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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

What Dallas Cowboys’ Markquese Bell (FAMU) Credits for His Year 2 Jump in a Hybrid Role | Jess Nevarez

This is all the proof you need. After going undrafted as a safety, former 🐍 @MarkqueseB is the highest graded linebacker in the entire NFL. You will be developed here at FAMU and you can achieve all of your goals on the HILL. pic.twitter.com/fD6jQiM7ci
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) October 31, 2023

File this under the unexpected:

Markquese Bell is currently PFF's highest-graded LB (min. 100 snaps) for the season. He's only missed one tackle and has 17 total stops.
— John Owning (@JohnOwning) October 30, 2023

What Dallas Cowboys’ Markquese Bell Credits for His Year 2 Jump in a Hybrid Role https://t.co/yRoxMHETsu via @PFN365
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 30, 2023

Benedict Ranked First In NCAA Football Region Rankings

Benedict Ranked First In NCAA Football Region Rankings https://t.co/yJHUthsHK8
— BC Tigers Athletics (@benedict_tigers) October 31, 2023

Wade receives her 3rd RRAC weekly award this season

Wade receives her 3rd RRAC weekly award this season https://t.co/GZwNK6G50v
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 31, 2023

Monday, October 30, 2023

OFFICIAL | Road to ESPN Inaugural HBCU Band of the Year National Championships | Florida A&M University Incomparable Marching 100 Band | The Marching 100 | Homecoming Field Show 10/28/23

ESPN Events will host the inaugural Band Of The Year Championship. The event is scheduled for December 15th at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Band Of The Year Championship will be a part of Cricket Celebration Bowl weekend, with the traditional football game featuring the MEAC & SWAC champion set to take place after the conclusion of the event. The event will be broadcasted on an ESPN platform unspecified at this time.

MEAC/SWAC SPORTS MAIN STREET and YOU will review the 'pool of potential Division I and Division II finalists' during the 2023 Football Season.

Famu Marching 100 | "Homecoming Halftime Show" (2023) https://t.co/hnCIiJXjTu via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 31, 2023

OFFICIAL | Road to ESPN Inaugural HBCU Band of the Year National Championships | Hampton University Marching Force Band | Homecoming Field Show 10/28/23

MEAC/SWAC SPORTS MAIN STREET and YOU will review the 'pool of potential Division I and Division II finalists' during the 2023 Football Season.

HamptonU - "The Transcending Threes Show" (10.28.2023) https://t.co/EE46wVfS4N via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 31, 2023

OFFICIAL | Road to ESPN Inaugural HBCU Band of the Year National Championships | Norfolk State University Spartan Legion Marching Band | Homecoming Field Show 10/28/23

MEAC/SWAC SPORTS MAIN STREET and YOU will review the 'pool of potential Division I and Division II finalists' during the 2023 Football Season.

NSU Homecoming Halftime Show vs MSU 2023 https://t.co/EohM5NySIq via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 31, 2023

FCS Championship vs. Cricket Celebration Bowl: A Benefits Analysis | Randall Barnes

The choice is clear, isn't it? Bookmark and share this article next time someone starts a discussion about playoffs vs. @CelebrationBowl . Nice work @AuthorRandallB.https://t.co/G6JGglsL8k
— Coach Bryan (@DrB365) October 30, 2023

Official Regional Rankings Released

Official Regional Rankings Releasedhttps://t.co/xo0NFMqs7F pic.twitter.com/OpudApJ6sl
— D2Football (@D2Football) October 30, 2023

Xavier's Schroeder, Wiesiolek earn RRAC women's soccer weekly awards after clinching title

Theresa Wiesiolek of @xulagold was named RRAC women's soccer defensive player of the week for Oct. 23-29. Story: https://t.co/XNtosw7a32 pic.twitter.com/8YwRKH4YkQ
— RRAC Sports (@RRACsports) October 30, 2023

This week's AFCA DII Coaches Poll is out now 🏈

This week's AFCA DII Coaches Poll is out now 🏈@GoTigers_BC stays undefeated with a strong second half performance.

1️⃣@MinesFootball
2️⃣@GorillasFB
3️⃣@gvsufootball
4️⃣@Harding_FB
5️⃣@SRURockFB

The rest of the Top 2️⃣5️⃣⬇️ https://t.co/hfVHvVifu6
— AFCA (@WeAreAFCA) October 30, 2023

🏈Week 9 Coach on the Rise📈

🏈Week 9 Coach on the Rise📈

Our Mid Season SWAC Coach of the Year just secured the SWAC East with a 45-7 win Saturday👏

They're now 7-1, undefeated in SWAC play, & ranked in the Top 15✍️@HCWillieSimmons 📈 pic.twitter.com/YW8PpmfRlz
— Our Coaching Network | A Football Coach Community (@OurCoachingNet) October 30, 2023

Howard University homecoming tailgate abruptly shut down by police | Madeleine Hale

Howard University’s annual tailgate went from an enjoyable reunion-style day party to a dangerous affair that caused a police shutdown.

Click below to read more.https://t.co/D7ZDfNKd1D
— HBCU Pulse (@thehbcupulse) October 30, 2023

Come meet your men’s and women’s basketball teams for the 2023-24 season in Al Lawson for Rattler Mania, “The Basketball Tip Off.”

🚨BASKETBALL IS UP NEXT🚨

Rattler Nation,

Come meet your men’s and women’s basketball teams for the 2023-24 season in Al Lawson for Rattler Mania, “The Basketball Tip Off.” Join us for games, raffles, music and more!

⌚️7 PM
📍Al Lawson Center#FAMU | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/G09ehD9EQO
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) October 30, 2023

The Rattlers will host the SWAC Championship Game on the Highest of Seven Hills with one more conference win

We know what game we’ll be playing on December 2, and with one more SWAC win, we’ll know where we’ll be playing!

The Rattlers will host the SWAC Championship Game on the Highest of Seven Hills with one more conference win.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/a64r8xDVL0
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) October 30, 2023

Willie Simmons Live, presented by the Hyatt House, returns tonight at 7 p.m. with guest Tevin Griffey.

Join us in person at the Hyatt House on Railroad Avenue, watch online, or listen live.

📺 https://t.co/9HgGggTosk
📻 https://t.co/3lpbkNwjcM #FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/MK84dSvW5W
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) October 30, 2023

FAMU Will Be Hosting The SWAC Championship DEC 2nd In Bragg let's Sell This Thang Out 🐍 pic.twitter.com/IMYScTrZ9a
— ParodyRattler (@FAMUVideos) October 30, 2023

MVSU WBB opens up their schedule THURSDAY, 11/2 @ HOME vs Voorhees College (HBCU NAIA) 🏀

MVSU WBB opens up their schedule THURSDAY, 11/2 @ HOME vs Voorhees College (HBCU NAIA) 🏀

If you’re in Itta Bena get to the game and support, if you’re not you can tune in for free on YouTube: ValleyStateSportsNetwork! @MvsuWBB | @MVSUDevilSports | #ValleyinMotion | @theswac pic.twitter.com/5Dyv1eAQjy
— Liv (@livantilla) October 30, 2023

D2Football.com Top 25 Poll

https://t.co/7sJv27V2os Top 25 Poll.https://t.co/HUvCg0GTtA pic.twitter.com/jqBf5bzcCx
— D2Football (@D2Football) October 30, 2023

Congratulations to Daylin Lee and Kairon Martin on earning CIAA Weekly Awards!

Congratulations to Daylin Lee and Kairon Martin on earning CIAA Weekly Awards! pic.twitter.com/RprOGbIHOK
— WSSU Rams Football (@WSSURamFootball) October 30, 2023

Congrats 2 @FMULionsFB 's Antwan Davis 4 being named @SunConference Defensive Player of the Week

Congrats 2 @FMULionsFB's Antwan Davis 4 being named @SunConference Defensive Player of the Week for his amazing game in the 35-24 victory over @FireAthletics! He finished w/ 8 tackles (3 for loss) and 2 sacks!

(First victory at Victory Field in program history)#fmu #hbcu 🦁🏈 pic.twitter.com/89uy5A5xea
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) October 30, 2023

TaKenya Stafford Shares MEAC Volleyball Player of the Week Honors

Congrats to @Coppin_VB TaKenya Stafford on being named the @MEACSports Volleyball Co-Player of the Week #AyeCoppin #BeMORE https://t.co/BuqHT2nPKI pic.twitter.com/IXM3k6zxRo
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) October 30, 2023

2023 Black College Football Player of the Year Award Spotlight: @GSUFootball01 DL Sundiata Anderson had 12 total tackles (5 solo), 3.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks and named @theswac Defensive Player of the Week!

2023 Black College Football Player of the Year Award Spotlight: @GSUFootball01 DL Sundiata Anderson had 12 total tackles (5 solo), 3.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks and named @theswac Defensive Player of the Week! pic.twitter.com/z7adkW7vkv
— BlackCollegeFootball (@BCFHOF) October 30, 2023

Congratulations to @bowiestatefb 's Shawan Lewis, he's this week's @CIAAForLife Defensive Lineman of the Week!

Congratulations to @bowiestatefb's Shawan Lewis, he's this week's @CIAAForLife Defensive Lineman of the Week!#BulldogNation #BiteDown pic.twitter.com/4dULEFUOAu
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) October 30, 2023

CIAA Announces Football Weekly Honors #9

#CIAAFB Weekly Honors 🏈

📄https://t.co/RqZ3V5DwIb pic.twitter.com/lxG6muKZ3w
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) October 30, 2023

Marian Drazan and Devin Smith Name to All-MEAC Team, Men Finish Second at MEAC Championship

Marian Drazan and Devin Smith Name to All-MEAC Team, Men Finish Second at MEAC Championship https://t.co/JzTH5FMnxG
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 30, 2023

Francis, Alphonse Lead Cross Country Teams at MEAC Championships

Francis, Alphonse Lead Cross Country Teams at MEAC Championships https://t.co/9HXwmYafJ2
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 30, 2023

Casel Halts NC Central as Volleyball Wins 20th Match of the Season

Casel Halts NC Central as Volleyball Wins 20th Match of the Season https://t.co/NUg9nDalbB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 30, 2023