JOINS BETHUNE-COOKMAN SIDELINING ALL SPORTS IN 2020-21 FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 24 - 30, 2020 Maryland-Eastern Shore bows out PRINCESS ANNE, Maryland — Out of Safety has been at the forefront for the ath- an abundance of caution and concern for the letic department during the Fall. While the ath- welfare of student athletes and the viability of letes were cleared physically and acclimated for ™ competing as COVID-19 positivity rates contin- a safe return to practice, measures were put into ually rise all over the country, the University of place utilizing NCAA safety recommendations Maryland Eastern Shore has decided to opt out and Center for Disease Control guidelines, but of athletic competition for the Spring semester of athletic competition at its core is not socially the 2020-21 athletic season. distant. “As we approached the Mid-Eastern Ath- least Jan. 1. Florida A&M University also an- “While our athletic training staff has worked letic Conference deadline (Nov. 16) for a de- nounced recently the cancellation of six of their tirelessly to make sure that our teams were prop- NFL Photo cision on our participation in the 2021 athletic sports, including football and women’s volley- erly acclimated to a return to practice and our BOGER: Morehouse grad year, it became clear that the responsible posi- ball. coaches and student athletes have worked to leads historic first all-black follow strict safety guidelines, the same factors MAKING NFL officiating crew in tion would be to forego this athletic season,” Dr. “With the long-term effects of the virus still Monday Night’s Tampa Heidi M Anderson, University President said. largely unknown, the current health and safety that drove us to push back competition to the be- HISTORY Bay vs. LA Rams game. “The health and safety of our student athletes, of our student athletes and staff as well as their ginning of January still exist today.” Davidson our coaches and our staff will always be our top future well-being must always be our top pri- said. “The situation is worse than it was when UMES CANCELS SPORTS; BCFHOF CLASS priority.” ority when making this decision,” Director of we shuttered things eight months ago during the MEAC Tournament.” ANNOUNCED; MEAC ALL-TIME FOOTBALLERS Maryland Eastern Shore is the second Athletics Keith Davidson said. “The university MEAC school to completely opt out of the moves forward with the mindset that we will use When student athletes return to campus for Spring joining Bethune-Cookman University. this time to better position and strengthen our the Spring semester, they will return to prac- Hawk Athletics had previously announced the programs to be able to better complete the 2021- tice and team activity if current state and local UNDER THE BANNER cancellation of all athletic competition until at 22 athletic year.” guidelines permit. WHAT'S GOING ON IN AND AROUND BLACK COLLEGE SPORTS ALL-BLACK NFL OFFICIATING CREW FEATURES THREE HBCU GRADS: Referee and lead official Jerome Boger, a graduate of Morehouse, back judge Greg Steed who finished at Howard and down judge Julian Mapp out of Grambling are three of the all African-American crew of officials who handled this week’s (Nov. 23) Monday Night Football match-up Steed of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams. It is the first time an all-black crew has officiated an NFL game. The other members of the crew are Barry Anderson (Umpire), Anthony Jeffries (Side Judge), Carl Johnson (Line Judge), and Dale Shaw (Field Judge). Most are part of Boger’s usual crew. Johnson and Steed, who both officiated at Super Bowl LIV in Miami in January, are joining the history-making team. Burl Toler was the first African-American official who worked as a head linesman from 1965 until 1980, officiating at Super Bowl XIV in 1979. “I am humbled to stand on the shoulders of the black officials who paved the way for me.” Boger said in a special NFL video. In a statement from the league, NFL executive vice GREG COLEMAN - Punter … Florida A&M University (1972-1975) … Selected 2021 Black College Football by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 14th round of the 1976 NFL Draft … Cincinnati president of football operations Troy Vincent said: “This Hall of Fame Class Announced Bengals (1976) … Cleveland Browns (1977) … Minnesota Vikings (1978-1987) … historic Week 11 crew is a testament to the countless and November 19, 2020 (Atlanta, GA) – The Black College Football Hall Washington Football Team (1988) … Earned the nickname “Coffin Corner” … First immeasurable contributions of black officials to the game, of Fame (BCFHOF) announced its 12th Class today – the Class of 2021. African American Punter in NFL history … Selected by the fans to the Vikings 40th their exemplary performance, and to the power of inclusion Six inductees were selected from a list of 25 Finalists who had been deter- Anniversary team … Born September 9, 1954. that is the hallmark of this great game.” mined earlier by the BCFHOF Selection Committee. JIMMY GILES - Tight End … Alcorn State University (1973-1976) … Selected by The Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021 includes: Coy the Houston Oilers in the third round of the 1977 NFL Draft … Houston Oilers (1976) CIAA HOOPS SET TO BEGIN JAN. 9 Bacon (Jackson State University), Greg Coleman (Florida A&M Uni- … Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1978-1989) … Detroit Lions (1986-1987) … Philadelphia CHARLOTTE, N.C. (November 18, 2020) – The versity), Jimmie Giles (Alcorn State University), Winston Hill (Texas Eagles (1987-1989) … Four-time Pro Bowler … For his career, Giles caught 350 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Southern University), Roynell Young (Alcorn State University) and passes for 5,084 yards and 41 touchdowns … Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor has announced its men’s and women’s basketball schedule Coach Willard Bailey (Virginia Union, Norfolk State University, St. … Born November 8, 1954. for the 2020-21 regular season. Paul’s College, Virginia-Lynchburg College). WINSTON HILL - Offensive Lineman … Texas Southern University (1959-1962) The modified schedule will feature a 16-game con- “On behalf of the Board of Trustees, congratulations to the Class of … Three-time All-Southwestern Athletic Conference selection … Selected by the Bal- ference slate, including ten divisional and six cross-divi- 2021,” said BCFHOF Co-Founder and 2011 Inductee Doug Williams. “It timore Colts in the 11th round of the 1963 NFL Draft … Baltimore Colts (1963) … sional contests, that begins on January 9 and continues is a significant achievement to be considered one of the best to ever play or New York Jets (1963-1976) … Los Angeles Rams (1977) … AFL Champion (1968) … through February 20. The cross-divisional schedule, coach football at a Historically Black College & University.” Super Bowl III Champion … Three-time All-AFL Selection … Eight-time Pro Bowler which runs through January 25, will utilize the men’s and Votes were tallied from the 11-member Selection Committee, com- … Three-time All-Pro … AFL All-Time team… New York Jets Ring of Honor… Born women’s double-header format. prised of prominent journalists, commentators, and historians, as well as October 23, 1941 … Died April 26, 2016 To help ensure the health and safety of student-ath- former NFL General Managers and executives, and from members of the ROYNELL YOUNG - Safety and Defensive Back … Alcorn State University letes, coaches, and staff, men’s and women’s games will BCFHOF to determine the Inductees. (1977-1979) … Three-time All-Southwestern Athletic Conference performer … NAIA move to a split schedule to finish out the regular season as The Class of 2021 will be honored at the 2021 Black College Football All-American … Sheridan Broadcasting Network Defensive Player of the Year … divisional play begins on January 28. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Juneteenth Celebration, Presented by Finished college career with 20 interceptions, 144 tackles and 48 pass deflections Following the conclusion of the regular season, teams the Atlanta Falcons on June 19, 2021. The Induction Ceremony takes place … Selected by the Eagles in the first round (23rd overall) of the 1980 NFL Draft … will compete in the 2021 CIAA Basketball Tournament, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia. Philadelphia Eagles (1980-1988) … Played in Super Bowl XV … Pro Bowl Selection set to take place February 22-27. The CIAA continues For more information please visit www.BlackCollegeFootballHOF.org. (1981) … Born December 1, 1957. to work with the host city of Baltimore to ensure COACH WILLARD BAILEY - (1971-1983) and (1995-2003), Norfolk State Univer- recommended health and safety protocols can be fulfilled. CLASS OF 2021 COY BACON - Defensive Lineman … Jackson State University (1962-1966) … sity (1984-1992), Saint Paul’s College (2005-2010) Virginia University of Lynch- Details about the tournament schedule and format will be Signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent … Dallas Cowboys (1967) … Los burg (2011-2013) … Compiled a record of 238–169–7 … Won seven CIAA confer- released at a later date. Angeles Rams (1968-1972) … San Diego Chargers (1973-1975) … Cincinnati Ben- ence championships … Bailey never had a losing season between 1971 and 1983 gals (1976-1977) … Washington Football Team (1978-1981) … USFL Washington … His Virginia Union Panther football teams made five straight appearances in the Federals (1983) … Three-time All-Pro … In 1976 led the NFL with 21.5 sacks … Born Division II football playoffs (1979-1983) … Born June 3, 1939. MEAC ALL-TIME FOOTBALL: August 30, 1942 … Died December 22, 2008. NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 20, 2020 – As the Mid- Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) celebrates its 50th anniversary during the 2020-21 academic year, announces the Football All-Time Team, comprised of 50 outstanding BCSP NFL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK student-athletes throughout the conference’s history.