Jarrett Hoffman

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Former HBCU football player of the year named to All-UFL team

5 days ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

Following the conclusion of its regular season, the United Football League (UFL) announced its All-League team, featuring a notable HBCU alum. Former Tennessee State wide receiver and Deacon Jones trophy recipient Chris Rowland was named to the All-UFL team as both a receiver and return specialist. Playing in all 10 games for the DC Defenders, Rowland finished second in the UFL in receiving yards (522) and third in total receptions (42), accounting for three touchdowns.
HBCU hires current women's basketball coach to lead entire athletic department

5 days ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

Talladega College has announced that Andre Payne, its former women’s basketball coach, will become its athletic director. This news comes less than two months after it was announced that Payne was being hired as the next men’s basketball coach at Allen University. In addition to taking over as AD, the school also announced that he will reclaim his role as Talladega’s women’s basketball coach. “I am thankful and excited about returning to Talladega College,” said Payne.
HBCU athletes punch tickets to NCAA track and field championships

1 week ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

Here is a comprehensive list of every HBCU athlete who advanced past the Regional rounds of the NCAA Division I Track & Field Championships, punching their ticket to Eugene, Oregon.
This HBCU claimed gold on the final day of the NCAA DII Outdoor Track & Field Championships

2 weeks ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

The NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships have concluded, and one HBCU squad took first place. Lincoln (MO) was the day’s biggest winner, closing out the day with a pair of top finishes in the respective 4×400 relays. After posting the fastest time in the preliminary round, Lincoln’s women’s 4×400 relay team took home the gold in the finals after posting a personal-best time of 3:32.62.
An HBCU sprinter qualified for 200-meter final in near photo finish at the NCAA D2 championships

2 weeks ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

Following an impressive first day at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships, nine HBCU athletes qualified for event finals. Lincoln (MO) sprinter Shantae George claimed the final qualifying spot for the women’s 200m by .002 seconds. George’s teammate, Shaneal-Clarke Giddings, advanced to the women’s 800m finals, automatically qualifying after finishing second in her preliminary heat.
Dillard track has a memorable day, top finishes in NAIA championship final

2 weeks ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

The NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships have concluded with Dillard athletes finishing in the top three events. Kevell Byrd’s spectacular collegiate career ended with two top-three finishes in the women’s 100m and 200m dash finals. She clocked in at 11.59 seconds in the 100m final, putting her in third place among the field. Later, she finished second in the 200m final with a time of 23.51 seconds.
HBCU sprinter keeps hopes of championship double alive at NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

2 weeks ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

On the second day of the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, one of the top HBCU sprinters qualified for her second event final. Dillard’s Kevell Byrd kept her hopes of a championship double alive, qualifying for the women’s 100m final after running an 11.81 in the preliminary round. Yesterday, Byrd advanced to the finals of the 200m, winning her heat in a time of 23.96 seconds.
This HBCU track team stood out at the NCAA Division II championships

2 weeks ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

The opening day of the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships was successful for HBCU athletes, with nine total advancing past the preliminary round into their respective event finals. Lincoln (MO)’s Shevanae Thomas was the first HBCU athlete to advance to an event final, making it into the women’s 400m final as an automatic qualifier after finishing second in her heat with a 52.24 time.
Longtime CIAA head coach takes Bluefield State basketball job

2 weeks ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

Following his departure from Fayetteville State, longtime CIAA men’s basketball coach Luke D’Alessio has found his new home within the conference. Bluefield State Big Blue, the reigning CIAA championship runner-up, will continue under Coach D’Alessio. This will serve as an unofficial trade, as former Bluefield State head coach Devin Hoehn, who left the team last month, is now the head coach at Fayetteville State.
Longtime CIAA head coach Luke D'Alessio takes Bluefield State basketball job

2 weeks ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

Following his departure from Fayetteville State, longtime CIAA men’s basketball coach Luke D’Alessio has found his new home within the conference. Bluefield State Big Blue, the reigning CIAA championship runner-up, will continue under Coach D’Alessio. This will serve as an unofficial trade, as former Bluefield State head coach Devin Hoehn, who left the team last month, is now the head coach at Fayetteville State.