---
"title": "Watch: 2019 State Fair Classic football press conference"
"description": "Organizers of the annual State Fair Classic football game between Gambling State and Prairie View A&M kicked off a weeklong list of activities with a press conference held at Dallas City Hall on Monday. The presser featured Grambling head coach Broderick Fobbs and Prairie View A&M head coach Eric Dooley making his first official visit […]"
"date": "2019-09-23"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "Kenn Rashad"
"url": "https://hbcusports.com/2019/09/23/watch-2019-state-fair-classic-football-press-conference/"
"categories":
  - "Football"
"tags":
  - "Grambling"
  - "Prairie View"
---

# Watch: 2019 State Fair Classic football press conference

Organizers of the annual State Fair Classic football game between Gambling State and Prairie View A&M kicked off a weeklong list of activities with a press conference held at Dallas City Hall on Monday. The presser featured Grambling head coach Broderick Fobbs and Prairie View A&M head coach Eric Dooley making his first official visit to the event after being absent last year due to illness. Grambling athletic director David Ponton and Prairie View A&M interim AD Alicia Pete were also present, with each taking a moment to speak about their appreciation for the City of Dallas hosting the event. The Panthers (1-3, 1-1 SWAC) will be entering Saturday’s contest on a three-game losing streak after losing their first [conference game last Saturday to Alcorn State, 45-41](https://www.hbcusports.com/2019/09/22/alcorn-state-wins-seesaw-battle-over-prairie-view-am-45-41/). Fresh off of their [23-20 loss to Alabama State](https://www.hbcusports.com/2019/09/22/alabama-state-secures-first-conference-win-over-grambling-23-20/) last Saturday to begin conference play, the Tigers (0-3, 0-1 SWAC) are still looking for their first win of the season. Kickoff Saturday is set for 4 p.m. and will be played at the Cotton Bowl Watch the video below. https://youtu.be/50e4Y-aUKg0