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Saturday, January 1, 2022

Coming January 8 | Will Florida A&M University All-American LB Isaiah Land Step Into NCAA History?

Congratulations to the three outstanding FCS players who are invited to the 2021 Stats Perform Buck Buchanan Award presentation as well as all 25 finalists:@MSUBobcats_FB LB Troy Andersen@FAMU_FB LB Isaiah Land@MontanaGrizFB LB Patrick O'Connell
https://t.co/3782oNdF10
— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) December 8, 2021

BIG CONGRATULATIONS to @IsaiahLand716 as he’s headed to Frisco, Texas as he’s one of the top-three vote getters for the Buck Buchanan Award! #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/7U6lVBHiWV
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) December 8, 2021+

🗣🗣🗣#FAMULY #SomethingSpecialHappeningOnTheHill #WhyNotUs #LeaveNoDoubt https://t.co/RfAT0bARgE
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) December 24, 2021

Dont normally see 6'4 lanky dudes squat like this. #SWOLEPHI @IsaiahLand716 550lbs for reps pic.twitter.com/bWlVAWbsgc
— Coach Brooks (@CoachBrooks5) March 5, 2020

Marty O'Brien | Hampton University lands ‘dynamic threat’ in Phoebus star Kymari Gray as Pirates announce eight new football recruits

Prunty said Gray had offers from Maryland, Coastal Carolina, Norfolk State, North Carolina A&T, Akron and Campbell.

Hampton University lands ‘dynamic threat’ in Phoebus star Kymari Gray as Pirates announce eight new football recruits - Daily Press https://t.co/M2n91vrF2v
— Robert Prunty (@Coachp_Hampton) December 16, 2021

Welcome @Cameronmcgill74 to your Home by the Sea! pic.twitter.com/xVhwtkbfgO
— Robert Prunty (@Coachp_Hampton) December 15, 2021

Welcome @mays_malcolm to your Home by the Sea! pic.twitter.com/QmUScQKbpK
— Robert Prunty (@Coachp_Hampton) December 15, 2021

Welcome @KevinJdefense to your Home by the Sea! pic.twitter.com/hHsrH1jsGE
— Robert Prunty (@Coachp_Hampton) December 15, 2021

Welcome Javen Johnson to your Home by the Sea! pic.twitter.com/2qJXjWwwjY
— Robert Prunty (@Coachp_Hampton) December 15, 2021

Welcome @jamison_bryce to your Home by the Sea! pic.twitter.com/eU0gQZqWqe
— Robert Prunty (@Coachp_Hampton) December 15, 2021

Welcome @kymarigray04 to your Home by the Sea! pic.twitter.com/jT1WpUjIfn
— Robert Prunty (@Coachp_Hampton) December 15, 2021

Welcome @AbeUqdah to your Home by the Sea! pic.twitter.com/qtagtDPoP8
— Robert Prunty (@Coachp_Hampton) December 15, 2021

Welcome @_T_Everett to your Home by the Sea! pic.twitter.com/di0lxrjYHd
— Robert Prunty (@Coachp_Hampton) December 15, 2021

Tennessee State Women's Basketball Improves to 2-0 after Morehead State Win

Tatyana Davis led us with 17 points in the win at Morehead State on Saturday. Up next is a tough home battle against UT Martin on Thursday at 1 p.m.

🎟 https://t.co/rDi3IrV6Tx https://t.co/so4cC0fKdB #Pressplay
— TSU Women’s Basketball (@TSUTigersWBB) January 1, 2022

For the first time since the 2014-15 season, we are 2-0 to start @OVCSports play. I wonder how that season ended. #IYKYK pic.twitter.com/YpdPX3XNCK
— TSU Women’s Basketball (@TSUTigersWBB) January 1, 2022

WATCH | The First to Do It - The Life and Times of Earl Lloyd | West Virginia State University

Coming Soon! | Florida A&M University All-American DB Markquese Bell at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl | Pasadena, CA

The NFLPA Collegiate Bowl is the premier postseason all-star game for draft-eligible college players.

The coaches & staff at @FAMU_FB rave about @MarkqueseB, his work ethic, leadership by example, and his love of ball. He's also one heckuva 🏈 player and we can't wait to 👀 the big fella compete out at the @RoseBowlStadium in the @NFLPABowl! #LeaveNoDoubt https://t.co/hb1LhC0I0J
— Dane Vandernat (@DVandernat) December 30, 2021

Always love the positive feedback we get from #NFL scouts about how easy we make facilitating participants' interviews! And with teams not splitting their scouting staff between the @NFLPABowl & @ShrineBowl this year, considerably more scouts are expected to be in attendance! https://t.co/sol21hdnFo
— Dane Vandernat (@DVandernat) November 21, 2021

There aren’t many venues as storied as the Rose Bowl 🌹

We’re pumped to be back in the historic stadium this year. At our game, players get the chance to showcase their talents in one of college football’s best spots.

Have you ever been to the @RoseBowlStadium?#NFLPABowl pic.twitter.com/JqEGetlYYE
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) November 29, 2021

Become a Part of the #1 Public HBCU in the Nation - Florida A&M University

Come on home! The doors of Florida A&M University are open!@gregforfamu @LRobinsonFAMU @HCWillieSimmons @FAMUNationalAA @KortneG https://t.co/V85eW41g7B
— Prez. Gregory Clark (@gregforfamu) January 1, 2022

Jean Marbella | A new program to increase diversity in the piloting ranks takes flight at UMES

Feel-good story #2 of 2022: @UMESNews & @AlaskaAir team up to get more Black pilots in the air—to remove the financial & training barriers that put a license out of reach & diversify a pilot corps that's overwhelmingly white & male. True North = true gem. https://t.co/O9iRVHLUzx
— Jay A. Perman, MD (@JayPerman) January 1, 2022

WATCH | As we reflect on some of the greatest FAMU Moments of 2021, check out some of the amazing things that happened this year under President Robinson's leadership!

As we reflect on some of the greatest #FAMUMoments of 2021, check out some of the amazing things that happened this year under President Robinson's leadership! Thank you President Robinson for always putting our students first! https://t.co/Fyhh4FewOw
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) December 31, 2021

🚨A Message from President Larry Robinson about returning to campus in the Spring. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/DCmGayWT4s
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) January 1, 2022

𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗨!!

🐍 x 👑

𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗨!!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 https://t.co/Cc6Cv4An6T
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) January 1, 2022

Toledo transfer DB Saeed Holt committed to Alabama A&M

Toledo transfer DB Saeed Holt committed to Alabama A&M https://t.co/MheH4lvUHw
— NCAA Transfer Portal (@RivalsPortal) December 31, 2021

South Carolina transfer TE Keveon Mullins committed to Jackson State

South Carolina transfer TE Keveon Mullins committed to Jackson State @rivalsmike https://t.co/4ffGpZlg7g
— NCAA Transfer Portal (@RivalsPortal) January 1, 2022

WATCH | Top tier UAPB female basketball player hopes more Power 5 athletes transfer to an HBCU | Desmond Nugent

Top tier UAPB female basketball player hopes more Power 5 athletes transfer to an HBCU https://t.co/OxpifxWaB7
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 1, 2022

WATCH @ 1 PM ET on ESPN+ | N.C. A&T Women's Basketball Returns to Action On New Year's Day

Gameday: @LadyAggieBall looks to bounce back in the battle of former MEAC schools with a trip to Hampton, Va., to face Hampton Saturday at 1 p.m.

Live stats: https://t.co/4CPxL7t6BR

ESPN+: https://t.co/bA3ghBx45w pic.twitter.com/odY9ypIS2u
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) January 1, 2022

Women's Basketball Returns to Action On New Year's Day https://t.co/sJ97gJpIoB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 1, 2022

SWAC Women's Basketball Game Day: Jan. 3-5

SWAC Women's Basketball Game Day: Jan. 3-5 https://t.co/6PHQAvwtV8
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 1, 2022

WATCH | HBCU Family, don’t miss the Aristocrat of Bands’ historic performance in the 2022 Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, CA | Live Stream/Playback Below

TSU Family, don’t miss the Aristocrat of Bands’ historic performance in the 2022 Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, CA, on New Year’s Day. The parade will air on ABC and NBC affiliates at 10 a.m. Central. The AOB will be performing between 10:45 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. pic.twitter.com/8UEINF9kW4
— Tennessee State University (@TSUedu) December 31, 2021

The 133rd Rose Parade presented by Honda https://t.co/5sTdTzXXAE via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 1, 2022

WATCH | Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands - Disneyland | December 31, 2021

Earned, Not Given | NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Find NFL Talent at Small Schools Too ...

First stop on the road to the future: #NFLPABowl📍

CB Gregory Junior (@objunior27) out of @OuachitaFB has accepted his invite to our game. Junior has made a big impact for the Tigers all year, as he recorded a season-high eight tackles in two games.

You earned it, Gregory 👏 pic.twitter.com/64Dk9XBOXo
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) December 13, 2021

Let’s welcome a Wildcat 🐾

OL Andrew Rupcich (@rupcich_andrew) out of @CSC1853 is the latest commit to the #NFLPABowl. Rupcich is an all-around team player, as he was named to the 2021 Heart of America Athletic Conference All-North Division First Team 👏#Path2Pasadena pic.twitter.com/egHreispdx
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) December 12, 2021

Welcome aboard 👏

Defensive back Julius Faulk (@faulk_julius) out of @DeltaStateFB is the latest to commit to this year’s #NFLPABowl. Faulk made an impact for his team, including a season-high 7 tackles against West Georgia.

We’re excited to have you Julius!#Path2Pasadena pic.twitter.com/ul2jjwkwPL
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) December 7, 2021

One ticket to Pasadena please ✈️

Next #NFLPABowl commit is Anthony Blue (@anthony_blue8), defensive back from @Newberry_FB. Blue has come up big for the Wolves as he nabbed 6 total INT across the season.

Looking forward to having you at your game Anthony 😎 #Path2Pasadena pic.twitter.com/Kfu2p0fuPg
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) December 7, 2021

Love to see @NFLPABowl provide an opportunity for small school prospects who fly under the mainstream radar. Hands down the most diverse all-star game. Got talent? We will find you!🌹 https://t.co/wlr1A6CZTX
— Ric Serritella (@RicSerritella) November 11, 2021

Pasadena Provides Players A Path To The Pros! Expecting 300+ #NFL Personnel & Scouts In January. https://t.co/YJQMyq64Q1
— Ric Serritella (@RicSerritella) November 29, 2021

WATCH | Jackson State University Stars C.J. Holmes and James Houston Have Accepted Invitations to NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Hey @DeionSanders, we heard you had some playmakers over at @GoJSUTigersFB. Would they happen to be available on January 29? 🤔 We've got a thing called @NFLPABowl... @CJ3___ @Jthouston_4 pic.twitter.com/8SOkCodMxJ
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) December 20, 2021

Congrats to these 2 young men from @GoJSUTigersFB! We look forward to having you be a part of our #NFLPABowl game and continue the legacy of strong #HBCU talent 💪 https://t.co/0Ra1vTIt9x
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) December 18, 2021

Former Howard University Bison and Sam Houston State FCS National Champion WR/PR Jequez Ezzard Receives Invite to NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

A national champion who's had a prolific ✌️ yrs w/ #EatEmUpKats since transfering from @HUBISONFOOTBALL, @JequezE has legit make-miss and 🧨 ability. As a receiver, rusher and punt returner, the @NFLPABowl is a great opportunity for him to showcase to all 32 #NFL teams! https://t.co/GTw7AUr3rx
— Dane Vandernat (@DVandernat) December 30, 2021

Coming January 29 | Former South Carolina State University Bulldogs/Illinois Fighting Illini DT Roderick Perry Makes Lineup at NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

It’s official ✅

We will be seeing Roderick Perry (@roddabod92) of @IlliniFootball at the 10th Anniversary #NFLPABowl. As reliable of a DL as you could want, Perry has recorded a total of 52 tackles over the course of his career.

Let’s hear it for Roderick 👏#Path2Pasadena pic.twitter.com/ClbHXFmJYP
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) December 14, 2021

Kyle T. Mosley | Blow the Whistle Podcast: 2021 Top Stories in HBCU Football

Blow the Whistle Podcast: 2021 Top Stories in HBCU Footballhttps://t.co/WXGOQHwQR6
https://t.co/WXGOQHwQR6
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) January 1, 2022

November 20, 2021.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/HWdsjyrlIc https://t.co/xn6bsrxGLL
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 31, 2021

Kyle T. Mosley | Celebration Bowl Attendance, Viewers Outpaced Several FBS Bowl Games

Tonight’s gameday attendance at the @FLBlue Florida Classic is 54,198! #FloridaClassic #ClassicMoment #ExperienceTradition pic.twitter.com/QuBVMfrPlb
— Florida Classic (@FloridaClassic) November 20, 2021

Celebration Bowl Attendance, Viewers Outpaced Several FBS Bowl Gameshttps://t.co/rTgAQHHNIB
https://t.co/rTgAQHHNIB
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) January 1, 2022

WATCH & READ | Amanda Gorman: "New Day Lyric"

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Friday, December 31, 2021

ECU Grad Transfer CB Nolan M. Johnson Receives Offer From North Carolina A&T State Aggies

Blessed to receive an offer from North Carolina A&T 🔵🟡 @CoachBarnette @CoachT_Howard pic.twitter.com/pe6upgCcWl
— Nolan M Johnson (@NMaxJ17) December 31, 2021

https://t.co/pwgWx6qeL1
— Nolan M Johnson (@NMaxJ17) December 27, 2021

Congrats to Nolan Johnson on Graduating from ECU today. Great Accomplishment🦈🦈🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️ #TrainWithSharks pic.twitter.com/xeiEWdyFEG
— Steve Ellis (@CoachSteveEllis) December 17, 2021

SWAC Men's Basketball Game Day: Jan. 3-5

SWAC Men's Basketball Game Day: Jan. 3-5 #SWACMBB https://t.co/2bzugYMgYC
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) December 31, 2021