Former Alabama State basketball player Nia Sapp hosts Nike series "Come Thru" https://t.co/1ZsDkA0Q94
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 8, 2021
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Sunday, August 8, 2021
Former Alabama State basketball player Nia Sapp hosts Nike series "Come Thru"
Florida A&M University president Larry Robinson, Ph.D. statement on the passing of Bobby Bowden
@LRobinsonFAMU statement on the passing of #Bobby Bowden:
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) August 8, 2021
The FAMU community joins Florida State University and the nation in mourning the loss of Coach Bobby Bowden. Coach Bowden built character and provided opportunities for young people to become their best.
He inspired us all. His life and legacy are indeed worthy of celebrating.
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) August 8, 2021
Why Billy Napier added Alabama State transfer Michael Jefferson to Cajuns receivers corps
Why Billy Napier added Alabama State transfer Michael Jefferson to Cajuns receivers corps https://t.co/7WBrqHLxDE via @mgmadvertiser
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) 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!
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 7, 2021
Donnie Shell receives his Gold Jacket from his daughter, April. #PFHOF20 pic.twitter.com/hr9hDKDFzj
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!
— BlackCollegeFootball (@BCFHOF) August 8, 2021
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
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
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
— NFL (@NFL) August 7, 2021
📺: #PFHOF20 Enshrinement on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/XHW1YYFqt0
The @Eagles all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards and receiving TD.
— NFL (@NFL) August 7, 2021
Harold Carmichael is in the @ProFootballHOF!
📺: #PFHOF20 Enshrinement on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/OhQHM4qstS
.@lookitin, your Gold Jacket awaits.#PFHOF20 | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/MhlOCAmaiY
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 7, 2021
CONGRATULATIONS HAROLD CARMICHAEL!
— BlackCollegeFootball (@BCFHOF) August 7, 2021
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
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.
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 7, 2021
🏈 Centennial Class of 2020 - 8/7 at 6:30pm ET
🏈 Class of 2021 - 8/8 at 7pm ET#PFHOF20 | #PFHOF21 pic.twitter.com/rJaiSgkNPN
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 #collegefootballhttps://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!
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) August 7, 2021
📸 https://t.co/ZRQTWXeXPC#FAMU | #FAMUly | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/2dwCqQz5ZM
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‼️‼️
— Sam Rothman (@samrothman_) August 7, 2021
Tune in tonight to @NBC6News after the Olympics for sights and sounds from day 1️⃣ of fall camp!🏈 #GramFam🐯 pic.twitter.com/spqJsPo5hX
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