THE MYRON L. ROLLE STORY ...Dear aspiring athlete: compete just as hard as you can. But think also about where football is taking you. Even if you made it pro, your career may be short lived – and that’s OK. There’s life after sports.
— Myron Rolle, MD (@MyronRolle) July 15, 2022
Next thing I knew, I was in medical school, becoming a neurosurgeon. pic.twitter.com/YhLHlf5NlC
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Friday, July 15, 2022
Myron Rolle, MD | Dear aspiring athlete: compete just as hard as you can. But think also about where football is taking you
Benjamin Azamati and Joseph Amoah set to battle the best in Oregon
Benjamin Azamati and Joseph Amoah set to battle the best in Oregon #athleticshour #TeamGhana #Oregon2022 https://t.co/VIq0idq3RO
— Athletics Hour (@AthleticsHour) July 15, 2022
New Herff College of Engineering dean named
Welcome to Herff, Dr. Okenwa Okoli! #memphis #dean #engineering pic.twitter.com/RD1Ecn6dMK
— Memphis Engineering (@UofMemphisEngr) July 12, 2022
Tarah Jean | With hundreds on the waitlist, FAMU responds to freshman housing crunch with financial aid
With hundreds on the waitlist, FAMU responds to freshman housing crunch with financial aid https://t.co/lqDlfdm1qN via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 15, 2022
University Housing Press Conference 7 15, 2022 https://t.co/p4jSHVIF57 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 15, 2022
SWAC Volleyball Champions Add Two More Transfers for 2022
Nina Simone Sharpton Partial BIOWhile much of the talk has been about the start of football season, the reigning SWAC Champions are quietly building a juggernaut team! Looking forward to seeing the Lady Rattlers dominate on the volleyball court this season!!!#FAMULY #SpikeSpikeandSpikeAgain
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) July 15, 2022
🐍🐍🐍👑🏐 https://t.co/gz7xv1WsGH
Nothin like the 💯! 🐍🐍🐍 https://t.co/CNLqmY19EX
— Andre' Ellis🗯 (@andreellis55) July 15, 2022
CO'22 4⭐| Tallahassee Lincoln H.S. Long Snapper Tyler Riley committed to Coach Willie Simmons and Florida A&M University
I am so honored and blessed to be continuing my education and play Division 1 football @FAMU_FB
— Tyler Riley (@Tyler_Riley22) July 14, 2022
I would like to thank everyone who has made this dream come true! @HCWillieSimmons @CoachChiliDavis @Coach2Bless @john_sprad @Linc_TrojansFB @AlisonPosey14 @KohlsSnapping @karlos_sr pic.twitter.com/mJsP2qjQh6
I want to thank @BlueGreyFB for reminding me of the once in a life time opportunity to be an Blue Grey All American! I want to personally thank my long snapping Coach @john_sprad , I wouldn’t be the snapper I am today without your guidance and teaching!!! @KohlsSnapping pic.twitter.com/WCQUnzSwmS
— Tyler Riley (@Tyler_Riley22) April 2, 2022
Former Florida State r-freshman OT/OG (6'-7" /320) Christopher Williams (Tallahassee Rickards H.S.) committed to Florida A&M University and Coach Willie Simmons
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) July 15, 2022
Lets get to work ‼️🐍@Coach2Bless @FAMU_FB @HCWillieSimmons pic.twitter.com/zEj7zfLRwv
— Christopher Williams (@850chris_) July 15, 2022
And just like that, the trenches just got a little deeper!!! #FAMULY #FAMOLY #WhyNotUs #TrenchMob #LeaveNoDoubt
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) July 10, 2022
🐍🐍🐍🐍📚🏈🎓💰 pic.twitter.com/3ZsOoRP13p
Malcolm Harvey | Marching 100 band camp draws record crowd, shows off precision with parade at FAMU
“At my school in Germany, we don’t have anything like this. We just have basic band where you sit down, read the music and play, while here you have to memorize the music, dance to the music, there’s more to it,” said McKinney. https://t.co/hEHik0jb3z
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) July 15, 2022
Chasity Maynard Photo Gallery | Hundreds of band camp children perform with Marching 100 in parade
Hundreds of band camp children perform with Marching 100 in parade https://t.co/39BHxIk5ry via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 15, 2022
Three Hawks earn NTCA All-Academic honors
Three Hawks earn NTCA All-Academic honors https://t.co/MjgQ5V6nyy
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 15, 2022
Hampton, William & Mary learn opponents for 18-game CAA basketball schedules
Your region/state sports roundup: Hampton, William & Mary learn opponents for 18-game CAA basketball schedules https://t.co/VX6WdMwGab
— The Virginian-Pilot (@virginianpilot) July 15, 2022
Kevin Seifert | Everything we know about the XFL as its player showcases ramp up
Organized all the strands of @XFL2023 news we've collected in the past few months, with a few new nuggets. Expecting to get confirmation of the league's 8 cities, and game venues, by the end of this month. https://t.co/cskmNwpBfl
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) July 15, 2022
Marc Davis | Norfolk State's Jones heads home with HBCUnited
Norfolk State's Jones heads home with HBCUnited https://t.co/xnzwDP20V4
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 15, 2022
jdriggers | Wilson's Keith eyes NFL dream after transferring to MEAC power S.C. State
Wilson's Keith eyes NFL dream after transferring to MEAC power S.C. State https://t.co/mC4Lm2U6ry via @VoiceOfPeeDee
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 15, 2022
Ep 281, Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab w/ Mike Washington & Charles Bishop along w/ @MyBCSN1 AD Drew
Ep 281, Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab w/ Mike Washington & Charles Bishop along w/ @MyBCSN1 AD Drew @BcsnDrew. A interview with Dr. Victor Kidd @therealDrKidd , Therapist & Healer/Owner/CEO of KWSC,LLChttps://t.co/mepJ6hasq1@DrKenyattaCavil @MikeWash88 @charlesbish1953
— Inside the HBCU Sports Lab (@HBCUSportsLab1) July 15, 2022
DYK? You must be registered with the @ncaaec, complete your amateurism certification questionnaire and be on the @NCAA school's IRL to sign a valid #NLI
DYK? You must be registered with the @ncaaec, complete your amateurism certification questionnaire and be on the @NCAA school's IRL to sign a valid #NLI.
— NCAA Eligibility Center (@ncaaec) July 14, 2022
➡️ Register: https://t.co/eqw3DoqJe8 pic.twitter.com/F495FXsu4F
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Get to know former Florida A&M student-athlete and 2022 Hall Of Fame inductee Antonia Bennett on the latest episode of #WhereAreTheyNow?
Growing up and playing ball in Central Florida, I remember watching #AntoniaBennett! She is an amazing athlete and even better person. More than deserving of being in the @FAMUAthletics HOF 🏀 https://t.co/kAC9BLW0wv
— Thai Floyd (@thaiafloyd) July 14, 2022
#SWACNation
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) July 13, 2022
Thursday, July 14th, at 6:00 p.m. CST get to know former Florida A&M student-athlete and 2022 Hall Of Fame inductee Antonia Bennett on the latest episode of #WhereAreTheyNow?#BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/FeKPv8RNm5
Head Coach Willie Simmons Named To ESPN's 45 Minority Coaches Under 45; He is the 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗙𝗖𝗦 coach to make the list
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 has been named to @espn’s 45 minority coaches under 45 to watch for future D1 head-coaching jobs. @HCWillieSimmons is the 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗙𝗖𝗦 coach to make the list.
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) July 14, 2022
📰 https://t.co/YWiLZhkDDt#F pic.twitter.com/ca9BW3un0o
Top 5 HBCU Coaches Under 45: ESPN's 4 + 1@ktmoze for @hbculegends adds one coach to @ESPNRittenberg exhaustive list! #HBCUhttps://t.co/mIGCeQmLuX
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) July 15, 2022
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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Arrman Kyaw | U.S. Air Force and Defense Department Plan for Research Center at HBCU
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 14, 2022
Andrew Badillo | Edward Waters gets green light to enter 2nd year of its transitional phase to NCAA Division II | Justin Barney
Edward Waters gets green light to enter 2nd year of its transitional phase to NCAA Division II https://t.co/jFVKuaHJA6
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 14, 2022
EWU has been approved to move to Year 2 of the NCAA Division II membership process and will be eligible for postseason play. https://t.co/Jz1gNXfUqf
— First Coast News (@FCN2go) July 15, 2022
Sam Herder | 2022 FCS Jersey Countdown: 51 — The Best Player Who Wears No. 51 Is NC Central’s Corey Bullock
2022 #FCS Jersey Countdown: 51 — The Best Player Who Wears No. 51 Is @NCCU_Football's Corey Bullock (@RunItUpCorey)https://t.co/9h8o3TODOe
— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) July 14, 2022
Khari Thompson | What to know about XFL HBCU showcase at Jackson State this weekend
The XFL will host an invite-only showcase at Jackson State University on Saturday. Here's what to know about Saturday's event at JSU. https://t.co/hnu1DYua7N
— CL Sports (@CLSports) July 14, 2022
NCAA Update: Allen University has been approved by the Membership Committee to move to provisional year two in becoming a member of the NCAA
NCAA Update: Allen University has been approved by the Membership Committee to move to provisional year two in becoming a member of the NCAA#R2G | #AUAthletics 🐝 pic.twitter.com/DbmTwx6QnB
— Allen University Athletics (@auyellowjackets) July 14, 2022
Congrats to the 12 HBCU nominees and total 577 school nominees for the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year award!
Bryanna Brown Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Division II Basketball
Hailey Gipson Winston-Salem State University Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Division II Basketball
Bethany Henry Virginia State University Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Division II Volleyball
Cathryn Lane Coppin State University Mid-Eastern Athletic Conf. Division I Cross Country, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field
Da'Nesha Miller Fayetteville State University Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Division II Indoor Track and Field, Volleyball
Andrea Nevola Alvarado Elizabeth City State University Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Division II Tennis
Simone Parn University of the District of Columbia East Coast Conference Division II Tennis
Lauren Reiber Chicago State University Western Athletic Conference Division I Soccer
Azhante Rodgers Elizabeth City State University Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Division II Basketball
Jalynn Spaulding Virginia State University Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Division II Basketball
Hannah White Jackson State University Southwestern Athletic Conf. Division I Outdoor Track and Field
Ameshya Williams-Holliday Jackson State University Southwestern Athletic Conf. Division I Basketball
Congrats to the 577 school nominees for the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year award!https://t.co/4MH3Z3lt13 | #NCAAWOTY pic.twitter.com/niBez2HHzA
— Inside the NCAA (@InsidetheNCAA) July 14, 2022
Stan Becton | If Southern's Jordan Lewis gets 10.5 sacks this year, he'll set the FCS career sacks record | 2020 Buck Buchanan Award winner
Buck Buchanan Award winner Jordan Lewis doesn't compete with accolades in mind. He said they are just a product of his competitive spirit and fierce nature on the field.
— Andscape (@andscape) October 21, 2021
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Life is what you make it, just don’t waste it‼️ #gojags🐆 #ocala #hbcuproud #32 #LLKD🕊💙 pic.twitter.com/yyxWXOM9ik
— JLEW32🐐 JORDAN LEWIS (@lewis___32) October 13, 2021