Former Education News Flash Founding Editor Jarrett Carter Sr. weighed in on Jackson State University and head football coach Deion Sanders’ historic high school football signing this morning. Education News Flash is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support its work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
I agree that the companies in the mentioned industries need to consider the opportunities HBCU sports program have and not discount. I would add that sports apparel and equipment companies need to do more in providing marketing and products to HBCU sports that are provided to FBS programs. There is no reason why a certain markets various fashionable apparel and equipment, but HBCU sports program get basic or bare-minimum.
I agree that the companies in the mentioned industries need to consider the opportunities HBCU sports program have and not discount. I would add that sports apparel and equipment companies need to do more in providing marketing and products to HBCU sports that are provided to FBS programs. There is no reason why a certain markets various fashionable apparel and equipment, but HBCU sports program get basic or bare-minimum.