Congratulations to WR Xavier Smith and P Chris Faddoul on being selected to yet another Preseason All-American Team! 🐍🐍🐍 https://t.co/vbBCu7RjgD
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) September 2, 2020
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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Talent runs deep with FCS Preseason All-Americans
Two Florida A&M Football Players named to STATS Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team
Two Florida A&M Football Players named to STATS Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team https://t.co/KNQBkBe3Iu— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) September 2, 2020
#MEACFB Two @FAMUAthletics Players Named to STATS Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team #IBackTheMEACAt50 #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/0CccFOfitY— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) September 2, 2020
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
2020 Tour Championship To Host Nine Hole Charity Match
PGA TOUR https://t.co/cRqjk1M4wW— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 2, 2020
Maryland Lawmaker Proposes HBCUs Become Independent Of State University System
MD Lawmaker Wants HBCUs To Be Independent Of State School System https://t.co/DFNSnSFNWI
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 2, 2020
FMU Athletics Joins NFL Campus Connection to Provide Student Development Programs
.@GoFmuLions joins the @NFL Campus Connection program – creating educational programming to help prep students at #HBCUs for careers in football administration and sport business. https://t.co/IhsU30GL3v pic.twitter.com/bBAHilReNU
— NFL Football Operations (@NFLFootballOps) September 1, 2020
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
Monday, August 31, 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
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) August 31, 2020
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/kLaVpMhcQe#BleedTheeBlue pic.twitter.com/Z0huWIDmxU
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
— BNC Sports (@bnc_sports) August 28, 2020
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
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.— 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