Tomorrow night, a new college sports legacy will begin by recognizing the outstanding achievements of student- athletes’ off-the-field endeavors at the inaugural #NILAwards hosted at the @cfbhall. pic.twitter.com/6WbYkvAViS
— The NIL Summit (@NILSummit) June 12, 2022
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Monday, June 13, 2022
Tomorrow night, a new college sports legacy will begin by recognizing the outstanding achievements of student- athletes’ off-the-field endeavors at the inaugural #NILAwards hosted at the @cfbhall
Florida A&M Football 🏈| 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗮𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗮𝗵’𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘀!!
𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗮𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗮𝗵’𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘀!!
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) June 13, 2022
📰 https://t.co/1BdjgAuSFv#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/uBHQ2aaAKd
Craig Haley | Athlon Sports' 2022 Preseason FCS All-America Team
The @AthlonSports FCS Preseason All-America Team suggests why @NDSUfootball @GoJacksFB and @MontanaGrizFB were ranked 1, 2, and 3, respectively, in the preseason Top 25. Each power has three
— Craig Haley (@CraigHaley) June 13, 2022
selections.https://t.co/voH4JNx8LF
Tim Sanger, Dave Eggen and UM Athletics photos. pic.twitter.com/yiwJsM5MuR
Sunday, June 12, 2022
The BaltimoreTimes Newspaper Podcast | CIAA Tourney Talk with Bowie State Athletic Director Doughty on Podbean, check it out!
CIAA TOURNAMENT TALK: @CIAAForLife @BSU_Sports_Info @HBCUDigital @HBCUReport @Onnidan @HBCUSmartTV
— Uncle Nesse (@DigitalBTimes) June 12, 2022
The BaltimoreTimes Newspaper Podcast | CIAA Tourney Talk with Bowie State Athletic Director Doughty on Podbean, check it out! https://t.co/MtcFk3Aboe
Darius Leonard using his foundation to help families of loved ones killed in Uvalde school shooting
An SC State Alumnus is doing his part to help the families who lost loved ones at the Uvalde, TX Robb Elementary School shooting. Now with the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, Darius Leonard’s foundation donated $15K to provide caskets for the murdered childrenhttps://t.co/x8CwUpuwM9
— BESMA (Bulldog External Social Media Ambassadors) (@1896BESMA) June 12, 2022
Crawford-Wallis Makes PVAMU History at NCAA Track and Field Championships
Crawford-Wallis Makes PVAMU History at NCAA Track and Field Championships https://t.co/sM0J28k5FT
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) June 12, 2022
Alabama A&M Football Schedule Insider: Grambling October 8 Huntsville, Alabama
Alabama A&M Football Schedule Insider: Grambling October 8 Huntsville, Alabama https://t.co/mc0aB9NnEb
— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) June 12, 2022
AU Athletics to Offer a Five-Part Professional Development Series with Guest Speakers and an Open Forum for Yellow Jacket Student-Athletes
AU Athletics announces The Hive | A Five-Part Professional Development Series 💼
— Allen University Athletics (@auyellowjackets) June 12, 2022
📰 https://t.co/UocISHm670#R2G | #TheHive 🐝
Gerald Thomas III | 'It means more': What kept FCS Defensive Player of the Year with FAMU football
I caught up with the nation’s sack champ @IsaiahLand716 to talk about him electing to return to @FAMU_FB, what happened while he was in the transfer portal, and his outlook on the 2022 season. 🏈@TDOnline @RattlersDen @RattlerNews @FAMUAthletics @FQFAMU https://t.co/aG0Z98VpcD
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) June 12, 2022
Howard Relay Squad Sets Records at NCAA Championship Saturday
#MEACTF @HUBisonSports Relay Squad Sets Records at NCAA Championship Saturday #MEACPride https://t.co/mGzHlT0uWS
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) June 12, 2022
An HBCU program had not made the final of the Women's 4x400 Relay since 1989 before yesterday. @HUBisonTFXC finished 6th in a SB mark of 3:28.39 at the 2022 @NCAATrackField Outdoor Championships. #NCAATF
— USTFCCCA (@USTFCCCA) June 12, 2022
UAPB Track and Field’s Safiya John makes History by finishing Top 10 in the Nation at NCAA Nationals
#UAPBTrackAndField’s Safiya John makes History by finishing Top 10 in the Nation at NCAA Nationals https://t.co/B0eoY0Cdm5
— Golden Lions Athletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) June 12, 2022
Elon University graduate transfer Avery Jones committed to Morgan State University Bears
FULL BIOBlessed to be able to say that I am 100% COMMITTED to furthering my career as a student-athlete at Morgan State University! 🐻🔶🔷 Ready to chase my dreams/ goals back in MD 🙏🏾📈 Just the beginning for the BK kid, let's run it up MD 🎸‼️ #AGTG #BmoreMpire #WeBack @MorganStCoach pic.twitter.com/ws6o2NIdl6
— Avery Jones ⚡️ (@Flvshbro4) June 10, 2022
‼️𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙎𝙏 𝙏𝙀𝘼𝙈 𝘼𝙇𝙇-𝘼𝙈𝙀𝙍𝙄𝘾𝘼𝙉𝙎‼️
‼️𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙎𝙏 𝙏𝙀𝘼𝙈 𝘼𝙇𝙇-𝘼𝙈𝙀𝙍𝙄𝘾𝘼𝙉𝙎‼️#BeTheStandard 🦬 pic.twitter.com/rN2IlJja8G
— Howard Track & Field/Cross Country (@HUBisonTFXC) June 12, 2022
Howard’s 4x400 relay team consisting of Ameenah Saalih, Jessika Gbai, Ozioma Scott and Jessica Wright placed 6th overall at the #NCAATF National Meet with a season best time of 3:28.39. @HUBisonSports pic.twitter.com/8c0WiZRo4f
— Andscape (@andscape) June 12, 2022
Fangs Up podcast: FAMU brings in #1 DE for a visit, Track at NCAA Nationals & Marching 100 are going back to France.
Listen to the most recent episode of the Fangs Up podcast: FAMU brings in #1 DE for a visit, Track at NCAA Nationals & Marching 100 are going back to France. https://t.co/4JhGOzGFYt
— Fangs UP Podcast (@FangsUpPodcast) June 12, 2022
Saturday, June 11, 2022
UAPB's Safiya John finished with a PB score and 10th place in Women's Heptathlon
Thanks to 5th Place finishes in the High Jump and Long Jump, @UAPB_XC_Track's finished 10th in the Women's Heptathlon. Her combined score of 5626 was a Personal Best for the Junior. @UAPBLionsRoar pic.twitter.com/DsO9Q6Fw2u
— The Yard HBCU Sports (@TheYardHBCU) June 12, 2022
Safiya John was ranked last 24th out of 24 in Heptathlon heading into the NCAA championships.
— Steve Sullivan (@sully7777) June 11, 2022
With one event to go, she is in 6th place. Props to her.
With ONE EVENT remaining, Safiya John (@UAPB_XC_Track ) is currently tied for 5th place in the @NCAATRACKFIELD Championship Heptathlon. #1Team1ROAR 🦁 | #NCAATF pic.twitter.com/hjMGKTYvy3
— Golden Lions Athletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) June 11, 2022
#UAPBTrackAndField’s Safiya John Ends Day One of NCAA Nationals on Good Note with Four New PB’s https://t.co/QZkD0d0KfO
— Golden Lions Athletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) June 11, 2022
Congrats to these four Bison on a great season, finishing sixth at the @NCAATrackField Outdoor Championships with a new school & @MEACSports record (3:28.39)!
Congrats to these four Bison on a great season, finishing sixth at the @NCAATrackField Outdoor Championships with a new school & @MEACSports record (3:28.39)!@HUBisonTFXC ❤️💙🦬💪🏾 #BleedBlue #MEACTF #NCAATF #BeTheStandard pic.twitter.com/Nt9ttEm3iy
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) June 12, 2022
Rachel Robertson earned Honorable Mention All-American honors in Eugene with a final score of 12.59m
Rachel Robertson earned Honorable Mention All-American honors in Eugene with a final score of 12.59m. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/AeEm5S9PFz
— Florida A&M Track & Field/XC (@FAMU_Track) June 11, 2022
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝘂𝗽.
— Florida A&M Track & Field/XC (@FAMU_Track) June 11, 2022
Rachel (@rachel2tall) warms up as she competes for a 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 in the Triple Jump!
⌚️ 5:50 PM ET / 2:50 PM PT
📺 https://t.co/zeB1ZWQaQH#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/DyF9Vv6QfT
Florida A&M WR Darian Oxendine (@daydaytofly01) drops official brand and apparel line!
— Boosted Biz (@boosted_biz) June 11, 2022
Blessed to be able to represent my HBCU 🐍 #nilsummit @INFLCR @FAMU_FB @FAMUAthletics pic.twitter.com/wqNVLVhg09
— Day 2x....✌🏾 (@daydaytofly01) May 17, 2022
Back In That Mode… pic.twitter.com/By0fktCS2l
— Day 2x....✌🏾 (@daydaytofly01) May 11, 2022
WATCH | My take on part of the impact Jackson State coach Deion Sanders has had on HBCU football and college athletics overall | From @NFLTotalAccess | Steve Wyche
My take on part of the impact Jackson State coach Deion Sanders has had on HBCU football and college athletics overall. From @NFLTotalAccess @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/bQSEUOcE56
— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) June 10, 2022
Another first-team All-America accolade for Grace Nwokocha as she finishes sixth nationally in the 200m (22.52)
Another first-team All-America accolade for Grace Nwokocha as she finishes sixth nationally in the 200m (22.52). She is the first @NCATAGGIES freshman to earn first-team honors in the 100 and 200. #HistoryMade @BigSouthSports #AggiePride @NewsRecorder1 pic.twitter.com/XkRJzk8x41
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) June 11, 2022
𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍! 🇺🇸
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) June 11, 2022
Grace Nwokocha (@NCATAGGIES) finishes sixth in the 200 meters with a time of 22.52!#BigSouthOTF x #NCAATF pic.twitter.com/Ndf3HJ9Z8B
Howard University's Jessica Wright finishes 9th in THE NATION, earning her first individual All-American designation!
🚨Jessica Wright finishes 9th in THE NATION, earning her first individual All-American designation!🚨 https://t.co/tnP0iMrxlp pic.twitter.com/NXBQO2AjTn
— Howard Track & Field/Cross Country (@HUBisonTFXC) June 11, 2022
Jessika Gbai, holder of 5️⃣ program records, wraps up her individual career at Howard by becoming the first individual All-American since Landria Buckley in 2008
𝑨𝑳𝑳-𝑨𝑴𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑪𝑨𝑵
— Howard Track & Field/Cross Country (@HUBisonTFXC) June 11, 2022
Jessika Gbai, holder of 5️⃣ program records, wraps up her individual career at Howard by becoming the first individual All-American since Landria Buckley in 2008. Gbai is now a 2x All-American and will look to add a third designation in the 4x400m relay! pic.twitter.com/S6rF7G2rDO
Former North Carolina A&T OL Rio Claytor committed to Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
just a kid from Hawai’i …… with that being said I’m locked in 🔒💯 😈 #godeltadevils @CoachDancyVI @CoachBrowne72 @HBCUSports1 @HBCUGameday @SportVoiceJW @bigrio30 @MVSUDevilSports pic.twitter.com/tZyCRKEx65
— Rio 🇦🇸 (@poly_sauce62) June 11, 2022
Full BIOGreat way to start the week with a lil footwork🏃🏽♂️💨 #hungry #readytoeat #NoExcuses pic.twitter.com/dVnyjTR3Yg
— Rio 🇦🇸 (@poly_sauce62) June 6, 2022
WATCH | Top 4 all under 45s in the #NCAATF 400m final | No.1 Randolph Ross, NCAT
Top 4 all under 45s in the #NCAATF 400m final
— Travis Miller (@travismillerx13) June 11, 2022
44.13 - Randolph Ross
44.41 - Champion Allison
44.50 - Elija Godwin
44.93 - Jonathan Jonespic.twitter.com/3Nlt7tdGNL