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— Florida A&M Volleyball ๐ (@FAMU_VB) August 9, 2022
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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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Gerald Thomas III | Mental toughness on the forefront as FAMU football has six straight days of practice
High resolve will be need to be on display this week at @FAMU_FB training camp. Today marked the first of six consecutive practices. Only two of those will be in full gear. ๐ https://t.co/P8UDufYPcO
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) August 9, 2022
#UAPBFootball Media Day & Golden Lions Fan Fest Day Set For Aug. 20 At Simmons Bank Field
#UAPBFootball Media Day & Golden Lions Fan Fest Day Set For Aug. 20 At Simmons Bank Field#1Team1ROAR https://t.co/O0tDdsCdjv
— Golden Lions Athletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) August 9, 2022
MEAC Announces 2022 Commissioner’s All-Academic Team, presented by GEICO
#MEACNews @MEACSports Announce 2022 Commissioner’s All-Academic Team, presented by @GEICO #MEACPride https://t.co/pIiXdWzteG
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) August 9, 2022
Southern University A.W. Mumford Stadium Track and Field To Get Geosurfaces Product!!
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— Southern University Jaguars (@SouthernUsports) August 9, 2022
All this rainy Louisiana weather has caused delays, but here’s an update on the new track installation in A.W. Mumford Stadium. #SouthernIsTheStandard #WeAreSouthern #PelicanRelays loading…. ๐☺️๐คซ pic.twitter.com/U0h7Omo08P
Coming soon...
— GeoSurfaces (@GeoSurfaces) August 9, 2022
๐Southern University - Louisiana#geosurfaces #TrackandField #SouthernJaguars #HBCU #SWAC pic.twitter.com/yaCR4vvAKO
This just in: The @ncatsuaggies are hosting the AAU Junior Olympic Games on the @MondoSport_USA track we installed! ๐ #AAUJROGames pic.twitter.com/AgmQCfw17x
— GeoSurfaces Southeast (@GeoSurfacesSE) July 28, 2022
N'dia Webb | Howard University Enters 20-Year Partnership With Jordan Brand
Howard University and Jordan Brand have officially announced their 20-year athletic partnership.
— The Hilltop (@TheHilltopHU) August 9, 2022
Read the full story here: https://t.co/w8skW39ijz
Former Alabama DL transferring to SWAC school
Former Alabama DL transferring to SWAC school https://t.co/mruu0lmoIV via @rolltidewire
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2022
FAMU Week 0 Opp.| UNC Not slowing down ⛽️
Mic'd Up with @CoachCwarren ๐️#CarolinaFootball ๐ #UNCommon pic.twitter.com/ZXPnghz6IB
— Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) August 9, 2022
North Carolina Fullback/H-Back Split Zone/Counter Pull reaction drill.
— Danny Schaechter ๐ฆ (@CoachDShack) August 9, 2022
Find the open window & own the path. pic.twitter.com/bCvXR47rxN
Constantly competing ๐ช#CarolinaFootball ๐ #UNCommon pic.twitter.com/rNYz22nWXr
— Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) August 9, 2022
Stackin’ days ๐ค#CarolinaFootball ๐ #UNCommon pic.twitter.com/dJKthCnPqs
— Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) August 9, 2022
Not slowing down ⛽️#CarolinaFootball ๐ #UNCommon pic.twitter.com/nO3DPgPWSH
— Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) August 8, 2022
๐จ Single-Game Tix On Sale ๐จ
— Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) August 8, 2022
Get your single-game tickets today. Availability is limited so get yours fast.
๐ https://t.co/8IwuAUIU7W#CarolinaFootball ๐ #UNCommon pic.twitter.com/yIuCV8YLf8
GOOD MORNING! It’s time to talk about the HEELS‼️The ๐ @CoachMackBrown helps us preview @UNCFootball!
— Eric Mac Lain (@EricMacLain) August 8, 2022
๐ฎ QBs ๐
๐ @CoachGeneChizik is BACK
๐ช Young DTs stepping up
๐ https://t.co/E8BGv9uezb pic.twitter.com/HcLvVxPbH1
Paige Phillips Named GSU Volleyball Coach
Paige Phillips Named GSU Volleyball Coach https://t.co/OWU9WDuX6g
— Grambling State Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) August 9, 2022
Congratulations to former Eagle and current Rattler Eva Holmes on receiving a bowling scholarship to Florida A&M University!
Congratulations to former Eagle and current Rattler Eva Holmes on receiving a bowling scholarship to Florida A&M University! #eaglepride #FAMU pic.twitter.com/cV5KEa2Vfj
— EAGLE SOFTBALL (@NFCSOFTBALL) August 9, 2022
WATCH | Alcorn State Women's Soccer Camp Highlights (8/9/2022)
"I can guarantee you that we're about to bounce back". @Kevin_Larry10 spoke it. @AlcornSoccer is ready to do it. BOUNCE BACK! #WeAre #Alcorn ⚽️
— Alcorn State Athletics (@BRAVESSPORTS) August 9, 2022
Video Link: https://t.co/fo5j2nSehP
Dom Izzo | NDSU in talks for potential football game in Nashville against Tennessee State
Just in to @WDAYSports: #NDSU deputy AD Todd Phelps says that the Bison and Tennessee State are in talks for a potential home and home series.
— Dom Izzo (@DomIzzoWDAY) August 9, 2022
NDSU in talks for potential football game in Nashville against Tennessee State https://t.co/5hFxqRPweC
#NDSU deputy athletic director Todd Phelps tells me he got a flat out no from South Carolina about a possible game in 2025, and no response from Utah about a game.
— Dom Izzo (@DomIzzoWDAY) August 9, 2022
UMES Hawks Bowling has signed Division II Kentucky Wesleyan transfer Alyssa Zombirt
Welcome Alyssa Zombirt! Alyssa is a decorated graduate transfer from Division II Kentucky Wesleyan. She is from Southhaven Mississippi and went to Desoto Central H.S. #HawkPride pic.twitter.com/FgiUCirlyH
— Hawk Bowling ๐ณ (@ESHawksBowling) August 9, 2022
We are officially 11 days away from the #FAMUGrapeFest! ๐ We are doing it big this year as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Grape Harvest Festival. ๐ฅณ
We are officially 11 days away from the #FAMUGrapeFest! ๐ We are doing it big this year as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Grape Harvest Festival. ๐ฅณ Don't forget to register today by visiting: https://t.co/tfotgzvbLu! pic.twitter.com/r17r9qHucw
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) August 9, 2022
Get up to speed with the Chicago State’s leaders on the pitch: Aulani Fernandez and Norris Howze
⚽️ Soccer season is almost here ⚽️
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) August 9, 2022
Get up to speed with the Chicago State’s leaders on the pitch: Aulani Fernandez and Norris Howze.
The dynamic duo joins this week’s Chi State Pod: https://t.co/6H0h3UHE1L pic.twitter.com/CJ1njFh8gb
Chicago State Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Teams Begin September 10
Ready to run? Our 2022 cross country schedule is live.
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) August 9, 2022
๐ https://t.co/M8Etmwp45U pic.twitter.com/18pSENO80R
⚓️Tomorrow the Pirates host @HowardWSoccer for the first exhibition game of the season at 7 PM at 4900 Stadium Rd in Williamsburg, VA
⚓️Tomorrow the Pirates host @HowardWSoccer for the first exhibition game of the season at 7 PM at 4900 Stadium Rd in Williamsburg, VA. pic.twitter.com/Y2O2C4vpr5
— Hampton Athletics (@HUAthletics1868) August 9, 2022
Virginia State's Bethany Henry Selected as 2022 CIAA Woman of the Year Honoree
"This is such an honor, and I give all Glory to God! I will forever be grateful for the numerous opportunities Virginia State University has afforded me educationally and athletically."- Bethany Henry
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) August 9, 2022
Read More ๐https://t.co/cMUTVXRXGR pic.twitter.com/W7Yks1Nle1
WATCH | FAMU Head Coach Gokhan Yilmaz on how the first practice went:
Head Coach Gokhan Yilmaz on how the first practice went:#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp ๐ pic.twitter.com/GUwCCvGA6n
— Florida A&M Volleyball ๐ (@FAMU_VB) August 9, 2022
WATCH | FAMU Head Coach Gokhan Yilmaz on the five transfers on the roster
Head Coach Gokhan Yilmaz on the five transfers on the roster:#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp ๐ pic.twitter.com/bBGjvJZnrY
— Florida A&M Volleyball ๐ (@FAMU_VB) August 9, 2022
WATCH | 2021 SWAC Player of the Year Dominique Washington on the tough non-conference schedule the Rattlers have this season
2021 SWAC Player of the Year Dominique Washington on the tough non-conference schedule the Rattlers have this season:#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp ๐ pic.twitter.com/HhNO2Zwf89
— Florida A&M Volleyball ๐ (@FAMU_VB) August 9, 2022
Our 2022-23 Conference schedule is finalized! ๐ฃ๐
Our 2022-23 Conference schedule is finalized! ๐ฃ๐ #EmbellishGreatness pic.twitter.com/PPv10tJelA
— TSU Lady Tigers Basketball (@TSUWomensHoops) August 9, 2022
Kyle T. Mosley | United Soars in a Nonstop Partnership with HBCUs
United Soars in a Nonstop Partnership with HBCUs - my conversation with United's President, Brett Hart. @hbuclegends @ktmoze @united
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) August 9, 2022
๐️ Awarding 51 HBCU Golf Teams
๐ผ Future Internships and Mentorships
๐ United Careers, Networkinghttps://t.co/sOzXOfUfK7
rolandsmartin | The folks at @barstoolsports really need to call @DeionSanders to explain to them what Black fraternities do
The folks at @barstoolsports really need to call @DeionSanders to explain to them what Black fraternities do. These are members of @OfficialOPPF Omega Psi Phi. Another example of white media having NO CLUE about Black culture. @NABJSports @NABJ @Dorothy4NABJ should weigh in. https://t.co/Pb8DjsOD1f
— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) August 8, 2022
Happy birthday to the legendary Doug Williams‼️
Happy birthday to the legendary Doug Williams‼️ pic.twitter.com/pjkRPVJol8
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 9, 2022
Happy birthday to @BCFHOF Co-Founder and 2011 Inductee, Doug Williams!
— BlackCollegeFootball (@BCFHOF) August 9, 2022
Williams finished his college career with an impressive record of 36-7 as a starter for @Grambling1901. He is most famous for his time with @Commanders where he led the team to victory in Super Bowl XXII. pic.twitter.com/s4GJxTvzKJ