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Saturday, March 26, 2022

TaMaryn Waters | FAMU grad Will Packer and his all Black production team shake up this year's Oscars

The golden hour is near as Oscars producer and Florida A&M University graduate Will Packer prepares to put his spin on the 94th Annual Academy Awards on March 27. https://t.co/0LmpU9kaFc
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) March 26, 2022

Jim Henry | 'It's about reps and getting better.' FAMU quarterback Rasean McKay eyes improvement

McKay looks to take another step forward Saturday in the Rattlers' first scrimmage of the spring. https://t.co/ayXkZVQQK9
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) March 26, 2022

N.C. A&T's Salmon Has Excellent 2022 Outdoor Debut

Delecia McDuffie wins the 400M again, and Paula Salmon moves to No. 1 in women's 60H. @NCATAGGIES #ncat #AggiePride https://t.co/hfqprY4tiv
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) March 26, 2022

NCAT Track at Raleigh Relay -NC State pic.twitter.com/Ta4cemy7jh
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) March 25, 2022

JCSU grad Claude Saunders inducted to Gaston Co. Sports Hall of Fame

News: JCSU grad Claude Saunders inducted to Gaston Co. Sports Hall of Fame https://t.co/lZz3OHK5G8
— The Charlotte Post (@thecharpost) March 25, 2022

PVAMU Baseball Shuts Out Braves in Game One of Three Game Series

Baseball Shuts Out Braves in Game One of Three Game Series https://t.co/K9mnj0lkKi
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 26, 2022

A&T Wins Twice to Remain In Winner's Bracket at MEAC Bowling Championships

A&T Wins Twice to Remain In Winner's Bracket at MEAC Bowling Championships https://t.co/MQGV7zR1yl
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 26, 2022

Allen Announces 2022 Football Schedule

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘀 - 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗧 🔥

📰 https://t.co/ZXde7R9OEe #R2G | #AUFootball 🐝 pic.twitter.com/LoU0uZMHTm
— Allen University Athletics (@auyellowjackets) March 25, 2022

CIAA Announces 2021-22 Bowling All-Conference Team and Superlatives

Carrington Hayward is your 2021-22 #CIAABowl Player and Rookie of the Year‼️🎳

📄 https://t.co/gBhcbXMWPW pic.twitter.com/hlC55I7PHU
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) March 26, 2022

Congratulations to Coach Andrew Campbell on being the 2021-22 #CIAABowl Coach of the Year‼️🎳

📄 https://t.co/gBhcbXMWPW pic.twitter.com/DbRxQlL0Mw
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) March 26, 2022

Florida A&M baseball defeats Mississippi Valley State, ends losing skid

Baseball ends losing streak defeating Mississippi Valley State 12-3 https://t.co/8QizwxWwC1
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 26, 2022

Final

FAMU - 12
MVSU - 3

The Rattlers end their nine-game losing streak with a big time win over the Diamond Devils!

The Rattlers return to action tomorrow at 2 p.m. for game two versus MVSU.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/wWc5S2FitK
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) March 26, 2022

𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬!

The bats were hot for the Rattlers as they scored 8 runs off 11 hits to win game one.

They return to action tomorrow (3/26) at 12 PM CT for a doubleheader. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/S9hoiNiDhb
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) March 26, 2022

𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗔𝗬! Rattlers honor Arielle Nealy and Claudia Sumaia as they host Southern

Thank you, seniors!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/Ba0HZkymRZ
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) March 26, 2022

𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗔𝗬!

Rattlers honor Arielle Nealy and Claudia Sumaia as they host Southern.

⌚️ 10 AM
📍 Althea Gibson Tennis Complex
🎟 FREE#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/lFTVBe3GVH
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) March 26, 2022

We have two Rattlers that will be honored Saturday for Senior Day as the Rattlers host Southern Saturday morning.

📆 3/26
⌚️ 10 AM
🎟 FREE#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/pQWrEsr8eg
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) March 24, 2022

Alabama State begins search for next head men’s basketball coach

Coaching search underway #SWARMAS1 x #RYSASU

🗒️ https://t.co/1wjevFWAbs pic.twitter.com/62IVM5aFzh
— Alabama State MBB (@BamaStateMBB) March 14, 2022

Alabama State run rules Jackson State in series opener on Friday

Alabama State run rules Jackson State in series opener on Friday https://t.co/Y6Yj37XJ5O
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 26, 2022

CO '23 3⭐️ DB/T&F ATH | Zachary Tobe, Ocoee H.S. (FL) has been blessed with offer from the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Coach Willie Simmons

Blessed to receive an offer from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University pic.twitter.com/99OEppxreX
— Zachary Tobe (@OZtobe) March 25, 2022

Stamped. JULY 7th pic.twitter.com/SHZX4j7Cmq
— Zachary Tobe (@OZtobe) March 24, 2022

Hornets win four matches on opening day of SWAC Championships

Hornets win four matches on opening day of SWAC Championships https://t.co/8VOnJeC13A
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 26, 2022

Rory Sharrock | The "Dark Cloud Defense" will continue to look and turn out the lights in 2022 with this guy!!

The "Dark Cloud Defense" will continue to look and turn out the lights in 2022 with this guy. https://t.co/0m594Oz2wV
— Married 2 the Game (@married2game1) March 26, 2022

💚🐍 @HCWillieSimmons #rattlernation💚🐍 pic.twitter.com/Xr15bQMAXw
— DaPunisher_0👹 (@big_D1bound) March 25, 2022

Florida A&M University | The Oscars are changing, and Will Packer is the man behind the curtain

Look at Birice and Bill’s son! #FAMUMade 🐍 #StPetesOwn 🌴 #Oscars

Story Link: https://t.co/ki9OOrjbgO pic.twitter.com/FPf3RsSysh
— Will Packer (@willpowerpacker) March 26, 2022

No matter what, I know I got a few folks in my hometown who’ll be watching tmw! So Honored! Thank you Mayor @Kenwelch @StPeteFL 🙌🏾 #DaBurg #Oscars pic.twitter.com/lGKNFKT0WC
— Will Packer (@willpowerpacker) March 26, 2022

Mark your calendars as the Orange Green game is set for Saturday, April 9 at 2 PM!

Another practice in the books for #FAMU. This was the final tune-up before the first scrimmage of spring camp. More to come on the next episode of #RattlerReview. pic.twitter.com/Ue56Xuikxx
— Married 2 the Game (@married2game1) March 26, 2022

#RattlerNation,

Mark your calendars as the Orange Green game is set for Saturday, April 9 at 2 PM!

🎟 $10

More info regarding the Orange Green game is coming soon.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/UUgrYB5I4V
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) March 25, 2022

Great to catch up with future NFL draft pick @MarkqueseB on Friday at spring football practice. He's sharp and ready for his pro day. More to come on his path to the draft on Rattler Review podcast. #RattlerReview #SharrockMediaGroup #FAMU pic.twitter.com/ZPUmu1Rx4g
— Married 2 the Game (@married2game1) March 26, 2022

Excited to announce the next featured speaker for the 2022 Texas Football Coaches Clinic: Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons 🤘

#RattlerNation,

Mark the dates in your calendar if you’re in the Austin, Texas area as @HCWillieSimmons will be speaking at the @TexasFootball Coaches Clinic!#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt https://t.co/aVimtX4I69
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) March 26, 2022

D1 Baseball | Catch up with all of last night’s college baseball scores!

Catch up with all of last night’s college baseball scores!

➡️ https://t.co/c8ACEkY8Dt pic.twitter.com/G3PGD5gtjW
— D1Baseball (@d1baseball) March 26, 2022

Friday, March 25, 2022

Four Earn NAIA Women's Basketball All-America Honors

Four SSAC student-athletes earned 2021-22 NAIA Women's Basketball All-America honors.

🗒 https://t.co/jEVRAULt9L pic.twitter.com/qeXxiKEKND
— Southern States (@SSACsports) March 25, 2022

CO '24 5⭐ DE | Melissa TX 6”5 260 Nigel Smith Jr. will visit Prairie View A&M University tomorrow!

PV tomorrow first HBCU on the way👀💜💛 #pvamu
— Nigel Smith (@NigelSmith_25) March 26, 2022

Melissa (Tex.) DE Nigel Smith, a top-100 player in the country, is set to make his first visit to an HBCU on Saturday when he heads to Prairie View A&M

More: https://t.co/AfSEht3d4t pic.twitter.com/fVNpZ8oW8e
— Sam Spiegelman (@samspiegs) March 25, 2022

Tiquan Underwood Helps Pitt Make an Early Positive Impression on 2024 5-Star DE Nigel Smith https://t.co/YOwaX7eN9C via @pghsportsnow pic.twitter.com/IcT2FR1LYl
— Pittsburgh Sports Now (@PghSportsNow) March 24, 2022

11 LU Basketball Players Earn MIAA Academic Honors

11 LU Basketball Players Earn MIAA Academic Honors: https://t.co/TfLt7vCKMR
— Lincoln University (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) March 26, 2022

MEAC Baseball Recap, March 25

#MEACBSB @MEACSports Baseball Recap, March 25 #MEACPride https://t.co/UxLwwcf2VO
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) March 26, 2022

Start of spring practice caps important week for Hampton University football program

Start of spring practice caps important week for Hampton University football program https://t.co/tTWAhhbDsU
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) March 26, 2022

CO '22 JUCO All-American | Garden City CC (KS) DE Raymond "DaPunisher👹" Cutts has committed to Florida A&M | 6'-4"/275, Orlando Jones H.S.

💚🐍 @HCWillieSimmons #rattlernation💚🐍 pic.twitter.com/Xr15bQMAXw
— DaPunisher_0👹 (@big_D1bound) March 25, 2022

Check out Season Finale by Raymond Cutts on @hudl https://t.co/JTKEgQMjII #hudl🥷🏾🥷🏾🌪
— DaPunisher_0👹 (@big_D1bound) January 15, 2022

Raymond Cutts @big_D1bound @ Garden City JuCo @GCCC_FOOTBALL + @UCF_Football Bounceback commits to @FAMU_FB @ThomasMinnick7 pic.twitter.com/WAo5n9Svhf
— JuCo Football Forer (@JuCoFootballACE) March 25, 2022