The FAMU Takeover… #SWAC #GetReady ๐๐๐งก๐https://t.co/prIWlmfhRP
— FAMU Rattlers๐๐งก๐ (@RattlersDen) July 2, 2021
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Friday, July 2, 2021
Florida A&M celebrates move to Southwestern Athletic Conference (Video)
AAMU’s Glass waiting for right opportunity to capitalize on new NIL rules (Video)
.@Aqeel_Glass4 is one of the top returning players in the FCS. The Alabama A&M QB plans to take advantage of the new NIL rules when the time is right.
— Rocco DiSangro (@RoccoDiSangro) July 2, 2021
He says he wants to do everything by the book so he doesn't compromise his eligibility.
"Without that, nothing else matters." pic.twitter.com/SGdPg5nyIf
Jacksonville Dontarius James transfer to Howard University
Better late than never! Help us welcome Dontarius James the Bison family!
— Howard Men’s Basketball (@HUMensBB) July 2, 2021
Dontarius led the ASUN in scoring last season averaging 17.5 ppg. pic.twitter.com/TI5d7I9gjL
Jacksonville University basketball's Dontarius James to transfer https://t.co/x9zHqNXH8a via @jaxdotcom
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 2, 2021
SWAC Officially Welcomes Bethune-Cookman and Florida A&M as New Members
SWAC Officially Welcomes Bethune-Cookman and Florida A&M as New Members #BuildingChampionsForLife https://t.co/6fBOlRpsqr
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) July 1, 2021
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Transformational Moment’: FAMU hoping to be leader as SWAC’s newest member
‘Transformational Moment’: FAMU hoping to be leader as SWAC’s newest member https://t.co/9PRDKYrbPg
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 2, 2021
Janell Crayton Appointed Bethune-Cookman University Women's Basketball Head Coach
BREAKING: We welcome Janell Crayton as our new Head Coach! https://t.co/WOeDiqkukd pic.twitter.com/fdroz9XWkF
— Bethune-Cookman WBB (@BCUWBB) July 1, 2021
Maker Showcases His Talents at the 2021 NBA Draft Combine
.@HUMensBB's Maker Showcases His Talents at the 2021 NBA Draft Combine #BleedBlue #HowardForward #MEACMBB #DreamFactory https://t.co/GjM1uGTS9i
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) July 1, 2021
‘It’s Christmas in July’: FAMU Commissioner says SWAC boosted by Rattlers inclusion (Video)
‘It’s Christmas in July’: FAMU Commissioner says SWAC boosted by Rattlers inclusion https://t.co/tjnXsDKqID
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 2, 2021
#RattlerNation is SHOWING OUT in supporting their Rattlers at tonight’s STRIKE Tour reception!#FAMU | #FAMULY | #FangsUp๐ pic.twitter.com/1juWVAYMu0
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) July 1, 2021
Allstate Sugar Bowl Finalist: Rayshawn Mart — our first first-team men's basketball All-American in 47 seasons and first GCAC Player of the Year — is a finalist.
Rayshawn Mart — our first first-team men's basketball All-American in 47 seasons and first GCAC Player of the Year — is a finalist.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIAMBB #HBCU@MyBCSN1 @TheYardHBCU @HBCUGameday @XULA1925 @XULAStuAffairs @DrKenyattaCavil @courierchris https://t.co/tyPN84bit7
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) July 1, 2021
Allstate Sugar Bowl Finalist: XULA Angela Charles-Alfred closed career w/4th straight All-America honors
Angela Charles-Alfred of #XULA women's tennis won this award a year ago and is a finalist again.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIATennis@ITA_Tennis @DanMartinTennis @MyBCSN1 @TheYardHBCU @HBCUGameday @XULA1925 @XULAStuAffairs @FAMartinique @DrKenyattaCavil @sxm_news https://t.co/zmSQAh9lCI
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) June 30, 2021
XULA's Red River membership begins today!!
XULA's Red River membership begins
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) July 1, 2021
story: https://t.co/yulklrioJe#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #HBCU pic.twitter.com/t75Fthm8C8
Catching Up With ... Coach Jack Barton Chi State Pod
๐๐๐ฐ on the Chi State Pod: @ChiStateTennis head coach Jack Barton catches us up on his tennis-filled offseason.
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) June 28, 2021
Listen ๐: https://t.co/o41yxk2x5W#OurChampionshipEra pic.twitter.com/kPRvTNCM9l
U-20 Jamaican Youth National Team Captain Signs with Chicago State Men’s Soccer
Jamaican Youth National Team captain Cal-Wayne Allen has signed with @ChiStateMSoccer.
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) June 28, 2021
Welcome to #OurChampionshipEra, Cal-Wayne!
๐ https://t.co/K0GE7QrHGM pic.twitter.com/1ftrhqEBig
Jalen Jones Signs with Cougars Men’s Track & Field
Jalen Jones Signs with Cougars Men’s Track & Field https://t.co/DyVVaPTBx5
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) June 30, 2021
Chicago State Announces Change in Head Men's Basketball Coach Position
Chicago State Announces Change in Head Men's Basketball Coach Position https://t.co/O4Zsj6jhsx
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) July 1, 2021
GSU Announces Dr. Trayvean Scott as Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics
GSU Announces Dr. Trayvean Scott as Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics https://t.co/eeLjeGmCcA
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2021
NEW ERA, Southwestern Athletic Conference
NEW ERA. pic.twitter.com/CEgZtGkm1T— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) July 1, 2021
'This day will go down in history': Commissioner McClelland visits FAMU welcoming SWAC's newest member
'This day will go down in history': Commissioner McClelland visits FAMU welcoming SWAC's newest member https://t.co/rj7HvEcJti
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 1, 2021
Florida A&M University celebrates entrance into Southwestern Athletic Conference
Florida A&M University celebrates entrance into Southwestern Athletic Conference https://t.co/jJgHJswTaF
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 1, 2021
Officially under DSU's umbrella, Wesley College becomes DSU Downtown and marks a historic moment for HBCUs
Officially under DSU's umbrella, Wesley becomes DSU Downtown and marks a historic moment for HBCUs https://t.co/vM5TZQTTUB via @WDEL
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2021
Delaware State becomes first HBCU to acquire another school with takeover of Wesley College https://t.co/sZb6jrWoN0
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 1, 2021
VIDEO: FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons on joining the SWAC
VIDEO: FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons on joining the SWAC https://t.co/OPCYpIiG61
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 1, 2021
VIDEO: SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland addresses the crowd at FAMU
VIDEO: SWAC Commissioner Charles McClelland addresses the crowd at FAMU https://t.co/uZF1W8eENF
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 1, 2021
Greatness is here!!
#FAMUSWAC: “It’s Christmas for @theswac in July. You don’t get a #FAMU everyday!” The Commissioner said it — we Tweeted it ๐๐๐๐๐งก pic.twitter.com/pfU9VyhyAc
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) July 1, 2021
๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ!
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) July 1, 2021
We are extremely excited as we officially join @theswac today. #FAMU | #FAMULY | #FangsUp ๐ pic.twitter.com/M4ieULb6JO
Are you watching @theswac Press Conference? Catch us live on Facebook! pic.twitter.com/OtzZBDj0FG
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) July 1, 2021
#FAMUSWAC: “Greatness is here! Today is truly a transformative moment for @FAMUAthletics!” - @KortneG pic.twitter.com/VT9P98HE56
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) July 1, 2021
#FAMUSWAC: “We are second to none thanks to you and this is truly a historic day!” - Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland of the @theswac pic.twitter.com/wWi9QyGEzo
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) July 1, 2021
#FAMUSWAC: “We are really excited about the direction of @FAMUAthletics in @theswac! #FAMULY I need you to help me show the world that greatness lives here!” - @KortneG pic.twitter.com/xINgWDVS5G
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) July 1, 2021
Today’s a GREAT day to be a RATTER! ๐งก๐ @FAMUCoachPillow pic.twitter.com/ih6wy6X4ld
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball ๐ (@FAMU_WBB) July 1, 2021
IT’S OFFICIAL!!! @theswac
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) July 1, 2021
๐๐๐๐#FAMULY #FangsUp #SWAC #NewEra #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/ctOdObkuZg
Catch the official introduction into the SWAC Press Conference at 10:30 a.m.
#RattlerNation, today’s the big day!
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) July 1, 2021
The Rattlers are officially joining @theswac today and last night we celebrated with a reception at @LRobinsonFAMU’s house.
Watch today’s press conference at 10:30 AM.
๐บ https://t.co/yL91sWQBG4#FAMU | #FAMULY | #FangsUp ๐ pic.twitter.com/xXgz1VJrLx
“IT’S ABOUT TO GO DOWN!!!” https://t.co/IEsIt4VUp7
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) July 1, 2021
@theswac WE’RE HERE!! ๐๐พ๐#FAMU | #FAMULY | #FangsUp #BuildingChampions pic.twitter.com/GIZEfbdYNi
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) July 1, 2021
EWC in Jacksonville is now Edward Waters University
We. Are. THE Edward Waters University‼‼ #EWU #EWUIsMyHBCU #ANewTigerEra #EdwardWatersIsRising #TigerPride #LetsGetIt ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ pic.twitter.com/aLPebUxmR9
— A. Zachary Faison, Jr. (@MillennialPrez1) June 30, 2021
“Edward Waters University will continue to emerge as the state of Florida’s premier destination institution of higher education through the growth of its academic programs and strengthening of its fiscal viability..."https://t.co/NsoSZrG224
— Edward Waters Coll. (@ewctigers) June 30, 2021