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Announcing the 2014 Dr. Cavil's HBCU Honors and HBCU All-American TeamAlcorn State University Braves and Virginia State University Trojans are No. 1 in Dr.

Cavils Major Division and Mid-Major Division HBCU Final Football Poll Rankings

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Executive Editor and Publisher, Dr. Kenyatta Cavil

Columnist, Isaiah Williams, Student: English Major and Sport Management Minor

HOUSTON, TXWhile the Alcorn State Braves and the Virginia State Trojans both delivered on

magical season as they earn Dr. Cavils 2014 Major Division and Mid-Major Division championships.There were stellar players that brought fans to their feet all season long. Dr. Cavils Major Division All-

American teams were led by Offensive Players of the Year, Quarterback, Greg McGee, of Howard andDefensive of Players of the Year, Linebacker, Jerome Howard of Prairie View A&M. The Mid-Major

Division was led by Offensive Players of the Year, Running back, Jarvis Small of Albany State andDefensive of Players of the Year, Defensive Lineman, Duvontae Covington of Winston-Salem State.

As part ofDr. CavilsI nside the HBCU Huddle:A Weekly HBCU Sports Report, THG

Agency, presentsDr. Cavils 2014 HBCU Football Awardsand Dr . Cavils 2014 HBCU MajorDivision & M id-Major Di vision F inal Football Poll Rankings,a pollbased on a combination of

a ranking algorithm and a voting system. It is the

original HBCU sports poll that separates the rankings

(since 2002) of NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II,and NAIA Division I member HBCU institutions into

two distinct categorical polls: Major and Mid-Major

(This format is unlike the historic SBN Poll). TheMajor Division Poll, consist of NCAA Division I

Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) [formerly

I-AA] programs and the Mid-Major Division Poll,

consist of both NCAA Division II and NAIA Division I programs. This format was introducedto the public based on the request of Black College

blogging fans and on the research that consists of data

mining and the difference in scholarship limitation

requirements beset by NCAA and NAIA bylaws (i.e.maximum allotment: Division I FCS = 63, Division II

= 36 and NAIA = 24). If you choose to use thiscontent in whole or part, as a courtesy, please creditThe Heritage Group Agency3C Communication

(Dr. Cavils Classic Cuts) and use this THG logo. Presented by The Heritage Group (www.THG-Agency.com), an applied data analysis, sports entertainment,

educational leadership, and project management consulting company specializing in statistical computation, as part

of Dr. Cavils Classic Cuts Weekly HBCU Sports Series, Dr. Cavils weekly HBCU Football Rankings and

yearly HBCU Football Awards are based on a combination of a ranking algorithms and a voting system.
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As part of Dr. Cavils Classic Cuts WeeklyHBCU Sports Series, THG Agency releases Dr.Cavils Inside the HBCU Sports Lab with

Mike Washington, Ryan McGinty, and CharlesBishop on KCOH 1230AM radio

(www.kcohradio.com) show. The showannounces and previews key Top 10 matchupsto watch and reviews the top teams in Dr.

Cavils HBCU Major Division Football Top 10Poll Rankings. The show airs every Tuesday at7:00PM CT. The show explores the exciting

mixture between the HBCU sports scene(HBCU Diaspora and Cultural Identity,

including the teams, bands, coaches, athleticsdirectors, and classic and homecoming events).

3C Communications of THG Agency, LLC is

introducing The Ben L. Cavil, Sr. Big Ben

Award for the 2015 season to celebrate and

commemorate the 90th anniversary of Ben L.

Cavil, Sr. Big Ben enrolling in to Wiley

College in 1925

Our panel will cast their final votes at the end of

the 2015 football season, and during the banquetwe will announce who will raise the trophy for

the first time as the winner of the inauguralhonor.

The award will proceed with a 2015 NationalHBCU Major Division and Mid-Major Division

Player of the Week announcement.

Introducing The Inaugural Ben L. Cavil, Sr.

Big BenHBCU Football Award for 2015
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The Ben L. Cavil, Sr. Big Ben HBCU Football Award

The Ben L. Cavil, Sr. Big Ben HBCU Football Award, inaugural announced will be in 2015 by 3C

Communications of THG Agency, LLC. It recognizes the top player in HBCU football who also exhibitsthe enduring characteristics that defined Ben L. Cavil, Sr., the Cavil family legacy and the 3C Foundation:

determination, diligence, integrity, performance, familial, teamwork, fraternal (Alpha Phi AlphaFraternity), and community; to persist, at a time that was difficult and often unjust for African Americans,and flourish at the beginning of the HBCU Diaspora and Cultural Identity begins to its inculcation in the

community based on The tradition of intercollegiate athletics at historically Black colleges anduniversities (HBCUs) is filled with a rich legacy of success including the presence of legendary coaches,outstanding student athletes, and a unique connection to African American cultural heritage and

empowerment consisting of three multi-level major paradigms: racial pride, cultural expression, and blackmasculinity that have created this cultural identity that continues to last to this very day.

In addition, the nominee must meet the following criteria; must have been born in Texas or played at aTexas high school, played football at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) NCAA DivisionI FCS, NCAA Division II, NAIA Division I, or Unaffiliated HBCU four year college.

Ben L. Cavil, Sr. Big Ben

Ben L. Cavil, Sr. was born May 29, 1905, in the Danville community approximately three milesnorthwest of Willis, (Montgomery County) Texas. At the age of three, his mother passed away and his

aunt Nancy Owens, affectionately called Mama Nannie stepped in and assisted in the raising of the

children. These children were nurtured in Old Danville and Ben attended Willis High School and thenmoved to Beaumont, Texas to enroll in Charlton-Pollard High School.

Ben graduated in 1925 and enrolled in Wiley College in the fall of that year. Ben was a standout football

player in college and became known as Big Ben. During his stint at Wiley College from 1925-1929,Big Ben was one of the gridiron 11 announced as a 1927 Second Team Pittsburgh Courier (HBCU) All-American and a 1928 First Team Pittsburgh Courier (HBCU) All-American at the fullback position as

announced by the Pittsburg Courier African American newspaper. Only 11 players were selected formany years due to the fact most players played both offense and defense.

Mr. Ben Cavil was a member of the Wildcat squad that played in the inaugural State Fair Classic in 1925held in Dallas, Texas for the Negro Day at the State Fair of Texas, featuring Lan gston (Oklahoma) and

Wiley (Texas). The game resulted in a 00 tie before a crowd of 5,000. Under the guidance of legendarycoach Fred Pop Long, Big Ben Cavil led the Wildcat gridironers to the Southwestern AthleticConference (SWAC) for three consecutive years from 1927-1929 and a Co-Black College NationalChampionship in 1928 (8-0-1), sharing the title with Bluefield State (8-0-1) as announced by the PittsburgCourier. This was during a time Wiley College dominated the HBCU football landscape, particularly the

Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) winning five conference football championships during thedecade of the 1920s, (1921, 1923, 1927, 1928, and 1929).


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Dr. Cavils 2014 Major Division & Mid-Major Division

HBCU Football Awards

HBCU COACH OF THE YEAR:

HBCU MAJOR DIVISION COACH OF THE YEAR

Broderick Fobbs, Grambling State University TigersCoach Broderick Fobbs led the Tigers to a 7-2 SWAC record and 7-5 overall mark as

well as a final ranking of No. 6 in Dr. Cavils HBCU Major Division Football Final Top

10. The Tigers were ranked a high as No. 2 in Week 13. Coach Fobbs resurrected the G-

Men after an unprecedented 2013 campaign as the Tigers in 20014 were in the runningfor a divisional title going into the final weekend of the regular season. Coach Fobbs

coach his Tigers to a win over Alcorn State Braves (issuing the Braves their first SWACloss this season).

HBCU MID-MAJOR DIVISION COACH OF THE YEAR

Dwone Sanders, Langston University Lions

Coach Dwone Sanders led the Lions to a No. 4 ranking in Dr. Cavils HBCU Mid-MajorDivision Football Final Top 10 Poll Rankings, earning a CSFL Championship and a

NAIA Division I Playoff bid (7-4, 5-0). The Lions are undefeated at home over the last

three seasons and were ranked No. 16 nationally in theNAIA Football Coaches Top 25Poll for the final poll at the end of the regular season, (Nov. 16).


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HBCU NEWCOMER COACH OF THE YEAR:

HBCU MAJOR DIVISION NEWCOMER COACH OF THE YEAR

Lee Hull, Morgan State University BearsCoach Lee Hullled the Bears to a five-way tie for the MEAC Championship with 6-2

conference record and 7-6 overall mark in the 2014 campaign. The Bears earn the

MEAC automatic bid the FCS playoffs and final season poll ranking of No. 7 in Dr.Cavils HBCU Major Division Football Final Top 10. Coach Hull as resurrected the

Bears programs in his first year with impressive win over the second ranked South

Carolina State Bulldogs, 24-21 and eighth ranked North Carolina Central Eagles, 21-20.

HBCU MID-MAJOR DIVISION NEWCOMER COACH OF THE YEAR

Mark James, Virginia Union University PanthersCoach Mark James led the Panthers to a No. 6 ranking in Dr. Cavils HBCU Mid-Major Division

Football Final Top 10 Poll Rankings with a (7-3) overall record and (5-2) in conference. Coach

James has brought the excitement back the Panther program and the team in the running for adivisional title going into the final weekend of the regular season.


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HBCU PROGRAM OF THE YEAR:

DR. CAVILS HBCU MAJOR DIVISION FOOTBALL CHAMPION

PROGRAM OF THE YEAR

Alcorn State University Braves

Coach Jay Hopson led the Braves to an (10-3, 7-2) record,No. 1 ranking in Dr. CavilsHBCU Major Division Football Final Top 10 Poll Ranking, finish with two top five wins

(2-0), wins over Southern Jaguars (twice) (No. 4; Major Division) as well as (4-1) record

against the top 10, including wins over the Alabama State Hornets (No. 9; Major

Division) and the Prairie View A&M Panthers (No. 10; Major Division). The Bravesfinished first in the conference in scoring offense, 45.2; scoring defense, 20.8; total

offense, 502.7; total defense, 355.1; rushing offense, 287.4 and led HBCU Major

Division programs in three of the five listed categories.

DR. CAVILS HBCU MID-MAJOR DIVISION FOOTBALL CHAMPION

PROGRAM OF THE YEAR

Virginia State University TrojansCoach Latrell Scott led to the Trojans to win against all HBCU football competition, 9-0,

(including win over Kentucky State of the SIAC) and a win in the CIAA ChampionshipGame over the Winston-Salem State Rams, snapping three-time defending Mid-MajorDivision Champion. The Trojans earned a first round NCAA Division II playoff win

over LIU Post. The Trojans finish with one top five wins (1-0), win over Winston-Salem

State Rams (No. 2; Mid-Major Division) as well as (2-0) record against the top 10, withwins over the Virginia Union Panthers (No. 6; Mid-Major Division) and the Fayetteville

State Broncos (No. 10; Mid-Major Division).


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2014 Dr. Cavils Postseason HBCU FootballMajor Division (NCAA Division I FCS)

All-American Team

THE HBCU GRIDIRON LEGENDS PLAYER OF THE YEAR

(MAJOR DIVISION)

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

QB, Greg McGhee, (6'3", 210, Senior; Pittsburgh, PA), Howard University

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

LB, Jerome Howard, (6'1", 216, Senior; Fort Lauderdale, FL), Prairie View A&M University

FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR

QB, Austin Howard, (6'0", 190, Freshman; Edgard, LA), Southern University


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NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

LB, Darious Leonard, (6'3", 200, R-Freshman; Lake View, SC), South Carolina State University

SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR

KR, (RB), JohntHebert, (5'10", 195, Junior; Baton Rouge, LA), Prairie View A&M University

Dr. Cavils 2014 BCF Major Division

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEARQB, Greg McGhee, (6'3", 210, Senior; Pittsburgh, PA),

Howard University



LB, Jerome Howard, (6'1", 216, Senior; Fort Lauderdale, FL),Prairie View A&M University


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THE HBCU GRIDIRON OFFENSIVE FIRST TEAM

(MAJOR DIVISION)

-FIRST TEAM-

OFFENSE

QB, Greg McGhee, (6'3", 210, Senior; Pittsburgh, PA), Howard University

WR, Willie Quinn (5'5", 145, Junior; Miami, FL), Southern University

WR, Julian Stafford, (5'10", 180, R Senior; Memphis, TN), Mississippi Valley State University

RB, Tarik Cohen, (5'6", 172, Sophomore; Bunn, NC), North Carolina A&T University

RB, Malcolm Cyrus, (5'10", 180, Senior; Autaugaville, AL), Alabama State University

TE, Jordan Payne, (6'2", 220, Junior; Racine, WI), Alcorn State University

OL, Darren Pinnock, (6'4", 330, Senior; Miami, FL), Morgan State University

OL Isaac Sampson, (6'7", 367, Junior; Mobile, AL), Alcorn State University

C, Ronald Canty, 6'0", 277, R Senior; Chester, SC), North Carolina A&T University

OL Damian Love, (6'4", 295, Junior; Millbrook, AL), Alabama State University

OT Devin Flowers (6'3", 295, Senior; Charlotte, NC), South Carolina State University

THE HBCU GRIDIRON DEFENSIVE FIRST TEAM

(MAJOR DIVISION)

-FIRST TEAM-

DEFENSE

DE, Deion Robinson, (6'0", 255, Senior; Memphis, TN), Alcorn State University

DL, Javon Hargrave, (6'2", 295, Junior; Salisbury, NC), South Carolina State University

DL, Anthony Bass, (6'2", 230, Senior; Clarksville, TN), Tennessee State University

DL, George Riddick, (6'3", 295, Senior; Suffolk, VA), Norfolk State University

LB, DVonte Grant, (5'10", 195, 5-Senior; Charlotte, NC), North Carolina A&T State University

LB, Nick Thrasher, (6'2", 240, Senior; Morrow, GA), Tennessee State University LB, Jerome Howard, (6'1", 216, Senior; Fort Lauderdale, FL), Prairie View A&M University

DB, DeAnte Saunders, (5'11", 200, Senior; DeLand, FL), Tennessee State University

DB, Najee Bright, (5'9", 180, Junior; Linden, AL), Alabama State University

DB, Donald Mattocks, (5'8", 178, R Senior; Burlington, NC), North Carolina A&T State Univers

DB, Warren Gatewood, (6'0", 175, Junior; Baltimore, MD), Alcorn State University


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THE HBCU GRIDIRON SPECIAL TEAMS FIRST TEAM

(MAJOR DIVISION)

-FIRST TEAM-

SPECIAL TEAMS

K, Chris Barrick, (6'4", 180, Senior; Copperas Cove, TX), Prairie View A&M University

KR, (RB), Johnta Herbert, (5'10", 195, Junior; Baton Rouge, LA), Prairie View A&M University

P, Cory Carter, (5'11", 220, Junior; Raymond, MS), Texas Southern University

RS, Michael Jones, (5'10", 180, Sophomore; Baltimore, MD), North Carolina Central University

Dr. Cavils 2014 HBCU Major Division

FRESHMAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR

QB, Austin Howard, (6'0", 190, Freshman; Edgard, LA),

Southern University

Dr. Cavils 2014 HBCU Major Division


LB, Darious Leonard, (6'3", 200, R-Freshman; Lake View, SC),

South Carolina State University

Dr. Cavils 2014HBCU Major Division

SPECIALIST PLAYER OF THE YEAR

KR, (RB), Johnt Herbert, (5'10", 195, Junior; Baton Rouge, LA),

Prairie View A&M University


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2014 Dr. Cavils Postseason HBCU FootballMid-Major Division (NCAA Division II & NAIA Division I)

All-American Team

THE HBCU GRIDIRON LEGENDS PLAYER OF THE YEAR

(MID-MAJOR DIVISION)

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

RB, Jarvis Small, (5'7", 206, Junior; Brunswick, GA), Albany State University


DL, Duvontae Covington, (6'2", 285, Senior; Greensboro, NC), Winston-Salem State University

FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR

DB, Terrance Montgomery, (5'7", 165, Freshman; Atlanta, GA), Clark-Atlanta University


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QB, Cameron Stover, (6'2", 200, Senior; Flint, MI), Benedict College

SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR

P, Brendon Felder, (5'10", 190, Graduate; Lynn, MA), Winston-Salem State University


OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEARRB, Jarvis Small, (5'7", 206, Junior; Brunswick, GA),

Albany State University



DL, Duvontae Covington, (6'2", 285, Senior; Greensboro, NC),Winston-Salem State University


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THE HBCU GRIDIRON OFFENSIVE FIRST TEAM


-FIRST TEAM-

OFFENSE

QB, Josh Straughan, (6'3", 200, Junior; Colton, WA), Stillman College

RB, Jarvis Small, (5'7", 206, Junior; Brunswick, GA), Albany State University

RB, Kavon Bellamy, (5'10", 205, Sophomore; Hampton, VA), Virginia State University TE, Tahj Dent, (6'0", 228, Senior; Akron, OH), Tuskegee University

WR, Sheldon Augustine, (5'10", 175, Junior; New Orleans, LA), Langston University

WR, Javion Smallwood, (6'2", 175, Junior; Virginia Beach, VA), Virginia State University

OL, Javon Linley, (5'10", Junior; Dallas, TX), Langston University

OL, Rey Rijos, (6'2", 320, Senior; Virginia Beach, VA), Virginia State University

OL, Victor Moli, (6'4", 360, Senior; Augusta, GA), Albany State University

OL, Michael Sabb, (6'4", 295, Senior; Raleigh, NC), Winston-Salem State University

OL, Matthew Reese, (6'3", 315, Senior; Birmingham, AL), Tuskegee University

THE HBCU GRIDIRON DEFENSIVE FIRST TEAM


-FIRST TEAM-

DEFENSE

DL Anthony McDaniel, (6'1", 280, Junior; Ft. Washington, MD), Bowie State University

DL, Jerome Muhammad, (6'0", 270, Sophomore; Austin, TX) Langston University

DL, Duvontae Covington, (6'2", 285, Senior; Greensboro, NC), Winston-Salem State University

DL, Artrell McMillan, (6'0", 240, Sophomore; Cincinnati, OH), Central State University

LB, LeRon Furr, (6'3", 240, Senior; Columbus, GA), Fort Valley State University

LB, Marquis Davis, (6'0", 220, Senior, Lake City, FL), Edward Waters College

LB, Isaiah Fleming, (5'11", 220, Senior; Wilmington, DE), Cheyney University

DB, Curtis Pumphrey, (5'8", 155, R Junior; Laurel, MD), Bowie State University

DB, Charles Davis, (6'2", 188, Senior; Riverview, FL), Virginia Union University

DB, Travis Lee, (6'1", 185, Senior; Atlanta, GA), Miles College

DB, Chace Green, (6'1", 215, Senior; Pawnee, OK), Langston University


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THE HBCU GRIDIRON SPECIAL TEAMS FIRST TEAM


-FIRST TEAM-

SPECIAL TEAMS

K, Alajandro Suarez, (5'6", 170, Senior; Liberty, NC), Winston-Salem State University

KR, (PR), Brendon Felder, (5'10", 175, 5 Senior; Greenville, NC), Winston-Salem State Universi

P, Brendon Felder, (5'10", 190, Graduate; Lynn, MA), Winston-Salem State University

RS, Hoderick Lowe, (5'9", 170, Sophomore; Atlanta, GA), Tuskegee University


FRESHMAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR

DB, Terrance Montgomery, (5'7", 165, Freshman; Atlanta, GA),

Clark-Atlanta University



QB, Cameron Stover, (6'2", 200, Senior; Flint, MI),

Benedict College


SPECIALIST PLAYER OF THE YEAR

KR, (WR), Brendon Felder, (5'10", 190, Senior; Lynn, MA),

Winston-Salem State University


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