There is a story behind two of the best 400m runners in the world attending @ncatsuaggies and here it is. @jun1or_77 @NCATAGGIES #AggiePride #Gold https://t.co/bhgwA750KS pic.twitter.com/RTzvnaatQN
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) August 9, 2021
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Monday, August 9, 2021
WATCH: Ross Jr., Stewart's Journey to Gold Started in 2016
Aggies Will Start Football Season As Top-25 Team
There are three @BigSouthSports teams in the @FCS_STATS preseason top-25 football poll including your @NCATAGGIES. @NCATFootball #Sept4 https://t.co/ATx4emd3n6 pic.twitter.com/pjpOxsM4gl
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) August 9, 2021
We been working #CampLife #StillHumblebutHungry #AggiePride pic.twitter.com/PgmXD8L5eW
— Aggie Pride (@NCATFootball) August 9, 2021
ESPN's First Take cancels all live road shows, will no longer come to Memphis in September for the Southern Heritage Classic
The Southern Heritage Classic is scheduled for Sept. 11 after not being held last year due to the pandemic. https://t.co/fdnvRWqwo7
— Commercial Appeal (@memphisnews) August 9, 2021
WATCH: @NCATAGGIES Randolph Ross Jr.speaks with @WFMY on return from the Tokyo Olympics.
CONGRATS, AGGIES! Randall Ross Jr. and Trevor Stewart won gold in the Men’s 4x400m Relay. 🥇 https://t.co/w7JEZLWAET
— WFMY News 2 (@WFMY) August 9, 2021
great to talk with @NCATAGGIES Randolph Ross Jr. after he arrived back in @greensborocity tonight. Ross was part of @usatf Men's 4x400 relay team that won #Gold in the Tokyo Olympics. @WFMY @ncatsuaggies @WhoIsHLM pic.twitter.com/uwFRiSVCn1
— Brian Hall (@bhallwfmy) August 9, 2021
The @NCATAGGIES are back and they have gold and bronze. @usatf pic.twitter.com/Daa43u78fP
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) August 9, 2021
We’re motivated to start our Monday and week off just like this! Congratulations again to @NCATAGGIES very own @strevor1 and @jun1or_77. Thank you for showing us what dreams…and AGGIES…are made of 💙💛!! pic.twitter.com/lUy2mfGy3I
— NC A&T Admissions (@NCATAdmissions) August 9, 2021
The whole squad in the @𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗷𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀!
Took care of business again. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/z2X3pCDdKu
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) August 9, 2021
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 @𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗷𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀! #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #ThinkBig pic.twitter.com/bT3eNwcDS9
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) August 9, 2021
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
Brought The King to the beach!
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) August 6, 2021
Can't wait to wear these 🔥 @KingJames shoes tonight!#FAMU | #Rattlers | #FAMUly | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/iwf9m2QzIX
WATCH: Xavier University of Louisiana Welcomes Nathan Cochran!, Executive Director of Athletics & Recreation
Meet the new boss, Nathan Cochran, and his wife in this 6½-minute YouTube video: https://t.co/49IbvtNtdI#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #HBCU@xula1925 @XULAalumni @1925society @XULAStuAffairs @XULASGA @XULANAA1 @AD_Nate_Cochran pic.twitter.com/YNWwJEHAcB
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) August 6, 2021
New boss @AD_Nate_Cochran is in this updated video.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #HBCU@MyBCSN1 @XULA1925 @XULAalumni @XULAStuAffairs @TheYardHBCU @HBCUGameday @DrKenyattaCavil @NAIAHoopsReport @XULAAdmissions @AlexHbcu @RRACsports @nabjprez2011 pic.twitter.com/no5Rl02VGf
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) August 3, 2021
Sunday, August 8, 2021
After defying 2019 expectations, Savannah State football team takes lofty prediction in stride
ICYMI: Coverage of @SavannahStateFB at @TheSIAC Football Media Day https://t.co/yq3K3QWjpD @SavStateTigers @savannahstate @CoachShawnQuinn
— Nathan Dominitz (@NathanDominitz) July 30, 2021
Delaware State Hornets Begin 2021 Fall Preseason Camp
HORNETS BEGIN 2021 FALL PRESEASON CAMP https://t.co/c0ntcMybyB
— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) August 7, 2021
It's go time: WSSU will get back to the football practice field this week
Rams didn't have a season in 2020 and were just 4-6 in 2019 https://t.co/t5MNatzpTL
— Winston-Salem Journal (@JournalNow) August 8, 2021
WATCH: So deserving of this honor.
WATCH - During his @ProFootballHOF speech, @SCStateAthletic alum @donnie_shell shared a story about a reporter who told him he was a longshot to make the Steelers.
— Chandler Mack (@chandlerdmack) August 8, 2021
"I told him I'm from @SCSTATE1896 , Willie Jeffries told me I have a good chance to make it."@WLTX @SCState_Fb pic.twitter.com/GjXC3Wnbbh
The unveil 🙌@donnie_shell | @ProFootballHOF | 📺: @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/6F3nbzjk6Y
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 8, 2021
So deserving of this honor.@donnie_shell | #PFHOF20 | 📺: @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/S8EiWGFxo6
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 8, 2021
.@donnie_shell is officially a member of the @ProFootballHOF. #PFHOF20 pic.twitter.com/MTLjKfRW6r
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 8, 2021
South Carolina States own @donnie_shell!
— South Carolina State Football (@SCState_Fb) August 8, 2021
Just AMAZING!#SoHard#BiteDown#FearTheBite#NFLHof
🔴🔵🐶🏈 pic.twitter.com/movj6YhpX5
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
WATCH: Even in Canton, you gotta rep the squad.
Even in Canton, you gotta rep the squad.@lookitin | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/vBWN3tUhIS
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 7, 2021
.@lookitin receives his Gold Jacket from his presenter and agent, James Salono.#PFHOF20 | @Eagles pic.twitter.com/RSQR01Za2B
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 7, 2021
We salute alumnus and former @SouthernU_FB player Harold Carmichael on his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame!
— Southern University (@SouthernU_BR) August 7, 2021
The Jacksonville, FL native was voted into the Hall with the 2020 class, but because of #COVID19, induction was delayed. #WeAreSouthern #HBCU #NFL pic.twitter.com/pwQfif8njK
Welcome to football immortality, @lookitin!#PFHOF20 | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/BLRrM7XFmL
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 7, 2021
Forever cemented in Canton.@lookitin | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/rEU75cW1kO
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 7, 2021
4-time Pro Bowl Selection
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 8, 2021
3-time Second-Team All-Pro
NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
1980 NFL Man of the Year
Hall of Famer@lookitin | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/Smaeb1zOVC
Texans’ Tytus Howard displays versatility, aggressiveness at guard and tackle
Texans’ Tytus Howard displays versatility, aggressiveness at guard and tackle. @SportsTalk790 @iHeartRadio @levelstothis_2 @HoustonTexans @malkikawa @PeterAriz @FirstRoundMgmt @BamaStateFB https://t.co/ck373ZAjI0
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 8, 2021
Here is another HBCU player DRAFTED in Round 1, Pick 23, 2019 NFL Draft, who played ALL his college football at Alabama State University. If you can play, the NFL will come get you. The gateway to the NFL and a great college degree is at the HBCUs. Join the movement!! https://t.co/aOICnYL2uK
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2021
Predicting the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2022
With the 2021 class in the books, who will be in the 2022 class?
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) August 9, 2021
Take a look at our predictions for next year’s group! ⬇️⬇️https://t.co/eQax5ZxJNG
Talladega Men's Soccer: 2021 Men's Soccer Schedule Released
Men's Soccer: 2021 Men's Soccer Schedule Released
— Talladega College Athletics (@DegaTornadoes) August 9, 2021
- https://t.co/tphWUZHivc pic.twitter.com/80B2temi4h
WATCH: The @ShawUFootball team hit the field today for the first practice of the fall.
The @ShawUFootball team hit the field today for the first practice of the fall. Talked with @CoachAJ_Jones and linebacker Devon Hunt about where these @ShawBears will be this year in the end. @WNCN @CIAAForLife @HBCUGameday pic.twitter.com/mQRThbvrsw
— Chris Clark (@ChrisClark_) August 8, 2021
All eyes are on Deion Sanders and Jackson State as @theswac prepares for fall football
All eyes are on Deion Sanders and Jackson State as @theswac prepares for fall footballhttps://t.co/W2O6jTIEVS
— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) August 8, 2021
VIDEO: @JCSUSports debuts and reacts to new football uniforms.
VIDEO: @JCSUSports debuts and reacts to new football uniforms. https://t.co/XLXoONtaMf via @YouTube
— The Charlotte Post (@thecharpost) August 8, 2021
SCSU’s Marching 101 gets back in the rhythm
After being away from campus for an extended period due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, South Carolina State University’s Marching 101 Band is finally getting back to the rhythm of things. https://t.co/beL4uN7Dsd
— The T&D (@TheTandD) August 8, 2021
5 NFL players set for huge contracts after Josh Allen, Darius Leonard extensions
5 NFL players set for huge contracts after Josh Allen, Darius Leonard extensions https://t.co/vgyH2hAiJg #Featured #NFL #AtlantaFalcons
— Sportsnaut (@Sportsnaut) August 8, 2021
WATCH: Almost go-time for @BamaStateFB
Almost go-time for @BamaStateFB
— Hailey Sutton (@_HaileySutton) August 8, 2021
STORY: https://t.co/plTSDygWwq pic.twitter.com/6zDvjSIEzt
WATCH: The best in the game isn't going anywhere.
INDIANAPOLIS — Former South Carolina State two-time Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year Darius Leonard always believed he was the best linebacker in football. https://t.co/ZjYxCM12Ns
— The T&D (@TheTandD) August 8, 2021
The best in the game isn't going anywhere. 😈 pic.twitter.com/tOWGk2pGfG
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) August 8, 2021
🔒d up, congrats brotha! https://t.co/6q3xjAxtyz
— Quenton Nelson (@BigQ56) August 8, 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
Panther Football Get Camp Underway Under the Friday Night Lights
Panther Football Get Camp Underway Under the Friday Night Lights https://t.co/5CeHHBIp7k
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 8, 2021
Rod Walker: HBCUs have produced their share of Pro Football Hall of Famers. Are more on the way?
Rod Walker: HBCUs have produced their share of Pro Football Hall of Famers. Are more on the way? https://t.co/9SblJHIAIn via @nolanews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 8, 2021
Retweet if you agree: #PutKenInCanton #PutKenInCanton #PutKenInCanton #PutKenInCanton #PutKenInCanton #PutKenInCanton #PutKenInCanton #PutKenInCanton #PutKenInCanton #PutKenInCanton #PutKenInCanton #PutKenInCanton #PutKenInCanton #PutKenInCanton #PutKenInCanton #PutKenInCanton pic.twitter.com/xcGcg3ceeZ
— BENGALS TALK 🗣 (@BengalsTalk) August 8, 2021
Absolutely! Bengals Ken Riley (FAMU) and Steelers L.C. Greenwood (UAPB) are worthy and long overdue. Darius Leonard, Colts (SCSU) and Terron Armstead, Saints (UAPB) stories are still being written. The HBCU well is not dry, but under re-construction. https://t.co/R3aLVAPIJq
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 8, 2021
WATCH: Former UAPB's Martaveous McKnight’s offensive arsenal is a defensive nightmare!
🗣️Martaveous McKnight’s (@Tay__Mcknight ) offensive arsenal is a defensive nightmare! 🥶
— Manchester Giants (@McrGiants) August 6, 2021
🔗FULL STORY: https://t.co/jEetxfwAuS#IAMGIANT #britishbasketball pic.twitter.com/hqfuMsxDm8
Southern Legend Harold Carmichael Makes Long-Awaited Entry to Pro Football Hall of Fame
"Eagles Nation, thank you! To me, you are the best fans in the world!" - @lookitin#PFHOF20 | @Eagles | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/UNJy221zT4
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 8, 2021
First Look: The Bronzed Bust of @lookitin!#PFHOF20 | @Eagles pic.twitter.com/gyitoIvoDT
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 7, 2021
Southern Legend Harold Carmichael to Make Long-Awaited Entry to Pro Football Hall of Fame https://t.co/qyez1zlcfd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 8, 2021
Now on display: The Centennial Class of 2020 Bronzed Busts #PFHOF20 pic.twitter.com/tQfscJH54z
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 8, 2021