From the Desk of AD Melody Webb: NSU Athletics Update https://t.co/9oaWvSrZi9
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 3, 2020
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Saturday, October 3, 2020
From the Desk of AD Melody Webb: NSU Athletics Update
Leveling 'the playing field:' How Deion Sanders' hire impacts JSU, HBCU athletics
Since announcing his new position, Deion Sanders' theme on his media tour has been to help the Black community, and he hopes he can use his platform to do just that.
— Clarion Ledger (@clarionledger) September 30, 2020
https://t.co/6qAyp9xWA1
Assistant @coppin_softball Coach Nerissa Myers Announces Retirement from Professional Softball
Assistant @coppin_softball Coach Nerissa Myers Announces Retirement from Professional Softball #EaglesFlyHigh https://t.co/B5uVcXCS5k
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) September 29, 2020
Coppin State Bowling to be Sponsored by Storm for 2020-21 Season
Coppin State Bowling to be Sponsored by Storm for 2020-21 Season #EaglesFlyHigh @coppin_bowling #LetTheTransformationBegin https://t.co/draSgGDnbI
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) October 1, 2020
Coppin State Bowling Picked Eighth in @meacsports Preseason Poll
Coppin State Bowling Picked Eighth in @meacsports Preseason Poll @coppin_Bowling #EaglesFlyHigh https://t.co/HHYHZtLKIY
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) October 2, 2020
Bulldogs Women's Soccer Name Three Captains for Upcoming 2021 Season
Women's Soccer Name Three Captains for Upcoming 2021 Season https://t.co/xck91edlRC
— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) September 24, 2020
Sophomore Garrett Hicks Picks Up Lindy's Sports All-Conference Honors
Sophomore Garrett Hicks Picks Up Lindy's Sports All-Conference Honors https://t.co/CBHelQ6hyY
— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) October 2, 2020
Marie Ipock ( @marieipock ) named to 30 Under 30 Program
Marie Ipock (@marieipock) named to 30 Under 30 Program#STATEofMind x @BamaStateWSC
— ASU Athletics 😷 (@BamaStateSports) October 2, 2020
📄 x https://t.co/xIRyvgSCFh pic.twitter.com/kMnRa52iGX
Alcorn State encourages fans to vote Driver, McNair into Pro Football HOF
Alcorn State encourages fans to vote Driver, McNair into Pro Football HOF https://t.co/jIzkZwBQV0
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 3, 2020
Former Hampton University track stars will compete on The Amazing Race
Former Hampton University track stars will compete on The Amazing Race https://t.co/r8V8HGQUWI via @YahooNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 3, 2020
BEAR MAKERS: Joe Wright
BEAR MAKERS: 🏈🐻Joe Wright
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) September 28, 2020
Read🆙👉https://t.co/HxdykPl9Qh#MorganState #MEAC @MSUBearsFB
#GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/ezbsR1qXou
MEAC announces 2020-21 Preseason Bowling Honors
MEAC announces 2020-21 Preseason Bowling Honors🎳; Lady Bears picked 9️⃣th. Read🆙👉https://t.co/C6prouoPU8#MorganState #TheMorganWay @MEACSports @MorganStWBowl #GoBears🔶🔷
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) October 1, 2020
Draft Diamonds Free Agent Interview: SSU Giovanni Lugo, Kicker/Punter
Draft Diamonds Free Agent Interview: Giovanni Lugo, Kicker/Punter - https://t.co/Pde612xuEq
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 3, 2020
JSU head women's basketball coach @CoachTReed sat down with @WiltonReports to preview the 2020-21 season.
JSU head women's basketball coach @CoachTReed sat down with @WiltonReports to preview the 2020-21 season. #TheeILove x #BleedTheeBlue x #ProtectTheeBlock https://t.co/heB8CcgSlF
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) October 2, 2020
Florida Memorial Oct. 3 Football Game vs. Keiser Rescheduled
Florida Memorial reschedules Saturday’s contest against Keiser University due to COVID-19 concerns https://t.co/JMPilAkvRH via @HBCUSports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 3, 2020
Dukes' Weathers improves game through twin brother, training partner
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 3, 2020
G-Men Nation Spotlight: Eddie Robinson’s great grandson continues coaching legacy
G-Men Nation Spotlight: Eddie Robinson’s great grandson continues coaching legacy https://t.co/cq61URRWTu
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 3, 2020
Richard “Dick” Mayfield (GSU) Named To Ocean Springs Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020
Ocean Springs Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2020 https://t.co/nlGEIN9FHq
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 3, 2020
JSU AD Ashley Robinson talks about hiring of Deion Sanders
JSU AD Ashley Robinson talks about hiring of Deion Sanders, changing the... https://t.co/OJTA17m62P via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 3, 2020
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (FAMU '91) Is Doing Things the Atlanta Way
"Atlanta will be known for lemon pepper wings and great strip clubs if we’re not careful."
— Errin Haines 🧼🧴😷🙏🏾 (@emarvelous) October 3, 2020
In October's @harpersbazaarus, I had a wide-ranging conversation with @KeishaBottoms about our hometown, the veepstakes, the dual pandemics and the work ahead: https://t.co/aYuKU4PYSF
31 years ago on October 3, 1989 HOF OT Art Shell (UMES) was named the head coach of the Los Angeles #Raiders.
🏴☠️🏈✍️🏻
— AFL GODFATHER (@NFLMAVERICK) October 3, 2020
31 years ago on October 3, 1989
HOF OT Art Shell was named the head coach of the Los Angeles #Raiders. He became the NFL's first black head coach since Fritz Pollard coached the Akron Pros in 1921. pic.twitter.com/Eu2pivI9EQ
Is the CAA on the verge of experiencing a realignment much like what just happened to the MEAC?
Is the CAA on the verge of experiencing a realignment much like what just happened to the MEAC? https://t.co/1aRdwVdlPb
— Craig Turner (@cturner291) October 3, 2020
“October 3rd...1887...WHAAAT!?” Let’s wish @FAMU_1887 a HAPPY BIRTHDAY
FAMU’s 12th President, @LRobinsonFAMU, wishes our beloved University a Happy Birthday! #FAMU133years pic.twitter.com/13YBLJWnJ6
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) October 3, 2020
“October 3rd...1887...WHAAAT!?” Let’s wish @FAMU_1887 a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and celebrate the founding of our beloved university by joining the @FAMUNationalAA as they host a virtual fundraiser TODAY at 12:30 p.m.
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) October 3, 2020
How to give: https://t.co/0zwRb0Z4yG
#FAMULY #FAMU #FangsUp 🐍🧡💚 pic.twitter.com/NCQr3Kk51b
Happy 133rd Birthday to the College of Love and Charity that sits on the highest of seven hills in Tallahassee! 🎂🎉💃🏾🎁🎈
— Kenya S. (@TheDiplomat13) October 3, 2020
I represent The Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, October 3, 1887...whattt!!! 🐍🐍🐍
FAMU...I Love Thee!!! 🧡💚🧡💚 pic.twitter.com/rVs4E8SA4H
One hundred and thirty-three years never looked so good. #FAMU133years pic.twitter.com/2KBnoPN00u
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) October 1, 2020
We're in love with this beautiful birthday tribute from Mister FAMU, @KimaniJOfficial, and Miss FAMU, @erikanxcole! 🥰🧡💚 #FAMU133years pic.twitter.com/oUP0mneoDI
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) October 3, 2020
Omega Psi Phi Foundation Makes Donation to Wildcats
Omega Psi Phi Foundation Makes Donation to Wildcatshttps://t.co/0ojfXWmkqG pic.twitter.com/i9qCdjoUyj
— FVSU Sports (@FVSUATHLETICS) October 3, 2020
We stand in solidarity to remind you that Black Lives Matter
During these unprecedented times where sickness and racial injustice plague our country, we stand in solidarity to remind you that Black Lives Matter.
— Howard Men’s Basketball (@HUMensBB) October 3, 2020
Written by: @MTylerTSYLI (author of “The Skin You Live In”)
Directed/edited by: @itsfreealex
In memory of Chadwick Boseman. pic.twitter.com/KuVernHW8V