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Thursday, June 24, 2021
FAMU Marching 100 Summer Band Camp Registration Is OPEN
2023 explosive Miami Central WR earns Florida A&M offer
Beyond blessed to EARN my 38th offer from THE Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University🐍🧡💚#HBCU#blessed pic.twitter.com/Os1zfOMknt
— santana fleming (@6Takemdeep) June 24, 2021
Click the link below to purchase your Orange Blossom Classic tickets, September 5, 2021, at Hard Rock Stadium!
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) June 12, 2021
Email info@orangeblossomclassic.com to reserve your premium seating experience!
Tickets 🎟: https://t.co/Yk8v6g1yjr
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Book Hotel: https://t.co/Wd1gXa8I54 pic.twitter.com/GqnQPiwzCP
🍊 🥁BATTLE OF THE BANDS TICKETS ON SALE NOW🥁 🍊
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) June 11, 2021
Friday, September 3 - Battle of the Bands 🎷🥁
Saturday, September 4 - OBC Parade 🎈
Sunday, September 5 - 🐍 Halftime Show 🐅
Tickets 🎟: https://t.co/yIBCKLUbS6
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Hotels: https://t.co/Wd1gXa8I54#orangenlossomclassic2021 pic.twitter.com/AJgIy4Zwpi
An UPDATE on the Greatest home field advantage in FCS!
Florida A&M’s Markquese Bell Named Athlon Sports Preseason All-American@FAMU_FB | #FAMU | #FAMULY | #FangsUp | #LeaveNoDoubt 🐍🏈🔥💨 https://t.co/9jxJd3TY8E
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) June 23, 2021
Abdullah, Phelps receive national awards from ITA
Abdullah, Phelps receive national awards from ITA
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) June 24, 2021
story: https://t.co/y8U3YEFME1#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIATennis #HBCU @rhodesathletics @IExpressSports @ShaikhA90389655 @XULATennis pic.twitter.com/LI6hUA49BN
USA Olympic basketball roster: Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard headline 2021 U.S. men's team for Tokyo
USA Olympic basketball roster: Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard headline 2021 U.S. men's team for Tokyo https://t.co/8P8egfYp7B
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 24, 2021
Student Athlete of the Week: Hercy Miller --TSU Tigers
Student Athlete of the Week: Hercy Miller – Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentinel https://t.co/Q1M3YLvoTe
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 24, 2021
Here it is! The band line up for the 2021 @CrackerBarrel National Battle of the Bands presented by @Pepsi Zero Sugar.
Here it is! The band line up for the 2021 @CrackerBarrel National Battle of the Bands presented by @Pepsi Zero Sugar. Grab your tickets at https://t.co/VvzzXcXxCy and join us on Aug. 29 at 4PM CST at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. See you there! #NBOTB pic.twitter.com/iybtezFsSj
— National Battle of the Bands (@NationalBOTB) June 24, 2021
'Just go for it' ... FAMU's Mulbe Dillard IV is learning on the job as professional golfer
Mulbe Dillard IV had a lot on his mind on the six-hour car ride from his home in Jacksonville, Florida, to Raleigh, North Carolina and the Korn Ferry Tour’s REX Hospital Open earlier this month. https://t.co/IHr9miBbqH
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 24, 2021
FAMU tennis standout Rachel Harden joins The HistoryMakers
Florida Legend Marcia Pinder (C' 74 Bethune-Cookman), winner of 10 state titles as Dillard High girls’ basketball coach, dies
Marcia Pinder, winner of 10 state titles as Dillard High girls’ basketball coach, dies anhttps://t.co/7bpWsktL8K
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 24, 2021
Marcia Pinder's wins didn't define her as much as the girls she raised into women. My column: https://t.co/NGGNbCxIDp
— Dave Hyde (@davehydesports) June 23, 2021
Marcia Pinder, the legendary girls basketball coach at Fort Lauderdale's Dillard High School, has died. Among her accomplishments:
— South Florida Sun Sentinel (@SunSentinel) June 23, 2021
🏆 10 state titles
🥇 Winningest high school b-ball coach in FL history
🏀 44 seasons as Dillard coach
Story: https://t.co/9tjonZvKLM pic.twitter.com/voNFNPrbes
Lamar football adds Prairie View A&M to 2022 schedule
Lamar football adds Prairie View A&M to 2022 schedule https://t.co/w2DtVFq56Y via @BmtEnterprise
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 24, 2021
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
FCS: Biggest 2021 Non-Conference Games
The biggest #FCS non-conference games to circle on the calendar:https://t.co/2OS73wg7G6
— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) June 23, 2021
This is the biggest font size I could use https://t.co/gEFPFnj4yh pic.twitter.com/aQuIYBO9Hj
— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) June 23, 2021
Virginia Union University gifts students multiple Apple devices for smart campus program
Virginia Union University gifts students multiple Apple devices for smart campus program https://t.co/KM18jysw79 via @CNET
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 24, 2021
Central State alum and beloved East Cleveland acclaimed marching band director resigns, says the district left him no choice
Students, alumni heartbroken after beloved Shaw High School band director resigns https://t.co/5ELigJMv9f
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 23, 2021
Beloved East Cleveland marching band director resigns, says the district left him no choice https://t.co/HAKNZw5oht
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 23, 2021
Texas Southern University taps new band director Brian Simmons to lead the Ocean of Soul
TSU taps new band director Brian Simmons to lead the Ocean of Soul. #TSUProud
— Texas Southern University (@TexasSouthern) June 23, 2021
🔗 https://t.co/3ut7wNbNCt pic.twitter.com/OCfYBUzwAH
GSU mourns the loss of Leon Thomas III, known as ‘The Voice of Grambling’
GSU mourns the loss of Leon Thomas III, known as ‘The Voice of Grambling’ https://t.co/QtoGDkRAql
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 23, 2021
"On behalf of Christy & I, & the entire #GramFam, we were saddened to learn of the passing of Leon Thomas, III. We will all miss his presence & voice. We will keep his parents & his brother in our prayers."-GSU Prez "Rick" Gallot #TheVoiceofGrambling https://t.co/13xveK9CBO pic.twitter.com/Rit5hIxtEX
— Grambling State Univ (@Grambling1901) June 23, 2021
The 2022 John B. McLendon, Jr. Hall of Fame Nominations Form is NOW OPEN!
The 2022 John B. McLendon, Jr. Hall of Fame Nominations Form is NOW OPEN! The deadline to submit is Wednesday, June 30th at midnight. For more info, contact Milita Godette at (980) 505-1567 or mgodette@theciaa.com
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) June 21, 2021
🔗 https://t.co/UtrykSIlZZ pic.twitter.com/eCPOYe3r4S
2021 VUU Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Announced!
2021 VUU Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Announced! https://t.co/DaqD6vlvaC @VUUNAAInc @VAUnion1865 @vuupresident @CIAAForLife
— Virginia Union Sport (@VUUPanthers) June 23, 2021
MEAC Announces 2021 Nike Post-Graduate Scholarship Recipients
#MEACNews @MEACSports Announces 2021 @Nike Post-Graduate Scholarship Recipients #IBackTheMEACAt50 #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/NtPOd2QzPw
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) June 21, 2021
MEAC 50th Anniversary: Voting Now Open for MEAC Legends of Coaching
#IBackTheMEACAt50 @MEACSports 50th Anniversary: Voting Now Open for MEAC Legends of Coaching #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/Nykdag3r1d
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) June 21, 2021
South Carolina State Athletics Signs With Taymar Sales U
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE ATHLETICS SIGNS WITH TAYMAR SALES U https://t.co/aEYm7W7x7w
— SC State Athletics (@SCStateAthletic) June 23, 2021
#MEACNews @SCStateAthletic Signs with Taymar Sales U #IBackTheMEACAt50 #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/YiCGSPXx06
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) June 23, 2021
MEAC Announces Men’s Golf 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, presented by The Home Depot
#MEACGLF @MEACSports Announces Men’s Golf 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, presented by @HomeDepotRetool #IBackTheMEACAt50 #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/7eHbFqQtMn
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) June 23, 2021
LSU Defensive Coordinator, Morgan State Alum Jones Draws on Experience in Coaching Climb
#MEACFB LSU Defensive Coordinator, @MorganStBears Alum Jones Draws on Experience in Coaching Climb #IBackTheMEACAt50 #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/iKFsBBRJKB
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) June 23, 2021
Bulldog Football Is Back! Season Tickets Are On Sale Now!!
Bulldog Football Is Back! Season Tickets Are On Sale Now!! https://t.co/cCahryzIWt
— SC State Athletics (@SCStateAthletic) June 22, 2021
@usatf Olympic Trials - North Carolina A&T Photo Gallery
The photos from the @usatf Olympic Trials are in from @NCATAGGIES @erin_mizelle. https://t.co/gfpBIdpiHl pic.twitter.com/N7dDpiKtSG
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) June 23, 2021