NFL Network Provides Exclusive Live Coverage of 2nd Annual HBCU Legacy Bowl
02.22.2023NFL Network provides exclusive live coverage of the second annual HBCU Legacy Bowl on Saturday, February 25 at 4:00 PM ET. Play-by-play announcer Steve Wyche, analysts Charles Davis and Bucky Brooks, and sideline reporter Sherree Burruss call the game from Tulane University's Yulman Stadium, which showcases the best NFL draft-eligible players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
For more information on this year's HBCU Legacy Bowl, visit HBCULegacyBowl.com.
Additionally, the HBCU Legacy Bowl rosters for Team Gaither and Team Robinson
were announced
last week.
Editions of NFL Total
Access air at 3:30
PM ET and 7:30
PM ET on NFL Network, hosted by Mike Yam, Scott Pioli and Adam Rank.
During the pregame edition of NFL
Total Access, the documentary "The Godfather vs. the
Gunslinger" airs, providing a look at the iconic 1984 matchup between
powerhouse HBCU teams Alcorn State and Mississippi Valley State. Known as the
HBCU "Game of the Century," undefeated Alcorn State – led by head
coach Marino Casem,
a.k.a. the Godfather, and featuring future NFL star Issiac Holt – played
equally undefeated Mississippi Valley State – led by head coach Archie Cooley, a.k.a.
the Gunslinger and featuring future Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice. The
documentary reunites Holt and Rice, as well as NFL Executive Vice President,
Football Operations Troy
Vincent and Black College Football Hall of Famer Willie Totten, to
relive the matchup that would go down in HBCU football history.
"The story of 'The Godfather vs. the Gunslinger' celebrates the
innovation from HBCUs that is often overlooked," said Shayna Hayes, NFL Head
of Content, Entertainment and Initiatives. "We tell these stories and give
these legends their flowers so that they are never forgotten."
"This documentary is not only a celebration of the rich history of HBCU
football, but also a tribute to the skills and talents of these four legendary
figures," said Walt
Brock, 'The Godfather vs. the Gunslinger' Director
and co-founder of Crossovr Collective.
A version of "The Godfather vs. the Gunslinger" is currently
available on NFL.com's HBCU landing page NFL.com/hbcu.
"It is imperative as we talk about the game that we share and drive
awareness to not only the Historically Black Colleges, but to the men who
didn't have an opportunity like some of us did," said Troy Vincent, NFL
Executive Vice President, Football Operations. "We can't talk about the
game of football without acknowledging the greats from our Historically Black
Colleges and Universities."
"The Southwestern Athletic Conference has a remarkable legacy of
producing some of the most iconic names in the history of intercollegiate
athletics," said Dr.
Charles McClelland, SWAC Conference Commissioner. "This
legacy is undoubtedly filled with historic games and matchups that will span
the ages of time. We're extremely excited that our rich history will continue
to be highlighted and shared throughout past, present and future generations.
The National Football League has exhibited an unwavering commitment towards
spotlighting the legends and legendary moments that have helped define our
league. We couldn't be more excited to continue to partner with them to bring
much deserved recognition and awareness to the proud history of the
Southwestern Athletic Conference and the 12 Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs) in which we serve."
Information on all of NFL Network's programming celebrating Black History
Month can be found HERE.