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SIAC Sit Down | Lane College Head Coach Stanley Connors | Breathing Fire Back Into the Dragons
This week on the SIAC Sit Down, Sly and Jamie welcome Coach Stanley Conner, the head football coach of the Lane College Dragons, for an in-depth conversation about leadership, football, and faith.Coach Conner shares his remarkable coaching journey, reflecting on the experiences and lessons learned throughout his career, including his previous head coaching stops that helped shape his approach to building successful programs.
The conversation also dives into the challenges of recruiting in today's rapidly changing college football landscape. Coach Conner discusses how he navigates the transfer portal era, identifies talent, and builds relationships with student-athletes and their families.
In addition, Coach Conner opens up about the role his faith plays in his life and coaching philosophy, explaining how it helps guide his decisions, develop young men, and remain focused through the highs and lows of the profession.
Finally, the group looks ahead to the upcoming season as Coach Conner outlines his vision for the Lane College Dragons and what fans can expect from the program this year.
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This week on SIAC Sit Down, Sly and Jamie welcome one of the most respected coaches in HBCU football, Edward Waters University Head Coach Brian Jenkins, for an in-depth conversation about his life, career, and vision for the Tigers.
Coach Jenkins takes us back to his roots in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, sharing how his passion for football led him into coaching and the mentors who helped shape his journey.
The conversation dives into his incredible run at Bethune-Cookman, where he built a championship culture and led the Wildcats to multiple conference titles while becoming one of the winningest coaches in HBCU football.
Coach Jenkins also discusses accepting the Edward Waters job just two weeks before fall camp, the challenges of stepping into a new program on short notice, and the opportunity to build something special in Jacksonville.
He shares his thoughts on working alongside Athletic Director Ashley Conner and President A. Zachary Faison, explaining why he believes the university is positioned for success both on and off the field.
Finally, Coach Jenkins lays out his vision for the upcoming season, the culture he's creating, and what Tiger fans can expect as Edward Waters continues to rise.
🔥 If you love HBCU football, SIAC news, and exclusive interviews with the biggest names in the game, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
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This week on The SIAC Sit Down, Sly and Jamie welcome Coach Terry Sims, Head Football Coach at Clark Atlanta University, for an engaging and insightful conversation about his life, career, and vision for the Panthers football program. Coach Sims discusses what made Clark Atlanta University the right fit for him and why he was excited about the opportunity to lead one of the SIAC's most storied programs. He reflects on his coaching journey, sharing the experiences and lessons that helped shape him into the leader he is today. The conversation also dives into recruiting at CAU, where Coach Sims explains how he identifies the right student-athletes to represent the university both on the field and in the classroom. He discusses the importance of finding young men who embrace the academic standards and culture that make Clark Atlanta special. Growing up in Jesup, Georgia, had a major impact on Coach Sims' values and approach to leadership. He shares how his hometown helped shape his work ethic, character, and passion for helping young people succeed. Coach Sims also talks about some of the coaching mentors and role models who influenced his career, offering insight into the philosophies and leadership styles that continue to guide him today. Don't miss this outstanding conversation with one of the SIAC's most respected coaches as Sly and Jamie bring you another must-watch episode of The SIAC Sit Down. 📺 Subscribe for more SIAC football coverage, exclusive interviews, and in-depth analysis. #SIAC #ClarkAtlanta #CAU #ClarkAtlantaFootball #TerrySims #HBCUFootball #HBCUs #TheSIACSitDown #CoachWorkMedia #CollegeFootball #PanthersFootball #SlyAndJamie""
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Fort Valley State head football coach Marlon Watson joins The SIAC Sit Down to talk about year two with the Wildcats, building a winning culture, recruiting “winners,” and why the message this spring is simple: “No more milk.”
Coach Watson opens up about his first year as a head coach, the lessons from close losses, the importance of finishing games, and the support he has received from Fort Valley State's AD. He also discusses HBCU coaching, mental health, family balance, the transfer portal, and why Fort Valley State is one of the best places for young men to grow on and off the field.
Can the Wildcats take the next step in the SIAC? Coach Watson believes the foundation is already being built.
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On this episode of "The SIAC Sit Down", Sly The Sports Guy and Jamie Walker welcome new **Savannah State head football coach Thomas Howard** for a wide-ranging conversation about his coaching journey, his return to the SIAC and his vision for the Tigers.
Howard reflects on his path from Morehouse to Allen, North Carolina A&T, South Carolina State, Alabama A&M, Fayetteville State and now Savannah State. He breaks down what made Savannah State the right fit, how he is attacking recruiting in Georgia and the surrounding region, and why community support will be central to rebuilding the program.
The conversation also gets into the realities of becoming a first-time head coach, the importance of player relationships, building a winning mentality, spring football plans and the challenge of opening the season against major SIAC competition. Howard makes it clear: Savannah State wants to be fast, physical, disciplined and ready to make people “come down to Savannah and see about us.”
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It's time to reveal the basketball rosters for the 2026 HBCU All-Star game scheduled for Final Four Weekend in Indianapolis. Travis L. Williams joins us to announce both teams, as well as the coaches and players of the year.
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The HBCU Gameday Hoop Squad is back breaking down another wild week of HBCU basketball across the SWAC, MEAC, and CIAA.Host Tolly Carr is joined by Olivia Antilla — affectionately known as Liv For Hoops, HBCU basketball insider and former Florida A&M star who scored over 1,700 career points — along with Wilton Jackson, now a full-time professor at Jackson State University.This episode covers:Jackson State vs. Tennessee State returning in football (John Merritt Classic)The chaos of SWAC women’s basketball and Southern’s shocking loss to FAMUWhy Florida A&M, Alabama A&M, and Jackson State are dangerous moving forwardMEAC women’s contenders and whether UMES has truly arrivedDaeshun Ruffin’s scoring explosion and the SWAC Player of the Year raceGrambling State, Prairie View, and the depth of the SWAC menCIAA men’s basketball spotlight on Fayetteville State and Virginia UnionWhy HBCU rivalries always deliver — regardless of recordsIf you love HBCU hoops, real analysis, rivalry energy, and honest basketball talk, this episode is for you.📌 New episodes weekly📌 Subscribe for HBCU football & basketball coverage📌 Follow HBCU Gameday for updates, previews, and breakdownsShop the HBCUGameday store
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#HBCUFootball #HBCUGameday #CelebrationBowlFootball season may be over on the field, but the HBCU football offseason is just getting started.In this episode of HBCU Gameday, the crew breaks down the latest headlines shaping the landscape of Black college football, including eight head coaching vacancies, major contract news, record-setting TV viewership, and a key quarterback entering the transfer portal.🔍 Topics Covered:8 open head coaching jobs across HBCU football, including Clark Atlanta, Bowie State, Savannah State, Florida A&M, Morehouse, and moreThe surprising departure of Teddy Keaton at Clark Atlanta and what may come nextWhy Quinn Gray appears poised to take over at Florida A&MMarshall Faulk’s historic three-year, $1.2 million contract at Southern University, making him one of the highest-paid HBCU coachesLarry Scott leaving Howard University for Auburn, and an evaluation of his tenure with the BisonCelebration Bowl TV ratings: 2.3 million viewers on ABC, a 12% year-over-year increase, peaking near 3 million in overtimeSWAC Offensive Player of the Year Andrew Body is entering the transfer portal, and what it means for Alabama State and QB Te’Shaun Smoot#HBCUFootball #HBCUGameday #CelebrationBowl #SWAC #MEAC #CollegeFootball#MarshallFaulk #TransferPortal #HBCUCoaches
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It’s Celebration Bowl Week in Atlanta! Tolly Carr and Wilton Jackson break down Prairie View A&M’s shocking SWAC Championship win over Jackson State, what really happened inside The Vet, and how the Panthers’ “No Name Defense” shut down one of the nation’s top rushing attacks.We also take a deep dive into Prairie View vs South Carolina State, including:🔥 QB comparison — William Atkins IV vs Cameron Peters🔥 Why third-down conversions may decide the Celebration Bowl🔥 How PV’s physicality stacks up with SC State🔥 Key matchups, red-zone threats, and defensive identitiesPlus…🎺 Battle of the Bands Preview: FAMU vs Southern, Miles vs Fayetteville State📈 Celebration Bowl attendance trends🏆 What each fanbase brings to Atlanta👀 The national spotlight of ABC’s broadcast and why this is a legacy moment for both programsTap in all week long for full Celebration Bowl coverage from HBCU Gameday!
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The MEAC and SWAC championships are officially on the line, and Week 13 might be the wildest weekend of the HBCU football season! We break down Delaware State vs. South Carolina State for the MEAC crown — winner goes straight to the Celebration Bowl. No tiebreakers. No math. Just football.In the SWAC, it’s Soul Bowl time: Jackson State vs. Alcorn State, and the stakes could not be higher. If JSU wins, they’re in the SWAC Championship. If they lose and Alabama State wins, the Hornets punch their ticket to face Prairie View A&M.Plus:– How Prairie View locked up the SWAC West– Who REALLY looks like the most dangerous team in the MEAC– DeSean Jackson's impact on Delaware State’s turnaround– Why Jackson State’s freshman QB Jared Lockhart is peaking at the perfect time– Florida Classic preview: FAMU vs Bethune-CookmanThis is your full breakdown of the most important weekend of the season.🟣 MEAC Championship Preview🟡 SWAC Division Race Explained🔵 Celebration Bowl Stakes🔥 Player analysis, coaching trends + playoff energy
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Cobi sits down with Coach Nemo Washington—Delaware State’s offensive coordinator, former Bowie State QB, and NFL Diversity Coaching Fellow with the Cleveland Browns—opens up like never before.
From growing up in Atlanta and Seat Pleasant, to battling a rare brain cyst in college, to being spiritually redirected from player to coach, Nemo’s journey is one of calling, adversity, and grace. He talks about Coach Damon Wilson saving his career, how Deshaun Jackson’s staff energized DSU football, and the 65+ years of NFL experience now sitting inside the Hornets’ meeting room.
We also dig into:
– How DSU built its identity through “dog mentality,” detail, and resilience
– His “Slide First” offensive philosophy
– What makes a real “dog” on film
– How NFL scouting, detail, and professionalism shape his coaching
– The dual identity of Coach Washington: calm off the field, pure fire on it
– Why relationships, faith, and family keep him grounded
– Why HBCU coaches belong on NFL staffs—and which ones deserve a shotThis is storytelling. This is vulnerability. This is HBCU football culture at its best.
If you love HBCU football, MEAC storylines, Bowie State legends, or Delaware State’s rise under DeSean Jackson… this interview is a must-watch.
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro
00:32 – Growing up in Atlanta & Seat Pleasant
03:04 – The brain cyst + adversity changing his calling
05:50 – How Coach Damon Wilson saved his career
11:56 – “Slide First” philosophy explained
12:36 – The two versions of Nemo: coach vs person
15:40 – Cleveland Browns fellowship + NFL lessons
18:37 – Why HBCU coaches belong in the League
21:10 – Teaching DSU players how to be pros
23:00 – How to spot a “dog” on film
27:10 – How coaching today has changed with parents, attitudes, and players
30:27 – Inside DSU’s 65+ years of NFL experience
33:09 – His role in DSU’s identity shift
34:27 – What he hopes players feel from him
36:10 – Who Nemo Washington is outside football -
Steven welcomed viewers to "Verified Sources with SJG on HBCU Game Day" and introduced Jacqie McWilliams-Parker, the Commissioner of the CIAA, who has led the organization for over a decade. They discussed the CIAA's new partnership with Marcus Graham, the growth of emerging sports like women's flag football, and the excitement around the upcoming football championship. The conversation also touched on the CIAA's efforts to support student-athletes and advance their institutions.
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The regular season is over but there is plenty of fun to go around.
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Clark Atlanta ends the season with a statement win over Morehouse in the Big Cat Classic! Coach Teddy Keaton joins Sylvester “Slider” Williams to break down the rivalry game, highlight standout players like Xavier Jackson, Jalen Samuels, and Amon Harris, and reflect on the Panthers’ growth and resilience this season.
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Welcome to The Coach Teddy Keaton Show, presented by HBCU Gameday.This week, host Sylvester “Sly” Williams sits down with Coach Teddy Keaton to break down Clark Atlanta’s road trip to Kentucky State, where freshman quarterback Xavier Jackson and wide receiver Amon Harris put up eye-popping numbers despite the loss.Coach Keaton opens up about the team’s resilience, emotional maturity, and the importance of “playing the next play.” He also discusses the leadership of his seniors, including Harris’ All-American-level season, and previews the Battle of the AUC matchup against Morehouse College — a rivalry that means everything to Panther Nation.Plus, hear Coach’s thoughts on:🏈 The growth of his young quarterback🏈 Leadership and accountability in tough times🏈 What it takes to “set the temperature, not read it”🏈 Senior Night at CAU and the final push to finish strongSponsored by The Anthony Lawrence Collection, your source for official NCAA-licensed HBCU apparel — including Coach Keaton’s signature line.#HBCU #ClarkAtlanta #CoachTeddyKeaton #HBCUGameday #SIAC #HBCUFootball
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The SIAC is peaking at the perfect time for HBCU football fans. We break down Albany State’s narrow win over Savannah State, Fort Valley’s statement vs. Miles, Kentucky State’s fireworks (hello, Darius Cyprien), Central State’s upset at Edward Waters, Tuskegee’s homecoming dub, Allen’s bounce-back vs. Morehouse, and Benedict’s homecoming business vs. VUL. Then we drop leaderboards (passing/rushing/receiving/defense) and dive into Rivalry Week previews: Clark vs. Morehouse, Benedict at Savannah State, Kentucky State at Lane, the Fountain City Classic, Tuskegee vs. Miles (at Legion), and Allen vs. Edward Waters in Winnsboro. Tap in for picks, context, and playoff implications across the SIAC. #SIAC #HBCUChapters👇00:00 Intro & Set-up01:00 Albany State edges Savannah State (21–18)05:40 Fort Valley clamps Miles; second-half D takes over10:58 Kentucky State’s air show: Cyprien (6-254-3) & McCall cook CAU17:40 Central State upsets Edward Waters; 5 INTs forced (Dylan Perry x3)21:50 Tuskegee wins HC vs. Lane (18–13); McGrew steady, dual-threat24:10 Allen 28–17 Morehouse; Dismukes efficient, Fabian Duncan grinds28:45 Benedict 42–10 VUL; trenches dominate, RB trio rolls37:05 Leaders: Jackson/Scott/Dismukes; Duncan & JTT; Amon Harris; Davis & Scarlet46:40 Rivalry Week: Clark vs. Morehouse picks48:50 Benedict @ Savannah State (defense/special teams edge)51:30 Kentucky State @ Lane (playoff math; strength of schedule)55:20 Fountain City Classic: Albany State vs. Fort Valley (strategy vs. pride)58:55 Tuskegee vs. Miles at Legion Field (who grew up faster?)01:01:05 Allen vs. Edward Waters in Winnsboro (stakes + crossover slot)01:06:45 Final picks & where the crew will be this weekend
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It’s the final week of the Division II HBCU football regular season, and everything’s on the line. Virginia Union has clinched its spot in the CIAA Championship after another dominant win behind star running back Curtis Allen — while Johnson C. Smith took down Fayetteville State in a defensive slugfest to keep the South Division race alive.
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SJG, Vaughn, Josh, and Cobi hold a round table discussion about The HBCU sports round table.
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