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Few HBCU quarterbacks drafted by NFL
The last quarterback from a historically black college or university to be drafted by the NFL was Alabama State University’s Tarvaris Jackson in 2006. Virginia Union University’s Shawheem Dowdy would like to end that decade-long drought. There’s no faking the tape measure, scales or radar gun, and Dowdy has what the scouts generally covet — a large, durable frame and a howitzer for an arm.
VUU heads to N.Y. for season opener Sept. 2 against LIU-Post
The New York City area was good to Virginia Union University football at least once before. Now the Panthers are hoping to strike gold again in the long shadows of Gotham to open their fourth season under Coach Mark James.
Memories of Kobe Bryant flood All-Star Game
Team LeBron won the game. Anthony Davis scored the game-clinching point. Kawhi Leonard was MVP. But memories of Kobe Bry- ant garnered people’s attention and thoughts the most at last Sunday’s 69th NBA All-Star Game in Chicago.
Ethiopian runners win Richmond Marathon
The Richmond Marathon is an annual gathering for thousands of local and state runners, plus a group of elite runners. Again, elite runners from an African nation were the winners last Saturday.
Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Famer Tim Brown dies
Former NFL great Tim Brown, who drew acclaim as an athlete, actor and singer, died Saturday, April 4, 2020, of complications from dementia. Mr. Brown was 82 and living in Palm Springs, Calif.
Kaepernick, Reid reach settlement with NFL
In what amounts to a secret agreement, Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid last week resolved their grievances with the NFL. They will receive an undisclosed settlement based on claims that NFL owners colluded against them as retaliation for kneeling during the playing of the national anthem.
VUU to induct 7 into Athletic Hall of Fame
Seven alumni with sparkling credentials have been chosen for induction into the Virginia Union University Athletic Hall of Fame.
Richmonders hoping to take Clemson to victory in College Football Playoff
It may be up to two Richmonders to achieve something no one else has been able to do — stop the University of Alabama. Keep your eyes on orange jerseys No. 99 and No. 12 for Clemson University in the College Football Playoff final on Monday, Jan. 7, in Santa Clara, Calif.
Rams wreak ‘Havoc’ at home and on the road
“Havoc” is alive and well at Virginia Commonwealth University, even though its founder, former Coach Shaka Smart, has left for Austin, Texas. In examining the Rams’ recent basketball statistics, you’d hardly suspect Coach Smart had been replaced by Coach Will Wade.
Quarterback sacked by DUI charge
Virginia State University is heading into its biggest game of the season minus a key component — quarterback Tarian Ayres.
VUU, now 4-0, returns to Lanier Field/Hovey Stadium to battle St. Aug’s
Oct. 1 game is Lucille Brown Community Football Bowl Day
The last time Virginia Union University won a CIAA football championship was in 2001. At least for now, 2022 is looking like ’01 again. But there is work to be done.
VCU has history of capitalizing on 3-pointers
Players, even coaches, come and go. But one thing seems constant regarding Virginia Commonwealth University hoops— the 3-pointer is a Rams center-ring attraction.
Black QBs in hot demand
It looks like a Black quarterback will be selected first in this year’s NFL draft. The question is which Black QB?
VUU has reinforcements in the house
There were two groups of basketball players at Virginia Union University this past season – the ones you saw and the ones you didn’t see.
Shaka Smart exits Texas for Marquette
As it turns out, Coach Shaka Smart’s most daunting opponent wasn’t so much the other teams he faced as it was the NBA.
Tomlin is winningest Black coach in NFL records
Make room at the top. A native Virginian is now No. 1 on the all-time list of NFL Black head coaches.
Thomas Jefferson High shuts out rival John Marshall 37-0
It’s like Thomas Jefferson High School has planted a “Do Not Enter” sign on its defensive goal line.
Elite African runners missing from this year’s Richmond Marathon
For those thumbing through the Richmond Marathon pre-race information, there was this snippet: “No prize money will be awarded in 2021.”
JM speeds on after speed bump
Don’t worry, John Marshall High fans. The basketball still has plenty of air in it on the North Side.
VUU men get big win against rival
Virginia Union University has known hard times this basketball season, but the way Coach Jay Butler sees it, “We’re 1-0 ... 1-0 with nine to go.” The CIAA Northern Divi- sion title is determined by divisional record and VUU started divisional play with a convincing 54-44 win at Virginia State as part of the Freedom Classic Festival.
