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Sunday, August 28, 2022

Rattlers Battle With North Carolina Early Despite Being Undermanned

Willie Simmons postgame: “I think this team has a chance to be really dangerous in all three phases.”

They were tonight. Without a lot of key pieces. pic.twitter.com/HdrwcCk1c1
— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) August 28, 2022

Rattlers Battle With North Carolina Early Despite Being Undermanned #FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt https://t.co/bbReeuOnH3
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) August 28, 2022

Simmons said people should be proud of this team. He said they understand people may give them a pass because of everything that happened this week and because it was a P5 team, but they won't get that in the future.
— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) August 28, 2022

The famous Marching 100, getting set to perform here in just a few moments before tonight’s game. #The365Way #FAMUvsUNC pic.twitter.com/pouJYIU1U2
— Brandon Hodge (@BrandonHSports) August 27, 2022

WATCH | Last night's interview from @GoFmuLions head coach @BobbyRome after their 39-34 victory over @EWU_Athletics in the Big Cat Classic

Last night's interview from @GoFmuLions head coach @BobbyRome after their 39-34 victory over @EWU_Athletics in the Big Cat Classic#fmu #newera #newcoach #hbcu #bigcatclassic #Floridafootball 🦁🏈 pic.twitter.com/rX6fMb68Hj
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) August 28, 2022

Mason Smith | The Robinson-Davis Era Begins at Alabama State

The Robinson-Davis Era Begins at Alabama State@HBCULegends @ktmoze @BamaStateFB @MEAC_SWAC https://t.co/NUo9O3tRjI
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) August 28, 2022

Kyle T. Mosley | Five Storylines for FAMU Ahead of the Jackson State Showdown

Five Storylines for FAMU Ahead of the Jackson State Showdown
🏈 @FAMUAthletics @orangeblossomfc @GoJSUTigersFB
🏈 @HBCULegends @ktmoze #HBCU @theswac https://t.co/1Ggscr1u03
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) August 28, 2022

Gerald Thomas III | FAMU made right call to play UNC, taking an early look at Jackson State | Thomas

FAMU made right call to play UNC, taking an early look at Jackson State | Thomas https://t.co/i9JhNxFZUX via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 28, 2022

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— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) August 28, 2022

WATCH | Here's what @HCWillieSimmons and @jeremy_moussa tells me about @FAMU_1887 | James P. Hill

#The 2022 #CollegeFootball season is back. @FAMU_1887 representing @theswac & #HBCU on the big stage. @UNC representing @theACC. @unc 56 @FAMU_FB 24 your final. Here's what @HCWillieSimmons tells me about @FAMU_FB @FAMUAthletics. #JamesHillSports 🏈🎤🎥 https://t.co/gBY51W5SQw
— James P. Hill (@JamesHill_News) August 28, 2022

Here's what @jeremy_moussa tells me about @FAMU_1887 @FAMUAthletics @FAMU_FB. #HBCU #SWAC #CollegeFootball #JamesHillSports https://t.co/wSBHddmcrB
— James P. Hill (@JamesHill_News) August 28, 2022

NCAT - The Weekend Show | National Battle of the Bands 2022

NCAT - The Weekend Show | National Battle of the Bands 2022 https://t.co/9iqe2iscBQ via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 28, 2022

Even with Florida A&M missing 25 players, North Carolina and FAMU were powerless in the face of college football’s financial imperatives

Even with Florida A&M missing 25 players, North Carolina and FAMU were powerless in the face of college football’s financial imperatives. The show must go on. https://t.co/tIKZ62kq96
— N&O Sports (@nandosports) August 28, 2022

500 musicians together in a combined UNC-FAMU band. Forget the second half. Let’s have more of THIS!!!! pic.twitter.com/G9CK0MSJEa
— BFriedACC (@BFriedACC) August 28, 2022

100 level, 200 Club Level, and 300 Level seats are still available for the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic Presented by Ready Life 🍊🏈🔥

100 level, 200 Club Level, and 300 Level seats are still available for the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic Presented by Ready Life 🍊🏈🔥

Click the link below to get yours!https://t.co/dQZ4HJozCx #orangeblossomclassic #lovefl #obctheremix #collegefootball pic.twitter.com/rxBktCk5wg
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) August 28, 2022

WATCH | 𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗗!! | The Rattlers and Charlie Sifford Jr. as they prepare to compete in the Charlie Sifford Centennial Cup tomorrow

𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗗!!

Shoutout to @nikegolf and the @PresidentsCup for the gear. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/XvS52ch1Mm
— Florida A&M Golf 🏌🏾🏌🏻 (@FAMU_Golf) August 28, 2022

The Rattlers and Charlie Sifford Jr. as they prepare to compete in the Charlie Sifford Centennial Cup tomorrow. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 | @PresidentsCup pic.twitter.com/k7zweqHspI
— Florida A&M Golf 🏌🏾🏌🏻 (@FAMU_Golf) August 28, 2022

Thank you @CLTRattlers for taking care of our Rattlers! #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 https://t.co/Q4HWObbr4W
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) August 28, 2022

Southern University Human Jukebox | Field Show | National Battle of the Bands 2022

Southern University Human Jukebox | Field Show | National Battle of the ... https://t.co/aSIlbEBJlx via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 28, 2022

B-CU Marching Wildcats 2022 National Battle of the Bands

B-CU Marching Wildcats 2022 National Battle of the Bands https://t.co/YTlLwFmIH5 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 28, 2022

Bison Drop Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge to Alabama State

#MEACFB Bison Drop Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge to Alabama State #MEACPride https://t.co/eiv60D71WH
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) August 28, 2022

Last Night's @MEAC_SWAC was the 2nd highest attended edition of the game only behind the 2019 Jackson State/Bethune-Cookman match up.

1. 2019 JSU/BCU- 23,333
2. 2022 Bama State/Howard- 21,088
3. 2021 Alcorn St/ NCCU- 15,215
4. 2018 Prairie View/NCCU- 10,274
— BJ Jones (@InsideHBCUFball) August 28, 2022

WATCH | Florida A&M vs. North Carolina | ESPN Full Game Highlights

Florida A&M vs. North Carolina | Full Game Highlights https://t.co/hjK3VQTivf via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 28, 2022

Short-handed FAMU shows 'resolve' as UNC wins https://t.co/XLaKVJaXR3
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 28, 2022

WATCH | FAMU & UNC's Full Joint Halftime Performance | 5th Quarter

FAMU & UNC's Full Joint Halftime Performance https://t.co/DtLTUUQjnw via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 28, 2022

Famu Marching 100 vs. UNC | "5th qt" (2022) https://t.co/73cismAzOK via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 28, 2022

ESPN's 'First Take' To Broadcast Live From Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on Sept. 2

ESPN’S ‘FIRST TAKE’ TO BROADCAST LIVE FROM TOM BENSON HALL OF FAME STADIUM ON SEPT. 2 https://t.co/V1yIsWNwZG
— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) August 25, 2022

WSSU Women’s Basketball Welcomes Mitchell to Staff

Women’s Basketball Welcomes Mitchell to Staff https://t.co/u0b5DFI8Yt
— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) August 26, 2022

WATCH | I WSSU Volleyball to open season hosting Mars Hill Sunday; Clinton College Tuesday

🗣 It’s the Home Opener for @wssuvb vs. Mars Hill
📍Winston-Salem, NC
🏟 Whitaker Gymnasium
⌚️1 pm
🎥 https://t.co/tZFybC8zIK
📻 https://t.co/Oycb96xthC
💻 https://t.co/39L2SeU8wr pic.twitter.com/6OSOl4kjLK
— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) August 28, 2022

Volleyball to open season hosting Mars Hill Sunday; Clinton College Tuesday https://t.co/y2Zn9MNcIn
— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) August 26, 2022

Savannah State Tigers final Saturday scrimmage ahead of the 2022 season

Savannah State Tigers final Saturday scrimmage ahead of the 2022 season https://t.co/6TOk0XozTk
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 28, 2022

Howard Volleyball Cruises Past Georgetown Hoyas

Volleyball Cruises Past Hoyas https://t.co/KxPrVEELJt
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 28, 2022

Bison Win Season Opener Over George Mason

Bison Win Season Opener https://t.co/odt03yywpg
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 28, 2022

Norfolk State Volleyball Ready to Turn Heads in 2022

#MEACVB @NSUSpartans Volleyball Ready to Turn Heads in 2022 #MEACPride https://t.co/8tV1Yv7Ihk
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) August 25, 2022

MEAC to Host Football Head Coaches Video Conference

#MEACFB @MEACSports to Host Football Head Coaches Video Conference #MEACPride https://t.co/9vNzSJjpve
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) August 25, 2022

Hornets to Compete in Michael B. Jordan-Led HBCU Legacy Hoops Classic

#MEACMBB @DSUHornets to Compete in Michael B. Jordan-Led HBCU Legacy Hoops Classic #MEACPride https://t.co/YblATONxBP
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) August 26, 2022

Devin Rispress | @HCWillieSimmons stared adversity and turmoil in the face with a cool demeanor and lead us, his demeanor rubbed off on coaches and players. His leadership skills are impeccable and as a player he’s a guy you want to play for

@HCWillieSimmons stared adversity and turmoil in the face with a cool demeanor and lead us, his demeanor rubbed off on coaches and players. His leadership skills are impeccable and as a player he’s a guy you want to play for. pic.twitter.com/MLImo0H1Ke
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) August 28, 2022

FAMU Head Coach Willie Simmons deserves more national recognition with the way his team is playing tonight. Down 20 players but still keeping it close on the road against UNC. One of the best in the business.
— Canes Insider (@canesinsidertm) August 28, 2022

Proud of my brothers’ performance💚🧡 I can’t wait to suit up with my guys again, but only on God’s timing. To clarify, I am ineligible for a reason out of my control, but I CAN’T AND WON’T be denied 🤞🏾⏰. #FAITH
— Isaiah Land🐺 (@IsaiahLand716) August 28, 2022

I 👀 you @RSmittyRock 🧡💚🐍 pic.twitter.com/jziJydvBKU
— IG: @SleeperAthletes (@SleeperAth1etes) August 28, 2022

My old teammate @HCWillieSimmons and his @FAMUAthletics football team played tough tonight. Down 25 guys and still looked strong.
— David Haselden (@dhaseldensc) August 28, 2022

#FAMU’s Marching 100 making their way down South Road towards #UNC’s Kenan Stadium. pic.twitter.com/5SBbqNRjAt
— Ross Martin (@RossMartin_IC) August 27, 2022

16 hour day complete. Wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. An absolute joy to watch @FAMU_FB tonight. After the craziness of the last 48 hours, it was a pleasure to see the fight in this team. Full recap of this one and FSU from @RyanLKelly tomorrow morning on @WCTV. pic.twitter.com/FCLzZdRqZr
— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) August 28, 2022