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Saturday, August 6, 2022
Alex Flum | One-on-one with new DC XFL head coach
Check out my full one-on-one interview with new D.C. @XFL2023 head coach @reggiebarlow
— Alex Flum (@AlexFlumTV) August 5, 2022
https://t.co/Lq6e0IhaiB@DCNewsNow
Tickets On Sale Now for the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic: THE REMIX πππ₯ The 300 Level seats are now open!
The 300 Level seats are now open! Tickets starting as low as $38! Secure your seats today before they're gone.
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) August 4, 2022
Click the link below to get yours!https://t.co/dQZ4HJozCx#orangeblossomclassic #lovefl#obctheremix #collegefootball pic.twitter.com/gU0LhZxC6W
Calling all Rattlers π❗We want to see you in the building!
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) August 3, 2022
Click the link below to get your tickets!
πππ₯https://t.co/dQZ4HJGau5#orangeblossomclassic #lovefl#obctheremix #collegefootball pic.twitter.com/sfWwwpQj4V
π¨ 561, 954, and 305 will be representing at the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic Battle of the Bands. Going down on September 3rd, You do not want to miss what the next generation of talent has in store.
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) August 2, 2022
Click the link below to get your tickets! https://t.co/7GpetnwHRF pic.twitter.com/LfXetz7bE4
Gerald Thomas III | Once an afterthought, FAMU wide receiver Xavier Smith is in high regard with nation's best
It’s time for @Shinetime_863 to shine. ✨
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) August 6, 2022
Before he was an All-American, walk-on wide receiver for @FAMU_FB, Xavier Smith spent his days working at Amazon. With his last college football season on the way, he’s spent camp being a vet to teammates. π https://t.co/xy2kcS0WA0
WATCH | Claflin University opened their newest housing option on Friday called the 'Villas at Claflin' | Nate Stanley
A look inside Claflin's newest affordable housing project https://t.co/3vwVIr5hf1 via @wltx
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 6, 2022
James Wilkins | New Southern president details journey from White rural Iowa to key Black university
New Southern president details journey from White rural Iowa to key Black university https://t.co/MCDyPTf43e via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 6, 2022
Keith Henry | Congratulations to the Ghana's 4x100 meter relay men anchored by by former @CoppinTrack runner @JAmoah_20 who placed 3rd in their heat in 39.05 seconds to advance to the Commonwealth Games Finals
Congratulations to the Ghana's 4x100 meter relay men anchored by by former @CoppinTrack runner @JAmoah_20 who placed 3rd in their heat in 39.05 seconds to advance to the Commonwealth Games Finals in Birmingham.@coppinsports @meacsports @TheYardHBCU @HBCUGameday @afronews
— Keith Henry (@KeithHenry11) August 6, 2022
Ghana's 4x100m relay teams qualified to the final
— Athletics Hour (@AthleticsHour) August 6, 2022
39.05s and that’s a final berth for Ghana’s 4x100m relay team.
Great run from the new boys as well.
Sean Safo-Antwi - Benjamin Azamati - Agerh Asante Barnabas - Abdul-Rasheed Saminu
Joseph Paul returns..https://t.co/ZVv0W4ER7N pic.twitter.com/HropWo7Gvz
David Eckert | How Deion Sanders' 'Prime Time' persona helps him advise Jackson State football players
How Deion Sanders' 'Prime Time' persona helps him advise Jackson State football players https://t.co/57qOhFjONE
— CL Sports (@CLSports) August 6, 2022
Bonitta Best | MEAC fooball is a nemesis to the SWAC’s perceived gridiron dominance
News: MEAC fooball is a nemesis to the SWAC’s perceived gridiron dominance https://t.co/UFCPYtuW77
— The Charlotte Post (@thecharpost) August 6, 2022
Asheebo Rojas | North Carolina A&T has work to do after struggling on offense in 2021
News: North Carolina A&T has work to do after struggling on offense in 2021 https://t.co/KF90AOuRKR
— The Charlotte Post (@thecharpost) August 6, 2022
Defending SIAC champion Albany State begins practice for 2022 season | Joe Whitfield
Defending SIAC champion Albany State begins practice for 2022 season https://t.co/kEJ9B0yQ3L via @albany_herald
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 6, 2022
Keith Henry | Congratulations to Latifa Ali & Halutie Hor!
Congratulations to Latifa Ali & Halutie Hor! They helped Ghana advance to the 4×100 meter relay final, placing 5th in their heat in a season best 44.32 seconds at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England!@coppintrack @coppinsports @MEACSports @HBCUGameday @TheYardHBCU
— Keith Henry (@KeithHenry11) August 6, 2022
Ghana Female Quartet makes it to the final in a time of 44.32s
— Athletics Hour (@AthleticsHour) August 6, 2022
Results https://t.co/ZVv0W4ER7N pic.twitter.com/QHoMBgjEBZ
2024 MIF Tariq Moore Jr., Williamsport H.S., PA committed to Southern University Baseball
I’m extremely honored
— Tariq moore Jr24 (@MooreJr24) August 4, 2022
And fortunate to announce that I have decided to further my Academic and Athletic D1 baseball career at the historic University of Southern.Thanks to my Family, Coaches and Everyone who helped me.Go jag!@BsbSouthern @NEPridebaseball @CWS_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/Wa0WPJBUBG
π¨Commitment Alertπ¨ ‘24 Tariq Moore Jr (Williamsport HS, PA) has committed to Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA! Tariq has been part of the family the last 3 years & we couldn’t be happier for him#lionsquad #ourplayersgoplaces #anothaone #anotherpridecommit #family #HBCU pic.twitter.com/TIFvuzcFg2
— NEPridebaseball (@NEPridebaseball) August 6, 2022
Thank you @sox_carolina for having me this week.
— Tariq moore Jr24 (@MooreJr24) June 29, 2022
Don’t get the results we wanted
But what a great experience at the lake point complex playing with great group of teammates from the south.. @FlatgroundBats @sox_carolina @PBR_PA_Scouts @PBRPennsylvania @PBRGeorgia pic.twitter.com/A0rZ9G2y8g
‘24 MIF Tariq Moore Jr. (Williamsport Area) sits down here on the double play rep with some feel in/out of the glove. Feet worked with intent to the ball, mid 70’s arm strength. @NEPridebaseball pic.twitter.com/huWfPgLjTr
— PBR Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) October 24, 2021
WATCH | Deion Sanders celebrates birthday by answering questions | Barbara Gauntt
Deion Sanders celebrates birthday by answering questions https://t.co/W9R66OQ7iJ
— CL Sports (@CLSports) August 6, 2022
As a part of his birthday weekend of events @DeionSanders is hosting a special panel and Q&A session at the The Refuge Sheraton in Flowood with community leaders on achieving success and being successful pic.twitter.com/8rupakkcTd
— Joe Cook WAPT (@JoeCookSports) August 6, 2022
Barbara Gauntt | Deion Sanders celebrates birthday weekend
Deion Sanders celebrates birthday weekend https://t.co/XgdalW7ont
— CL Sports (@CLSports) August 6, 2022
Kevin Batiste | Besean McCray is tightening his grip as the starting quarterback for Southern | Jim Kleinpeter
"I don't mind coming back out here...cause you guys ain't got it on your mind." #Southern Head Coach Eric Dooley lit into his team after some lackadaisical effort during today's practice. @WAFB9Sports pic.twitter.com/wjKJVFajWr
— Kevin Batiste (@KBatisteJr) August 4, 2022
Besean McCray is tightening his grip as the starting quarterback for Southern https://t.co/rarYQ2fUZx via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 6, 2022
Jim Kleinpeter | Southern lands three players on preseason HBCU All-America team
Southern lands three players on preseason HBCU All-America team https://t.co/21AsLX36rh via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 6, 2022
Jim Kleinpeter | Jaguars looking for improvement from secondary overhaul
Jaguars looking for improvement from secondary overhaul https://t.co/EG8HrxsRfu via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 6, 2022
I.C. Murrell | Touted tackle to lead Pine Bluff
Touted tackle to lead Pine Bluff https://t.co/BILFKcv07z
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 6, 2022
Friday, August 5, 2022
WATCH | Head football Coach Bubba McDowell talks about the second day of practice and how the team is preparing for the first ESPNU featured game for the Panthers
Head football Coach Bubba McDowell talks about the second day of practice and how the team is preparing for the first ESPNU featured game for the Panthers. #RunItBack #WhereChampionsAreBuilt pic.twitter.com/DDN0cmqkgy
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) August 6, 2022
Thank you, Coach Mike Rice!
Thank you, Coach Mike Rice!
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) August 5, 2022
The Coach Rice era officially ended today. Coach Rice is the only coach to ever take the @FAMU_Golf team to the NCAA Regionals after winning the 2021 MEAC Championship.
π° https://t.co/GE6639kWlq#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp π pic.twitter.com/E0E098JDya
4 Home Games Highlights Men's Basketball 2022 Non-Conference Schedule
4 Home Games Highlights @TSUmenshoops 2022 Non-Conference Schedule https://t.co/26Dv5YQMfH
— TSU Athletics (@TXSOTigers) August 5, 2022
Lincoln University Bry Brown signs professional contract
Bry Brown (@Ibrylieve) signs professional contract with CPN de Oporto Portugal #LUPr1de #ProtectThePr1de https://t.co/DIDMsW3dl0
— Lincoln University Lions Athletics (@LUL1onsAthletic) August 6, 2022
Alcorn State Football Camp Insider (Day One) - Aug. 5, 2022
Alcorn State Football Camp Insider (Day One) - Aug. 5, 2022 https://t.co/8Ln080zv3Q via @YouTube
— Alcorn State Athletics (@BRAVESSPORTS) August 6, 2022
Running back A.J. Davis on his decision to choose FAMU after transferring from Pitt
Running back A.J. Davis on his decision to choose FAMU after transferring from Pitt:#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/IIB9OkV26L
— Florida A&M Football π (@FAMU_FB) August 5, 2022