Miles College first HBCU to get BLM street mural https://t.co/SFueS0HdCU
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 30, 2020
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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Miles College first HBCU to get BLM street mural
Will Packer, Universal Team for HBCU Sports Drama 'One and Done'
Will Packer, Universal Team for HBCU Sports Drama 'One and Done' https://t.co/xKWt3ePBtw via @thr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 30, 2020
Prospect Elijah Fisher ‘Strongly’ Considering Morgan State University
Prospect Elijah Fisher ‘Strongly’ Considering Morgan State University https://t.co/Q1wBLlJ14O via @hbcubuzz
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 30, 2020
2019-20 DSU Women's Lacrosse SoCON Honor Roll
2019-20 DSU W LACROSSE SoCON HONOR ROLL https://t.co/qwDG7wNEOq— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) June 25, 2020
DSU WOMEN’S LAXERS HONORED BY SOUTHERN CONFERENCE https://t.co/DybwATkADY— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) June 24, 2020
Gonzaga completes non-conference schedule with NAU, USC and North Carolina Central
Gonzaga completes non-conference schedule with NAU, USC and North Carolina Central https://t.co/wJXw2PING1 via @http://twitter.com/ubnews/
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 30, 2020
2020 FCS Jersey Countdown: 50 -- The Best Player Who Wears No. 50 Is NC Central's Andrew Dale
2020 FCS Jersey Countdown: 50 -- The Best Player Who Wears No. 50 Is NC Central's Andrew Dale https://t.co/MJapbxT4I8 via @HeroSportsNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 30, 2020
COMMENTARY: Now or never for the MEAC; Conference has problem with loss of 3 key members
COMMENTARY: Now or never for the MEAC; Conference has problem with loss of 3 key members https://t.co/8A37d6NbrE via @thetandd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 30, 2020
Has Morehouse Paved the Way for Other Schools to Cancel Their College Football Season?
Has Morehouse Paved the Way for Other Schools to Cancel Their College Football Season? https://t.co/GpKBLYzSJM— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 30, 2020
As membership losses mount, the MEAC is in huge trouble
As membership losses mount, the MEAC is in huge trouble https://t.co/FE9gLtzPLn via @mid_madness
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 30, 2020
Quinn Named Director of Strength And Conditioning At SC State
Quinn Named Director of Strength And Conditioning At SC State https://t.co/rsKDJf0mOi
— SC State Athletics (@SCStateAthletic) June 30, 2020
2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Antoine Murray, WR, Howard University https://
ICYMI:2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Antoine Murray, WR, Howard University https://t.co/c3zSm83c8F #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/K3dK1QBlUu
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) June 30, 2020
2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: CJ Holmes, CB, Jackson State University
ICYMI:2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: CJ Holmes, CB, Jackson State University https://t.co/d7JS4Af9Jw #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/Dq9DUHCptl
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) June 29, 2020
Teresa Phillips Retires as TSU Director of Athletics (Video)
Teresa Phillips announced her retirement as the Director of Athletics at Tennessee State University last October and will officially step away from her role on June 30. Phillips began her 18-year tenure as the head of the Tiger program in 2002.https://t.co/LrMu6n4DQZ pic.twitter.com/9YinmWtdMg
— TSU Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) June 30, 2020
Gosha revises culture, infrastructure of FAMU Athletics during six months at the helm
.@FAMUAthletics used to be an epicenter of chaos. However, in just six months at the helm, @KortneG has led a paradigm shift of revitalization. Fundraising is up, functioning operational systems are in place & #FAMU joins @theswac in 2021-22. @KEMcCluney https://t.co/qLsZ9uowBx
— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) June 30, 2020
Monday, June 29, 2020
Larry Scott Details Becoming Football Head Coach
.@HUBisonFootball's Scott Details Becoming Head Coach with @danharralson #BleedBlue #HowardForward #MEACFB https://t.co/YOTNLWeUXw— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) June 29, 2020
Grambling State OL to transfer to South Florida; how Tigers could move forward up front
After a big loss across the OL w/ @trey_jacobs35's transfer, what does it mean for @GSU_TIGERS & how the G-Men can stave off a dropoff at LT going forward. @GramFanatics @GoGrambling @HBCUGameday @HBCUSports @Onnidan @GramFamNet #GramFam #SWAC #HBCUhttps://t.co/dLcAicAYxx
— Cory Diaz (@CoryDiaz_TNS) June 29, 2020
Ernest T. Jones Named to NAIA-ADA Board of Directors
FMU Director of Athletics @ErnestTJones named to NAIA Athletics Directors Association Board of Directors for 2020-21 academic year
— Florida Memorial Lions (@GoFmuLions) June 29, 2020
📰: https://t.co/sB9zMWMRU1 pic.twitter.com/LCvoePd7ZN
@BarackObama tips his cap to all the players that came before in the Negro Leagues
.@BarackObama tips his cap to all the players that came before in the Negro Leagues 🙌 pic.twitter.com/B14EjGOCFk
— SI MLB (@si_mlb) June 29, 2020
Horn selected NAIA-ADA third vice president
Horn selected NAIA-ADA third vice president
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) June 29, 2020
story: https://t.co/gj9eVXocVW#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether pic.twitter.com/r6qXu1Psjg
Xavierites, here’s some of what to expect in the fall so that we all are safe!
The fall semester will begin Aug. 17 on #XULA's campus. Watch the video about new procedures to help everyone stay safe and healthy.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether@XavierCSI @XULAalumni @XULANAA1 @1925society https://t.co/mK2Un0wZK4
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) June 29, 2020
Only 2 FCS players out of 32 that transferred up to the FBS last year made an NFL roster
Only 2 FCS players out of 32 that transferred up to the FBS last year made an NFL roster https://t.co/Exfz80oc8G #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/DDn6yhF6qJ
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) June 29, 2020
The SWAC has led attendance among all FCS conferences for 42 of the past 43 seasons
#SWACFact @Cricketnation @theswac has led attendance among all FCS conferences for 42 of the past 43 seasons.
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) June 29, 2020
Jackson State was the FCS attendance leader averaging 33,762 over five home games. Alabama State claimed fourth place (17,799) and Southern finished seventh (16,957). pic.twitter.com/hmhBHlriJc
Hampton Sailing Pulls In Consecutive Valedictorians
SAILING PULLS IN CONSECUTIVE VALEDICTORIANS #RespectTheH #BigSouthMade https://t.co/CLPd2vqL7u
— Hampton Athletics (@HUAthletics1868) June 29, 2020
FAMU Introduces Michael Johnson as Associate AD/Administration & Operations
FAMU Introduces Michael Johnson as Associate AD/Administration & Operations https://t.co/u8Fl7MRr6V
— FAMU Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) June 29, 2020
Gabrielle Floyd Named Head Volleyball Coach
Gabrielle Floyd Named Head Volleyball Coach https://t.co/koiuBwnKok
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) June 29, 2020
MEAC/SWAC Challenge will still be played but only at 50% capacity
MEAC/SWAC Challenge will still be played but only at 50% capacity https://t.co/kbCJYGXDXf #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/marvnbIsnJ— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) June 29, 2020
Thiel: UW haircut a tip of the college virus-berg
Thiel: UW haircut a tip of the college virus-berg | Sportspress Northwest: https://t.co/HQBTOxR68T— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 29, 2020
2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jahseari Patterson, DE, Fort Valley State
2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jahseari Patterson, DE, Fort Valley State - https://t.co/Dj2VUpMYSh
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 29, 2020
Former Grambling State OL Demontrey Jacobs Commits to South Florida
— SoFloBulls (@SoFloBulls) June 29, 2020
Former Grambling State OT Demontrey Jacobs is headed to USF.— Sidelines Recruiting (@SSNRecruiting) June 26, 2020
Jeff Scott with another good pickup. pic.twitter.com/zdvNCz6ULk
FAMU WBB’s Shalon Pillow on Rattlers’ potential, sports’s new normal (Video)
FAMU WBB’s Shalon Pillow on Rattlers’ potential, sports’s new normal https://t.co/nouvTm7x3T
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 29, 2020
Get to Know Rookie QB Who Can Throw Ball 100 Yards
Get to Know Rookie QB Who Can Throw Ball 100 Yards https://t.co/FX2b4XPLUD via @BillHuberSI
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 29, 2020
FAMU alum, Florida High offensive line coach Ryan Smith dies at 32
FAMU alum, Florida High offensive line coach Ryan Smith dies at 32 https://t.co/xTiYNpmknE— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) June 29, 2020
Former Florida High Offensive Line Coach Ryan Smith | PHOTOS https://t.co/KmzBn4kcHW— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) June 29, 2020
Florida High Assistant Coach Ryan Smith dies at 32, school confirms https://t.co/SlBXoQpQyP— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 29, 2020
Man this one hits too close to home! The saying that the good ones die young is so true today! Your support for us will never be forgotten my good brother! Rest in Heaven Ryan Smith!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) June 29, 2020
My REAL Rattler brother @CoachSmith1988 was literally an angel on Earth to us and for that, we will provide that same love and loyalty multiplied back to his wife and his son FOREVER🙏🏾🙏🏾🧡💚🕊 pic.twitter.com/r8nAr7IfR5— Ronnie 〽️ackey Jr (@Rattler4life) June 29, 2020
Strickland Retires After Hall of Fame Career
.@HUBisonTennis' Strickland Retires After Hall of Fame Career #BleedBlue #HowardForward #MEACTEN https://t.co/oo8BMcPaAh
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) June 29, 2020
2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Warren Newman III, WR, Jackson State University
Last Chance:2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Warren Newman III, WR, Jackson State University https://t.co/Ru0wyLn9Ac #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/nqnqjoc2Md
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) June 29, 2020
It’s now or never for the MEAC
There is still time for the MEAC to be salvaged but it must get its act together writes @dware1 https://t.co/axcvrVixRo
— BOXTOROW MEDIA (@boxtorow) June 29, 2020
JSU's John Hendrick on state flag change, racial injustice in America and SWAC football
JSU's John Hendrick on state flag change, racial injustice in America and SWAC football https://t.co/KIbwjniNhu
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 29, 2020
Sunday, June 28, 2020
As athletes gain power, HBCUs getting another look in recruiting
As athletes gain power, HBCUs getting another look in recruiting https://t.co/QEWiSDEQ56
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 28, 2020
Ex-Nets coach Butch Beard on lack of black executives in the NBA: ‘Jerry West ain’t the only one who knows basketball'
Ex-Nets coach Butch Beard on lack of black executives in the NBA: ‘Jerry West ain’t the only one who knows basketball' https://t.co/7nTO32ypiw— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 28, 2020
Rally at Simmons College pushes for educational equality (Video)
Rally at Simmons College pushes for educational equality https://t.co/weVhjiq2yr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 28, 2020
Former U.S. Naval Academy Prep running back Robinson-Jenkins commits to Alabama State (Video)
Former HHS running back Robinson-Jenkins commits to Alabama State https://t.co/rrOhd3clN2— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 28, 2020
ACC-HBCU challenge? Not this college basketball season :: https://t.co/P3k7nZEKGH https://t.co/aW6jQTaPqC
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 28, 2020
St. Augustine's in Raleigh becomes first HBCU with cycling program
St. Augustine's in Raleigh becomes first HBCU with cycling program https://t.co/nykQZjCsbM via @ABC11_WTVD
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 28, 2020
A History of Columbia HBCUs
A History of Columbia HBCUs | COLAtoday https://t.co/2DeT4BJWQh
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 28, 2020
Why HBCUs could again become serious options for elite basketball prospects
Why HBCUs could again become serious options for elite basketball prospects https://t.co/du5Hw47Fyg
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 28, 2020
Archdeacon: Black racecar drivers never had it made
Archdeacon: Black racecar drivers never had it made https://t.co/4Wp83RUWJ0
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 28, 2020
2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jaylen Harris, CB, Prairie View A&M University
2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Jaylen Harris, CB, Prairie View A&M University https://t.co/Mb2B0X2mQM #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/UJbFwiZFHt
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) June 28, 2020
Ubben: College football players have power, but they must decide how to use it
"(Kylin) Hill used his power to punch up to the highest levels of his home state."@davidubben on state flags, troll tweets, the difference between the two and where players can aim their influence: https://t.co/e53hqS3iaz— The Athletic CFB (@TheAthleticCFB) June 28, 2020
Prairie View A&M to launch a race and justice center in wake of George Floyd death
Prairie View A&M to launch a race and justice center in wake of George Floyd death https://t.co/Htv1NpdW6K
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 28, 2020
Texas HBCUs continue to provide haven for black students in times of unrest
Texas HBCU’s continue to provide a safe place for black students and PVAMU is one of those universities!
— Prairie View A&M (@PVAMU) June 28, 2020
Check out this story right here: https://t.co/Cz8Gw98VkJ
Kansas State football team announces protest of program
The Kansas State football team has announced it will not, "play, practice, or meet," until the school makes changes to prevent racism.https://t.co/ZLH0qdyOlQ pic.twitter.com/DBF6xQjF0O
— 247Sports (@247Sports) June 27, 2020
2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Rashaad Jenkins, S, Jackson State
Last Chance:2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Rashaad Jenkins, S, Jackson State University https://t.co/hkhIwVlyxn #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/UIn4Iw3Hk5— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) June 27, 2020
Saturday, June 27, 2020
FAMU Men’s Basketball signs Jahvon Smith
FAMU Men’s Basketball signs Jahvon Smith https://t.co/Cw0Yp1lTBM
— FAMU Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) June 26, 2020
$100,000 gift highlights a historic week for Florida A&M "ALL IN" campaign
FAMU Athletics/RAF Moves Closer to Phase I Goal https://t.co/oMeDIoryAX— FAMU Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) June 26, 2020
Rattler Nation ... Help us reach our goal! We are “ALL IN” ... Are you? @LRobinsonFAMU #FangsUp #FAMU #strikestrikestrikeagain #WeAreFAMU #FAMULY #buildingchampions pic.twitter.com/weAeo7tzgP— FAMU Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) June 26, 2020
Pillow’s tenure as head Lady Rattler off to unprecedented start
Pillow’s tenure as head Lady Rattler off to unprecedented start https://t.co/SlXuSYfUu0
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 27, 2020
FAMU Notebook: Men’s hoops signs Smith, baseball star Coleman reflects on CSBI
FAMU Notebook: Men's hoops signs Smith, baseball star Coleman reflects on CSBI https://t.co/Hb5UofuaFA
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) June 27, 2020
Opinion: The power of Black athletes denying offers from white schools for historically Black ones
The players are what make the colleges, universities — not the other way around https://t.co/GWV9cp0EdB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 27, 2020
Alabama State Men's Basketball adds Trace Young to signing class
.@mowilliams adds John A. Logan College forward Trace Young (@TraceYoung1) for the 2020-21 season
— Alabama State MBB (@BamaStateMBB) June 25, 2020
Welcome to Hornet Nation ‼️#STATEofMind pic.twitter.com/Fg9NNj3U3Z
Puryear Makes Appearance on Heritage Sports Radio Network
#MEACGLF @HUBisonSports' Puryear Makes Appearance on Heritage Sports Radio Network #RespectTheMEAC https://t.co/4M3Io9hNRF
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) June 26, 2020
MEAC Commissioner Thomas addresses recent exodus of teams, COVID-19 during Zoom conference
MEAC Commissioner Thomas addresses recent exodus of teams, COVID-19 during Zoom conference https://t.co/11TZAWZXCh
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) June 26, 2020
Morehouse cancels fall sports as HBCUs grapple with rapid changes
Morehouse cancels fall sports as HBCUs, especially the MEAC, grapple with rapid changes https://t.co/QXaBGdvrci
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 27, 2020
156 Texas Southern Student-Athletes Named To SWAC Commissioner's Honor Roll
156 Texas Southern Student-Athletes Named To SWAC Commissioner's Honor Roll https://t.co/vpKCh41NUd
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) June 24, 2020
Texas Southern Golf Coach Hank Stewart Announces Retirement
Texas Southern Golf Coach Hank Stewart Announces Retirement https://t.co/6X68AOyaVY
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) June 23, 2020
SWAC Announces 2019-20 Academic Awards and Commissioner's Honor Roll
SWAC Announces 2019-20 Academic Awards and Commissioner's Honor Roll https://t.co/m045M2Jd43
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 27, 2020
2021 College Football Hall of Fame ballot released highlighted by five former SWAC student-athletes
2021 College Football Hall of Fame ballot released highlighted by five former SWAC student-athletes https://t.co/GP9sSNiagU
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 27, 2020
FAMU’s conference exit officially begins after MEAC receives letter of resignation
FAMU’s conference exit officially begins after MEAC receives letter of resignation https://t.co/XYFDw5iRWJ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 27, 2020
How Grambling State Shakyla Hill became the only player to ever record two quadruple-doubles
There was a time when Shakyla Hill didn't want to play college basketball.
— NCAA Women’s Basketball (@ncaawbb) June 26, 2020
The former @GSU_TIGERS point guard, who became the only player in Division I history (men's or women's) to record multiple quadruple-doubles, originally had other plans. #ncaaW https://t.co/DPlkYr3f4W
Friday, June 26, 2020
Savannah State football looks to fill hole in schedule after Morehouse cancels season
Savannah State football looks to fill hole in schedule after Morehouse cancels seasonhttps://t.co/mpkbjDfzCQ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 26, 2020
N.C. A&T, FAMU and Bethune-Cookman have departed. But the MEAC looks to grow again.
N.C. A&T, FAMU and Bethune-Cookman have departed. But the MEAC looks to grow again. https://t.co/jePAqwo5pj
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 26, 2020
6/26/20 HBCU Football Daily Podcast: Lincoln (Mo.)
HBCU Football Daily Podcast w/ @dware1 features @GoBlueTigers and interview with head coach Malik Hoskins. Click to download or listen to the podcast https://t.co/SmHIidJPlS on iHeartMedia https://t.co/Gpd7PXOEt6 or Apple Podcasts.
— BOXTOROW MEDIA (@boxtorow) June 26, 2020
CIAA Announces New Five-Year Strategic Plan
CIAA Announces New Five-Year Strategic Plan #CIAAForLife https://t.co/bc7PeXntjD
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) June 25, 2020
From MEAC to SWAC: Bethune-Cookman head football coach Terry Sims reacts to the move
From MEAC to SWAC: Bethune-Cookman head football coach Terry Sims reacts to the move https://t.co/kuQfoQ9lAG
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 26, 2020
Northwestern State, Alcorn State schedule football series for 2021, 2025
Northwestern State, Alcorn State schedule football series for 2021, 2025https://t.co/6csTpOqNtO pic.twitter.com/LlhIAuKb4P
— FBSchedules.com (@FBSchedules) June 26, 2020
A record 92 SSU student-athletes named to the SIAC All-Academic Team
A record 92 student-athletes named to the SIAC All-Academic Team #HailSSU #SSU #ClawDown https://t.co/Wn5QjFn81O
— Savannah State Athletics (@SavStateTigers) June 26, 2020
2019-20 SIAC All-Academic Honors Announced
https://t.co/9HcU5xofBi pic.twitter.com/2kjf44Ax3I
— FVSU Sports (@FVSUATHLETICS) June 26, 2020
FAMU's Coleman Reflects on Experience of Playing in CSBI
#MEACBSB @FAMUAthletics' Coleman Reflects on Experience of Playing in CSBI #RespectTheMEAC https://t.co/3kuIYRXUYj
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) June 26, 2020
Willie Lanier's Name Added to the Field at Hovey Stadium
Willie Lanier's Name Added to the Field at Hovey Stadium.@cfbhall inductees build a relationship that culminates in an important milestone at one of the top HBCUs https://t.co/JSViFhBCA4
— Football Foundation (@NFFNetwork) June 26, 2020
Division II Morehouse College cancels all fall sports for 2020
Morehouse College Cancels Fall Sports https://t.co/XPYZGLURzc— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 26, 2020
Morehouse College cancels all fall sports, including football, because of COVID-19 health risks https://t.co/r2ozs24nRT via @CBSSports— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 26, 2020
Howard Senior Spotlight: Kamryn Tillman, presented by GEICO
#MEACSB @HUBisonSports Senior Spotlight: Kamryn Tillman, presented by @GEICO #RespectTheMEAC https://t.co/vfSRzKoILK
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) June 25, 2020
Howard's Woods Takes Home 2020 Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award
#MEACWBB @HUBisonSports' Woods Takes Home 2020 Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award #RespectTheMEAC https://t.co/I4pu2oYelh
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) June 23, 2020
10 Bears Named 2020 Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars
#GameOfLife 10 @MorganStBears Named 2020 Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars #RespectTheMEAC https://t.co/Wo4uu6gak1
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) June 23, 2020
S.C. State Student Organizes Protests in Small Michigan Town
#GameOfLife @SCStateAthletic Student Organizes Protests in Small Michigan Town #RespectTheMEAC https://t.co/JDZ72I47PI
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) June 25, 2020
MEAC Statement on Bethune-Cookman University
#MEACNews @MEACSports Statement on Bethune-Cookman University #RespectTheMEAC https://t.co/xC4qr1omi9
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) June 25, 2020
2020 Bison schedule preview: North Carolina A&T Aggies
2020 Bison schedule preview: North Carolina A&T Aggies | INFORUM https://t.co/EtsofN88H9
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 26, 2020
Thomas "Snacks" Lee honored by state Senate for ESPY win
Thomas "Snacks" Lee honored by state Senate for ESPY win https://t.co/V0GtwAUtOh
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 26, 2020
FAMU fans react with excitement over arch-rival Bethune-Cookman joining the SWAC
FAMU fans react with excitement over arch-rival Bethune-Cookman joining the SWAC https://t.co/EmOYHNcBHF
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) June 26, 2020
Former Auburn receiver Marquis McClain transferring to Southern; says he has something to prove
Former Auburn receiver Marquis McClain transferring to Southern; says he has something to prove https://t.co/LcoYjJM9aD via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 26, 2020
Bethune-Cookman leaving MEAC for SWAC, which grows to 12 teams: 'A great position to expand our brand'
Bethune-Cookman leaving MEAC for SWAC, which grows to 12 teams: 'A great position to expand our brand' https://t.co/OSp95k7zms via @theadvocatebr— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 26, 2020
Bethune-Cookman leaving the MEAC for the SWAC in 2021-22 https://t.co/nf3i7LQtWd— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 26, 2020
Thursday, June 25, 2020
FAMU replaces Southern game with Jackson State
#MEACFB @FAMUAthletics Football Replaces Southern Game with Jackson State #RespectTheMEAC https://t.co/J6PhS45QJa— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) June 25, 2020
FAMU replaces Southern game with Jackson State https://t.co/LXuyetEEp7— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 25, 2020
FAMU adds Jackson State to 2020 football schedulehttps://t.co/9yeBHL3YdB pic.twitter.com/ZsHL0Ua1V9— FBSchedules.com (@FBSchedules) June 25, 2020
Detroit Classic Cancelled; TSU Exploring Options to Replace Games
Detroit Classic Cancelled; TSU Exploring Options to Replace Gameshttps://t.co/FTY3bB4AzI#BigBlueRising pic.twitter.com/e5Y2iKLehi
— TSU Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) June 25, 2020
Nice Harper Jr., Kaleb Mosley Named HERO Sports Preseason All-OVC
Nice Harper Jr., Kaleb Mosley Named HERO Sports Preseason All-OVChttps://t.co/1RxTe1XaGz#BigBlueRising pic.twitter.com/u9amKJm984
— Tennessee State Football (@TennStateFB) June 25, 2020
Former Auburn wide receiver picks transfer destination: Southern University
Former Auburn wide receiver picks transfer destination https://t.co/lZ1YYyOIxM— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 25, 2020
Report: Former Auburn WR Marquis McClain announces FCS transfer destination https://t.co/F9HtbZy6tI— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 25, 2020
Top LU football players enter transfer portal after incident with former professor
Top LU football players enter transfer portal after incident with former professor https://t.co/enspS4eLqD
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 25, 2020
Why HBCUs could again become serious options for elite basketball prospects
Why HBCUs could again become serious options for elite basketball prospects https://t.co/P3k27DplCd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 25, 2020
2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Caleb Brown, DB, Hampton University
2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Caleb Brown, DB, Hampton University - https://t.co/M34HRbs3TB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 25, 2020
2020 FCS Jersey Countdown: 54 -- The Best Player Who Wears No. 54 Is NC A&T's Kyin Howard
2020 FCS Jersey Countdown: 54 -- The Best Player Who Wears No. 54 Is NC A https://t.co/pZZ0yf4ZQX via @HeroSportsNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 25, 2020
Head coach Will Jones sees bright future for NC A&T basketball
Head coach Will Jones sees bright future for NC A&T basketball https://t.co/fXfXE2NLR1
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 25, 2020
ACC-HBCU challenge? Not this college basketball season
ACC-HBCU challenge? Not this college basketball season :: https://t.co/P3k7nZEKGH https://t.co/1FI94Iu8Vl
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 25, 2020
Leaders of Georgia's public HBCUs make joint statement
Leaders of Georgia's public HBCUs make joint statement https://t.co/Kv5FMwXS2D pic.twitter.com/VmM49jCizs
— The Albany Herald (@Albany_Herald) June 25, 2020
2019-2020 Sun Conference Award Winners Announced
2019-2020 Sun Conference Award Winners Announced https://t.co/njJ7MkTq1X
— The Sun Conference (@sunconference) June 25, 2020
FAMU sports notebook: Littles signs with men's basketball
FAMU sports notebook: Littles signs with men's basketball https://t.co/79nKgnYOBp via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 25, 2020
How Did 2019 FCS-to-FBS Transfers Perform?
How Did 2019 FCS-to-FBS Transfers Perform? https://t.co/1PlV18KZxb via @HeroSportsNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 25, 2020
Morris Scott Joins ULM Basketball Coaching Staff
Scott Joins ULM Basketball Coaching Staff https://t.co/d4rm2m81j9
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 25, 2020
Sneak Peek: The Alcorn State Braves
Sneak Peek: The Alcorn State Braves https://t.co/2Bop4Kfs1Z via @CollegeAndMag
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 25, 2020
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
NFL holds minority coaching summit as it continues to grapple with hiring issues
NFL holds minority coaching summit as it continues to grapple with hiring issues https://t.co/4XQKAY1VCc
— BlackCollegeFootball (@BCFHOF) June 24, 2020
140 Southern University Student-Athletes Make SWAC Commissioner's Honor Roll
140 Southern University Student-Athletes Make SWAC Commissioner's Honor Roll https://t.co/Aj0uBsswsS
— Southern U. Sports (@SouthernUsports) June 24, 2020
DSU Women's Laxers Honored By Southern Conference
DSU WOMEN’S LAXERS HONORED BY SOUTHERN CONFERENCE https://t.co/DybwATkADY— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) June 24, 2020
XULA Coach Patricia Kendrick Weighs in on the Potential Growth of HBCU Volleyball
XULA Coach Patricia Kendrick Weighs in on the Potential Growth of HBCU Volleyball https://t.co/0dxNAJnOKP via @prepvolleyball
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 24, 2020
KSU's Galloway honored by Institute for Sports & Social Justice
KSU's Galloway honored by Institute for Sports & Social Justice https://t.co/QIsZvcnPOJ via @statejournal
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 24, 2020
Grambling president: Bayou Classic to remain at Superdome for now
Grambling president: Bayou Classic to remain at Superdome for now https://t.co/HXAxwkY675 via @thenewsstar
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 24, 2020
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Ed Hardin: A&T introduces Will Jones as basketball coach as the university and athletics look forward together
Ed Hardin: A&T introduces Will Jones as basketball coach as the university and athletics look forward together https://t.co/QFEQcOIObw via @JournalNow
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 23, 2020
League Retrospectives: North Carolina Central is a safe bet in the MEAC
League Retrospectives: North Carolina Central is a safe bet in the MEAC https://t.co/92pgseGky1 via @mid_madness
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 23, 2020
2020 Southwestern Athletic Conference Stock Watch
2020 Southwestern Athletic Conference Stock Watch https://t.co/Mh8zLz19WX
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 23, 2020
Monday, June 22, 2020
Hubbard Named Candidate for 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Class
WATCH IT: Rudy Hubbard reflects on the 1978 national championship https://t.co/SKUX7AWlm9 via @tdonline— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 23, 2020
Hubbard Named Candidate for 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Class https://t.co/optA1F90zx— FAMU Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) June 19, 2020
Legendary FAMU coach reflects on 1978 national title https://t.co/rlep6Fi5Ov via @tdonline— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 23, 2020
Tennessee State in the NFL Draft
Find Out More About Tennessee State and the NFL Drafthttps://t.co/WZTHL2QUiT#BigBlueRising pic.twitter.com/Yb6ySHzvXG
— TSU Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) June 22, 2020
Noie: Non-league matchup with Howard bigger than basketball for Notre Dame
Noie: Non-league matchup with Howard bigger than basketball for Notre Dame https://t.co/iVYDshICdV via @SBTribune
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 23, 2020
Former Creek Bridge/Fayetteville State basketball player taking game to France
Former Creek Bridge basketball player taking game to France https://t.co/ppEkExqhUt via @VoiceOfPeeDee
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 23, 2020
2020 FCS Jersey Countdown: 57 -- The Best Player Who Wears No. 57 Is NC A&T's Jacob Roberts
2020 FCS Jersey Countdown: 57 -- The Best Player Who Wears No. 57 Is NC A https://t.co/fTc7KHiCph via @HeroSportsNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 23, 2020
Despite other HBCU game cancellations, MEAC/SWAC Challenge confident it'll 'play football'
#HBCU football has been hit w/ cancellations of some big games in the first couple of weeks of the upcoming season.
— Cory Diaz (@CoryDiaz_TNS) June 22, 2020
What about the season opener @MEAC_SWAC between @GSU_TIGERS & South Carolina State?
"We're hosting football Sept. 6." @JohnTGrantJrhttps://t.co/jBstwg42qa
Race impacts how we think about college football and the national championship
Race impacts how we think about national titles (via @zbigalke) https://t.co/MNO0qwfJwz
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 22, 2020
NFL Draft Prospect Interview: De’Rell Freeman, RB, Miles College
ICYMI:2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: De’Rell Freeman, RB, Miles College https://t.co/ELQawun76M #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/4QEKRzajww
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) June 22, 2020
FAMU expands its borders with Alaskan bowler Spring Harris
FAMU expands its borders with Alaskan bowler Spring Harris https://t.co/mZVcSZHWIF
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) June 21, 2020
Aggies Release 2020 Cross Country Schedule
Aggies Release 2020 Cross Country Schedule https://t.co/LvdrT8amuO
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 22, 2020
Jackson State men's basketball manager 'Snacks' wins ESPY
Jackson State men's basketball manager 'Snacks' wins ESPY https://t.co/CWIOU4e3d3 via @clarionledger
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 22, 2020
Sunday, June 21, 2020
Hear from both ADs about this first-ever matchup between Alcorn and Ole Miss
Hear from both ADs about this first-ever matchup between Alcorn and Ole Miss https://t.co/l0aWk68F97— Alcorn Sports (@BRAVESSPORTS) June 18, 2020
Braves to Travel to Oxford for Historic Meeting against Ole Miss in 2028 https://t.co/VfLDjMnMfl— Alcorn Sports (@BRAVESSPORTS) June 18, 2020
2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Nijul Canada, DB, Lane College
2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Nijul Canada, DB, Lane College https://t.co/3CG8t1FWs8 #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/XY7LjPfGnO
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) June 21, 2020
Former Jaguar Flood discusses Southern’s altered 2020 schedule
Former Jaguar Flood discusses Southern’s altered 2020 schedule https://t.co/IBAl2WoioR
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 21, 2020
Saturday, June 20, 2020
Southern to host Florida Memorial in 2020 and 2021
Southern to host Florida Memorial in 2020 and 2021 https://t.co/FYfl2n5Mgi
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 20, 2020
Robert Mathis will be inducted into Colts "Ring of Honor" on Nov. 22
Robert Mathis will be inducted into Colts "Ring of Honor" on Nov. 22 https://t.co/VPXraVTuJk via @rocketcitynow
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 20, 2020
Harold Carmichael's Complement Best to Wear Eagles’ No. 85
Harold Carmichael's Complement Best to Wear Eagles’ No. 85 https://t.co/RyqIVSWFNO via @undefined
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 20, 2020
Virginia Union Names Tierra Terry Head Women's Basketball Coach
— Virginia Union Sport (@VUUPanthers) June 20, 2020
Virginia Union Names Tierra Terry Head Women's Basketball Coach - Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association https://t.co/09p8FinqmT— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 20, 2020
Troy adds Alabama A&M to 2022 football schedule
Troy adds Alabama A&M to 2022 football schedulehttps://t.co/EMMXosXxAp pic.twitter.com/Xf6YH9RwSV
— FBSchedules.com (@FBSchedules) June 20, 2020
S.C. State defensive lineman named Preseason All-American
S.C. State defensive lineman named Preseason All-American https://t.co/lowd5O79bj via @wltx
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 20, 2020
Ninety-three Aggies Make MEAC Commissioner's List
Ninety-three Aggies Make MEAC Commissioner's List https://t.co/MIwAJhJAA9
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 20, 2020
Ole Miss vs. Alcorn State: This is a good thing for both
Ole Miss vs. Alcorn State: This is a good thing for both https://t.co/zutZPrnpNn via @rick_cleveland
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 20, 2020
Southern's 2020 football schedule features only 9 games due to multiple cancellations
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 20, 2020
Friday, June 19, 2020
SWAC says it plans for Labor Day start, but will cancel fall sports if virus causes delay past Oct. 17
SWAC says it won't delay season past Oct. 17 https://t.co/raSM7hrDdv
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2020
N.C. A&T's Sam Washington on the cancellation of the school's homecoming and the return to campus for the Aggies
N.C. A&T's Sam Washington on the cancellation of the school's homecoming and the return to campus for the Aggies https://t.co/ykzDs9vjxx via @NewsandRecord
— Craig Turner (@cturner291) June 19, 2020
2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Montavious Tinch, TE, Miles College
Last Chance:2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Montavious Tinch, TE, Miles College https://t.co/ZPmCGlhaaN #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/DJ6X7d1hqv
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) June 19, 2020
Hirsch Helps Wildcats Football Run Smoothly Behind Scenes
COACH PROFILE: Hirsch Helps Wildcats Football Run Smoothly Behind Scenes https://t.co/stoOzXF7NE
— FVSU Sports (@FVSUATHLETICS) June 19, 2020
SAU Among Schools To Be Featured In Saturday's Virtual Day Party Hosted By CIAA And Visit Baltimore
SAU Among Schools To Be Featured In Saturday's Virtual Day Party Hosted By CIAA And Visit Baltimore @sau_news @ciaaforlife @hbcugameday @JEPopeIV @chrisclark_ @tritribune @onnidan @thecaronews https://t.co/hNwjwz9pgb
— SAU Athletics (@SAUFalcons) June 19, 2020
Howard Men’s Hoops to Host Notre Dame on MLK Day 2021
#MEACMBB @HUBisonSports Men’s Hoops to Host Notre Dame on MLK Day 2021 #RespectTheMEAC https://t.co/ZkbTYYoG73— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) June 19, 2020
Notre Dame to play away game at HBCU for first time when it travels to Howard on MLK Day https://t.co/2ne8lqo3se via @CBSSports— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2020
MEAC-Best 145 Bison Named to the Commissioner’s All-Academic Team
.@MEACSports-Best 145 Bison Named to the Commissioner’s All-Academic Team #BleedBlue #HowardForward #GameofLife https://t.co/7EM5tdF6Wo
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) June 19, 2020
117 @BCUAthletics Student-Athletes Named To MEAC Commissioner's All-Academic Team
Congrats to all 117! https://t.co/dLuyw4NJZG
— BCUathletics (@BCUAthletics) June 19, 2020
SC State has 93 student-athletes make MEAC All-Academic Team
SC State has 93 student-athletes make MEAC All-Academic Team https://t.co/9EiW7z16AC via @thetandd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2020
N.C. A&T names head men's basketball coach
C O M M I T T E D 🐆🔵🟡 #PresSUre #FTF @D_6Richard @Coach_Odums @Coach_OC14 @coachawarner pic.twitter.com/oIOHYYfb7Z— Kobe Dillon ⭐️ (@_KobeDillon) June 19, 2020
'I think God has answered my prayers' | NCA https://t.co/cVfNKbhbOz via @WFMY— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2020
Wake Forest to open 2024 season against North Carolina A&T
Wake Forest to open 2024 season against North Carolina A https://t.co/HiE2tu2z72— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2020
Location Plans for Bayou Classic Still Undecided
Location Plans for Bayou Classic Still Undecided https://t.co/aknX5qnIlo
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2020
JSU's Ashley Robinson makes history as FCS ADA president
JSU's Ashley Robinson makes history as FCS ADA president https://t.co/eDuyUftO42— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2020
Robinson named FCS ADA president; first African-American to assume role https://t.co/S6MyPTlPYb
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2020
Alcorn State & Ole Miss to square off in historic meeting in 2028
Alcorn State & Ole Miss to square off in historic meeting in 2028 https://t.co/cCVA3S69QJ— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2020
Ole Miss vs. Alcorn State: This is a good thing for both https://t.co/zutZPrnpNn via @rick_cleveland— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 19, 2020
Ole Miss to play first-ever HBCU opponent, Alcorn State, in 2028https://t.co/wYW5BMfEqd pic.twitter.com/dkLeNTKCam— FBSchedules.com (@FBSchedules) June 18, 2020
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Hampton football coach Robert Prunty educates players about race instead of hiding them from it
Hampton football coach Robert Prunty educates players about race instead of hiding them from it - Daily Press https://t.co/0TZX5OAgVw
— Robert Prunty (@Coachp_Hampton) June 18, 2020
The 2020-2021 MIAA Men's and Women's Basketball schedules have been announced!
The 2020-2021 MIAA Men's and Women's 🏀 schedules have been announced!
— The MIAA (@TheMIAA) June 18, 2020
🔵 22 conference games
🔴 #MIAAMadness March 4-7
Schedules ➡️ https://t.co/65F6uX5F9s pic.twitter.com/z0kR1PpZLA
2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: LaAnthony Robinson, WR, Miles College
Did You See This:2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: LaAnthony Robinson, WR, Miles College https://t.co/QmbpChteBV #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/CKRpjcvm2K
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) June 18, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci: Football players need a 'bubble,' season 'may not happen' with coronavirus second wave
Dr. Anthony Fauci: Football players need a 'bubble,' season 'may not happen' with coronavirus second wave https://t.co/h8i5hYhvqa via @usatoday
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2020
Pierson Enters Record Book to Conclude Stellar Career
Pierson Enters Record Book to Conclude Stellar Career https://t.co/X8WVW6wL6G#BigBlueRising
— TSU Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) June 18, 2020
What's the status of the Bayou Classic as Southern continues plans for athletes' return?
What's the status of the Bayou Classic as Southern continues plans for athletes' return? https://t.co/Cs5a05yZff via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2020
FAMU coronavirus testing site moving to Monday-Saturday schedule
FAMU coronavirus testing site moving to Monday-Saturday schedule https://t.co/c6YNsYWKHQ
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) June 18, 2020
T-Pain releases new song 'Get Up' in support of movement for justice
T-Pain releases new song 'Get Up' in support of movement for justice https://t.co/wbaUaBiOpD— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) June 18, 2020
T-Pain - Get Up (Official Video) https://t.co/U8emWzNLCT via @YouTube— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2020
Southern cancels game vs FAMU due to coronavirus
Southern cancels game vs FAMU due to coronavirus https://t.co/hTkIvF1uuC
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) June 18, 2020
Two Southern football games reportedly canceled, but official says plans aren't final
Two Southern football games reportedly canceled, but official says plans aren't final https://t.co/8kXl4R5Q8i via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2020
Rikondja, McCoy receive 2019-20 XULA Medals of Honor
Rikondja, McCoy receive 2019-20 XULA Medals of Honor https://t.co/lIjVHSUTKn
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2020
Chikhaoui is Academic All-America for second consecutive year
Chikhaoui is Academic All-America for second consecutive year https://t.co/Vv7pdc0JTT
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2020
Competitive cheer announces 14 signees for 2020-21 season
Competitive cheer announces 14 signees for 2020-21 season https://t.co/dfXVz9xoug
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2020
Back on campus in two months; competition to resume Labor Day weekend
Back on campus in two months; competition to resume Labor Day weekend
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) June 17, 2020
story: https://t.co/WXyZ0TXRet#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether pic.twitter.com/j7VGyh8jpj
MEAC Statement on Racial Equality
#MEACNews @MEACSports Statement on Racial Equality #RespectTheMEAC https://t.co/fFTBYeBqxk
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) June 16, 2020
Hornet Great Rodney Gunter Gives Back to His Community
#MEACFB #GameOfLife @DSUHornets Great Rodney Gunter Gives Back to His Community #RespectTheMEAC https://t.co/3lgzCd887j
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) June 16, 2020
MEAC Announces 2020 Commissioner's All-Academic Team Presented by GEICO
#MEACNews @MEACSports Announces 2020 Commissioner's All-Academic Team Presented by @GEICO #RespectTheMEAC https://t.co/h3KGyeGg4H
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) June 18, 2020