After lost 2020, Bethune-Cookman football set to return — this time, in the SWAC https://t.co/KlKjrXxTpW via @dbnewsjournal
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 21, 2021
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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
After lost 2020, Bethune-Cookman football set to return — this time, in the SWAC
Mo Carter: Alabama A&M is the favorite to win SWAC East; Aqeel Glass named Preseason Off. Player of the Year (Video)
Alabama A https://t.co/hpR8vwSbwe via @rocketcitynow
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 21, 2021
SWAC 🏈 Media Day featured the reigning Champs of @theswac, Alabama A&M. Tuned in tonight on WZDX at 5:30 PM & 9 PM for a report on Coach Maynor and the @AAMUBulldogs! #AAMU #HBCU @AamufbR @MyBCSN1 @AAMUBigMaroon pic.twitter.com/6X683BUlQs
— Mo Carter (@MoCarterWZDX) July 20, 2021
UAPB Football Named 10 To SWAC Preseason All-Conference
UAPB Football Named 10 To SWAC Preseason AllConference on Deltaplex News: UAPB Football Named 10 To SWAC Preseason AllConferenceBirmingham, AL. As the 2021 Fall Season is near, the University of Arkansas at ... https://t.co/LmGyF7kAHV
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 21, 2021
SWAC Media Days: Florida A&M focused on the present as they get ready for 2021
FAMU at SWAC Media Days https://t.co/cj3kiEheFH
— FAMU Rattlers🐍🧡💚 (@RattlersDen) July 21, 2021
.@FAMU_FB took over @theswac media days!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/eR7BkPhynq
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) July 21, 2021
SWAC notes: TSU's Clarence McKinney says team 'needs to get vaccinated'
SWAC notes: TSU's Clarence McKinney says team 'needs to get vaccinated' https://t.co/zTsi63Ben7 via @houstonchron
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 21, 2021
Mark Edwards: Tiff over his name brings Deion Sanders attention Jackson State needs
Deion Sanders made a strikingly brilliant move Tuesday in a confrontation with a reporter from the Clarion Ledger of Jackson, Miss. Whether Sanders did it intentionally or not doesn't matter. https://t.co/YefP9VpqOj
— The Anniston Star (@AnnistonStar) July 20, 2021
This is how all of this started, I really Pray for all of us because this was something so minimal that was hilarious to me that you allowed a FOOLISH media outlet and person to play on your Preconceived notions. I’m all about Peace,Love,Work,Commitment,Sacrifice & Forgiveness. pic.twitter.com/ZjZPMVJVfj
— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) July 21, 2021
SWAC commissioner pleads with football players, coaches to get COVID vaccinations
SWAC commissioner pleads with football players, coaches to get COVID vaccinations https://t.co/HS0LQvQMSB
— CL Sports (@CLSports) July 20, 2021
Court date continued for Jackson State football commitment charged with assaulting woman
Court date continued for Jackson State football commitment charged with assaulting woman https://t.co/Srl0fVrXYg
— CL Sports (@CLSports) July 20, 2021
Tennessee transfer Nyles Gaddy on what Jackson State's defense will be like in 2021
Tennessee transfer Nyles Gaddy on what Jackson State's defense will be like in 2021 https://t.co/gfyA9bgoIb via @247sports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 20, 2021
How does Grambling State football move on after winless spring season? 'Forget about it'
How does Grambling State football move on after winless spring season? 'Forget about it' https://t.co/V2W9brs62R
— The News-Star (@thenewsstar) July 20, 2021
Alabama State Tennis programs rewarded for their academic success by the ITA
Both programs rewarded for their academic success by the ITA#STATEofMind
— Alabama State Tennis (@BamaStateTennis) July 15, 2021
🔗 x https://t.co/13kvWX02Xy (men)
🔗 x https://t.co/V7SOShjQY7 (women) pic.twitter.com/d1JXtlLzJ3
Alabama State among AASP grant selections from the NCAA
Big news for @BamaStateSports today, receiving an AASP grant#STATEofMind
— ASU Athletics 😷 (@BamaStateSports) July 16, 2021
🔗 x https://t.co/J8Mtwp2J1N pic.twitter.com/gKjmW0wQwe
Bethune-Cookman football picked to finish toward bottom of SWAC in first season
Bethune-Cookman football picked to finish toward bottom of SWAC in first season https://t.co/gAEEVqqAEv via @dbnewsjournal
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 20, 2021
WATCH SWAC MEDIA DAY: 1-on-1 with @AlcornStateFB head coach Fred McNair
🏈SWAC MEDIA DAY: 1-on-1 with @AlcornStateFB head coach Fred McNair. @WJTV @theswac @JBurksTV pic.twitter.com/1AojJj5yoN
— Noah Newman (@NoahNewmanWJTV) July 20, 2021
Florida A&M Has Three Placed to the SWAC Preseason Football Team -
#Rattlers own Markquese Bell, Chris Faddoul, and Renaldo Flowers have been named to @theswac Preseason Football Team. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #LeaveNoDoubthttps://t.co/ve6WVg3ku9
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) July 20, 2021
Charlotte and North Carolina Central University will shine bright in 2021 college football season kickoff
North Carolina will take center stage in the 2021 college football season kickoff with 'College GameDay' in Charlotte and @NCCU featured in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Atlanta. https://t.co/BIViFa2YHo
— CLTure® ( culture ) (@CLTure) July 20, 2021
Dr. Henry Givens, Jr. longtime Harris-Stowe State University president, dies at 90
With great sadness, we inform you of the passing of Dr. Henry Givens, Jr., President Emeritus of HSSU. He retired from HSSU in 2011 as the longest-serving president of any university in MO – leading HSSU for 32 years. Please keep his family & friends in your thoughts and prayers. pic.twitter.com/9yhiK2KHVQ
— Harris-Stowe Univ (@HarrisStowe) July 20, 2021
Henry Givens, longtime Harris-Stowe State University president, dies at 90 https://t.co/rZgIFoWp0H
— St. Louis Post-Dispatch (@stltoday) July 20, 2021
Southern takes up 6 of 11 spots on preseason SWAC first team offense, but picked 2nd in division
Southern takes up 6 of 11 spots on preseason SWAC first team offense, but picked 2nd in division https://t.co/LkDj3onKDC via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 20, 2021
Deion Sanders: Jackson State football is only program in country expected to win in first year
Deion Sanders: Jackson State football is only program in country expected to win in first year https://t.co/afoXhARFno
— CL Sports (@CLSports) July 20, 2021
Deion Sanders Names His 2 Favorite Athletes Of All-Time
He shares something in common with both of them. https://t.co/9VdnVqDkYh
— The Spun (@TheSpun) July 20, 2021
Women's Golfer Talks NBA, Soda, Golf
Women's Golfer Talks NBA, Soda, Golf https://t.co/paGFwApyyc
— Craig Turner (@cturner291) July 20, 2021
FAMU First SWAC Media Day is in the Books, time to prepare for the Orange Blossom Classic!
First SWAC Media Day is in the 📚, time to prepare for the Orange Blossom Classic! 🍊#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/mShg2QBqgM
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) July 20, 2021
My recap of @theswac media day. #FAMU picked second in the East Division. @FAMUAthletics https://t.co/fSz5ZTETRx
— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) July 20, 2021
Dr. Dennis E. Thomas, who's in his 20th year as MEAC commissioner, announced today he will retire in December.
Dr. Dennis E. Thomas, who's in his 20th year as MEAC commissioner, announced today he will retire in December. The longest-tenured commissioner in the MEAC's 50-plus years is on the 2022 College Football Hall of Fame ballot. He was a star offensive lineman at Alcorn State. pic.twitter.com/caW33UD0M1
— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) July 20, 2021
MEAC Commissioner Dr. Dennis E. Thomas Announces Plans for Retirement https://t.co/zXuphTgv4r
— SC State Athletics (@SCStateAthletic) July 20, 2021
FCS: The Best Returning Defensive Backs In 2021; Markquese Bell, Florida A&M ranked No. 2
Top 25 returning #FCS DBs:https://t.co/aXuYrPezfd
— HERO Sports FCS (@HEROSports_FCS) July 20, 2021
Jackson State Deion Sanders Wants The Media To Put Some Respect On His Name
Deion Sanders Wants The Media To Put Some Respect On His Name https://t.co/RdYo3GnJpA
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 20, 2021
Jackson State coach Deion Sanders walks out of SWAC Media Day event after being called 'Deion'https://t.co/oarLyrdXnl
— CL Sports (@CLSports) July 20, 2021