Today marks the two-month anniversary unveil of our @SouthernCompany Celebrating HBCUs exhibit! Experience this wonderful permanent exhibit @cfbhall this college football season and beyond. #SouthernCompany #HBCU #CollegeFootball #HOF #ATL https://t.co/nxG37IeDFb pic.twitter.com/l8GtcapN78
— College Football Hall of Fame (@cfbhall) August 19, 2021
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Thursday, August 19, 2021
WATCH: Check out the Southern Co. HBCU Exhibit at the College Football Hall of Fame
Panther Sports Network Chats with Head Men's and Women’s Tennis Coach Duane Williams
Panther Sports Network Chats with Head Men's and Women’s Tennis Coach Duane Williams https://t.co/FsWBJrYD5X
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) August 19, 2021
Faculty at Spelman College demand COVID-19 guidance from leaders, refuse to teach in-person
JUST IN: Faculty at Spelman College are demanding COVID-19 guidance from leaders, refusing to teach in-person: https://t.co/CvkNI69NKP
— CBS46 (@cbs46) August 19, 2021
Back on TV: Saint Augustine's University reboots community television channel
Back on TV: @SAU_News reboots community television channel https://t.co/z5ROmUskdK via @ABC11_WTVD
— John Clark ABC11 (@JohnClarkABC11) August 18, 2021
Spring Hill Badgers Volleyball picked Preseason No. 1 in SIAC West poll; Sweeps top honors -
The @sprhill @SHCVolleyball team was picked Preseason No. 1 in @TheSIAC West poll; Sweeps top honors #HillYEAH #PurpleUp #DoItBig https://t.co/cWMwoeIEcV
— Spring Hill Badgers (@SHCBADGERS) August 19, 2021
Four Lady Tigers Recognized as NTCA All-Academic
Four Lady Tigers Recognized as NTCA All-Academic https://t.co/6aBDy3JbMs
— GSU_Tigers (@GSU_TIGERS) August 19, 2021
2021: Big South Conference Preview | The Analyst
2021 @BigSouthSports Preview: Three teams (@MUHawksFB @kennesawstfb @NCATFootball) are ranked in the preseason for the first time.https://t.co/DtImWtkWYJ
— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) August 19, 2021
Dillard University AD Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes Featured on "In the Margins" Podcast by Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Podcast Feature: @GeauxDU's Athletic Director @KikiBakerBarnes was recently featured on the "In the Margins" podcast by Ralph Newell of @DiverseIssues #MyDU #GeauxBleu
— Dillard Athletics (@GeauxDU) August 19, 2021
👇🏿https://t.co/knJEQSG4py
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@FAMU_FB isn’t the only team preparing for the OBC!
Tickets are on sale for the Orange Blossom Classic ❗
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) August 19, 2021
Purchase your tickets online at Ticketmaster, call the JSU ticket office at 601-354-6021 or email at jsuticketoffice@jsums.edu 🎟️ #IBelieve + #BleedTheeBlue + #ProtectTheeBlock pic.twitter.com/dzuKTZeCS1
.@FAMU_FB isn’t the only team preparing for the OBC!
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) August 19, 2021
Purchase your Orange Blossom Classic tickets today!
🎟 https://t.co/LbStAcYHEN#FAMU | #Rattlers | #FAMUly | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/Dn5ixoAfP4
.@BCUVolleyball 5th in SWAC Preseason Poll
. 5th in SWAC Preseason Poll - Bethune-Cookman University Athletics https://t.co/0GwmjynLXZ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 19, 2021
FAMU players begin to separate themselves in the rotation for starters, reserves
FAMU players begin to separate themselves in the rotation for starters, reserves https://t.co/B1W6DPj2ya
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 19, 2021
Guardians of the Quarterback#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/mQwNLCrdso
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) August 19, 2021
Meet #FAMU transfer safety Antwan Collier. He and the rest of his fellow safeties will be the next feature on the 30 for 30 series. Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/dlFm0tQDEu
— Married 2 the Game (@married2game1) August 19, 2021
Tallahassee federal courthouse could be named after first Black state Supreme Court justice
Joseph Hatchett "continue(s) to inspire the people of Florida," Congressman Al Lawson says. https://t.co/lXO1puxHdr
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 19, 2021
WATCH: FAMU volleyball outlook: Rattlers thrilled about return of play, face long road schedule to begin season
🐍🐍🐍#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/fnV9GuNv1P
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) August 19, 2021
FAMU volleyball outlook: Rattlers thrilled about return of play, face long road schedule to begin season https://t.co/ZyeSU9BTUB
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 19, 2021
Cheyenne Washington Signs With Morgan State
🐻🎳Cheyenne Washington Signs✍️with @MorganStWBowl
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) August 19, 2021
Read🆙👉https://t.co/MccXiwmMEp@MEACSports | @UnderArmour #GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/LBFQfbU291
SCHEDULE: 2021 ‘Classic for Columbus’ offers more than a dozen events
SCHEDULE: 2021 ‘Classic for Columbus’ offers more than a dozen events https://t.co/PtmImrSDrH
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 19, 2021
'Whatever I can do to help the team,' Southern's Kordell Caldwell juggles law school and fall camp
'Whatever I can do to help the team,' Southern's Kordell Caldwell juggles law school and fall camp https://t.co/BtIXU0k57E via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 19, 2021
Southern offense dominates first scrimmage with 'explosive' tempo
Southern offense dominates first scrimmage with 'explosive' tempo https://t.co/D7Zm1cxiul via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 19, 2021
Rattlers drop exhibition to FSU - Florida A&M
#Rattlers drop exhibition to FSU.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #FangsUp🐍 https://t.co/vriQLcKzxH
— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) August 19, 2021
#RattlerNation SHOWED UP for @FAMU_VB's exhibition match vs. FSU.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/OouEMtfwSa
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) August 18, 2021
It's time for some #Rattler volleyball!!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/T3omDqF9wx
— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) August 18, 2021
VIDEO: FAMU volleyball head coach Gokhan Yilmaz previews 2021 season
VIDEO: FAMU volleyball head coach Gokhan Yilmaz previews 2021 season https://t.co/9wDnDQvQME
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 19, 2021
After taking the first set, the #Rattlers drop three straight to FSU.
— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) August 19, 2021
FAMU - 1
FSU - 3#FAMU | #FAMUly | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/Dq3IYa0bHA
VIDEO: FAMU volleyball middle hitter Karina Pressior on returning to action in 2021
VIDEO: FAMU volleyball middle hitter Karina Pressior on returning to action in 2021 https://t.co/HPfU8LTWPR
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 19, 2021
Here are the numbers from the first set.
— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) August 18, 2021
FAMU - 1
FSU - 0#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/LclRlMpazA
That feeling when you take the first set!
— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) August 18, 2021
FAMU - 25 (1)
FSU - 23 (0)#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/KCRahQ7W5N
SC STATE FOOTBALL: 'Burner' receiver is back after '19 injury
South Carolina State redshirt senior Will Vereen caught a pass early in the Bulldogs intrasquad scrimmage Saturday at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. https://t.co/jABV2o71nL
— The T&D (@TheTandD) August 18, 2021
Kentucky State looks to build on success of 2019 team
Kentucky State looks to build on success of 2019 team https://t.co/NqonnepRHf via @statejournal
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 19, 2021
Cochran begins XULA tenure with a campus celebration
Cochran begins XULA tenure with a campus celebration
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) August 19, 2021
story: https://t.co/shBEkG3BDy#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #HBCU pic.twitter.com/9a9iCyyPiS
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Shaw football eager to go after last season sacked by COVID-19
Special thanks to @GameDayCharlie & @BridgetCondon_ for the coverage. @ShawUFootball #TrustTheProcesshttps://t.co/xJjdRha1qm
— Shaw Athletics (@ShawBears) August 18, 2021
FAMU 30 for 30: Rattler nickelbacks use hybrid skills to take on rush and play pass coverage
FAMU 30 for 30: Rattler nickelbacks use hybrid skills to take on rush and play pass coverage https://t.co/PgaTxsgwa7
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 18, 2021