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Monday, August 5, 2019

9️⃣ days until @wvsuvolleyball gathers for its 1st practice of the season at 1 min. past midnight on Aug. 14

🏐: 9️⃣ days until @wvsuvolleyball gathers for its 1st practice of the season at 1 min. past midnight on Aug. 14! Featured: #9 So. Middle Hitter J'Lana Stone (Reynoldsburg, OH/Pickerington Central)#JacketsAthletics pic.twitter.com/19XtiAeDD6
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) August 5, 2019

Aggressive scheduling: Maroon Tigers to play just four home games this season

Aggressive scheduling: Maroon Tigers to play just four home games this season https://t.co/RpspRp02IP
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 5, 2019

PODCAST: Briles speaks and FAMU practice issues

PODCAST: Briles speaks and FAMU practice issues https://t.co/q9s8L08FqP
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 5, 2019

Bullseye: South Carolina State Bulldogs

Bullseye: South Carolina State Bulldogs https://t.co/nTjidGR166 via @StampedeSBN
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 5, 2019

Sunday, August 4, 2019

Associate Director of Bands Kelvin Washington promoted to Howard University Director of University Bands

We are incredibly excited to announce our new Director of Bands, Kelvin Washington! pic.twitter.com/8cgNjUsRDz
— Howard Bands (@HowardBands) August 4, 2019

WATCH: FAMU assistant coach James Spady on the hiring of Dan Lemke

James Spady & Dan Lemke already had a strong relationship. Now, they're both on the same squad at #FAMU. Check out this video of @spadyj praising @Coach_BulldogFB. https://t.co/In1YJIqV6e
— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) August 4, 2019

A year ago FAMU started out as the hottest team in the @MEACSports. The Rattlers defeated North Carolina A&T on the road and seemed to be on their way to Atlanta before losing 3 out of their last 4 games. Can Coach Simmons and the Rattlers bounce back in 2019? @FAMUAthletics pic.twitter.com/CJnrgeEinq
— BJ Jones (@InsideHBCUFball) August 4, 2019

Welcome Brooklyn Pritt ( @brooklyn7pritt ) to @WVStateU ! The Charleston native transfers from Rio Grande (OH) to join @WVSUWSOCCER for the 2019 season.

WSOC: Welcome Brooklyn Pritt (@brooklyn7pritt) to @WVStateU! The Charleston native transfers from Rio Grande (OH) to join @WVSUWSOCCER for the 2019 season.#JacketsAthletics #ItStartsatSTATE pic.twitter.com/yOH0SzFDFv
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) August 4, 2019

This schedule spotlight is on @ShawUFootball in the CIAA Southern Div. The Bears were 5-5, 4-1 in division LY, the best season since 2013.

This schedule spotlight is on @ShawUFootball in the CIAA Southern Div. The Bears were 5-5, 4-1 in division LY, the best season since 2013.
Coach Adrian Jones begins S.4 as head coach. Shaw is picked 7th overall and 3rd in division; 5 players were named to All-CIAA preseason team. pic.twitter.com/2sGE7CSVNk
— Black College Sports Network (@MyBCSN1) August 4, 2019

Golden Lions Chat with Baseball Coach Carlos James

Golden Lions Chat with Baseball Coach Carlos James https://t.co/JLeHE35vM5
— GoldenLionsAthletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) August 4, 2019

Dan Lemke. @Coach_BulldogFB is the newest FAMU assistant on the staff working with outside linebackers, wolves & nicklebacks

Day 6 of the FAMU Football 30 for 30 series is an introduction of Dan Lemke. @Coach_BulldogFB is the newest assistant on the staff working with outside linebackers, wolves & nicklebacks. He's well-versed in the game with insight all over the field. https://t.co/RnHT5xaaCH
— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) August 4, 2019

Check out this video of @HCWillieSimmons on hiring @Coach_BulldogFB to his staff at #FAMU. Lemke will coach outside linebackers, wolves and nicklebacks. https://t.co/XX33p060Ze
— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) August 4, 2019

Ladies & gentlemen, meet coach Dan Lemke. @Coach_BulldogFB is the newest addition to the #FAMU staff. He oversees outside linebackers, wolf & nicklebacks. Check out this video of him talking about his new gig. @spadyj @HCWillieSimmons @RSmittyRock https://t.co/SE5Iv1UOeI
— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) August 4, 2019

UAPB's Armstead, Saints Look To Take Final Super Bowl Step

Armstead, Saints Look To Take Final Super Bowl Step https://t.co/2VKhpIhxP9
— GoldenLionsAthletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) August 4, 2019

Ron Ponder: Community coming together for 'Classic'

Ron Ponder: Community coming together for 'Classic'https://t.co/DZnHv4K2v4
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2019

Commentary: Black college football history is American history

Commentary: Black college football history is American historyhttps://t.co/PCIxgIQg8m
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2019

North Carolina A&T Aggie Baseball Has Outstanding Summer

Aggie Baseball Has Outstanding Summer https://t.co/iN02c0JHra
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) August 4, 2019

Jackson State football: 'Any of the four can win' quarterback competition

Jackson State football: 'Any of the four can win' quarterback competition https://t.co/KAYYID4KRV via ⁦@clarionledger⁩
— Wilton C. Jackson II (@WiltonReports) August 4, 2019

WATCH: FAMU cornerbacks footwork and coverage drills

Check out this video of Rattler cornerbacks in action under the leadership of #FAMU Sports HOF Billy Rolle. https://t.co/DfGMJHIjkL
— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) August 4, 2019

WSSU alum Michael Smith, hotelier and philanthropist, awarded Times-Picayune Loving Cup

Michael Smith, hotelier and philanthropist, awarded Times-Picayune Loving Cup https://t.co/eWrbpkXlZF via @nolanews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2019

WATCH: FAMU LB coach @RSmittyRock is getting his crew in prime shape. Check out this video of them in action.

#FAMU LB coach @RSmittyRock is getting his crew in prime shape. Check out this video of them in action. https://t.co/qkmqLY2R0s
— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) August 4, 2019

Back To The Grind: @BCUGridiron Opens Practice

Back To The Grind: @BCUGridiron Opens Practice https://t.co/aPAmZ07CYa
— BCUathletics (@BCUAthletics) August 4, 2019

.@BCUvolleyball's Jefferson Garners Preseason MEAC Honor

.@BCUvolleyball's Jefferson Garners Preseason MEAC Honor https://t.co/IMDkF6gk6a
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2019

Bulldogs Continue Preseason Drills During Morning Practice

South Carolina State University Athletics - FB: Bulldogs Continue Preseason Drills During Morning Practice https://t.co/nU14xODGQh
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2019

Morgan State Women’s Track & Field Earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Team Honors; Barham Also Recognized

Women’s Track https://t.co/ES53O50G7z
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2019

Lady Bears Picked Third In MEAC Preseason Poll

Lady Bears Picked Third In MEAC Preseason Poll https://t.co/s9XRQLBzpb
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2019

Former Track Star Crooke To Compete In Pan American Games

Former Track Star Crooke To Compete In Pan American Games https://t.co/RReO1AQMQR
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2019

Miajavon Coleman Named to @MEACSports Volleyball Preseason All-Conference Team

Miajavon Coleman Named to @MEACSports Volleyball Preseason All-Conference Team #CoppinNation #TransformYourLife https://t.co/emJ471Pzdf
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) August 2, 2019