HBCU sports talk, analysis, and commentary.
In this episode of the HBCU Sports Podcast with Kenn Rashad, Kenn sits down with Garrett Edgerson, the Emmy Award-winning HBCU content creator and media director behind Southern University's Human Jukebox.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The whole cast joins for the Roundtable to discuss: The Orange Blossom Classic will be played on Saturday this year, Is Alabama State the best athletic program in the SWAC? The MEAC old guard dominates conference awards. The CIAA is staying in Baltimore. And an interesting off-topicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
In this special episode of the HBCU Sports Podcast with Kenn Rashad, Kenn sits down with Kenneth Benson—aka KBThaBandHead—for an unfiltered conversation about the world of HBCU bands. Who's good, and who isn't.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
Florida A&M, to much scrutiny, named GOP-backed presidential candidate Marva Johnson the school's next leader. The crew will discuss the appointment for FAMU now and in the future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew discusses Donte Jackson's becoming Alabama A&M's new head basketball coach before discussing the two newest members of the HBCUAC, the new women's head basketball coach at Norfolk State, and Corey Booker's historic 25-hour speech.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew is back to recap the weekend of HBCU college hoops, including runs by Black College basketball squads, first-round exits, another complaint by a coach, and one school has a new change new football coach.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew is back to talk all things college basketball and the NCAA Tournament.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports team reacts to the news that Bowling Green hired former Tennessee State coach Eddie George over the weekend. We will discuss why, what it means for Tennessee State, and who the Tigers should hire next.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew returns to discuss who came out good (or not) during Saturday's HBCU Legacy Bowl game. We also examine Delaware State season ticket prices and preview the CIAA basketball tournament.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports panel reacts to the news that former NFL All-Pro Clinton Portis is the running back coach at Delaware State and what it means for the program. Oh, and the Hornets also released their 2025 schedule. MEAC commissioner Sonja Stills had some interesting comments about NIL, and we look at which HBCU football players made the most -- or not -- of the HBCU Combine. As always, we will have a fun off-topic segment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports team is back to discuss the HBCU Combine and who could jump on NFL radars, what to make of the last NCAA Tournament bracket predictions as they relate to HBCU women's basketball, why Alabama A&M is a surprise tournament contender and new Delaware State coach DeSean Jackson names his assistants.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The guys return to talk hoops. There is a lot of HBCU basketball, including Florida A&M, which is reportedly on the verge of extending its men's basketball coach. We run a portion of an interview conducted with HBCU basketball expert Liv For Hoops, grade the latest football coach hires, and speculate about a new FCS program that should be targeted by the MEAC.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew reacts to breaking news from our own Kenn Rashad that Grambling State and Jackson State will play in Las Vegas this fall and what it means for both schools and the SWAC. The guys also discuss Terrell Buckley's introductory press conference as Miss. Valley State coach, the turnaround of FAMU men's basketball, and our FUN & CONTROVERSIAL off-topic segment to close the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports team reacts to Miss Valley State's hiring of Terrell Buckley as its new head coach, explains why Michael Vick dreams of going to Power 5, and discusses how D2 HBCU basketball teams have held their own against their D1 counterparts. Then, we shift to the off-topic subject.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports team is back for another edition to react to the news that the Chicago Bears interviewed Eddie George for its vacant head coach job and what that means for him and HBCU coaches. The crew also discusses the South Heritage Classic being in limbo, Shady McCoy expressing a desire to be a head coach, and Florida Memorial moving on from Bobby Rome after winning seasons.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew returns to discuss Michael Vick's contract and all the perks and incentives that come with it. The group then compares the deal to others in the FCS and whether NSU paid too much before talking about HBCU women's and men's basketball and the weekly off-topic.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew checks in for the first time in 2025 to react to DeSean Jackson's introductory press conference at Delaware State and what Alabama A&M coach Sam Shade and Prairie View A&M Tremaine Jackson had to say after officially taking over.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
We talk more about Michael Vick, the Black College Football HOF Class of 2025, and Christmas.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports team discusses all that went down from the Celebration Bowl and what the outcome means for Jackson State and South Carolina State. The crew also discusses Michael Vick's interview for the Norfolk State job and whether the SWAC now has the advantage over the MEAC. We also talk to Jackson State defensive back Esiais Guthrie about the win and his Celebration Bowl experience.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew discusses the upcoming Celebration Bowl matchup between South Carolina State and Jackson State before pivoting to HBCU coaching fits. They then end the show by discussing comments made by Grambling State women's basketball coach Courtney Simmons on money games.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew recaps Jackson State's 41-13 win over Southern University to win the 2024 SWAC football championship.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
After Thanksgiving break, the HBCU Sports crew recap the weekend football games, including Virginia Union's big Division II playoff win, Tennessee State's loss to Montana in the FCS playoffs, and Southern's continued dominance in the Bayou Classic. The guys also discuss the State of the SWAC and HBCU women's hoops making a statement.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
2024 SWAC Football Championship featuring Jackson State and Southern University.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The SWAC head football coaches recap Week 14 and preview the upcoming football games with media members for the final week of the regular season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The full HBCU Sports crew looks ahead to the weekend football slate that includes D2 playoffs and one FCS HBCU trying to clinch a postseason berth. Before we hop off, the group will share their most unpopular personal opinions and talk about whether some HBCU football coaches know what they're getting into.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew breaks down an interesting weekend of HBCU football that included a monumental upset, championships crowned, thick six, and fisticuffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The SWAC head football coaches recap Week 13 and preview the upcoming football games with media members for Week 14.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew will review what transpired on Saturday, including D2 conference championship games being set. We also will look at possible clinching scenarios in the SWAC and the MEAC. The group will then take a look at who might be the HBCU football COY before getting into a little hoops talk.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The SWAC head football coaches recap Week 11 and preview the upcoming football games with media members for Week 12.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
Another Wednesday presents the opportunity to talk HBCU football, and that's what we will do. The panel will break down Saturday games, many featuring conference championship implications and what the outcome could mean. Then, we will pivot to our off-topic discussion about the 2024 presidential election result.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew looks back on Week 10 that saw surprising outcomes, record-breaking performances, and blowouts. The group discusses who are favorites in the CIAA and MEAC, whether or not Virginia Union ran up the score against Bluefield State, and whether SC State is the team to beat.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The SWAC head football coaches recap Week 10 and preview the upcoming football games with media members for Week 11.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew recaps Saturday's football games, including several conference games that helped determine possible postseason opportunities. The guys then discuss Mickey Joseph getting fined by the SWAC and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The SWAC head football coaches recap Week 9 and preview Week 10's upcoming football games with media members.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew previews Week 9 football games with the five games fans should watch on Saturday before eventually discussing Alcorn State's decision to end the women's soccer program for the 2024 season due to Title IX issues.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew—fresh off a weekend of games—recaps the Week 8 football slate, including big games in the SWAC, SIAC, and CIAA, and explains what it all means moving forward.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The head football coaches of the SWAC recap and preview upcoming games with media members.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The Roundtable crew examines the Week 8 slate, which includes a pair of SWAC division matchups that could determine who advances to the conference title game and an SIAC first-place battle that leads into a historic homecoming clash in the nation's capital. At the midway point, the panel grades HBCU football teams and wraps the show with a non-sports topic regarding Barack Obama's comments to Black men.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The discussion criticizes HBCU football teams for scheduling games against Virginia University of Lynchburg (VUL), deeming it a pointless and risky practice.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
Kenn Rashad and the rest of the HBCU Sports crew discuss why Mississippi Valley State should leave the SWAC and Division 1 to compete at the NCAA Division II level. Visit HBCU Sports - http://hbcusports.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
On this edition of HBCU Sports Live, the crew recaps Week 8 football games, including a crazy finish not seen by TV viewers. The guys then highlight the HBCU players of the week and discuss which HBCU football teams have a real shot at winning big down the stretch. Visit HBCU Sports - https://hbcusports.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The head football coaches of the SWAC recap and preview upcoming games with media members for Week 8.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew previews Saturday's top football games in the SWAC West. Then, the guys discuss changes within the NCAA that could impact HBCU athletics before veering off into silliness.Visit HBCU Sports at http://hbcusports.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew recaps a revealing Week 6 slate. The guys discuss whether anyone can challenge North Carolina Central and Johnson C. Smith before the conversation shifts to determining whether Alabama A&M is already out of the SWAC East race after a homecoming loss to Florida A&M. As a treat, publisher (and Gramblingnite) Kenn Rashad documents his trip to Southern vs. Nicholls. Visit HBCU Sports - https://hbcusports.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The head football coaches of the SWAC recap and preview upcoming games with media members for Week 7.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew previews Week 6 football games, discusses the Black College Player of the Year race, and looks at the best Black sitcoms.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew recaps a wild football weekend and more. Visit HBCU Sports for the latest HBCU sports information at https://hbcusports.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The head football coaches of the SWAC recap and preview upcoming games with media members.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports crew breaks down the upcoming and important games for Week 5, including conference matchups and the State Fair Classic, featuring Grambling and Prairie View A&M. The guys also discuss what's wrong with Alcorn State before reacting to the news that a WNBA player received a death threat.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The head football coaches of the SWAC recap and preview upcoming games with media members.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.
The HBCU Sports looks ahead to Saturday's games, including the Grambling-Jackson State tilt that is expected to be a rare sell-out at Eddie Robinson Stadium. The guys also talk about Eddie George wanting to play Jackson State again before pivoting to news outside of the HBCU sports world.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hbcu-sports-podcast--1692613/support.