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HBCU star gets tryout with two NFL teams

Apr 28, 2026 @ 4:08pm

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One of the brightest stars in HBCU football is getting two chances to make it to the NFL. Former Virginia Union running back Curtis Allen went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft despite a historic season. But per separate reports from CBS 6 reporter Sean Robertson and ESPN Richmond’s Jack Fitzpatrick, Allen has received minicamp […] The post HBCU star gets tryout with two NFL teams appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Virginia Union hires program legend, NBA standout as head coach

Apr 20, 2026 @ 5:04pm

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Following Lester Butler’s departure from Virginia Union to join Winston-Salem State, the Panthers are choosing a decorated alumnus to lead the program. A.J. English has been announced as the next head men’s basketball coach. English is arguably one of the best players in Virginia Union men’s basketball history and boasts an NBA pedigree. English played […] The post Virginia Union hires program legend, NBA standout as head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.