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Why I will be Attending the Hampton game, with or without the AOB.
We are planning to attend the Hampton vs TSU game on September. Since I am all in for cost savings, we are staying with a few relatives.
Our relatives offered to watch our kids during the football game. While it would be great to attend a game without constantly going to the restroom or concession stands, we politely declined.
My love for HBCU sports was shaped and molded by grandparents. I recognize that I actually attend HBCU games and specifically TSU games because of them.
My grandparents were Alcornites and avid HBCU fans pre-classic and during the classic boom (60-90s). Their lavish Fall football travels included trips to the Circle City Classic, Southern Heritage Classic, Atlanta Classic, Bayou Classic, and many Alcorn vs JSU battles.
They weren’t changing their plans for anyone. If we wanted to see them, you must attend the nearest HBCU game. Family interactions were constantly centered around HBCU football.
In the 90s, HBCU Classic games were booming and many HBCUs benefited from that exposure. Most of the classics payouts would cover the cost of band travel. They were also many recruiting and other events HBCUs participated in to grow their brand.
While our schools’ financial situations have changed over the years, I don’t think that my grandparent’s support of HBCU would have waned. They have attended many non-classic HBCU sporting events as well.
The classics and the two bands coming were a tradition. It was Not THE tradition. Home game attendance and interest in actually created the need for Classics in large cities to accommodate the crowds. The trend of HBCU supporters not attending home games and buying season tickets shouldn’t have occurred. Ideally, the classic should have encouraged more fans to attend the HBCU home games.
I don’t think HBCU football attendance should suffer just because a visiting school can’t bring their band. HBCUs might be able to get more creative when situations like that a occur. Could HBCUs bring in local High School bands, local marching bands, let other student organizations perform, or a celebrity performance?
You can still have a quality great game environment that highlights the black experience with only one band. I really attend these events for not only the enjoyment of rooting for TSU, but mostly for my kids. For my kids, they still get a chance to see black people in high leadership positions in charge of black institutions. They still get a chance to see many black professionals, black students striving for excellence, black cheerleaders and a royal court. They can see all that with or without two bands.
Since the economics of HBCU sports has drastically changed, HBCUs sending their bands to away games will increasingly become the exception more than the rule. I just find it odd that HBCU alumni often chide and ridicule HBCUs for not keeping traditions, while supporting PWIs whose traditions have constantly changed.
I hope to see you at the Hampton!
Sincerely,
Rodney Elam
Keys To Overcome Duke
TSU Men’s face their biggest challenge in quite some time playing and they have to do it in the famed Cameron Indoor. Here a few things TSU must overcome to even hang around with Duke.
Keep those Cameron Crazies Quiet
Probably the most intimidating bunch of folks. I am sure they will make a whole bunch jokes about our team.
Make Outside Shots
TSU Men currently average 37% from 3 point land. Delano Spencer and Darreon Reddick are going to need to have a great shooting night to keep us close. We average 71 points per game. That won’t be enough. Our bigs also need to make a few base line jumpers to open up the driving lanes for the guards.
Limit Turnovers
This probably the biggest concern going into this game. We average 15 TO a game. We can’t let them have extra scoring opportunities.
Easy Transition Baskets
We need to make sure we are getting a few easy baskets. Many of our shots are highly contested, which is evident by our low field goal percentage. Let’s get a few rebounds and a few steals and get the ball up the court quickly for easy scores. We will need it because Duke is a very good defensive team as well.
Lakatriona ‘Bernice’ Brunson First Female Football HC in Florida
New Miami Jackson head coach Lakatriona Brunson and defensive coordinator Luther Campbell. https://t.co/jTpJpVjYoM—
David Furones (@DavidFurones90) February 08, 2016
Former TSU Basketball standout Lakatriona Bernice Brunson has been named the first Female Head Coach in Miami, Florida. (Yes, Uncle Luke is the Defensive Coordinator)
Miami Jackson Senior High School announced Monday that they have hired Lakatriona “Bernice” Brunson as its new head football coach, the first female to fill that role in state history.
“As a woman, I’m ready for everyone to judge me because it’s a man’s field,” Brunson said during her introductory media appearance at the school.
Brunson, who was already a physical education teacher at the school, replaces former Miami Hurricanes star Earl Little, who resigned after two seasons at Jackson.
In one of her first moves with the program, Brunson hired rap legend Luther Campbell as an assistant coach.
Tenn State AOB at The Honda Battle of The Bands
Tenn State Football Ranks 14th in Average Attendance
The Final Stats are in and TSU ranks 14th in average attendance with 14, 620 per game. A total of 58,481 fans saw TSU over the season at 4 home games. We are second two Jacksonville St in the OVC and we 5th amongst HBCUs.
Many TSU fans think that buying a ticket is enough but you ticket isn’t a donation. If you want to officially support TSU Athletics then you should find the nearest seat in the stadium.
Aristocrat of Bands Launch Fundraising Campaign For New Uniforms
The Aristocrat of Bands has launched a fundraising campaign to raise $300,000 for new uniforms.
$600 will fund one band uniform, but any size gift will help the AOB reach their goal!
If you would like to support the campaign, please donate at the Aristocrat of Bands Foundation Account page. Please specify AOB Band Uniforms in the notes section.
Go Big Blue!
2015 John Merritt Classic Promo
I love the new promo for the John Merritt Classic. I am so glad both Universities are using social media to promote the game! #beatASU
Former TSU Football Player Was Affected by The Charleston Shooting
Sharonda Singleton was living what would appear to be a full and busy life.
She was also a reverend at Emanuel AME Church, and she was a member of a sporting family.
She was married to Christopher Singleton, who played football at Tennessee State University. And her son, Chris, who was born in 1995, plays baseball for Charleston Southern University.
Before fighting off tears as he hugged his teammates, Chris Singleton described his mother as “a God-fearing woman (who) loved everybody with all her heart.”
“Love is always stronger than hate,” he told reporters. “So if we just loved the way my mom would, then the hate won’t be anywhere close to what it is.”
TSU Alum Anthony Mason Where Are They Now In Sports
28th & Jefferson 