HBCU Sports
  • SECTIONS
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Baseball
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Track & Field
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Bowling
    • Other Sports
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Features
  • BANDS
  • VIDEOS
  • AWARDS
    • Support the HBCU Sports Awards
    • Donor Wall
  • FORUMS
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE
  • SHOP
No Result
View All Result
HBCU Sports
  • SECTIONS
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Baseball
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Track & Field
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Bowling
    • Other Sports
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Features
  • BANDS
  • VIDEOS
  • AWARDS
    • Support the HBCU Sports Awards
    • Donor Wall
  • FORUMS
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE
  • SHOP
No Result
View All Result
HBCU Sports
No Result
View All Result
Home Football

The HBCU Friday Forecast: Week 10 Preview

Kendrick Marshall by Kendrick Marshall
October 31, 2014
0
holmes
428
VIEWS

You hear that sound?

It’s the loud, slow release of what once was celebratory energy building for Florida A&M’s homecoming now gone after head coach Earl Holmes was abruptly fired.

Everyone is demanding answers from Florida A&M Athletic Director Kellen Winslow.

The stunned Rattler players are.

The alums are.

The boosters are.

The fans are.

FAMU Trustee Torey Alston called the firing “culturally incompetent”

Holmes is no martyr here. There will be no pity party thrown in the wake of his departure. He was a below average head coach, as evidenced by a 6-16 record after taking over for Joe Taylor (ironically right before homecoming).

We all know Holmes was hanging on by a thread even after somehow leading FAMU to a pair of conference wins.

However, the way Winslow went about handling this process leaves much to be desired.

From reportedly having a third party notify Holmes of his demise, to talking down to the players who probed for an explanation to making this move during homecoming week.

It was all rotten just like the last few seasons of FAMU football have been.

FORECAST

Texas Southern versus Grambling State

Grambling has been one of the most consistent teams in all of HBCU football since starting the season 0-3. Five straight wins led by a steady offense and a defense that makes just enough plays to get by, has them think SWAC championship.

Texas Southern has cooled off after their hot start. The Tigers are still in the SWAC West race, though it will be difficult to beat a team that honestly believes it won’t lose another game.

Grambling State 30, Texas Southern 21

Alabama State versus Southern

The Hornets — with all their talent — was supposed to breeze to a SWAC East title. That was before they embarked on their annual mid-season swoon.  Alabama State is the biggest tease in the SWAC.

Southern, who still has a chance to defend its division and league championship, are getting healthy at the right time just before the showdown in two weeks with Grambling.

Southern 27, Alabama State 23

North Carolina Central versus Bethune-Cookman

NCCU wasn’t suppressed to be here. But they are thanks to wins over South Carolina State, Savannah State and Howard. The Eagles have acquitted themselves well in big games this season.

B-CU were manhandled — at least from an offense standpoint — by an always game SCSU bunch. It was not the performance we have come to expect under a Brian Jenkins coached team.  The Wildcats have opened the door for a number of teams in a crowded MEAC race.  Playing NCCU at home should help.

Bethune Cookman 30, North Carolina Central 27

Norfolk State versus Florida A&M

The Rattlers homecoming has been ruined by the bizarre firing of head coach Earl Holmes. We just don’t know how FAMU will respond in a game that matter a lot of Norfolk State.

Norfolk State has to take advantage of what figures to be a mentally wounded opponent to keep their hopes of winning the MEAC alive.

Norfolk State 20, Florida A&M 13

Tags: Bethune-CookmanFlorida A&MNorfolk StateSouthernTexas Southern
Kendrick Marshall

Kendrick Marshall

Kendrick Marshall is an award-winning journalist and a graduate of Jackson State University.

Related Posts

CAA divisional shift to impact HBCU baseball and softball teams

by HBCU Sports
June 16, 2025
0
CAA divisional shift to impact HBCU baseball and softball teams

CAA athletic directors have approved a new divisional scheduling format and a change to the way teams are determined for the conference championship in four different sports for...

Read moreDetails

Norfolk State agrees to home-and-home series with SEC school

by HBCU Sports
June 16, 2025
0
Norfolk State women holds off Howard to clinch MEAC regular season title

Norfolk State has finalized a home-and-home series with nationally ranked Ole Miss for the next two seasons. It marks a significant opportunity for NSU women's basketball to compete...

Read moreDetails

Former HBCU football coach wins UFL championship

by HBCU Sports
June 15, 2025
0
One-time HBCU football player Shannon Harris named UFL Coach of the Year

Shannon Harris, a former HBCU quarterback and Tennessee State alum, etched his name in the record books. On Saturday night, he became the first HBCU graduate to coach...

Read moreDetails

Florida A&M gets commitment from Florida Gators quarterback

by HBCU Sports
June 14, 2025
0
Florida A&M gets commitment from Florida Gators quarterback

Florida A&M is bolstering its quarterback lineup. The Rattlers received a commitment from transfer Lawrence Wright IV, the son of Florida Gators great Lawrence Wright III. Wright, who...

Read moreDetails

Prairie View’s 2025 SWAC recruiting class skyrockets up conference rankings

by HBCU Sports
June 13, 2025
0
HBCU football coach stands firm on candid transfer portal ground rules

Tremaine Jackson's association with Prairie View football already has the program No. 1 in the SWAC. According to the most recent 247Sports recruiting rankings, the Panthers have the...

Read moreDetails
Next Post
Tennessee State Falls To Eastern Kentucky 56-42

Tennessee State Falls To Eastern Kentucky 56-42

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Subscribe

RSS HBCU Sports Forums

  • Israel vs Iran - things us state media wont cover!
  • Conference realignment isn't over - PAC12 coming back
  • The SWAC's FABULOUS FIVE!!!
  • Tremaine Jackson wants Prairie View to not just be ‘elite SWAC school’
  • 1 man dead after being shot during ‘No Kings’ protest in Salt Lake City
  • Who is going to the parade?
  • Historic House v. NCAA Settlement gets Final Approval
  • The 23rd Thread about *rump
  • Am I the only One Confused About Why WIll Smith made this odd New Song?
  • Jade Cargill

  • TERMS & CONDITIONS
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • COMMENT POLICY
  • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
 CONTACT US

© 2025 RASHAD MEDIA - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PARTNER OF IONE DIGITAL / CASSIUS NETWORK

No Result
View All Result
  • SECTIONS
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Baseball
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Track & Field
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Bowling
    • Other Sports
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Features
  • BANDS
  • VIDEOS
  • AWARDS
    • Support the HBCU Sports Awards
    • Donor Wall
  • FORUMS
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE
  • SHOP

© 2025 RASHAD MEDIA - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PARTNER OF IONE DIGITAL / CASSIUS NETWORK

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • SECTIONS
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Baseball
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Track & Field
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Bowling
    • Other Sports
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Features
  • BANDS
  • VIDEOS
  • AWARDS
    • Support the HBCU Sports Awards
    • Donor Wall
  • FORUMS
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE
  • SHOP

© 2025 RASHAD MEDIA - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PARTNER OF IONE DIGITAL / CASSIUS NETWORK

X