The Labor Day Classic

About the Book

Coaches Quotes “Regardless of what has happened in the past, this is going to be a dogfight” Lionell Taylor Texas Southern’s Head Coach 1985 “The first thing we had to try and do when I took over was get the right attitude going here. They had gotten in the habit of losing. We’re looking forward to this season.” Conway Haymond Prairie View’s Head coach 1985 “Anytime the two institutions meet its big time. We’re talking about two institutions similar in tradition, similar in its mission. We’re within 100 miles from each other. Prairie View has such a rich football tradition. When you put all those ingredients together and the alumni are so competitive, I think you’re talking about an interesting matchup.” Bill Thomas(TSU) Winninest coach in the Classic. Ten consecutive victories 1994-2003. “Our guys played their butts off. We had a chance to win it. It didn’t go our way” TSU’s head coach, Chris Dishman 2025 “It’s a rivalry game. I think we gave the fans what they wanted. But ultimately, we got a win and that’s what we came here to do”. PV’s head coach, Tremaine Jackson 2025

About the Author

Thurman W. Robins is a native Houstonian, who participated in various sports throughout his early life. He is the author of seven books. He was a teacher, coach and administrator for more than forty years. He served as department chairperson (Health and Kinesiology) at TSU for 13 years and served as Athletic Director on two separate occasions. Robins is a member of four Hall of Fames: Southern University Athletic HOF, Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Association HOF, Texas Black Sports HOF, and Texas Southern University, College of Education HOF. As a retired educator much of his time is spent during historical research, drawing and painting and playing golf.