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Welcome to another episode of HBCU Legends! In this action-packed installment, your hosts Kyle T. Mosley and the legendary Ralph Cooper dive deep into the latest headlines and pressing issues in the HBCU sports world. We’re breaking down legal controversies hitting athletic directors at Texas Southern and Florida A&M, celebrating the achievements of stars like Coco Gauff—now the queen of Roland-Garros—and discussing her continued support for HBCU tennis.

We’ll take you behind the scenes with Norfolk State’s Michael Vick and highlight fresh moves in women’s basketball, and give you the inside scoop on the Black College Football Hall of Fame’s newest class of inductees. Plus, Coach Tremaine Jackson of Prairie View A&M joins us for an inspiring segment on building up student athletes on and off the field, and what the future holds amidst new NCAA rulings.

You’ll also hear about upcoming classic matchups and media day events, the state of HBCU leadership, and how these stories are shaping the future of sports at our nation’s historically black colleges and universities.

Whether you’re here for in-depth analysis or just want the latest updates, sit back and enjoy as we unpack all things HBCU sports!

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00:00 Interview with Ralph Cooper

07:11 Coach Vic's HBCU Impact Grows

11:00 Sabalenka Criticizes Gauff's Victory

21:31 Black College Football Hall Inductees

25:12 Historic Milestone for HBCU Coach

29:56 SWAC Schools Face Leadership Challenges

34:06 University Hiring Concerns

41:57 Inconsistent Leadership at TSU

45:16 College Football Administration Challenges

51:23 "Prairie View Predicted to Win Classic"

59:18 Coach Jackson on NCAA Impact

01:03:55 "Coach Prime's Impact on Style"

01:10:22 Roster Management in Football

01:15:35 Football's Role in University Recognition

01:19:28 "Rising Academic Excellence in Sports"

01:26:40 HBCU Football's Historic Night Game

01:28:37 "AD Golf Wins HBCU Legends"

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Welcome to another dynamic episode of HBCU Legends! I’m your host, Kyle T. Mosley, and today’s show is packed with everything from the beating prostate cancer to the HBCU band culture to Michael Vick sounds off on Brett Favre to the latest headlines in sports.

We’ll dive into breaking news about President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis and share firsthand insights from Kyle T. Mosley (a survivor), and the reports from our own HBCU community.

Plus, we’ve got exclusive interviews with legends like Ralph Cooper, words of encouragement for new graduates, and deep dives into the heated debates surrounding NIL and the future of HBCU athletics.

But that’s just the beginning. We’ll also take you inside major events, like the Orange Blossom Classic press conference with Florida A&M’s Coach James Colzie and Howard University’s Coach Larry Scott. Get the inside scoop on how these coaches are preparing their teams for one of the biggest games of the season, and learn how financial literacy is becoming an essential part of the student-athlete experience.

Then it’s all about that band life! We catch up with Brian Simmons, the charismatic band director of Texas Southern’s Ocean of Soul, as he pulls back the curtain on what it takes to create show-stopping performances—plus, get the latest on the National Battle of the Bands. Also a huge Emmy win for Southern University’s Human Jukebox.

We round out the episode with a look at trailblazing athletes like Shedeur and Shilo Sanders and the business of sports through YouTube’s Top 100 podcasts, and how HBCU golf programs are making headlines.

It’s inspiration, information, and the undeniable spirit of HBCU culture — all in one episode. So sit back, because we’re about to cover everything that makes the HBCU world legendary!

00:00 "Underdog Fantasy Basketball Picks"

06:36 Prostate Cancer Diagnosed via PSA Test

14:04 Embrace Rejection, Stay Determined

19:13 Leadership Crucial for Athletic Programs

25:03 Malcolm's Positive Summer Progress

29:32 "Invesco QQQ Boosts Financial Literacy"

36:33 "Marching Band's Surprising Music Experience"

40:13 Jam-Packed Weekend of Events

46:55 Win Big on Underdog Picks

51:37 Brett Favre Welfare Funds Controversy

57:12 NFL Rookies Engage with Sponsors

01:00:30 YouTube's Top 100 Podcast Highlights

01:10:06 Golf: Key to Business Networking

01:12:15 Doug Williams: Louisiana Legend 2025

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