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HBCU Legacy Bowl Update - Jan. 28

The HBCU Legacy Bowl committee is busy finalizing what is expected to be a first-class event for players, coaches, executives, partners, participants, the NFL, and Black College Football Hall of Fame.

Kyle T. Mosley

The HBCU Legacy Bowl committee is busy finalizing what is expected to be a first-class event for players, coaches, executives, partners, participants, the NFL, and Black College Football Hall of Fame. The City of New Orleans and New Orleans Saints organization will host the college players' combine, meetings with NFL teams, career fair, and all-star bowl game on Feb. 19.

Co-founders James "Shack" Harris and Doug Williams expect the inaugural all-star game will set the tone for many more.

The HBCU Legacy Bowl committee, chaired by Shaneika Dabney-Henderson, VP of Production for the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans organizations, provided an update on the marching bands, pregame entertainment, and career fair's keynote speaker.

HBCU Legacy Bowl Updates

Grambling State Marching Band

HBCU Legacy Bowl

The world-famous Grambling State University Marching Band will be the halftime entertainment at the HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Pregame Songs

Tonya Boyd-Cannon

International recording artist Tonya Boyd-Cannon will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing" and the "National Anthem" before the HBCU Legacy Bowl game.

Global-recording, Jackson, MS born; New Orleans raised, Tonya Boyd-Cannon is a "witty and dope SOUL artist."

Tonya’s rare contralto voice pushes the envelope on every song she sings! Boyd-Cannon’s delivery is sharp yet soulful and authentic.

Career Fair Keynote Speaker - Stan Verrett

Stan Verrett

New Orleans native and Howard University graduate Stan Verrett will deliver the keynote address at the HBCU Legacy Bowl Career Fair.   His high school's marching band, St. Augustine Marching 100, will perform at the HBCU Legacy Bowl.  

Verrett has been an anchor for ESPN since 2009.  

St. Augustine Marching Band - Pregame Show

NFL Referees at HBCU Legacy Bowl

Line Judge Maia Chaka
Aug 14, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Line Judge Maia Chaka (100_ signals during the second half of the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New Orleans Saints at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The NFL Officials will referee the HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Zebra Technologies Becomes a Partner

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The HBCU Legacy Bowl today announced a new multi-year partnership with Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge. 

As part of the exclusive partnership, Zebra is making a charitable donation to the Black College Football Hall of Fame and will provide its RFID player and ball tracking technology to deliver important player performance insights for the practices leading up to the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl and during the game itself.

Game Tickets

Coach Eddie Robinson, Doug Williams, and James "Shack" Harris

Tickets for the event are on sale.

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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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