In the debut episode of *Verified Sources with SJG*, HBCU Gameday's Steven J. Gaither sits down with Tuskegee University Director of Athletics Reginald Ruffin for a wide-ranging and revealing conversation. From the historic addition of stadium lights and hosting the first-ever home night game at Tuskegee, to the broader implications of NIL, student-athlete experience, and a potential move to NCAA Division I — Ruffin doesn't hold back. He reflects on aligning athletics with academics, modernizing a legacy-rich HBCU program, and how Tuskegee is balancing tradition with transformation. 🔑 Key Topics: * Tuskegee’s first-ever home night football game * Why the lights are bigger than football * The rise of SIAC coaches to D1 HBCUs * NIL challenges and student-athlete retention * Is Tuskegee preparing for a move to Division I? * The impact of leadership and strategic vision on HBCU athletics 🎙️ Don’t miss this honest and insightful conversation as we launch a new era of HBCU storytellin...