The Class of 2021 Enshrinement is set for Aug. 8 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. https://t.co/8JEubJnD1C
— CantonRep.com (@CantonRepdotcom) March 3, 2021
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
The Class of 2021 Enshrinement is set for Aug. 8 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
FAMU Lawson Center COVID-19 Vaccination Site Eligibility Expands
Beginning today, the FAMU vaccination site will accept K-12 school employees, law enforcement officers and firefighters age 50 years and over. If you do not qualify, share the news with a loved one or neighbor who is eligible to get vaccinated. Read more: https://t.co/bpVUcUmptB.
— Larry Robinson (@LRobinsonFAMU) March 3, 2021
2021 NAIA Women’s Tennis Coaches’ Top 25 Poll No. 2 (March 3, 2021)
WπΎ| New week, same top five! Check-out where your team landed in this week's women's #NAIATennis Top 25!
— NAIA (@NAIA) March 3, 2021
Read more--> https://t.co/DzMOVx79L7#NAIAPolls #CollegeTennis pic.twitter.com/onHNnUs7so
2021 NAIA Men’s Tennis Coaches’ Top 25 Poll No. 2 (March 3, 2021)
MπΎ| The first major shakeup in men's #NAIATennis in the second edition of the Top 25. Did your team get in?
— NAIA (@NAIA) March 3, 2021
Read more--> https://t.co/sNKF88oS1f#NAIAPoll #CollegeTennis pic.twitter.com/QbESebGxxw
NSU Sweeps Weekly MEAC Tennis Honors
All 4️⃣ @MEACSports awards this week for πΎ went to @nsu_tennis
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) March 3, 2021
Congrats Spartans! ππΎππΎππΎ
π°π https://t.co/hkbCGHJaZY pic.twitter.com/xuejYul2Vd
Alabama A&M will open 2021 season at South Carolina State
Alabama A&M will open 2021 season at South Carolina State https://t.co/Zus5Gl33Ju
— RocketCityNow (@rocketcitynow) March 3, 2021
Jackson State football to allow 50% capacity at home games
Jackson State football to allow 50% capacity at home games https://t.co/q2c4phVIR5
— CL Sports (@CLSports) March 3, 2021
Texas’ oldest Black university was built on a former plantation. Its students still fight a legacy of voter suppression.
Initially, the majority of Waller County’s residents were Black, but white people would methodically work for decades to keep Black residents at the margins.
— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) March 3, 2021
Prairie View A&M University students are still fighting a legacy of voter suppression. https://t.co/vdF6dt8Y7L
Check out the 2021 SSAC Women's Basketball yearly award winners
π Check out the 2021 SSAC Women's Basketball yearly award winners. Thread⤵️ Details | https://t.co/SRsCCPS6wi pic.twitter.com/K9sOP3RXyR
— Southern States (@SSACsports) March 3, 2021
Trey Petty, Stillman College named 2021 SSAC men's basketball Co-Player of the Year
Co-Player of the Year: C.J. Williamson (@FaulknerATHL)
— Southern States (@SSACsports) March 3, 2021
Co-Player of the Year: Trey Petty (@gostillman) pic.twitter.com/PoJ1ZQad8w
π The 2021 SSAC Men's Basketball yearly award winners have been released. Thread ⤵️ Details | https://t.co/iPLpoXpJy2 pic.twitter.com/eXsT0pndtm
— Southern States (@SSACsports) March 3, 2021
LeBron showcased a “FAMU” Nike LeBron 18 PE and a special edition pair of ‘kicks’ designed to honor the Florida A&M University for Lakers vs. Suns game.
“Nike has always been a great supporter” LeBron James speaks about his ties with Nike - https://t.co/m4gLKSgj50
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 3, 2021
LeBron James in a “FAMU” Nike LeBron 18 PE tonight on TNT! #NBAKicks #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/j2sesL6OlU
— π #NBAKicks π (@NBAKicks) March 3, 2021
Dade or Duval. Who represents FAMU the hardest? Find out at the Dade vs. Duval Verzuz battle tomorrow, March 4 from 4-6 p.m. EST.
Dade or Duval. Who represents FAMU the hardest? Find out at the Dade vs. Duval Verzuz battle tomorrow, March 4 from 4-6 p.m. EST.
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) March 3, 2021
Register at: https://t.co/EhExO5Mtcz. pic.twitter.com/6aQ0yASd2u
WVSU Anthony Pittman and Glen Abram named to All-MEC First Team in 2021; Jeremiah Moore lands on All-MEC Honorable Mention
M-π | Anthony Pittman moves up to All-MEC First Team in 2021!
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) March 3, 2021
π°: https://t.co/huudVYPjuU#GoSTATE pic.twitter.com/bUy7lSXG06
M-π | Glen Abram named to All-MEC First Team for second consecutive season in 2021!
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) March 3, 2021
π°: https://t.co/huudVYPjuU#GoSTATE pic.twitter.com/mnXISQYuPb
M-π | Jeremiah Moore lands on All-MEC Honorable Mention shortlist for second year in a row!
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) March 3, 2021
π°: https://t.co/huudVYPjuU#GoSTATE pic.twitter.com/sw12al9K9a
Brennan Marion's GoGo offense led to college football's biggest upset. Now it's here to help Pitt
Brennan Marion's GoGo offense led to college football's biggest upset. Now it's here to help Pitt https://t.co/y8Aka8zHea via @PittsburghPG
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 3, 2021
PODCAST: Coppin State Basketball Coach, Terps Legend Juan Dixon Joins the Big Bad Morning Show
Coppin State Basketball Coach, Terps Legend Juan Dixon Joins the Big Bad Morning Show https://t.co/bX9v6bhoek via @1057thefan
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 3, 2021
The 6-foot-6 redshirt senior has been a difference maker for Coppin State. It was clear, in his first two seasons at NJIT, that he had a chance to be an All-American. That has become reality in 2020-21. He leads CSU in virtually every stat category. Anthony Tarke… #HeCanPlay pic.twitter.com/cdIWWWOJeQ
— College Insider Inc. (@collegeinsider) March 3, 2021
When discussing the most complete player in the Nation, look no further than @CoppinMBB senior Anthony Tarke. Tarke is the only player averaging at least 16 ppg, 8 rpg, 3 apg & 2 spg. He also averages 1.9 blocks! @collegeinsider @MEACSports @NaismithTrophy @EdwardLeeSun pic.twitter.com/iRiY8gAqXB
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) March 2, 2021
Tarke Madness! Tarke Brothers Sweep @meacsports Weekly Awards for Second Time This Season https://t.co/Q19YjLr1A3
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) March 2, 2021
Latrell Scott to be hired as ECU assistant coach
Latrell Scott to be hired as ECU assistant coach https://t.co/0t5f8l7t4Q via @247sports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 3, 2021
Alabama hires Mark Orphey (Texas Southern alum) as defensive analyst
Alabama has hired Mark Orphey, who spent the last two years as the defensive backs coach at Utah State, as an analyst. 31-year old Houston native who was an all-conference DB at Texas Southern. Before Utah State, worked at Montana State and South Carolina. https://t.co/tBaxnL7A7v
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) March 3, 2021
Source: Ron Cooper, a former head coach at Louisville, Eastern Michigan and Alabama A&M, is expected to join the Alabama staff in a support staff capacity.
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) March 1, 2021
Has also been a defensive coordinator at schools like Mississippi State and FIU. https://t.co/6eSPhQxoG4
HBCUs become more appealing for high-profile athletes; Historically Black colleges should be a top destination, experts say.
HBCUs become more appealing for high-profile athletes; Historically Black colleges should be a top destination, experts say.
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) March 3, 2021
Readππhttps://t.co/GtKjzckZr7@ABC | #HBCUPride#GoBearsπ·πΆ pic.twitter.com/LYc7lq8E4E
Dahnye Redd More Than A Band-Aid For Morgan State Women’s Basketball
Now in her second year with @MorganStBears women's basketball, Dahnye Redd is focusing on more than scoring and rebounding. The "Band-Aid girl" has focused on setting the tone for the entire team with her leadership this year. https://t.co/sRxqZkZvnU
— PressBox (@PressBoxOnline) March 3, 2021
Greg McDermott said what he meant and meant what he said when he spoke of the 'plantation'
“I’m sick of these power figures in sports saying racist things and diverting the conversation from the issues that we should be focused on.” ππΎ @Deadspin https://t.co/jLgPggzwGI
— Donovan Dooley (@DonovanDooley) March 3, 2021
All Greg McDermott should do after making his offensive analogy is listen and let his players lead. https://t.co/51zmwxkYdX
— For The Win (@ForTheWin) March 3, 2021
Creighton has failed every black player and coach that’s ever been in Greg McDermott’s program https://t.co/YcX4jZNhjf pic.twitter.com/UAS24Lqlfz
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) March 3, 2021
BASEBALL CENTRAL: Albany State at Flagler College
BASEBALL CENTRAL: Albany State at Flagler College https://t.co/nEPornqmXW
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) March 3, 2021
JSU football vists Grambling State Saturday (Video)
JSU football vists Grambling State Saturday https://t.co/1HT625vZ0M
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 3, 2021
'They lifted their own expectation:' Deion Sanders says Jackson State looks good ahead of Grambling
Saturday marks Jackson State's first road game of the season. https://t.co/GBeSRrY0s9
— CL Sports (@CLSports) March 3, 2021
Latrell Scott Resigns as Head Football Coach to Pursue Other Career Opportunity
Norfolk State coach Latrell Scott (21-35 in five seasons) resigned his position to accept another career opportunity, which @PeteThamel reports is at East Carolina under Mike Houston. Assistant William “B.T.” Sherman will serve as interim head coach.https://t.co/opzqVthfv8
— Craig Haley (@CraigHaley) March 3, 2021
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Robinson Named MEAC Pitcher of the Week
The right-hander allowed just 2️⃣ earned runs all weekend, and @nsusoftball's Alexis Robinson was rewarded with the @MEACSports Pitcher of the Week award
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) March 2, 2021
π° Full Story π https://t.co/JdA3WtkEsR pic.twitter.com/14RKc7sHK9