Bailey Raborn tells us why he accepted the JSU offer despite initially wanting to go FBS, and which game he’s looking forward to the most!
— Tiger Talk with the 1400 Klub - The Podcast (@TigerTalk1400) July 6, 2021
Also how he developed both his kicking & punting skills, his progression as a FG kicker, and his longest FG & punt!https://t.co/W0mP65rfxj
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Podcast: Bailey Raborn tells us why he accepted the JSU offer despite initially wanting to go FBS, and which game he’s looking forward to the most!
So You Want a Career in Athletics is excited to announce that Dr. China Jude (@ChinaJude) will serve as a keynote speaker for our inaugural SYWACIA Sports Leadership Academy!
It is a honor to serve as keynote for this great event. https://t.co/x8YglHFKCn
— China Jude, Ed.D. (@ChinaJude) July 6, 2021
Howard University is proud to announce Nikole Hannah-Jones & Ta-Nehisi Coates will join the HU faculty to help educate the next generation of black journalists.
Howard University is proud to announce Nikole Hannah-Jones & Ta-Nehisi Coates will join the HU faculty to help educate the next generation of black journalists. The appointments are supported by nearly $20 million donated by four donors.
— Howard University (@HowardU) July 6, 2021
Read more here: https://t.co/7JILEjOlNd pic.twitter.com/7i8oNTU15C
MacArthur Fellows @nhannahjones and Ta-Nehisi Coates join the @HowardU faculty to establish the Center for Journalism and Democracy: #MacFellow https://t.co/FlD5uZcFC9 pic.twitter.com/4IAmJkt3ei
— MacArthur Foundation (@macfound) July 6, 2021
VIDEO: Nikole Hannah-Jones rejects UNC tenure offer for position at Howard University
#EXCLUSIVE: Award-winning journalist @nhannahjones joins us to discuss her decision to turn down a prestigious faculty position at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, following weeks of controversy. pic.twitter.com/jpKOo8hCIH
— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) July 6, 2021
JUST IN: Nikole Hannah-Jones rejects UNC tenure offer for position at Howard University https://t.co/BTlUlubMDu pic.twitter.com/dtdUJmtNWx
— The Hill (@thehill) July 6, 2021
A humiliating and damaging defeat for UNC and North Carolina | The Progressive Pulse https://t.co/zIq4nFuSQQ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2021
Hampton Virginia Will Make a Big Splash Next Summer
Hampton Virginia Will Make a Big Splash Next Summer - https://t.co/rs5gVBk12l @This_is_Hampton pic.twitter.com/axmKuf9kYH
— Swimming World (@SwimmingWorld) July 1, 2021
Two southeast Raleigh baseball players getting 'trip of a lifetime'
Two southeast Raleigh baseball players getting 'trip of a lifetime' https://t.co/B2h4mKrpjq via @ABC11_WTVD
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2021
Meet the only single, Black female owner of the Milwaukee Bucks
Meet the only single, Black female owner of the Milwaukee Bucks https://t.co/FiQAUdrgNP
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2021
Monday, July 5, 2021
2022 CB/WR Zaire 'Lil Zai' Riley commits to Florida A&M Rattlers
The Rattler FAMULY momentum continues!!! Just added the best pound for pound football player in the state (arguably the nation) to the 2022 Recruiting Class! Who’s next???!!!
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) July 5, 2021
ππππππππ°#FAMULY #Flawle22FAMU #FangsUp #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/pPXoaOSR1u
Gadsden County RecordBreaker @RileyZaire Commits To @FAMU_FB @successathletic https://t.co/DYAbA0V2LR
— Coach Ris (@Coach2Bless) July 5, 2021
FSU Yesterday π― @HCWillieSimmons @CoachGMoss @coachdavidkelly @coach_pow @CoachPeff @VSUCoachSanchez @CoachHollifield @Coach_TBell @Coach_Springer1 @CoachCoopDbs @CoachWilsonAKZ pic.twitter.com/v9AjLpBQR9
— Lil Zai π€«π° (@RileyZaire) June 7, 2021
If size mattered the elephant would be the king of the jungle! π¦ The question should be can he play or not! A beast is a beast!
— Coach Hardge (@coachRon18) June 8, 2021
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— Lil Zai π€«π° (@RileyZaire) July 5, 2021
FAMU Basketball welcomes 6'-6" elite SG Caleb Muller, No.1 3 Pt. shooter in Florida! Get ready for a SWAC Takeover!!
Congrats Caleb Muller on your commitment to FAMU. @CalebMuller3 pic.twitter.com/5W7uwaEJ78
— WA Lions Basketball (@WALionsBasketb1) October 7, 2020
@CoachHolmes20 Shares his thoughts on @FAMU_MBB signee ‘21 6-6 G @CalebMuller3 pic.twitter.com/nyrK1jnakA
— PHS Florida Post-Graduate Basketball (@PHSAcademyPG) November 15, 2020
@CalebMuller3 One of the best shooters I’ve ever seen. Thanks @FAMU_MBB staff for giving this youngster an opportunity. https://t.co/G65c5j0Y94
— Aaron Holmes (@CoachHolmes20) December 12, 2020
Join Us In Welcoming To FAMU Basketball 6'-9'/210 PF Saiyd Burnside from Greenville, S.C.
Congratulations to @a_saiyd on officially signing his NLI with @FAMU_MBB #NEXTLEVEL #NLISigningDay pic.twitter.com/IahkdeYTFh
— PHS Florida Post-Graduate Basketball (@PHSAcademyPG) November 13, 2020
Rattler Nation Join Us In Welcoming Saiyd Burnside To The Hill! ππ#FAMU I #FAMUly | #ThinkBig | #BuildingChampions pic.twitter.com/gwKUKSoEI0
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball π (@FAMU_MBB) July 5, 2021
Rattlers reload with 'baller freshman Richard 'Deuce' Mathews, 6-3 SG from Naples, FL
First Day of college @FAMUAthletics . So proud of these guys for trusting the process and achieving their goals of playing at the collegiate level . @a_saiyd , @CalebMuller3 , @DeuceMathews pic.twitter.com/IMM6sEW61r
— PHS Florida Post-Graduate Basketball (@PHSAcademyPG) June 22, 2021
Congrats to Deuce on deciding to further his academic and athletic endeavors at FAMU! pic.twitter.com/TtmeELBAod
— Fba Lions Basketball (@FBAbball_4HG) April 21, 2021
Don’t miss on the Inaugural Robert McCullum Basketball Camp at Florida A&M University!
Don’t miss on the Inaugural Robert McCullum Basketball Camp at Florida A&M University!https://t.co/QHnIk0KrzR
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball π (@FAMU_MBB) June 30, 2021
Registration Deadline is 7/31/21 pic.twitter.com/aJhxvZZrku
Join us on August 14th from the 1st Annual Robert McCullum Basketball Camp here at Florida A&M University ‼️ππ
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball π (@FAMU_MBB) June 30, 2021
The camp is open to grades 9-12.
Visit https://t.co/5ZgilSG1Ur for more information! #FAMU I #FAMUly | #ThinkBig | #buildingchampions pic.twitter.com/Jks9Pyz2Ma
Look what I got in the mail! π₯
— Robert McCullum (@CoachMccullum) June 17, 2021
Thank You @nike @KingJames #FAMU I #FAMUly | #ThinkBig | #BuildingChampions
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S.C. State athletics department seeks extra $1 million; university ‘has a sports culture,’ Danley says
S.C. State athletics department seeks extra $1 million; university ‘has a sports culture,’ Danley says https://t.co/gkUcdW0lGy via @thetandd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 5, 2021
N.C. A&T's sophomore star Cambrea Sturgis inks professional contract with Adidas Track & Field
See this Instagram post by @_nich0le https://t.co/BZ56dY6WUz
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 6, 2021
FAMU Co-Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach K.J. Black accepted into the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship
Excited and honored to be accepted into the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship! Can't wait to work with the @RamsNFL coaching staff and quarterbacks later this month during their training camp!! #LeaveNoDoubt π#FAMULY π#HBCUtoNFL pic.twitter.com/CKqfm3dbMn
— Coach_Black (@CoachBlack_QB) July 5, 2021
College football bowl schedule for 2021-22 released
College football bowl schedule for 2021-22 releasedhttps://t.co/LworIi7elq pic.twitter.com/mCVqdLVfaf
— FBSchedules.com (@FBSchedules) May 27, 2021
All @BowlSeason games below. We think it’s safe to say college football is BACK ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ pic.twitter.com/pukwyZgYv2
— Celebration Bowl (@CelebrationBowl) May 27, 2021
Countdown Labor Day Weekend Orange Blossom Classic
Countdown Labor Day Weekend Orange Blossom Classic
— HBCU News & Sports (@HBCUSports1) July 5, 2021
* Sept 3rd Battle of the Bands
* Sept 4th Welcome to the 305 Pre Game Concert
Rick Ross~ Uncle Luke ~Trina~ Trick Daddy~ Ball
Greezy
* Sept 5th Orange Blossom Classic Miami FL
Jackson State vs Florida A&M pic.twitter.com/wyLb8bZAyT
The Florida A&M University National Alumni Association Presents Summer Breeze Soiree! Friday, September 3, 2021!
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) July 3, 2021
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Purchase tickets at https://t.co/UgwBQa0BzE pic.twitter.com/KJ2o6GP3J3
BATTLE OF THE BANDS TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) July 5, 2021
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It has been 50 years since the JSU band was dubbed The Sonic Boom of the South, and the rest is history π
(Photo credit πΈ IG @sonicboom_ots)
Tickets π: https://t.co/jYCcOHjnCK
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Hotels starting at $109: https://t.co/Wd1gXa8I54 pic.twitter.com/IbA44j9kcr
The Ivy League reigns on TV. This new show wants to make HBCUs ‘the A story’
The #AllAmericanHomecoming pilot premieres tonight, starring Clark Atlanta alumna @GeffriMaya & FAMU’s @PeytonAlexSmith. I spoke to them, showrunner @kech99, and HBCU students about the lack of HBCU representation on TV & what the show hopes to accomplish: httpsWA://t.co/Ytdj64afcO
— Ruth Etiesit Samuel (@ruthesamuel) July 5, 2021
Dr. Marc’s Masterclass @docspitsfire06: FAMU Head Football Coach Willie Simmons Interview on @HBCUSiriusXM142
@HCWillieSimmons Wonderful interview on @HBCUSiriusXM142 I love your leadership and how you care about your Student Athletes. It is refreshing to hear Coaches speak on social issues.@KortneG I am digging this Brother pic.twitter.com/lAgu5A60lN
— Dr. Marc’s Masterclass (@docspitsfire06) July 5, 2021
.@SIRIUSXM Channel 142 features programming produced by participating Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Visit https://t.co/TRcHjoPaAc to start your trial today! #hbcu142
— HBCU SiriusXM 142 (@HBCUSiriusXM142) June 29, 2021
Rutgers transfer DL Malik Barrow commits to Alabama A&M
It’s up from here‼️ COMMITTEDπΆ #GoDawgs @aamufbr pic.twitter.com/MLAuUujrzJ
— Malik Barrow (@malikbarrow_) July 5, 2021
Rutgers DL Malik Barrow enters NCAA transfer portal https://t.co/007GjGex6T via @247sports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 5, 2021
2021 NFL Training Camp Dates and Locations
The first NFL teams will begin their training camp in almost two weeks. https://t.co/IeaNZsymdO
— Athlon Sports (@AthlonSports) July 5, 2021
Former SWAC Coach/Player Weeden sign on as Assistant Coach at Campbell University
Join us in welcoming @Coach_Weeden to the Creek!
— Campbell Football (@GoCamelsFB) July 5, 2021
π https://t.co/Cb1yjr0rla | #RollHumps πͺπ pic.twitter.com/d2oo348JQk
Dimitri Stamatopoulos commits to Alabama A&M baseball
I’m proud to say that I have committed to Alabama A&M University to continue my academic and baseball career. Huge thank you goes out to my family, coaches, and teammates who have supported me through this process. #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/k0Udi7jXEq
— Dimitri Stamatopoulos (@DeeStamos) July 5, 2021
Dimitri’s path ⬇️
— Dodge City CC Baseball (@GoConqsBB) July 5, 2021
• Shoulder surgery 2 years ago
• Juco transfer
• 4.0 student both semesters here
• Plus human and teammate
• Developed into one of the best arms for us at the end of the year
And now an opportunity to continue his journey at the D1 level! Congrats! #C4L https://t.co/ZdGuqD8ZQN
We'll keep it with @GoConqsBB and give a shout out to @DeeStamos for his work in the classroom this year!#GoConqs | #ConquerTheClassroom pic.twitter.com/VCpfso9gDf
— Dodge City Conquistadors (@GoConqs) June 11, 2021
Ram Ramblings: Bill Hayes hoping for more visibility for the Winston-Salem Sportsman Club
A meet and greet for all Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Hall of Fame members scheduled at Maple Chase on Aug. 19 https://t.co/K3OfuWuC26
— Winston-Salem Journal (@JournalNow) July 2, 2021
JCSU's Dr. Ewers inducted into Black Tennis Hall of Fame
He was a three-time CIAA champion for the Golden Bulls https://t.co/K4XmZy1Bvx
— Winston-Salem Journal (@JournalNow) July 2, 2021