On this day in 1984, Mississippi Valley State QB Willie Totten passed for a DI-AA record 536 yards and 9 TDs in an 86-0 win over Kentucky State (Video)

On this day in 1984, @MSValleyFB QB Willie Totten passed for a DI-AA record 536 yards and 9 TDs in an 86-0 win over Kentucky State. Some guy named Jerry Rice caught 17 passes for 294 yards and 5 TDs, breaking his own Division I-AA record for total yardage in receptions pic.twitter.com/MNn8wdXKRJ

— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) September 1, 2020

EMC Men’s Basketball Names Tony Harvey as Assistant Coach

Men’s Basketball Names Tony Harvey as Assistant Coach https://t.co/XcOtDZW5vI

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 1, 2020

Howard, Morehouse among five HBCUs to receive millions in new equipment for COVID-19 testing on campuses and communities

Howard, Morehouse among five HBCUs to receive millions in new equipment for COVID-19 testing on campuses and communities https://t.co/WVPMgOYU51

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 1, 2020

John Thompson challenged America. Respect, not fear, defines his legacy

Perspective | John Thompson challenged America. Respect, not fear, defines his legacy. https://t.co/Z5N1Ajb189

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 1, 2020

Opinion | John Thompson led Black America’s basketball team https://t.co/9FG2azPqry

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 1, 2020

Alabama A&M Football Has Eight Players Selected to Phil Steele Preseason Team

Alabama A&M Football Has Eight Players Selected to Phil Steele Preseason Team https://t.co/5AraCUvNRf

— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) August 31, 2020

Bison Alum Hired by Detroit Pistons

#MEACMBB @HUBisonSports Alum Hired by Detroit Pistons #IBackTheMEACAt50 #IBackTheMEAC #GameOfLife https://t.co/GKxKhs94jh

— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) August 31, 2020

Howard University alum Chadwick Boseman's powerful commencement speech challenged students and praised protesters

When Chadwick Boseman returned to his alma mater, Howard University, to give the 2018 commencement speech, he was already fighting for his life, which lends new weight to his encouragement to find purpose and hold on to integrity. https://t.co/tAoJ9XflkB

— CNN (@CNN) August 29, 2020

Statement Regarding Jackson State Football Program

Statement Regarding Jackson State Football Program

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/kLaVpMhcQe#BleedTheeBlue pic.twitter.com/Z0huWIDmxU

— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) August 31, 2020

Whitaker leads Savannah State Cross Country/ Track & Field through unprecedented times

Whitaker leads Savannah State Cross Country/ Track & Field through unprecedented times #HailSSU #SSU #ClawDown https://t.co/5l9Sf6RiiP

— Savannah State Athletics (@SavStateTigers) August 31, 2020

Former Bulldog Standout Anthony Lanier Signs Deal with the New Orleans Saints

Former Bulldog Standout Anthony Lanier Signs Deal with the New Orleans Saints https://t.co/8crYLfWxpG

— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) August 31, 2020

@BlackNewsC @bnc_sports @JamesHill_News talks to @ncatsuaggies Coach #SamWashington

@BlackNewsC @bnc_sports @JamesHill_News
talks to @ncatsuaggies Coach #SamWashington
about @NCATFootball @CelebrationBowl @MBStadium. @NCATAGGIES vs @NCCUAthletics #Rivalry @MEACSports. @NCAA_FCS #BlackNewsChannel #BNCSports #HBCU #NCAT #AGGIEPRIDE #CollegeFootball #FCS #MEAC pic.twitter.com/Y5lo8hiejq

— BNC Sports (@bnc_sports) August 28, 2020

Why High School Stars Are Turning to HBCUs

Why High School Stars Are Turning to HBCUs https://t.co/UZhgINO3xy via @The Union Journal

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 31, 2020

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.

We send our condolences to the Thompson family & the @GeorgetownHoops community. pic.twitter.com/vtGXRlkmys

— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 31, 2020

John Thompson Coached Life, Not Basketball https://t.co/MohQfW5YrQ via @deadspin

— Deadspin (@Deadspin) August 31, 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