBCU Universe upside down. Our crew tackles the conversation from every angle possible.

The CIAA held a virtual press conference to answer questions from the media about the cancellation of fall sports in 2020. Fielding questions are Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams, Bowie State Athletic Director Clyde Doughty Jr., and Virginia State President Dr. Makola Abdullah.

A five-star basketball recruit has committed to Howard University, so what's next? The HBCU Gameday crew discusses the decision by Makur Maker.

The MEAC has responded to the departures of Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman and we break it all down.

The MEAC held a press conference following Bethune-Cookman's decision to leave the conference. Representing the MEAC is Howard President Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick and Commissioner Dr. Dennis Thomas.

WE all have something to say. So let’s “Air It Out!” Domonique Whitehurst and Corey Staples talk FAMU Football and Culture along with chopping it up about the women dominating in the NBA. And that’s just the beginning.

Wali Pitt talks with Alvin "Shine" Wyatt, the former head coach of the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. He talks about everything from his college days, his pro career, and taking BCU to a MEAC Championship.

Former Wyoming player and three-star recruit Trace Young has narrowed his transfer list to just HBCUs. Where will he land? Will this be an emerging trend for HBCUs?

Steven J. Gaither talks to North Carolina A&T basketball coach Will Jones.

Retired NBA star Andre Miller says if an HBCU had recruited him in high school that's where he would have gone. He also says he's ready to get into coaching and he sees an HBCU as his preferred destination.

North Carolina Central University men's head coach LeVelle Moton talks about his program and the abrupt end to their championship season.

Clark Atlanta chooses not to resign George Lynch as its head basketball coach. Lynch talks exclusively to HBCU Gameday and explains how he found out and what's next.

The MEAC was the final college basketball tournament that continued playing on March 12. Our crew takes you inside the hour by hour decisions that left the MEAC as the last man standing.

We put a bow on the 2020 CIAA Tournament and look ahead to the NCAA Postseason. Plus what's next for "Snacks" and Jackson State University.

The CIAA Tournament starts next week and women's basketball will be on center stage. We talk about the four HBCUs that could potentially make an NCAA Tournament run. Plus fighting is out of control this season and Aggie fans talk more about the move to the Big South.

We discuss the breaking news that North Carolina A&T is planning to leave the MEAC for the Big South.

The HBCU Gameday crew discusses our feelings on Kobe and recaps this week's HBCU sports news.

Is it possible that NCCU's scholarship offer to Bronny James ends up with his signing? Plus we put together an HBCU Big 3 for Ice Cube to consider.

We discuss the 2019 Celebration Bowl, which school is the best fit for Alcorn State QB Noah Johnson and what were some of our favorite moments from the last decade of HBCU Sports.

It's time to eat crow on some previous predictions. Kaepernick drama hits close to home for WSSU. FAMU fans want some answers. The MEAC will decide its champion this weekend.

The guys give their predictions on Bowie State vs Fayetteville State for the CIAA Championship, plus the rest of the weekend in Black College Football.

We discuss the greatness of Michael Jackson and who might win the CIAA this year. Plus more from the HBCU football universe. It's the HBCU Gameday Podcast.

We discuss the smoke and fallout from FAMU vs NCAT. CIAA Football favors Fayetteville State, Bowie State and Virginia Union. Will Southern vs Alcorn State be a preview of the SWAC Championship. Ryan Stanley and Slade Jarmon are serious Player of the Year contenders. Wali Pitt saves the day for Shine Wyatt. The plight of stay at home dads.

B.J. Jones says Howard's Homecoming is a corporate event, one of our guys disagrees. Plus we break down Prairie View A&M vs Southern.

HBCU Gameday discusses the recent allegations levied against Howard football coach Ron Prince from concerned parents. Plus it's Media Day for CIAA Basketball, who is the team to beat this year?

The HBCU Gameday podcast is back and we explain where we've been. Plus the most detailed conversation about Southern vs FAMU that you'll ever hear. Probably.

We talk about our new documentary on Amir Hinton. Jay Z goes into business with the NFL and a former NCAT Aggie is looking to make his mark on the Buffalo Bills.

Rapper Mayor Talib joins the podcast to talk about writing the song "Any Given Saturday" the theme music for HBCU Gameday's upcoming football season. We also go "Back to the Future" to see how impressive 2019 really is.

The crew at HBCU Gameday discusses the news of the day and breaks down the behind the scenes stories of how a partnership with Aspire TV was secured.

The former band director for Southern University remains under scrutiny and we discuss our Media Day experience with the SWAC and the CIAA.

On the heels of the SIAC Media Day, we discuss predictions for all four of the major HBCU Conferences. Lut Williams from the Black College Sports Page is our special guest.

Alcorn State picks up a nearly half million payday for next season, HBCU players hope to make their mark in the NBA summer league and we break down July 4th cookout menus.

We recap Amir Hinton's draft process and talk about his chances of making an impact with the New York Knicks. A pair of HBCU's might be on the right side of the transfer process this summer. Is the SWAC's move to make it back to the FCS playoffs a big deal or no?

The HBCU Gameday Crew goes Chatty Kathy and covers a littany of topics: 00:00--7:15--Was this the year of NCAT 07:15--13:30--Who are the "Dallas Cowboys" of HBCU Football 13:30--19:45--Who's getting the most out of the Celebration Bowl 19:45---24:30--NCAT Track and Field dominance 24:30--31:30--HBCU Players on HBO's Hard Knocks 31:30--44:14---Grambling Soccer Coach Justin Wagar 44:30--55:30--College Three-Point Line moving back 55:30--1:09:00---NBA Playoffs 1:09:00---End--When They See Us Netflix Series

Derrick Thomas from the Black College Experience joins us to talk all things SWAC and all things Mississippi. Find out what happened when someone tried to strong-arm his Bayou Classic Credential.

CJ Williams in back at Howard, HBCUs on the call in the NBA Finals, is Drake making you mad? Really? Shoutout to Lincoln(MO)for a national championship, can NCAT win one as well?

00:00--20:00 Jalon Jones transfers to Jackson State 20:00--30:00 FAMU in NCAA Trouble 30:00--40:30 Morehouse Class of 2019 debt erased 40:30--44:30 NC Track Star picks HBCU over Power 5 schools 45:00--END Wilton is cool, Tolly is not

We travel back down MEAC Memory Lane with former NCCU Quarterback Malcolm Bell. Who hit the hardest in the MEAC? His favorite game of all time? He has all the answers, plus RJ Cole finally has a new home after completing his transfer from Howard Hoops.

Kenneth Blakeney is taking over at Howard and his roster has some holes in it. Sterling Shippy is looking to make waves in the NFL and Wali Pitt looks back on the life of John Singleton.

Our crew is shocked that Bowie State's Amir Hall didn't even get a sniff with an NFL team. What's really going on? Our BJ Jones, Wali Pitt, Steven Gaither, and Tolly Carr try to find answers. 00:00-15:30---Amir Hall Conversation 15:30--35:30---HBCU players in 2019 NFL Draft 35:30--40:30--HBCU football for 2019 season 40:30--49:30--Basketball hires at Morgan, Howard and Miss Valley St.

The HBCU Gameday crew breaks down the chances of HBCU players who might get drafted in the 2019 NFL Draft.

The fellas discuss Beyonce's Homecoming on Netflix and Lericia Harris from HBCU Play and V103 in Atlanta stops by as well.

We break down the decision by HBCU ball players to declare for the NBA draft. Former Wake Forest guard Porsche Jones gives us her take on the recruiting game that occurs in college basketball.

We break down the postseason runs of Hampton and Texas Southern basketball. Tris Turner joins us to discuss Nipsey Hussle, and former All-American javelin thrower Mike Murphy rolls in to tell us about volunteering with the SAU program and knowing the great Charles Foster. 00-25:00--HBCU Basketball news 25:00--40:30--Tris Turner on Nipsey Hussle 45:00-1:05:00--Mike Murphy on SAU Track & Field/Charles Foster 1:05:00--End HBCU Football news

HBCU's have come and gone when it comes to the Big Dance! Was the trip worth it? We discuss.

Tolly Carr and Wali Pitt get together to discuss who from the SWAC and MEAC might make some noise in the NCAA Tournament.

We celebrate our 100th podcast with a wrapup of the CIAA and SIAC tournaments as March Madness begins to roll around on the Division II level.

We discuss our take on whether or not HBCU grads are doing too much by going all in on PWI games like Duke versus North Carolina. Wali has crazy stories on reform school and being on the wrong end of the principle's paddle.

We talk HBCU hoops and whenever Wali and Tolly get together, of course we are going to break down our favorite Netflix offerings. It's a thing with us.

SWAC Insider B.J. Jones jumps in to talk about National Signing Day in the SWAC, including some great signings at Southern and Prairie View A&M. Donal Ware from Box to Row chimes in on just how good Amir Hinton is at Shaw University. National Signing Day 00-32:00 Shaw's Amir Hinton 32:00-52:00 HBCU Hoops Weekend 52:00-55:30 50 Cent or Notorious B.I.G. 55:30--57:15 Back to HBCU Hoops 57:15--End

Longtime basketball coach and current analyst Cy Alexander joins us to talk about his new book and tells great stories about Michael Jordan, Cleo Hill, and Ambassador Nikki Haley. Buy the book here: http://cyalexander.com/