---
"title": "2008 Football Preview: Prairie View A&M University"
"description": "Could this be the season Prairie View A&M takes the next step to elite status in SWAC football? In 2007, the Panthers posted a 7-3 record, their first winning season since 1976 and their highest win total since 1964. With 15 returning starters, including SWAC Defensive Player of the Year in LB Zach East, Prairie […]"
"date": "2008-08-21"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "HBCU Sports"
"url": "https://hbcusports.com/2008/08/21/2008-football-preview-prairie-view-am-university/"
"categories":
  - "Football"
"tags":
  - "Prairie View"
---

# 2008 Football Preview: Prairie View A&M University

![](http://www.swac.org/multimedia/news_images/PV-CalvinHarris.jpg)Could this be the season Prairie View A&M takes the next step to elite status in SWAC football? In 2007, the Panthers posted a 7-3 record, their first winning season since 1976 and their highest win total since 1964. With 15 returning starters, including SWAC Defensive Player of the Year in LB Zach East, Prairie View A&M is looking to make a serious run at the SWAC title. The 2008 Prairie View A&M University Panthers football team will look to continue the programs recent trend of success as they get set to compete for a Southwestern Athletic Conference title. Prairie View A&M will feature a veteran ball club with the return of over 45 lettermen. Last season Prairie View A&M completed the regular season with a 7-3 overall record as they just barely missed a bid to participate in the 2007 SWAC Championship game. [Prairie View A&M Football Preview](http://www.swac.org/multimedia/2008_Prairie_View_AM_Fb_Preview.pdf) [ESPN Video Preview of the Panthers](http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?category%20Id=null&brand=null&videoId=3530351&n8pe6c=2%20)