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What people are saying about Hampton leaving the MEAC
On the eve of the ‘Real HU’ football game, the announcement was a shocker

The mood on campus Thursday after the announcement that Hampton was leaving the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference after 22 years was one of total surprise. And making the announcement a couple of days before the Battle of the Real HU, Saturday’s football game between Hampton and Howard University, made what we heard even more stunning.
Will Saturday’s game be the last football game between Hampton and Howard?
Hampton just trying to preserve that money so them checks can clear. That’s all. pic.twitter.com/odAVIVOGmL
— Brittany (@__britttbrittt) November 15, 2017
I just hope Hampton keeps Howard and Norfolk State on the schedule. Some things are sacred.
— Teddy Brosevelt (@JerseyJokester) November 16, 2017
Hampton Band is a clear 1 seed in the Big South https://t.co/lZ2GhZzzKN
— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) November 16, 2017
Mmmmm idk https://t.co/QT3cgx3gnx
— Phillip Jackson (@phillej_) November 16, 2017
We …really just moved to the Big South Conference . pic.twitter.com/vQXD2ojGQx
— J Willy🍥 (@400hHokage) November 16, 2017
I never thought I would see the day Hampton University leave the MEAC… welcome to the Big South ! I guess we are the last MEAC champions in school history ❗️
— #CoachQ (@QPayton) November 16, 2017
BREAKING: Hampton University leaving MEAC, joining Big South https://t.co/FeqH14qBYU
— The Virginian-Pilot (@virginianpilot) November 16, 2017
A step in the right direction towards greater relevance for HBCU athletics. https://t.co/o5glCFWoIs
— Jared Rice (@CouncilmanRice) November 17, 2017