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Sunday, August 8, 2021

WATCH: @donnie_shell paying homage to HBCU players and coaches during his Enshrinement speech.

.@donnie_shell paying homage to HBCU players and coaches during his Enshrinement speech.#PFHOF20 | @steelers | @BCFHOF pic.twitter.com/3HyLQfYoBd
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 8, 2021

Looking good, @donnie_shell!

Donnie Shell receives his Gold Jacket from his daughter, April. #PFHOF20 pic.twitter.com/hr9hDKDFzj
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 7, 2021

First Look: The Bronzed Bust of @donnie_shell!#PFHOF20 | @steelers pic.twitter.com/6vP92PA5aT
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 8, 2021

🗣️ @donnie_shell #PFHOF20 | @steelers pic.twitter.com/iBykHVQ5bS
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 8, 2021

CONGRATULATIONS DONNIE SHELL!

2015 @BCFHOF Inductee, South Carolina State University, 4x Super Bowl Champion, 5x Pro Bowl, 4x All-Pro, @steelers team MVP, and 2020 @ProFootballHOF Inductee pic.twitter.com/iLbPz9McO0
— BlackCollegeFootball (@BCFHOF) August 8, 2021

Colts, All-Pro LB Darius Leonard agree to terms on five-year, $99.25M extension

Dear high school athletes. Don't let anyone tell you HBCUs don't put players in the Pros. DariusLeonard, South Carolina State University. https://t.co/e97t1FT0lB
— Dr. L. Edwards (@Harvarddoc32) August 8, 2021

Colts, LB Darius Leonard agree to five-year, $99.25 million contract extension. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/AFzYctRGCM
— NFL (@NFL) August 8, 2021

Colts, All-Pro LB Darius Leonard agree to terms on five-year, $99.25M extension https://t.co/a3aQp6CGiE
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 8, 2021

Year 4 at year 26!! I’m blessed in so many way that I’ll be forever thankful! Let’s go baby! This birthday would be one to remember if………😎 https://t.co/km6bbwtvmH
— Darius Leonard (@dsleon45) July 27, 2021

The highest paid Linebacker in NFL History is from a Division 1 FCS school that is an HBCU. Another example of, if you are a dog they will come find you!!!!
— Denzel Jones (@CoachJones56) August 8, 2021

Odums provides new energy for NSU football

Odums provides new energy for NSU football https://t.co/B75kv8x9qX via @13NewsNow
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 8, 2021

S.C. STATE FOOTBALL: Bulldogs focus on installation

S.C. STATE FOOTBALL: Bulldogs focus on installation https://t.co/qre17BOxIh via @thetandd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 8, 2021

Dawn Staley Steps Down As U.S. Women's Basketball Coach After Winning Gold

Dawn Staley announced that she won't coach Team USA at the Paris Olympics in 2024 after leading the team to its seventh straight women's basketball Olympic gold medal https://t.co/akis3UtFKT
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) August 8, 2021

Today, College Football lost a legend but you never lose a legacy. Rest In Peace Coach Bowden.

Celebrating a life well lived. pic.twitter.com/9nVysRjWeQ
— Terry Bowden (@CoachTBowden) August 8, 2021

#RattlerNation sends our condolences to the Bowden family and the Florida State community. Coach Bowden made an impact in the lives of many people and was a friend of the #Rattlers. https://t.co/l1Fsq4oGKZ
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) August 8, 2021

.@AP_Images photojournalists got to cover Bobby Bowden's coaching life through imagery. Here’s a look at a collection of 50 images taken by the wire service’s photographers: https://t.co/iL89SrVcLq pic.twitter.com/61tah46r92
— WCTV Eyewitness News (@WCTV) August 8, 2021

Terry Bowden on Bobby Bowden: 'I couldn't have asked for a better personal mentor than my father' https://t.co/096Lb18HgD
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 8, 2021

Saturday, August 7, 2021

Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank's Foundation To Fund Black College Football Hall Of Fame Fellowship

Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank's Foundation To Fund Black College Football Hall Of Fame Fellowship https://t.co/T2Dpjt4vj9
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 8, 2021

The title of Hall of Famer is earned!#PFHOF20 pic.twitter.com/kalCzu9QiR
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 8, 2021

Former UAPB McKnight to play in England

Ex-@LCHSGatorsBB standout @Tay__Mcknight signs to play with Manchester in the British Basketball League. @SocialSportsMs @DCSeNews @BryantW10 https://t.co/CBjm67BhIR
— DeSoto County News (@desoto_news) August 7, 2021

Florida A&M football returns to gridiron for first day of fall camp

Florida A&M football returns to gridiron for first day of fall camp https://t.co/aKPRZIoSy5
— FAMU Rattlers🐍🧡💚 (@RattlersDen) August 8, 2021

Never EVER underestimate an NCAT Aggie!

These are ⁦@ncatsuaggies⁩ y’all!! Enjoy this NCATAggieNation! ⁦@NCATAGGIES⁩ #hbcu #aggiepride pic.twitter.com/oMT9XLzjMx
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) August 8, 2021

Never EVER underestimate an #Aggie! Congratulations @strevor1 and @jun1or_77! 🥇🥇🥉… #AggiesDo #EastGreensboro #Olympics pic.twitter.com/Hx43FYuT0l
— North Carolina A&T (@ncatsuaggies) August 7, 2021

WATCH: An @Eagles legend, Harold Carmichael @LookItIn

Harold Carmichael is the third Southern University athlete inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Who's Next?

First Look: The Bronzed Bust of @lookitin!#PFHOF20 | @Eagles pic.twitter.com/gyitoIvoDT
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 7, 2021

An @Eagles legend. @LookItIn

📺: #PFHOF20 Enshrinement on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/XHW1YYFqt0
— NFL (@NFL) August 7, 2021

The @Eagles all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards and receiving TD.

Harold Carmichael is in the @ProFootballHOF!

📺: #PFHOF20 Enshrinement on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/OhQHM4qstS
— NFL (@NFL) August 7, 2021

.@lookitin, your Gold Jacket awaits.#PFHOF20 | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/MhlOCAmaiY
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 7, 2021

CONGRATULATIONS HAROLD CARMICHAEL!

2018 @BCFHOF Inductee, Southern University, 4x Pro Bowl Selection, @NFL receptions leader, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, and 2020 @ProFootballHOF Inductee pic.twitter.com/NJ6LbGXGjX
— BlackCollegeFootball (@BCFHOF) August 7, 2021

Tune in to @nflnetwork and @espn tonight (8/7) and tomorrow (8/8) for the Enshrinements of the newest Hall of Famers.

Tune in to @nflnetwork and @espn tonight (8/7) and tomorrow (8/8) for the Enshrinements of the newest Hall of Famers.

🏈 Centennial Class of 2020 - 8/7 at 6:30pm ET

🏈 Class of 2021 - 8/8 at 7pm ET#PFHOF20 | #PFHOF21 pic.twitter.com/rJaiSgkNPN
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 7, 2021

A sneak peek of the #PFHOF20 Bronzed Busts 👀 pic.twitter.com/Ctdcsc8E8D
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 7, 2021

.@donnie_shell rocking custom @Jumpman23 shoes for his Enshrinement tonight!#PFHOF20 | @steelers pic.twitter.com/wQ3zHi4gnn
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 7, 2021

Chris Paul and the NBPA are saving lives

With @CJMcCollum taking over for @CP3 as President of the @TheNBPA, via sources, here is a look back at the impact Chris Paul made with the union that is saving lives. @TheUndefeated. https://t.co/VbewOVxoeJ
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) August 7, 2021

FAMU football kicks off the 2021 season with first official fall practice

FAMU football kicks off the 2021 season with first official fall practice https://t.co/XfAJuV6O9G
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 7, 2021

FAMU 30 for 30: Rattlers host first day of fall camp in COVID era https://t.co/29lpSCct5G
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 7, 2021

VIDEO: Highlight reel from first day of fall camp at FAMU https://t.co/h2knw2FbXu
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 7, 2021

WATCH: Florida A&M's WR Xavier "X-Man" Smith is the TRUTH!

Famu Wr Xavier "X-Man" Smith is the TRUTH #famu #collegefootball https://t.co/OHZx2RnwRp pic.twitter.com/yKNXHIV1hR
— Cut Day Sports (@cutdaysports) August 6, 2021

FAMU Men's Basketball took care of business last night!

Took care of business last night!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/UQ91uy4odM
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) August 7, 2021

Zipline fun in between games. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/4y0yR6D4jg
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) August 7, 2021

Rattlers Excitedly Take Field on First Day of Camp - Florida A&M

The moment everyone’s been waiting for..the #Rattlers are 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/c7VHAG5Gsf
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) August 7, 2021

#Rattlers excitedly take field on first day of fall camp.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #LeaveNoDoubt https://t.co/JHURsbY3B7
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) August 7, 2021

1% everyday. pic.twitter.com/hr23hW8tIt
— Big Sae (@50reazons) August 7, 2021

#HappyBirthday to our Deputy Director of Athletics / Chief of Staff Keith McCluney (@KEMcCluney)!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/zoHZHWCtIM
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) August 7, 2021

#Rattlers are back to work!

📸 https://t.co/ZRQTWXeXPC #FAMU | #FAMUly | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/2dwCqQz5ZM
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) August 7, 2021

TSU Tigers Make Improvements, Battles Heat During Day 2 Of Camp

Tigers Make Improvements, Battles Heat During Day 2 Of Camp https://t.co/jlv4iKhY1d
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) August 7, 2021

SCSU's Pro Football Hall of Famers Will Climb to 4 with Shell’s Induction

SCSU's Pro Football Hall of Famers Will Climb to 4 with Shell’s Induction https://t.co/awsqKrV7ix
— SC State Athletics (@SCStateAthletic) August 7, 2021

FAMU football coaches share fond ties with famed FSU legend Bobby Bowden

FAMU football coaches share fond ties with famed FSU legend Bobby Bowden https://t.co/op0tcKu1dz
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 7, 2021

Prayers today for The one & only Saint Bobby.The Patriarch of what was at one time College Football Coachings First Family. It was in mid January when Coach Bowden was on hand to watch his son ⁦@CoachTBowden⁩ was formally introduced at ⁦@ULM_FB⁩ HC. He’s at peace.👍🙏 pic.twitter.com/COUXaiwfMc
— Tim Brando (@TimBrando) August 6, 2021

WATCH: @GSUCoachFobbs reflects on Day 1 of Fall Camp

@GSUCoachFobbs reflects on Day 1 of Fall Camp #paythefee #GramFam pic.twitter.com/RzMBZaMOFb
— GSU_Tigers (@GSU_TIGERS) August 7, 2021

A peek inside Day 1 #Paythefee #GramFam pic.twitter.com/2AR4hisTNn
— GSU_Tigers (@GSU_TIGERS) August 7, 2021

A look back at Day 1 of Fall Camp #paythefee #GramFam pic.twitter.com/bEVVfGNNgv
— GSU_Tigers (@GSU_TIGERS) August 7, 2021

#GMenNation: @GSU_TIGERS football is back, and @KtalSports will have your Tigers coverage all season long‼️‼️

Tune in tonight to @NBC6News after the Olympics for sights and sounds from day 1️⃣ of fall camp!🏈 #GramFam🐯 pic.twitter.com/spqJsPo5hX
— Sam Rothman (@samrothman_) August 7, 2021

Wiley's Biggs Adds Strong To Coaching Staff

The baseball team welcomes @nickstrong to the coaching staff as pitching coach and recruiting coordinator. #ClawsOut #OntheHunt #ForTheW https://t.co/UkxWw15rnZ pic.twitter.com/gy0b3TTsvd
— Wiley Athletics (@WileyAthletics) August 7, 2021

North Carolina A&T's Trevor Stewart and Randolph Ross to bring home Olympic gold medals

THERE IS GOLD IN THEM THERE HILLS!!! CONGRATS TO THE FIRST-EVER OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST IN @NCATAGGIES HISTORY. @jun1or_77 and Trevor Stewart. Say it loud, say it proud. US team wins the 4x400-meter relay! #AggiePride pic.twitter.com/JByiIIWZEZ
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) August 7, 2021

The two A&T sprinters ran in the 4x400 relay's first round, and their teammates won the final at the Tokyo Games. https://t.co/ELTJ0dAXU6
— News & Record (@NewsandRecord) August 7, 2021

The men of #TeamUSA's 4x400m relay said bye bye. 💨🥇 @usatf x #TokyoOlympics pic.twitter.com/XpGmtt5HV0
— Team USA (@TeamUSA) August 7, 2021

The 4x400m relay guys are golden. 🥇🇺🇸 #TokyoOlympics pic.twitter.com/DDJaYNh13Q
— Team USA (@TeamUSA) August 7, 2021

Former Nansemond River running back, former Hampton lineman will play key roles at Norfolk State as new coach brings “renewed energy”

NORFOLK STATE FOOTBALL IS BACK!

The first preseason practice is in the books and today I'm highlighting the offense. Hear from:

🗣️ QB @JuFlock4 (who is a new dad!)
🗣️ OL @TheBigFella65 (Hampton High)
🗣️ RB @KevinJdefense (Nansemond River)https://t.co/k1JjyGK4aa
— Ray Nimmo (@Ray_Nimmo) August 6, 2021

1st Day of 🏈 Camp Sights @NorfolkStateFB 🔰

Courtesy: Janiah Mullen 📸#SpartanStrong 💪🏽 | #RiseUp 📶 pic.twitter.com/0kMLpAu0IN
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) August 6, 2021

A peek into the 1st Day of Camp 🔰
Sponsored by: @_WYGP #SpartanStrong 💪🏽 | #RiseUp📶 pic.twitter.com/1fCd1Osp3h
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) August 6, 2021

SWAC Names Holloway Baseball Coordinator of Officials

SWAC Names Holloway Baseball Coordinator of Officials #SWACNews https://t.co/iumuUwndfQ
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) August 5, 2021