SAU Ranks First In CIAA, Second Among HBCUs In Final Learfield IMG College Directors' Cup Standings

SAU Ranks First In CIAA, Second Among HBCUs In Final Learfield IMG College Directors' Cup Standings @CIAAForLife @HBCUGameday @SAU_News @NACDA @WRAL @WNCN @NCAADII @TriTribune @TheCaroNews @Onnidan https://t.co/TxJ1O3ggmN

— SAU Athletics (@SAUFalcons) June 24, 2019

Claflin Head Softball Coach James “Marty” Kinard Selected for the NCAA DII Coaches Identity Workshop

ICYMI: Claflin Head Softball Coach James “Marty” Kinard Selected for the NCAA DII Coaches Identity Workshop https://t.co/nvDg5noUqA

— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) June 24, 2019

FCS schedules that could backfire

FCS schedules that could backfire https://t.co/lngKyXbgsh via @YahooSports

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 25, 2019

WATCH: Where Are They Now?: Rick Comegy

WATCH: In this week's edition of 'Where Are They Now?' I sat down with legendary head football coach Rick Comegy.

Full story: https://t.co/VwSWLphHhY pic.twitter.com/urkn0u2Swk

— Samaria Terry (@samariaterry) June 24, 2019

WATCH: Checking in with former Grambling quarterback DeVante Kincade

Checking in with former Grambling quarterback DeVante Kincade https://t.co/6eQbaAGJd7

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 24, 2019

Tuskegee Airman who flew 142 WWII combat missions dies at 99

#TuskegeeUniversity mourns the passing of #WWII pilot Robert Friend, one of the last original members of the famed #TuskegeeAirmen, who has died at the age of 99. @TAINationalhttps://t.co/cIQEz1Hf6J

— TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY (@TuskegeeUniv) June 23, 2019

World War II pilot Robert Friend, one of the last original members of the famed all-black Tuskegee Airmen, has died at the age of 99.​ https://t.co/98EiOjeXR3

— KTLA (@KTLA) June 23, 2019

Macaay tabbed All-Louisiana Honorable Mention

Macaay tabbed All-Louisiana Honorable Mention https://t.co/TFrdqwNByQ

— GSU Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) June 23, 2019

WATCH: Texas Southern University renowned debate coach emeritus looks back on a century at his birthday

Rev. Dr. Thomas F. Freeman, Age: 100 on Thursday, June 27

Texas Southern University renowned debate coach emeritus looks back on a century at his birthday https://t.co/7HP1ItzOAp

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 23, 2019

Dr. Thomas Freeman's Office on the Campus of Texas Southern University https://t.co/Hmu7lC0l9z via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 23, 2019

Living Legends Leadership Series (Dr. Thomas Freeman/Part I) https://t.co/2IUNjJ5E1Y via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 23, 2019

PHOTO GALLERY: Biography published about legendary Houston debate coach Thomas Freeman

Biography published about legendary Houston debate coach Thomas Freeman https://t.co/BlNqy1V368

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 23, 2019

Dr. T. F. Freeman has coached debate for 70 years | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2 https://t.co/9iuRpOdH1h via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 23, 2019

Texas Southern University's Historic Debate Team https://t.co/uzPNovuxWC via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 23, 2019

Making progress! We are on schedule to have the new football surface in Hughes Stadium @ the National Treasure, ⁦@MorganStateU⁩, completed by September 1st.

Making progress! We are on schedule to have the new football surface in Hughes Stadium @ the National Treasure, ⁦@MorganStateU⁩, completed by September 1st. And I’m expecting sellout crowds from that point forward. pic.twitter.com/pq558n0xZh

— David Wilson (@morganpres) June 23, 2019

WATCH: Former Morgan State & Cal Head Coach Todd Bozeman speaks on coaching NBA HOF player Jason Kidd in college

Former Morgan State & Cal Head Coach Todd Bozeman speaks on coaching NBA HOF player Jason Kidd in college. pic.twitter.com/FSeLwniDxO

— BBCA (@blkbballcoaches) June 23, 2019

Howard’s Byrd Shines at the USATF U20 National Championships

.@HUTrackandField's Byrd Shines at the @usatf U20 National Championships #BleedBlue #BeTheStandard #MEACTF #USATFU20 https://t.co/aT8i2yTKzD

— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) June 23, 2019

WATCH: FAMU's Vaughn Wilson leaving but not saying goodbye to his beloved alma mater

Special tribute to @FAMUAthletics' Vaughn Wilson as he transitions into a new role with #FAMU. https://t.co/lqkQrHHrcb

— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) June 23, 2019

2019 FCS Kickoff Countdown: 62 Days, The Best Player Who Wears No. 62 Is Alcorn State's Kevin Hall

2019 FCS Kickoff Countdown: 62 Days, The Best Player Who Wears No. 62 Is Alcorn State's Kevin Hall https://t.co/BN9JJC4n1i via @HeroSportsNews

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 23, 2019

A new leader for Bennett College: Dr. Phyllis Dawkins departs after three years

A new leader for Bennett College: Phyllis Dawkins departs after three years https://t.co/eGJQlHUSJp via @NewsandRecord

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 22, 2019

Bennett College President Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins Leaving https://t.co/tBaTNitCNd via @WFMY

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 22, 2019

VERIFY: Will Senate Bill 278 take away HBCU status for 3 Georgia universities?

VERIFY: Will Senate Bill 278 take away HBCU status for 3 Georgia universities? https://t.co/mr4yrrY0UE via @13WMAZNEWS

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 22, 2019

WATCH: ESPN host Stephen A. Smith to be ambassador for Wilmington's HBCU Week

VIDEO | ESPN host to be ambassador for Wilmington's HBCU Week https://t.co/37GSPui2zw via @WDEL

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 22, 2019

Sports commentator Stephen A. coming to Wilmington this fall to promote HBCUs https://t.co/PlEEVKscAF

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 22, 2019

PODCAST: David Banner Wants To See More Players Go To HBCU's

Banner graduated from Southern University and pursued a masters of education at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

David Banner Wants To See More Players Go To HBCU's https://t.co/HwvF8SIrTD

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 22, 2019

Jason Horn: GCAC AD of Year, named to NAIA-ADA board

NEW ORLEANS — Jason Horn, Xavier University of Louisiana's assistant vice president for student affairs / director of athletics & recreation, has been voted by his peers the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Athletic Director of the Year for 2018-19.
     
Horn also has been named to a two-year term on the NAIA Athletics Directors Association (NAIA-ADA) Board of Directors.
     
Horn, in his sixth year at XULA, won the GCAC award for the second time in three years. His department's highlights in 2018-19 included:
     •  8-of-9 teams qualified for NAIA National Championship events
     •  2 NAIA national semifinalist teams
     •  1 NAIA national runner-up team
     •  Won 6 GCAC Conference team championships
     •  14 student-athletes won a combined 24 NAIA All-America awards
     •  School-record 128 on the Sister Grace Mary Flickinger Honor Roll
     •  8 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes
     •  6 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars
     •  2 Louisiana Coaches of the Year
     
"Jason Horn is an innovative, student-centered athletics director," said XULA President Dr. Reynold Verret. "His leadership and ingenuity, along with his total commitment to growing Xavier's sport programs and creating services to support our brilliantly talented student-athletes, has positioned Xavier University as a standard-bearer in our conference and among HBCU athletic programs, as well earning him the much-deserved respect of his peers on every level."
     
Horn will be considered for the NAIA's national AD of the Year award; that winner will be announced in September.
     
The NAIA-ADA position is the latest responsibility and service/networking opportunity for Horn, who also serves as GCAC president and on the NAIA's Tennis National Selection Committee, the National Administrative Council (NAC) and the Competitive Experience Committee. Horn also serves on the board of directors of the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA) and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation.
     
The NAIA-ADA, established in 2014, is comprised of athletics administrators from the 251 institutions representing 21 NAIA conferences. The NAIA-ADA engages athletics directors with meaningful collaboration, forums and national recognition; empowers ADs in their professional development and leadership roles in the NAIA; and promotes NAIA ADs' collective voice on issues affecting membership and college athletics on a national scale. The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) administers NAIA-ADA.

Ed Cassiere, Assistant Athletics Director for Communications
Department of Athletics & Recreation
XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA 
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Full view of our Lady Bulldogs 2019 Volleyball Schedule!!

Full view of our Lady Bulldogs 2019 Volleyball Schedule!!🏐🏐#aamuathletics#aamuvolleyball#OneTeamOneHill#GoBulldogs pic.twitter.com/q4e4zmiSdK

— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) June 19, 2019

Alabama A&M Volleyball releases 2019 schedule https://t.co/GatNg9MNXP

— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) June 19, 2019

#ProHornets: Former Hornets leaving mark early in 2019 season

#ProHornets: Former Hornets leaving mark early in 2019 season #STATEofMind

📖: https://t.co/TjJFmTr8WG pic.twitter.com/FoZZNZx4ZN

— ASU Athletics (@BamaStateSports) June 21, 2019

Magic City Classic, featuring @BamaStateFB, to be aired on ESPN3

Magic City Classic, featuring @BamaStateFB, to be aired on ESPN3 https://t.co/QbqXXVEIOT

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 22, 2019

Panther Football to be Featured Four Times on the ESPN Network for the 2019 Season

Panther Football to be Featured Four Times on the ESPN Network for the 2019 Season https://t.co/bfQSkpkkfF

— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) June 22, 2019

HBCU Chancellor and President Spotlight: Dr. Billy C. Hawkins, President of Talladega College

https://t.co/uRjCNnxbya

— Talladega College (@TalladegaColleg) June 18, 2019

ESPN affiliates pick up three Southern football games

ESPN affiliates pick up three Southern football games https://t.co/L6ndpQaFVp via @theadvocatebr

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 21, 2019