🐻🏐Lady Bears Picked 3️⃣rd In @MEACSports Preseason Poll
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) August 5, 2019
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Monday, August 5, 2019
Lady Bears Picked Third In MEAC Preseason Poll
Aggies Ranked 20th in the STATS FCS Preseason Top 25 Poll
Aggies Ranked 20th in the STATS FCS Preseason Top 25 Poll https://t.co/qDXzS6kPJe— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) August 5, 2019
The preseason polls are starting to roll in. @FOOTBALL_NCAT is preseason #20 in the @FCS_STATS media poll. @NCATAGGIES has finished nationally-ranked four straight seasons. @NCATAGGIES first opponent, @ElonFootball, is ranked No. 21. Let's Go!!!! pic.twitter.com/Gm3ujv7PZm— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) August 5, 2019
WATCH: East&Market // Summer Session II: Sam Washington
East&Market // Summer Session II: Sam Washington https://t.co/kDJI2WFcuY via @YouTube
— Craig Turner (@cturner291) August 5, 2019
'Hell Week': Where heat, challenges, tempers rise for Grambling State
Things have been heating up for @GSU_TIGERS as they put on full pads for the 1st time.
— Cory Diaz (@CoryDiaz_TNS) August 5, 2019
"We call it 'Hell Week.'" @Grambling1901 @GramFanatics @HBCUGameday @HBCUSports @Onnidan @Gmen_junkie82 @Jackson_Kalif84 @chrisgrant_5 @theswac #GramFam #SWAC #HBCUhttps://t.co/Pfo0STCm1T
SAU Football Starts Practice Wednesday (Aug. 7)
SAU Football Starts Practice Wednesday @SAU_News @HBCUGameday @WRALSportsFan @WNCN @ABC11_WTVD @SpecNewsRDU @d2kferg @TheCaroNews @TriTribune @Onnidan @newsobserver https://t.co/FABfTVOrJj
— SAU Athletics (@SAUFalcons) August 5, 2019
Alabama A&M Ranked 8th on BOXTOROW Preseason Poll
Alabama A&M Ranked 8th on BOXTOROW Preseason Poll https://t.co/4uQhU33XUH
— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) August 5, 2019
JSU Voted 10th in BOXTOROW FCS HBCU Preseason Poll
JSU Voted 10th in BOXTOROW FCS HBCU Preseason Poll#TheeILove || #BleedTheeBlue https://t.co/bqWisFd4DW
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) August 5, 2019
Braves Ranked No. 2 in Preseason HBCU Poll, Receiving Votes in Preseason FCS Poll
Braves Ranked No. 2 in Preseason HBCU Poll, Receiving Votes in Preseason FCS Poll https://t.co/ZVoNJtwDOM
— Alcorn Sports (@BRAVESSPORTS) August 5, 2019
North Carolina A&T on top in BOXTOROW preseason coaches poll
. @NCATAGGIES on top in BOXTOROW preseason coaches poll https://t.co/dxgxliVE37
— BOXTOROW MEDIA (@boxtorow) August 5, 2019
WATCH: QB Stanley on the cusp of becoming FAMU's all-time leader in passing yards
Day 7 of the FAMU Football 30 for 30 series goes inside the huddle with QB Ryan Stanley. @ryanstan_ is on the cusp of becoming the school's all-time leader in passing yards. He talks about breaking the record, winning a title and ignoring naysayers. https://t.co/Nvoz5oGkva— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) August 5, 2019
Check out this video of #FAMU QB @ryanstan_ talking about the upcoming season & his pursuit of the school's all-time career passing record. https://t.co/roWFYBYsje— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) August 5, 2019
Check out this video of @HCWillieSimmons discussing #FAMU QB Ryan Stanley. The righty is in pursuit of the school's all-time career record for passing yards. https://t.co/4v7D2f8vUF— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) August 5, 2019
Hampton Lady Pirates Mo'ne Dave To Be On Tom Joyner Morning Show Tuesday
MO'NE DAVIS TO BE ON TOM JOYNER MORNING SHOW TUESDAY #RespectTheH #BigSouthMade https://t.co/iGExJA1fSD— Hampton Athletics (@HUAthletics1868) August 5, 2019
VIDEO: @TSUFootball head coach @CoachMckinney3 recaps the first day of training camp
VIDEO: @TSUFootball head coach @CoachMckinney3 recaps the first day of training camp https://t.co/r0IUtB9NX4
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) August 5, 2019
Welcome Anthony Hampton to The Hill ... Lindsey Wilson transfer will join the men's track & field team
Welcome Anthony Hampton to The Hill ... Lindsey Wilson transfer will join the men's track & field team #BredToWin #KSUForward pic.twitter.com/hG08DFRjWt
— KSU Thorobreds (@KYSUAthletics) August 5, 2019
EWC Our Home Football Games This Season Will Be Played At “The Shipyard” At First Coast High School (590 Duval Station Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32218).
Our Home Football Games This Season Will Be Played At “The Shipyard” At First Coast High School (590 Duval Station Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32218). See You For Our Home Opener On September 7th vs. @MaroonTigers at 7pm! #TigerPride!🐅🏈 pic.twitter.com/nnHgRpJK0w
— Edward Waters Athletics (@EWCAthletics) August 5, 2019
WATCH: JSU Fall Football Camp - Practice 1
ICYMI | Fall Football Camp - Practice 1 https://t.co/fXr5E3N40f via @YouTube#TheeILove || #BleedTheeBlue
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) August 4, 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.
— Black College Sports Network (@MyBCSN1) August 4, 2019
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
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