HBCU Legacy Bowl: 1st Day of Practice, An Impressive Start

The inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl kicked off practices at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday morning.

On Tuesday morning, the inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl kicked off practices at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, LA.

Several NFL team scouts, football analysts, as well as HBCU experts were in attendance at the practices.   

HBCU Legacy Bowl: First Day of Practice

HBCU Legacy Bowl Practices at Yulman Stadium

HBCU Legacy Bowl: Team Practices Begin

Credit: HBCU Legacy Bowl

NFL scouts as well as Southern University's head coach Eric Dooley were in attendance at the first day of practices of Team Robinson and Team Gaither.  The practices will have the offensive players wearing black jerseys and defensive players in white jerseys.   Players may have different jerseys during the practice sessions.

Coaches and Scouts Attended

Southern University's head coach Eric Dooley; Credit: HBCU Legacy Bowl

Here are a few videos of the practice action from Emory Hunt of Football Gameplan and CBS Sports:

Practice Photos on the 1st Day

Wednesday's Schedule

• 7 AM - 8 AM: Breakfast
• 9:30 AM: Team Gaither Practice
• 9:30 AM: Team Robinson Meetings
• 11:30 AM: Lunch for the Teams
• 1 PM: Team Robinson Practice
• 1 PM: Team Gaither Meetings
• 4:30 PM: Community Event
• 6 PM: Dinner

More HBCU Legacy Bowl Nuggets

The HBCU Legacy Bowl broadcasting team from the NFL Network includes:

• Steve Wyche - Play-by-Play
• Charles Davis - Analyst
• Bucky Brooks - Analyst
• Cameron Wolfe - Reporter

The New Orleans Saints had assistant general manager Jeff Ireland in attendance.  Ireland is responsible for the Saints' college scouting and draft selections.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston is a multi-year sponsor of the HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Team Gaither

Team Gaither Roster; Credit: HBCU Legacy Bowl

Team Robinson

Team Robinson Roster; Credit: HBCU Legacy Bowl

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