J hoffman classic

Summary

The transcript discusses a proposal to address competitive disadvantages in HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) football by suggesting a match between the MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) champion and the best record holder among Tennessee State, North Carolina A&T, and Hampton. The idea aims to increase HBCU coverage, avoid exclusion, and potentially create a 'Jared Hoffman Football Classic' as a revenue opportunity and fan engagement event, emphasizing the importance of inclusion and competitive balance.

Takeaways

• 🏈 The idea proposed is to create a game featuring the MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) champion against the team with the best record among Tennessee State, Hampton, and North Carolina A&T, to include them in the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) experience and coverage.
• 🤔 The proposal is considered by some as unrealistic due to the way teams operate and their competitive mindsets, especially regarding conference memberships and affiliations.
• 🎉 The suggestion is to have this match-up to avoid the MEAC champion feeling excluded and to maintain the competitive spirit among HBCUs.
• 🏆 The game could serve as a 'last chance postseason classic' for the non-MEAC HBCUs, giving them an additional opportunity to showcase their talent and compete for recognition.
• 📺 There is a discussion about the importance of television coverage and the potential for increased viewership if the game were to be played on a weekday, despite lower attendance.
• 💡 The incentive for participating teams could be financial, with the prospect of an additional game check and the potential for increased revenue from a well-promoted event.
• 📆 The timing of the game is a point of contention; some argue for a Saturday to maximize attendance, while others suggest a weekday for better TV scheduling.
• 🤝 The idea is seen as a way to foster unity and inclusivity within the HBCU community, ensuring that all teams feel part of the family.
• 🏟️ The possibility of hosting the game in a regional location that is convenient for the schools involved is mentioned, such as Nashville or Charlotte.
• 🤷‍♂️ There is skepticism about whether the MEAC champion would agree to participate in an additional game that could compromise their preparation for the Celebration Bowl.
• 🎭 The conversation also touches on the broader implications for HBCUs in terms of fan engagement, attendance, and the overall visibility of their football programs.

Q & A

What is the main idea proposed in the script regarding HBCU football teams?

The script proposes a concept where the MEAC (Morgan State University) champion could play against the team with the best record between Tennessee State, North Carolina A&T, and Hampton University, as a way to include these HBCUs in the HBCU football experience and coverage.

Why might the idea of having the MEAC champion play against another top HBCU team be beneficial?

This idea could be beneficial as it would prevent these teams from being overlooked in HBCU coverage, provide an additional game for revenue, and potentially increase fan engagement and attendance.

What is the concern about the competitive disadvantage faced by the SWAC (Southwestern Athletic Conference)?

The concern is that the SWAC, not being part of the MEAC, might be at a competitive disadvantage and not receive as much attention or coverage as MEAC teams, especially in terms of the Celebration Bowl.

Why does the script mention Tennessee State's performance last year with Terrell Allen?

The script uses Tennessee State's performance as an example to illustrate the potential excitement and interest that could be generated if such a team were to face the MEAC champion, highlighting the quality of play and the appeal of HBCU football.

What is the Celebration Bowl?

The Celebration Bowl is a college football bowl game that is played between the champions of the SWAC and MEAC conferences, showcasing the top HBCU football teams.

What is the issue with scheduling the Celebration Bowl on a weekday?

Scheduling the Celebration Bowl on a weekday might result in lower attendance due to the difficulty for fans to attend on a non-weekend day, which could negatively affect the event's atmosphere and television presentation.

What does the script suggest as a potential solution to the issue of fan engagement and attendance?

The script suggests the idea of an additional game, possibly called the 'Jared Hoffman Football Classic', featuring the MEAC champion against one of the top non-MEAC HBCU teams, as a way to boost fan engagement and potentially increase attendance and revenue.

What is the potential incentive for the MEAC champion to participate in an additional game?

The incentive could be an additional game check, increased exposure for the program, and the opportunity to prove their strength against another top HBCU team.

How does the script address the issue of teams like Tennessee State, North Carolina A&T, and Hampton feeling excluded from the HBCU community?

The script proposes the idea of these teams being included in a special game against the MEAC champion to make them feel more a part of the HBCU community and to ensure they are not overlooked.

What is the potential impact of an MEAC championship game on the Celebration Bowl?

An MEAC championship game could potentially reduce the SWAC's competitive disadvantage by giving the MEAC champion an additional game to prepare for the Celebration Bowl, but it might also be seen as far-fetched or unnecessary by some.

Outlines

00:00

🏈 Enhancing HBCU Football Inclusion

The speaker proposes an idea to address the competitive disadvantage faced by certain Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in football. The concept involves creating a match between the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) champion and the team with the best record among Tennessee State, North Carolina A&T, and Hampton. This would not only prevent these teams from being excluded from HBCU coverage but also provide an opportunity for them to showcase their talent and compete for recognition. The speaker also discusses the potential benefits of this idea, such as increased visibility and inclusion in the HBCU experience, as well as the possibility of a more level playing field for the MEAC champion.

05:02

📺 Television Coverage and Revenue Opportunities

The conversation shifts to the potential for a television event that could benefit from the proposed match, discussing the advantages of scheduling the game on a Saturday to maximize attendance and viewership. The speaker argues that even if attendance is lower on a weekday, the increased viewership on television could justify the scheduling. They also touch on the idea of an MEAC championship game as a way to further engage fans and generate revenue, while addressing concerns about fan engagement and attendance at HBCU games.

10:02

🤔 Incentives and Considerations for an Additional Game

The speaker explores the incentives for the MEAC champion and other HBCUs to participate in an additional game, suggesting that financial benefits and the opportunity to prove their worth could be compelling reasons. They also consider the logistics of scheduling such a game within the NCAA's allowed timeframe and the potential for it to serve as a 'last chance postseason classic.' The discussion includes the possibility of using regional venues to minimize travel and the strategic placement of the game to maximize revenue and engagement.

15:04

🎉 The Jared Hoffman Football Classic: A Celebration of HBCU Football

The final paragraph introduces the concept of the 'Jared Hoffman Football Classic,' a proposed game featuring the MEAC champion and the best team among Tennessee State, North Carolina A&T, and Hampton. The idea is to create a high-attendance, revenue-generating event that would celebrate HBCU football and provide a sense of inclusion for these institutions. The speaker playfully suggests naming the event after a participant in the conversation, emphasizing the potential for such a game to be a significant addition to the HBCU football experience.

Keywords

💡HBCU

HBCU stands for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. These are institutions that were established before 1964 with the principal mission to educate African Americans. In the context of the video, HBCUs are central to the discussion as they relate to the football teams and their representation in the sports community. The script mentions HBCUs like Tennessee State, North Carolina A&T, and Hampton, discussing their participation and coverage in football events.

💡Competitive Disadvantage

A competitive disadvantage refers to a situation where a team, company, or individual is at a disadvantage compared to others in a competitive environment. In the script, the term is used to describe the perceived disadvantage faced by the SWAC (Southwestern Athletic Conference) in terms of recognition and inclusion in the broader football landscape, especially when compared to the MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference).

💡Celebration Bowl

The Celebration Bowl is the annual college football bowl game that is played between the champions of the SWAC and MEAC. It is a significant event for HBCUs. The script discusses the idea of modifying the eligibility criteria for the Celebration Bowl to include teams like North Carolina A&T, Tennessee State, and Hampton, which are not part of the MEAC or SWAC.

💡Inclusion

Inclusion in this context refers to the act of involving or incorporating teams or individuals in a group or activity. The script suggests that by modifying the Celebration Bowl's participation rules, teams like Tennessee State, North Carolina A&T, and Hampton could be included more effectively in the HBCU football community, addressing the issue of them being 'forgotten' or overlooked.

💡Coverage

Coverage in the script refers to media attention and reporting on football teams and their performances. It is mentioned that HBCUs like Tennessee State sometimes get less coverage due to not being part of certain conferences, which the proposed changes to the Celebration Bowl could help rectify by bringing them into the spotlight.

💡Buck Buchanan Award

The Buck Buchanan Award is an annual award given to the most outstanding defensive player in the FCS division of college football. The script refers to Terrell Allen, a player from Tennessee State, who won this award, highlighting the individual achievements of HBCU players and the recognition they can receive.

💡Big South

The Big South is a conference that operates in the NCAA's Division I for football. In the script, it is mentioned that North Carolina A&T competes in the Big South conference, which is separate from the HBCU-centric conferences like the MEAC and SWAC, contributing to the feeling of being 'unincluded' in HBCU coverage.

💡OVC

OVC stands for Ohio Valley Conference, which is another NCAA Division I conference for football. Tennessee State is mentioned in the script as being part of the OVC, which, similar to the Big South, is not an HBCU conference, and this membership affects how the team is perceived and covered in the context of HBCU football.

💡CAA

The CAA refers to the Colonial Athletic Association, a NCAA Division I conference. The script discusses the possibility of teams from the CAA, such as Hampton, being involved in the proposed changes to the Celebration Bowl, emphasizing the desire for a more inclusive HBCU football experience.

💡Postseason Classic

A Postseason Classic in the context of the script refers to an additional football game played after the regular season, typically involving teams that did not make the playoffs. The idea is to create a 'last chance' game for teams like Tennessee State, North Carolina A&T, and Hampton to compete against the MEAC champion, adding another layer of excitement and revenue opportunity.

Highlights

Proposed a concept to address the competitive disadvantage faced by certain teams not involved with the MEAC or SWAC, suggesting a game between the MEAC champion and the best record holder among Tennessee State, Hampton, and North Carolina A&T.

Discussed the potential for increased HBCU coverage and inclusion by grouping teams together and recognizing them as part of the HBCU experience.

Highlighted the challenge of West Virginia State getting coverage at the D2 level due to being in the Mountain East conference.

Suggested the idea of a game between Tennessee State and Howard as an exciting matchup that could draw attention.

Questioned the realism of the proposal considering the mindset of certain teams and their willingness to participate.

Explored the possibility of a postseason classic game as a last chance for teams like Tennessee State, ENT, and Hampton to prove themselves.

Considered the financial and scheduling logistics of an additional game for the MEAC Champion against one of the independent teams.

Discussed the importance of fan engagement and high attendance for the success of the Celebration Bowl.

Suggested that the Celebration Bowl should remain on a Saturday to maximize attendance and viewership.

Presented the argument that a weekday game could potentially increase TV viewership, even if it reduces in-person attendance.

Raised concerns about the incentive for the MEAC Champion to participate in an additional game that could compromise their preparation for the Celebration Bowl.

Speculated on the potential for a contract or financial incentive to make the additional game appealing for all parties involved.

Considered the possibility of an MEAC championship game to determine the top team, which could add excitement and revenue for the conference.

Highlighted the need for fan engagement and high attendance as a measure of success for the Celebration Bowl.

Suggested that an MEAC championship game could remedy low attendance issues and provide a platform for fan engagement.

Proposed the idea of naming the additional game the 'Jared Hoffman Football Classic' to honor the individual who suggested the concept.

Discussed the potential for the MEAC to expand and include more teams, which could lead to an MEAC championship game.

Considered the benefits of including all HBCUs in the Celebration Bowl experience, regardless of conference affiliation.

Transcripts

so I had a thought a while ago probably

unrealistic but I think it could erase

the competitive disadvantage that puts

the swack in again probably unrealistic

because of how these teams operate but

North Carolina &t Tennessee State and

Hampton are

obviously not involved with the m or the

swag so they wouldn't you know be

eligible for the celebration bow how

about the Mak Champion faces the winner

of whoever has the best record between

those three teams because what it also

does is keeps them from being unincluded

in the HBCU coverage you know a lot of

times Tennessee state gets forgotten nor

North Carolina & and Hampton they now

get forgotten because they're not in non

HBCU conferences so that way we are all

grouped together and

they're not just looked at as teams who

are just another team that's in the the

the big south ovc or in the the CAA

they're a part of the hccu experience as

well because that's that's also what

hurts West Virginia state when it comes

to getting coverage at the D2 level

because they're in the mountain East so

they don't we don't we don't give them

as much attention like for example

Tennessee State last year they had a six

and5 season after with an incredible

performance from Terrell Allen who end

up become the buck Buchanan Award winner

imagine them going up against Howard

their offense against Tennessee state's

defense

that just just let me know if that's too

unrealistic because I know ENT has this

mindset of not wanting to be a part of

whatever I I don't want to put words in

their mouth but they just seem like they

don't want to be a part of us no more

but like and &t also in 22 they had a uh

they were one win short of winning a big

South title had they you know had they

gone up against North Carolina Central

even though North Carolina Central beat

them in the regular season North

Carolina anent versus North Carolina

Central for a shot at the celebration

Bowl &t having a chance to win the

celebration Bowl again I don't think

they would have passed that up since

especially since they weren't eligible

for the FCS playoffs anymore so I I just

feel like that would be a way to take

away the competitive disadvantage that

the the swack has by having the Mak have

to earn its we one more with against uh

the non-conference

opponent so you're saying the M Champion

the M Champion the M Champion would play

the the the the team with the best

record

between indep well they're not

Independents but like May what you

saying are you saying entt Howard in

Tennessee State I mean uh ENT Hampton

and Tennessee state or but the the the

team that has the best record between

entt Hampton and Tennessee State plays

against the Mak Champion I don't know if

you do do it the same day as the swack

championship game or if you do it a week

before the swack championship game but

it it it it it would keep the swack

champion from being the only one that

has to go a week before cuz no matter

what the Mak Champion is only going to

have a week to prepare for an opponent

they're not going to know their opponent

until the swag championship game has

concluded so they so even though

physically they would have an inv

advantage like they they would still

have the mental preparedness of knowing

who they're going to have to uh go

against and match ups and stuff like

that but like this would be so both

teams are on an equal playing field

physically so you know what that you

know so now here

is cuz I was thinking you wouldn't make

it you couldn't make it an elimin type

situation because again the the Mak and

swacker cont are contractually obligated

to play in the celebration Ball but you

know what uh Tennessee State nor entt

and Hampton maybe this is an opportunity

to get you a last chance postseason

classic game against the Mak

Champion maybe maybe maybe there's a

revenue opportunity there me the M

finishes its regular season still got

some time to play

okay Tennessee State ENT and Hampton

will likely be finished with their

regular season because they don't

necessarily play they they they

typically will align their schedule with

the FCS playoffs to pretty much

conclude and who knows maybe there was a

promoter out there maybe you can play a

game that's regionally I don't know

maybe somewhere in Nashville or in

Charlotte to where that's not that big

of a a a of a distance or drive from

those three from those two schools

right the M Champion plays in a game uh

maybe maybe that's a that's a postseason

classic game again it doesn't

necessarily have any bearing but it

might be a revenue opportunity for you

an additional game knowing that you

still have an automatic bid or or an

invite to to compete in the celebration

B that's not a bad idea Jared Hoff a

great idea honestly oh my good yeah

because when you I mean because you

think about it so surprised when

you hey man look you look we always

Kendrick and I talk about your

Brilliance all the time by the way just

so you know so no man no that that I

think that is an idea that I mean I you

know I'm I'm sure there probably some

that would him and hard and say it's not

necessary and so forth but man I I I

think there's it's put like this it may

or may not happen but I don't think it's

a an idea that's just far-fetched

what I like about is

that it it keeps the HBCU Outsiders if

you will still a part of the family even

though exactly right again jar we don't

we don't want to put words in Aggie's

mouth because agies will bite and bark

at us anyway so let's let's pause on

that so we don't know if they still want

to be a part of this community or not

but I can tell you now gonna put any

words in in in in Hampton's mouth I

ain't doing that no more either now sir

I can tell you this right now any one of

those schools finished seven and four

and they don't get a playoff spot you

telling me that Eddie George Vincent

Brown and whoever Hampton's new coach is

I don't know his name off the rip but

you tell me either three of those

gentlemen say okay we can get one more

game in and we can prove that we're

better than Howard or Morgan State or

South Carolina state they wouldn't take

it I think they would and again you know

as you said contract contractually

obligated I mean it's not like you know

it's an elimination game but still it's

it's either a chance for the m to prove

that no they are not the Little Sisters

of the Poor of the HBCU world or that it

can be a wake up call for them heading

into the celebration ball and I wanted

to go back to your earlier point about

you know this being a television made

for television event we've heard too

many complaints of empty seats over the

years in various uh

Sports and I feel like that's why

keeping this thing on Saturday is the

best bet because everybody can get there

on a Saturday I mean if you put the

celebration Bowl on Wednesday or

Thursday you're looking at probably

maybe 15 15,000 people in a 70,000 SE uh

stadium and that is just not going to

look good on television I get it it's

not a good look I I get it it won't be a

good look but I I just I'm saying

but it it's made for TV event though so

I I if you get 15 or

20,000 people in in the 70,000 seat

facility like you said but if it results

in more people watching the game on TV

is that not in ESPN's

favor is that not is that not

justification for them to say okay you

know what once we get to this contract

TR you know time to renegotiate or if we

want to continue to to to to keep this

this bowl game going you know that that

could possibly be somewhat of an

incentive to say you know what okay we

keep we we get this game we put it on a

weekday and while we may not necessarily

get the numbers of people in attendance

we may very well get more people to

watch it on on TV and that that that's

okay with us and and and and the

conference Representatives the m and

swag continue to get the paycheck of

whatever it is that you know they're

supposed to receive

yeah um I think it's a good idea Jared

um and for the record like every bowl

game that's being televised by ESPN it's

a TV show everything on ESPN is a TV

show it's all entertainment that's what

e stands for um so so that it would be

beneficial for them to like have a game

on Monday through Friday and they do it

on B season you have games in the middle

of the week during B season in the

afternoon They Don't Really Care long

say something on TV live but Jerry ideal

is great

I like it but like if you're the M

Champion why would you agree to that why

would you want to play one more game to

possibly compromise your ability to win

the celebration bowl like what's the

incentive for you outside of you know

wanting to have more eyeballs on your

program if I'm a coach I'm like no like

I want as much time to prepare as

possible I don't want to risk my players

getting hurt before the big game of the

season and why do and why should I care

like if a swack doesn't have a week off

to prepare for the game like I want this

to be in my favor I want it to be in my

best position to win the game like yeah

playing tenness state or Hampton or an

is cool but that's why the regular

season exists um you can do that then in

the perfect world it possibly something

to do but like from me at coach I'm like

I'm not doing that why should I do

that yeah fa

point oh you you you you have no answer

for that don't let Kendrick bully you

man N I don't think to bully me say I

don't think he was trying to bully me

saying no he was

so so Kendrick let me answer that I I I

think that the the incentive would be

depending on how the particulars are are

are aligned and who does it's another

game

check I mean you know whether it be

something that the M decides to do or if

it's something that each of the

Independent Schools decide they want to

do you know the I mean I there's a part

of me that

thinks you know the schools wouldn't if

it means playing an extra game and and

if it means playing it within that time

frame that the NCAA allows a team to

play a full regular season because again

there are some conferences that just

don't you know obviously like you know

the ivy league for instance the ivy

league plays a regular 11 game season

but they just say you know what we ain't

got time for the NCA playoffs now that's

a discussion in and of itself because

the ivy league you know they they're

about academics but they're about

business too because if you notice they

won't send a team to the CA to the FCS

playoffs but they sure will send the

basketball team to the NCA basketball

tournament I wonder why because they

know the damn FCS playoffs don't make

money and they ain't dumb so they all

about the business of Athletics they

know about that so that that's just the

point but in the case of the Makia I

just think that it's another game check

it's or or for the whether it be an

agreement with the m or whether there it

be an actual agreement between the three

teams involved in which the best team of

those three with the best

record decides that they want to pay

play against you know the the Mak

Champion that's that's an extra game

check and and and I'm sure you know

expenses if you make it worth their

while to play I think that's something

that's worth considering so to answer

your question Kendrick so you're gonna

put the game on you're gonna promote it

you're gonna run it I didn't say I was

gonna do it I'm just simply ask

answering your question you wanted to

know what would be the incentive for the

m to do it why would somebody I answered

your question

G drop a contract you gonna set up the

ESPN play this game after the SAG

Champion

game shoot we could put it on hbco go

did you say after the swag what what

what I mean I mean after the M um

Champion is

Crown okay what's wrong with that

nothing I'm saying like are you g for

that I'm not gonna do it I'm just saying

it's a good idea worth

considering there there's another

interesting point that someone made uh

on social media that with I mean with

six teams it feels like a long shot but

a m championship game I don't think

would hurt necessarily because if you

look I mean if you if you think about

the Top If you think about the top two

from last year you had uh Howard

absolutely dded North Carolina Central

through the uh Turf for green stadium

and I guarantee you Trey Oliver would

have wanted another shot at them and

those two teams finished one and two so

you're telling me that if in in let's

just say a six a six and5 Howard versus

a 8 and3 aent one more time in 2023 like

you know and you could put that in the

middle somewhere you could put that

either at North Folk State at Dick Price

Stadium or you could put it you know at

in somewhere you could use Duram County

Stadium if you wanted to for crying out

loud I mean if you if you put AMC

championship game between the top two

teams for 202 23 you think that wouldn't

be something that would a you know take

away from the swag's disadvantage and B

be another reason you know another cause

to make some money for the conference I

feel like I feel like you know it's it's

farfetched but if there's a you know a

chance that the MC expands or one or

both of the uh previous members uh as my

uh mentor and former Delware State

sports information director Dennis Jones

like to say leave the light on for you

know if they decide to come back

you know we could have a me championship

game or if you know one of the ca one or

two of the CAA schools come up bam you

could put four one side four another

side top two out those four bam a m

championship game so that would be a

good way also to cut down on the swag's

disadvantage because the M Champion

would have one more game to play to be

determined the champion but I feel like

Jarrett's idea is probably still the

strongest idea because that you know

allows Hampton and um um an to stay in

the coastal and um Tennessee state with

their partnership with the OBC Big South

that just um Extended through 2030 so

they're not going anywhere so I feel

like jarett's idea is still the best

idea I would just thought like the Mi

championship game is something that

maybe we could just throw out there you

know throw it to the wall see what stick

yeah but and also look at what the

biggest complaint was last year from

Eddie George about Tennessee state was

about fan engagement about the low

attendance you know and that that that's

a way to remedy that what was their most

attended games last year against

HBCU this is a who Tennessee State okay

okay Tennessee State because they had

the best they had the better record

between them Hampton and North Carolina

anent so this is a way for you to have a

game you think a game against Tennessee

State and Howard wouldn't be High

attendance and wouldn't get make money

for those schools that that's that to me

and it's a way for them to be a part of

the experience Tennessee State no matter

what it's going to be a HBCU we know

that and champ in the comments we know

ENT is a HBCU they always going to be

HBCU we know we know y'all think y'all

that Beyonce at HBCU we get it but it's

a way for them to feel included instead

of them just being an outsider HBCU

that's why I and I we'll we'll cross

this brid

hey I move right now that we call this

the Jared Hoffman football classic oh

don't do that don't do that I'm telling

you bro to you to you to you promote us

with a little money the Jared Hoffman

football classic and you make sure you

get that brother some money man Kendrick

are you in that cheap internet again man

bring your butt back in here anyway this

is the Jared Hoffman football classic

featuring The Mak Champion North

Carolina entt Tennessee state or uh who

was the other one and Hampton I'm good

for it hey hey and y'all make sure y y

y'all break Jared off a piece of the

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