Thank you TSU❤️
— Dion Villiers (@VilliersDion) December 9, 2024
Excited for the new journey.. pic.twitter.com/S6allxzxBG
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Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Former Tennessee State transfer DB Dion Villiers commits to Florida A&M | Lake Gibson H.S., Lakeland, FL
B-CU Assistant Coaches Tristan Walker (WRs) and Brandon Washington (OL) have been selected to the 2025 NCAA NCAA & NFL Coaches Academy
๐๐๐ช๐๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ผ ๐
— ๐ Bethune-Cookman Football (@BCUGridiron) December 24, 2024
B-CU Assistant Coaches Tristan Walker (WRs) and Brandon Washington (OL) have been selected to the 2025 NCAA NCAA & NFL Coaches Academy, to be held in February in Indianapolis!#๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ฉ๐จ | #๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐๐ค๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ง pic.twitter.com/rGVsPf5Xks
2,000 Rushing Yards and 27 TDs later and @VUU_Football RB Jada Byers is named the 2024 CFBNETWORK HBCU Offensive Player of the Year
2,000 Rushing Yards and 27 TDs later and @VUU_Football RB Jada Byers is named the 2024 CFBNETWORK HBCU Offensive Player of the Year pic.twitter.com/kDWbrOhp4J
— The College Football Network (@thecfbnetwork) December 24, 2024
2024 In Review | Spelman College receives largest donation, sees president step-aside
$100 million gift will go to endowed scholarships, student housing upgrades. https://t.co/ulVID1eVvo
— Atlanta Business Chronicle (@AtlBizChron) December 24, 2024
NCAA Division I Board of Directors Grant Waiver
The #NJCAA and @NJCAA_Exec has the following statement on the NCAA Division I Board of Directors grant of a waiver.
— NJCAA (@NJCAA) December 24, 2024
See part of statement below and read complete statement⤵️https://t.co/MQUCZ98eHp pic.twitter.com/CwqhC8PYZh
Breaking News: The NCAA D1 Board has granted a waiver giving JUCO athletes an extra year of eligibility in 2025-26 if they would have exhausted their eligibility in 2024-25, provided they meet all requirements.
— 4PT (@4PlayingTime) December 23, 2024
This decision extends opportunities for hundreds of JUCO players… pic.twitter.com/qao2NtIQIB
@EWUSoftball .... Preforming in the classroom and on the field!!
IT'S WHAT WE DO!!!@EWUSoftball .... Preforming in the classroom and on the field!! @MillennialPrez1 @EWU_ADRich @EWU_Athletics @HBCUSoftball @commit2HBCU @TheSIAC pic.twitter.com/4Sq26RPbFC
— ''Coach Mike'' Ellison (@purepowerpitch) December 24, 2024
Future Prospect Talk: South Carolina State QB Eric Phoenix, 2024 HBCU Player of the Year
Future Prospect Talk: South Carolina State QB Eric Phoenix, 2024 HBCU Player of the Year https://t.co/wd0Z5xpj1f #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/duz320lVEr
— NFL Draft Diamonds ™️ (@DraftDiamonds) December 24, 2024
Morehouse Mourns Loss of "Big Mike"
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague. RIH Big Mike@MorehouseFB @MFAA1867 @college1867 https://t.co/HY4Jcoj4oT
— Morehouse Maroon Tigers (@MaroonTigers) December 24, 2024
FCS Football Head Coaching Changes Following the 2024 Season | Craig Haley
16 of 19 FCS head coaching openings are filled.https://t.co/a9s0DVclFK
— FCS Football (@OptaAnalystFCS) December 24, 2024
State rep balks at sale of Tennessee State University properties | Sam Stockard
State rep balks at sale of Tennessee State University properties
— TSU_Alumni East TN (@TSU_NAAEastTN) December 24, 2024
Comptroller urged land deals to help state’s only public historically Black university boost financeshttps://t.co/YDT1s622Nw
Make That 2️⃣ For Rob ‼️
Make That 2️⃣ For Rob ‼️#DelStateMBB #GoHornets๐ pic.twitter.com/Igig7d8PLu
— Delaware State MBB (@DSUMBB) December 23, 2024
2024 Stats Perform FCS All-America and Freshman Teams
If you missed it last week, please enjoy the Stats Perform FCS All-America and Freshman Teams.https://t.co/CNKUe4fUhL
— FCS Football (@OptaAnalystFCS) December 24, 2024
๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐จ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐ @WeAreAFCA ๐๐ค๐ก๐ก ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐๐ง๐จ ๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐ผ๐ฉ #1️⃣1️⃣
๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐จ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐ @WeAreAFCA ๐๐ค๐ก๐ก ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐๐ง๐จ ๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐ผ๐ฉ #1️⃣1️⃣ #PLAY411 pic.twitter.com/1iBHPKlyNQ
— Virginia Union Univ Football ๐ (@VUU_Football) December 23, 2024
2025 FCS-to-FBS Transfers | Sam Herder
2025 FCS-to-FBS Transfershttps://t.co/lAyREmQIY8
— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) December 24, 2024
2025 FBS-to-FCS Transfers | Sam Herder
2025 FBS-to-FCS Transfershttps://t.co/0J0t94KjMK
— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) December 24, 2024
Trent Dilfer adds former Alabama State DC Ryan Lewis Sr. to his defensive staff
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐‼️
— UAB Football (@UAB_FB) December 23, 2024
Trent Dilfer adds former Alabama State DC Ryan Lewis Sr. to his defensive staff. Join us in welcoming Coach Lewis!
๐: https://t.co/cB5mfF68V4#WinAsOne pic.twitter.com/hSJDwrB71D
FCS TV numbers for this last weekend, per ESPN spokesperson | Sam Herder
An average of 2.1 million viewers on @ABCNetwork, @CelebrationBowl. This marks a 37% increase from last year's record-low numbers.
— Jackson State Football (@gojsutigersfb) December 18, 2024
Peaked at 2.6 million#GuardTheeYard #TheeILove pic.twitter.com/0JzeE9nLye
FCS TV numbers for this last weekend, per ESPN spokesperson
— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) December 19, 2024
Celebration Bowl:
JSU-SC State (ABC): 2.1M viewers
Quarterfinals:
Idaho/Montana State (ESPN): 738,000 viewers
UIW/South Dakota State (ESPN): 905,000 viewers
Mercer/North Dakota State (ABC): 1.4M viewers
2025 FCS-to-FCS Transfers | Sam Herder
2025 FCS-to-FCS Transfershttps://t.co/tVwHoovj5L
— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) December 24, 2024
Congratulations to Jalen Williams on collecting 500 career rebounds at CAU‼️
๐๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ฏ๐๐! ๐ฅ๐๐พ
— Clark Atlanta Men’s Basketball ๐ (@ClarkAtlantaMBB) December 23, 2024
Congratulations to Jalen Williams on collecting 500 career rebounds at CAU‼️#GoPanthers๐พ | #WeAreCAU pic.twitter.com/LNnMQnCmM9
Ruffin Returns to Lead Shaw University Football
Ruffin Returns to Lead Shaw University Football https://t.co/lA7Zz42y3k #ShawU | #BearWithUs
— Shaw Athletics (@ShawBears) December 24, 2024
From our FAMUly to yours ๐๐งก๐๐ Happy Holidays!
From our FAMUly to yours ๐๐งก๐๐ Happy Holidays! pic.twitter.com/XWviRCaJxu
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) December 24, 2024
Kazazlar is Academic All-District®
Kazazlar is Academic All-District®
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 24, 2024
story: https://t.co/9ew0bWA8Kx#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWVB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/o8dbpxH53s
MVSU's Top Players Enter Portal | Stephen Robinson
MVSU's Top Players Enter Portal https://t.co/6OXRiOl8pR via @The_Delta_News
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 24, 2024
Monday, December 23, 2024
Ex Lincoln football star keeps proving people wrong after record setting NCAA career | Jason Bernstein
Ex Lincoln football star keeps proving people wrong after record setting NCAA career https://t.co/6QiYxRwbou
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 23, 2024
HBCU Basketball: Jamal 'Tall' Gibson Is SUNO's Double-Double Machine
HBCU Basketball: Jamal 'Tall' Gibson Is SUNO's Double-Double History-Making Machine
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) December 23, 2024
H/T @DaniReneeW for a great article! @sunoathletics @hbculegends @hbcuachttps://t.co/mot192Pkcs
Former Murray State Grad Transfer 3⭐LB Justice Cross Visits Florida A&M Rattlers
๐งก๐?? pic.twitter.com/ElSpGkaeZL
— Justice Cross (@fbjustice) December 23, 2024
Grad transfer Linebacker with 2 years of eligibility remaining๐๐ pic.twitter.com/9JxRZ3lU2Q
— Justice Cross (@fbjustice) December 10, 2024
Announcing this week's #SUNWBB Players of the Week
Announcing this week's #SUNWBB Players of the Week ⬇️
— The Sun Conference (@SunConference) December 23, 2024
Defensive POTW - Herman of @SEUFireWBB
Offensive POTW - Transou of @GoFmuLions
More on these athletes here ๐https://t.co/AiVdODe2xi pic.twitter.com/ixrs3AX1kP
Winston-Salem State's Sharon Holloway Tanner heading to CIAA Hall of Fame | John Dell
Winston-Salem State's Sharon Holloway Tanner heading to CIAA Hall of Fame https://t.co/SA1gnUgc9D via @NewsandRecord
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 23, 2024
11 Selected to Phil Steele All-SWAC Postseason Football Teams
11 Selected to Phil Steele All-SWAC Postseason Football Teams https://t.co/5gWHV4LfVs
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 23, 2024
Coach Frazier signs 5-year contract
Coach Frazier signs 5-year contract https://t.co/9a9PYZot9g
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 23, 2024
Rev. Dr. McCorn '88 selected as president-Elect at Paine College
The Board of Trustees of Paine College has announced the appointment of Rev. Dr. Lester A. McCorn '88 as President-elect.
— Morehouse College (@Morehouse) December 23, 2024
McCorn will assume the presidency of Paine College on January 1, 2025.
To learn more, click the link below: https://t.co/HpeyfeZIqi pic.twitter.com/qb4lOUFUMG
League-leader Campbell earns 3rd RRAC weekly award
League-leader Campbell earns 3rd RRAC weekly award
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 23, 2024
story: https://t.co/mJCouIXwTs#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/zsOgL2SkRa
REPLAY: Norfolk State Football Coach Introductory Press Conference
Tune into the Norfolk State Football Coach Introductory Press Conference at 10 AM!!#GoldStandard ๐ฐhttps://t.co/qIYglHp6DI
— Norfolk State Athletics (@NSUSpartans) December 23, 2024
Michael Vick said he was chatting with his old high school coach about a month ago and told him he wanted to coach one day.
— Michael Sauls (@mcsauls) December 23, 2024
Two weeks later Norfolk State AD Melody Webb and Senator Aaron Rouse gave him the call asking if he was interested in coaching at NSU.
Looking good Coach Vick๐ฅ. The man of the hour.#GoldStandard๐ฐ pic.twitter.com/cU4Eow3pQa
— Norfolk State Football ๐ฐ (@NorfolkStateFB) December 23, 2024
Nice threads, Coach!#GoodStandard๐ฐ pic.twitter.com/eOmWahTd1p
— Norfolk State Football ๐ฐ (@NorfolkStateFB) December 23, 2024
It’s about a winning culture ๐ฅ๐#GoldStandard๐ฐ pic.twitter.com/Id1kLoanHa
— Norfolk State Football ๐ฐ (@NorfolkStateFB) December 23, 2024
Welcome to the Spartan family! ๐#GoldStandard๐ฐ pic.twitter.com/xhPSzOFXpP
— Norfolk State Football ๐ฐ (@NorfolkStateFB) December 23, 2024
A standard of excellence ๐
— Norfolk State Athletics (@NSUSpartans) December 23, 2024
.@NorfolkStateWBB x @NorfolkStateFB x @NSU_BBALL @MichaelVick @NSUCoachJones #GoldStandard๐ฐ pic.twitter.com/qkMYo9G5c0
Ready to LEAD ๐ซก#GoldStandard๐ฐ pic.twitter.com/di4YzuxdwQ
— Norfolk State Football ๐ฐ (@NorfolkStateFB) December 20, 2024
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Allen Iverson, NBA legend/Hampton Roads Native, reacts to Michael Vick’s announcement as the new head football coach at Norfolk State University
Allen Iverson, NBA legend/Hampton Roads Native, reacts to Michael Vick’s announcement as the new head football coach at Norfolk State University. pic.twitter.com/YXhuwiRNW4
— HBCU PASS (@HbcuPass) December 22, 2024
HBCU Football Head Coach Openings
HBCU Football Head Coach Openings
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 22, 2024
1. Lane College
3. Alabama A&M ๐๐
3. Delaware St
4. Shaw University
5. Mississippi Valley St
6. Fort Valley State pic.twitter.com/fpQuGfo1X2
The BCSN SportsWrap | December 22, 2024 | Wrapping Up The Year |
WE ARE LIVE! Come join us. #HBCUSports https://t.co/ubE9zGn5yr
— Coach Bryan (@DrB365) December 22, 2024
The Patriots are signing RB Terrell Jennings (FAMU) to a deal that elevates him to the 53-man roster and extends through the 2025 season
The #Patriots are signing RB Terrell Jennings to a deal that elevates him to the 53-man roster and extends through the 2025 season, per @cpriceglobe.
— Carlos Talks Pats (@LosTalksPats) December 20, 2024
Jennings was an undrafted free agent out of Florida A&M and has been with New England’s practice squad throughout the season. pic.twitter.com/2xnuS8dmYC
Intriguing trio of call-ups could see action for Patriots in Buffalohttps://t.co/Fvh1gsRx0a
— Christopher Price (@cpriceglobe) December 22, 2024
LA Rams WR/KR Xavier Smith from Florida A&M arrives at Met Life Stadium for game against the Jets
LA Rams WR/KR Xavier Smith from Florida A&M arrives at Met Life Stadium for game against the Jets
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 22, 2024
Thx-Rams pic.twitter.com/XdzoO2t4fU
๐ @gojsutigersfb Raises Ticket Prices by $2 to Support NIL, the @SonicBoomOTS
๐ @gojsutigersfb Raises Ticket Prices by $2 to Support NIL, the @SonicBoomOTS
— Tiger Talk TV (@TigerTalk_TV) December 22, 2024
Via @davidzedelstein & @blake_levine, @WJTV Sports@JacksonStateAD pic.twitter.com/n7oY3vjPc1
Trent Earley Named Interim Head Coach of Blazer Football
Trent Earley Named Interim Head Coach of Blazer Football#GOBLAZERS๐ฅ | #TitleTownUSA https://t.co/h9PTeBtlzg
— Valdosta State Blazers (@BlazerAthletics) December 21, 2024
Former FVSU transfer QB Kevin Durham has committed to Johnson C. Smith University
Former Fort Valley State QB Kelvin Durham reunites with coach Maurice Flowers at @JCSUFootball for final season. Durham signs with the Golden Bulls after passing for nearly 6,000 yards and 56 TDs over three seasons with the Wildcats. Story: @HerbLWhite1 https://t.co/j3iP7XV5Us pic.twitter.com/kxqgUXrmfJ
— The Charlotte Post (@thecharpost) December 22, 2024
๐ค๐พ๐ค๐พ pic.twitter.com/aTQ0md4TR6
— Kelvin Durham Jr๐ฅ (@Iam_kd4) December 19, 2024
Chennis Berry's immediate impact resulted in @SCState_Fb being one of the best teams in HBCU Football in 2024
Chennis Berry's immediate impact resulted in @SCState_Fb being one of the best teams in HBCU Football in 2024 #SeasonofChampions Presented by @CocaCola pic.twitter.com/Q3azcAEQTa
— HBCUGO.TV (@HBCUGoTV) December 22, 2024
Florida A&M University brought in a freshman class that had a 3.9 GPA. Now they are getting ready to build a Mega-Dorm
Florida A&M University brought in a freshman class that had a 3.9 GPA. Now they are getting ready to build a Mega-Dorm. pic.twitter.com/7t2u1mUtJE
— Dr. Jackson-Edwards (@Harvarddoc32) December 21, 2024
Preliminary designs emerges for a new 500-bed #FAMU residence hall on the site of the former Paddyfoote Complex#FAMUly l #Rattlers l #SWAC l #HBCU l #HBCUGrad l #FangsUP l #RattlerNation | #AcademicTwitter https://t.co/bA3de4Uk4C
— Rattler Nation Blog (@RattlerNationFL) December 22, 2024
Florida A&M University will begin construction on a new 700-bed dormitory https://t.co/qtGuJevJTS
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 22, 2024
Congrats to FAMU Rattlers Head Coach Bridgette Gordon (@CoachBGordon) for becoming a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Nominee for the Class of 2025
Congrats to #FAMU #Rattlers Head Coach Bridgette Gordon (@CoachBGordon) for becoming a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Nominee for the Class of 2025 pic.twitter.com/7Evnl3aheL
— Sleeper Athletes Ladies Basketball (@SAthletesLBB) December 21, 2024
HBCU notebook: Texas Southern’s Courtlyn Loudermill and Jaida Belton are hidden gems | Rob Knox
In a new edition of the #HBCU notebook, our @knoxrob1 digs into what makes @TSUWomensHoops duo Courtlyn Loudermill and Jaida Belton so special. Plus, updates from around the @MEACSports and @theswac and a look at @UMESWomensHoops star Zamara Hayneshttps://t.co/81ZvmICRKA
— The Next: A women's basketball newsroom at The IX (@TheNextHoops) December 22, 2024
. @JimmyJohnson hands the whistle over to Norfolk State HC @MichaelVick ๐
"I felt like it was great to go back home and do it in my backyard. And that was probably the deciding factor, having the chance to do it back where I grew up."@RJ_Young spoke with @MichaelVick about choosing Norfolk State over Sacramento State ⬇️https://t.co/1bwss9d25B pic.twitter.com/M9UQ8eFS7w
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 21, 2024
"When you got a chance to go lead young men in your community, where I grew up watching this team...I got what it takes."
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 22, 2024
We want to congratulate our guy @MichaelVick on being named the new head coach of Norfolk State ๐๐ซถ pic.twitter.com/kAUk6ZtfyA
.@JimmyJohnson hands the whistle over to Norfolk State HC @MichaelVick ๐ pic.twitter.com/gyfXrzG7dQ
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 22, 2024
It's official ✍️
— Norfolk State Football ๐ฐ (@NorfolkStateFB) December 20, 2024
AD Dr. Melody Webb has named @MichaelVick the 19th head football coach at Norfolk State University!
Welcome to the Spartan family, Coach Vick ๐
๐ https://t.co/t1TE4KWguQ#GoldStandard๐ฐ pic.twitter.com/MrZcamfBNl
FAMU football coach James Colzie III tackling offseason duties, staffing, recruiting | Gerald Thomas III
FAMU football's offseason highlighted by staff changes, recruiting ๐
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) December 22, 2024
๐️: @CoachColzie https://t.co/jWDfgnamxJ
Former East Carolina 3⭐DB Daylyn Ditson has committed to Florida A&M | Union County H.S., Lake Butler, FL
I am very blessed to announce that I will be committing to Florida A&M University ๐ #famu #home @CoachColzie @FAMU_FB @CoachPatt_212 @CoachPope_ pic.twitter.com/cnqcEWsoSZ
— ๐ฏ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฏ. (@_daylyn3) December 22, 2024
ECU reserve CB Daylyn Diston will enter the portal. Diston redshirted in 2023, before dealing with an injury this season. https://t.co/OuijeiM7xs
— Stephen Igoe (@StephenIgoe) December 3, 2024
Coaches !! Please take 5 minutes out your time to watch my highlights ๐๐พ
— ๐ฏ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฏ. (@_daylyn3) December 5, 2024
Physical , ball hawk , play maker all in 1
✞#transferportal pic.twitter.com/ucIrnNxY5n
Documentary | Bullet Bob Hayes Road To Toyko! The Fastest Man In History! | The Logical Cowboy
BULLET BOB HAYES ROAD TO TOKYO! THE FASTEST MAN IN HISTORY! DOCUMENTARY! https://t.co/Jw3dR4XB8x via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 22, 2024
Tournament Central Page and Ticket Sales Launch for 2025 Hope Credit Union Basketball Championship
Tournament Central Page and Ticket Sales Launch for 2025 Hope Credit Union Basketball Championship https://t.co/DGpB8owTDb
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 22, 2024
Prairie View A&M University Names Tremaine Jackson as the New Head Football Coach
PVAMUATH: Prairie View A&M hires Tremaine Jackson as the new Head Football Coach. Coach Jackson will be on the "Hill" on January 1, 2025. More information on the press conference will be forthcoming. Welcome to the "Hill" coach Tremaine Jackson!! #WhereChampionsAreBuilt pic.twitter.com/JwL0JpGlA6
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) December 22, 2024
Prairie View A&M University Names Tremaine Jackson as the New Head Football Coach https://t.co/JLKXPPpZQz
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 22, 2024
Tremaine Jackson the New Head Football Coach at Prairie View A&M pic.twitter.com/Ny6P2zr4Bu
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 22, 2024
No L! No L! Gold Nuggets outlast Paul Quinn for 12-0 stocking stuffer
No L! No L! Gold Nuggets outlast Paul Quinn for 12-0 stocking stuffer
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 22, 2024
story: https://t.co/GRPseasF3U#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/3VggpsN3bK
Women's basketball is 12-0 after a 66-59 home victory against Paul Quinn. Zaria Harleaux: 10 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 6 steals, 1 block. #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/vvGeceAnxE
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 22, 2024
Gold Rush commit 2 turnovers, win 9th straight
Gold Rush commit 2 turnovers, win 9th straight
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 22, 2024
story: https://t.co/lxjuXfD3tM#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAMBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial @labball pic.twitter.com/UCHvp3agcn
Men's basketball committed two turnovers — zero in the second half — and won 83-64 at home against Paul Quinn on head coach Alfred Williams' birthday. #XULA will break for Christmas with a 9-game winning streak.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAMBB #HBCU #XULACentennial@labball pic.twitter.com/9h0X6e3Ykp
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 21, 2024
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Tears of Joy | Inez Turner: This is my ninth induction but when it comes to this induction, I am just truly blessed
‘Tears of joy’ | Sports | Jamaica Gleaner https://t.co/uA5uQoOlci
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024
Congrats to FAMU Rattlers signee G Niah Rhodes (@2025Niah) for reaching the 2000-point milestone ๐งก๐๐
Congrats to #FAMU #Rattlers sighee G Niah Rhodes (@2025Niah) for reaching the 2000 point milestone ๐งก๐๐@CoachBGordon @agennie22 @CoachCroFamuDRS @FAMU_WBB pic.twitter.com/ru96dDsxfw
— Sleeper Athletes Ladies Basketball (@SAthletesLBB) December 21, 2024
๐ฆ๐๐๐ก๐๐ | Rattlers add Frankleen Newah-Jarfoi who ran in the 4x100 for Australia in the World Athletics U20 Championship
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— Florida A&M Track & Field/XC (@FAMU_Track) December 21, 2024
Rattlers add Frankleen Newah-Jarfoi who ran in the 4x100 for Australia in the World Athletics U20 Championship#FAMU | #Rattlers | #FangsUp ๐ pic.twitter.com/0CmGouogyu
Former Central Michigan transfer Dual Threat Quarterback Tyler Jefferson has committed to Florida A&M University | Columbia H.S., Lake City, FL
Truly honored and excited to work with this young man!!! ๐๐๐ https://t.co/ijf8Yqsn3T
— Henry Burris (@HenryBurris) December 21, 2024
Blessed To Be Able To Announce That I Will Be Committing To Florida A & M University!@CoachColzie @HenryBurris @CIngram_85 @denny_thompson @CoachBowie_HHS @RhodneyDonalds1 @harrison2121 @DJack1027 @FAMU_FB @Muscle_by_mark @HomegrownWWide @j_pearce7 @FAMUFBRecruit pic.twitter.com/RRVSN4Uf4W
— Tyler Jefferson (@tylerj21_) December 21, 2024
Jeremiah 29:11 ๐ซ #Film pic.twitter.com/diZhFs6xCM
— Tyler Jefferson (@tylerj21_) December 7, 2024
FAMU OFFERED ๐ซ pic.twitter.com/BFfJ4k0qab
— Tyler Jefferson (@tylerj21_) December 4, 2024
Officially In The Portal!! @RufusJefferson3 @DJack1027 @CIngram_85 @CoachBowie_HHS @denny_thompson @RhodneyDonalds1 @harrison2121 pic.twitter.com/PLxcaPMMb6
— Tyler Jefferson (@tylerj21_) December 3, 2024
God’s Plan ๐ซ3 years of Eligibility Remaining!!@RufusJefferson3 @CIngram_85 @CoachBowie_HHS @denny_thompson @RhodneyDonalds1 pic.twitter.com/Fu9hWNSAHL
— Tyler Jefferson (@tylerj21_) December 1, 2024
The Best Players Want To Come To The Number 1 Public HBCU! Introducing DJ 'Showtime' Jones, 3⭐DE/TE transfer from University of Virginia | 6'-4"/297 | Hillsborough H.S., Tampa, FL
IM HOME๐๐๐งก‼️@FAMUFBRecruit @FAMU_FB @CoachColzie #rattlernation pic.twitter.com/Q04LlCsX1L
— DJ “SHOWTIME” Jones ๐ง๐ฟ➡️ (@DJJONES81) December 20, 2024
— DJ “SHOWTIME” Jones ๐ง๐ฟ➡️ (@DJJONES81) December 9, 2024
I will be entering the transfer portal with three years of eligibility remaining. #godplan pic.twitter.com/L1GIRi7Snh
— DJ “SHOWTIME” Jones ๐ง๐ฟ➡️ (@DJJONES81) December 4, 2024
Former Florida State DE Xavier Perkins has committed to FAMU
I’m happy and grateful to announce that I’ll be continuing my academic and Athletic career at FAMU. Go Rattlers!๐ @FAMU_FB @FAMUFBRecruit @CoachColzie @CoachPatt_212 @CoachWalker53 #FAMU | #Rattlers | pic.twitter.com/HQknnHmC0n
— Xavier Perkins (@TheXavierPerk) December 17, 2024
Xavier Perkins committed to FAMU football after playing for FSU during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Perkins has three years of eligibility remaining. https://t.co/LZaHKywBF7
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) December 18, 2024
Thank you FSU. I will be entering the portal with 3 years of eligibility remaining.
— Xavier Perkins (@TheXavierPerk) December 7, 2024
Film available pic.twitter.com/lLlVN3KyAX
WATCH: Interview with Florida A&M's VP & Director of Athletics Angela Suggs | HBCU Legends
WATCH: Interview with Florida A&M's VP & Director of Athletics Angela Suggs.
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) December 21, 2024
๐ฅ️ https://t.co/FjMQ3Mx4CT ๐ฅ️
Former Georgia State QB Braylen Ragland has committed to Alabama State Hornets | 6'-1"/203
THANK YOU GOD! #SWARMAS1 pic.twitter.com/7VbsP7oRmh
— Braylen Ragland (@bray1en) December 20, 2024
Ready to work! 3 years remaining! pic.twitter.com/seExrsqD9w
— Braylen Ragland (@bray1en) December 10, 2024
Here is the link for the full highlight tape on YouTube!! 3 years of eligibility remaining!! https://t.co/Hs1ck7vnRB
— Braylen Ragland (@bray1en) December 9, 2024
Here is the 5 minute tape broken up into 3 parts. Every minute is worth the watch… pic.twitter.com/CkrFwTHHX5
— Braylen Ragland (@bray1en) December 2, 2024
Blessed to receive an offer from Alabama State University! @CoachBarnette @CoachJames44 pic.twitter.com/wN7vgcVUZB
— Braylen Ragland (@bray1en) December 12, 2024
Head Coach Willie Simmons coaching announcements thus far
Edwin Pata set to join Willie Simmons Staff at Florida International as assistant O-Line Coach
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 21, 2024
* 2007-10 TE Coach at FAMU
* 2013-17 OL/Interim Head Coach at FAMU pic.twitter.com/t7NHSfWgHo
Coaching announcements thus far
— FIU Central (@PantherFBnews) December 21, 2024
HC: Willie Simmons
DC: Jovan Dewitt
OC: Nick Coleman
RB: Benedick Hyppolite
OL: Edwin Pata
WR: Jelani Berassa
TE: Rick Stockstill
LB: Ryan Smith
DB: Anthony Gaitor
Spt: Kenneth Gilstrap
No. 19 North Carolina Takes Down Norfolk State
No. 19 North Carolina Takes Down Norfolk State#GoldStandard ๐ฐhttps://t.co/jUUKQpbkC0
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) December 21, 2024
For all those who love the game๐๐
For all those who love the game๐๐
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) December 21, 2024
Happy #WorldBasketballDay !! pic.twitter.com/H6yODsHlmX
If we don’t SUPPORT our own, who will?
If we don’t SUPPORT our own, who will?
— Black Coaches Association (@BCAWORLDWIDE) December 21, 2024
The SUPPORT for other Black Head Coaches that have won a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WAS SHOWN from this post.
Thanks to everybody who responded!
National Champions:
Rudy Hubbard (FAMU) | 1978 NCAA DI-AA/FCS Champions
Billy Joe (Central… https://t.co/FzQO8WCvGy
PVAMUATH: Panther Nation, KhaDarel Hodge is repping the Falcons on the Pro Bowl ballot! ๐๐ฅ
PVAMUATH: Panther Nation, KhaDarel Hodge is repping the Falcons on the Pro Bowl ballot! ๐๐ฅ Vote now through Dec. 23 (DOUBLE votes on Dec. 22-23!) with #ProBowlVote + his name, hashtag, or handle. Let’s get him to the Pro Bowl! ๐ช๐พ https://t.co/WSshsPNJib pic.twitter.com/tSnuIdYsX7
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) December 20, 2024
Congratulations to our very own Coach Bridgette Gordon on being named a nominee for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for the Class of 2025!
๐ ๐ก๐๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐๐: ๐๐ข๐๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball ๐ (@FAMU_WBB) December 21, 2024
⁰Congratulations to our very own Coach Bridgette Gordon on being named a nominee for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for the Class of 2025! #FAMU | #FAMUly | #PressureOn | #Sisterhood pic.twitter.com/61Mftx4E4e
Former Florida edge Quincy Ivory has committed to Jackson State
Former Florida edge Quincy Ivory has committed to Jackson State pic.twitter.com/xGNjfOCsuZ
— CollegeFootballPortal (@CfbTranferalert) December 20, 2024
Jackson State has landed a commitment from former 4⭐️Mississippi State DB Khamauri Rogers
Jackson State has landed a commitment from former 4⭐️Mississippi State DB Khamauri Rogers
— CollegeFootballPortal (@CfbTranferalert) December 19, 2024
(via @Khamauri1k ) pic.twitter.com/8pq07uFjQX
Agents have been blowing me up! Aric Horne, FAMU
Agents have been blowing me up! They love the thread about players who are in the 2025 Draft Class and in need of an agent! If you are still looking drop your film below! #NFL #Agents #NFLPA Let's Help these kids out! Still some good players looking
— NFL Draft Diamonds ™️ (@DraftDiamonds) December 19, 2024
Check out @FSUBroncos own Joshua Williams repping on the national stage for the @Chiefs !
Kansas City Chiefs (CB) Joshua Williams from Fayetteville State University arrives at Arrowhead Stadium for Saturday kickoff against the Texans
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 21, 2024
Thx-Chiefs pic.twitter.com/Gn3GUvA9GX
Check out @FSUBroncos own Joshua Williams repping on the national stage for the @Chiefs! . @CIAAForLife @NBCSports pic.twitter.com/QMJGNRqGDu
— Chris Clark (@ChrisClark_) December 21, 2024
Mark your calendars for Friday, January 17, 2025, at 6 PM, and get ready to honor the @gojsutigersfb team and coaches who brought home the trophies. ๐
Tiger Nation! Let’s come together to celebrate an unforgettable football season.
— Jackson State U. (@JacksonStateU) December 21, 2024
Mark your calendars for Friday, January 17, 2025, at 6 PM, and get ready to honor the @gojsutigersfb team and coaches who brought home the trophies. ๐ pic.twitter.com/xrc7QxZxwB
Kansas City Chiefs (safety) Bryan Cook from Howard University aririves at Arrowhead Stadium for Saturday kickoff against the Texans
Kansas City Chiefs (safety) Bryan Cook from Howard University aririves at Arrowhead Stadium for Saturday kickoff against the Texans
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 21, 2024
Thx-Chiefs pic.twitter.com/iO3oF8B83g
Congratulations to @FAMU_WBB coach and @LadyVol_CoachBGordon, on being a first-time finalist to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame! @bball_hof
Congratulations to @FAMU_WBB coach and @LadyVol_Hoops LEGEND, @CoachBGordon, on being a first-time finalist to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame! @bball_hof#FAMUWBB #LadyVols #HBCU #SEC https://t.co/cCH9CTpEO9 pic.twitter.com/MxamJ4OOoK
— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) December 21, 2024
Congratulations @CoachBGordon
— Coach Gennie (@agennie22) December 21, 2024
Big time !! ๐๐งก https://t.co/UmHWmtQlcG
Congratulations Coach Pressure! @CoachBGordon #FAMU #Tennessee https://t.co/aWYygyoRKQ
— Coach Bryan (@DrB365) December 21, 2024
HBCU Premier Sports post-game interview with FAMU Coach Bridgette Gordon
Congrats and Merry Christmas, @FAMU_WBB @CoachBGordon ! https://t.co/oCdwmnvhWs
— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) December 21, 2024
Coach Bridgette Gordon Florida A&M Rattlers at Samford University B'ham pic.twitter.com/Zn17zclFyv
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 21, 2024
๐๐ The HellCAT who rattled is loose
The HellCAT who rattled is loose. #fyp #FAMU #customshoes #builtdifferent #rattlerfootball #hbcu #d9 @MccouKj pic.twitter.com/KHuHQOUPtU
— the.count.dripula (@TheDripula) December 19, 2024
I feel like it's time for a big reveal #Famu #rattlerpride pic.twitter.com/t6AoBJJ6qY
— the.count.dripula (@TheDripula) July 19, 2024
Up close and personal. #FAMU pic.twitter.com/NX59EBUj2R
— the.count.dripula (@TheDripula) October 19, 2023
FAMU Love pic.twitter.com/VLNZhHinht
— the.count.dripula (@TheDripula) October 18, 2023
๐๐๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ช๐๐ ๐๐
๐๐๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ช๐๐ ๐๐
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball ๐ (@FAMU_WBB) December 21, 2024
⁰Wishing you joy, warmth, and all the holiday cheer this season brings! Thank you for being part of our #FAMUly.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #PressureOn | #Sisterhood pic.twitter.com/SXbXSUpudE
Happy Holidays FAMUly! ๐Please see our dates of closure and reopening.
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) December 21, 2024
Have a safe and restful break ✨ We look forward to seeing you in 2025. #HolidayBreak #UniversityClosure #Update pic.twitter.com/QdHTAvtnqu
Robert Lee "Bullet Bob" Hayes (Dec 20, 1942-Sept.18, 2002)
Robert Lee "Bullet Bob" Hayes (Dec 20, 1942-Sept.18, 2002)
— FAMU Track & Field Classics (@FAMUTrack_Field) December 20, 2024
The only person ever to win a Super Bowl ring and an Olympic Gold medal was Bob Hayes.
He was a standout 2 sport athlete in track and football at Florida A&M University.
Won the 100m dash at the 1964 Olympics pic.twitter.com/121pJA4wLw
#2 Bob Hayes | Top 10: Fastest Players | NFL Films https://t.co/GIQqDzH8cZ via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024
Bob Hayes - Only Man To Win Olympic Gold & Superbowl | Tokyo 1964 Olympics https://t.co/OCSVblXbRI via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024
Close-up of Bob Hayes, 100m final, Tokyo 1964 https://t.co/34rkv9iY6p via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024
FAMU hospital closed more than 50 years ago on Christmas Eve. Its memories live on | Gerald Ensley
There used to be a hospital at Florida A&M University. It was created because of racial segregation. It died because of racial integration. https://t.co/5zp02MtknR
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) December 21, 2024
Florida A&M takes down Samford 72-67 in overtime | Highlights
Highlights from Florida A&M OT win over Samford University pic.twitter.com/aXR6xlM5jf
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 21, 2024
It took some extra time but Florida A&M women's basketball left Samford victorious on Friday night with a 72-67 overtime victory. https://t.co/i8fArILUHN
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) December 21, 2024
Getting called "Fam moo" all night by the commentators made this win even better!!!
— Truth (@Truth35672082) December 21, 2024
Our lady Rattlers are playing great ball!!! https://t.co/RRQWn8Paxo
๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐ช๐๐ก! ๐๐ฅ
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball ๐ (@FAMU_WBB) December 21, 2024
FAMU defeats Samford 72-67 today on Bulldog territory! #FAMU | #FAMUly | #PressureOn | #Sisterhood pic.twitter.com/2bFeWMtnJ2
Florida A&M takes down Samford 72-67 in overtime https://t.co/48K2Vgv3Dl
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024
Rattlers wrap up Utah trip with 103-57 loss at BYU
Rattlers wrap up Utah trip with 103-57 loss at BYU https://t.co/TIC8lLHAgy
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024
25th-ranked Gold Nuggets seek 12th consecutive victory
25th-ranked Gold Nuggets seek 12th consecutive victory. Join us.
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 21, 2024
• Tickets: https://t.co/kz6d4wbGl6
• Watch: https://t.co/PE6eOBIlXD
• Stats: https://t.co/HpLO6E2PWX
• Notes: https://t.co/8SL9LyU3Nt#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/fGmgCI2P6Z
Gold Rush seek 9th consecutive victory
Gold Rush seek 9th consecutive victory.
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 21, 2024
• Tickets: https://t.co/kz6d4wb8vy
• Watch: https://t.co/ITBcIuVvot
• Stats: https://t.co/1mt8RDNcui
• Notes: https://t.co/feQsc5jy97#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAMBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/UCrsM35oQU
UAPB wide receiver Javonnie Gibson transfers to Oklahoma | Rowdy Baribeau
UAPB wide receiver Javonnie Gibson transfers to Oklahoma https://t.co/jghKOR3vZX
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024
Friday, December 20, 2024
Former FAMU OLB Khalil Hunter has entered the transfer portal
6’1 225lbs, #55 @FAMU_FB OLB/Passrush/DE with 2 years of eligibility left‼️ Officially in the Portal! Godspeed!¡! pic.twitter.com/Uf0CKOoiM9
— Khalil Hunter (@Kha1i1Hunter) December 21, 2024
FAMU #55 @kha1i1.hunter. https://t.co/PkLWHVyIu8https://t.co/Dsn14DZixh
— Khalil Hunter (@Kha1i1Hunter) December 18, 2024
JSU tops Mercer on the road, 66-54. Jackson State will take on Mizzou on December 29 to close out its non conference schedule๐
TIGERS WIN๐ฅ
— Jackson State Women’s Basketball (@GoJSUTigersWBB) December 20, 2024
JSU tops Mercer on the road, 66-54. Jackson State will take on Mizzou on December 29 to close out its non conference schedule๐#TheeILove | #GoJSUTigersWBB๐ pic.twitter.com/zMFuoY49RZ
FIU Head Coach Willie Simmons is targeting Ryan Smith for a LB Coach * 2018-23 Florida A&M Co-Defensive Coordinator and Associate Head Coach
FIU Head Coach Willie Simmons is targeting Ryan Smith for a LB Coach
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 19, 2024
* 2018-23 Florida A&M Co-Defensive Coordinator and Associate Head Coach
per-247 pic.twitter.com/ccX0ZceSKh