My name is Jarrett Hoffman a.k.a Short Cuz the Sports Plug. I am a native of Prince George's County, Maryland and I am a recent graduate of Bowie State University with a B.S. in Communications concentrating in Broadcast Journalism. I am a sports fan aspiring to begin a career in sports writing and sports broadcasting.
Because the world of sports has such a deep and storied history, there will always be debates about who the greatest athletes are as every era is different. As sports and the athletes themselves continue to evolve, fans and pundits alike evolve as well demanding a new level of excellence with time. With that comes … Continue reading Past vs Present Boxing Dream Fights
Prior to the 1992 Summer Olympics, professional basketball players in the United States did not participate in the games with collegiate players representing the U.S. instead. The 1992 Olympics saw that change when the U.S. team formed what is now famously known as the "Dream Team." A team featuring 11 Hall of Famers including Michael … Continue reading NBA All-International Team
Every year, the NFL holds an NFL Honors ceremony to give out awards for the corresponding regular season. During the ceremony, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announces their new class for the upcoming year. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the defining achievement for the NFL's greatest players, coaches and contributors. It is … Continue reading 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class
There is so much to look forward to in the 2020-2021 NBA season which is set to begin tonight. We get a chance to see some old faces in new places including John Wall With the Houston Rockets, Russell Westbrook with the Washington Wizards, Gordon Hayward with the Charlotte Hornets, Montrezl Harrell and Dennis Schroder … Continue reading Top 10 Rookie Seasons in NBA History
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were institutions established to give African Americans an opportunity to gain an opportunity at an education when white institutions would not accept them. The first HBCU Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, formerly known as the African Institute and Institute of Colored Youth, was opened in 1837. Lincoln University, established in … Continue reading What If NBA Players Drafted From High School Attended HBCUs?
These are strange times that the NBA has never seen and may never see again (fingers crossed). The NBA actually played regular season games in July and August, playoff games in August and September and the NBA season was officially concluded in October. Now that the longest NBA season in history has ended, we can … Continue reading Biggest NBA Draft Steal Each Year Since 2010
On this edition of HBCU Athlete Profile, we highlight former NFL defensive end Richard Dent who attended Tennessee State University. Richard Dent played for the Tennessee State Tigers football team from 1979-1982 coached by Hall of Fame coach John Merritt. The team held an overall record of 35-6-1 winning two Black National Championships. The Tigers … Continue reading HBCU Athlete Profile: Richard Dent, Tennessee State University
On this edition of the HBCU Coach Profile, we highlight coach Jake Gaither former head football coach of the Florida A&M Rattlers. Jake Gaither attended Knoxville College, an HBCU in Tennessee, where he would also play football. After college, he became a high school football coach for a while during which he would earn his … Continue reading HBCU Coach Profile: Jake Gaither, Florida A&M University
On this edition of HBCU Coach Profile, we will be highlighting former Grambling State Tigers football coach Eddie Robinson. Coach Eddie Robinson briefly attended Southern University before transferring to the now-defunct HBCU Leland College where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in English. After graduating from Leland College, Eddie Robinson took the head coaching job … Continue reading HBCU Coach Profile: Eddie Robinson, Grambling State University
On the second edition of HBCU Coach Profile, we highlight W.C. Gorden the former head football coach for the Tigers of Jackson State University. W.C. Gorden attended Tennessee State University where he played football as a wide receiver as well as baseball. He graduated from Tennessee State in 1952 with a degree in health and … Continue reading HBCU Coach Profile: W.C. Gorden, Jackson State University
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