Congratulations to Dwight Harris Jr. of @TexasSouthern @TXSOTigers @txsucampusrec. He is the 1st SWAC Esports Campus Grand Champion for Madden 21. #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/h2jVGCv5fX
— SWAC Esports (@SWACEsports) April 30, 2021
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Friday, April 30, 2021
Congratulations to Dwight Harris Jr. of @TexasSouthern @TXSOTigers @txsucampusrec. He is then 1st SWAC Esports Campus Grand Champion for Madden 21.
The King of Swing! Nathan Harris Jr. wins the inaugural Black College World Series Home Run Derby!!!
The King of Swing! Nathan Harris Jr. wins the inaugural Black College World Series Home Run Derby!!! https://t.co/zvIDoEhtlH
— FMU Lions 😷 (@GoFmuLions) April 30, 2021
On the field at the #BCWS talking to the Home Run Derby Champion and the youth who shagged the balls @BiscuitBaseball in @CityofMGM. @BaseballFmu @GoFmuLions pic.twitter.com/k86pvZjc1d
— Black College Sports Network (@MyBCSN1) April 30, 2021
Tristan Rodriguez homered in the ninth to put the finishing touches on #XULA's 7-2 victory against Savannah State at the Black College World Series.
Tristan Rodriguez homered in the ninth to put the finishing touches on #XULA's 7-2 victory against Savannah State at the Black College World Series. #XULA will play again at 7:30 this evening.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIABaseball @NAIABall @CourtesyRunner pic.twitter.com/1z6Lhh99VN
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) April 30, 2021
#XULA scored for the fourth consecutive inning. Courtland Posey came home on a wild pitch for a 6-2 lead through five against Savannah State. It's warm and sunny at the Black College World Series in Montgomery, Ala.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIABaseball @NAIABall pic.twitter.com/NeRUyCHmnA
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) April 30, 2021
2021 Season Recap - Virginia State University Athletics
The 2021 baseball season was a different one. Here is all of what you need to know! https://t.co/xmKiJPqBQG
— VSU Athletics (@VSUsports) April 30, 2021
Florida A&M Golf Partners with TaylorMade Golf
Florida A&M Golf Partners with TaylorMade Golf @FAMU_Golf #FAMU | #FAMULY | #FangsUp | #BuildingChampions https://t.co/JJgoSemPMP
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) April 30, 2021
Champions get the deals! We produce champions...PERIOD!🐍🐍🐍 https://t.co/s6JxF7hQXG
— Keith McCluney (@KEMcCluney) April 30, 2021
2022 Top Football Recruits
2022 QB Rankings🔹Update@TravisThrockmo1 @LucasLenhoff @zach_pyron_05 @KylerCarson3 @KyleLowe_2 @1_Way_ @ajswann10 @JadenKeefner @NickEvers12 @staywokee2 @KuykendallShea @McNameeIsaac @ashton_D12
— The Prototyp (@The_Prototyp) January 19, 2021
Full Rankings 🔽https://t.co/Z2hwCGV7sH pic.twitter.com/zrN6pCU00A
Seattle Tops Chicago State Women’s Tennis 4-3 in WAC Tournament
Seattle Tops Chicago State Women’s Tennis 4-3 in WAC Tournament https://t.co/g1s9lvlm7L
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) April 30, 2021
HBCU Football Daily Podcast: BOXTOROW National Game of the Week, UAPB/AAMU
It's Fridaaaaay! @dware1 gives his prediction on SWAC championship game, No. 1 Alabama A&M vs. No. 2 Arkansas Pine-Bluff on the HBCU Football Daily Podcast. Click to download or listen to the podcast https://t.co/cR9MbgOyOc #HBCU128 #BOXTOROW15
— BOXTOROW MEDIA (@boxtorow) April 30, 2021
Former Grambling State senior QB transfers to Bethune-Cookman
Blessed to say that I will be committing to the Great Bethune-Cookman university to finish my last year of 🏈 I’m excited and appreciative of this opportunity. Let’s Work!! #Hailwildcats #BackToSwac #PreyTogether @BCUGridiron @CoachTerrySims @PrincePearson9 @BCUAthletics pic.twitter.com/4mYINEFlkf
— Geremy Hickbottom (@ghick19) April 30, 2021
Geremy Hickbottom, Grambling State's starting QB until the last game, in transfer portal https://t.co/UtKXHqtAxn via @thenewsstar
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2021
Florida Legislature do-over: Student-athlete endorsements law back to being effective this July 2021
The move is a reversal of a plan to delay the start of the rule until July 2022. https://t.co/1sAAY0XuCC
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) April 30, 2021
Hampton Men's Basketball Announces Two Freshman Signees for 2021-22
MEN'S BASKETBALL ANNOUNCES TWO FRESHMAN SIGNEES FOR 2021-22 #RespectTheH #BigSouthMade https://t.co/9ClaWguZNy
— Hampton Athletics (@HUAthletics1868) April 30, 2021
A Path Forward: COVID-19 and STEM Education at HBCUs
Join us for "A Path Forward: COVID-19 and STEM Education at HBCUs" on May 12th at 3 PM EST. Survey results collected from #HBCU students, faculty and staff will be shared along with a panel discussion. Register today: https://t.co/YqwCs7VMFg
— Trina Fletcher, Ph.D. (@trinalfletcher) April 30, 2021
Terius Wheatley, son of Morgan State head football coach Tyrone Wheatley is in the Transfer Portal. Is his next stop Baltimore?
Virginia Tech’s Terius Wheatley is in the NCAA @RivalsPortal #Hokies: https://t.co/4xBI2r5C3x
— HokieHaven.com (@Hokie_Haven) April 30, 2021
Thank you Virginia Tech and Hokie Nation! 🦃 🧡 pic.twitter.com/odVSlBoCin
— Terius Wheatley (@TeriusW44) April 30, 2021
UAPB Football, Alabama A&M To Duel For SWAC Championship
#UAPBFootball, Alabama A&M To Duel For SWAC Championship https://t.co/osKC9QuM0V
— GoldenLionsAthletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) April 30, 2021
FVSU Athletics Bell Appointed to NCAA DII Championships Committee
FVSU Athletics Bell Appointed to NCAA DII Championships Committee https://t.co/t6oAO2Lr7S pic.twitter.com/ghKbulOsIr
— FVSU Sports (@FVSUATHLETICS) April 30, 2021
Wildcats Athletics Announce FVSUSports Website Relaunch
Wildcats Athletics Announce FVSUSports Website Relaunch https://t.co/wKps7u0tm9
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2021
Southern University announces interim head coach, Jason Rollins (Video)
Southern University announces interim head coach https://t.co/DdcWQJp4hv via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2021
Southern University is the STANDARD! Welcome Head Coach Jason Rollins! #RollinsEra #WeAreSouthern #ProwlOn pic.twitter.com/KDkp61BNPT
— Southern U. Sports (@SouthernUsports) April 30, 2021
The new Head Football Coach at Southern University, Jason Rollins.
— Tre'von Ware (@318photo) April 30, 2021
Go Jags! #RollinsEra 📸🏈 pic.twitter.com/RrkDRyjZbA
Big Blue Knocks Off Top Seed, Advances In Black College World Series
Big Blue Knocks Off Top Seed, Advances In Black College World Series https://t.co/N7rZe1YslB
— BSC Athletics (@bstatesports) April 30, 2021
Elizabeth City State University faces backlash for housing law enforcement officers in residence halls; ECSU issues response.
Elizabeth City State University faces backlash for housing law enforcement officers in residence halls https://t.co/uIjvuW0GxJ
— Inside Higher Ed (@insidehighered) April 30, 2021
The news that ECSU students were being sent home — and, according to the college, misinformation that police officers from other districts would be quartering in dorm rooms at the university — quickly spread online. https://t.co/ks7Cbxwf9p
— theGrio.com (@theGrio) April 30, 2021
From Community College Grad at 16 To Howard Grad Three Years Later
More students are taking the path that Brendell Allen chose - attend community college and then transfer to an HBCU. Here's her story in accomplishing those goals and becoming a Howard alumna this year. Read more here: https://t.co/C0q7KUmf95 pic.twitter.com/WoBLllH7zQ
— Howard University (@HowardU) April 30, 2021
ESPN+ @ 7 pm EDT: Texas Southern vs. Kansas State (Baseball)
K-State Wraps Up Homestand Against Texas Southern https://t.co/UzUp1Zwx7w
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2021
Toronto Raptors draft: HBCU product Tristan Jarrett, Jackson State could be a steal for Raps
HBCU product Tristian Jarrett could fit in Toronto (via @ByMikeLuciano) https://t.co/i8QGPLosnQ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2021
Unbeaten Alabama A&M faces first legit test in SWAC title game vs. UAPB
Unbeaten Alabama A&M faces first legit test in SWAC title game vs. UAPB https://t.co/179XLvtosF
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2021
Southern to promote Jason Rollins to head coach, sources say
Southern to promote Jason Rollins to head coach, sources say https://t.co/BKApfJBPhU via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2021
Southern baseball looks to UAPB series to get its season back on track
Southern baseball looks to UAPB series to get its season back on track https://t.co/I8hNxos1Si via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2021
VIDEO: SU Human Jukebox: “Leave The Door Open” @BrunoMars @AndersonPaak
“Leave The Door Open” @BrunoMars @AndersonPaak @silksonic #HumanJukebox pic.twitter.com/CnfkaLj1MI
— SU Human Jukebox (@SU_HumanJukebox) April 30, 2021
Starling, Hawkins, Zita Named BOXTOROW All-American; Durley Honorable Mention
Starling, Hawkins, Zita Named BOXTOROW All-American; Durley Honorable Mention https://t.co/Wkc1bhjGC6#RoarCity pic.twitter.com/l5upDYthf9
— Tennessee State Football (@TennStateFB) April 30, 2021
Frederick strikes out 17, but XULA drops BCWS opener
Frederick strikes out 17, but XULA drops BCWS opener
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) April 30, 2021
story: https://t.co/8uPtSPjcwU#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIABaseball pic.twitter.com/LghXEz1hko
PREVIEW: @NCCUSoftball Ends Regular Season at South Carolina State
COMING UP: @NccuSoftball looking to secure MEAC postseason playoff bid in its last regular-season, four-game series at South Carolina State on Saturday and Sunday.
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) April 30, 2021
STORY:https://t.co/hJDT6hmvsR#EaglePride #EagleEra pic.twitter.com/Q0XOiMzHaZ
Najee Harris, who was drafted No. 24 by the Steelers, threw an NFL Draft party at the homeless shelter where he and his family used to live (Video)
Najee Harris (@ohthatsNajee22), who was drafted No. 24 by the Steelers, threw an #NFLDraft party at the homeless shelter where he and his family used to live 🙏🏾 https://t.co/U1FEhHZxnU
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) April 30, 2021
NFL draft prospect, Bay Area native Najee Harris visits homeless shelter where he once lived https://t.co/YEZynql9aS via @abc7newsbayarea
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2021
N.C. A&T's final fundraising campaign tally: a record $181.4 million
Big news out of #NCAT today
— John Newsom (@JohnNewsomNR) April 30, 2021
Nope, not a typo.
Yep, more than 2x the original campaign goal.https://t.co/KOtg5TgedN
Record $181.4 Million raised through campaign for NC A&T State University https://t.co/DpCZpxdmOM pic.twitter.com/yqjFiCNTUC
— FOX8 WGHP (@myfox8) April 30, 2021
NFL Draft 2021: How much each first-round pick will be paid
NFL Draft 2021: How much each first-round pick will be paid https://t.co/V7uJbtK6pb
— AL.com H.S. Sports (@aldotcomPreps) April 30, 2021
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Southern finds next head football coach; official announcement planned for Friday
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2021
NFL Network talked up their guy; but…Southern chose to go with a coach they know (per sources)https://t.co/HxA8QjX2JF
— FootballScoop Staff (@FootballScoop) April 30, 2021
1st Place Teams NSU, FAMU Face off on National TV (ESPNU) to Open 4-Game Set— Friday, April 30, 4:00 PM
1st Place Teams NSU, FAMU Face off on National TV to Open 4-Game Set https://t.co/srAb7X9a2q
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2021
Tomorrow, @SpartanBSB takes on Florida A&M live on ESPNU!
Tomorrow, @SpartanBSB takes on Florida A&M live on ESPNU!
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) April 29, 2021
Until then, learn more about team sparkplug and senior second baseman Alsander Womack with our Spartan Get-to-Know series, sponsored by @Atlantic_Union
🎥 https://t.co/kez7F77RS0
Blessings to our newest alumni from the college of love and charity ... mission accomplished!
Meet 2021 FAMU graduate All-American Offensive Lineman Keenan Forbes!#FAMULY #2021graduates #LeaveNoDoubt
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) April 24, 2021
🐍🐍🐍📚🏈🎓💰 pic.twitter.com/L3BTmRPHOX
Meet 2021 FAMU graduate kicker Julius Andrews Duarte!#FAMULY #2021graduates #LeaveNoDoubt
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) April 24, 2021
🐍🐍🐍📚🏈🎓💰 pic.twitter.com/mn9qzTknTg
Meet 2021 FAMU graduate Linebacker Derrick Mayweather!#FAMULY #2021graduates #LeaveNoDoubt
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) April 24, 2021
🐍🐍🐍📚🏈🎓💰 pic.twitter.com/Cf5k4Z8JNV
Meet 2021 FAMU graduate Cornerback Troy Hilton!#FAMULY #2021graduates #LeaveNoDoubt
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) April 24, 2021
🐍🐍🐍📚🏈🎓💰 pic.twitter.com/b4GGxnuNM1
Meet 2021 FAMU graduate Offensive Lineman Bryan Crawford!#FAMULY #2021graduates #LeaveNoDoubt
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) April 24, 2021
🐍🐍🐍📚🏈🎓💰 pic.twitter.com/EmxGfXlj2s
A pending yearlong delay in Florida’s NIL law enrages state coaches and athletes
A pending yearlong delay in Florida’s NIL law enrages state coaches and athletes https://t.co/n1Z6Kf6Vi2
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 29, 2021
Former Morgan State linebacker Rico Kennedy seeking chance at NFL dream
🐻🏈Former Morgan State LB Rico Kennedy seeking chance at @NFL dream
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) April 29, 2021
Read🐶👉https://t.co/f2u1a9OUey@NFLDraft | @MEACSports#GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/zWXiBJkaV2
Alabama State has six named BOXTOROW HBCU All-America
More honors as six players earn HBCU All-America nods, and one honorable mention selection from @boxtorow#STATEofMind
— Alabama State FB (@BamaStateFB) April 29, 2021
🔗 x https://t.co/GcvpvH0yWM pic.twitter.com/EwgBhiEV8Z
PVAMU baseball battles Grambling State for top spot in SWAC West
BSB: @baseball_pvamu battles Grambling State for top spot in SWAC West https://t.co/a2MZGl8DGM
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) April 29, 2021
FMU Wins Two Games At Black College World Series, Moves On Semifinal Round
BASEBALL | RECAP@BaseballFMU Wins Two Games At Black College World Series, Moves On Semifinal Round https://t.co/kz30XerRHF
— FMU Lions 😷 (@GoFmuLions) April 29, 2021
EWC Tigers Bounce Back With Dominant Elimination Game Win Over Rust
Baseball: Tigers Bounce Back With Dominant Elimination Game Win Over Rust
— Edward Waters Athletics (@EWCAthletics) April 29, 2021
- https://t.co/91mAB0rHjw pic.twitter.com/58NssOOwoF
CSU Drazic and Pukhaeva Named to Women’s Tennis All-WAC Postseason Team
Drazic and Pukhaeva Named to Women’s Tennis All-WAC Postseason Team https://t.co/tycCJfcay3
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) April 29, 2021
Yellow Jackets Place Six on List of League's Best!
FB: Yellow Jackets Place Six on List of League's Best! https://t.co/byhGrCMjwR
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) April 29, 2021
Wiley College Jose Mota earns @DiverseIssues Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar for the second consecutive year.
Congratulations to Jose Mota (@LaloMota15) on earning @DiverseIssues Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar for the second consecutive year.https://t.co/7T8ZmAFN4b pic.twitter.com/szYrZDxoav
— Wiley Athletics (@WileyAthletics) April 29, 2021
Bennett Earns MIAA Academic Excellence Award
Congrats to Emalee Bennett on being one of just seven @TheMIAA Women's Golfers to earn the prestigious Academic Excellence Award! https://t.co/0mWD2DhzYD#BlueTigerPride
— Lincoln (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) April 29, 2021
Congrats to all the women's tennis student-athletes on their classroom achievements!#BringYourAGame #MIAAwt
— The MIAA (@TheMIAA) April 29, 2021
Read: https://t.co/RKI4HuKvPF pic.twitter.com/P9K5NJ2jV9
DSU Hornets Could Clinch MEACTournament Berth In Weekend Series With NCCU
HORNETS COULD CLINCH MEAC TOURNAMENT BERTH IN WEEKEND SERIES WITH EAGLES https://t.co/zqxRzZpIMc
— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) April 29, 2021
More Blacks getting hired in college basketball coaching
More Blacks getting hired in college basketball coaching: https://t.co/FkF5eENH0x
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 29, 2021
N.C. A&T is set to play Western Carolina
Aggies Travel to Cullowhee https://t.co/iQ0r0hREBP
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 29, 2021
SC STATE FOOTBALL: Decobie Durant named all-American
SC STATE FOOTBALL: Decobie Durant named all-American https://t.co/rQIyD63mOA via @thetandd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 29, 2021
UAPB's Doc Gamble named SWAC coach of the year
UAPB's Doc Gamble named SWAC coach of the year https://t.co/t4lh4Z30V8
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 29, 2021
K-State Wraps Up Homestand Against Texas Southern
K-State Wraps Up Homestand Against Texas Southern https://t.co/UzUp1Zwx7w
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 29, 2021
Florida Agriculture Commissioner @NikkiFriedFL gets her second #COVID19 shot at @FAMU_1887 Al Lawson Center.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner @NikkiFriedFL gets her second #COVID19 shot at @FAMU_1887 Al Lawson Center. @LRobinsonFAMU pic.twitter.com/0bO4HditfL
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) April 29, 2021
Furman will kick off the fall season against North Carolina A&T as one of six home games.
Furman will kick off the fall season against North Carolina A&T as one of six home games.
— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) April 29, 2021
The schedule: https://t.co/BzPkCvUzDv pic.twitter.com/cY7DKem82f
Check out this week's Forward Progress on SiriusXM Sports! Kortne Gosha on leadership at FAMU
Check out this week's Forward Progress on SiriusXM Sports!
— SiriusXM NBA Radio (@SiriusXMNBA) April 29, 2021
🔊 Lee Butler talks ACC Unity Week
🔊 Kortne Gosha on leadership at FAMU
📻 https://t.co/6xUjkVDGq5 pic.twitter.com/NH4aPlZCng
SU Jordan Lewis Named BOXTOROW HBCU Defensive Player of the Year, two other Jaguars selected to the HBCU College Football All-America Team
Jordan Lewis Named BOXTOROW HBCU Defensive Player of the Year, two other Jaguars selected to the HBCU College Football All-America Team https://t.co/8168yfb2HS
— Southern U. Sports (@SouthernUsports) April 29, 2021
VIDEO FIRST LOOK: Last night, members of the families for the posthumous enshrinees of the Class of 2020 and 2021 placed the Bronzed Busts into position in the Hall of Fame Gallery inside the Museum.
Long overdue recognition for Mr. Nunn who opened the gateway for HBCU athletes to the NFL. He was one of West Virginia State University most accomplished student-athlete alumnus ... Go Steelers!!
It was a very special evening in Canton as Bill Nunn officially became a member of the @ProFootballHOF. #PFHOF21 pic.twitter.com/gMcVw72G0f
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 29, 2021
FIRST LOOK: Last night, members of the families for the posthumous enshrinees of the Class of 2020 and 2021 placed the Bronzed Busts into position in the Hall of Fame Gallery inside the Museum. It marked the first time an enshrinee’s family had been !!given that honor. pic.twitter.com/EDrqz6idhu
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) April 29, 2021
Southern Jaguars Jordan Lewis One of Three Finalists for Stats Perform FCS Buck Buchanan Award
Jordan Lewis One of Three Finalists for Stats Perform FCS Buck Buchanan Award https://t.co/M0YIqHx4d4
— Southern U. Sports (@SouthernUsports) April 29, 2021
Can You Relate: Sugar Rodgers' Sweet Connection to Golf and Emotional Return Home | Skratching the Surface
WILLIAMSTOWN (Suffolk), Virginia -- Before she was a phenom on the court at Georgetown, Ta'Shauna "Sugar" Rodgers was a natural on the driving range, playing on her high school team in Suffolk, Virginia.
How Sugar got into the game is quite the story all its own. A golf ball through a church window ignited a life in sports for the author of the upcoming “They Better Call Me Sugar: My Journey from the Hood to the Hardwood." Due to hit shelves May 4, 2021.
We captured the emotional return to Virginia for the former WNBA champion on this Skratching the Surface.
PVAMU alumna receives 2021 Texas High School Counselor of the Year Award; Pays it forward through career
PVAMU Alumna Dr. Tiffany Simon ’01, ’06, receives 2021 Texas High School Counselor of the Year Award; Pays it forward through career:https://t.co/1BHLKuH1yv#PVProducesProductivePeople 💜 💛 pic.twitter.com/H7avzwyqtM
— Prairie View A&M (@PVAMU) April 29, 2021
Florida A&M wins commitment from former Texas State Wide Receiver Jah'Marae "KDOT" Sheread
TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- Florida A&M Rattlers football may not have played this Spring due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, but the coaching staff has been at full throttle in recruiting more weapons for the inaugural SWAC season. Tweets from Head Coach Willie Simmons and Co-OC/QBs Coach Black confirm that a RAC Boyz 2.0, dynamic playmaker has been added to the team.@FAMU_FB committed pic.twitter.com/dlSiDHf3ZZ
— KDOT 🗣 (@JUICE_KDOT) April 29, 2021
Jah'Marae Sheread or "KDOT" is a 5'-7"/170 lbs.
wide receiver from FBS Texas State University of the Sun Belt Conference. Sheread is a redshirt sophomore who was recruited from the NCAA transfer portal.
The Austin-American Statesman reports that KDOT was third on the Bobcats in receptions (29), receiving yards (334) and receiving touchdowns (two). In 22 career games, Sheread recorded 56 catches for 623 yards and three touchdowns. Watch his highlights tapes and get excited Rattler Fans!
The Cypress Springs High School (Texas) playmaker was rated as a 3-Star recruit coming out of high school before signing the NLI with Texas State.
KDOT has three years of eligibility remaining and this dude definitely turns on the jets after the catch. A legit RAC Boyz 2.0!
KDOT selected the FAMU Rattlers over recent offers from: Youngstown State, Eastern Kentucky, Missouri State, Grambling State, Missouri Southern State University, Colorado Mesa University and Prairie View A&M University. Welcome to the FAMUly, KDO!!
KDOT is eligible and you can watch his skills in the Rattlers season opener versus Deion Sanders, Jackson State Tigers at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Garden, Florida in the Orange Blossom Classic.
CLICK HERE FOR: http://orangeblossomclassic.com/tickets
Something to prove ! Committed ! 🗣 @DelfonteDiamond @coachjb_ @HCWillieSimmons @FAMU_FB pic.twitter.com/99fdVmdrHL
— KDOT 🗣 (@JUICE_KDOT) April 29, 2021
SWAC Championship Game Preview and Prediction: Alabama A&M vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
SWAC Championship Game Preview and Prediction:
— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) April 29, 2021
Alabama A&M vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluffhttps://t.co/5s2IFXqbKe pic.twitter.com/q985vpXRTh
Glass, Jordan lead HBCU college football All-America team
. @AAMUBulldogs Aqeel Glass and @SouthernUsports Jordan Lewis lead HBCU college football All-America team https://t.co/O4nAhhwgQF
— BOXTOROW MEDIA (@boxtorow) April 29, 2021
Grant of Norfolk State T&F Voted as State Indoor Track Athlete of the Year
Grant of @NSU_TFXC Voted as State Indoor Track Athlete of the Year https://t.co/vF7keguRrd
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) April 29, 2021
12 Jaguars named to Spring 2021 SWAC Football Postseason Awards, Lewis named Defensive Player of the Year
12 Jaguars named to Spring 2021 SWAC Football Postseason Awards, Lewis named Defensive Player of the Year https://t.co/SociVgtLU6
— Southern U. Sports (@SouthernUsports) April 29, 2021
Alabama A&M Softball Set to Close Out 2021 Home Slate With Three-Game Series With Mississippi Valley State
Alabama A&M Softball Set to Close Out 2021 Home Slate With Three-Game Series With Mississippi Valley State https://t.co/ODkOywUB6B
— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) April 29, 2021
Alabama A&M Athletics Announces Four-Year Extension With Head Football Coach Connell Maynor
Alabama A&M Athletics Announces Four-Year Extension With Head Football Coach Connell Maynor https://t.co/mFMULsiK62
— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) April 29, 2021
SWAC Announces Football Postseason Honors
SWAC Football Postseason Honors presented by @USAA #SWACFB https://t.co/xGOiE3njZW
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 29, 2021
NCAA DII Women's Tennis Regional Rankings
NCAA DII Women's Tennis Regional Rankings @ucwv_athletics @WVSU_GoJackets pic.twitter.com/hxBtHG5Oe2
— Mountain East Conf. (@TheMountainEast) April 28, 2021
As the 2021 #NFLDraft begins tonight, let's flashback to former #NCCU defensive back Bryan Mills on his NFL Combine invitation and representing HBCUs.
As the 2021 #NFLDraft begins tonight, let's flashback to former #NCCU defensive back Bryan Mills on his NFL Combine invitation and representing HBCUs.
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) April 29, 2021
FULL VID: https://t.co/GO1KZrCGbS
Good luck @bryanxmills we know you will show your#EaglePride!@NCCU_Football @MEACSports pic.twitter.com/NVNlqx3lCn
Congratulations to XULA Senior Kayla Black and sophomore Semira Blair for being named AVCA all-region honorable mention!!!
Congratulations to Senior Kayla Black and sophomore Semira Blair for being named AVCA all-region honorable mention!!!#whyxula pic.twitter.com/v8cVO9s33O
— Xavier U Volleyball (@XULAvolleyball) April 29, 2021
Congratulations to FAMU Head Women's Basketball Coach Shalon Pillow and her student athletes on achieving a TEAM GPA of 3.41!!!!
So proud of my team!!! They did that!!!! https://t.co/tZ7UuvtD6Z
— Shalon Pillow (@FAMUCoachPillow) April 28, 2021
Black football agents face another hurdle: Convincing White players to sign with them.
History was made last year when 17 of the 32 first-round draft picks were represented by Black agents. But that progress comes with an asterisk, Black agents say: Most still don’t have a single White client on their rosters. https://t.co/AvGEnpc4Wo
— Post Sports (@PostSports) April 29, 2021
@VP Kamala Harris talks about her key takeaway from Pres. Biden’s address.
.@ABC NEWS EXCLUSIVE: “I believe that the president yet again has reminded us to be optimistic and believe in America.” @VP Kamala Harris talks about her key takeaway from Pres. Biden’s address. https://t.co/yuXL1aSZYz pic.twitter.com/66WB2lYdGf
— Good Morning America (@GMA) April 29, 2021
Who is NCCU football’s Bryan Mills? Here’s where he’s projected to go in the NFL draft.
STORY: Who is NCCU football’s Bryan Mills? Here’s where he’s projected to go in the NFL draft.#DraftDay #NFLDraft2021 #NFLDraft #NFLTwitter https://t.co/mdPTbY6lYZ pic.twitter.com/uf0mTula71
— Jonas Pope IV (@JEPopeIV) April 29, 2021
Gamble, Evans II, Thigpen, Ralph Leads Record 10 UAPB Football All-SWAC Selections
Gamble, Evans II, Thigpen, Ralph Leads Record 10 #UAPBFootball All-SWAC Selections https://t.co/44QbIl6n5z
— GoldenLionsAthletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) April 29, 2021
21-Year-Old Jackson State University and Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band Student From Mississippi Is Searching for a Kidney
21-year-old Tiranda Plummer was diagnosed with kidney disease at just 9 years old, and at the age of 11, received a transplant from her stepmother. Then she got COVID-19 earlier this year, and the virus attacked her kidney. Thread: https://t.co/mdrqVvUa3l
— Inside Edition (@InsideEdition) April 28, 2021
Trio Named to 2021 Spring All-SWAC Team; Baldwin SWAC Newcomer of the Year
Trio Named to Spring 2021 All-SWAC Team; Baldwin SWAC Newcomer of the Year 🏈
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) April 29, 2021
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/CwzVa7et5Y#IBelieve x #BleedTheeBlue x #ProtectTheeBlock pic.twitter.com/pCh9mp5kXt
WATCH@ 11am CT: Black College World Series (Elimination Game)
Baseball Gameday Info:#EWCBSB 🆚 @Rust_Athletics
— Edward Waters Athletics (@EWCAthletics) April 29, 2021
Black College World Series (Elimination Game)
⏰ 11:00am CST/12:00pm EST
📍 Riverwalk Stadium, Montgomery, Alabama
📺 @MyBCSN1 (https://t.co/lH9YCCPSHS)#TigerPride!🐅⚾️ pic.twitter.com/ehjohgn6i3
Morgan Softball Sweeps Bowie State In Non-Conference Doubleheader On Wednesday
🐻🥎Softball Sweeps Bowie State🐶 In Non-Conference Doubleheader On Wednesday
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) April 29, 2021
Recap👉https://t.co/6mbZZZmsmI
Bear Shots📸 👉 https://t.co/dY6aKUn72j@MEACSports | @UnderArmour #GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/dsoS9Qk5U5
Morehouse College debate team pulls out of national tournament; organizers promise racial reforms (Video)
Morehouse College debate team pulls out of national tournament; organizers promise racial reforms https://t.co/7A0ZFYyTr0 via @11AliveNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 29, 2021
XULA is No. 3 in NAIA coaches poll for 22nd consecutive time
XULA is No. 3 in NAIA coaches poll for 22nd consecutive time
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) April 29, 2021
story: https://t.co/X0iNZVYcby#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIATennis pic.twitter.com/Hwgd9JVUzE
Meet records for Angel and Alexander, but XULA falls 11 points short of GCAC team title
Meet records for Angel and Alexander, but XULA falls 11 points short of GCAC team title
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) April 25, 2021
story: https://t.co/T4qSZrGnYo#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIATrack @_sjb10 pic.twitter.com/79Z6LIA0qI
Gallow will depart XULA for senior-level job at UNO
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) April 29, 2021
story: https://t.co/KOSZuAg9yY#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether pic.twitter.com/KVRb4wQyQY
XULA climbs three places to No. 6 in NAIA coaches poll
XULA climbs three places to No. 6 in NAIA coaches poll
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) April 29, 2021
story: https://t.co/VcuE9hqX1q#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIATennis pic.twitter.com/OJtTIiwk0T
SSU Tigers Fall To Florida Memorial To Open Black College World Series
Tigers Fall To Florida Memorial To Open Black College World Series https://t.co/Vbn9OW6g0L
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 29, 2021
FMU Volleyball Assistant Coach Jeffrey Hardman Named Among AVCA 30 Under 30 Coaches
VOLLEYBALL | NEWS
— FMU Lions 😷 (@GoFmuLions) April 27, 2021
FMU Volleyball Assistant Coach Jeffrey Hardman Named Among AVCA 30 Under 30 Coaches https://t.co/sSRDP3TZcF
EWC Baseball Edged Out In Black College World Series Opener
Baseball: Baseball Edged Out In Black College World Series Opener
— Edward Waters Athletics (@EWCAthletics) April 28, 2021
- https://t.co/EozilDNI7t pic.twitter.com/y780csQ8dQ
George continues to load up TSU staff with NFL experience
New Tennessee State University head football coach Eddie George’s inaugural coaching staff is loaded with NFL experience.https://t.co/7UPPxIVYkM pic.twitter.com/IwRW9c7Goo
— NashvillePost (@NashvillePost) April 28, 2021
TSU considering starting a Division I ice hockey program; project could hinge on results of feasibility study:
TSU considering starting a Division I ice hockey program; project could hinge on results of feasibility study:https://t.co/xJ2VkXKMft pic.twitter.com/TnUTUiyIVY
— Nashville Post Sports (@NPostSports) April 26, 2021
Tennis Channel/USTA College Tennis Top 25: April 28, 2021
Virginia returned to the top of the rankings for the first time since 2017.
— USTA (@usta) April 28, 2021
Read more ➡️: https://t.co/DsprC0NorG pic.twitter.com/3ZwRS6BzIG
Rhooms Named MEAC Field Athlete of the Week
Rhooms Named MEAC Field Athlete of the Week https://t.co/5aTLxrlTnM
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 29, 2021
North Carolina Central’s Bryan Mills wants his own awe-inspiring moment in the NFL
North Carolina Central's Bryan Mills wants his own awe-inspiring moment in the NFL https://t.co/OEVxw2Mggg
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 29, 2021
Errors hurt Rattlers in midweek loss to North Florida
Errors hurt Rattlers in midweek loss to North Florida https://t.co/Qsr7JOgbYD
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 29, 2021
Shaun Doss Jr. of Arkansas-Pine Bluff To Transfer To SIUE
.@SIUEMBB Welcomes Shaun Doss Jr. https://t.co/B1xn8CG5dn pic.twitter.com/mxYEqocG9J
— SIUE Cougars (@SIUECougars) April 28, 2021
Memphis native/UAPB alum eyeing NFL opportunity with draft Thursday
Memphis native eyeing NFL opportunity with draft Thursday https://t.co/24LkLl9cH8
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 29, 2021
Congratulations to a true legend, Bill Nunn, and to the entire Nunn family on his enshrinement tonight in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Alumnus of West Virginia State University and was a teammate of Chuck Cooper and Earl Lloyd.
Congratulations to a true legend, Bill Nunn, and to the entire Nunn family on his enshrinement tonight in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Special man and a special family. pic.twitter.com/11UgdzGvUq
— Mike Tomlin (@CoachTomlin) April 28, 2021
A sneak peek for our “Hall of Famer Forever: Enshrinement Special” that will air on Saturday (5/1) to honor the nine posthumous members of the Class of 2020 and 2021.#PFHOF20 | #PFHOF21 pic.twitter.com/dmAZEQ6b8N
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) April 28, 2021
Orange Blossom Classic Tickets on Sale
Orange Blossom Classic tickets are on sale ❗
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) April 29, 2021
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/cnKVXnOJvL#IBelieve x #BleedTheeBlue x #ProtectTheeBlock pic.twitter.com/0QnojsRcfM
Lady Tigers Fall To Jackson State In Makeup Series Finale
-@GSUSOFTBALL Fall To Jackson State In Makeup Series Finale#Gramfam #RespecttheG @NCAAsoftball @theswac https://t.co/xzz1iwRyIU
— GSU_Tigers (@GSU_TIGERS) April 29, 2021
Clutch Pitching, Timely Hitting Fuels Softball In Walk-Off Win Over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi In Extra Innings
Clutch Pitching, Timely Hitting Gives @TXSO_Softball Walk-Off Win Over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi In Extra Innings https://t.co/uEXrmMZlF4
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) April 29, 2021
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Alabama State vs. Penn State women's soccer video highlights, score in NCAA Tournament
Alabama State vs. Penn State women's soccer video highlights, score in NCAA Tournament https://t.co/JMCsllnnRP
— Advertiser Sports (@mgmsports) April 29, 2021
Lady Tigers Improve to 12-6 in SWAC With Over Grambling
The Jackson State softball team improved to a SWAC East best 12-6 record with Wednesday's 3-1 win over Grambling. Recap the win ⬇️
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) April 29, 2021
📖 | https://t.co/4nZDZFekUX#BleedTheeBlue x #ProtectTheeBlock
1-on-1 with UAPB Baseball Andrew Enwiya
1-on-1 with #UAPBBaseball Andrew Enwiya https://t.co/fwEcaQetqZ
— GoldenLionsAthletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) April 29, 2021
Virginia High School Rededicates to John Lewis, Dropping Confederate Name (Video)
What a special honor for those children and educators to forever associate themselves with the beloved, courageous, good-troublemaking #JohnLewis.💙https://t.co/g90WSXcw6p
— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) April 28, 2021
DSU Incoming Volleyball Signee Earns National JUCO All-America Honors
DSU INCOMING VOLLEYBALL SIGNEE EARNS NATIONAL JUCO ALL-AMERICA HONORS https://t.co/pY3wpuToSW
— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) April 29, 2021
Southern’s Roman Banks sheds light on Jaguars’ coaching search (Video)
Southern’s Roman Banks sheds light on Jaguars’ coaching search https://t.co/q5BfVxeZXX
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 29, 2021
Watch: Connell Maynor & the @aamuedu administration are "close" to finalizing a multi-year extension to keep Maynor on "The Hill" as the @AAMUBulldogs football Coach!
Watch📺: Connell Maynor & the @aamuedu administration are "close" to finalizing a multi-year extension to keep Maynor on "The Hill" as the @AAMUBulldogs 🏈 Coach! #SWACFB@AamufbR @HBCUSportsLab1 @CoachFredT @MyBCSN1 @TheYardHBCU @InsideHBCUFball@FCSNationRadio1 @HBCUSports1 pic.twitter.com/jMJU3id1xH
— Mo Carter (@MoCarterWZDX) April 28, 2021
Black College Sports Page: Vol 27, No 39: Time To Crown A Champion
— Onnidan HBCU Sports (@Onnidan) April 28, 2021
S.C. State: They called him "the worst pick in the Draft.” The rest is history.
Colts linebacker @dsleon45 breaks down how he spent his first $1 million for @GQSports (Presented by @McDonalds)
— GQ Magazine (@GQMagazine) March 10, 2021
Watch his full #GQMyFirstMillion: https://t.co/msOzfHVz0x pic.twitter.com/5lJH0hB3ol
I’m just blessed to be here man! https://t.co/yh0WPj2vKk
— Darius Leonard (@dsleon45) April 28, 2021
Congratulations to the BEST LB in football @dsleon45 on another 1st Team All Pro season! #FRMFam
— FirstRoundMgmt (@FirstRoundMgmt) January 10, 2021
BAG SEASON 💰💰💰 pic.twitter.com/OAf5g2eCLK
Kansas City Chiefs Promote S.C. State Alum to Executive VP of Communications
Chiefs Promote Crews to Executive Vice President of Communications https://t.co/dP9AXFpERh
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 28, 2021
#MEACFB Chiefs Promote @SCStateAthletic Alum to Executive VP of Communications #IBackTheMEACAt50 #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/pDol5Qug3R
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) April 28, 2021
SAU Softball Student-Athlete Hosts Own Podcast
SAU Softball Student-Athlete Hosts Own Podcast @ciaaforlife @sau_news @coachbowser2 @beauti4ul_one @ncaadii @chrisclark_ @nfcaorg @thecaronews @tritribune @onnidan https://t.co/knBDaIhoKz
— SAU Athletics (@SAUFalcons) April 28, 2021
Checked in with Senior @SAUFalcons softball player Briana Person, the Accounting Major with a 3.92 GPA has some serious Falcon pride, part of the @CIAAForLife the sisterhood and all it took was being given a chance to achieve her goals @SAU_News @WNCN pic.twitter.com/XTkOK4t6ol
— Chris Clark (@ChrisClark_) April 28, 2021
Jackson State sophomore quarterback Jalon Jones recently lost his starting gig to freshman Quincy Casey. Both talented 4 & 3 star leaders are now in the NCAA transfer portal. Why?
“Walking In Faith”.. To My Brothers I’m Still QC. Hit My Phone Up If You Need Some.. I Love Y’all💔.. It’s On To The Next Chapter🙏🏾 #BowsUp🏹 pic.twitter.com/01aHB8lGAM
— QC (@QuincyCasey8) April 28, 2021
God’s plan🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/qOEpTVrhMN
— Jay Jones (@j4ymyles) April 15, 2021
Jackson State sophomore quarterback Jalon Jones recently lost his starting gig to freshman Quincy Casey. https://t.co/LlafXKm1Fb
— CL Sports (@CLSports) April 15, 2021
Penn State women’s soccer ready to rebound against Alabama State in NCAA Tournament opener
Penn State women’s soccer ready to rebound against Alabama State in NCAA Tournament opener https://t.co/sk3Qo5horq
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 28, 2021
Florida A&M's MEAC championship team will lead the field in PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship
Florida A&M's MEAC championship team will lead the field in PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship https://t.co/GqsaH8Yt0I via @jaxdotcom
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 28, 2021
Wildcats Football Round-Up: Spring Practice, HBCU Combine
Football Round-Up: Spring Practice, HBCU Combine https://t.co/XoY5NxYzw5
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 28, 2021
Questions about B-CU 2021 season tickets? We have answers!
Questions about B-CU 2021 season tickets? We have answers! https://t.co/YAUldkMEmi
— 🏈 Bethune-Cookman FB (@BCUGridiron) April 27, 2021
Florida A&M 🐍 Offers Tallahassee Godby RB Chase Gillespie
Blessed to receive an Offer from Florida A&M University🐍 pic.twitter.com/CdZm4C1rQ8
— Chase Gillespie (@guwop_chase) April 27, 2021
🚨 RB of the Week 🚨
— scoutSMART® (@scoutSMART_) April 14, 2021
⭐️ Chase Gillespie
🏫 22’ @ Godby HS (FL)
🐦 @guwop_chase
🎥 https://t.co/E1qJRi5Cqt
2020 Stats: 1,043 All Purpose Yds / 14 TD’s
One of the best RB’s in FL! 📈
He will be a FORCE at the next level! 💪🏽@DemetricDWarren @PrepRedzoneFL@GodbyFootball pic.twitter.com/p7tfHyFM9o
MEAC Announces Weekly Track & Field Honors, presented by Coca-Cola
#MEACTF @MEACSports Announces Weekly Track & Field Honors, presented by @CocaCola #IBackTheMEACAt50 #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/gassPuzSHC
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) April 28, 2021
GAMEDAY‼️ Catch FAMU as we take on the Osprey of the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL.
#RattlerNation, it’s GAMEDAY‼️ Catch us as we take on the Osprey of the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL.
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) April 28, 2021
🆚 @OspreyBSB
⏰ 3:05 PM
📍 Harmon Stadium
📊 https://t.co/hp9T2cOjFm
📺 https://t.co/2L0QLB78zn
#FAMU I #FAMUly | #BuildingChampions | #STRIKE pic.twitter.com/YL7Ky9pseT
The Athlete's Foot Makes Commitment to Develop Next Generation of Black Franchise Owners, Diversify the Sneaker Industry
The Athlete's Foot Makes Commitment to Develop Next Generation of Black Franchise Owners, Diversify the Sneaker Industry https://t.co/uOAq4IgPni
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 28, 2021
Why Deion Sanders and these 12 other FCS coaches could make the FBS leap
This week, #NCMFC member and @FAMU_FB HC Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) was identified as 1 of 13 FCS head coaches who could make the leap to FBS by @espn‘s Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg).#JoinTheCoalition #PreparePromoteProduce
— National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches (@NCMFC1) April 28, 2021
📰: https://t.co/fpsqufS0N1 pic.twitter.com/LHbET98UQ4
Congratulations to Deputy Director of Athletics Marilynn Stacey-Suggs on receiving the Claflin University 2020-21 Administrative Staff Employee of the Year Award
Panther Nation🐾🐾Join us in congratulating Deputy Director of Athletics Mrs. Marilynn Stacey-Suggs on receiving the @ClaflinUniv1869 2020-21 Administrative Employee of the Year Award...#PawsUp #AllWeDoisWin @CIAAForLife @CUIAA @PeachBelt pic.twitter.com/2VN08lSzva
— Claflin Athletics (@ClaflinPanthers) April 28, 2021