Late rally comes up short for @BamaStateWSC against Mercer https://t.co/70CZbfG7n9
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 24, 2019
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Monday, September 23, 2019
Late rally comes up short for @BamaStateWSC against Mercer
ASU Davis named honorable mention STATS FCS Freshman of the Week
Davis named honorable mention STATS FCS Freshman of the Week https://t.co/Xd11veog0w
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 24, 2019
Howard vs. Harvard is going to be a 2019 football game of the year, but the 2018 endowment score is already upon us.
Howard vs. Harvard is going to be a 2019 football game of the year, but the 2018 endowment score is already upon us. @Harvard - $38.3 billion @HowardU - $688.5 million
— HBCU Money™ (@HBCUMoney) September 23, 2019
Harvard has $55 for every $1 Howard has in endowment value. #wealthgap #philanthropy #HBCU #HMFact
Bulldogs Drop a Pair of Matches at Gardner-Webb
Bulldogs Drop a Pair of Matches at Gardner-Webb https://t.co/KbJmWLTnYV
— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) September 23, 2019
Demetrius Strickland Named CIAA Offensive Back Of The Week
— VSU Athletics (@VSUsports) September 23, 2019
Sophomore Ashley Jean-Raymond currently has the #6 time in the MEAC for the Women’s 5K.
Sophomore Ashley Jean-Raymond currently has the #6 time in the MEAC for the Women’s 5K. #nccutrackandfield #nccucrosscountry pic.twitter.com/tWkxbMq8dF
— NCCU Track & Field (@NCCUTrack_Field) September 23, 2019
#NCCU freshman quarterback Davius Richard named MEAC co-Rookie of the Week for his performance during a 45-7 win over ECSU.
NCCU’s Jesse Urbina & Davius Richard Earn MEAC Football Weekly Honors https://t.co/hMy0QZ1HKs— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) September 23, 2019
#NCCU freshman quarterback Davius Richard named MEAC co-Rookie of the Week for his performance during a 45-7 win over ECSU. #EaglePride #EagleEra @MEACSports @NCCU_Football pic.twitter.com/K9a8zMSbVm— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) September 23, 2019
The Review (Delaware): Should black athletes go to HBCUs?
http://Should black athletes go to HBCUs? https://t.co/A5ZXmCxCSC— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 23, 2019
Tuskegee mourns the loss of Edward Colvin
BREAKING: It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of head cross country and softball coach, Edward Colvin: https://t.co/wnhsartRYs pic.twitter.com/Hvws8UaLfo— Tuskegee Athletics (@MyTUAthletics) September 22, 2019
Tuskegee mourns the loss of Edward Colvin | Tuskegee University https://t.co/ehACx1yk3E— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 23, 2019
Tale of Two Teams: FSU has lowest attendance in more than 30 years, FAMU reaches record attendance
Tale of Two Teams: FSU has lowest attendance in more than 30 years, FAMU reaches record attendance https://t.co/fKL5XK9zmN
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 23, 2019
N.C. A&T Volleyball Earns Even More Weekly Honors
Three @NcatVolleyball received a MEAC weekly award Monday. Edie Brewer was named the player of the week, while Andrea Laboy-Rivera was named the defensive specialist of the week and Addy Warfield was named the rookie of the week. pic.twitter.com/jh7yrISr4v— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) September 23, 2019
Volleyball Earns Even More Weekly Honors https://t.co/NJHkzxzHl2— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 23, 2019
WATCH: FAMU stars Stanley, Faddoul earn MEAC weekly honors
FAMU stars Stanley, Faddoul earn MEAC weekly honors https://t.co/tGsuTVW7qY
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) September 23, 2019
Tigers Close Out Tourney Play With Spirited Battle Against Washington State
Tigers Close Out Tourney Play With Spirited Battle Against Washington State https://t.co/tRFtbulbCM
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) September 22, 2019
Volleyball Drops Pair Of Matches On Opening Day Of Tournament Play
Volleyball Drops Pair Of Matches On Opening Day Of Tournament Play https://t.co/vyW5jfsMo6
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) September 21, 2019
Monday Football Rewind: Ballard III Earns SWAC Newcomer Honors For Second Time
Monday Football Rewind: Ballard III Earns SWAC Newcomer Honors For Second Time https://t.co/kj9zwaorgO
— GoldenLionsAthletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) September 23, 2019
Harper, Muhammad & McCullough Honored as SWAC Player of the Week Winners
Harper, Muhammad & McCullough Honored as SWAC Player of the Week Winners https://t.co/jgD89k0MDM
— Alcorn Sports (@BRAVESSPORTS) September 23, 2019
MVSU Coach Dancy’s Week 4 Presser
MVSU head coach Vincent Dancy said this week's game between Alcorn and MVSU is the State Championship for the Delta Devils.
— Alcorn Sports (@BRAVESSPORTS) September 23, 2019
"This is a pride game, and whoever wins this game has bragging rights throughout the state." - Dancy https://t.co/bmkBfwb2io
DYK: Alcorn is one seven teams in the country to carry a 100% fourth down conversion rate, and one of 15 teams in the nation to score on every trip inside the red zone this season
DYK: Alcorn is one seven teams in the country to carry a 100% fourth down conversion rate, and one of 15 teams in the nation to score on every trip inside the red zone this season #FearTheBrave pic.twitter.com/W6qW9TIh4d
— Alcorn Sports (@BRAVESSPORTS) September 23, 2019
DYK: Niko Duffey ranks 9th in the nation in total touchdowns with 6
DYK: Niko Duffey ranks 9th in the nation in total touchdowns with 6 #FearTheBrave pic.twitter.com/u0LqTkvIhG
— Alcorn Sports (@BRAVESSPORTS) September 23, 2019
WATCH: FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons on the special teams unit
WATCH: FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons on the special teams unit https://t.co/GlAUcV2Cw4
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) September 23, 2019
FAMU special teams continue to work on fundamentals to maintain overall team balance
FAMU special teams continue to work on fundamentals to maintain overall team balance https://t.co/R3q9c1xkLI
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) September 23, 2019
WATCH: Saturday was FAMU wide receiver @Shinetime_863 ’s birthday. He celebrated with a game-winning TD vs. Southern
Saturday was #FAMU wide receiver @Shinetime_863’s birthday. He celebrated with a game-winning TD vs. #Southern. Check out this video of him recapping his performance. @ryanstan_ @coachjb_ https://t.co/3siwrl9m6b
— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) September 22, 2019
A&T notebook: Elijah Bell adds to record-setting receiving resumé
A&T notebook: Elijah Bell adds to record-setting receiving resumé https://t.co/odDCRjzZZU via @NewsandRecord
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 23, 2019
Road To The Championship! HBCU Football Schedule Week 5
THE FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY MARCHING 100, Sept. 21, 2019 at
Tallahassee, Florida ... Bragg Memorial Stadium
THURSDAY, September 26, 2019
MEAC
Delaware State at North Carolina A&T State 7:30 pm TV: ESPNU
SATURDAY, September 28, 2019
MEAC
Bethune-Cookman at Howard 1 pm TV: ESPN3
Florida A&M at Norfolk State 4 pm TV: ESPN3
North Carolina Central at Morgan State 6 pm TV: ESPN3
OVC
Tennessee State at Eastern Kentucky 6 pm TV: ESPN+
SWAC
Kentucky State vs. Jackson State 3 pm Circle City Classic, Indianapolis, IN
Grambling State vs. Prairie View A&M 5 pm State Fair Classic, Dallas, TX
Central State vs. Alabama A&M 5:30 pm Gulf Coast Challenge, Mobile, AL
Mississippi Valley State at Alcorn State 7 pm
Southern at Arkansas Pine Bluff 7 pm, TV: ESPN3
Texas Southern at Houston Baptist 7 pm TV: ESPN3
SIAC
Albany State at Clark Atlanta 2 pm
Savannah State at Morehouse 2 pm
Kentucky State vs. Jackson State 3 pm Circle City Classic, Indianapolis, IN
Benedict vs. Fort Valley State 3 pm UpState HBCU Classic, Greenville, SC
Central State vs. Alabama A&M 5:30 pm Gulf Coast Challenge, Mobile, AL
Lane at Miles 6 pm
Tuskegee at West Alabama 6 pm
OTHER HBCUs
Oklahoma Panhandle State at Texas College 12 pm
Edward Waters at Shaw, 1 pm
West Virginia State at Concord 1 pm
Emporia State at Lincoln (MO) 7 pm TV: MIAA NETWORK
CIAA
Saint Augustine's at Bowie State 1 pm
Livingstone at Lincoln (PA) 1 pm
Winston-Salem State at Virginia Union 1 pm
Chowan at McKendree (IL) 2 pm
Fayetteville State vs. Elizabeth City State 4 pm, 22nd Down East Viking\
Classic, Rocky Mount, NC TV: Vikings Sports Network
Johnson C. Smith at Virginia State 6 pm
ALL GAME TIMES SHOWN IN EASTERN STANDARD TIME ZONE
THE JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY SONIC BOOM OF THE SOUTH
MARCHING BAND, 9/21/2019 at Dallas, Texas
HBCU Official Football Attendance Leaders - Week 4
For this exhibit, only Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) HBCU home games or Classics are ranked. Road games held at the home stadium of non-HBCUs are reported for comparison purposes.What an amazing game! What an amazing crowd! @HCWillieSimmons and the team took care of business, #Rattlers fans, @FAMUNationalAA & @FAMUScholars showed up and @THEMARCHING100 showed out! #WeBRAGGdifferent. @FAMUALUMNI1887 https://t.co/TzgG5DviV3 pic.twitter.com/tXhtN7WYw9— Larry Robinson (@LRobinsonFAMU) September 22, 2019
WEEK 4 HBCU FCS ATTENDANCE LEADERS
1. Southern at Florida A&M - 27,191 (Bragg Memorial Stadium Record)
2. Grambling State at Alabama State - 17,309
3. Prairie View A&M at Alcorn State - 15, 958
4. Arkansas Pine Bluff at Tennessee State - 8,323
5. Bethune-Cookman at Mississippi Valley State - 6,487
6. Elizabeth City State at North Carolina Central - 6,025
7. Howard at Delaware State - 4,142 Homecoming
HBCU ROAD GAME ATTENDANCE LEADERS
1. Morgan State at Army - 28,018 (FBS Independent)
2. Hampton at Liberty -18,944 (FBS Independent)
3. Norfolk State at #8 Montana State - 17,647 (Big Sky Conference)
4. Elizabeth City State at North Carolina Central - 6,025 (D-I, MEAC)
5. Alabama A&M at Samford - 5,984 (Southern Conference)
6. West Virginia State at Southeast Missouri State - 5,324 (Ohio Valley Conference)
COMPARISON TO D-II EXPERIENCE
1. Johnson C. Smith at Virginia Union, Willard Bailey Classic - 5,086
2. Albany State at University of West Georgia - 4,900*
3. Virginia U. Lynchburg at University of West Florida - 4,847 (Gulf South)
4. Savannah State vs. Benedict at Augusta Classic (GA) - 4,287
5. Shorter College at Fort Valley State -3,285
6. Winston-Salem State at Tuskegee - 2,506
7. Shaw at Chowan - 2,347
8. Lincoln (PA) at Fayetteville State -2,107
9. Miles College at Missouri S&T - 2,101 (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
10. Alderson-Broddus at Bowie State - 1,967
11. Central State (OH) at Clark Atlanta -1,623
12. Virginia State at Saint Augustine's - 1,015
*Offical ASU Reported Estimate
Updated: 9/23/2019
Xavier Smith with the game-winning touchdown pic.twitter.com/qIEOx7J9rq— FAMU Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) September 22, 2019
ICYMI: #UAPBFootball Patrick-to-Brown Game winning TD at Tennessee St. #UAPBLionsAreComing pic.twitter.com/FUTK8y7lU5— GoldenLionsAthletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) September 24, 2019