The countdown is over—SWAC football season is officially underway, and the excitement across HBCU football is reaching another level! One of the biggest storylines isn’t even happening on the field. Alumni from SWAC schools have turned social media into a battleground, firing hilarious “mean tweets” and roasting rival fan bases as football season approaches. Which schools are winning the online…

The HBCU Football Legacy Series begins with one of the greatest players to ever wear the Orange and Green. This week, we’re honoring Florida A&M legend Henry Lawrence, a dominant offensive tackle who helped pave the way for generations of HBCU football players. Selected in the first round of the 1974 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders, Lawrence became one of the NFL’s premier linemen, starting 148…

Another week. Another stack of headlines. Another conversation you won’t hear anywhere else. Texas Southern University is finally talking about its 2026 football stadium situation—but did they really answer the questions fans have been asking? What exactly happened with the NRG Stadium situation? Why did it take so long to release the football schedule? And did anyone address why the university…

The biggest event of the SWAC preseason is in the books, and now it’s time to break it all down! On the next episode of The Gathering of Old Men Podcast, we’re recapping everything from the 2026 SWAC Media Day. We’ll discuss the conference’s new ESPN media rights agreement and what it means for the future of SWAC football, basketball, and HBCU sports as a whole. We’ll also highlight the best…

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The sports world COLLIDES with politics and controversy on this episode of Strike Season Podcast! We ask the tough question: Why is it up to Black athletes to boycott SEC schools during political and redistricting battles happening in Tennessee, Alabama, and Louisiana? Are young athletes being asked to sacrifice scholarships, NIL deals, and lifelong dreams for “The Cause”? And what’s the…

The SWAC Championships delivered BIG moments and even BIGGER conversations across HBCU sports and politics! On this episode of the Gathering of Old Men Podcast, we break down how Florida A&M University captured the Women’s SWAC Championship and what it means for the future of the program. Meanwhile, Jackson State University dominated the Men’s SWAC Track & Field Championship with another…