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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Howard Swimming & Diving Claims CSCAA Spring Scholar All-America Honors

.@HUSwimming Claims @CSCAA Spring Scholar All-America Honors #BleedBlue #HowardForward #NECSwimDive https://t.co/meh1IrWNU9
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) June 29, 2022

"Paul Quinn, a historically Black college in southern Dallas, has interwoven mental health awareness into its foundation..." |

HBCU Spotlight: "Paul Quinn, a historically Black college in southern Dallas, has interwoven mental health awareness into its foundation..." @PaulQuinn1872 Read more about this HBCU's commitment to the wellbeing of their student body here: https://t.co/pWIXN5oSj8
— White House HBCUs (@WHI_HBCUs) June 29, 2022

We comin!!!

We comin!!! #BattleTested #ProtectTheValley #ValleyInMotion pic.twitter.com/JJxHjRjvA2
— Coach Kenton Evans (@Coach__Evans) June 29, 2022

Here are the 𝐌𝐄𝐍'𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒 for The Bowerman in 2022, as selected by The Bowerman Advisory Board!

From thousands to 10.

From those 10 to 3.

Here are the 𝐌𝐄𝐍'𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒 for The Bowerman in 2022, as selected by The Bowerman Advisory Board!

Trey Cunningham, @FSU_Track
Ayden Owens-Delerme, @RazorbackTF
Randolph Ross, Jr., @NCATAGGIES https://t.co/X6ZXPP5wnL pic.twitter.com/84BqP3CY3b
— The Bowerman (@thebowerman) June 29, 2022

Meet the New FCS Football Programs in 2022: Lindenwood, Stonehill and Texas A&M-Commerce | Craig Haley

The three new FCS programs this week: @LindenwoodFB @Lions_FB @GoStonehill https://t.co/KtYQXX4NEK
— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) June 29, 2022

FCS Schedules Are Not Built the Same: The Strength of All 130 Heading Into the 2022 Season | Craig Haley

Getting closer to the 2022 season.https://t.co/MjZ1LklD49
— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) June 29, 2022

@NAIA Head Coaches that have played at the highest level… @NBA

▶️▶️The NBA to The NAIA◀️◀️@NAIA Head Coaches that have played at the highest level…@NBA

While their past is significant, I want to highlight their current roles in the NAIA as Head Coaches

A Spotlight thread🧵 on these coaches building programs at the NAIA level ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/iMJVJbbSrI
— William Payne 🔺🧩 🏀 (@TweetsbyCoachP) June 29, 2022

Tennis Receives USTA David N. Dinkins HBCU Coaching Grant

.@HUBisonTennis Receives @USTA David N. Dinkins HBCU Coaching Grant #BleedBlue #HowardForward #MEACTEN https://t.co/obAvR5ehXL
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) June 29, 2022

The Bethune-Cookman University vs Jackson State University football game is coming to TIAA Bank Field on October 15, 2022!

Yet another example of my administration and @cityofjax bringing big games and marquee events to our downtown! Welcome @bethunecookman and @JacksonStateU. Let’s get ready for an epic weekend in October! #letsgo #Duval https://t.co/FcBgMuFctm
— Lenny Curry (@lennycurry) June 28, 2022

As Conference Realignment Turns: 2022 FCS Changes and Beyond | Craig Haley

FCS conference realignment goes into effect on Friday. (Robert Smith/Austin Peay Athletics photo)https://t.co/vgTKAIhFP6 pic.twitter.com/tT3T726z1s
— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) June 29, 2022

We're back!! If you missed it last week don't miss it tonight! On @RatedHBCU IG live at 6pm cst @BlackCollegeExp

We're back!! If you missed it last week don't miss it tonight! On @RatedHBCU IG live at 6pm cst @BlackCollegeExp pic.twitter.com/DBRM7iXWKN
— Black College Exp (NABJ Member) Journalist (@BlackCollegeExp) June 29, 2022

Congrats to Clyde Doughty, Jr. on his Cushman & Wakefield Division II Athletic Director of the Year award!

Congrats again to our leader, Clyde Doughty, Jr. on his Cushman & Wakefield Division II Athletic Director of the Year award! pic.twitter.com/XbnMF8kwAC
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) June 29, 2022

A special S/O to our 2022 Cushman & Wakefield Athletics Directors of the Year! 👏👏👏@ChargersofDU AD Joseph Clinton, @clyded, @AndrewGavinAD, and @UofChasAD pic.twitter.com/prfd8TcniW
— DII ADA (@DIIADA) June 28, 2022

Congratulations to @BSUVP_athletics Clyde Doughty, Jr. on receiving the 2021-2022 Cushman & Wakefield Division II Athletic Director of the Year!

We are so proud of you!! 🖤💛#bulldognation pic.twitter.com/ykCPW9MvUB
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) June 28, 2022

Elite Empire Athletes™🐍 @FAMU_FB QB Rasean McKay says QBs belong on the big boy platform too!! 💪🏾

🐍 @FAMU_FB QB @raseanmckay152 says QBs belong on the big boy platform too!! 💪🏾

315lbs Power Clean w/ ease. Any other QBs hitting the weights like this👀

Tag us in the proof bcuz it look like nobody out lifting FAMU QB!!#315QBPowerCleanChallenge @HCWillieSimmons @Coach2Bless pic.twitter.com/WujocKJMAD
— Elite Empire Athletes™ (@EliteEmpireATH) June 29, 2022

Rattler love, summer workout. I was born ready. Let's work famuly!!!@CoachHarriott @JasonTaylor @HCWillieSimmons @Coach2Bless @EliteEmpireATH @FAMU_FB @larryblustein pic.twitter.com/OwoiWwUz9U
— Khalil Hunter (@k1_humble) June 29, 2022

You are what you do. Not what you say you’ll do. #year2 @FAMUAthletics @FAMU_FB @News20atFive @FAMU_SportsMkg @FAMU_FBRecruit @HbcuPass @HbcuPro @HBCUPrideNation pic.twitter.com/lTxLxXaWiz
— Deandre Francis Jr. (@DeandreFjr1) June 29, 2022

Ep 276 - Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab w/ Mike Washington & Charles Bishop

Ep 276 - Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab w/ Mike Washington & Charles Bishop. A interview with Dr. @ajhanaikeaton on her research on ‘Black Female College Athlete’s Sense of Belonging at a HBCU'.https://t.co/cJZpVCoiTP @DrKenyattaCavil @MikeWash88 @charlesbish1953
— Inside the HBCU Sports Lab (@HBCUSportsLab1) June 29, 2022

Ryan Fowler | CFB 6 HBCU Defensive Players to Watch this Season

Take a look outside the major conferences and you'll find HBCUs littered with pro-ready talent. @_RyanFowler_ has six players on defense you'll want to watch this season. #FrontOffice33 https://t.co/cMeoPuX8zl
— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) June 29, 2022

Ryan Fowler | CFB 8 HBCU Offensive Players To Watch This Season

You need to keep your eyes on these 8 HBCU offensive players this season.#FrontOffice33 | #HBCU | #CFB https://t.co/ZNmscQGBZY
— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) June 29, 2022

Khari Thompson | After winning AD of the Year, Ashley Robinson plans to 'dominate the FCS' in football and beyond

After winning AD of the Year, Ashley Robinson plans to 'dominate the FCS' in football and beyond https://t.co/aEdBqpXT5r
— CL Sports (@CLSports) June 29, 2022

Joe Cook | JSU's Ashley Robinson receives NACDA Athletic Director of the Year Award

JSU's Ashley Robinson receives NACDA Athletic Director of the Year Award https://t.co/HHHVOlJnsY
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 29, 2022

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Congratulations to Former @MEACSports commissioner (and Hampton AD) Dennis Thomas along with former Umass Boston administrator (and coach) Charlie Titus on their @NACDA Hall of Fame induction!

Congratulations to Former @MEACSports commissioner (and Hampton AD) Dennis Thomas along with former Umass Boston administrator (and coach) Charlie Titus on their @NACDA Hall of Fame induction! @badbatch10 pic.twitter.com/vzrXL9EE7O
— Hawk Women's Hoops 🏀 (@ESHawksWBB) June 28, 2022

Elijah Rutland | If FAMU ever got a Jordan 5 PE model, I imagine it would look something like this!

If FAMU ever got a Jordan 5 PE model, I imagine it would look something like this. Jordan 5s are one of my favorite shoes so this was a no brained🐍🔥🎨https://t.co/7Nvoe4sXkV pic.twitter.com/fizAYUIPmC
— Elijah Rutland (@fixmysole) February 27, 2022

Feeling like @FAMU_WBB in 1995💫🐍⛹🏾‍♀️🏀 pic.twitter.com/edBX3YMxfs
— Elijah Rutland (@fixmysole) April 9, 2022

FAMU x Top 3💫🐍🍊 pic.twitter.com/6KzBsvFJ6W
— Elijah Rutland (@fixmysole) April 9, 2022

From thought to this execution, these are one of my favorite shoes that I have ever created. I have always been jealous of the schools that would get PE models made because FAMU never had them and I’m glad that I was able to create these. pic.twitter.com/CTxr7dMFjf
— Elijah Rutland (@fixmysole) February 22, 2022

Full reveal of the custom sneaker I did with @MercedesBenzUSA 🎨🙌🏾 https://t.co/jhSfafOCON
— Elijah Rutland (@fixmysole) February 4, 2022

Morgan State Welcomes Brawley Evans to the Football Staff

Bethune-Cookman's SWAC home game against Jackson State University on Oct. 15 has been shifted to TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville Fla. (home of the Jacksonville Jaguars).

The Wildcats are 29-23-1 all-time at TIAA Bank Field.
— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) June 28, 2022

Congrats to @CoachSmFry on earning the "Big House" Gaines D2 Coach of the Year award in an award ceremony last night on Winston-Salem

Congrats to @CoachSmFry on earning the "Big House" Gaines D2 Coach of the Year award in an award ceremony last night on Winston-Salem pic.twitter.com/6ymlxS5gVQ
— Lincoln University Lions Athletics (@LUL1onsAthletic) June 28, 2022

Iosefa Named Second Team All-State by VaSID

Iosefa Named Second Team All-State by VaSID#SpartanStrong #WeAreEnough #ItsAMindset https://t.co/JdrjtexZJc
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) June 28, 2022

A&T's Randolph Ross Jr. has been named a FINALIST for @thebowerman!

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐌𝐄𝐍'𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓

Randolph Ross, Jr., @NCATAGGIES

✅ Undefeated
✅ 2 @NCAATrackField 🏆
✅ 3 All-Time Top-10s

Ross is third-fastest man in 🌎 history in the indoor 400 meters & put up 2 all-time top-10 collegiate marks in the event.https://t.co/X6ZXPP5wnL pic.twitter.com/SfHrnDoyCv
— The Bowerman (@thebowerman) June 28, 2022

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐌𝐄𝐍'𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒

Trey Cunningham, @FSU_Track
Ayden Owens-Delerme, @RazorbackTF
Randolph Ross, Jr., @NCATAGGIES

This 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 trio won @NCAATrackField titles & set all-time top-10 marks, both indoors and outdoors.https://t.co/X6ZXPP5wnL pic.twitter.com/KcVrPlmQ1d
— The Bowerman (@thebowerman) June 28, 2022

JUST ANNOUNCED: Randolph Ross Jr. has been named a FINALIST for @thebowerman!

Ross becomes the first-ever Big South student-athlete to be among the final 3️⃣ for track and field's top award! 🏆#BigSouthITF x #BigSouthOTF pic.twitter.com/x6TDUYsNex
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) June 28, 2022

Vote today 4 @jun1or_77 4 the @thebowerman!! We believe he is the best male T&F athlete this country has to offer!! @NCATAGGIES https://t.co/etp1NkJJCc @ncatsuaggies @USTFCCCA @NCAT_Baseball @NCATFootball @NcatVolleyball @ncatmbb @LadyAggieBall @NCATBowling @BlueDeathValley pic.twitter.com/fSWh3sCSkA
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) June 28, 2022

Morgan State Welcomes Richard Reddix to the Football Staff

Morgan State Welcomes Richard Reddix to the Football Staff @MEACSports | @UnderArmour #GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/3JgBkqSZK6
— Morgan State Football (@MSUBearsFB) June 28, 2022