Finals Set for the Fourth Annual EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 24 X HBCU Tournament at the 2024 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on January 24, 2024 The National Football League unveiled its plans for the fourth annual EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 24 x HBCU Tournament that will be held during the week leading up to the 2024 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando. NFL Legend, lecturer and esports coach Ahman Green, and ESPN commentator and HBCU graduate Tiffany Greene will host as eight HBCU students compete for prizes and attend the NFL Pro Bowl Games. NFL Legend DeSean Jackson will also join the tournament as a special guest host. Viewers can catch the exclusive highlights on the NFL’s official YouTube channel on Feb.10 at 5 p.m. ET. After punching their tickets through men’s and women’s open qualifiers and video submissions, finalists will head to Orlando to compete at the EA Studio and participate in an “experienceship” with the NFL to learn about the business side of sports and gaming throughout the week. Students will take part in on-site media interviews before, during and after competitive play, meet with EA executives behind the popular Madden NFL video game franchise, as well as shadow NFL executives. Students will attend a special Disney on the Yard activation, where they will get a campus tour of Flamingo’s Crossing and speak with Disney executives regarding career opportunities available at Disney. Ahead of the NFL Pro Games on Feb. 4, students will get a tour of Camping World Stadium with the opportunity to interact with NFL players, and will also receive a ticket to attend the game. “The Madden HBCU tournament is a prime example of the NFL's commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in both traditional sports and esports,” said Ed Kiang, vice president of video gaming for the NFL. “The program has experienced significant growth the past four seasons with 56 HBCU schools represented and player participation expanding by 200 percent year-over-year. We can’t wait to showcase the Pro Bowl Games for this year’s finalists and deliver an unforgettable experience for them.” Madden NFL 24 HBCU Student Finalists include: School - Name Fort Valley State University - Dametri Hill North Carolina A&T - DaSean Wade Neclos Jr Albany State University - Alon Anwoju Tennessee State University - Egypt Garrett Tennessee State University - Kiara Davis Florida A&M University - Taylor Adams Florida A&M University - Ernest Walker Florida A&M University - Germaine Bozeman This year's tournament features prizes and support from official partners of the NFL, including Igloo, G-III, New Era, Sporticulture, Rico, Zippo, SOAR (Prime Brands Group), Visa, Microsoft, Dream Seat and Fan Creations. The NFL has partnered with Rally Cry, a gaming technology company that builds inclusive gaming experiences for players of all ages and skill levels, who is managing the marketing, qualifiers, registration, tournament execution and broadcast. For more information about the Madden NFL 24 x HBCU Tournament, visit https://hbcutournament.nfl.com/. About the NFL HBCU Initiative In May 2016, the NFL launched Strength of HBCUs, Impacting Pro Football Since 1948 in partnership with two prominent HBCU athletic conferences — the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The initiative has since expanded to also include other conferences and schools to recognize and strengthen its relationships with HBCUs across the country. Through these relationships, the NFL has developed several HBCU-focused programs to educate and connect students to careers in football administration and the sports industry at large. About Electronic Arts Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers. In fiscal year 2023, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately $7.4 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS FC™, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™ and F1®. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news. EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS FC, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Apex Legends, The Sims, Titanfall and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL, and F1 are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
President, Fulfillment and Web Services, HBCUCONNECT Clark Atlanta University class of 1998 Member Since September 2000 |
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