2022 Celebration Bowl: #26 North Carolina Central vs #13 Jackson State

[Professor Chaos]

Someone PM'd me pointing out that we should probably have a Celebration Bowl game thread also so starting this up.

This game features the regular season champs from the MEAC (North Carolina Central - #26 in the most recent AGS Poll) and SWAC (Jackson State - #13 in the most recent AGS Poll). It will will kick off on Saturday 12/17 at noon ET from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and will be televised nationally on ABC. Here's the team stats breakdown for the two teams with national FCS rank in each category in parentheses:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52564630657_70cbf002a8_c.jpg

[KPSUL]

I'm looking forward to watching this game and I think it will be closer than the spread when I checked a couple days ago, -16.5 points Jackson State. It is hard to say how much Coach Sanders' announced departure will affect the outcome. He is going to be coaching, but there is another question concerning Sanders. He is recovering from surgery from a serious medical condition and has limited mobility.

NCCU has the offensive MEAC Player of Year in Davius Richard, as well as the Defensive Player of the Year, Kalil Baker. Baker is also a 1st Team AP All American at Defensive Back while QB Richard is the HBCU Impact Player of the year.

[bonarae]

But will we see the NCCU that beat UNH early in the season? xchinscratchx Or will Jackson State overcome the loss of their celebrated HC?

[crusader11]

Whole lot of points for Jackson St to be giving here.

[FUBeAR]

But will we see the NCCU that beat UNH early in the season? xchinscratchx Or will Jackson State overcome the loss of their celebrated HC?
Welp…we can all sleep easier now. This question has been vexing FUBeAR for the past week…

https://twitter.com/stan_becton/status/1603807450213367811

[KPSUL]

Welp…we can all sleep easier now. This question has been vexing FUBeAR for the past week…

https://twitter.com/stan_becton/status/1603807450213367811

In addition to his son, QB Shedeur Sanders, one additional Jackson St. player, CB Travis Hunter has announced he'll be transferring to Colorado. Hunter was dealing with some injuries during the last part of the season. I don't expect that the fact that these guy will be at Colorado next season will have much effect in how they are used in this game. There are also 7 other guys in the transfer portal. No idea whether these 7 guys are available.

[FUBeAR]

In addition to his son, QB Shedeur Sanders, one additional Jackson St. player, CB Travis Hunter has announced he'll be transferring to Colorado. Hunter was dealing with some injuries during the last part of the season. I don't expect that the fact that these guy will be at Colorado next season will have much effect in how they are used in this game. There are also 7 other guys in the transfer portal. No idea whether these 7 guys are available.
But…FUBeAR learned that Hunter was gonna change the landscape of college football and shift the balance of power from PWI’s to HBCU’s. How he gonna do that from Boulder?

[ncspiderfan]

Wonder if this rule expands to the Celebration Bowl. Seems to only affect FBS games after Dec 15, but damn many FCS teams could have used this for the playoffs. With only 63 scholarship players, everyone here knows how thin the roster gets this time of year.

Report: NCAA Will Not Count Bowl Games Toward Redshirt Status (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/report-ncaa-will-not-count-bowl-games-toward-redshirt-status/ar-AA15n6ni)

[mvfcfan]

NC Central by at least 2 scores.

[caribbeanhen]

Welp…we can all sleep easier now. This question has been vexing FUBeAR for the past week…

https://twitter.com/stan_becton/status/1603807450213367811

Shiloh Mountain High.... Colorado

somebody in Denver is already working up a song

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Coach Prime's team getting taken to school by NCCU....xnodx

[The Yo Show]

But…FUBeAR learned that Hunter was gonna change the landscape of college football and shift the balance of power from PWI’s to HBCU’s. How he gonna do that from Boulder?

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to FUBeAR again.

This right here! He talked about how this was going to be different, he just sold everything out for personal gain lol. To be clear, the he I am referring to is coach prime

[FUBeAR]

Coach Prime's team getting taken to school by NCCU....xnodx
Well, the Eagles already proved they are 3 scores better than the 2nd best Team in the CAA…so it seems they should have been heavily favored…doesn’t it?

[The Kicker]

A little help not sure on the rules but Players can say where they are playing next season and still play for current team? So like today Tommy Mellott could say he is going to enter the transfer portal and play for Colorado and have the COL head coach even say before he announces that he is his QB1??
(https://msubobcats.com/sports/football/roster/tommy-mellott/5602)

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Well, the Eagles already proved they are 3 scores better than the 2nd best Team in the CAA…so it seems they should have been heavily favored…doesn’t it?


2nd best team in the NSIC could beat the 2nd best team in the CAA.....

[caribbeanhen]

Wake me up when they give the shake n bake hotties some prime time again

[KPSUL]

Anyone else watching this game on ABC and can't hear the TV announcers? Can hear the stadium and sideline noises as well as the ref, but not Jay Walker and his partner Tiffany.

[GAD]

21 - 17 Jackson State at the Half
Who's SWAC? We SWAC

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

The bands are awesome to see and they go to commercials....xmadx

[KPSUL]

Fantastic catch in the endzone - NCCU goes back in front, 23-21.

[UNHWildcat18]

NCCU driving, would love to see them win big!

[KPSUL]

Terrible no call when Davius Richard was floored way after the whistle blew, Field goal good, 26-21. I don't care if NCCU wins big or little - as long as they win.

[POD Knows]

NCCU getting jammed by the officials this game. Should have been a fumble byJSU in the first half that never even got reviewed. Terrible no call on that late hit by JSU.

[GAD]

NCCU 26 JSU 21 Start of the 4th

[UNHWildcat18]

Refs miss that no catch by JSU.

[KPSUL]

NCCU getting jammed by the officials this game. Should have been a fumble byJSU in the first half that never even got reviewed. Terrible no call on that late hit by JSU.

This JSU drive greatly assisted by the refs also. No review on the clearly trapped ball.

[POD Knows]

This JSU drive greatly assisted by the refs also. No review on the clearly trapped ball.
Joke and then they call a marginal late hit by NCCU.

[kdinva]

NCCU getting jammed by the officials this game. Should have been a fumble byJSU in the first half that never even got reviewed. Terrible no call on that late hit by JSU.

well, who is JSU's coach? that knock down on the QB during a dead ball would have resulted in 15 yard penalty 98% of the time.

[POD Knows]

JFC. are they gonna call any penalties against JSU for this after the whistle bull****.

[WileECoyote06]

All our life we’ve had to fight. 😆

[KPSUL]

Prime's prima donnas can get away with almost any late hit.

[POD Knows]

Finally got an ejection on JSU. it must have been bad.

[UNHWildcat18]

Brown with the late hit on QB no call commits a fragrant foul and is ejected. Karma

[KPSUL]

Prime's prima donnas can get away with almost any late hit.

Except #42 LOL

[POD Knows]

Except #42 LOL
He was the guy with the late hit/no call against the QB earlier.

[WestCoastAggie]

So... Was NCCU underrated this year?

[caribbeanhen]

Good game

wont be surprised when Sanders wins it... the QB

[GAD]

BIG SACK!

[crusader11]

Surely ESPN can find an HBCU alum that is better than Jay Walker. This guy is impossible to listen to and his takes on the game are pretty bad.

[kdinva]

after a JSU in-bounds first down, head ref waiting 9-10 seconds to make ball ready for play/start clock.....most all other refs do it in 4-5 seconds.

[UNHWildcat18]

Surely ESPN can find an HBCU alum that is better than Jay Walker. This guy is impossible to listen to and his takes on the game are pretty bad.

just like his selection show commentary.

[kdinva]

just like his selection show commentary.

Has Walker made any more mention of FAMU being "snubbed"?

[UNHWildcat18]

Dude wtf is going on.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

These officials are as clueless as the ones in Fargo last night....

[kdinva]

WOW!

[POD Knows]

R u ****ing kidding me. NCCU had two guys back there.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Holy Crap!!

[Professor Chaos]

What a game!

Nice job by the Jackson St holder on that XP also... was a bad snap.

[UNHWildcat18]

NCCU please do it in OT

[kdinva]

R u ****ing kidding me. NCCU had two guys back there.

#28 never saw the ball, easy knock down in his lap

[Prime Power]

Great game, minus Jay Walker and the officiating. Ratings are gonna be through the roof on this game.

[POD Knows]

#28 never saw the ball, easy knock down in his lap
The entire stadium knew they were gonna throw the ball to Hunter. Complete breakdown on D

[GAD]

Missed X point bit NCCU

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Walter Payton best stiff arm? Over Beast Mode or Earl Campbell?....Jay....

[KPSUL]

Missed X point bit NCCU

Not really, they probably wouldn't have gone for the 2 PAT which they made.

[Professor Chaos]

Jackson St and their #1 scoring defense in the FCS had previously given up a season high of 24 points (to Grambling and Souther). NCCU has 41 today and counting.

[FUBeAR]

What a game!

Nice job by the Jackson St holder on that XP also... was a bad snap.
Yep - Holder saved the day.

See so many bad XP snaps these days. XP snapping is not hard. (And, yes, FUBeAR was (also) a Long Snapper, so not interested in dissenting opinions. Punt snaps are much harder).

Jeez - NCCU snapper just about snapped it over holder’s shoulder furthest from the ball on that OT XP snap. Holders earning their money today!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Hagler!

[FUBeAR]

Walter Payton best stiff arm? Over Beast Mode or Earl Campbell?....Jay....
Jay got that one correct.

FUBeAR’s good friend who played RB for the Bengals & the Saints told him that NFL Defensive Players (his Teammates) were afraid to tackle Sweetness. He PUNISHED them every time.

[kdinva]

congrats to NCCU. Jackson threw away that last pass like it was 3rd down.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

NC Central wins!! Wow! what a mess of a 4th down play....

[KPSUL]

Great football game, congrats to both teams!

[POD Knows]

OMG. terrible drop in the end zone and incomplete pass on 4th and goal. Great game.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Better team won this one. NCCU....guts, grit and team play.

[caribbeanhen]

Hagler!

mano de Piedra

[UNHWildcat18]

Happy for NCCU! Deion, his son and Hunter probably boarding a flight to boulder tonight lol

[Professor Chaos]

Man... gotta feel for #84 for JSU - shoulda put it into double OT if not for a brutal drop on 3rd and goal.

[FUBeAR]

congrats to NCCU. Jackson threw away that last pass like it was 3rd down.
Yeah - thought it might have been a Reggie Ball moment, but on replay could see it was just an off-target pass to a guy that was well-covered. Ill-advised and poorly executed, but not ‘thought it was 3rd down’ boneheaded.

[WileECoyote06]

Thanks everyone. We had to overcome so much in this game. And somebody in Vegas got PAID! 😂

[SUPharmacist]

Congrats to NCCU.

I am curious what the general sentiment is amongst fans of other HBCU programs. Is it better or worse that on his way out the door JSU didn't win the CB?

[CockyGeek]

Deion is 0-2 in the Celebration Bowl but acts like he won everything there was to win. Bizarre.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Bison play Colorado in '24.

Beat Prime and his mercenary squad.

[kdinva]

Deion is 0-2 in the Celebration Bowl but acts like he won everything there was to win. Bizarre.

well, he is Nick Saban's BFF

[GoBlueHens83]

Congrats NCCU! Great win to cap off a great season.

[bonarae]

Oh wow. When will the SWAC win another Celebration Bowl, ever? xdontknowx

[kdinva]

Oh wow. When will the SWAC win another Celebration Bowl, ever? xdontknowx

6-1 MEAC

[Laker]

6-1 MEAC

I keep reading that the SWAC is way about the MEAC, but look who wins when the bowl game happens.

[rtzlunar]

Had to laugh that the only white dude I saw in the game dropped the tying TD in overtime. 😂😂😂

[WileECoyote06]

Had to laugh that the only white dude I saw in the game dropped the tying TD in overtime. 

Oh that's been the topic of meme after meme all day.

https://i.groupme.com/1080x869.jpeg.e0aaebf12b5547d9b0c02bf91e4b83a9

[POD Knows]

Oh that's been the topic of meme after meme all day.

https://i.groupme.com/1080x869.jpeg.e0aaebf12b5547d9b0c02bf91e4b83a9LMAO , anybody check the transfer portal for that guy yet.

[KPSUL]

Had to laugh that the only white dude I saw in the game dropped the tying TD in overtime. 
Yeah, it was hard not to notice.

On the other side of the field NCCU got some really good play from a couple key players who looked pretty white: #54 had a good game at linebacker and TE #84 took the direct snap on the fake punt and ran it about 30 yards for a 1st down. That might have been the most important play of the game as it changed the momentum back towards central.

I know there is a lot of discussion, and controversy, at some HBCUs about integrating. Vice TV has an excellent show on this issue set at Morehouse College.

[FUBeAR]

LMAO, anybody check the transfer portal for that guy yet.
You think Coach Prime didn’t order a Code Red on him between Atlanta & Jackson?

https://media.vlipsy.com/vlips/Is9POL9C/preview.jpg

[KPSUL]

But will we see the NCCU that beat UNH early in the season? xchinscratchx Or will Jackson State overcome the loss of their celebrated HC?

Seems like we got the former! Although I don't think the JSU HC departure had much effect on the outcome.

[caribbeanhen]

Seems like we got the former! Although I don't think the JSU HC departure had much effect on the outcome.

NC Central looked really good, I can see how they went up to New Hampshire and beat you guys ... just a better team. Maybe they should be the ones moving to the CAA

[POD Knows]

NC Central looked really good, I can see how they went up to New Hampshire and beat you guys ... just a better team. Maybe they should be the ones moving to the CAAYea, I thought JSU would roll these guys but NCCU really surprised me, glad they won.

[FUBeAR]

NC Central looked really good, I can see how they went up to New Hampshire and beat you guys ... just a better team. Maybe they should be the ones moving to the CAA
…or….

Maybe some CAA Teams should move up to the MEAC. Only makes sense, doesn’t it?

[caribbeanhen]

…or….

Maybe some CAA Teams should move up to the MEAC. Only makes sense, doesn’t it?

It makes sense to FuBear .... maybe the Southern Conference should take NC Central?

[caribbeanhen]

Oh that's been the topic of meme after meme all day.

https://i.groupme.com/1080x869.jpeg.e0aaebf12b5547d9b0c02bf91e4b83a9

I bet Coach Prime consoled Hagler after the game, that kid could be more famous for dropping the ball than he ever would’ve been for catching it... But one thing for sure he will never forget it

[UNHWildcat18]

NC Central looked really good, I can see how they went up to New Hampshire and beat you guys ... just a better team. Maybe they should be the ones moving to the CAA

no joke I wouldn’t be surprised if NCCU tries to get into the CAA if we lose someone….

They have a good football team this year that’s for sure.

[KPSUL]

NC Central looked really good, I can see how they went up to New Hampshire and beat you guys ... just a better team. Maybe they should be the ones moving to the CAA

I've stayed away from getting into pissing contests about the NCCU vs UNH game primarily because the majority of disparaging comments made have just been trolling attempts. The comments have been equally insulting to NCCU and try to diminish their accomplishment of beating a team that infrequently loses in its own stadium.
But since the NCCU win over JSU in the Celebration Bowl seems to finally be a wake up call I'll delve in a bit deeper now. You're right C-Hen, NCCU was the better team on that night in September. They came in with a great game plan and jumped out to a quick 14 point lead on the strength of a great first drive and a UNH pick 6 thrown in their own end of the field. After that, the teams traded scores through the remainder of the game. The game ended with an 18 point spread and not 11 because HC Rick Santos refused to accept defeat at the point where the majority of coaches would have read the hand-writng on the wall, and he continued to call time outs in much the same way Bob Chesney did vs South Dakota State. Both games will forever look more lopsided than they actually were. Guys like Rick Santos and Bob Chesney are just built that way.

Could NCCU play competitively in the CAA - absolutely. Could they have gone 7-1 in the CAA as UNH did? In my opinion, probably not. They just don't have the experience playing a schedule that requires that degree of intensity week in and week out. That is why we don't see new conference members finish even .500 their first couple years in the CAA.

[NY Crusader 2010]

I've stayed away from getting into pissing contests about the NCCU vs UNH game primarily because the majority of disparaging comments made have just been trolling attempts. The comments have been equally insulting to NCCU and try to diminish their accomplishment of beating a team that infrequently loses in its own stadium.
But since the NCCU win over JSU in the Celebration Bowl seems to finally be a wake up call I'll delve in a bit deeper now. You're right C-Hen, NCCU was the better team on that night in September. They came in with a great game plan and jumped out to a quick 14 point lead on the strength of a great first drive and a UNH pick 6 thrown in their own end of the field. After that, the teams traded scores through the remainder of the game. The game ended with an 18 point spread and not 11 because HC Rick Santos refused to accept defeat at the point where the majority of coaches would have read the hand-writng on the wall, and he continued to call time outs in much the same way Bob Chesney did vs South Dakota State. Both games will forever look more lopsided than they actually were. Guys like Rick Santos and Bob Chesney are just built that way.

Could NCCU play competitively in the CAA - absolutely. Could they have gone 7-1 in the CAA as UNH did? In my opinion, probably not. They just don't have the experience playing a schedule that requires that degree of intensity week in and week out. That is why we don't see new conference members finish even .500 their first couple years in the CAA.

KPSUL -- totally agree. Some people tend to think that when a game is played, it's a game being played between two different conferences. It's not -- it's a game between two teams. Jackson State likely was a tad overrated but NC Central had a solid team this year, with one bad loss to defending MEAC champ SC State. I watched NC Central play one night in October b/c they were on ESPN2 against Morgan State on a Wednesday or Thursday night. Their offense would certainly be above average in the CAA.

Impressive that AGS got this one right with more votes for NCC than JSU to win the Celebration Bowl despite what I believe was a 13 point spread.

[POD Knows]

You think Coach Prime didn’t order a Code Red on him between Atlanta & Jackson?

https://media.vlipsy.com/vlips/Is9POL9C/preview.jpg
Actually, if I to guess, I am sure that the coaching staff and fellow teammates consoled and supported the guy. It is fans that lose their minds over this stuff.

[FUBeAR]

NC Central had a solid team this year, with one bad loss to defending MEAC champ SC State. Their offense would certainly be above average in the CAA.

So…was this a GOOD 30 point loss?

N.C. CENTRAL -VS- CAMPBELL



Team
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NCCU
0
6
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12
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CAMPBELL
10
24
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14
48



You know Campbell had a losing record and lost to Gardner-Webb…right?

[OhioHen]

The 2022 Celebration Bowl proves once again that dominating the SWAC is the equivalent of being competitive in the MEAC.

[Gil Dobie]

NC Central looked really good, I can see how they went up to New Hampshire and beat you guys ... just a better team. Maybe they should be the ones moving to the CAA

They beat A&T, but then lost to 2 teams A&T beat.

[Gil Dobie]

So…was this a GOOD 30 point loss?

N.C. CENTRAL -VS- CAMPBELL



Team
1
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3
4
F


NCCU
0
6
0
12
18


CAMPBELL
10
24
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14
48



You know Campbell had a losing record and lost to Gardner-Webb…right?

Nice cherry picking as usual for you FU fans. They also beat A&T who beat Campbell and SC State. Proof if absolutely nothing but your weak attempt to piss on another team, because Furman failed early in the playoffs.

[FUBeAR]

Nice cherry picking as usual for you FU fans. They also beat A&T who beat Campbell and SC State. Proof if absolutely nothing but your weak attempt to piss on another team, because Furman failed early in the playoffs.
So, it was a good loss then?

And…those 2 cited/mentioned games in that post had absolutely nothing to do with Furman. Your antifreeze guzzling habit is obviously starting to have seriously deleterious effects. Consider seeking treatment before next NDSU tailgate season and you may be able to stem the cognitive decline.

[Gil Dobie]

So, it was a good loss then?

And…those 2 cited/mentioned games in that post had absolutely nothing to do with Furman. Your antifreeze guzzling habit is obviously starting to have seriously deleterious effects. Consider seeking treatment before next NDSU tailgate season and you may be able to stem the cognitive decline.

Personal attack me you have lost the discussion. Please go back to SC whine country and mash those sour grapes.

[FUBeAR]

Personal attack me you have lost the discussion.
Just trying to be part of an intervention to help you kick that Prestone addiction along with your Furman obsession.

But you still didn’t answer. Was that 30 point NCCU loss to a Team that finished tied for last place in the Big South a good loss, as implied by the OP, who excluded it when discussing NCCU’s “one bad loss”?

You felt so compelled to involve yourself that you had to quote reply to FUBeAR’s on-topic responsive question to the OP, so you must have had a strong opinion on the question(s) posed within the post you quoted…or was it just yet another very weak & thinly veiled attempt at…let’s see…what did you call it….yeah….”a personal attack?”

[GAD]

Coach Prime after the game
https://fb.watch/hwb_jVkb9Z/

[Professor Chaos]

Coach Prime after the game
https://fb.watch/hwb_jVkb9Z/
Wow, great message from Deion that every player who feels they let the team down should hear. Much respect Coach Prime. xbowx

[FUBeAR]

Coach Prime after the game
https://fb.watch/hwb_jVkb9Z/
Good stuff. Not at all surprised.


*FUBeAR was joking about the “Code Red”…for some here who seem to have lost their senses of humor as the temperatures have dropped…or maybe it’s the cost of Xmas gifts this year that’s driving the sour mood.

[POD Knows]

Coach Prime after the game
https://fb.watch/hwb_jVkb9Z/
This was good, thanks for the post. Kudos for all involved.

[caribbeanhen]

I bet Coach Prime consoled Hagler after the game, that kid could be more famous for dropping the ball than he ever would’ve been for catching it... But one thing for sure he will never forget it

how did I know? Because Deion is smart and what he did right there tells me he is great father... fathers do this stuff all the time

[Panther88]

The 2022 Celebration Bowl proves once again that dominating the SWAC is the equivalent of being competitive in the MEAC.

Especially when 6 of 11 starters on defense were missing and a few others on O did not suit up as well.

Quite a few 2nd teamers got a LOT of playing time in this game.

[caribbeanhen]

https://hbcusports.com/2022/12/18/jackson-state-tight-end-hayden-hagler-received-death-threats-after-celebration-bowl/

story is reporting Hagler received death threats after the game

[unknown-swac]

Florida-Oregon State (ESPN): 2.450M

Jackson State-NC Central (ABC): 2.422M

Washington State-Fresno State (ABC): 2.399M

SMU-BYU (ABC): 2.039M

Cincinnati-Louisville (ESPN): 1.961M

UTSA-Troy (ESPN Fri): 1.459M

Rice-Southern Miss (ESPN): 1.221M

Incarnate Word-North Dakota State (ESPN2 Fri): 1.050M

North Texas-Boise State (ESPN): 1.030M

Miami (OH)-UAB (ESPN Fri): 822,000

Montana State-South Dakota State (ESPN2): 598,000

[Bisonoline]

All bowl games

http://lsufootball.net/tvschedule.htm

[ASU33]

Especially when 6 of 11 starters on defense were missing and a few others on O did not suit up as well.

Quite a few 2nd teamers got a LOT of playing time in this game.

J-State wasn't missing 6 of 11 starters that's false. They were missing Evans and Gaddy from the starting defense. That's it!

[Panther88]

J-State wasn't missing 6 of 11 starters that's false. They were missing Evans and Gaddy from the starting defense. That's it!
Going by what I was told by a JSU alum: 2 along the DL front (outside of Gaddy in street clothes) and a mid-yr rotation of 2 DBs and 2 previously starting OL.

[ASU33]

Going by what I was told by a JSU alum: 2 along the DL front (outside of Gaddy in street clothes) and a mid-yr rotation of 2 DBs and 2 previously starting OL.

Yeah they lied. They weren't down that many guys at all.

[Panther88]

Yeah they lied. They weren't down that many guys at all.

Outside of a name here or there, I didn't keep up w/ their starting roster other than noting that the all-world WR Malachi ????? wasn't around and the emergence of a super talented WR named Dallas ????. I am a HUGE NGaddy fan so I understand why he didn't participate in the game (pending fbs txfer & nfl pick).

Was JSzu down 2 OL? 2 DTs? 2 DBs?

[KPSUL]

The exact number of Jackson State "starters" missing for the Celebration Bowl becoming a moot point at this juncture. There are currently 26 Jackson State players in the transfer portal. The more critical question will be how many two - deep players will be returning for next season.

[OhioHen]

The exact number of Jackson State "starters" missing for the Celebration Bowl becoming a moot point at this juncture. There are currently 26 Jackson State players in the transfer portal. The more critical question will be how many two - deep players will be returning for next season.
Maybe a bunch of the Colorado players being chased off by Coach not-ready-for-Prime Time will show up in Mississippi next season.

[FUBeAR]

Maybe a bunch of the Colorado players being chased off by Coach not-ready-for-Prime Time will show up in Mississippi next season.
Based on their appearance in that meeting room, FUBeAR thinks, if they show up in Mississippi next season, the only Team they are gonna help is the D3 Millsaps Majors…maybe.