Boombox Classic
Encyclopedia
The Boombox Classic is the nickname for the annual regular season college football
game between and . It is held at Veterans Memorial Stadium
(JSU) in even-numbered years and at Mumford Stadium
in odd-numbered years. The 2009 matchup was held at Veterans Memorial Stadium
.
The name is a reference to the two school's marching bands, Jackson State's band being the "Sonic Boom of the South
" and Southern's "Human Jukebox".
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
game between and . It is held at Veterans Memorial Stadium
Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium is an outdoor football stadium in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. Veterans Memorial Stadium is the home field of the Jackson State University Tigers. In July 2011, Jackson State University will own and operate the stadium...
(JSU) in even-numbered years and at Mumford Stadium
Ace W. Mumford Stadium
Ace W. Mumford Stadium is a 29,000-seat multi-purpose stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It opened in 1928 and is home to the Southern University Jaguars and Southern Laboratory High School Kittens football teams, as well as the Southern University women's soccer team. It is named after coach A.W....
in odd-numbered years. The 2009 matchup was held at Veterans Memorial Stadium
Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium is an outdoor football stadium in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. Veterans Memorial Stadium is the home field of the Jackson State University Tigers. In July 2011, Jackson State University will own and operate the stadium...
.
The name is a reference to the two school's marching bands, Jackson State's band being the "Sonic Boom of the South
Sonic Boom Of The South
The Sonic Boom of the South is a marching band at Jackson State University in the United States. It is one of the largest HBCU marching bands with over 250 members.-History:The first band at JSU was organized in 1920....
" and Southern's "Human Jukebox".