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  • S2026 · E23
    Yesterday · 40 min

    FIRST WIN! Coach Thomas Howard Makes History | Savannah State 38, Allen 36 | Previewing SpellHouse

    The Thomas Howard Show is back — and this time, Coach Howard has something BIG to celebrate! Savannah State University picked up a thrilling 38-36 victory over Allen University, giving Thomas Howard his first win of the 2026 season and the first victory of his career as a head coach! 🐯🏈 Coach Howard breaks down the exciting victory, talks about the fight and resilience his Tigers showed, and reflects on what this milestone means for him and the Savannah State football program. Then, Coach Howard looks ahead to a HUGE matchup against Morehouse College during the Maroon Tigers' Homecoming celebration — SPELLHOUSE! This game carries an extra-special meaning for Coach Howard. A Morehouse alumnus, Howard will return to BT Harvey Stadium for the second time as a member of the visiting team. Now, he'll lead the Savannah State Tigers into one of the biggest atmospheres in the SIAC. 🔥 First career win 🐯 Savannah State 38, Allen 36 🏈 Coach Howard breaks down the victory 👀 Previewing Savannah State vs. Morehouse 🎓 A Morehouse alum returns to BT Harvey Stadium 🏠 SPELLHOUSE Homecoming matchup Don't miss this episode of The Thomas Howard Show, hosted by Sly Williams! 👍 LIKE the video 💬 COMMENT your thoughts 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more Savannah State football coverage #ThomasHowardShow #SavannahState #SavannahStateFootball #TigerFootball #SIAC #HBCUFootball #Morehouse #SpellHouse #CollegeFootball #HBCUSports

  • S2026 · E22
    Sunday · 51 min

    Protecting the Game and What is means for HBCU's | Queens of the Yard

    Queens of the Yard is back as HBCU sports enters one of the busiest stretches of the fall. This week, Sheena breaks down the Protect College Sports Act and what its proposed changes involving NIL, transfers, revenue sharing, women’s sports and media infrastructure could mean for HBCUs. Then it’s Around the Yard with a look back at a big weekend of HBCU football, including wins from Jackson State, South Carolina State, North Carolina A&T, Delaware State, Virginia State, Kentucky State and more. And with October officially here, it’s time for the Homecoming Roll Call as some of the biggest weekends on the HBCU calendar approach. Later, HBCU FC joins the show to discuss the growth of HBCU soccer, the rise of women’s soccer, recruiting and scouting opportunities, the HBCU FC Classic and what greater investment could mean for the future of the sport. Queens of the Yard — Where Every Crown Tells a Story. Subscribe to HBCU Gameday for more conversations covering HBCU sports, culture and the women helping shape both.

  • S2026 · E18
    October 1 · 40 min

    The Young Tigers lose a close one to Miles College --- Thomas Howard Show

    The Tigers are getting better every single week! 🐯🏈 On this week’s Thomas Howard Show, Coach Thomas Howard breaks down a hard-fought battle against Miles College that came down to the wire. Savannah State fought until the final whistle and came just short of pulling off the victory. Coach Howard talks about: 🏈 The close loss to Miles College 💪 How hard his team fought from start to finish 📈 The major improvements the Tigers are making week by week 🔥 Building confidence and continuing to develop as a team 🎯 What the Tigers must do moving forward 🐯 TIGER OF THE WEEK: COACH CLYDE GRADY This week’s Tiger of the Week is Defensive Coordinator Clyde Grady! Coach Grady joins the show to talk about his coaching journey, his experiences in football, and the path that brought him to Savannah State. The Tigers may have come up short against Miles, but the progress is clear—and Coach Howard and his team are continuing to build. Watch, LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE to stay connected with Savannah State Football and the Thomas Howard Show! #ThomasHowardShow #SavannahState #SavannahStateFootball #SSU #Tigers #HBCUFootball #SIACFootball #ClydeGrady #TigerOfTheWeek #CollegeFootball #HBCU

  • S2026 · E17
    September 29 · 37 min

    EDWARD WATERS WINS AGAIN! Coach Brian Jenkins Talks Morehouse Win & HUGE Kentucky State Showdown!

    The Tigers are rolling! 🐅🔥 On this week’s Brian Jenkins Show, host Sly Williams sits down with Edward Waters University Head Football Coach Brian Jenkins to break down the Tigers’ impressive 46-30 victory over Morehouse College. Coach Jenkins takes you inside the win, discusses what his team did well, what they still need to improve, and the momentum surrounding Edward Waters football. Then, the focus shifts to the BIG ONE… 🏈 EDWARD WATERS vs. KENTUCKY STATE 🏈 Both teams are undefeated in SIAC conference play, setting the stage for a major conference showdown with plenty on the line. Coach Jenkins previews the matchup, talks about the challenges Kentucky State presents, and gives his thoughts on what the Tigers must do to keep their conference run going. 🎙️ Hosted by Sly Williams 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: • Edward Waters 46, Morehouse 30 recap • What Coach Jenkins saw from his team • Key moments from the Morehouse victory • Lessons learned from the win • Edward Waters' undefeated conference start • Kentucky State matchup preview • What it will take to win the big SIAC showdown • Coach Jenkins talks Tigers football! 🐅 EDWARD WATERS FOOTBALL IS ON THE MOVE! Subscribe, like, comment and turn on notifications so you don't miss another episode of The Brian Jenkins Show! #EdwardWaters #EdwardWatersFootball #BrianJenkins #SIACFootball #HBCUFootball #KentuckyState #Morehouse #TigersFootball #HBCUSports #CollegeFootball

  • S2026 · E5
    September 28 · 59 min

    Queens Of The Yard_ S3, E5

    Football is heating up, the bands are battling for the top spot, and HBCU homecoming season is officially taking shape. 👑 Tonight on **Queens of the Yard**, Sheena gets into the biggest HBCU football storylines, the first **Band of the Year** rankings, *Cheeks In Da Seats*, homecoming concert lineups and the weekend games everybody should be watching. **Pull up live and join the conversation — because around the Yard, everybody has an opinion.**

  • S2026 · E15
    September 26 · 42 min

    From Miles to Savannah State — Coach Jenkins Breaks It Down | THE BRIAN JENKINS SHOW

    "🏈 THE BRIAN JENKINS SHOW | EDWARD WATERS UNIVERSITY Welcome to another episode of The Brian Jenkins Show, hosted by Sly Williams, featuring Edward Waters University head football coach Brian Jenkins. Coach Jenkins takes us inside the Tigers’ latest matchup against Miles College, breaking down the game, the challenges his team faced, the positives they can build on, and the areas that need improvement as the season moves forward. Coach Jenkins also looks ahead to this week’s matchup against Edward Waters’ upcoming opponent, discussing the game plan, preparation, and what the Tigers must accomplish to put themselves in position for success. Plus, Coach Jenkins gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Friday and Saturday game preparation—from the final details of the week to the routines, focus, and preparation that go into getting a football team ready for kickoff. 🎙️ Hosted by Sly Williams 🏈 Featuring Coach Brian Jenkins 🐯 Edward Waters University Tigers Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of The Brian Jenkins Show! #BrianJenkinsShow #EdwardWaters #EdwardWatersFootball #EWU #SIAC #CollegeFootball #HBCUFootball #SlyWilliams #Football"

  • S2026 · E14
    August 26 · 1 hr 51 min

    The SIAC Sit Down: Annual SIAC Preview Show

    The SIAC Sit Down: Annual SIAC Preview Show | 2026 Season Predictions & Week 0 Preview This week on The SIAC Sit Down, Sly and Jamie bring you their Annual SIAC Preview Show! 🏈 The guys go team-by-team through the conference, breaking down each squad’s schedule, key matchups, and what to expect heading into the 2026 season. They also reveal their predicted SIAC order of finish and debate which teams have what it takes to compete for the conference championship. Then, they turn their attention to Week 0, previewing every SIAC matchup and giving their thoughts and predictions on how the opening weekend could unfold. 🔥 TIMESTAMPS 🔥 SIAC Team-by-Team Preview 05:30 — Allen University 10:00 — Albany State University 15:20 — Benedict College 19:48 — Clark Atlanta University 22:23 — Central State University 28:20 — Edward Waters University 36:08 — Fort Valley State University 39:55 — Kentucky State University 46:45 — Lane College 50:30 — Miles College 54:50 — Morehouse College 1:02:40 — Savannah State University 1:07:00 — Tuskegee University 🏆 SIAC Predicted Order of Finish 1:17:00 — Jamie's Picks 1:20:12 — Sly's Picks 🔥 Week 0 Game Previews 1:29:00 — Week 0 Games 1:29:20 — Allen vs. Livingstone 1:31:00 — Albany State vs. FAMU 1:32:01 — Clark Atlanta vs. Grambling State 1:33:00 — FMU vs. Edward Waters 1:34:00 — Fort Valley State vs. Elizabeth City State 1:36:35 — Johnson C. Smith vs. Benedict 1:39:33 — Kentucky State vs. Central State 1:40:12 — Lane vs. Bethel 1:41:10 — Miles vs. Alcorn State 1:43:15 — Morehouse vs. UAPB 1:45:54 — Savannah State vs. South Carolina State 1:46:43 — Tuskegee vs. West Alabama Who do Sly and Jamie have winning the SIAC? Which teams are being slept on? Who has the toughest schedule? And which Week 0 matchup are you most excited to watch? 👇 Drop your SIAC predictions in the comments! Make sure you LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS so you never miss an episode of The SIAC Sit Down on HBCU Gameday! #SIAC #SIACFootball #HBCUFootball #TheSIACSitDown #HBCUFootball2026 #CollegeFootball #HBCUGameday #SIACPreview #Week0 #SlyAndJamie

  • S2026 · E13
    August 12 · 1 hr 12 min

    **The SIAC Sit Down: Benedict Head Coach Ron Dickerson Jr. | Family, Football & The Transfer Portal**

    The SIAC Sit Down is hitting the road! Sly and Jamie travel to Columbia, South Carolina for an exclusive conversation with Benedict College Head Football Coach Ron Dickerson Jr. Coach Dickerson Jr. opens up about his journey in football and the people who helped shape him along the way. He talks about the impact of his trailblazing father, his own coaching journey, and his experiences playing professional football in both the NFL and NFL Europe. He also gives viewers a personal look at the importance of family, sharing how much his wife has meant to his success both on and off the field. One of the biggest topics of the conversation is the transfer portal. Coach Dickerson discusses how Benedict's success on the field has helped put his players in position to receive opportunities through the portal — while also explaining how his coaching staff continues to work to make sure there is no falloff in the program's success. From family and football to coaching, leadership, player development, and navigating the modern college football landscape, this is a conversation you don't want to miss. Watch The SIAC Sit Down with Benedict College Head Coach Ron Dickerson Jr.! 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment with your thoughts 🔔 Subscribe to The SIAC Sit Down 📲 Share this interview with fellow HBCU football fans #TheSIACSitDown #BenedictCollege #RonDickersonJr #SIAC #HBCUFootball #HBCUGameday #CollegeFootball #TransferPortal #BenedictTigers

  • S2026 · E12
    August 5 · 47 min

    The SIAC Sit Down | Tuskegee University Head Coach Aaron James on Returning Home & Leading the Golden Tigers

    The SIAC Sit Down | Tuskegee University Head Coach Aaron James on Returning Home & Leading the Golden Tigers This week on The SIAC Sit Down, we welcome Tuskegee University Head Football Coach Aaron James for an inspiring conversation about his football journey, his coaching career, and what it means to lead one of the most tradition-rich programs in HBCU football. Coach James reflects on every stop along his coaching path, sharing the lessons he learned and how each experience helped prepare him for the opportunity to become the head coach at his alma mater. He also takes us back to his playing days in Alabama and his standout career as a quarterback at Tuskegee University, discussing how those experiences shaped the coach and leader he is today. One of the highlights of the conversation is Coach James opening up about what it means to return home to Tuskegee as the man in charge. He talks about the pride, responsibility, and honor of leading the same program that helped shape his life. The conversation also dives into the rich traditions of Tuskegee football, the championship standard that has defined the Golden Tigers for generations, and his vision for maintaining that legacy while building for the future. If you're a fan of HBCU football, college football, or great leadership stories, this is an episode you don't want to miss. 🔥 Topics Covered: Aaron James' coaching journey Lessons learned throughout his coaching career His playing days as a star quarterback at Tuskegee Returning to his alma mater as head coach The tradition and excellence of Tuskegee University football Building on the Golden Tigers' championship legacy 👍 Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more exclusive interviews and HBCU football coverage from The SIAC Sit Down! #SIAC #TuskegeeUniversity #TuskegeeFootball #AaronJames #HBCUFootball #GoldenTigers #CollegeFootball #TheSIACSitDown #CoachInterview #HBCUGameday

  • S2026 · E11
    July 29 · 1 hr 3 min

    SIAC Sit Down | David Bowser on Leading Albany State Football, Building Champions & the Golden Rams Tradition

    SIAC Sit Down | David Bowser on Leading Albany State Football, Building Champions & the Golden Rams Tradition This week on SIAC Sit Down, Sly and Jamie are joined by Albany State University Head Football Coach David Bowser for an in-depth conversation about his football journey, leadership philosophy, and the future of one of the SIAC's premier programs. Coach Bowser reflects on his coaching path, sharing the valuable lessons he learned at every stop along the way and how those experiences helped shape him into the leader he is today. He also looks back at his playing roots in North Carolina and discusses how those early experiences continue to influence his approach to coaching. During the conversation, Coach Bowser explains what it truly means to be the "CEO" of the Golden Rams football program, breaking down the responsibilities that go far beyond X's and O's—from building relationships and developing student-athletes to managing a championship culture. He also discusses the transition from coaching in the CIAA to leading one of the flagship programs in the SIAC, sharing what he expects from the conference and why he embraces the challenge of competing in one of HBCU football's most tradition-rich leagues. Finally, Coach Bowser talks about the incredible legacy of Albany State University football, the importance of honoring the program's rich tradition, and his commitment to maintaining the standard of excellence that Golden Rams fans have come to expect. Don't miss this insightful conversation with one of the top coaches in HBCU football! 🏈 Topics Include: Coach David Bowser's coaching journey Lessons learned throughout his career Playing football in North Carolina Being the "CEO" of the Albany State football program Transitioning from the CIAA to the SIAC Expectations for the Golden Rams Preserving Albany State's championship tradition Leadership, culture, and developing student-athletes 👍 Like • 💬 Comment • 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive interviews and SIAC football coverage. #SIAC #AlbanyState #GoldenRams #DavidBowser #HBCUFootball #SIACSitDown #HBCUSports #CollegeFootball #HBCUGameday #Football #CoachDavidBowser #SlyAndJamie

  • S2026 · E10
    July 22 · 55 min

    The SIAC Sit Down I From Blue Devil to Maroon Tiger, Morehouse College's Brad Sherrod I

    🏈 This week on The SIAC Sit Down, Sly and Jamie welcome Morehouse College Maroon Tigers Head Football Coach Brad Sherrod for an inspiring conversation about his football journey and his vision for the future of Morehouse football. Coach Sherrod reflects on his path through the game, sharing stories from his playing career and his time coaching at Duke University, where he developed as a leader and mentor. He also discusses the championship culture he built during his successful coaching stint in Texas and explains how he plans to bring that same winning mentality to the Atlanta University Center (AUC) and Morehouse College. From leadership and player development to building a championship program, Coach Sherrod gives fans an inside look at what they can expect from the Maroon Tigers under his direction. Don't miss this outstanding conversation with one of the SIAC's newest head coaches! 👍 Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more exclusive interviews, football talk, and everything happening around the SIAC. #SIAC #TheSIACSitDown #MorehouseCollege #MaroonTigers #BradSherrod #HBCUFootball #CollegeFootball #AUC #SlyAndJamie #CoachSherrod #HBCUSports #FootballTalk

  • S2026 · E9
    July 15 · 1 hr 6 min

    SIA Sit Down Miles College Coach Chris Goode

    The SIAC Sit Down returns with another outstanding conversation as Sly and Jamie welcome Miles College Golden Bears Head Football Coach Chris Goode to the show! Coach Goode shares one of the most inspiring journeys in football. From not starting until his senior year of high school, to earning a scholarship at the University of Alabama, he proves that determination and hard work can overcome any obstacle. Even more remarkable, Coach Goode reveals how he never started a single game at Alabama, yet still turned that opportunity into an impressive eight-year NFL career. After his playing days came to an end, Coach Goode's path took another unexpected turn. He discusses life after football, flipping houses, before discovering a new passion for coaching. From the arena football league to coaching at a post-graduate football academy, he explains how each stop prepared him for the opportunity to lead one of the SIAC's premier football programs. Coach Goode also reflects on the challenges of his first season as head coach at Miles College, the lessons learned from taking over the Golden Bears program, and how he and his staff are building a championship culture. Finally, he gives fans an inside look at what they can expect from Miles College football this season, including the team's goals, expectations, and what Golden Bears supporters should be excited about heading into the new year. If you're a fan of SIAC football, HBCU sports, coaching journeys, or inspiring stories of perseverance, this is an episode you don't want to miss! 🔥 Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more exclusive interviews with SIAC coaches, players, administrators, and the biggest names in HBCU athletics. 📺 Watch The SIAC Sit Down every week for in-depth conversations and unmatched coverage of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. #SIAC #MilesCollege #GoldenBears #ChrisGoode #HBCUFootball #HBCUSports #CollegeFootball #AlabamaFootball #NFL #TheSIACSitDown #CoachGoode #SlyAndJamie #HBCUGameday #FootballPodcast

  • S2026 · E8
    July 8 · 1 hr 20 min

    SIAC Sit Down From Louisiana Roots to SIAC Leadership | Kentucky State Head Coach Felton Huggins | SIAC Sit Down

    From Louisiana Roots to SIAC Leadership | Kentucky State Head Coach Felton Huggins | SIAC Sit Down On this episode of The SIAC Sit Down, we welcome Kentucky State University Head Football Coach Felton Huggins for an in-depth conversation about the journey that shaped one of the SIAC's most respected leaders. Coach Huggins reflects on his upbringing in Louisiana and explains how being raised by two educators instilled the values of discipline, accountability, and servant leadership that continue to define his coaching philosophy today. We also take a trip down memory lane as Coach Huggins discusses his standout playing career at Southeastern Louisiana University, a journey that earned him induction into the Southeastern Louisiana Athletics Hall of Fame before advancing to the NFL. The conversation continues with Coach Huggins sharing his coaching journey, why coaching at the Division III level was a pivotal step in his development, and how those experiences prepared him to lead a championship-caliber program at Kentucky State. If you're a fan of HBCU football, the SIAC, or simply enjoy hearing the stories behind successful coaches, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 🔔 Be sure to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more exclusive interviews and SIAC football coverage. #SIAC #KentuckyState #HBCUFootball #FeltonHuggins #Thorobreds #CollegeFootball #HBCU #Football #CoachInterview #SIACSitDown #HBCUGameday

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