Rattlers are among seven HBCUs to participate in the 2022 Andre Dawson Classic.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 https://t.co/yzbJ1LBOSo
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) January 26, 2022
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Florida A&M Rattlers To Participate In Andre Dawson Classic
Jamila Bey | Biden-Harris Administration Sets The Record Straight On Its $5.8 Billion Promise To HBCUs
The Biden-Harris Administration Sets The Record Straight On Its $5.8 Billion Promise To HBCUs https://t.co/ODEVl9mXoT
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 26, 2022
Monica Holland | Fayetteville State men’s basketball team is defined by defense
Fayetteville State men’s basketball team is defined by defense https://t.co/7clERRkR7R via @fayobserver
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 26, 2022
BSU Women’s Basketball Hosts Virginia State Thursday in Division Clash
Women’s Basketball Hosts Virginia State Thursday in Division Clash https://t.co/bdE2tMublJ
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) January 26, 2022
Bowie State Athletics Issues Spectator Policy
FYI: pic.twitter.com/FuQ06XZbsU
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) January 26, 2022
Morgan State MBB Game Notes: Delaware State
🐻🏀IT'S GAMEDAY!
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) January 24, 2022
🆚 @Norfolkstate 🛡
📍 Echols Hall
⏰ 7 p.m.
📝 Preview https://t.co/EHBcddHyCe
📺 @ESPNU - https://t.co/vytocDdo9S
📻 @HSRadio
📊 https://t.co/PZbkCkkbCg#MORGvsNORF @MEACSports | @UnderArmour#GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/yngj0E8Szp
Nydja Hood | 'It’s been a long time coming': SC State Celebration Bowl parade set for Sunday
'It’s been a long time coming': SC State Celebration Bowl parade set for Sunday https://t.co/njC83XhOFq via @wltx
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 26, 2022
Mo Carter | UAPB, Jackson State and Southern will play future games at Legion Field
It's official. @theswac will host a series of games at Legion Field in the future.
— Mo Carter (@MoCarterFOX54) January 26, 2022
2022 - Jackson St vs Ark-Pine Bluff
2023 & 2024 - Southern vs Jackson St
Here's the story: https://t.co/PmMFqh2WFo@OffScript_Vidz @TheYardHBCU @HBCUSports1 @InsideHBCUFball @CarlosBrownShow
Rory Sharrock | Florida A&M releases its football schedule, hosts five games in 2022
Are you ready for some football? @FAMU_FB 2022 games are now set in stone. #FAMU @HCWillieSimmons @IsaiahLand716 @KortneG https://t.co/hZixGRuAYk
— Married 2 the Game (@married2game1) January 26, 2022
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Vaughn Tabbed New Head Track & Field Coach
Vaughn Tabbed New Head Track & Field Coach https://t.co/RELYvEXs3z
— GSU_Tigers (@GSU_TIGERS) January 25, 2022
CO '22 4.5 Stars | Tallahassee Leon K/P Jack Brooks has earned an offer from Coach Willie Simmons and Florida A&M | 3.9 GPA
After a great conversation with @HCWillieSimmons I’m honored to receive an offer from @FAMU_FB !@john_sprad @MrTNT21 @fsuphd2009 @LeonLionsFB @coachedhill @jackgwilliams @KohlsKicking pic.twitter.com/FvBexH3GlG
— Jack Brooks (@jack_brooks629) January 25, 2022
https://t.co/v4OY2uN4AJ Great way to start my senior season! 2 field goals (47 and 34) 6 touchbacks and perfect on extra points! @john_sprad @MrTNT21 @fsuphd2009 @coachedhill @AlisonPosey14 @4quartersonline @jackgwilliams @LeonLionsFB @ArnoldTerrion
— Jack Brooks (@jack_brooks629) September 5, 2021
Saint Augustine's University Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Head Coach MarQus Johnson New Year Press Conference https://t.co/PmQGsSeU8J via @FacebookWatch @CIAAForLife @CIAACommish @HBCUGameday @HBCUDigital @HBCUBuzz @ChrisClark_ @cboxinginfo
— SAU Men's Basketball (@SAU_MBB) January 25, 2022
𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗨 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 has been announced
🚨 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗨 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 🚨#RattlerNation,
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) January 25, 2022
The 2022 football schedule is here, which game are you looking forward to the most!?
📰 https://t.co/Ab4jzU0xMI#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/RBLaG6Jxv9
CIAA Announces Men's & Women's Indoor Track & Field Weekly Honors #3
#CIAATrack Indoor Track Athletes of the Week‼️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♂️
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) January 25, 2022
📄 https://t.co/MlMAfxcn0N pic.twitter.com/aVV1yrxgtq
Massey Earns CIAA Men’s Track and Field Athlete of the Week
Massey Earns CIAA Men’s Track and Field Athlete of the Week https://t.co/sqZP77wVmV
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) January 25, 2022
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
— Jack Williams (@jackgwilliams) January 20, 2022
Todd Williams @_JamieHampton3_ @JonesTreavis https://t.co/1IiTmYVb54
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.
— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) January 25, 2022
Deion Sanders continues to show he’s not afraid of going after the biggest recruits. https://t.co/VogEbQpXBZ
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!
— Zack Poff (@Zack_Poff_MP) January 19, 2022
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
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 😤
— SportsCenter NEXT (@SCNext) January 16, 2022
Three straight baskets for @LebbeusO on @ESPNPlus at the @BassProTOfC. pic.twitter.com/WsR0QHthvp
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