2022 MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff: What to Expect Between Alabama State vs. Howard@HBCULegends @MEAC_SWAC @ktmoze @BamaStateFB @HUBisonSportshttps://t.co/xkb958ZkmB
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) August 27, 2022
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Saturday, August 27, 2022
Kyle T. Mosley | 2022 MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff: What to Expect Between Alabama State vs. Howard
Gerald Thomas III | All eyes on them! Five fun and intriguing FAMU football players to watch in 2022 season
Shifting gears, here are some fun @FAMU_FB players to watch ahead of the 2022 season opener. 🏈 https://t.co/4rBCGnzewX
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) August 27, 2022
Nick Gray | Eddie George says his son can't go to school at Jackson State
Eddie George says his son can't go to school at Jackson State https://t.co/lyYkbfYgZO pic.twitter.com/JRoHWbBxAs
— CL Sports (@CLSports) August 27, 2022
Hornets outlast Idaho 3-2 in their getaway match at DoubleTree-Youngstown Invite for 1st win of the season
HORNETS OUTLAST IDAHO FOR FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON https://t.co/cU7aRkbA0T
— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) August 27, 2022
Volleyball
— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) August 27, 2022
Hornets outlast Idaho 3-2 in their getaway match at DoubleTree-Youngstown Invite for 1st win of the season. Sydney Lewis had 7 kills and 9 blks to help lead the way. Home opener is Wed. (8/31) vs. Manhattan @ 6 pm
𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬!! The Rattlers are in North Carolina ready to take on the Tar Heels
NO NATION LIKE RATTLER NATION!!!
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) August 27, 2022
🐍🐍🐍#HubbaHubba
𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬!!
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) August 27, 2022
The Rattlers are in North Carolina ready to take on the Tar Heels.
⌚️ 8 PM
📺 https://t.co/wpyDnWe9ID
📻 https://t.co/HF1uSrZac8
📊 https://t.co/aIj3C4WQk7#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/wZJu3GoSDS
Kyle T. Mosley | 2022 HBCU-Pro Sports Media Association's Football Preseason Rankings
2022 HBCU-Pro Sports Media Association's Football Preseason Rankings@HBCUPro @HBCULegends @ktmoze https://t.co/u5SExZIPXt
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) August 27, 2022
Jim Henry | Florida A&M President Larry Robinson addresses players' concerns ahead of UNC game
Florida A&M President Larry Robinson addresses players' concerns ahead of UNC game https://t.co/xXWARrkpiG via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 27, 2022
Statement from @LRobinsonFAMU regarding football players’ concerns. pic.twitter.com/cInq4TV0yG
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) August 27, 2022
Chris Clark | NC Central head coach Trei Oliver talks team depth, previews season by: Chris Clark
How is @NCCU_Football looking? We stopped in and talked with @CoachTOliver as they prep for @ncatsuaggies . @NCCUAthletics @NCATAGGIES @MEACSports @NCATFootball @DukesMayoBowl https://t.co/btLogPfZ3w
— Chris Clark (@ChrisClark_) August 26, 2022
Final: @HUBisonVB 3, @GoMasonWVB 1
Final: @HUBisonVB 3,@GoMasonWVB 1
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) August 27, 2022
Next up: at @GeorgetownHoyas (Aug. 27 at 7 p.m.)
❤️💙💪🏾👏🏾🏐 #BleedBlue #MEACVB pic.twitter.com/b406dGTjoL
This time next week Volleyball season will be upon us. Check out some shots from Media Day this week
📸🏐This time next week Volleyball season will be upon us. Check out some shots from Media Day this week. pic.twitter.com/zTd0vjed0f
— Hampton Athletics (@HUAthletics1868) August 27, 2022
The Lady Hornets take on the Arizona Wildcats in their final match of the 2022 Cactus Classic! Follow the action! 👀
Back at it again in the desert‼️
— ASU Athletics 😷 (@BamaStateSports) August 27, 2022
The Lady Hornets take on the Arizona Wildcats in their final match of the 2022 Cactus Classic! Follow the action! 👀
🆚 @ArizonaVBall
📍 Tuscon, Ariz.
⏰ 3:00 PM CST
🖥 https://t.co/F9GZWpqnCU
📊 https://t.co/Uoy2Ei4zgk#SWARMAS1 pic.twitter.com/2paAnWDujr
New remote opportunity with @NCCU_MBB in Durham, N.C. Freelance Graphic Designe
New remote opportunity with @NCCU_MBB in Durham, N.C. Freelance Graphic Designer: https://t.co/I1he3Qte2K More jobs: https://t.co/ly28ADoEMj pic.twitter.com/f4pupTamRm
— SkullSparks (@SkullSparks) August 26, 2022
@Coppin_VB closes out North Carolina A&T in five sets to win season opener!
FINAL: @Coppin_VB closes out North Carolina A&T in five sets to win season opener!
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) August 27, 2022
CSU Leaders
Kills: M. Coleman (18), Williams (11), Casel/Miller-Green (10), Palacios (9)
Assists: Tsvetanova (51)
Digs: Roman (30), Tsvetanova (17), M. Coleman (10), Miller-Green (9), Beatty (8) pic.twitter.com/2o3Niw2LcR
Bill Hofheimer | ESPN Begins Its Season-Long Coverage of HBCU College Football This Weekend with 2022 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff in Atlanta
This @ESPNCFB season, ESPN platforms will air 125 #HBCU games - starting with Saturday's @MEAC_SWAC Challenge
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) August 26, 2022
🏈 '22-'23 schedule features top @MEACSports, @theswac, @TheSIAC teams & more ➡️ https://t.co/z9tzwkLXOe
🏈 @TiffanyAGreene & @JayWalkerSky return as lead commentators pic.twitter.com/oNBZ6jwTJg
Kyle T. Mosley | How Will Willie Simmons Lead the Rattlers Through the Controversy?
The FAMU Compliance Debacle: How Will Coach Willie Simmons Lead the Rattlers Through the Controversy?@HBCULegends @ktmoze @FAMUAthletics #FAMUvsUNChttps://t.co/RpepAuqJrC
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) August 27, 2022
And now we made it.
— Josh Padilla (@WestSideDiddy) August 26, 2022
📸 @kmd_studios https://t.co/B7Rc7sK39J pic.twitter.com/P42EIAT2Ob
The FAMU “Delayed but found a way” mentality is an excuse for the university not handling its responsibilities.
— 𝔼𝕃 (@EllrieAlllen) August 26, 2022
Today on BOXTOROW @AlcornAthletics head football coach Fred McNair and @BSU_Sports_Info interim head football coach Kyle Jackson join @dware1 On a radio station near you
Today on BOXTOROW @AlcornAthletics head football coach Fred McNair and @BSU_Sports_Info interim head football coach Kyle Jackson join @dware1 On a radio station near you https://t.co/HifRG2Vm7P and 9a ET/8a CT/6a PT on @SIRIUSXM Channel 142 @HBCUSiriusXM142 pic.twitter.com/SLXNXZMJuI
— BOXTOROW MEDIA (@boxtorow) August 27, 2022
Upgrades to @centralstate87 Marauder transportation coming in the Fall of 2022...
🚎PICTURE ME ROLLIN🚎
— Central State Athletics (@GO_MARAUDERS) August 26, 2022
Upgrades to @centralstate87 Marauder transportation coming in the Fall of 2022...@TheSIAC @StudentPres @ADTaraOwens @kporter411 @NikkiPluger @CoachBrockman @ProFootballHOF @BCFHOF @HBCUGameday pic.twitter.com/WbCmPOIaYQ
Alison Posey | The Florida A&M football team will be shorthanded in tonight's match-up against North Carolina
ICYMI: The Florida A&M football team will be shorthanded in tomorrow night's match-up against North Carolina.
— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) August 27, 2022
Head coach Willie Simmons told us the University is trying to get in front of the issues, now he's hoping the NCAA sees they are working to correct their wrongs. pic.twitter.com/h8Y5ft1p9A
Gerald Thomas III | Thank you to @HCWillieSimmons for sitting down with me amidst all of the madness today and giving me an inside look of the events that took place within @FAMU_FB
Thank you to @HCWillieSimmons for sitting down with me amidst all of the madness today and giving me an inside look of the events that took place within @FAMU_FB. The Rattlers are off to Chapel Hill! 🏈 https://t.co/EogFQkcQbT
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) August 26, 2022
WATCH | Markquese Bell with the interception!!
MARKQUESE BELL WITH THE INTERCEPTION!!#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt | @markquese_bellpic.twitter.com/DW5hfTzLor
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) August 27, 2022
A lot of negativity surrounding @FAMU_FB today but here’s a bright spot. FAMU rookie saftey @MarkqueseB with his first career interception. Never let anyone tell you that you can’t make it from FAMU 🐍 pic.twitter.com/otba8Vs1Eb
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) August 27, 2022
XULA sweeps Life to gain a split on opening day
XULA sweeps Life to gain a split on opening day
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) August 27, 2022
story: https://t.co/nZ7PHPaWdd#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIAWVB #HBCU pic.twitter.com/JQ1Xl3Xv3U
Athletics boss Nathan Cochran and his wife, Candice, played host to #XULA alumni at a Friday meet-and-greet reception in Atlanta.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #HBCU pic.twitter.com/HR9M4OVJ9p
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) August 27, 2022
First set vs. Life: Gold Nuggets led 15-9 and 17-15 but needed a late rally to win it 27-25. Taylor McGee and Niara Mims clinched with a block. Life swept #XULA at Convocation Center in 2021 #NAIA nationals.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIAWVB #HBCU pic.twitter.com/UFzOgVNEdS
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) August 26, 2022
Friday, August 26, 2022
Nick Lorensen | Mid-Major Madness’ SWAC Twitter Space Preview: Bethune-Cookman Athletic Director & Head Coach Reggie Theus
Mid-Major Madness’ SWAC Twitter Space Preview: Bethune-Cookman Athletic Director & Head Coach Reggie Theus https://t.co/cabXY8BXb1 via @mid_madness
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 26, 2022
Alison Posey | BREAKING: I have received confirmation from Florida A&M that linebacker Isaiah Land is one of the 20 ineligible player!
BREAKING: I have received confirmation from Florida A&M that linebacker Isaiah Land is one of the 20 ineligible players. I’ve been told FAMU is working to get Land eligible for next week.
— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) August 26, 2022
Land is the reigning Buck Buchanan award winner. @abc27
Kevin Guskiewicz | A message from the chancellor: A special HBCU football weekend
This weekend, the Tar Heels will take on @FAMU_1887 and we'll celebrate the role that HBCUs play in shaping American higher education. Join us on Polk Place for the Tar Heel Town pregame celebration. https://t.co/K7UGZiIjj8
— Kevin Guskiewicz (@KevinGuskiewicz) August 26, 2022