The NCAA championships are Wednesday-Saturday in Eugene, Ore. https://t.co/VgxIAHeWU4
— News & Record (@NewsandRecord) June 8, 2021
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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
N.C. A&T track and field program goes from 'you're going to fail' to chasing national championships
Howard Bison Relay Squad Gears Up for the NCAA Track & Field Outdoor Championships
.@HUTrackandField's Relay Squad Gears Up for the @NCAATrackField Outdoor Championships #BleedBlue #BeTheStandard #MEACTF #NCAATF https://t.co/G0Qk2iDha5
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) June 8, 2021
$6 Million Sussman Donation Anchors Vision for University of the Virgin Islands Medical School
$6 Million Sussman Donation Anchors Vision for UVI Medical School https://t.co/wD6vnp2Hh5 via @VI_Source
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 8, 2021
Dayle Greene is indeed a trailblazer. His daughter, @TiffanyAGreene, is blazing a bright trail of her own.
Dayle Greene is indeed a trailblazer. His daughter, @TiffanyAGreene, is blazing a bright trail of her own. This is what we mean when we say "FAMULY." Keep "Striking from the Top!!!" https://t.co/Q4Fa6gpWIC
— Larry Robinson (@LRobinsonFAMU) June 8, 2021
NeSheila Curry Washington Named Head Coach of the Powerhouse of Red & White
Let’s give a Ram welcome to the new Head Coach of the Powerhouse of Red & White, NeSheila Washington (’01)!
— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) June 8, 2021
Read the full release here: https://t.co/yXGUx5lyCe pic.twitter.com/43cfezQTtd
The Aggies Head to Oregon to Compete For A National Title
The Aggies Head to Oregon to Compete For A National Title https://t.co/tU24ZPZBsT
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 8, 2021
Incredible upgrades made by @HCWillieSimmons and @FAMU_FB. Don’t sleep on Rattlers! We ready, SWAC
Incredible upgrades made by @HCWillieSimmons and @FAMU_FB Don’t sleep! Our guys had a great time visiting! #Famuly #DoWorkRattlers pic.twitter.com/zpJ0VWyaP7
— Dowork_Sports LLC (@dowork_sports) June 8, 2021
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) June 8, 2021
Appreciate the hospitality‼️See y’all real soon‼️ #FAMULY @bjcrawford_5 https://t.co/PtIRp5ICm2 pic.twitter.com/rqB7jKjbQH
— Coach Jasper Grimes (@BehindTheLOS) June 8, 2021
FAMU Coaching Staff Is Busy....They are getting after that top talent! #1 PUBLIC HBCU!
FAMU - Ranked #1 Public HBCU 🐍 pic.twitter.com/NneREoMlWS
— FAMU Entertainment Videos & HBCU Bands (@FAMUVideos) June 8, 2021
After a great performance and conversation with @HCWillieSimmons and @CoachStanchek I’m excited to have received an offer from Florida A&M University #FAMU @ggpringle33 pic.twitter.com/o0WB3qukUw
— Kam Pringle (@PringleKam) June 7, 2021
Blessed and Excited to be ranked as the #2 player in South Carolina 🙏🏽‼️ @PrepRedzoneSC @ggpringle33 @OLCoachCaldwell @KevinLive5 @RyanBartow @SGilletteUK @RivalsFriedman @adamgorney @Coach_TElliott @HaleMcGranahan @Mansell247 @CoachDonJ @kylestein23 @CoachMikeBobo pic.twitter.com/z7xSGAQroB
— Kam Pringle (@PringleKam) May 9, 2021
After a great conversation with coaches im blessed to say i have recieved an offer from FAMU !!🟠🟢 @CoachNice_LCA @coachscott33 @CoachBent_LCA @CoachPatt_212 @CoachStanchek pic.twitter.com/91BEI2BBNl
— DAndreMartin_21 (@10waydre_) June 8, 2021
I am truly blessed to receive my first offer from FAMU🐍 @coachjb_ @CoachDgip @TheCribSouthFLA @larryblustein pic.twitter.com/tYumeYhNya
— Jerome Wallace (@JeromeWallacx22) June 7, 2021
Blessed and honored to receive an offer from @FAMUAthletics @JonesHSFootball @RSmittyRock @ChadSimmons_ @Andrew_Ivins @HCWillieSimmons pic.twitter.com/6r0OGSl9Wn
— Stephen Sparrow (@SparrowStephen7) June 8, 2021
All Glory To God ✞….#4SWEET🕊 #4BROD🕊 #LLHIG🐐
— Bradyn Joiner (@BradynOL78) June 8, 2021
After A Great Conversation With @HCWillieSimmons I Am Blessed And Humbled To Earn An Offer From FAMU🐍 #FangsUp pic.twitter.com/0T2rxf2TDo
I am so blessed and honored to receive my second offer and first HBCU offer from FAMU. 🐍 🟠🟢 @HCWillieSimmons pic.twitter.com/Tb5uvYKdKl
— Jordan Church (@B1GJay77) June 7, 2021
Thanks @FAMUAthletics and coaches for the unofficial visit today! @CoachJesse18 @CoachMeyerCAI @CoachStanchek pic.twitter.com/9J2X8VGsxY
— Bronte Gallo (@BronteGallo) June 7, 2021
STRIKE STRIKE & STRIKE AGAIN🐍‼️ @HCWillieSimmons @ocalaforestfb pic.twitter.com/fd0tTNAD4J
— Jaydon Hodge (@_hodgesauce_) June 6, 2021
Congratulations to 2022 RB/DB @SparrowStephen7 on receiving a Football Scholarship offer from FAMU #Rattlers
— Jones Tigers Football (@JonesHSFootball) June 8, 2021
They really shoulda dropped the A&M logo instead, but the white caps are long overdue 🔥 https://t.co/QW39yvspbB pic.twitter.com/u5RekpCtwy
— Treal.⚫️ (@dee_fletchh) June 8, 2021
📍#Tampa, we will see you on Saturday!!🐍✈️
— The Rattler Athletic Fund (@FAMU_RAF) June 8, 2021
Register today to reserve your spot. Just click on the link below! 👇🏾
🔗: https://t.co/x1VMxHiY4g#FAMU | #FAMULY | #FAMURAF |#BuildingChampions | #StrikeTour21 pic.twitter.com/EL972OjNlV
🗣#RattlerNation, the @FAMU_RAF Strike Tour ‘21 is coming to a city near you‼️
— The Rattler Athletic Fund (@FAMU_RAF) June 7, 2021
Join VP and Director of Athletics @KortneG, @CoachMccullum @FAMUCoachPillow ,@HCWillieSimmons as they connect with #Rattlers nationwide and talk @FAMUAthletics. 🐍🙌🏾
Register for your city TODAY‼️ pic.twitter.com/mzJOeR6hte
Simon Represents Howard University at the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials
.@HUSwimming's Simon Represents Howard University at the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials #BleedBlue #HowardForward #NEC https://t.co/gDDjuhLFRg
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) June 7, 2021
Cargill partners with Alcorn State to make college access more equitable
Cargill partners with Alcorn State to make college access more equitable https://t.co/wXH8DOdVkk
— WJTV 12 News (@WJTV) June 8, 2021
Nothing can stop me. Just a kid from Africa on a mission. I'm coming to take your spot!! My determination is the key.
Nothing can stop me . Just a kid from Africa on a mission. @BBCAfrica @theBAL @KyrieIrving @SHAQ @NBA @BR_NBA @BBCSport @Dame_Lillard @SLAMonline @overtime @DwyaneWade @KingJames @cnnbrk @SportsCenter #basketball #ESPN #nba #LeBronJames pic.twitter.com/l5NExeYz9P
— nkwainkennedylamiress (@nkwainkennedy) June 8, 2021
No matter how you feel .get up ,dress up ,show up , and never give up. @nbagleague @theBAL @DwyaneWade @TheRock @BBCSport @BBCAfrica @NBA @BR_NBA @SLAMonline @overtime @Dame_Lillard @KyrieIrving @SHAQ #theBAL #nba #basketball #houseofhigh pic.twitter.com/xCDUB2kvEY
— nkwainkennedylamiress (@nkwainkennedy) June 6, 2021
Nobody will do it for you . Need to work so hard to make it happen. @Giannis_An34 @BleacherReport @NBAFRANCE @KingJames @BBCBreaking @BBCSport @nbagleague @SLAMonline @TimMartin_TX @DwyaneWade @theBAL #ESPN #nba #NBATwitter #Dunk pic.twitter.com/boGYiq38bh
— nkwainkennedylamiress (@nkwainkennedy) June 4, 2021
I don’t let where I come from stop me from dreaming big and working hardcore to materialize those dreams .... craving improvement. With God everything is possible 🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯. @nbagleague @TheTraeYoung @SLAMonline @BleacherReport @KingJames @TimMartin_TX pic.twitter.com/B6aN7PS8Sh
— nkwainkennedylamiress (@nkwainkennedy) June 3, 2021
Do the work others aren’t willing to do and you’ll get things other will never have . Am a working progress. @ESPNNBA @BR_NBA @KingJames @HoHighlights @nbagleague @theBAL @JaMorant @SportsCenter @SportsNation @TimMartin_TX @DwyaneWade #nba pic.twitter.com/MrqvAErwDl
— nkwainkennedylamiress (@nkwainkennedy) June 2, 2021
. @NSU_TFXC 4x100 Relay Team to Compete at NCAA Championships Beginning Wednesday
.@NSU_TFXC 4x100 Relay Team to Compete at NCAA Championships Beginning Wednesday https://t.co/in3A3qW64U
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) June 8, 2021
NSU Baseball Golf Tournament Set for Sept. 3
NSU Baseball Golf Tournament Set for Sept. 3 https://t.co/0wl8O0lfgG
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) June 8, 2021
Hamilton Selected for Jay Bilas Coaches Leadership Program
HAMILTON SELECTED FOR JAY BILAS COACHES LEADERSHIP PROGRAM #RespectTheH #BigSouthMade https://t.co/nYd70wcE03
— Hampton Athletics (@HUAthletics1868) June 7, 2021
If you cannot make it to tonight's HBCU All-Star Game in Hoover, Ala. you can watch it online at:
If you cannot make it to tonight's HBCU All-Star Game in Hoover, you can watch it online at https://t.co/FhyrSQgqvX https://t.co/XIzlb3mwYK
— Stillman Athletics (@gostillman) June 8, 2021
Harris Home Recognized as First Alabama A&M Athletics Protective Life Community Captain
Harris Home Recognized as First Alabama A&M Athletics Protective Life Community Captain@ProtectiveLife https://t.co/IfWzdxw27n
— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) June 8, 2021
FAMU's Jaylyn Scott has made it to Eugene, Oregon and Practice Day one is complete!
"𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐧, 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭" -𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐱@JaylynScottt has made it to Eugene, Oregon and Practice Day 1⃣ is complete ✅!!#FAMU I #FAMUly I #BuildingChampions I #FangsUp pic.twitter.com/2z3RAYn4aX
— Florida A&M Track & Field/XC (@FAMU_Track) June 8, 2021
FAMU's Jaylyn Scott fears nothing as he prepares for NCAA Track and Field Championships https://t.co/SVGJklusQX
— Larry Robinson (@LRobinsonFAMU) June 5, 2021
Day in the life of an AD: Etienne Thomas, WSSU
Day in the life of an AD: Etienne Thomas https://t.co/hRtCX96f2w via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 8, 2021
Sunshine Showcase: Opportunity to perform in-person huge for in-state prospect
FSU Yesterday 💯 @HCWillieSimmons @CoachGMoss @coachdavidkelly @coach_pow @CoachPeff @VSUCoachSanchez @CoachHollifield @Coach_TBell @Coach_Springer1 @CoachCoopDbs @CoachWilsonAKZ pic.twitter.com/v9AjLpBQR9
— Lil Zai 🤫💰 (@RileyZaire) June 7, 2021
Sunshine Showcase: Opportunity to perform in-person huge for in-state prospect https://t.co/tLgILc9fOn via @TomahawkNation
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 8, 2021
They didn't know his name at DelState. He went on to star in the NFL
As humble beginnings go, few are more modest than John Taylor’s.
— Delaware Online (@delawareonline) June 8, 2021
https://t.co/qX1UVGfmfr
FCS: Predicting Every 2021 Conference Champion
Predicting Every 2021 #FCS Conference Champion:https://t.co/PwJUF5nta5
— HERO Sports FCS (@HEROSports_FCS) June 8, 2021
Monday, June 7, 2021
Why more college students, athletes are committing to HBCUs (Video)
As colleges overall saw a nearly 3% dip in enrollment this spring compared to last year, HBCUs are exploding in popularity both in classrooms and on the court. https://t.co/e3zdNz9XHZ
— ABC News (@ABC) June 7, 2021
Take Notice SWAC! FAMU is going after ALL the best talent!!
Our @miamiedison_fb Had a great time today visiting @FAMUAthletics Football Facility and Head Coach @HCWillieSimmons @larryblustein @DrDBMindingall Billie Roll pic.twitter.com/GDOJyJnLHq
— Luther Luke Campbell (@unclelukereal1) June 6, 2021
Let me say this for the record Florida A&M that’s always been my first favorite university of Miami has always been my second don’t get it twisted I will Fight you about both of them. @ Miami Edison High School https://t.co/ww0mObUbbx
— Luther Luke Campbell (@unclelukereal1) June 7, 2021
Love my @miamiedison_fb young men They will attend college because of the hard work and dedication in school and on Field. pic.twitter.com/1caK3dlUH0
— Luther Luke Campbell (@unclelukereal1) June 7, 2021
Appreciate @HCWillieSimmons for having me I enjoyed the visit ❗️#FAMULY 🐍 @Coach_Lemke @FAMUAthletics pic.twitter.com/Kk4uUXXuNZ
— Emmitt Beck (@emmitt_beck) June 6, 2021
Had a great time at FAMU today @harrison2121 @HCWillieSimmons @FAMUAthletics pic.twitter.com/psCnUmzNBn
— wyatt sullivan (@wavysulli) June 6, 2021
Great unofficial today at FAMU🐍 with my boys @Gentile04LB & @Joshsapp6 ! @GrollowGreen Appreciate the hospitality @HCWillieSimmons pic.twitter.com/hBePfIYiuC
— 𝙰𝚜𝚑𝚝𝚘𝚗 𝚆𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚗𝚎𝚛 (@WhitnerAshton) June 6, 2021
4-star OL prospect in the 2023 class out of Alabama. Bradyn Joiner projects well at either interior OL spot at a big-time programAll Glory To God ✞….#4SWEET🕊 #4BROD🕊 #LLHIG🐐
— Bradyn Joiner (@BradynOL78) June 8, 2021
After A Great Conversation With @HCWillieSimmons I Am Blessed And Humbled To Earn An Offer From FAMU🐍 #FangsUp pic.twitter.com/0T2rxf2TDo
Straight to Ale releases Alabama A&M inspired beer (Video)
Straight to Ale releases Alabama A https://t.co/6DsKQaUEVO
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 8, 2021
New Black-Owned Whiskey Brand DuBlase Launches Nationally By Florida A&M Alum
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 8, 2021