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"On the road again, just can't wait to get on the road again….."
Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer, but it’s the kickoff to the college football season!
If you are thinking about hitting the road on this weekend and watch the "Kings Of The Turf," here are a few "food for thought" places that you might want to keep in mind while you make it to your destination.
1) Columbia, SC- Palmetto Capital City Classic:
"It's More Than A Game, It's An Experience!"
The 13th Annual Palmetto Capital City Clasic Game will feature the South Carolina State University Bulldogs taking on the Benedict College Tigers on Satuday Afternoon, August 30th at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium in Columbia, SC.
Get more information by calling 803-252-9200 or log on to the website at palmettoccc.com.
2) Nashville, TN- John Merritt Classic:
"It's Showtime in the Music City!"
The 16th Annual John Merritt Classic will have the Edward Waters College Tigers versus the Tennessee State University Tigers on Saturday Evening, August 30th at the LP Field in Nashville, TN.
For more information, give them a call at 615-963-5000 or online at www.merrittclassic.com right now!
3) Jackson, MS- W C Gorden Classic:
"Feel The Roar!"
The Jackson State University Tigers will face off against the Florida A & M University Rattlers on Saturday Night, August 30th at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, MS.
For more information on this event, give them a call at 601-979-2420 or log online at jsutigers.com.
4) Houston, TX- Labor Day Classic:
The Texas Southern University Maroon Tigers will face off against the Prairie View A&M University Panthers in the 30th Annual Labor Day Classic taking place Sunday Afternoon, August 31st at NRG Stadium in Downtown Houston, TX.
If you want more information on this event, log online at athletics.tsu.edu or pvpanthers.com.
5) Orlando, FL- MEAC/SWAC Challenge:
The 10th Annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge will have the Alabama A&M Bulldogs against the North Carolina A & T Aggies on Sunday Morning, August 31st at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, FL. The 2013 game featured the Mississippi Valley State University Delta Devils (of the SWAC) and the Florida A&M University Rattlers (MEAC), a matchup won by FAMU, extending the MEAC lead in the series 7 games to 2. This 2014 matchup will mark the first meeting between the Alabama A&M Bulldogs and the North Carolina A&T Aggies. Alabama A&M is coached by first-year head coach James Spady, while North Carolina A&T is led by third-year coach Rod Broadway.
Get more details on this upcoming game by going to meacswacchallenge.com, right now!
The choice is yours to see where you want to be on this Labor Day Holiday; we're all praying that you have safe travels to your destination wherever you go on this holiday weekend!
Talk more with you very, very soon!
Until we meet again, Be Well, Stay Blessed, Be healed, and One Love!
