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Tennessee State football pulls out of Southern Heritage Classic over financial concerns
For the first time in 34 years, Tennessee State will not play in the Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis this fall.
Tennessee State officially out of the Southern Heritage Classic, turns down $400,000
For the first time in 35 years, Tennessee State University will no longer play in the Southern Heritage Classic. Interim President Dwayne Tucker shared the news in a meeting with alumni last week. During the meeting,
Mixed reactions over TSU not returning to the Southern Heritage Classic
Some people are upset about Tennessee State University not returning to the Southern Heritage Classic this year. On the corner of North Parkway and North Manassas, Cozy Corner Restaurant known worldwide for its barbecue ribs,
HBCU football classic sees 25-year partnership end due to finances
Tennessee State has played Arkansas Pine-Bluff, another SWAC HBCU, over the last two seasons in the game. The post HBCU football classic sees 25-year partnership end due to finances appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
TSU President confirms school no longer part of Southern Heritage Classic despite $400k proposal
The Interim President of TSU has confirmed that the university will no longer participate in the Southern Heritage Classic.
What’s next for the Southern Heritage Classic?
The future of the Southern Heritage Classic is unknown at this time after the first game was played 35 years ago.
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