The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) enters into the second year of its relationship with ESPN that will feature 22 football games this fall aired exclusively across ESPN platforms, including ESPNU, ESPN3, and ESPN+.
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) July 15, 2022
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Friday, July 15, 2022
SIAC Announces 2022 ESPN Networks Game Schedule
WATCH | Three coaches from programs we cover were listed as guys to watch for future Division I FBS head coaching jobs by ESPN | Alison Posey
It's no secret there is a lack of diversity at the FBS coaching level, as about half of Power 5 programs have never hired a Black head coach.
— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) July 13, 2022
Three coaches from programs we cover were listed as guys to watch for future Division I FBS head coaching jobs by ESPN. pic.twitter.com/a7dSdgNY4v
WATCH | The FAMU football team has been challenged this summer, and they've put in the work to make sure this fall is a memorable one | Alison Posey
The weight room. It's where teams go from good to great.
— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) July 15, 2022
The @FAMU_FB team has been challenged this summer, and they've put in the work to make sure this fall is a memorable one.
Thanks to @FamuStrength and @HCWillieSimmons for letting me check out summer conditioning! pic.twitter.com/AeLfFOJyEW
When your intentions are pure you
— Kym-mani King (@kymmani22) July 15, 2022
don't lose anyone, they lose you.☀️🌑 pic.twitter.com/iRcTDGRGSa
Congratulations to one of our volunteer student athletic trainers on accepting an internship position with the @Buccaneers
Congratulations to one of our volunteer student athletic trainers on accepting an internship position with the @Buccaneers. She will be working their Sports Medicine/ Athletic Training staff. We are so proud of you! Have fun and learn a lot 🏈🎉 pic.twitter.com/zraSGtVpTR
— Florida A&M Sports Medicine (@FAMUSportsMed) July 14, 2022
CO '23 | 5'-8" combo guard Uriah Jennings, Mayfield Heights, OH has verbally committed to University of Arkansas Pine Bluff
First I would like to thank God for blessing me with this opportunity of playing at the next level! And a big shoutout to my family and coaches for supporting me throughout this journey❤️I am very happy to say that I am 110% committed to the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/GPJx4iW8Zr
— Uriah Jennings 🏀2023 (@Uriah_Jennings) July 14, 2022
Combo Guard @Uriah_Jennings
— Team Evo United (@teamevounited) June 22, 2022
Class Of 2023 5’8
Uriah Jennings
Women’s Basketball Coaches
Dm Me about this young lady and check out our July Schedule pic.twitter.com/4XltsqMOF8
Voorhees has 12 student-athletes recognized by The Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) for their academic success
Congratulations are in order. Voorhees has 12 student-athletes recognized by The Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) for their academic success. Including a host of other requirements, the CAC annually honors student-athletes having 3.2 or higher cumulative GPAs. pic.twitter.com/ASuo86Mfrl
— Voorhees University (@TheVoorheesU) July 15, 2022
🔵FCS Player Spotlight🔵 James Green (Tennessee State; LB)
🔵FCS Player Spotlight🔵
— The Bluebloods (@The__Bluebloods) July 15, 2022
James Green (Tennessee State; LB)
Career Stats: 131 tackles, 14.5 TFLs, 2 INTs, 1 FF, 3 PBUs
🔹2020-21 2nd Team All-OVC
🔹2021 1st Team All-OVC
🔹2022 Bluebloods Preseason All-OVC pic.twitter.com/zsz7YKKkhZ
The Bluebloods are joined by Dr. Cavil, Emory Hunt, BJ Jones, & Jamie Walker as they breakdown some of the biggest storylines surrounding HBCU Football
LIVE SHOW: HBCU Roundtable W/ Dr. Cavil, Emory Hunt, BJ Jones, & Jamie W... https://t.co/BVpop2Ge4N via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 16, 2022
New looks at the Nike Dunk Low “Florida A&M” are in 🐍👀
New looks at the Nike Dunk Low “Florida A&M” are in 🐍👀
— HOUSE OF HEAT (@HOUSEOFHEAT) July 15, 2022
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In Hand Look at the Florida A&M x Nike Dunk Low 🍊 https://t.co/Mzulx9ezBu pic.twitter.com/LIw9OXNgcn
— JustFreshKicks (@JustFreshKicks) July 16, 2022
WATCH | Interview with FAMU own @Guysen_Bohler must watch
Interview with #FAMU own @Guysen_Bohler must watch. https://t.co/WNm1NYVhjf pic.twitter.com/46DLrVuvLl
— ThePre-Snap Read (@ThePre_SnapRead) July 15, 2022
🔵FCS Player Spotlight🔵
— The Bluebloods (@The__Bluebloods) July 15, 2022
BJ Bohler (Florida A&M; CB)
Career Stats: 118 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, 7 INTs, 3 FFs, 19 PBUs
🔹2021 1st Team All-SWAC
🔹2021 Boxtorow 1st Team All-American
🔹2022 Bluebloods Preseason 2nd Team FCS All-American
🔹2022 Bluebloods Preseason All-SWAC pic.twitter.com/ld5yeosF0z
Gerald Thomas III | Tally Ties: FAMU lands Rickards alumnus, FSU transfer Christopher Williams
Coach Simmons meant BUSINESS when he said that @FAMU_FB was looking to beef up their O-Line. Today, they landed @RickardsFB alum and former FSU student-athlete @850chris_. 🏈 https://t.co/oFDFyfufPD
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) 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
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
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
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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
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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