Women's Basketball Opens MEAC Play at UMES https://t.co/nQebLxKPUj
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) January 17, 2022
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Monday, January 17, 2022
Howard Women's Basketball Opens MEAC Play at UMES
This week’s @GEICO Trojan Athletes of the Week features performances by WBB’s Valerie Samuel and MBB’s Marquis Freeman.
This week’s @GEICO Trojan Athletes of the Week features performances by WBB’s Valerie Samuel and MBB’s Marquis Freeman.Samuel posted 11 pts in a pair of wins last week along with nine total ast. Freeman scored a career-high 11 pts shooting 3-4 from three-point range ๐ถ๐ท
— VSU Athletics (@VSUsports) January 17, 2022
#Geico pic.twitter.com/7PQZVbg0qm
WATCH | Rattlers Look for Three in a Row at MVSU
MVSU SPORTS NETWORK BASKETBALL VS FAMU https://t.co/A1uEDUdlT5 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 17, 2022
Rattlers Look for Three in a Row at MVSU.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #ThinkBig https://t.co/4MJqZ4qxan
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball ๐ (@FAMU_MBB) January 17, 2022
“๐๐ผ๐๐๐ฎ ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐๐๐ถ๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐ป’ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ถ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐.”
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball ๐ (@FAMU_MBB) January 16, 2022
Rattlers look to get their third straight SWAC win on MLK Day at Mississippi Valley State. #FAMU | #Rattlers | #ThinkBig pic.twitter.com/1egy39cSYC
Rattlers Finish Sixth at First SWAC Round-Up - Florida A&M
Rattlers finish sixth at first SWAC round-up.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp ๐ https://t.co/49TsPMRSBv
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) January 17, 2022
WATCH | Tennessee Tech at Tennessee State Tigers | 2 pm ET on ESPN Plus
"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward..” #MLKGAMEDAY
— TSU Men's Basketball (@TSUTigersMBB) January 17, 2022
๐ Tennessee Tech
๐️ Monday
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๐ Gentry Center
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๐ https://t.co/SyuuMWmHNj#RoarCity pic.twitter.com/UMiHrjxPgV
MLK Day | All around the world and at ALL HBCUs, we honor a true man of legacy and leadership
Today we honor a great leader, civil rights activist, and icon, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
— Xavier Univ. of LA (@XULA1925) January 17, 2022
All around the world and at Xavier, we honor a true man of legacy and leadership. #MLKDay #XULA pic.twitter.com/nSILHXCGRm
Former Jackson State WR Bryan Lanier Inks Deal With OceanView Sports Agency for his NFL Representation
Former @AlabamaFTBL walk-on and @GoJSUTigersFB WR Bryan Lanier (@LottoWoo) has signed with OceanView Sports (@OVS_Agency) for his NFL representation.
— Brett Greenberg (@74Talk) December 24, 2021
Lanier, who caught @ShedeurSanders first career TD pass, has seemingly inked a deal with @HeadeusMaximum as well. pic.twitter.com/lf8o0JkAcf
Lanier’s explosive play ability is what helped him win the offensive MVP award. He will look to continue impressing scouts at Alabama’s pro day in March.
— ProFootballChase™️ (@pfootballchase) January 16, 2022
Lanier previously played at Alabama before transferring to Jackson State for the 2021 season. @AlabamaFTBL @OVS_Agency pic.twitter.com/oh73wKZIAh
Sam Houston State transfer RB Ramon Jefferson picked up an offer from Alabama A&M
Sam Houston transfer RB Ramon Jefferson picked up an offer from Alabama A&M https://t.co/4Bcf99Nzt4
— NCAA Transfer Portal (@RivalsPortal) January 16, 2022
All -American Junior Year Highlights ๐
— Ramon Jefferson (@Jefferson1Ramon) January 14, 2022
๐ฅ : @pmmedits pic.twitter.com/B5G0Xa7AAn
May grad transfer /// 1 year of eligibility left pic.twitter.com/x50ivyp8FQ
— Ramon Jefferson (@Jefferson1Ramon) January 15, 2022
The NFL Reminds Black Head Coaches They Can Clean Up But Not Lead
The NFL has a dearth of Black head coaches but at least we got a sticker and 2 decals. ๐งต https://t.co/0L8Iwv4kJk
— First and Pen (@firstandpen) January 17, 2022
CO '23 5-Star CB | Lake Gibson H.S. (Fla.) Cormani McClain Receives Offer from Coach Prime and Jackson State University
Should probably get used to this:
— LAKE GIBSON BRAVES FOOTBALL (@LakeGibsonFB) January 7, 2022
Another Accolade for @CormaniMcClain2 #BOE #RECRUITtheGIB https://t.co/luahUuUInY pic.twitter.com/Re8YZimdfj
Offers on the Table thus far for Class of 2023 Five-Star CB Cormani McClain.
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 17, 2022
The 6’1 165 CB from Lakeland, FL is ranked as the No. 3 Player in the 2023 Class (#1 CB)https://t.co/xSqXS0NCGh pic.twitter.com/GdwIp6PEGm
Cormani McClain, the top-ranked corner in the Class of 2023, going through drills at @SouthFLExpress tryouts. https://t.co/Cz0kF0uOg7 pic.twitter.com/c0FDTE5uvs
— Gaby Urrutia (@GabyUrrutia247) January 8, 2022
UPDATE: 5⭐️ Cornerback, Cormani McClain take an Unofficial visit to the University Of Florida later this month he tells me. 247Sports Composite currently ranks McClain as the No. 4 overall prospect and the No. 1 Cornerback in the 2023 recruiting class. pic.twitter.com/30MgZDcZIA
— BeGatorsToday! (@BeGatorsToday) January 9, 2022
Congrats to Jackson State WR Joshua Lanier for earning MVP at the Tropical Bowl
Congrats to Jackson State WR Joshua Lanier @1lottolanier for earning MVP at the Tropical Bowl @TropicalBowlUSA ๐๐ฅ๐ pic.twitter.com/ohX2G2udga
— For The Culture HBCU (@4theculturehbcu) January 16, 2022
Congrats to @1lottolanier for being named Offensive MVP of the Tropical Bowl in Orlando! pic.twitter.com/swfz78VyCJ
— Tiger Talk with the 1400 Klub - The Podcast (@TigerTalk1400) January 16, 2022
WATCH | MVSU Delta Devils DL Jeremiah Caine dominates at the SPIRAL Tropical Bowl
#MVSU #DeltaDevils DL Jeremiah Caine (@JeremiahCaine) in the @TropicalBowlUSA ๐ธ: @ThaRealSleep pic.twitter.com/oSQmzHKzjj
— IG: @SleeperAthletes (@SleeperAth1etes) January 17, 2022
God is Good All The Time ๐๐พ https://t.co/VDBciPGe6p
— Jeremiah Caine (@JeremiahCaine) January 17, 2022
Thank You God & @TropicalBowlUSA for blessing me with the opportunities to totally DOMINATE the best FBS talent. I was able to DOMINATE EVERY PLAY & It increased my Draft Stock. ๐๐๐พ pic.twitter.com/1drsHQkivq
— Jeremiah Caine (@JeremiahCaine) January 17, 2022
From Walk-On to NFL HBCU Combine, MVSU Jerry Garner is Chunchula Made!!
Just a Walk-on from Chunchula, Alabama, a lil country town where a lot of people don’t make it out. Don’t tell me what my God can’t do! I’m living out my dreams and trusting him through the whole process ๐๐พ‼️๐ฏ.#AllGloryToGod #251 pic.twitter.com/LF3L9IS0Jw
— Jerry Garner (@jerrygarner48) January 11, 2022
Jerry Garner from Mississippi Valley State will prove to be the best player in the 2022 NFL draft! A diamond in the rough like Jerry Rice, Ashley Ambrose, Deacon Jones, etc! Valley's offensive linemen, running backs are also excellent players! A lot to look at the Valley! https://t.co/HrtG9PISHD pic.twitter.com/Ij8cDSDKK5
— westley (@westley31) January 15, 2022
Mississippi Valley Competes At Vulcan Invitational During Indoor Opener
Mississippi Valley Competes At Vulcan Invitational During Indoor Opener https://t.co/ub1UM10XdG
— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) January 16, 2022
MLK Day: The Devilettes Way
MLK Day: The Devilettes Way https://t.co/5vnxSCxiKC
— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) January 17, 2022
MVSU Men’s Basketball Hosts FAMU On MLK Day
Men’s Basketball Hosts FAMU On MLK Day https://t.co/IFJGUgFztG
— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) January 17, 2022
Former Ventura College DB Cail Jackson Has Committed To Alabama State.
Thankful for everyone that has helped me get to this point!
— Cail Jack . (@CailJacksonJr) January 16, 2022
Ready to compete in the SWAC! ๐ #Bearbuilt ➡️ #VCFF ➡️ #Swarmas1 pic.twitter.com/bU9MzmurWT
Former Ventura College DB Cail Jackson Has Committed To Alabama State. ๐
— LIGHT ON S๐ ฟ️ORTS (@LightOnSports) January 17, 2022
• 6’1” 190 Lbs#SWARMAs1 #Committed22 pic.twitter.com/85MRwOWBgo
Former Iowa State LB Dae’Shawn Davis Has Committed To Southern University
Former Iowa State LB Dae’Shawn Davis Has Committed To Southern University. ๐
— LIGHT ON S๐ ฟ️ORTS (@LightOnSports) January 17, 2022
• 247 Sports 3 ⭐️
• 6’0” 218 Lbs#GeauxJags #Committed22 @DavisDaeshawn pic.twitter.com/7VvpLjQEJ1
— DaeDae (@DavisDaeshawn) December 14, 2021
Iowa State has made a late addition to its 2019 recruiting class, landing a commitment from Cleveland linebacker Daeshawn Davis, who visited the first weekend of February: https://t.co/xBUuJ9bN2j pic.twitter.com/hgBYODhBB4
— Alex Halsted (@AlexHalsted) February 9, 2019
FAMU Rattlers Would Like To Welcome Ex Iowa State Starting Safety Kym-Mani King To The Family!! | 2-Yr. Eligibility
Uh oh.. https://t.co/YSVJhSyKSO
— C H O S E N 1 ๐ค (@AricHorne4) January 16, 2022
Real Dawg‼️‼️ https://t.co/2q8d5ZmeQu
— Coach Ris (@Coach2Bless) January 10, 2022
Man on a mission i can't be stopped, a limitless being will forever be on the top.#Rattlers #famu pic.twitter.com/fBqUg6F1na
— Kym-Mani King (@kymmani22) January 16, 2022
Former Iowa State DB Kym-Mani King Has Committed To FAMU. ๐
— LIGHT ON S๐ ฟ️ORTS (@LightOnSports) January 17, 2022
• 247 Sports 3 ⭐️
• 5’10” 185 Lbs#FAMULY #Committed22 @kymmani22 pic.twitter.com/DmC4ZnkllZ
Jim Henry | 'Rolling up your sleeves.' FAMU football coach Willie Simmons continues program's rebuild
The @FAMU_FB Rattlers must compete at the highest level their capability allows to remain relevant at the HBCU and Football Championship Subdivision levels.
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) January 16, 2022
https://t.co/x5Rm58tXD7
VIDEO: FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons on the program outlook for 2022 | Rory Sharrock
VIDEO: FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons on the program outlook for 2022 https://t.co/knZYuRzY3e via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 17, 2022
Jerry Rice says coaching is starting to 'cross his mind' because of Deion Sanders | Khari Thompson
Now, with a renewed spotlight on HBCU football and longtime rival Deion Sanders coaching at Jackson State, Jerry Rice told Sports Illustrated that he's starting to think about coaching. https://t.co/2vP2Xiu1PG
— CL Sports (@CLSports) January 15, 2022
Sunday, January 16, 2022
Former Arkansas OL Ray Curry Jr Flips Commitment From Alabama A&M To Alabama State.
Former Arkansas OL Ray Curry Jr Flips Commitment From Alabama A&M To Alabama State. ๐
— LIGHT ON S๐ ฟ️ORTS (@LightOnSports) January 16, 2022
• 247 Sports 3 ⭐️
• 6’5” 315 Lbs#SWARMAs1 #Committed22 pic.twitter.com/Udn1U14baa
finally got it right…let’s ride!!! #SWARMAS1 #MYASU pic.twitter.com/AxH0k1ZICp
— Ray Curry (@Raybo75) January 16, 2022
Former Norfolk State DB Devyn Coles Has Committed To James Madison
Former Norfolk State DB Devyn Coles Has Committed To James Madison. ๐
— LIGHT ON S๐ ฟ️ORTS (@LightOnSports) January 15, 2022
• 5’11” 175 Lbs#Committed22 pic.twitter.com/ke4oNTKlZY
Houston transfer QB Sofian Massoud committed to Hampton
Houston transfer QB Sofian Massoud committed to Hampton https://t.co/CMdbucCclE
— NCAA Transfer Portal (@RivalsPortal) January 16, 2022
Hampton Football ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
— Robert Prunty (@Coachp_Hampton) January 16, 2022
God is Love ๐ pic.twitter.com/KHI1qeoKVC
4 years of eligibility 3 to play. Ready to work. Reach out for film. https://t.co/MEuPCrqb2y
— Sofian Massoud (@MassoudSofian) December 29, 2021