HBCU Legends
Mason Smith

Mason Smith

Joined: Aug 28, 2022

Mason Smith is a contributing writer for HBCU Legends. He is a graduate of the illustrious Alabama State University, where he served as a sports editor for his school paper, The Hornet Tribune. After leaving ASU, Mason earned his Master's in Journalism from the University of Alabama.

Buddy Pough Gives Update on Corey Fields, Quarterback Situation
Football

Buddy Pough Gives Update on Corey Fields, Quarterback Situation

Head coach Buddy Pough gave the media an update on whether the Bulldog quarterback will play against Georgia Tech.

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Alabama State Made The Winning Adjustments Versus Southern
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SWAC

Alabama State Made The Winning Adjustments Versus Southern

The Hornets faced challenges on both sides of the ball but found the answers en route to a Labor Day Classic win.

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Jaguars 'Self-Sabotaged' In Loss To Hornets
Football

Jaguars 'Self-Sabotaged' In Loss To Hornets

The Jaguars started well, but penalties and turnovers cost Southern the season opener against the Hornets.

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Alabama State Defeats Southern With Strong Second Half
Football

Alabama State Defeats Southern With Strong Second Half

The Hornets cooled a hot start from the Jaguars to take the season opener at home.

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Jean Lee Batrus: A Catalyst of Black Youth Baseball
Baseball

Jean Lee Batrus: A Catalyst of Black Youth Baseball

The Swingman Classic and the Hank Aaron Invitational give light to minorities in the sport, and Batrus is one of the people who helped make it happen.

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Alabama A&M, Alabama State Quarterback Position Remains Unsettled
Football

Alabama A&M, Alabama State Quarterback Position Remains Unsettled

The Hornets and Bulldogs are still uncertain about their offensive leaders, just days before their season openers.

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Can Corey Fields Bounce Back After A Poor MEAC/SWAC Challenge Performance?
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Football

Can Corey Fields Bounce Back After A Poor MEAC/SWAC Challenge Performance?

After a terrible performance against Jackson State, the South Carolina State quarterback faces an uphill battle going forward.

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Jackson State Won't Get "Complacent" After Winning MEAC/SWAC Challenge
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Football

Jackson State Won't Get "Complacent" After Winning MEAC/SWAC Challenge

The new-look Tigers put on an offensive display against South Carolina State, but the first-year head coach already focused on what's next.

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Jackson State Blows Out South Carolina State In MEAC/SWAC Challenge
Football

Jackson State Blows Out South Carolina State In MEAC/SWAC Challenge

A record-setting performance from Jason Brown lifted the Tigers to their first win under T.C. Taylor.

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5 Things To Watch For At The 2023 MEAC/SWAC Challenge
MEAC

5 Things To Watch For At The 2023 MEAC/SWAC Challenge

South Carolina State and Jackson State will battle in a rematch of the 2021 Celebration Bowl, and both teams have something to prove.

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Buddy Pough To Retire
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Football

Buddy Pough To Retire

South Carolina State head coach Buddy Pough has coached the Bulldogs since 2002.

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LSU, National Champs Schedule 3 Games With HBCUs
Basketball

LSU, National Champs Schedule 3 Games With HBCUs

The LSU Tigers will travel to Angel Reese's hometown to play Coppin State, and play two more HBCUs at home in the upcoming season.

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