Why High School Stars Are Turning to HBCUs https://t.co/UZhgINO3xy via @The Union Journal
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 31, 2020
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Monday, August 31, 2020
Why High School Stars Are Turning to HBCUs
Source: Jackson State (FCS – MS) is making a head coaching change
Hendrick knew he needed to win this Fall. Didn't get the chance.... https://t.co/RK46ZCcshM
— FootballScoop Staff (@FootballScoop) August 31, 2020
A&T's alum Josh Capers named new Clarion Ledger sports editor
Josh Capers named new Clarion Ledger sports editor https://t.co/8XSSHRefA0 via @clarionledger
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 31, 2020
John Thompson Jr., Georgetown basketball coach who made history with NCAA win, dies at 78
John Thompson Jr., Georgetown basketball coach who made history with NCAA win, dies at 78 https://t.co/bmLOpx1xIB via @TheWeek— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 31, 2020
Legendary Georgetown coach Thompson dies https://t.co/nzSwZvPSIW— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 31, 2020
USA Basketball mourns the loss of 1988 U.S. Olympic Team head coach John Thompson, Jr.— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 31, 2020
We send our condolences to the Thompson family & the @GeorgetownHoops community. pic.twitter.com/vtGXRlkmys
John Thompson Coached Life, Not Basketball https://t.co/MohQfW5YrQ via @deadspin— Deadspin (@Deadspin) August 31, 2020
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Brandon Rembert Returning to Alcorn for 2021 Season
Brandon Rembert Returning to Alcorn for 2021 Season https://t.co/1NPzmpgCnA
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 31, 2020
Policymaking to aid Black borrowers shouldn’t happen without Black experts in the room
HBCUs are a significant asset in American higher education—yet they are woefully underfunded while serving students who have higher financial need. https://t.co/1On6iUBG13
— Lumina Foundation (@LuminaFound) August 10, 2020
2020 Virtual Homecoming / Rice-Totten Stadium Sellout
2020 Virtual Homecoming / Rice-Totten Stadium Sellout https://t.co/aiXzYREsWs
— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) August 30, 2020
Football 2020: TSU, other area schools have 2021 vision
Football 2020: TSU, other area schools have 2021 vision https://t.co/oxGatSopWm
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) August 30, 2020
Plans underway for HBCU football in the spring
Plans underway for HBCU football in the spring https://t.co/pAjVQdwyLB pic.twitter.com/GT9KceCx8w
— Florida Courier (@flcourier) August 30, 2020
Naomi Osaka on Fighting for No. 1 at the U.S. Open and Why She’s Speaking Out
“As a Black woman I feel as though there are much more important matters at hand that need immediate attention, rather than watching me play tennis.” Naomi Osaka is standing up for Black lives while taking inspiration from her late mentor, Kobe Bryant. https://t.co/3diz31pHgN
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) August 30, 2020
UAPB Standouts Armstead, Gillan Continue Prep For Upcoming NFL Season
#UAPBFootball Standouts Armstead, Gillan Continue Prep For Upcoming NFL Season https://t.co/iqwtpJmUi6
— GoldenLionsAthletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) August 28, 2020
College Football Is Not Essential
College Football Is Not Essential https://t.co/UhJKvgHiFA
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 30, 2020
Jones lands Rhoden Fellowship with ESPN's The Undefeated
GEN: A tip of the cap to one of our sports information department's student contributors as Jayla Jones has earned a Rhoden Fellowship with ESPN's The Undefeated. Congratulations, Jayla! https://t.co/I7aQwBoGHO
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) August 28, 2020
Jennings named to GCAA Minority & Diversity Working Group
GOLF: Congratulations to @PVAMUGolf Coach Kevin Jennings named to the Golf Coaches Association of America's Minority & Diversity Working Group! https://t.co/dVsHvPYJIH
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) August 24, 2020
Saturday, August 29, 2020
HOF Village to house NFL Alumni Academy to prepare players
An NFL Alumni Academy is set to begin operating in September at Hall of Fame Village Powered by Johnson Controls. Highly rated players who don't land a spot on an NFL roster will be invited to the academy for additional training and coaching. https://t.co/uzxNBnbtkC
— CantonRep.com (@CantonRepdotcom) August 29, 2020
NFL Great On NFL’s Top-Five Highest Paid QBs Being Black In A Few Years
NFL Great On NFL's Top-Five Highest Paid QBs Being Black In A Few Years https://t.co/VcnJaA8j0z via @LandonBuford
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 30, 2020
That college try: Area football products excelling at next level
That college try: Area football products excelling at next levelhttps://t.co/eOcPohmXNs
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 30, 2020
Shut up and dribble? Hardly. Athletes are leading the movement for change | Estes
Shut up and dribble? Hardly. Athletes are leading the movement for change | Estes https://t.co/GeE7e70wwA via @tennessean— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 29, 2020
Thanks to Jr. CB/WR Blake Simpson for leading this march today! Thanks to the players, coaches, administrators, and especially the students who participated! I also want to thank TPD and FAMUPD for assisting with today's peaceful protest! #BlackLivesMatter #FAMUly #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/2LKmK6WWYh— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) August 29, 2020
Can someone please explain to me why you would need to handcuff someone who is paralyzed from the waist down to a hospital bed?— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) August 28, 2020
Placing shackles around the feet of Jacob Blake amounted to a physical reminder that he was still, no matter the protests, a n*gger in the eyes of these policemen. Baldwin was right: when it comes to policing in this country black people still live under the slave codes.— Eddie S. Glaude Jr. (@esglaude) August 29, 2020
It’s time for new leadership
It’s time for new leadership. https://t.co/RFpSbBqU5r— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 29, 2020
CIAA Schools Place 182 Student-Athletes on 2019-20 D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards List
CIAA Schools Place 182 Student-Athletes on 2019-20 D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards List - Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association https://t.co/7apggbGDYG
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 29, 2020
Hawks Bring in Two New Assistant Coaches
Hawks Bring in Two New Assistant Coaches https://t.co/DKuLzXFxKa
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 29, 2020
MEAC Announces 2020 Volleyball Preseason Honors, Presented by TowneBank
MEAC Announces 2020 Volleyball Preseason Honors, Presented by TowneBank https://t.co/jMTTO50WGk
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 29, 2020
MEAC Announces 2020 Football Preseason Honors, Presented by TowneBank
MEAC Announces 2020 Football Preseason Honors, Presented by TowneBank https://t.co/k2GYNY7AYA
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 29, 2020