35 FCS standouts named to the Stats Perform Walter Payton Award Preseason Watch List.
— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) August 4, 2021
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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
35 FCS Standouts Named to Walter Payton Award Preseason Watch List
Livingstone College Bluebears alumna Quanera Hayes run qualified for the 400-meter final with a time of 49.81 seconds.
.@lcbluebears alumna Quanera Hayes ran qualified for the 400-meter final with a time of 49.81 seconds. She finished fourth in her heat. Hayes ran 51.07 seconds in the first round.
— The Charlotte Post (@thecharpost) August 4, 2021
The final is set for Aug. 6 8:35 a.m. EST.
📸 Reuters / Lucy Nicholson pic.twitter.com/UnCX0YXcc1
ALLYSON FELIX IS GOING TO THE FINAL!!! Felix finished 2️⃣ in her 400m heat, while Hayes got in on (a very fast) time.
— USATF (@usatf) August 4, 2021
Wadeline Jonathas placed 4th in her heat (50.51) and will not advance. #TeamUSATF@allysonfelix (49.89Q)@PrettyQuinn1908 (49.81q)
📷: @Reuters / Lucy Nicholson pic.twitter.com/fYuZPPvsZV
WATCH: Big takeaways from HC Willie Simmons and FAMU FB presser on Tuesday:
Big takeaways from @HCWillieSimmons and @FAMU_FB presser on Tuesday:
— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) August 4, 2021
- Improved Strength & Conditioning
- Huge Coaching additions like @CoachStanchek
- A FULL staff for the first time during his tenure
- Excitement to finally get back on the field this fall.@WCTVSports ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/LCzBJUB8ub
NCAT partners with Black Owned Media Company for broadcasts
NCAT partners with Black Owned Media Company for broadcasts https://t.co/alnVE0EBst via @YouTube
— Craig Turner (@cturner291) August 4, 2021
This is HUGE! A true A&T sports media network.
NCCU’s Alcox and Crenshaw Named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars
AWARDS: Congrats to @NCCUVolleyball's Christine Alcox and @NCCUTrack_Field's Bhrandi Crenshaw, who were both named 2021 Arthur Ashe Jr. Scholar-Athletes.
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) August 4, 2021
FULL DETAILS:https://t.co/lQUlXEu9Lx#EaglePride #EagleEra #ashe2021 @DiverseIssues pic.twitter.com/0qw8yQw8lu
Cougar Scholars: Susie Andres
"𝐈'𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝."
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) August 4, 2021
Our August Cougar Scholar is Susie Andres.
Read more about Susie's summer endeavors here: https://t.co/hzRU8bjfSz#OurChampionshipEra pic.twitter.com/BDHZnjCRRR
Howard Women's Basketball Adds Two New Staff Members
Women's Basketball Adds Two New Staff Members https://t.co/cC0etCaK4R
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) August 4, 2021
NSU's Carter Named to Preseason Payton Award Watch List
🚨 Breaking News 🚨 @NorfolkStateFB QB Juwan Carter (@JuFlock4) has been named to the Walter Payton Award Preseason watch list.
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) August 4, 2021
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Simmons, players discuss anticipation of new season, football in COVID world at FAMU Media Day
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
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
Read🆙👉https://t.co/KkusfEkWlM@MEACSports | @UnderArmour #GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/fPiuqSqTa8
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