FAMU, Mississippi Valley to compete in Sept. 1 MEAC/SWAC Challenge
|
Posted By: Hija Chang on May 24, 2013 Football, marching bands and good food make a perfect combination for a good time in the upcoming football season. On Labor Day Weekend, ESPN will bring a football team from a historically Black college and university in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) to the city of Orlando. The 2013 MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney will showcase a matchup between the Delta Devils of Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) and the Rattlers of Florida A&M University (FAMU) in the Florida Citrus Bowl. More than a game The weekend is jam-packed with more than just the game. The weekend will include a high school seminar featuring figures in the sport industry, a pep rally at Downtown Disney, a band showcase at Disney’s Epcot, a Legends’ reception honoring influential figures in the HBCU community at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, the Great Heart & Soul tailgate at McCracken Field, and the ever memorable battle of the bands. During the summer, as Mississippi Valley and FAMU prepare for the Sept. 1 game, journalism students from both universities will provide stories, profiling their head coaches, key players and band directors. The students also will share why they chose to attend a historically Black college and university (HBCU). For more information about the game and weekend events, visit www.meacswacchallenge.com. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
 |
Hija Chang
Management, See Moss Interactive Bellarmine University class of 2021 Member Since January 2011 |
Comments
More From This Author
Latest HBCU Sports
 |
Pittsburgh, Reading, and Scranton will host 'Fan Zones' for soccer fans to enjoy 2026 FIFA World Cup eventsThe Fan Zones will amplify and complement Philadelphia’s 39-day FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill Park — extending the World Cup’s energy and economic impact across PA
Author: Keith Schweigert (FOX ...more
Hija Chang • 218 Views • May 8th, 2026 |
 |
Oura Q&A with Professional Wide Receiver Odell Beckham Jr.Q: How does a bad night of sleep make you feel?
A: “I think when I get bad sleep, my day just doesn’t go smoothly. You wake up feeling groggy. You feel like you’re always trying to find your groove ...more
Hija Chang • 212 Views • May 7th, 2026 |
Popular HBCU Sports
