Former SWAC rookie of the year is transferring to Alcorn State https://t.co/kEYi0TmAWS
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 9, 2020
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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Former SWAC rookie of the year is transferring to Alcorn State
Why Historically Black Colleges are Attracting More Attention from Top Athletes
Why Historically Black Colleges are Attracting More Attention from Top Athletes https://t.co/tHKK1RelHV via @YahooNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 9, 2020
Monday, June 8, 2020
Catching Up with Track & Field Star Jerry Sims
Catching Up with Track & Field Star Jerry Sims https://t.co/awRjuQJHKf
— Alcorn Sports (@BRAVESSPORTS) June 8, 2020
FCS: Why FAMU Is Leaving The MEAC
FCS: Why FAMU Is Leaving The MEAC https://t.co/1fUo7uU45E via @HeroSportsNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 8, 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/3ScVcqkGlu #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/Pg4rNcvS6g
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) June 8, 2020
SWAC VS SEC: LSU added Southern and Grambling to its future football schedule
🏈SWAC VS SEC: LSU added Southern and Grambling to its future football schedule...JSU AD Ashley Robinson says it could open the door for potential football matchups with Ole Miss/Miss St down the road. @WJTV pic.twitter.com/tqUVeZAj8M
— Noah Newman (@NoahNewmanWJTV) June 3, 2020
FAMU/MEAC to Hold SAAC President’s Social Justice Symposium
FAMU/MEAC to Hold SAAC President’s Social Justice Symposium https://t.co/IKeFNIRzBs
— FAMU Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) June 8, 2020
Senior Spotlight: Jihayah Chavis
Senior Spotlight: 🐻🏀Standout guard Jihayah Chavis discussed some of the impact of the #coronavirus, her time at @MorganStateU and plans for the future.
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) June 8, 2020
Read🆙👉https://t.co/u48DH7Ay6O#TheMorganWay #MEAC#GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/uRtAJrLgTL
How I caught a touchdown pass from FAMU legend Ken Riley |
RIP to football legend Ken Riley. I never played for him, but like all those who did, he changed the course of my life. @FAMUAthletics @Bengals https://t.co/N2sY508Xn9
— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) June 7, 2020
TSU Men's Basketball Adds Transfer Josh Linder
.@TSUTigersMBB has signed 6-8 transfer Josh Linder to the 2020-21 recruiting class. Welcome to the #BigBlueFamily Josh!
— TSU Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) June 8, 2020
📰https://t.co/XE7P34YFjf#BigBlueRising #DeserveToWin pic.twitter.com/M9FdEcCLss
Former Rattler Football Legend Ken Riley Passes Away
Former Rattler Football Legend Ken Riley Passes Away https://t.co/Ds8yTMwlEU— FAMU Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) June 7, 2020
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary Coach Ken Riley. His legacy as a former FAMU football player, NFL great, FAMU Head Football Coach and Athletic Director are still felt today! We offer prayers and condolences to his family! 🐍🐍🐍@FAMUAthletics pic.twitter.com/eOTub9qQRc— Kortne Gosha (@KortneG) June 7, 2020
2020 FCS Jersey Countdown: 70 -- The Best Player Who Wears No. 70 Is Prairie View A&M's Danny Garza
2020 FCS Jersey Countdown: 70 -- The Best Player Who Wears No. 70 Is Prairie View A https://t.co/MzB99fcTCD via @HeroSportsNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 8, 2020
SWAC Announces Partnership with USAF
SWAC Announces Partnership with USAF (@usairforce) #BuildingChampionsForLife https://t.co/qNJYXPiPuy
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) June 8, 2020
Sunday, June 7, 2020
FAMU Keeping It's Rivalry With Bethune-Cookman
@KortneG, VP & @FAMUAthletics Director tells me moving @FAMU_1887 from @MEACSports to @theswac will be great for student-athletes, #FAMU #Rattlers #HBCU, and cutting travel costs. @FAMUAthletics looks forward to keeping it's rivalry with @BCUGridiron @FloridaClassic @CWStadium. pic.twitter.com/u9WgEyPqoe— James P. Hill (@JamesHill_News) June 6, 2020
We need your support for the Football Operations Center/Fieldhouse Renovations, visit https://t.co/fDhmV71erC .. to Donate today! @FAMU_RAF#FangsUp #FAMU #strikestrikestrikeagain #WeAreFAMU #FAMULY pic.twitter.com/SjIQvS2Rcm— FAMU Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) June 6, 2020
2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Keandre Powell, DB, Central State University
2021 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Keandre Powell, DB, Central State University https://t.co/uY3y0DOPIG #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/QYWsYrjGrd
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) June 4, 2020
2021 NFL Draft Small School Rankings with over 600 prospects
ICYMI:2021 NFL Draft Small School Rankings with over 600 prospects https://t.co/MHN8385MWe #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/xJX6TQJhKV
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) June 7, 2020
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference is saying goodbye to another long-term member.
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference is saying goodbye to another long-term member. https://t.co/M2m4TgwnzD
— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) June 7, 2020
Why Mikey Williams is considering an HBCU, a move that could shake up college basketball
Why Mikey Williams is considering an HBCU, a move that could shake up college basketball https://t.co/avzdCitKai via @The Crusader Newspaper Group— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 7, 2020
9th Grader Mikey Williams is the MOST INSANE ATHLETE in HS!!! Official F... https://t.co/ATjfwB5LZ3 via @YouTube— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 7, 2020
Mikey Williams FULL FRESHMAN YEAR HIGHLIGHTS: ALL DUNKS, 3'S FROM CLOSE ... https://t.co/fkKtWnG89W via @YouTube— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 7, 2020
Mikey Williams #SanYsidro has picked up an offer from— Compton Magic (@Compton_Magic) June 3, 2020
HBCU Howard University @619CONFIDENTIAL ✊🏾
📸 @WhosNextHS @jcgirl23 @tetuck @OvertimeShea @MacThomas23 @ladyleo197 @B_Thomp_ @BarackObama @CraigMalRob @MichelleObama pic.twitter.com/9Tnj0uLGnX
Catching up with Alcorn State head coach Fred McNair
Catching up with Alcorn State head coach Fred McNair https://t.co/HO8hvxteTs
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 7, 2020
FAMU coaches, players, alums express positive vibes about moving to the SWAC
FAMU coaches, players, alums express positive vibes about moving to the SWAC https://t.co/JbOZRcELsS
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) June 6, 2020
Friday, June 5, 2020
Diamond McGilberry Signs With Savannah State
Diamond McGilberry Signs With Savannah State https://t.co/ZWv6c0DIXI
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 5, 2020
Rename Jeff Davis Parkway for Dr. Norman Francis, New Orleans mayors say in powerful editorial
Rename Jeff Davis Parkway for Dr. Norman Francis, New Orleans mayors say in powerful editorial https://t.co/6Kknb34EFm via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 5, 2020
MEAC announces sweeping changes to postseason formats due to coronavirus
MEAC announces sweeping changes to postseason formats due to coronavirus https://t.co/gNOj9QEfDP
— DBNJ Sports (@DBNJSports) June 5, 2020
SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland full Interview on FAMU joining the SWAC
SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland full Interview on FAMU joining the SWAC https://t.co/HMJ1CqNABf via @YahooNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 5, 2020
"George Floyd's story has been the story of black folks," says Rev. Al Sharpton during his eulogy.
"George Floyd's story has been the story of black folks," says Rev. Al Sharpton during his eulogy.
— CNN (@CNN) June 4, 2020
"The reason we could never be who we wanted and dreamed of being is you kept your knee on our neck... Like George, we couldn't breathe... You wouldn't take your knee off our neck." pic.twitter.com/Vk4cozPwxZ