Full recap of #FAMU Media Day. Key takeaways cover topics from @theswac membership to #COVID. https://t.co/v5Xj5w5ylD
— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) August 4, 2021
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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Simmons, players discuss anticipation of new season, football in COVID world at FAMU Media Day
VIDEO: Markquese Bell, Derrick Mayweather field questions at FAMU Media Day
VIDEO: Markquese Bell, Derrick Mayweather field questions at FAMU Media Day https://t.co/3vsSX12Ee1
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 4, 2021
Hampton University alumna and Cincinnati, Ohio native, Whitney Bronson will intern with the San Francisco 49ers for the 2021-2022 NFL season.
Hampton University alumna and Cincinnati, Ohio native, Whitney Bronson will intern with the San Francisco 49ers for the 2021-2022 NFL season.
— Hampton Alumni (@HamptonU_Alumni) August 2, 2021
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HU Cross Country Announces 2021 Schedule
CROSS COUNTRY ANNOUNCES 2021 SCHEDULE #RespectTheH #BigSouthMade https://t.co/Ek0F8Xm4WM
— Hampton Athletics (@HUAthletics1868) July 29, 2021
Kudos to the JSU family who are doing their part to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19!
Kudos to our JSU family who are doing their part to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19! High vaccination participation will lead to reduced cases of illness. Read the touching testimonials here via @AP #GetTheShot #MaskUp #TheeILovehttps://t.co/XtzS5Y3ibM pic.twitter.com/RcnenhcOVH
— Jackson State U. (@JacksonStateU) August 4, 2021
Orange Blossom Classic has Labor Day Weekend filled with tons of fun events. The Battle of the Bands on Friday night and the Welcome To The 305 Pre-Game Concert on Saturday! Florida A&M University vs. Jackson State University is going down on Sunday, September 5. pic.twitter.com/seVB02KMyN
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) July 26, 2021
Joint statement from Women’s Basketball Oversight and Women’s Basketball Committees regarding gender equity report
Joint statement from Women’s Basketball Oversight and Women’s Basketball Committees regarding gender equity report: https://t.co/GBkUEb9l4M pic.twitter.com/0U4rc83JoO
— Inside the NCAA (@InsidetheNCAA) August 4, 2021
Morgan State Football Announces Season Ticket & Single Game Sales Dates and 2021 Game Themes
🐻🏈Morgan State Football Announces Season Ticket🎟 & Single Game Sales Dates and 2021 Game Themes🏟👏
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) August 3, 2021
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Morgan State's new journalism school dean aims to continue program's growth
Morgan State's new journalism school dean aims to continue program's growth https://t.co/2ZOGDDuA9D via @BaltBizOnline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2021
In this episode of Day in the Life, we head to FAMU Towers South for a room tour with Breche’ DaValt!
#FAMUHousing: Living on campus is an amazing experience! Hear it from #Rattler Breché DaValt yourself! We are counting down the day to welcome our #FAMUly to the Hill! #RattlersReloaded https://t.co/Hwsy5Ris98
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) August 4, 2021
Florida A&M Co-developed Haircare Brand Gathers Influential Black Women for Crown Conversations
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— Aloha Melani (@AlohaMelani) August 3, 2021
FAMU Co-developed haircare brand, Wakati Announces "Crowned Series"@wakatihair @FAMU_1887 @ScottieBeam #HBCU #BlackTwitter @MichaelaangelaD @MissJulee @MsPackyetti @KelaWalker @newsbreakApp #naturalhair #curlyhair #BlackWomen
JCSU student-athlete signs endorsement deal with Bojangles
JCSU student-athlete signs endorsement deal with Bojangles - Q City Metro https://t.co/ZBIzUknpE5
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2021
Benedict To Take On Kentucky State In Circle City Classic
Benedict To Take On Kentucky State In Circle City Classic https://t.co/xZZCkQD2IN
— BC Tigers Athletics (@benedict_tigers) August 3, 2021
Former NCCU Baseball Coach Mincey Joins Longwood Baseball Staff
Welcome to Farmville, @B_Mincey29! @LongwoodBase keeps on building under @CoachOx18, this time with an ace pitching coach!#GoWood https://t.co/BvVvatxeCR
— Longwood Athletics (@LongwoodLancers) August 3, 2021
Jags head into start of second football camp in 2021
Jags head into start of second football camp in 2021 https://t.co/RDU737wb67
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2021
VIDEO: Willie Simmons, Xavier Smith on fantasy QB-WR connection
VIDEO: Willie Simmons, Xavier Smith on fantasy QB-WR connection https://t.co/tRxCJ5EyPr
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 4, 2021
Tickets remain on sale for the Orange Blossom Classic on the Jackson State side of the stadium.
Tickets remain on sale for the Orange Blossom Classic 🏈
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) August 2, 2021
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/wkXMJLjpKO#IBelieve x #BleedTheeBlue x #ProtectTheeBlock
LET'S GO!!
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) August 4, 2021
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Battle Of The Bands Tickets On Sale Now!
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Friday, September 3 🎺🥁🎷
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Tickets 🎟: https://t.co/d7BJwXKq1e
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Hotels starting at $109: https://t.co/Wd1gXa8I54#orangeblossomclassic2021
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VIDEO: Willie Simmons, WR Xavier Smith speak at FAMU Media Day
VIDEO: Willie Simmons, WR Xavier Smith speak at FAMU Media Day https://t.co/7JlXxcVraX
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 4, 2021
Thank you to all the media that came out tonight for our first #Rattlers Media Day!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #FangsUp 🐍 https://t.co/G9RzYzFEuF
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) August 4, 2021
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
2021 OVC Football Media Day Presented by Delta Dental: Tennessee State
We are counting down to the 2021 football 🏈 with a preview of @TSUTigersFB.
— OhioValleyConference (@OVCSports) August 2, 2021
Check out content from #OVCMediaDay presented by @DeltaDentalTN including:
☑️ Interviews with Coach Eddie George & Kicker Antonio Zita
☑️ Digital Team Previewhttps://t.co/fWEI037ppm | #RoarCity pic.twitter.com/EwWS05h07J
Jacksonville State, Eastern Kentucky sued by Ohio Valley Conference over exit fees
Jacksonville State, Eastern Kentucky sued by Ohio Valley Conference over exit fees https://t.co/kyXikGXtat
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2021
11 members of the Steelers' first Super Bowl team were from HBCUs
Longtime Steelers scout Bill Nunn had an eye for talent, and made Hall of Fame history https://t.co/vGWadw4udd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2021
‘Much better’ recruits cause for optimism at Johnson C. Smith
News: ‘Much better’ recruits cause for optimism at Johnson C. Smith https://t.co/AbKkCbF3c0
— The Charlotte Post (@thecharpost) August 3, 2021
Southern's Jason Rollins says Jaguars at 100% vaccination rate as camp nears
Southern's Jason Rollins says Jaguars at 100% vaccination rate as camp nears https://t.co/Lsj0EEaOvX via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 3, 2021
Staff regent departs KSU, leaving three board vacancies
New: a third member of the board of regents left the board (and the university) shortly after former president Brown's resignation. Former staff regent Joe Moffett resigned to take a dean position at another school on July 26. https://t.co/Aw5zcgGVEZ
— Austin Horn (@_AustinHorn) August 3, 2021
The @ThePoguester & @JonBurton32 Show: Guest: Chandra Cheesborough-Guice the @TSU_TigersTrack coach and #Olympics gold medalist
The @ThePoguester & @JonBurton32 Show, Presented by @OmniNashville and @cold_haul
— WNSR - Nashville Sports Radio (@NashSportsRadio) August 3, 2021
Guest: Chandra Cheesborough-Guice the @TSU_TigersTrack coach and #Olympics gold medalist joins the show
Click here to listen: https://t.co/Ii64a1Uscg