John Gibbs Jr. and the Alcorn State University Braves football team were awarded for their athletic accomplish
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on July 14, 2015 Braves football quarterback Gibbs and the Alcorn Braves football team won awards for Male Athlete of the Year and Men’s Team of the Year at the fifth annual HBCU Awards presented by AARP at Hampton University Friday, July 10 in Hampton, Virginia. “I have enjoyed every minute of being a Brave and I share this award with all the students, alumni and fans.” Alcorn quarterback coach Fred McNair credited Gibbs’ athleticism and leadership abilities for his latest accomplishment. “I believe John has proven himself to be that prolific athlete that everyone expected him to be,” said McNair. “He deserves this recognition because he has been a great leader on and off the field. He does everything we’ve asked of him.” Alcorn’s head football coach Jay Hopson was excited about the Braves being chosen as this year’s best team. “It is certainly a huge honor to be recognized,” said Hopson. “The coaching staff and student athletes gave it their all and I am proud of our team. We are truly humbled and honored and we would like to thank those who voted for us.” The HBCU Awards, established by Jarrett L. Carter Sr., founding editor of HBCU Digest, celebrates the achievements of historically black colleges and universities throughout the United States in the fields of leadership, arts, athletics, research and community engagement. -ALCORN- Alcorn State University is a premier comprehensive land-grant university that develops diverse students into globally competitive leaders, and applies scientific research through collaborative partnerships that benefit the surrounding communities, state, nation and world. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
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