FAMU, Mississippi Valley to compete in Sept. 1 MEAC/SWAC Challenge
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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! |
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