Howard, Morehouse renew series at RFK
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Posted By: HBCU Connect Sports on September 18, 2011 Lanny Kelly is California through and through. He grew up in the Bay Area and is the son of parents from the state. His grandfather went to Berkeley.
But when it came time to choose a school, Kelly rejected his generational pull and opted for Howard University.
"I wanted to come to the mecca," said the senior safety, referring to Howard's reputation as the most illustrious of the nation's Historically Black College and Universities.
When Howard plays Morehouse in the first annual Nation's Football Classic on Saturday, the matchup features two of the most important of the nation's 100-plus HBCUs. The significance isn't lost on players such as Kelly.
Howard (0-1) of the FCS is in transition under first-year coach Harrell, who has replaced the triple-option offense with a spread featuring freshman quarterback Greg McGhee. The Bison are trying to end streaks of six losing seasons and 27 games in the MEAC. Morehouse (1-0) is coming off its first trip to the Division II playoffs and a 47-9 romp over Miles in its opener on Sunday. Rich Freeman, who is in his fifth season, has turned the program around. Saturday will be a challenge as the Maroon Tigers step up a level in competition. "The players know how important this game is," Freeman said. "We're separated by a lot of miles. But at the same time, our philosophies and ideologies are very similar." The game was revived this year by the Washington Convention and Sports Authority in partnership with the United Negro College Fund. Other HBCU schools may be matched up in the event beyond 2013, when the contract between Howard and Morehouse expires. Events surrounding the football game began Thursday night. Recording artists Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jermaine Dupri will join D.C. mayor Vincent Gray on Friday afternoon at the Washington Convention Center for a "kickoff rally." kdunleavy@washingtonexaminer.com[1] References
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