Are you ready for some SWAC/HBCU football? Longtime Houston Sportscaster @ButchAlsandor is! He is entering his third season as PxP man for #SWACfootball on the #ESPNFamilyofNetworks. @espn #greaterhoustonarea #collegefootball #hbcuhttps://t.co/yyM9gSTX9p
— Bayou Beat News (@BayouBeatNews) July 11, 2022
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Monday, July 11, 2022
Nakia | College football is right around the corner, are you ready?
WATCH | The Woodward Football program went on a college tour back in June, visiting 8 colleges in 7 days
Respect brother, thanks for your contribution and for bringing your guys through @FAMU_FB ๐งก๐๐ https://t.co/Gpq3ZqlrEe
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) July 11, 2022
Samford University Grad Transfer RHP Jalon Long (Montgomery, AL) has transferred to Southern University
Thank you Samford baseball for the past 4 years and the schools who interested in me through this process. It was a hard decision to make and very stressful. So with that being said I am transferring to Southern University for my last year. @BsbSouthern pic.twitter.com/S4FXFujJWV
— Jalon Long (@eliteplayer1124) July 11, 2022
Looking for a new home. Graduate transfer with one year of eligibility. pic.twitter.com/1YoixsN5l0
— Jalon Long (@eliteplayer1124) June 29, 2022
WSMV 4 Nashville | 5⭐Gymnast Morgan Price switches from SEC school to go to Fisk University in Nashville an HBCU | GCAC
Gymnast switches schools to go to HBCU https://t.co/p4aFmXeRrE via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 11, 2022
SSU Volleyball Releases 2022 Schedule
๐๐ค๐ก๐ก๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ก๐ก ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐จ๐๐จ 2022 ๐๐๐๐๐๐ช๐ก๐
— Savannah State Athletics (@SavStateTigers) July 6, 2022
๐ https://t.co/jCuXOJsJ9I
๐ https://t.co/1s2QwBeMxS#๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ | #๐๐ฝ๐พ๐ | #๐๐๐ pic.twitter.com/hjW0VQSXM0
Miracle Goolsby Named To PBC Presidential Honor Roll
๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ค๐ค๐ก๐จ๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ค ๐๐ฝ๐พ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐๐ก ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐ค๐ง ๐๐ค๐ก๐ก
— Savannah State Athletics (@SavStateTigers) July 7, 2022
๐ https://t.co/Afn1YywbIV#๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ | #๐๐ฝ๐พ๐ | #๐๐๐ pic.twitter.com/2ImMd8FG8V
๐๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ 100 ๐๐ข๐ท๐ข๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐ต๐ข๐ต๐ฆ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต-๐๐ต๐ฉ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฆ๐ด ๐๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐ญ-๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ช๐ค ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฎ
๐๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ 100 ๐๐ข๐ท๐ข๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐ต๐ข๐ต๐ฆ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต-๐๐ต๐ฉ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฆ๐ด ๐๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐ญ-๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ช๐ค ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฎ
— Savannah State Athletics (@SavStateTigers) July 7, 2022
๐ https://t.co/159u44g23b#๐๐ข๐ช๐ญ๐๐๐ | #๐๐๐๐ | #๐๐๐ pic.twitter.com/RZWKsYyADv
Sunday, July 10, 2022
Retrospect: A historic and powerful moment in HBCU football.
It was a historic night last night as FAMU legend coach Rudy Hubbard was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
— Florida A&M Football ๐ (@FAMU_FB) December 8, 2021
Coach Hubbard is the only coach to lead an HBCU to an FCS National Championship when the Rattlers defeated UMass in the 1978 National Championship game. pic.twitter.com/ltgItFvsfb
Our season opener vs. FAMU will serve as a celebration of HBCUs.
— Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) June 22, 2022
We’ve also added NC Central to our ‘24 schedule.
Details ▶️ https://t.co/Cm4YkOp4YB#CarolinaFootball ๐ #BeTheOne
Tickets On Sale Now for the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic: THE REMIX
Watch @GoJSUTigersFB take on @FAMU_FB Labor Day Weekend!
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) May 27, 2022
September 4th, 2022
Get your tickets by clicking the link in our bio!#obctheremix #orangeblossomclassic #lovefl #collegefootball pic.twitter.com/IPoWQMb5w2
Tickets On Sale Now for the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic: THE REMIX ๐๐๐ฅ
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) July 9, 2022
Click the link below to get yours!https://t.co/dQZ4HJozCx#orangeblossomclassic #lovefl #obctheremix #collegefootball pic.twitter.com/Iib9aioPzK
Rattlers, who is showing up Labor day weekend!?
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) July 7, 2022
Make sure you get your tickets! Click the link below. https://t.co/dQZ4HJp7s5#obctheremix #collegefootball
๐ธ Via IG : Famufb pic.twitter.com/qEObOQwjNI
The SWAC champions are returning to the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic September 4th at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. #orangeblossomclassic #lovefl#obctheremix #collegefootball
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) July 7, 2022
๐ธ Via IG: gojsutigersfb pic.twitter.com/zUHwOSdPzP
The @sonicboom_ots Never disappoints
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) June 28, 2022
Make your way to the game on Labor Day Weekend to watch your favorite band perform.
Click the link below to purchase tickets! https://t.co/7GpetnwHRF#orangeblossomclassic #lovefl #obctheremix #collegefootball pic.twitter.com/pYh6DnUfCO
FAMU Blood, Sweat and Tears Fantasy Football Camp, July 22-23
You still think you got “it”? Come and show us!!! See what a gameday in the life of a FAMU Football player looks like! Only limited spots available, so sign up now! Lodging, meals, and swag included! #FAMULY #LegacyCamp #LeaveNoDoubt
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) July 7, 2022
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3⭐ 6'-7"/308 | Former Louisville and Troy OT Toryque Bateman (Gadsden, AL) committed to Florida A&M and Coach Willie Simmons
Yeahhhh budddy ๐๐๐
— Tj Demas ๐ (@demas_tj2022) July 10, 2022
Very blessed to announce that I am 110% committed the Florida A&M University. I am very honored and blessed to have the opportunity to play at a historical BLACK college University rattler nation I’m coming home!!! ๐๐@Coach_C_Fisher @RivalsPortal @HCWillieSimmons @CoachHen501 pic.twitter.com/prHZLXSLVI
— Reek (@35Reek) July 10, 2022
And just like that, the trenches just got a little deeper!!! #FAMULY #FAMOLY #WhyNotUs #TrenchMob #LeaveNoDoubt
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) July 10, 2022
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Toryque Bateman FULL BIOY’all thought we were done… Nah ๐๐งก #FAMULY #Strikestrikeandstrikeagain #WhyNotUs #FAMU pic.twitter.com/Zl8FG5NPgz
— Kyndal Perry (@KyndalPerry1) July 10, 2022
First Rehearsal | Florida A&M Marching 100 Summer Band Camp Brings In Record 600 1st Chair Musicians from U.S. and Abroad
Willie Mitchell is being inducted into the Florida A&M Hall of Fame
Willie Mitchell is being inducted into the Florida A&M Baseball Hall of Fame. He is one of the best to ever wear the Orange and Green. Mitchell was my HS pitching coach and one of the most impactful people in my life at that time. He is as genuine as it gets. pic.twitter.com/97qFYpIY7x
— Next Level Baseball (@nextlevelbb) July 10, 2022
Alabama A&M Football Schedule Insider: Jackson State • November 12 • Mobile, Alabama
Alabama A&M Football Schedule Insider: Jackson State • November 12 • Mobile, Alabama https://t.co/2IfQ6czlYh
— Ala. A&M Athletics (@AAMUBulldogs) July 10, 2022
"Deliver Me" B-CU Marching Wildcats featuring Le'Andria Johnson
"Deliver Me" B-CU Marching Wildcats featuring Le'Andria Johnson https://t.co/ZbXGL8RZxI via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 10, 2022
Although l’m a Rattler, I’d be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge Mary McLeod Bethune’s contributions. Her resilience in pioneering higher education for black women and people has made a huge difference. Happy Birthday to a true legend, may your legacy live on! ๐๐ฏ๐งก๐๐ pic.twitter.com/Qrdtyah8aX
— Thai Floyd (@thaiafloyd) July 10, 2022
WATCH | FAMU's "Ken Riley earned it. No matter if he's not here now. He earned it through his play."
"He's earned it. No matter if he's not here now. He earned it through his play."
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) July 9, 2022
Could the Ring of Honor and a #Bengals Super Bowl run help @KenAndersonNFL and Ken Riley finally get to the @ProFootballHOF?
They took another big step this week. @fox19 @KenRileyII1 pic.twitter.com/26OEXZHam2
Coach Willie Simmons | Who wouldn’t want to play in this atmosphere? Show me one better at this level!!!
Who wouldn’t want to play in this atmosphere? Show me one better at this level!!!
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) July 10, 2022
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฐ#FAMULY #WeBraggDifferent #LeaveNoDoubtpic.twitter.com/ABykgniopH
Ladies, it’s back!!! YOUR day of fun, fellowship and football with the FAMU Football staff! Come for a very interactive, entertaining day as you get an up close and personal look into FAMU Football! Sign up now! pic.twitter.com/27khlxztHR
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) July 9, 2022
@FAMU_FB turning up the pressure ๐ฅ๐งก๐ @thenrbvisions with the work pic.twitter.com/ZgLHOubyCt
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) July 8, 2022
Nobody is SAFE in the Rattler Pit… unless you’re #FAMULY ๐๐๐งก
— Elite Empire Athletes™ (@EliteEmpireATH) July 1, 2022
Thank U @FAMU_FB @HCWillieSimmons @Coach2Bless for reaching out to showcase ur athletes on The Hill! Looking forward to the big things in store this fall!!#EliteEmpireAthletes #HBCU #HBCUFootball #SWAC #WhyNotFAMU pic.twitter.com/Ws19KHIyUR
Mark Evans II ⁷⁸ | Blessed with the opportunity to attend the 5th Annual @OLMasterminds Summit
Blessed with the opportunity to attend the 5th Annual @OLMasterminds Summit. Learned a lot from some of the greatest people to ever play this game, including UAPB Legend @T_Armstead72. Shout out to @BigDuke50 for inviting me and putting together this event. #OLMasterminds pic.twitter.com/SjP0UANLN8
— Mark Evans II ⁷⁸ (@EvansII_78) July 10, 2022
Dan Salomone | Dan Reeves, Everson Walls (Grambling State) named Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists
The late Dan Reeves and Super Bowl XXV champ Everson Walls named @ProFootballHOF semifinalists ๐
— New York Giants (@Giants) July 7, 2022
๐ฐ: https://t.co/mQ9JMQdPhI pic.twitter.com/RZ2kPzYQZ6
Everson Walls, other former Cowboys among semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame https://t.co/O8jyPGRY8e
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 10, 2022
Charles Goldman | Chiefs WR Otis Taylor (PVAMU) makes it through to Hall of Fame senior semifinalist round
#Chiefs great Otis Taylor is one of 25 senior semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2023. https://t.co/iW6VoN4EXy
— Chiefs Wire (@TheChiefsWire) July 8, 2022
The door for legendary #Chiefs wide receiver Otis Taylor to be inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame is finally open (via @Arrowheadphones): https://t.co/M4WZ1NgJig
— Arrowhead Pride (@ArrowheadPride) July 7, 2022
Geoff Hobson | The Kennys Move Into Pro Football Hall Of Fame Senior Semifinals
@KenAndersonNFL and Ken Riley have been named semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023.
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) July 8, 2022
Bengals Senior Writer @GeoffHobsonCin outlines why we might see these two enshrined in Canton in 2023.
One step closer for two Bengals greats. https://t.co/2mZXeI2ao7
— The Bengals Wire (@TheBengalsWire) July 9, 2022
PRO FOOTBALL HOF | 54 semifinalists (Includes: Ken Riley, FAMU; Everson Walls, Grambling) and Otis Taylor, PVAMU) have been named for the Class of 2023 in the Seniors and Coach/Contributor Categories
๐จ NEWS๐จ
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) July 7, 2022
54 semifinalists have been named for the Class of 2023 in the Seniors and Coach/Contributor Categories.
Details: https://t.co/yC5UKWUE7r pic.twitter.com/dHTkZQJ6Ng
ESPN Ranks Colts’ Darius Leonard as NFL’s Best Inside Linebacker for 2022
ESPN Ranks Colts’ Darius Leonard as NFL’s Best Inside Linebacker for 2022 https://t.co/Sq4s9H5Xs5
— SC State Athletics (@SCStateAthletic) July 10, 2022
Wiley College brings back marching band after 50-year absence
Wiley College brings back marching band after 50-year absence https://t.co/IE0Z2wOQPA via @newsjournal
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 10, 2022
11 former student-athletes and contributors inducted into the Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Fame for class of 2022 | Dominique Williams
11 former student-athletes and contributors inducted into the Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Fame for class of 2022 https://t.co/ll9QuMU0es
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 10, 2022