DeSean Jackson

Building a local recruiting pipeline and tapping fellow NFL alumni who’ve transitioned to coaching at HBCUs should be among his top priorities

‘I think when you give people hope, you inspire people’: Players, students and administrators say his leadership and success have transformed the program

Though the first-year head coach has led the Hornets to the cusp of a conference title, he is focused on what lies ahead

Hornets band director Eugene Diggs is in his first year, providing a soundtrack to the football team’s success

In Year 1 as head coach, Jackson has the Hornets two wins away from a seemingly impossible dream

The former NFL teammates came together for a matchup they could have never envisioned. Each left with something different.

Midseason analysis: Delaware State has had early success under Jackson, and Norfolk State has struggled under Vick

High-profile new hires, teams looking to defend titles fuel fresh competition

Finding mentors and learning on the job is key, they say

Expect to see many changes along the sidelines next season