Countdown to 2019 rolls on. 57 days away from the college season now.
— Cory Diaz (@CoryDiaz_TNS) July 5, 2019
Today, I'm taking a look at 5 key players for @GSU_TIGERS this season. @GramFanatics @ghick19 @iammanchild_11 @Gmen_junkie82 @HBCUSports @Onnidan #GramFam #SWAC #HBCUhttps://t.co/dlO39AztGr
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Friday, July 5, 2019
Countdown to 2019: 5 key players to watch for Grambling State
#WildcatBirthdayGreetings to our director of intercollegiate athletics and vice president of Student Affairs, Dr. Brandon K. Dumas!!!
#WildcatBirthdayGreetings to our director of intercollegiate athletics and vice president of Student Affairs, Dr. Brandon K. Dumas!!! pic.twitter.com/AYflOHHI74
— Wiley Athletics (@WileyAthletics) July 5, 2019
Sixers sign Kyle O'Quinn (Norfolk State alum): What it means
Sixers sign Kyle O'Quinn: What it means https://t.co/PahgmYzJGU via @SportsRadioWIP
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 5, 2019
Timberwolves’ Robert Covington (Tennessee State) confirms he’s cleared to play
Timberwolves’ Robert Covington confirms he’s cleared to play - https://t.co/KNgiAzeWsK
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 5, 2019
Hampton feels the highs and lows in Big South debut
Hampton feels the highs and lows in Big South debut https://t.co/nt3V59JsnY
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 5, 2019
In recognition of #NCCU’s founding in 1910 as the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua for the Colored Race, today we celebrate 109 years of preparing scholars to continually soar in the global marketplace.
In recognition of #NCCU’s founding in 1910 as the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua for the Colored Race, today we celebrate 109 years of preparing scholars to continually soar in the global marketplace. pic.twitter.com/sp5XnVzCU6— N.C. Central University (@NCCU) July 5, 2019
Happy Birthday to the institution that allowed me to expand my growth in Excellence without Excuse 🐦🙏🏾 Words can't explain the love I have for my Alma Mater Dear old N.C.C #NCCU #WeSOAR pic.twitter.com/BqkaTppuZM— Davanta T. Parker (@KingIcy_) July 5, 2019
— Malcolm Bell (@mdotbell_) July 5, 2019
NC Central celebrates 104th birthday of oldest living graduate, Maggie P. Bryant https://t.co/JK9mkpK9eV— ABC11 EyewitnessNews (@ABC11_WTVD) July 3, 2019
Congratulations Betty Porter Walls on your retirement, and thank you for your years of service to Hornet Nation!
Congratulations Betty Porter Walls on your retirement, and thank you for your years of service to Hornet Nation!
— Harris-Stowe Univ (@HarrisStowe) July 5, 2019
She started her career at Harris Teachers College and 54 years later, she's retiring from HSSU.
We wish you many years of health and happiness! pic.twitter.com/QUbolgk1ZU
FAMU Announces AME Church Senior Bishop Adam Richardson Jr., will be Summer Commencement Speaker
#GradSzn has officially started! Newly elevated African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Senior Bishop Adam Jefferson Richardson, Jr., will address more than 300 FAMU graduates on Fri., 8/2. Richardson is a FAMU alum and former drum major in the Marching “100.” https://t.co/oe8XnLfalm
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) July 5, 2019
Apprentice coach Nicole Jackson (Howard University alumna) has had success on the court. Now she's opening a restaurant
.@virginianpilot: In college, alumna Nicole Jackson helped lead Howard University to the 2001 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title and a berth in the NCAA tournament. Now she is a partner of a new restaurant, Blended Kitchen Bar and Grill in Norfolk, Va. https://t.co/Em6e4kUuYS— Howard U Alumni (@HowardUAlumni) July 5, 2019
Newport News' Apprentice School marks 100th anniversaryhttps://t.co/sJD1upaP79— The Virginian-Pilot (@virginianpilot) July 5, 2019
HBCU Football Daily Podcast: Allen University Yellowjackets
Allen University enters its second season of football. BOXTOROW HBCU Football Daily Podcast w/ @dware1 explores the program with head coach Teddy Keaton as the Yellowjackets, who currently play in @NAIA, explore a move to @NCAADII and @TheSIAC https://t.co/f2PgSQQ3PI #July5th— BOXTOROW MEDIA (@boxtorow) July 5, 2019
Mark Your Calendars!— Edward Waters Coll. (@ewctigers) July 3, 2019
The Inaugural #AMEClassic is taking place Saturday, October 12, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida! #BeThere
@AllenUniv @EWCAthletics @GregRuffin3 pic.twitter.com/gAHz4iDiPs
The Southwestern Athletic Conference will host SWAC Football Media Day on July 16 with all ten head coaches along with two student-athletes from each program in attendance.
The Southwestern Athletic Conference will host SWAC Football Media Day on July 16 with all ten head coaches along with two student-athletes from each program in attendance. Catch the event live on the SWAC Digital Network starting at 10:00 am #SWACFB pic.twitter.com/q3xP3QiyYD
— The SWAC (@theswac) July 5, 2019
Howard’s Nickolas Selected to the CSCAA Scholar All-American Team
.@HUSwimming's Nickolas Selected to the @CSCAA Scholar All-American Team #BleedBlue #FearTheWave #ScholarAA #HowardForward https://t.co/xM1jPUZsaN
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) July 5, 2019
‘Living 24 deep’: How Tavarion Foster made his way from homelessness to Stillman College
‘Living 24 deep’: How Tavarion Foster made his way from homelessness to college https://t.co/VFEHvXR4O7
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 5, 2019
MEAC Football Press Luncheon Set for July 26
MEAC FOOTBALL PRESS LUNCHEON SET FOR JULY 26 https://t.co/MYEsAdvwWx
— SC State Bulldogs (@SCStateAthletic) June 5, 2019
COC’s DB Bryan Mills Inks NLI, Lands at NCCU
COC’s Bryan Mills Inks NLI, Lands at NCCU https://t.co/l6eCjuV8cx
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 5, 2019
NCCU Breaks Ground on 2 Student Housing Communities
NCCU Breaks Ground on 2 Student Housing Communities https://t.co/iDYGwaHeF4 via @mhnonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 5, 2019
Delaware State Norris looks for more goals in year three
Norris looks for more goals in year three - The Suffolk News-Herald | The Suffolk News-Herald https://t.co/kohYl7X4el
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 5, 2019
Coppin State's Joseph Amoah emerges as world-class sprinter, eyes representing Ghana at 2020 Olympics
Coppin State's Joseph Amoah emerges as world-class sprinter, eyes representing Ghana at 2020 Olympics https://t.co/H0EbIoSdXs
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 5, 2019
Renovation of Morgan State's Hughes Stadium underway
Renovation of Morgan State's Hughes Stadium underway https://t.co/lrJEztGR4e
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 5, 2019
Rattlers hoops to take on Iowa State on New Year's Eve
Rattlers hoops to take on Iowa State on New Year's Eve https://t.co/ahU48QicDb— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 5, 2019
Iowa State will welcome @FAMUAthletics to town on New Year's Eve. https://t.co/WmER6vzDyT— WCTV Sports (@WCTVSports) July 5, 2019
WATCH: UConn men: Transfer RJ Cole taking aim at high-major competition
UConn men: Transfer RJ Cole taking aim at high-major competition https://t.co/GHA8mLarMN
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 5, 2019
Springside baseball stars head to HBCUs
Springside baseball stars head to HBCUs https://t.co/IVeb8ZL7M9 via @phillytrib
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 5, 2019
Jackson State football lead FCS football in attendance per game averaging 24,770 per game
Jackson State football lead FCS football in attendance per game averaging 24,770 per game - https://t.co/IIpUN0PRxT
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 5, 2019
2019 FCS Kickoff Countdown: The Best Player Who Wears No. 62 Is Alcorn State's Kevin Hall
The best player in the #FCS who wears No. 62 is @AlcornStateFB's Kevin Hall.
— HERO Sports FCS (@HEROSportsFCS) June 23, 2019
Here's why: https://t.co/gGKO2wryvj pic.twitter.com/sGqSbcBL9l
Golden Lions Chat with Softball Shanice Akins
Golden Lions Chat with Softball Shanice Akins https://t.co/xWTMf917ZK
— GoldenLionsAthletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) July 5, 2019