Pittman’s Pocket: 2023 HBCU Football Schedule Opens with 5 Classic Games
Yes, College Football will officially arrive this weekend as the 2023 season kicks off. We have 5 HBCU games highlighted for this Labor Day weekend.
Southern vs. Alabama State – Labor Day Classic Game is slated for September 2nd at 6 pm
Players to Watch from Alabama State:
- Adrian Maddox, DB, #14, 6’3, 200 pound defensive back and Preseason All-American
- Cali Jackson Jr LB, #3, 5’11, 192 pound backer
- Colton Adams #1, LB, 6’1, 244 pound senior linebacker
- Robert Alston IV, OL, #63, 6’3, 344 pound All-SWAC player
Players to Watch on Southern:
- Tahj Brown, DL, #9, 6’3, 230 pound edge rusher
- Joshua Griffin, K, #45, 6’2, 180 pound kicker
- Eli Fields, OT, #78, A big OT at 6’6, 315 pounds
- Ckelby Givens, DL, #92, A 6’2, 230 pound rusher
Grambling State vs. Hampton – Brick City Classic September 2 at 3 pm
Players to watch Grambling:
- Sundiata Anderson, DL, #9, 6’5, 240 pound All-American
- Lewis Matthews LB, #57, 5’11, 220 pound backer
- Lyndon Rush, WR, #10, 6’0, 220 pounds with great route running skills
Players to watch from Hampton:
- Qwahish Townsel, LB, #4, 6’0, 225 pound linebacker
Central State vs. Mississippi Valley State – Chicago Classic
Players to watch from Central State:
- Twon Hines, WR, #0, 6’0, 185 pounds
Players to watch from Mississippi Valley State
- Anthony Turnage, K, #46, 5’11, 185 pound standout kicker formerly of DuPage
- Jamari Jones, QB, #9, 6’3, 210 pound gunslinger from JUCO power house Mississippi CC
Jackson State vs. FAMU – Highly anticipated Orange Blossom Game
Players to watch from FAMU:
- Jeremy Moussa, QB, #8, 6’3, 225 pound gunslinger formerly of Vandy
- Marcus Riley, WR, #4, 5’11, 175 pound wideout
- Kamari Young, TE, #81, 6’4, 245 pounds
- Kendall Bohler, DB, #3, 6’0, 193-pound transfer from Mercer
- Isaiah Major, LB, #0, 6’1, 230 pounds that flies to the ball
Players to watch from Jackson State:
- D.J. Stevens, TE, #86, 6’4, 235 pounds
- Jason Brown, QB, #4, 6’2, 230 pounds, former South Carolina transfer
- Devontae Davis, DL, #97, 6’3, 296 pound pass rusher
Virginia State vs. Norfolk State September 2nd, 2 pm
Players to watch from Norfolk State:
- Joseph White, #1, DB, 6’1, 174 pounds
Player to watch from Virginia State:
- Willie Drew, DB, #23, 6’0, 190 pound star defensive back
- Matthew Foster, OL, #58, 6’6, 315 pound transfer from Alabama State
- Miqueal Pillow-Smiley, DL, #5, 6’2, 280 pound transfer from Jackson State
Worked as a Scout and volunteer for the East n West Shriners game in 2016-2017.
Also attended the Hula bowl and Tropical Bowl games. 2022
Also was a independent Agent and Scout at the CGS bowl game in 2021.
Worked All star games like the EPS All-Americans game in 2017.