2016 HBCU Football Thread - Interview w/ NC A&T's All-Time Leading Receiver

[RammerJammer]

What about for homecoming?

Well Tuskegee was their homecoming until 2012. But now they play Stillman or another SIAC school at the end of the season but the attendance is meh. My problem with a lot of HBCU fans is that we're so fixated on that one classic. Look at other small schools like Jax State or GA Southern, packed every Saturday, not just a rivalry game.

 

[MostReal]

I think it's time to cut down on some of the classics, keep the traditional but other than that keep games at home/away.

This is the approach Alcorn has taken and it's been spectacular in raising our attendance. Winning is the biggest contributing factor though.

 

[Motife43]

I think it's time to cut down on some of the classics, keep the traditional but other than that keep games at home/away.

This is the approach Alcorn has taken and it's been spectacular in raising our attendance. Winning is the biggest contributing factor though.

With Jay Hopson moving on, what do you think the team will look like in the coming years?

 

[MostReal]

With Jay Hopson moving on, what do you think the team will look like in the coming years?

I'm pretty familiar with the roster and honestly the talent is getting a huge jump compared to the previous championship teams.
It was imperative for us to maintain the offensive and defensive schemes with Hopson departure. The continuity will sustain us.
I think this is an evaluation year for Mcnair, do I see a 3 peat? not likely

But if we get 8 wins it's going to be hard on the SWAC for years to come. Mcnair taught the guy in my avatar. He's also the original Air Mcnair so we will pass more probably

 

[Motife43]

MEAC/SWAC previews from Emory Hunt

 

[Motife43]

Also, saw this floating on my Twitter timeline.

Who do yall think would win?

 

[soulfuljah]

Well Tuskegee was their homecoming until 2012. But now they play Stillman or another SIAC school at the end of the season but the attendance is meh. My problem with a lot of HBCU fans is that we're so fixated on that one classic. Look at other small schools like Jax State or GA Southern, packed every Saturday, not just a rivalry game.

Agreed regarding your last statement.

And yall got us (Miles) again this year. Voted Preseason #1 in the SIAC,so I feel good about this year. Plus with the wife being MMH and me being PMM, gotta be there to see us get at State's band again and hit the wife with the

 

[Paradise50]

Also, saw this floating on my Twitter timeline.

Who do yall think would win?

SWAC had some talent pass through

 

[Optimus Prime]

Also, saw this floating on my Twitter timeline.

Who do yall think would win?

That backfield of Herchel and Bo

 

[Motife43]

Those defenses are treacherous. I could see it being a low scoring game, 10-7 SEC wins. Imagine them headslaps Deacon Jones would give Michael Oher

Have that man lining up on the wrong side of the ball like

 

[Motife43]

I feel like I've been posting in this thread too much today lol

But the season's around the corner and me and my brehs on the HBCU Voice podcast are gearing up for some football related episodes

I know yall are alums and supporters of various schools, is there anybody in particular you'd like us to interview or certain topics yall want to hear us discuss?

You can reply here, shoot me a PM, or shoot an email to my homie/host of the show Jonathan at jalexander at newsobserver.com

to all yall

 

[mcellas]

Treon Harris looking at Famu and Hampton

 

[Motife43]

 

[Big Boss]

 

[Motife43]

The season is upon us!! I'm in Big 12 country now so I'll be at more of those games than HBCU ones

Hittin Valley vs TSU next month, hoping to get to Central's homecoming, and definitely gettin back to Atlanta for the Celebration Bowl