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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Norfolk State Spartan Legion Marching Band Voted By Fans #1 Band for 2021 Cracker Barrel NBOTB @ Houston, Texas

N.C. A https://t.co/v3z9A7Z4HS
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2021

WATCH LINK: https://meacswacsports.blogspot.com/2021/09/watch-norfolk-state-spartan-legion.html

Hula Bowl Partners with NFL Draft Diamonds for All-Star Game in Orlando

Hula Bowl Partners with NFL Draft Diamonds for All-Star Game in Orlando https://t.co/mIFEmDKwZi
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) September 7, 2021

FCS Players On 2021 NFL 53-Man Rosters

More than 120 #FCS players on NFL active 53-man rosters in Week 1

9 — NDSU
6 — Delaware
5 — EWU, Harvard
4 — Samford, JMU, UNI

25 — MVFC
17 — CAA
13 — Big Sky
11 — Ivy, SoCon https://t.co/PufKGrG1I0
— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) September 7, 2021

Big cats battle this Thursday as @ewu_athletics travels to @benedictathletics for a showdown under the lights! 🏟

Big cats battle this Thursday as @ewu_athletics travels to @benedictathletics for a showdown under the lights! 🏟

Live on ESPNU❗️ #LeadersRiseHere pic.twitter.com/eILUf2gxrf
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) September 7, 2021

IT'S GAMEWEEK for #EWUFB as the Tigers head north to Columbia, S. C. for a big, nationally televised contest against @benedict_tigers @GoTigers_BC on Thursday! Kickoff is set for 7:30pm and the game can be seen LIVE on @ESPNU! #BeatBC! #TigerPride!🐅🏈 pic.twitter.com/QaZkiHijNN
— Edward Waters Athletics (@EWU_Athletics) September 7, 2021

Tennessee State University's Aristocrat of Bands (@tsuaristocrats) will perform at halftime of Sunday's @Titans vs @AZCardinals game at @NissanStadium .

Tennessee State University's Aristocrat of Bands (@tsuaristocrats) will perform at halftime of Sunday's @Titans vs @AZCardinals game at @NissanStadium. pic.twitter.com/rsSQpDXoRu
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) September 7, 2021

Tennessee State University - Halftime Show @ the 2021 HBCU Hall of Fame ... https://t.co/aM847bMUC0 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2021

Tennessee State University ft. the Sophisticated Ladies - Loki (Sylvie T... https://t.co/HoBVdKTsH2 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2021

CIAA Announces Volleyball Weekly Honors #1

.@ECSUVikings SWEEP #CIAAVB WEEKLY HONORS! 🧹

📄 https://t.co/ruCytkYar4 pic.twitter.com/OzsvxRxdVn
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) September 7, 2021

FCS Football: 25 2022 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch

FCS players to keep watching heading toward 2022 NFL Draft (Liam Fornadel is lost to injury).https://t.co/jOZUw75RaJ pic.twitter.com/bxQgLZuncW
— Craig Haley (@CraigHaley) September 7, 2021

RattlerNation, let’s send our Head Coach Shalon Pillow @FAMUCoachPillow some warm wishes on her special day!!

#RattlerNation, let’s send our Head Coach Shalon Pillow @FAMUCoachPillow some warm wishes on her special day ‼️ Happy Birthday Coach 🎂🎊 #PACE #Strike🐍🐍 pic.twitter.com/oSjo3yegil
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) September 7, 2021

. @HCWillieSimmons has named freshman quarterback Junior Muratovic the starting quarterback for this Saturday’s game vs. Fort Valley State. Checkout the Willie Simmons Show tonight.

.@HCWillieSimmons has named freshman quarterback Junior Muratovic the starting quarterback for this Saturday’s game vs. Fort Valley State. #FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/P6gmZCCoFC
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) September 7, 2021

#RattlerNation,

Don't forget that @HCWillieSimmons, @FAMU_VB's Coach Yilmaz, and @FAMU_VB's Alexys Mann will be live at the @Hyatt House tonight at 6 PM.

Fans are welcome to join us in person.

How to watch/listen ⬇️https://t.co/vnWfi2OvzL
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) September 7, 2021

FAMU HC Willie Simmons Announces New Starting Quarterback#famu #hbcu #swac #hbcufootball #swacfootball @HCWillieSimmons @FAMU-FB @FAMUAthletics https://t.co/otKZbwElvy
https://t.co/otKZbwElvy
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) September 7, 2021

WATCH: Even though we came up short, the @orangeblossomfc is all about bringing two power house #HBCUs together to rock the house!

Even though we came up short, the @orangeblossomfc is all about bringing two power house #HBCUs together to rock the house! But please note, one game doesn’t define the season. #StrikingToTheTop pic.twitter.com/9L3euePGlA
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) September 5, 2021

Here’s @THEMARCHING100 playing my arrangement of “On It” by @jsullivanmusic & @AriLennox. Always a pleasure to write for my Alma Mater! Please tag @jsullivanmusic and @AriLennox for me! #HeauxTales pic.twitter.com/RoGERoAoPr
— Bwenden See (@BComposed) September 6, 2021

Went to my first #famu football game🐍needless to say I had a blast!! pic.twitter.com/FcOQHd7Xk8
— Kyami Cruz (@kyami_cruz) September 7, 2021

Bluefield State head football coach reflects on first game

Mitchell Stadium was packed on Saturday as the Big Blue took the field for the first time since 1981.https://t.co/3wS2kQWVIG
— WVNS Sports (@59SportsZone) September 7, 2021

This Week in Southern Athletics - September 7 - September 12

This Week in Southern Athletics - September 7 - September 12, 2021 https://t.co/0wu07bF5Ku
— Southern U. Sports (@SouthernUsports) September 7, 2021

This Week in Chicago State Athletics

This Week in Chicago State Athletics https://t.co/6TRUYngzPM
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) September 7, 2021

Pass Earns SWAC Newcomer of the Week

Pass Earns SWAC Newcomer of the Week https://t.co/ysOMbRn22I
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) September 7, 2021

Price-Spraggins voted RRAC Attacker of the Week

Price-Spraggins voted RRAC Attacker of the Week https://t.co/ega24fenFI
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2021

https://t.co/zIj1b0QoLO pic.twitter.com/0JTRjYiEOk
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) September 6, 2021

Ten Black Newspapers Create Platform to Tell Black Stories

Ten Black publications are creating a platform to tell stories of Black experiences. https://t.co/Hi6bjikPXP
— BNC (@BNCNews) September 7, 2021

Monday, September 6, 2021

VB: Bowie State Volleyball Begins 2021 Season at Delaware State Tuesday

VB: Bowie State Volleyball Begins 2021 Season at Delaware State Tuesday

🔗https://t.co/w2BiJdVp5n
— BSU Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) September 6, 2021

HBCUs and NFL partnering to advance football opportunities

HBCUs and NFL partnering to advance football opportunities https://t.co/erCgB7eUa0
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2021

First look: Top story lines, kickoff details for Clemson vs SC State football game

First look: Top story lines, kickoff details for Clemson vs SC State football game https://t.co/N89iV1He2M
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2021

#MEACFB: Step in & VOTE on your favorite FB play from Week 1 - Visit http://meacsports.com, scroll to the fan poll, & vote for your fave!!

#MEACFB: Step in & VOTE on your favorite FB play from Week 1 - Visit https://t.co/c6rcZaBW0h, scroll to the fan poll, & vote for your fave‼️ Hurry - poll closes at 9 a.m. on Wednesday‼️ @SCStateAthletic @DSUHornets @NSUSpartans #MEACPride👏#MEACStrong💪 pic.twitter.com/vcRmCSsoEP
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) September 6, 2021

Willie Simmons Live presented by Hyatt House returns Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 6 PM.

Willie Simmons Live presented by Hyatt House returns Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 6 PM.

Mike Thomas will be joined by @HCWillieSimmons and later on by @FAMU_VB's Gokhan Yilmaz and a student-athlete to discuss the volleyball season.

How to watch/listen ⬇️ https://t.co/vnWfi2OvzL
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) September 6, 2021

WHAT. A. PLAY.

FAMU’s Bishop Bonnett saves what could’ve ended up being a TD for Jackson State 🙌 pic.twitter.com/TLnMq83J13
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) September 5, 2021

Cheer also showed out in Miami yesterday!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/83LnmvYIlC
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) September 6, 2021

A look back at the history: Bluefield State College football

ICYMI: Bluefield State College played its first football game since 1980 on Saturday. WVVA took a look back at the history of Big Blue football ahead of the game. (@BlfdState @bstatesports) https://t.co/Q7TL5Bg4Qo
— WVVA Sports (@WVVASPORTS) September 7, 2021

Urban named SWAC Specialist of the Week

Urban named SWAC Specialist of the Week https://t.co/3XR6s0QSjV
— GSU_Tigers (@GSU_TIGERS) September 6, 2021

MEAC Coaches Quotes & Notes - Sept. 6

MEAC Coaches Quotes & Notes - Sept. 6 https://t.co/wfBQRRLXg8 via @ktmoze
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 7, 2021

MEAC Football Week 1: Results, top performers, team of the week

MEAC Week 1 results, top performers, takeaways (via @saturdayblitz) https://t.co/QzJRAPmC6f
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 6, 2021