LOOKS LIKE BOTH BANDS WILL BE THERE WITH A 15,000 STADIUM HOW MANY DOYOU THINK WILL SHOW UP? SINCE ITS A LOCAL GAME CENTRAL ST VS TEXASSOUTHERN:HBCUX Network to Host Bahamas First American Football ClassicFor the first time, two Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) will play afootball game in Nassau, Bahamas. HBCUX, a recently launched digital medianetwork, and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism are teaming up to produce theinaugural “Bahamas HBCUX Classic.” HBCUX is planning a weekend of events this fallin Nassau highlighted by a football game and battle of the bands competitionbetween Central State and Texas Southern Universities, preceded by a star-studdedtailgate concert. The game will be held in Nassau’s refurbished 15,000-seat, multi-purpose Thomas Robinson Stadium on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Central StateUniversity in Wilberforce, Ohio, is one of the nation's oldesthistorically black universities, with a 125-year legacy of academic and athleticachievements. It is Ohio’s only predominately African American public institution ofhigher education but promotes diversity in its student body, faculty and staff. Withthe return of football to Central State in 2005, the Mighty Marauders are reviving alegacy that produced several conference championships. Central State’s move toNCAA Division II widens the university’s competitive field and provides moreexposure for CSU’s student athletes. Central State’s marching band, the InvincibleMarching Marauders, have twice performed at the national Honda Battle of theBands and been featured in the 2006 film “ Dave Chappelle’s Block Party .”Texas Southern University, in Houston Texas, was founded in 1927. With anenrollment of 9,700 undergraduate and graduate students, it is one of the nation’slargest historically black universities. Although initially established to educateAfrican Americans, Texas Southern University has become one of the most diverseinstitutions in Texas. The TSU Tigers football team, a member of the NCAASouthwestern Athletic Conference, is in a rebuilding mode with 16 new recruits forthe 2014 season. "The Ocean of Soul" marching band promotes excellence and theschool’s legacy is that of preparing and developing accomplished professional menand women to take their rightful place in the global society. TSU offers some of themost unique degree programs that lead to jobs of the future, including MaritimeTransportation, Urban Planning, Aviation Science Management, Entertainment andthe Recording Industry, Sports Management, Emergency Management and HomelandSecurity.
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im sorry, but if u knew anything about TxSU, you'd know they they are not gonna bring a large crowd from Houston. They cant even drive across the street.
Now, their SHOULD be alot of visitors/general spectators at the game. I do expect for attendance to be decent, but NOT PACKED. theres school are not well-known in that region enough to spark that much interest.
If Orlando cant attract decent crowds for 2 not-so-well-known schools, I dont it would be any better for an INTERNATIONAL game. no sir
Last_outlaw said:
TSU is bringing their crowd! This sparked a massive interest for the school
“Bahamas HBCUX Classic.”
LOOKS LIKE BOTH BANDS WILL BE THERE WITH A 15,000 STADIUM HOW MANY DO
YOU THINK WILL SHOW UP? SINCE ITS A LOCAL GAME CENTRAL ST VS TEXAS
SOUTHERN:
HB…
What if you might be wrong The game will be Packed because the bahamas don't get HBCU football and they'll show out anyway .. Jason said:
im sorry, but if u knew anything about TxSU, you'd know they they are not gonna bring a large crowd from Houston. They cant even drive across the street.
Now, their SHOULD be alot of visitors/general spectators at the game. I do expect for attendance to be decent, but NOT PACKED. theres school are not well-known in that region enough to spark that much interest.
If Orlando cant attract decent crowds for 2 not-so-well-known schools, I dont it would be any better for an INTERNATIONAL game. no sir
Last_outlaw said:
TSU is bringing their crowd! This sparked a massive interest for the school
“Bahamas HBCUX Classic.”
LOOKS LIKE BOTH BANDS WILL BE THERE WITH A 15,000 STADIUM HOW MANY DO
YOU THINK WILL SHOW UP? SINCE ITS A LOCAL GAME CENTRAL ST VS TEXAS
SOUTHERN:
HB…
Good point. I may be wrong, but im pretty sure this wont be packed. But hopefully a decent attendance, nonetheless.
David Wright said:
What if you might be wrong The game will be Packed because the bahamas don't get HBCU football and they'll show out anyway .. Jason said:
im sorry, but if u knew anything about TxSU, you'd know they they are not gonna bring a large crowd from Houston. They cant even drive across the street.
Now, their SHOULD be alot of visitors/general spectators at the game. I do expect for attendance to be decent, but NOT PACKED. theres school are not well-known in that region enough to spark that much interest.
If Orlando cant attract decent crowds for 2 not-so-well-known schools, I dont it would be any better for an INTERNATIONAL game. no sir
Last_outlaw said:
TSU is bringing their crowd! This sparked a massive interest for the school
“Bahamas HBCUX Classic.”
LOOKS LIKE BOTH BANDS WILL BE THERE WITH A 15,000 STADIUM HOW MANY DO
YOU THINK WILL SHOW UP? SINCE ITS A LOCAL GAME CENTRAL ST VS TEXAS
SOUTHERN:
HB…
Ill put 12k 10k at best but if TXSU cant get 8K at Homecoming they wont bring much to another area!! CSU wont bring much they will be doing Circle City Classic vs Rival KSU their crowd will be there not Bahamas. Size wise 2013 was about the same field based off 2013 csu will take it but stands ALL OCEAN but we shall see hopefully if its a success others schools can beadded yearly
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im sorry, but if u knew anything about TxSU, you'd know they they are not gonna bring a large crowd from Houston. They cant even drive across the street.
Now, their SHOULD be alot of visitors/general spectators at the game. I do expect for attendance to be decent, but NOT PACKED. theres school are not well-known in that region enough to spark that much interest.
If Orlando cant attract decent crowds for 2 not-so-well-known schools, I dont it would be any better for an INTERNATIONAL game. no sir
Last_outlaw said:
What if you might be wrong The game will be Packed because the bahamas don't get HBCU football and they'll show out anyway ..
Jason said:
Good point. I may be wrong, but im pretty sure this wont be packed. But hopefully a decent attendance, nonetheless.
David Wright said:
Would this be the FIRST HBCU game thats played internationally?
yes Jason said:
No, this will not be the FIRST HBCU game to be played internationally. Grambling played Morgan State (Pioneer Bowl) in Tokyo, Japan in 1976.
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tony said: