Colthrust is not qualified to speak on the mental health of Simone Biles. He is a FRESHMAN not Ms. Biles doctors, coaches or parents. It was totally unfair to ask HIM this question. It was a TRAP question and Colthrust unfairly got caught!! I wish him success at Olympics!! https://t.co/NQIMjeZVo2
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 31, 2021
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Saturday, July 31, 2021
Jackson State freshman Adéll Colthrust on heading to Olympics
With the Big 12 down to only eight teams in 2025, should Jackson State consider a conference move?
With the Big 12 down to only eight teams in 2025, should Jackson State consider a conference move? https://t.co/Raq72Dj4Cx
— CL Sports (@CLSports) July 30, 2021
Congratulations to A&T's @strevor1 on winning a bronze medal in the 4x400 Meter Mixed Relay at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics!
Congratulations to A&T's @strevor1 on winning a bronze medal in the 4x400 Meter Mixed Relay at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics! #AggiePride #AggiesDo pic.twitter.com/BBUGMJoRjk
— greensboroaggies (@gboroaaf) July 31, 2021
LET'S GO! https://t.co/ukU5znPZdR
— USATF (@usatf) July 31, 2021
FAMU spends over $16M to pay off student outstanding balances in 2020-2021 school year
FAMU President Larry Robinson announced Saturday that the university spent more than $16 million to cover fees, tuition and unpaid student account balances during the 2020-2021 school year.https://t.co/yBfWdvI14a
— ABC 27 (@abc27) July 31, 2021
#FAMUGrads20: President @LRobinsonFAMU just announced that the University spent more than $16 million to cover fees, tuition and unpaid student account balances during the 2020-2021 school year! We cleared balances y’all! 🧡🐍💚😩😱 pic.twitter.com/j3msGgaRub
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) July 31, 2021
#RattlerNation,
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) July 30, 2021
Like to help congratulate our ten #Rattlers that are graduating this evening!
📰 https://t.co/yXt7cVsDss#FAMU | #FAMUly | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/Wi6koVKfQZ
Calvin J. Watts, Ed.D. (C'91 Howard U.) hired as Gwinnett County Public Schools' new superintendent
Gwinnett school board officially hires Calvin Watts to be GCPS' new superintendent https://t.co/Ge8vpDnTxO via @gwinnettdaily
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 31, 2021
Gwinnett school board confirms Calvin Watts as new superintendent https://t.co/jfbE7Zg9CC
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 31, 2021
College Ambassador Profile: Calvin Watts | UW College of Education https://t.co/8gNCKw6ntO
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 31, 2021
Six Bison Named to All-MEAC Second Team
Six Bison Named to All-MEAC Second Team https://t.co/JODeDpEhTP
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) July 30, 2021
2021 MEAC Media Day Norfolk State preview
All six head coaches and two player representatives were in downtown Norfolk this morning for 2021 #MEAC media day. I spoke with Norfolk State's new head coach Dawson Odums, @Justoo_ and Stuart Anderson. @NorfolkStateFB @WAVY_News
— Craig Loper II (@CraigLoperWAVY) July 31, 2021
Full story: https://t.co/zhsKGhClMt
Friday, July 30, 2021
Charleston rec center or court may be named for basketball great
A Charleston recreation center or basketball court may soon bear the name of a basketball great with local ties - Earl Lloyd, a member of the West Virginia State University Hall of Fame and the first Black athlete to play in an NBA game. https://t.co/JDx0aGj2ai
— Gazette-Mail (@wvgazettemail) July 31, 2021
Fisk Bulldogs Release 2021-22 Men's Basketball Schedule
Here is my basketball Schedule @Fisk1866 I am excited for our season my 3 year pic.twitter.com/tVZj8WpiQJ
— Kenny Anderson (@chibbs_1) July 30, 2021
Congratulations to FAMU’s honorary doctorates! Broadcasting legend Tom Joyner and Adora Obi Nweze
#FAMUGrads21: Congratulations to FAMU’s honorary doctorates! Broadcasting legend Tom Joyner and Adora Obi Nweze, longtime president of the Florida State NAACP Conference, thank you for your legendary contributions! pic.twitter.com/us7Z5JYf0d
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) July 30, 2021
#FAMUGrads21: The Bachelor’s degree tassels have been turned! We are moments away from seeing our #Rattlers walk across the stage! Can you tell how excited we are? 😉😍 pic.twitter.com/5GeOb5rdLO
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) July 30, 2021
This is what it’s about. Winning and graduating!!
This is what it’s about. Winning and graduating!! 🐍📚🏀 @FAMU_MBB @FAMUAthletics #SweatNowSmileLater https://t.co/vIG5zIxBFe
— Jarrett Stephens (@MrIStayFocused) July 31, 2021
Don’t forget to grab your digital copy of tonight’s program! Highlight your #Rattlers’ name and use #FAMUGrad21 to show your support! Visit https://t.co/m5Nj5sM5BC to get your copy now! pic.twitter.com/dG6q85xsgc
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) July 30, 2021
XULA left-hander Blair Frederick is having a sizzling summer in western New York.
#XULA left-hander Blair Frederick is having a sizzling summer in western New York.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIABaseball #HBCU @NAIABall @xula1925 @HbcuNines @MyBCSN1 @HBCUGameday @ShariefWDSU @TheYardHBCU @__airblair @BrMartinAlum @kentrahan @CourtesyRunner https://t.co/dYb9TJd4iK
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) July 30, 2021
Ten FAMU Student-Athletes Set To Graduate This Evening
#RattlerNation,
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) July 30, 2021
Like to help congratulate our ten #Rattlers that are graduating this evening!
📰 https://t.co/yXt7cVsDss#FAMU | #FAMUly | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/Wi6koVKfQZ
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) July 30, 2021
#FAMUGrad21: It is commencement time! If you can’t be in person to support your #Rattler, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered! Check out the ceremonies live on our Facebook and YouTube Channel. Visit the link in our bio to access the live! pic.twitter.com/u4gYY0TiRr
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) July 30, 2021
FAMU Graduate Overcomes Personal and Family Struggles To Earn Doctorate in Civil Engineering
#FAMUNews: The journey to walking across the graduation stage for our graduates isn't always an easy one. Check out the story of Nemmi Cole, a FAMU Graduate who overcame personal and family struggles to earn a Doctorate in Civil Engineering. https://t.co/69rMpSRzD3
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) July 30, 2021
167 JSU student-athletes named to the SWAC Commissioner's Honor Roll
167 JSU student-athletes named to the SWAC Commissioner's Honor Roll 📖
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) July 30, 2021
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/HoIVy5djgh#BleedTheeBlue x #ProtectTheeBlock
Let Me Hear You Roar! | The M4 Podcast
Let Me Hear You Roar! | The M4 Podcast https://t.co/nXrjAG0Zhr via @YouTube #UAPB #M4Loading #UAPBBand
— UAPB M4 BAND (@UAPBM4) July 30, 2021
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sign Tackle Chidi Okeke, Tennessee State
🚨ICYMI🚨
— Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) July 30, 2021
Let’s give a #GoBigBlue shoutout to Chidi Okeke for signing with the @Buccaneers!#ProTigers#RoarCity pic.twitter.com/NZmH02SpQ6
Buccaneers Sign Tackle Chidi Okeke https://t.co/dd0Q5boVKr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 30, 2021
Godwin Heights guard Jakhary Towns receives HBCU offer
Godwin Heights guard Jakhary Towns receives HBCU offer https://t.co/iU1ARpn6jU
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 30, 2021
Union Pines Grad Walker Selected to Lead Fayetteville State Softball
Union Pines Grad Walker Selected to Lead Fayetteville State Softball https://t.co/THcZIgc4KK
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 30, 2021
Edward Waters’ move to NCAA Division II a ‘game-changer’ for university
Edward Waters’ move to NCAA Division II a ‘game-changer’ for university https://t.co/kIMKe92jmz via @JaxBizJournal
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 30, 2021
Mack attack: Willie Mack III gets on a roll to grab first-round lead in APGA event at TPC Sawgrass
Mack attack: Willie Mack III gets on a roll to grab first-round lead in APGA event at TPC Sawgrass https://t.co/9UPSa6ohRs via @jaxdotcom
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 30, 2021
Nine Bulldogs Named To MEAC All-Preseason Team; SC State Picked 1st In League Race
Nine Bulldogs Named To MEAC All-Preseason Team; SC State Picked 1st In League Race https://t.co/k5kaHVNt9c
— SC State Athletics (@SCStateAthletic) July 30, 2021
— SC State Athletics (@SCStateAthletic) July 30, 2021
— SC State Athletics (@SCStateAthletic) July 30, 2021
— SC State Athletics (@SCStateAthletic) July 30, 2021
Three Bears Named to 2021 preseason All-MEAC Football Team
🐻🏈Three Bears Named to 2021 preseason All-@MEACSports Football Team✨
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) July 30, 2021
Read🆙👉https://t.co/zMrBcfNR6Q@UnderArmour | @Cricketnation #GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/sZ2eMEJ6dd
🐻🏈Coach Wheatley @CoachWheat6 , Wesley Wolfolk @realwes7 & Kalen Jennings @KalenJennings reppin’ @MorganStateU at @MEACSports Media Day👏 pic.twitter.com/K9aSNtpq56
— Morgan State Football (@MSUBearsFB) July 30, 2021
🐻🏈Coach Wheatley, Wesley Wolfolk & Kalen Jennings did a great job reppin’ @MorganStateU at @MEACSports Media Day👏 #Norfolk @Cricketnation pic.twitter.com/Msu62e06Nt
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) July 30, 2021
Hall of Famer Bob Hayes (Florida A&M) is the only athlete to earn both an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring.
Hall of Famer Bob Hayes is the only athlete to earn both an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring.#Olympics | #OlympicGames | @dallascowboys pic.twitter.com/Cwwdjf1boe
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) July 27, 2021
Did you know? Three members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame have competed and won medals in the Olympics. Jim Thorpe (1912 Summer Olympics), Ollie Matson (1952 Summer Olympics) and Bob Hayes (1964 Summer Olympics).#Olympics | #OlympicGames pic.twitter.com/3eqlLJyFdv
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) July 27, 2021