#MyASU has sent two offensive linemen to the NFL in 3 seasons. Why can’t you be next? #nHo #STATEofMind #HornetVi2i0n pic.twitter.com/QjuuWQIGOY
— Coach Donald Hill-Eley (@CoachEleyAsu) May 8, 2019
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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
ASU has sent two offensive linemen to the NFL in 3 seasons. Why can’t you be next?
Lincoln Football Will Play Kentucky State in the Ol' Man River Classic
Lincoln Football Will Play Kentucky State in the Ol' Man River Classic - https://t.co/XTdZde9CU6#TrueBlue #miaafb @BlueTigerFball pic.twitter.com/QN0ByciiFP
— Lincoln Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) May 8, 2019
RECAP: Big Innings Carry VCU Past Spartan Baseball, 12-4
RECAP: Big Innings Carry VCU Past @SpartanBSB, 12-4 https://t.co/2oigVSycOe
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) May 8, 2019
TSU Lady Tigers win SWAC Tournament opener 1-0
Lady Tigers win SWAC Tournament opener 1-0 https://t.co/5bq0FKvGOq— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) May 8, 2019
.@TXSOTigers head coach Worley Barker discusses what his team will need to do in order to be successful moving forward after a 1-0 win over @GoJSUTigers #SWACSB19 pic.twitter.com/1XBIq90BNz— The SWAC (@theswac) May 8, 2019
CSU Baseball Falls at UMBC in Regular Season Finale
Baseball Falls at UMBC in Regular Season Finale https://t.co/bkWwlhq2RR
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) May 9, 2019
Langston Women's Basketball Adds Four For 2019-20 Season
Please welcome the newest #LUWBB recruits in Allie Baker, Jailynn Lawson, Tahnia McDaniel and Leah Robinson for the upcoming 2019-20 season!
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) May 8, 2019
📰: https://t.co/zABKV5AeN5#goLions #FearTheRoar pic.twitter.com/vXoLjwjgWh
WATCH: FAMU golf teams have arrived in Port St. Lucie at the most culturally significant event in golf, the PGA WORKS Championship
The @FAMUAthletics golf teams have arrived in Port St. Lucie at the most culturally significant event in golf, the #PGAWORKSChamp, and are on a quest for 🏆. #FAMUGOLF pic.twitter.com/3XCt50MaV4
— PGA WORKS (@PGAWorks) May 8, 2019
Simmons visits South Florida for recruiting, FAMU Palm Beach County alumni
.@HCWillieSimmons hits the road for important trip in South Florida. https://t.co/ll9UOXVSAO
— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) May 9, 2019
Introducing Quinton Bell, the Raiders rookie who 'stumped the truck'
And @quintonjbell is a #Raiders legacy, of sorts... https://t.co/1BHJxMZplQ
— Paul Gutierrez (@PGutierrezESPN) May 7, 2019
Gary Football Classic postponed
Reboot -> https://t.co/8JvwZtYskW
— Onnidan HBCU Sports (@Onnidan) May 8, 2019
2019 Division II All HBCU Team
Congratulations to Aryn McGowan and Glory Seay for being named to the @HBCUSoftball All-Division II Second Team!
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) May 8, 2019
https://t.co/dnXg9xzC4r
WATCH: PVAMUPanthers head coach Vernon Bland talks about the Lady Panthers 3-0 win over Alcorn Braves
.@PVAMUPanthers head coach Vernon Bland talks about the Lady Panthers 3-0 win over @BRAVESSPORTS #SWACSB19 pic.twitter.com/EoAGvyeiKv
— The SWAC (@theswac) May 8, 2019
Here's yesterday's BCU Wildcat Insider that aired on FOXSportsFL with:
Here's yesterday's BCU Wildcat Insider that aired on @FOXSportsFL with @CatsTennis@BCUgolf@BCUsoftball@BCUDiamondCatshttps://t.co/AVhzhLBjJi
— BCUathletics (@BCUAthletics) May 8, 2019
Division I college athletes match record-high academic performance
Division I student-athletes continue to succeed in the classroom at record-high levels: https://t.co/F4ZweP4lxk pic.twitter.com/m8YJdktWiu— NCAA (@NCAA) May 8, 2019
2019 APR Links and Resources
Spartans Win Tight Battle with North Carolina A&T, 2-1
#MEACSB: Spartans Win Tight Battle with North Carolina A&T, 2-1 https://t.co/kaFE0ZZmhg
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) May 8, 2019
2019 OVC Outdoor Track and Field Athletes of the Year Have Been Announced
The 2019 OVC Outdoor Track and Field Athletes of the Year have been announced. https://t.co/5CmKro2z1X
— OhioValleyConference (@OVCSports) May 8, 2019
'Tuskegee Gibbons lands spot on 2019 Division II All HBCU Team
Gibbons lands spot on 2019 Division II All HBCU Team https://t.co/hFQoAkiT8n— Tuskegee Athletics (@MyTUAthletics) May 8, 2019
SUNO Women's T& F Ranked No. 2 in National Poll
Here is the newest edition of the @NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Rating Index! #NAIATF
— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) May 8, 2019
There were 8⃣ new national leads established this past weekend, so you better believe there was some change to be had this week.
👇 CHECK IT OUT 👇
MORE - https://t.co/lfvYXVM9yH pic.twitter.com/TrSOPRR6KM
Two-Time Super Bowl Champ Tyrone Poole is 2019 Spring Commencement Speaker at ECSU
Two-Time Super Bowl Champ Tyrone Poole is 2019 Spring Commencement Speakerhttps://t.co/D71u2e6gbY pic.twitter.com/NOuMezlqf1
— Elizabeth City State University (@ECSU) May 7, 2019
There is a deafening silence in the Viking community as Randy Jones, the Voice of the Vikings on WRVS-FM 89.9, passed away.
There is a deafening silence in the Viking community as Randy Jones, the Voice of the Vikings on WRVS-FM 89.9, passed away. He was a 1996 graduate of ECSU with a degree in physical education and health. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
— Elizabeth City State University (@ECSU) May 8, 2019
#ECSU pic.twitter.com/U6abHiinjC
Shaw Women's Tennis Earns Seventh Seed In Regional Tournament
WTEN: SHAW WOMEN’S TENNIS EARNS SEVENTH SEED IN REGIONAL TOURNAMENThttps://t.co/cGObxsw2hT pic.twitter.com/S40IQyQgUC
— Shaw Athletics (@ShawBears) May 8, 2019
A BIG Thank You to MEAC Commissioner Dr. Dennis Thomas for stopping by Grambling State this morning as part of an HBCU Legendary Interview with former Tiger football coach Doug Porter
A BIG Thank You to @meacsports Commissioner Dr. Dennis Thomas for stopping by Grambling State this morning as part of an HBCU Legendary Interview with former Tiger football coach Doug Porter #RespectTheG #grambling #gramblingstate #gramblingstateuniversity #WhyNotGrambling pic.twitter.com/DtXObfXS5c
— GSU Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) May 8, 2019
Jenkins, Joyner Of Saint Augustine's Named To National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society
Jenkins, Joyner Of Saint Augustine's Named To National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society @SAU_News @HBCUGameday @CIAAForLife @TriTribune @TheCaroNews @Onnidan @NFFNetwork @WeAreAFCA https://t.co/sG6keV3Rqt
— SAU Athletics (@SAUFalcons) May 8, 2019
Alabama’s Nick Saban visits Grambling State campus
Alabama’s Nick Saban visits Grambling State campus https://t.co/NpXYtFubo8— Rick Gallot (@RickGallot) May 8, 2019
Nick Saban rolled into Grambling State to honor the legendary Coach Eddie Robinson on his birthday. @GSU_TIGERS https://t.co/G0bm4cgvwi— Touchdown Alabama (@TDAlabamaMag) May 8, 2019
MSU's Coleman and Rawal Take Home Outstanding Student-Athlete of the Year Honors at Awards Banquet
MSU's Coleman and Rawal Take Home Outstanding Student-Athlete of the Year Honors at Awards Banquet🏆
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) May 8, 2019
Read🆙👉https://t.co/W7LDzbVr3K#TheMorganWay #MEAC #ThreeStripeLife#GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/vKhhAXQhKw