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Friday, June 5, 2020
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Florida A&M approves proposal to officially join SWAC starting in the 2021-22 academic year
Florida A https://t.co/8hK5MeBKzw via @rocketcitynow
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 4, 2020
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Florida A&M commission votes to exit MEAC, join SWAC in 2021
Florida A&M commission votes to exit MEAC, join SWAC in 2021 https://t.co/Hq7Yapm9O2— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 3, 2020
FAMU BOT Special Committee on Athletics passes motion for approval by full board to join SWAC https://t.co/djrQ66Cb0K— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) June 3, 2020
TSU Men's Cross Country and Women's Golf Earn APR Public Recognition Award
Congratulations to Men's Cross Country and Women's Golf for obtaining an APR Multiyear Rate of 1000 and earning the APR Public Recognition Award for the 2018-19 academic year.
— TSU Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) June 2, 2020
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SSU Tigers to open season against Valdosta State
Tigers to open season against Valdosta State #HailSSU #SSU #ClawDown https://t.co/HYjnwMKezP
— Savannah State Athletics (@SavStateTigers) June 3, 2020
MEAC Announces 2020 Nike Post-Graduate Scholarship Recipient
#MEACNews @MEACSports Announces 2020 @Nike Post-Graduate Scholarship Recipient #RespectTheMEAC #GameOfLife https://t.co/7E7r9JxvBL
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) June 3, 2020
SAU Trio Named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars
SAU Trio Named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars @sau_news @ciaaforlife @hbcugameday @thecaronews @tritribune @onnidan @chrisclark_ @JEPopeIV @wral @abc11_wtvd https://t.co/946p6iyGKT
— SAU Athletics (@SAUFalcons) June 3, 2020
Grambling HC Broderick Fobbs speaks on injustice, racism, teaching players survival skills
“It’s about survival ... in order to get home safely which is the goal, we talk about speak another day."@GSU_TIGERS HC @GSUCoachFobbs speaks out on social injustice, racism & why teaching his players survival skills is crucial. @GramFanatics #GramFamhttps://t.co/sgetrvF19f
— Cory Diaz (@CoryDiaz_TNS) June 3, 2020
2021 NFL Draft Prospect: Harry Ballard III, WR, University of Arkansas at Pine-Bluff
2021 NFL Draft Prospect: Harry Ballard III, WR, University of Arkansas at Pine-Bluff https://t.co/uXoYL0hGOS #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/5lEUMr1bez
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) June 3, 2020
Labat Joins Wildcats Football to Bolster Kicking Game
I want to thank God, my family, and everyone who had helped me along this journey. I am committing to @FVSUFootball God is great 🤞🏻https://t.co/eNPN2x4F9F
— “Primetime” (@Im_Andree) June 3, 2020
From North Miami High to the FAMU Marching 100, coronavirus won’t stop this trumpeter
From North Miami High to the FAMU Marching 100, coronavirus won’t stop this trumpeter https://t.co/8wOZ7qF7ew
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 3, 2020
NC A&T Coach Inspiring Players During Times of Unrest
NC A&T Coach Inspiring Players During Times of Unrest https://t.co/pIjj58i6pF
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 3, 2020
NC A&T running back Jah-Maine Martin is a diamond in the rough
NC A&T running back Jah-Maine Martin is a diamond in the rough https://t.co/FSaomvNN54 via @PFN365
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 3, 2020
Imagine if all the 5 star athletes committed to HBCU schools?
Imagine if all the 5 star athletes committed to HBCU schools? - https://t.co/599qWTzhzq
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 3, 2020
S.C. State athletics department earns $25,000 for academic award
S.C. State athletics department earns $25,000 for academic award https://t.co/yKj2b2u6yp via @wltx
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 3, 2020
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Keonte Daniels, DB, Mississippi Valley State University
2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Keonte Daniels, DB, Mississippi Valley State University https://t.co/d8yBrcMjig #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/YtAjf5aXCc
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) June 2, 2020
Tallahassee coaches, players lead the charge for change
Tallahassee coaches, players lead the charge for change https://t.co/ch8irf1TQI
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 2, 2020
FAMU introduces Pillow as newest women's basketball coach
FAMU introduces Pillow as newest women's basketball coach https://t.co/jqiyRcYsRy
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 2, 2020
FAMU BOT meeting to address pending conference move, athletics department budget
FAMU BOT meeting to address pending conference move, athletics department budget https://t.co/e7lZ9dmIqq
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) June 2, 2020
Florida A&M Board of Trustees set to hear presentation on a move from the MEAC to the SWAC
Florida A&M Board of Trustees set to hear presentation on a move from the MEAC to the SWAC https://t.co/GCwrimO6m0— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 2, 2020
FAMU set to leave the MEAC for the SWAC https://t.co/gdUyZdnNCV via @tdonline— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 2, 2020
FAMU releases proposal ahead of vote to leave MEAC https://t.co/8zkPHAhDNu— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 2, 2020
LSU to host Southern and Grambling State in non-conferene play
LSU to host Southern and Grambling State in non-conferene play https://t.co/624YWPeBwT
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 2, 2020
2021 NFL Draft Prospect: Bryan Mills, CB, North Carolina Central University
2021 NFL Draft Prospect: Bryan Mills, CB, North Carolina Central University - https://t.co/GfLHNJTdNR
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 2, 2020
Monday, June 1, 2020
LeVelle Moton, NCCU men's basketball coach, bothered by silence of white Power 5 coaches
LeVelle Moton, head men's basketball coach at North Carolina Central University, says he wants more white, Power Five coaches to stop being silent in the wake of George Floyd's death. https://t.co/tJAKjSpB1V
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 31, 2020
COVID-19 testing will continue at FAMU Bragg Memorial Stadium site until June 15
COVID-19 testing will continue at FAMU Bragg Memorial Stadium site until June 15 https://t.co/aNv8PpB8Dl
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 1, 2020
FAMU earns first preseason Top 25 ranking
FAMU earns first preseason Top 25 ranking https://t.co/MFXZlb64FP
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 1, 2020