Sports Briefs

DeMeco Ryans interview goes well

Former Texans linebacker and current San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco

Ryans interviewed for the Texans’ job last week and all indications are that it went well. The Texans, led by general manager Nick Caserio and CEO Cal McNair, have interviewed several candidates, including Sean Payton, but it sounds like the interest in Ryans could be stronger than most thought.

Ed Reed, BethuneCookman part ways

Former Baltimore Ravens great Ed Reed and BethuneCookman University have found out that just because the formula worked well at Jackson State doesn’t mean it will work everywhere. Less than a month a er announcing that Reed would be B-CU’s new head football coach, the two have quickly divorced before the contract was ever signed. This came a er Reed took to Instagram to rip his new employer and HBCU football for numerous inefficiencies.

TSU guard named SWAC Player of the Week

Texas Southern University junior guard

Andriana

Avent was recently named SWAC Player of the Week a er a strong showing. Avent averaged 21 points while shooting 38% from beyond the arc during a week for the Lady Tigers.