JSU Star Linebacker Aubrey Miller Jr. Encourages Black Men To 'Come Back Home' And Play For HBCUs
More players are encouraged to play at HBCUs, says Aubrey Miller Jr. He is the star linebacker for JSU and the SWAC Defensive Player of the Year.
Even though Jackson State University’s good times under Coach Prime are over, Miller is still upbeat. Following Saturday’s game, he offered some wise advice to Black men who are thinking about a future in football.
“Your talent needs to come back home. You need to play for your people. If we do it you can do it,” he said with confidence and pride.
JSU star linebacker @Loose_Qannon and the SWAC Defensive Player of the Year puts the call out more players to play at HBCUs.
"Your talent needs to come back home. You need to play for your people. If we do it you can do it." pic.twitter.com/PJ686tw1In
— Joe Cook WAPT (@JoeCookSports) December 17, 2022
According to 16 ABC, Jackson State lost in the Celebration Bowl for the second consecutive season in what was the team’s final game with Deion Sanders as coach. North Carolina Central defeated Jackson State University (JSU) by a score of 41-34 in overtime. This was JSU’s first and only loss of the 2022 season.
As a team, JSU allowed the most points they had all season, and the Eagles rushed for 276 yards while the Tigers were limited to 68. The Tigers were outstanding in spite of the loss.
With a 27-6 record, an unblemished 11-0 regular season, and back-to-back SWAC championships, Deion Sanders leaves JSU to become head coach at Colorado. He thanked everyone he could think of, including AD Ashley Robinson, for giving him the chance to be a college head coach.
These were @DeionSanders final words as Jackson State's head coach. He thanked the media, @JacksonStateAD for the opportunity, the @SonicBoomOTS and more.
"The movement don't stop with although it may have started like that. But the movement is going to continue with a plan." pic.twitter.com/K6mzpneydN— Joe Cook WAPT (@JoeCookSports) December 17, 2022
Shedeur Sanders also talked about his experience attending an HBCU and being a part of the Jackson community after his final game wearing a Jackson State uniform. Miller sat beside him ready to share his thoughts.
After his final game in a Jackson State uniform @ShedeurSanders summarizes his experience at an HBCU like @JacksonStateU and being a part of the Jackson community. pic.twitter.com/vObggOhcEj
— Joe Cook WAPT (@JoeCookSports) December 17, 2022
As soon as Miller’s video went up, the internet erupted in support. Some Twitter users’ opinions are collected below.
THANK YOU Aubrey Miller!! Let'em know. HBCU STRONG. Family for life!! #THEEiLove 💙💙💙 pic.twitter.com/TtRnG0TUd3
— Nina Brown (@mustang17613741) December 17, 2022
I agree good black players are welcome at HBCUs. Black also need the cultural experience HBCUs offer, that is not offered at PWIs.
— Dr Ronald E Anderson Sr (@DrRonaldEAnder1) December 18, 2022
— silversaiyan65 (@silversayian65) December 18, 2022
