Mitjans named head coach of Thomas University’s new football team

Thomas University is getting a football team! It's the nation’s first football program designed specifically to assist veterans in their transition from the military to civilian life. The program will serve veterans and those currently serving in the Reserves and National Guard. https://t.co/DwzVOtGEuG

— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) January 25, 2022

Congratulations to Coach Orlando Mitjans, Jr., the inaugural coach of Thomas University's Men's Football Team! https://t.co/8soYoSvfBA pic.twitter.com/0bWP8tNiL1

— Thomas University (@ThomasU1950) January 25, 2022

Florida A&M University Alumnus, Bill Lucas, born January 25, 1936, became the first African American General Manager in Major League Baseball history

Florida A&M University Alumnus, Bill Lucas, born January 25, 1936, became the first African American General Manager in Major League Baseball history. He spent more than 20 years in the Braves organization. pic.twitter.com/KKUZDx6l4D

— MACCEXCLUSIVESAPPAREL (@maccexclusives2) January 25, 2022

Daniels Named SWAC Player of the Week

Daniels Named SWAC Player of the Week https://t.co/H3YijvObRT

— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) January 25, 2022

Tennessee transfer OL Chris Akporoghene has received an offer from Jackson State

Tennessee transfer OL Chris Akporoghene has received an offer from Jackson State. https://t.co/0fUUlXUOQW

— Sidelines Transfer Portal (@SSN_Portal) January 25, 2022

Thank you vol nation! #VFL 🍊 pic.twitter.com/fhlxEOz6r0

— Chris Akporoghene (@yomzking) January 24, 2022

Eastern Michigan transfer DL DeZaun Brooks committed to Prairie View A&M

Eastern Michigan transfer DL DeZaun Brooks committed to Prairie View A&M https://t.co/TLL52C89MU

— NCAA Transfer Portal (@RivalsPortal) January 25, 2022

CO '22 | Gadsden County H.S. OG/OT/C Jamel “Big Daddy” Stanley has dropped the Top 3!! |4.02 GPA

Gadsden County RecordBreaker @JamelStanley3 has dropped a top 3 leading up to signing day‼️ pic.twitter.com/NmcZrVWzHT

— Coach Ris (@Coach2Bless) January 25, 2022

CO '23 | Ahmari Borden, 4-Star WR/DB at Munroe Day School has earned an offer from Coach Willie Simmons and Florida A&M | 4.0 GPA

Thankful to receive an offer from Florida A&M University after having a great conversation with @HCWillieSimmons 🐍🐍@latroy_johnson @FAMUAthletics @247Sports @Rivals @RussellEllingt4 @harrison2121 pic.twitter.com/b13xk9JxDt

— Ahmari Borden (@AhmariBorden) January 25, 2022

Featured top 2023 prospects:@MBegreat@AhmariBorden@CameronUpshaw2_ @TraylonRay6@Tristen7k @WilsonRaylen @TaymariusC
Todd Williams @_JamieHampton3_ @JonesTreavis https://t.co/1IiTmYVb54

— Jack Williams (@jackgwilliams) January 20, 2022

CO '23 | Jackson State offers 5-Star DT Lebbeus Thomas Overton, No.1 Player Nationally

It’s not just offering them, it’s spending resources on recruiting them to actually try to get them. The way he did with Travis Hunter. It’s not just an offer.

— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) January 25, 2022

Jackson State has offered the No. 1 recruit in the class of 2023, defensive lineman Lebbeus Overton.

Deion Sanders continues to show he’s not afraid of going after the biggest recruits. https://t.co/VogEbQpXBZ

— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) January 25, 2022

My favorite player at the @BassProTOfC now for obvious reasons 😀 ... this kid @LebbeusO of Milton, Ga., will play on (NFL) Sundays someday. Show me another 6-4, 265-pounder with that kind of quickness, agility and motor! Lock him up @CoachVenables #Sooners @OU_Football pic.twitter.com/eyRmgAzQ66

— Scott Puryear (@scottpuryear) January 16, 2022

Milton's (GA) 5-star defensive lineman @LebbeusO is THAT DUDE!

He was named the MaxPreps Sophomore of the Year in 2020 and was a First Team MaxPreps Junior All-American in 2021. @MiltonEagles_FB

2021 Highlights: https://t.co/GVW7BqdRrq pic.twitter.com/m5RVFH3BAB

— Zack Poff (@Zack_Poff_MP) January 19, 2022

The 2021 Junior Little Peach Award goes to Milton's Lebbeus "LT" Overton. @LebbeusO anchored the defensive line for Milton and is currently the #1 Player Nationally in the Class of 2023. Overton had 54 Total tackles,16.5 TFL, 7.5 sacks & 31 QB Hurries . Congrats, LT! #TCA21 pic.twitter.com/37zPrP1Lei

— Touchdown Club of Atlanta (@Atl_TD_Club) December 16, 2021

No. 1 🏈 recruit in the Class of 2023 is a WORKHORSE inside for @milton_hoops 😤

Three straight baskets for @LebbeusO on @ESPNPlus at the @BassProTOfC. pic.twitter.com/WsR0QHthvp

— SportsCenter NEXT (@SCNext) January 16, 2022

CO '23 | 4-Star WR Robert Christian Lockhart III, Langston Hughes H.S. (Ga.) has received an offer from Jackson State

10.75 100m 😎 @CoachKevinFost1 @williamsdo @Whiplassh5_2000 pic.twitter.com/WmrX7hAUEp

— Robert Christian Lockhart III (@RLockhart2023) March 13, 2021

After an amazing conversation with @CoachPollockJSU I’m truly blessed and honored to receive an offer from Jackson State University !!! To Play for the Greatest of all time @DeionSanders let’s gooo !!! @williamsdo @routeking_1 @BALLERSCHOICE1 @Whiplassh5_2000 @CoachMcCannERT pic.twitter.com/lUZGK2nKHY

— Robert Christian Lockhart III (@RLockhart2023) January 25, 2022

4⭐️ Langston Hughes WR @RLockhart2023 flashing the footwork and putting in work with @routeking_1 today: @RecruitLangston @RecruitGeorgia pic.twitter.com/nMyfEnbSFj

— Luke Winstel (@lukewinstel) January 9, 2022

Howard University Hawkins Takes Home Another MEAC Rookie of the Week Honor

.@HUMensBB's Hawkins Takes Home Another @MEACSports Rookie of the Week Honor #BleedBlue #MEACMBB https://t.co/TWmlMt7GBu

— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) January 25, 2022

Lincoln (Mo.) lands at No. 8 in Week 1 of the @NCAA DII Women's Indoor Track & Field National Rating Index for the 2022 season!

Video recap from the Crimson & Gold Invitational 🎥#LincolnMOTF 🏅🐯🐾⁣⁣
⁣⁣#GoBlueTigers ⁣⁣#LincolnTF ⁣⁣#ThisIsLincoln ⁣ pic.twitter.com/df7YFGH6Sm

— lincolnu_tf (@lincolnu_TF) January 24, 2022

Here are the top-5 teams in Week 1 of the @NCAADII Women's Indoor Track & Field National Rating Index for the 2022 season!

1. @APU_track
2. @GVSUXCTF
3. @MinnStTrack
4. @GorillasTrack
5. @gothunderwolves https://t.co/sBOnRipYY7 pic.twitter.com/4AoqzkzR80

— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) January 25, 2022

Lincoln (Mo.) ranked No. 23 in the NCAA Division II Men’s Indoor Track & Field National TFRI for the 2022 season

Here are the top-5 teams in Week 1 of the @NCAADII Men's Indoor Track & Field National Rating Index for the 2022 season!

1. @GVSUXCTF
2. @ashlandeagles_
3. @GorillasTrack
4. @LeeUTFXC
5. @FHSUTRACK_XC https://t.co/fDwaF5kjpM pic.twitter.com/utwQaVjCvT

— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) January 25, 2022

No. 56 Nationally | WSSU Women starting off strong in the first @USTFCCCA Atlantic Division rankings of the season at No.11

Starting off strong in the first @USTFCCCA Atlantic Division rankings of the season at No.11 pic.twitter.com/sSb4KRGrft

— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) January 25, 2022

Here are the top-5 teams in Week 1 of the @NCAADII Women's Indoor Track & Field National Rating Index for the 2022 season!

1. @APU_track
2. @GVSUXCTF
3. @MinnStTrack
4. @GorillasTrack
5. @gothunderwolves https://t.co/sBOnRipYY7 pic.twitter.com/4AoqzkzR80

— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) January 25, 2022

Nendah Tarke Named MEAC Co-Player of the Week; Corbett Receives Defensive Honors

Nendah Tarke Named @meacsports Co-Player of the Week; Corbett Receives Defensive Honors https://t.co/ZBgU7Pn5Wd

— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) January 25, 2022

MEAC Announces Men’s Basketball Weekly Honors, Presented by Coca-Cola

#MEACMBB @MEACSports Announces Men’s Basketball Weekly Honors, Presented by @CocaCola #MEACPride #MEACStrong https://t.co/SNAIh3T78U

— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) January 25, 2022

CO'24 | Buford H.S. Safety TyShun White “Ty” has earned an offer from Jackson State

AGTG ++
Blessed To Receive My First HBCU Offer From The Jackson State University! @CoachPollockJSU @Coach_O @DeionSanders @Coach_Davis22 @_DeMackk @CoachApp35 @JayHay08 @coachmichaelmay @LemmingReport @ChadSimmons_ @Mansell247 @adamgorney @RivalsFriedman @BHoward_11 pic.twitter.com/j9lDS0Zz32

— TyShun White “Ty” (@Thecautionchild) January 24, 2022

Sophomore Szn!🥯 @CoachApp35 @Coach_Davis22 @_DeMackk @On3Recruits @Mansell247 @ChadSimmons_ @dzoloty @coachmichaelmay https://t.co/UL3yhqBxpF

— TyShun White “Ty” (@Thecautionchild) December 18, 2021

𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀! @KingJames Strive For Greatness Air Force 1's.

𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀!

The coaches were looking clean for last night's @CoachesvsCancer game in their @KingJames Strive For Greatness Air Force 1's.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #ThinkBig pic.twitter.com/506KZCfNjB

— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) January 25, 2022

WATCH | CAA Welcomes Hampton University, Monmouth University and Stony Brook University as New Members

WATCH LIVE: Hampton University holds conference about joining Colonial A... https://t.co/tPzpyei1sb via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 25, 2022

Big day at @_HamptonU, as the Pirates become official members of @CAASports. They’re the first HBCU school to ever be part of the league.@WTKR3 @CAAFootball pic.twitter.com/eitfIttDTR

— Marc Davis (@marcdavissports) January 25, 2022

The @CAASports Commissioner @joeyd812 tells #LSN's @tgeldrid there were three major components that went into the final decision of the conference's realignment. @MonmouthHawks @SBAthletics @HUAthletics1868 pic.twitter.com/Nt0oQFn2WZ

— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) January 25, 2022

💬 "The CAA's history and tradition ... align perfectly with the ideals and core values of our visionary President, Dr. William R. Harvey" - @Hampton_AD

More from @HUAthletics1868: ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/OZu2FigZQg

— Colonial Athletic Association (@CAASports) January 25, 2022

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY TO JOIN THE COLONIAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION JULY 1, 2022 #RespectTheH https://t.co/N1vcYBPvrf

— Hampton Athletics (@HUAthletics1868) January 25, 2022

Get to know @HUAthletics1868 ⬇️#CAASports pic.twitter.com/bzNWsE10m5

— Colonial Athletic Association (@CAASports) January 25, 2022

GameDay on ESPN+ | N.C. A&T Women's Basketball vs. UNC Asheville

Gameday: @LadyAggieBall looks to continue its two-game winning streak with a trip to UNC Asheville Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Live stats: https://t.co/gYPYnK2zgz

ESPN+: https://t.co/NAFjLBTCTT pic.twitter.com/6oIPIK99fI

— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) January 25, 2022

WATCH | Tarke, Corbett Lead Men’s Hoops to Huge Comeback Victory Over Howard

Tyree Corbett with another big performance! 25 points , 22 rebounds! He’s that guy! 🔥 #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/TNC6x0Gwt3

— CoppinMBB (@CoppinMBB) January 25, 2022

Here’s an extended cut with Celebration thanks to the folks over at @coppinsports pic.twitter.com/FC0q4qY6Hp

— NCAA Buzzer Beaters & Game Winners (@NCAABuzzerBters) January 25, 2022

Tarke, Corbett Lead @CoppinMBB to Huge Comeback Victory Over Howard https://t.co/KtrWgeK0HF

— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) January 25, 2022

Women's Hoops Edged by Howard, 70-64

Women's Hoops Edged by Howard, 70-64 https://t.co/nrWZknMnxt

— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) January 25, 2022

FINAL: Howard def. @CoppinState_WBB 70-64 @ItsNxtLevel

CSU Leaders
Points: Alexander (15), Lawson (11), Salley (10), Bucknor (9), Salley (8)
Rebounds: Bucknor (9), Alexander (6)
Assists: Lawson (5), Staples (4)
Steals: Staples (3), Bucknor (2)
Blocks: Watkins/Bucknor (2) pic.twitter.com/rrWCu94Ly3

— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) January 25, 2022

HALFTIME: Howard leads @CoppinState_WBB 31-29 @ItsNxtLevel

CSU Leaders
Points: Alexander (13), Lawson (5)
Rebounds: Alexander (6), Lawson (3)
Assists: Lawson (5), Staples (2) pic.twitter.com/8xMAIp2tsP

— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) January 24, 2022

Jewel Watkins Named MEAC Women’s Basketball Rookie of the Week

When a rookie puts up veteran numbers 😳🤫🔥#TEAM36 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/66SDZtqJT3

— Coppin State Women's Basketball (@CoppinState_WBB) January 25, 2022

Jewel Watkins Named @meacsports Women’s Basketball Rookie of the Week https://t.co/Xk7YZ7VhzC

— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) January 25, 2022

Kyle T. Mosley | Grambling: Hue Jackson Celebrates with Recruit Edward Smith, Family, 360 Spinning Video

Coach Hue Jackson celebrates with new recruit @edwardsmith_5 and his family!https://t.co/5XnrgoFBq2

— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) January 24, 2022

Thank you for the support @hbculegends , #gramfam go tap into this get a little insight on me https://t.co/mKK0cxA7Zg and shout out @SPaulding_FB @SUMOROBINSON https://t.co/2pjKCGHJvK

— edward smith (@edwardsmith_5) January 24, 2022

CO '23 | 3-Star Safety Robert Billings, Milton (Ga.) has received an offer from Jackson State

Extremely Blessed to receive an offer from Jackson State University🔵🔴@DeionSanders @CoachPollockJSU @CoachBenReaves @JosephAHastings @LonnieEstes @CoachNaldo @MiltonEagles_FB @Mansell247 @JeremyO_Johnson @adamgorney pic.twitter.com/XGdQtl5pH5

— Robert Billings (@RobBillings12) January 25, 2022

Who showing love? Extremely Blessed to see 17 ❤️🎊 pic.twitter.com/T1a6grBki2

— Robert Billings (@RobBillings12) January 20, 2022

ATL UA Camp. Thank you for the invite!@DemetricDWarren @CraigHaubert @TomLuginbill @TheUCReport pic.twitter.com/LBdZOZR2Y1

— Robert Billings (@RobBillings12) January 25, 2022

Junior Season Highlights🔥
5 INT’s
66 Tackles
11 PBU’shttps://t.co/ptZfKwrWaG @19Bellamy @CoachConn @CoachDanLanning @CoachGrinch @CoachGasparato @CoachCPartridge @LonnieEstes @CoachNaldo @hotohunt09 @ZacEtheridge4 @CoachBateman @CoachTJefferson @coachclack23

— Robert Billings (@RobBillings12) December 14, 2021

How many enshrines does the @BCFHOF have? | Currently, there are 96 #BCFHOF members.

A3) @TroyVincentSr: Currently, there are 96 #BCFHOF members. We'll induct an additional 7 members at the 13th Annual Induction Ceremony, presented by the @AtlantaFalcons, at @cfbhall in Atlanta on June 18.

Meet the Class of 2022 ⬇️ #BCFHOFChat https://t.co/t3RGN18q4v pic.twitter.com/KuWYpVNzsa

— BlackCollegeFootball (@BCFHOF) January 25, 2022