WATCH: There are over 100 people in line for COVID testing this morning at @FAMU_1887 in Tallahassee.

There are over 100 people in line for COVID testing this morning at @FAMU_1887 in Tallahassee. pic.twitter.com/dPckEzFdmR

— Tori Lynn Schneider (@photoriphy) August 2, 2021

Avg age of the 10,000 hospitalized #COVID pts in #Florida… 42yo.

Understand there are more consequences to #COVID19 than just #death, but a percentage of these patients will unfortunately die & they’ll leave behind #orphans. Nearly 30-50% of them will have #PermanentDisability.

— Ebony Jade Hilton, MD (@EbonyJHilton_MD) August 2, 2021

The Best Returning Defensive Linemen In 2021 - HERO Sports

The Best Returning #FCS Defensive Linemen https://t.co/3TYsIrAAxG

— HERO Sports FCS (@HEROSports_FCS) August 2, 2021

Shaquille O’Neal’s daughter Amirah O’Neal joins her brother in committing to Texas Southern

Shaquille O’Neal’s daughter Amirah O’Neal joins her brother in committing to Texas Southern https://t.co/O6n67JTCMl

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 2, 2021

Shaquille O' Neal's daughter Amirah O'Neal second in family to commit to Texas Southern https://t.co/gNoRZVTygo) via @houstonchron

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 2, 2021

Chevron commits $1 million to PVAMU to establish leadership academy

We're kicking off your Monday morning with great news!!!

Chevron expands its support to #PVAMU with a $1M gift for a leadership academy:https://t.co/eIaYIAYqTt pic.twitter.com/dr4V0LEp17

— Prairie View A&M (@PVAMU) August 2, 2021

New SWAC teams excited for the 2021 season

New SWAC teams excited for the 2021 season https://t.co/fQX5nlIMys

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 2, 2021

WATCH: Conversation with the great-grandson of a hall-of-famer

Conversation with the great-grandson of a hall-of-famer https://t.co/WrQsmIb1cU

— RocketCityNow (@rocketcitynow) August 2, 2021

Caleb Crutcher signs National Letter of Intent with Jackson State Track & Field

Caleb Crutcher signs National Letter of Intent to run track at Jackson State https://t.co/AfVyC3USs0

— RocketCityNow (@rocketcitynow) August 2, 2021

N.C. A&T MBB Releases Non-Conference Schedule

The @ncatmbb non-conference schedule is here! #AggiePride #ClubCorbett @NCATAGGIES https://t.co/LW2vlNof2v pic.twitter.com/Z6zYVPwibH

— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) August 2, 2021

NCAT's Stewart Makes School History at the Olympics

Let's go @NCATAGGIES ... https://t.co/x36JrvDz04

Link for @jun1or_77 race tonight! #AggiePride https://t.co/cfc4k6s5YY pic.twitter.com/JW9crhXThY

— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) August 2, 2021

Trevor Stewart has been 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧 in major finals of 4x400 relays this year!#NCAATF Indoor - 44.67#NCAATF Outdoor - 44.17#Tokyo2020 - 44.9

Stewart anchored both of @NCATAGGIES title-winning relays at @NCAATrackField & led off Mixed 4x4 in Tokyo.

📷 @imageofsport pic.twitter.com/3lrtzGdHvU

— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) August 1, 2021

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

Excited to welcome @NorfolkStateFB back to campus today! Photo day today, first official day of practice is Friday!

Excited to welcome @NorfolkStateFB back to campus today! 📸 Photo day today, first official day of practice is Friday! #SpartanStrong | #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/zo0xUEllq7

— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) August 2, 2021

Check out our interview with @UAPB_MBB Coach @SolomonBozeman .

Check out our interview with @UAPB_MBB Coach @SolomonBozeman.#CBB #UAPB #GoldenLions #RoarReady #TogetherWeRoar #1Team1Roar #HBCU #SWAC #HR #Recruiting

Listen 🎧: https://t.co/k7hOoeZcQO

Watch 📺: https://t.co/gD3oT1TqRe pic.twitter.com/16ZdV0e7vn

— The Bossman Show (@BossmanShow) July 28, 2021

Check out @JRTheBossman interview with @UAPBFootball_ Coach @Coach_Doc5 .

Check out my interview with @UAPBFootball_ Coach @Coach_Doc5.#CBB #UAPB #GoldenLions #UAPBLionsAreComing #1Team1Roar #HBCU #SWAC #HR #Recruiting #EmptyTheBucket #CollegeFootball #FB

Listen 🎧: https://t.co/eR4FokABEu

Watch 📺: https://t.co/KZvE323JNv pic.twitter.com/uk05JHbrWv

— JR (@JRTheBossman) July 28, 2021

UAPB Athletics Lands 163 Student-Athletes On SWAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll

#UAPBAthletics Lands 163 Student-Athletes On SWAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll https://t.co/LNlcyb7eYU

— GoldenLionsAthletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) August 1, 2021

Florida A&M head football coach Willie Simmons announces six additions to coaching staff

Welcome to the #FAMUly!

Head coach @HCWillieSimmons announces Ryan Stanchek, Shane Tucker, Milton Patterson, LaTroy Johnson, Evan Astorquiza, and Ayeobele Randolph to the 2021 football staff.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubthttps://t.co/PPFDHgjxgw

— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) August 1, 2021

Getting the right people on the bus 🚌! Welcome to the team! 🐍🐍🐍 https://t.co/umbASQ6Oh9

— Keith McCluney (@KEMcCluney) August 1, 2021

2021 FAMU FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF

GSU to Forgive Student Debt for Those with Semester Balances from Spring 2020 through Summer 2021

JUST NOW | President Gallot announced that Grambling State University will forgive debt for students with current semester balances from spring 2020 through summer 2021!
Learn more at https://t.co/4G3TSU7ldV#letsgeauxGramFam #zerobalance pic.twitter.com/Mpqx6hStUY

— Grambling State Univ (@Grambling1901) August 1, 2021

Gene Collier: Another year, another pilgrimage to Canton for Steelers Nation

Gene Collier: Another year, another pilgrimage to Canton for Steelers Nation https://t.co/63ICIW4j9k via @PittsburghPG

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 1, 2021

PODCAST: Sunday Night Live Edition August 1st - The Mike Prince Show: Brian Hicks athletic director at Alabama A&M and new hired baseball coach for the MVSU Delta Devils Stanley Stubbs

🔴 LIVE PODCAST: Sunday Night Live Edition August 1st 2021 - The Mike Prince Show on @Spreaker https://t.co/vKIZvIIrJu

— TheMikePrinceShow (@OBN_Radio) August 1, 2021

Bulls Sign Undrafted Free Agent Troy Baxter Jr.

Bulls Sign Undrafted Free Agent Troy Baxter Jr. https://t.co/hcKlVqHlnE

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 1, 2021

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Contributes $1.6 Million to Black Colleges and Universities

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Contributes $1.6 Million to Black Colleges and Universities https://t.co/DguT15Pn7a

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 1, 2021

West Virginia State University President Resigns Amid Controversy

WVSU president resigns https://t.co/5EvlgFNOpD

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 1, 2021

West Virginia State University President Resigns Amid Controversy - Higher Education https://t.co/TChFL391ji

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 1, 2021

FAMU Bachelor's degree earned, Azende Rey grad transfers to Georgia Tech, teams up with younger brother Juanyeh Thomas

#FAMU grad @AzendeRey leaves Rattlers and transfers to @GeorgiaTechFB. https://t.co/36PorQHaqF

— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) August 1, 2021

Amirah 'Mimi' O'Neal transfers from LSU to Texas Southern

@SHAQ's son Shaqir O’Neal and daughter Mimi will both be suiting up for TSU this season!

In April @shaqironeall, son of Hall of Famer @SHAQ, signed to play for Texas Southern (@TXSOTigers). Now his daughter, Amirah, has transferred from @LSUwbkb to play at Texas Southern as well. She joins Cynthia Cooper’s team with two years of eligibility. Cynthia (@AllDecade14): pic.twitter.com/8hkXZWZqOu

— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) August 1, 2021

Amirah 'Mimi' O'Neal looking like her dad SHAQ on the court. The LSU co... https://t.co/o3wK25x8mT via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 1, 2021

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Stories from the Hall of Fame Archive: ‘Fastest Human’ Bob Hayes (FAMU) made sudden impact on NFL

With speed never seen before in the NFL, 100-meter Olympic gold medalist Bob Hayes changed the game as a Dallas Cowboys wide receiver in the 1960s. https://t.co/IWUyPFC0R6

— CantonRep.com (@CantonRepdotcom) August 1, 2021

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

EVERY 50+ YARD NFL TOUCHDOWN OF "BULLET" BOB HAYES (1964 GOLD MEDAL WINN... https://t.co/LSjIeoccfy via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 1, 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

'It's way overdue.' New Marion Motley memorial underway in Canton

The Marion Motley Memorial Fund Committee announced this week that it has raised the funds needed to erect a statue of Motley on a patch of land in Stadium Park in Canton. The committee hopes to place the finished statue before the end of the year.

📰 >> https://t.co/xVsyMMG5bY pic.twitter.com/6lEDWGFRIC

— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) July 31, 2021

Motley, a Pro Football Hall of Famer played at South Carolina State University in 1939, before transferring to University of Nevada before his sophomore year.

Marion Motley, who helped break the NFL's racial barrier, is being honored with a new statue in Stadium Park in Canton. https://t.co/0RdxUfbHo6

— CantonRep.com (@CantonRepdotcom) July 31, 2021

NCCU is back on the football field after missing out on last season

NCCU is back on the football field after missing out on last season https://t.co/6ft3OQXyuS via @ABC11_WTVD

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 1, 2021