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.
On this edition of the HBCU Athlete Profile, we highlight College and Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton a.k.a. Sweetness who played for the Tigers of Jackson State University from 1971-1974. Walter Payton's breakout performance with the Tigers came in his sophomore season against Lane College in which he scored a SWAC … Continue reading HBCU Athlete Profile: Walter Payton, Jackson State University
HBCUs have not only birthed great athletes they have also seen the emergence of great head coaches or great players turned great head coaches. Among these great coaches is Al Attles a former NBA player and Hall of Fame basketball out North Carolina A&T. Attles attended North Carolina A&T from 1956-1960 where he earned his … Continue reading HBCU Athlete/Coach Profile: Al Attles, North Carolina A&T
On this edition of HBCU Athlete Profile, we highlight NBA legend Earl "The Pearl" Monroe a combo guard (can play either point guard or shooting guard) who played for the Rams of Winston-Salem State University from 1963-1967. After a solid freshman season where he averaged just 7.1 points per game, Monroe wanted to leave college … Continue reading HBCU Athlete Profile: Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, Winston-Salem State University
On this edition of the HBCU Athlete Profile, we profile a former Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Vince Coleman who attended Florida A&M University (FAMU). While at Florida A&M, Vince was a two-sport athlete playing for the Rattlers' baseball and football team as a kicker from 1978-1981. In 1978, Vince Coleman was a part of … Continue reading HBCU Athlete Profile: Vince Coleman, Florida A&M University
There is only one man in NBA history that attended an HBCU that went on to win league MVP, Finals MVP and/or Finals MVP. His name is Willis Reed and he is a center who went on to become a Hall of Fame basketball player in the NBA. Before his NBA career, he played his … Continue reading HBCU Athlete Profile: Willis Reed, Grambling State University
When discussing the greatest athletes that have attended historically black colleges (HBCUs) one players' name that will always be mentioned is all-time great NFL wide receiver Jerry Rice. Most know him for his achievements in the NFL as a member of the San Francisco 49ers in the 1980s and 1990s, but not many people know … Continue reading HBCU Athlete Profile: Jerry Rice, Mississippi Valley State University
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