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Saturday, August 27, 2022

J.T. Keith | Jackson State football breaks camp and gears up for Orange Blossom Classic

.@GoJSUTigersFB concluded preseason practice Saturday morning. Up next, hitting the field to take on Florida A&M in the Orange Blossom Classic.https://t.co/mgiU11MDMT
— CL Sports (@CLSports) August 27, 2022

Tickets are still available for the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic Presented by Ready Life 🍊🏈🔥

Click the link below to get yours!https://t.co/dQZ4HJGau5 #orangeblossomclassic #lovefl #obctheremix #collegefootball pic.twitter.com/bFkAMI77NH
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) August 26, 2022

Dominic Miranda | Source: SWAC preseason DPOY Isaiah Land, SWAC preseason 1st teamer DB BJ Bohler, & starting OL Cameron Covin will NOT be playing against UNC tonight

Source: SWAC preseason DPOY Isaiah Land, SWAC preseason 1st teamer DB BJ Bohler, & starting OL Cameron Covin will NOT be playing against UNC tonight as part of the eligibility issues (20 players total) Florida A&M football is facing. 4 games minimum for each pending appeal. @WCTV
— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) August 27, 2022

WATCH | @EdwardWatersFB 🆚 @GoFmuLions "Big Cat Classic"

*BIG CAT CLASSIC UPDATE* Rain delay (lightning in the area) @EWU_Athletics @EdwardWatersFB @GoFmuLions game clock will resume after 30 minutes) @NAIA #naia #hbcu 🦁🏈 pic.twitter.com/bTtwWdjRvL
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) August 27, 2022

Football Gameday Info@EdwardWatersFB 🆚 @GoFmuLions
"Big Cat Classic"
⏰ 3:00pm
📍 Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex | Miami Gardens, Florida
📺 https://t.co/T2vUiYB06k
📻 https://t.co/vo1oCTf7jl
📊 https://t.co/WAArxmH6ge #BeatFMU! #Ubuntu #TigerPride!🐅🏈 pic.twitter.com/Z4IweItegT
— Edward Waters Athletics (@EWU_Athletics) August 27, 2022

WATCH | FAMU Marching 100 had a great morning rehearsal with @UNC_Bands !

Had a great morning rehearsal with @UNC_Bands ! pic.twitter.com/xwHJSWgTCW
— FAMU's Marching 100 (@THEMARCHING100) August 27, 2022

It’s Game Day Rattlers!
Catch the game on the ACC Network tonight at 8pm! 🐍🧡💚 pic.twitter.com/OsaNHc7ABG
— FAMU's Marching 100 (@THEMARCHING100) August 27, 2022

#FAMU Football is BACK! Bring something from #TastyPastry to your watch party! #BeatUNC pic.twitter.com/f8DACDoSIR
— Tasty Pastry Bakery (@TastyPastryFL) August 27, 2022

WATCH | It's #gameday in Miami Gardens!! The Big Cat Classic is here 👀

LION NATION!! It's #gameday in Miami Gardens!!

The Big Cat Classic is here 👀
🏈: @GoFmuLions
🆚: @EdwardWatersFB
📍: Betty T. Ferguson Stadium
⏲️: 3 p.m.
📺: https://t.co/a3E69ekwXo
📈: https://t.co/bHBe8azHrq🎟️: https://t.co/WI9692aas2 #fmu #hbcu #naia #bigcatclassic 🦁🏈 pic.twitter.com/vfO5uIv5Gq
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) August 27, 2022

Let’s Go! #Ubuntu! #TigerPride!🐅🏈 pic.twitter.com/5hJFnIGfSR
— Edward Waters Athletics (@EWU_Athletics) August 27, 2022

Bill Hamilton | SC STATE FOOTBALL: 'Better' special teams vital vs. tough schedule

SC STATE FOOTBALL: 'Better' special teams vital vs. tough schedule https://t.co/mGlmIojESu via @thetandd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 27, 2022

@NcatVolleyball gets its first win of the season after a straight set win against Bethune-Cookman Saturday in Moore Gymnasium.

. @NcatVolleyball gets its first win of the season after a straight set win against Bethune-Cookman Saturday in Moore Gymnasium.

Naiya Sawtelle recorded a match-high 19 kills and recorded a .417 hitting percentage.

The Aggies finish the tournament at UNCG tonight at 7. pic.twitter.com/zSSMJ1eyFP
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) August 27, 2022

Kyle T. Mosley | 2022 MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff: What to Expect Between Alabama State vs. Howard

2022 MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff: What to Expect Between Alabama State vs. Howard@HBCULegends @MEAC_SWAC @ktmoze @BamaStateFB @HUBisonSports https://t.co/xkb958ZkmB
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) August 27, 2022

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
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
— Delaware St. Hornets (@DSUHornets) August 27, 2022

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬!! The Rattlers are in North Carolina ready to take on the Tar Heels

NO NATION LIKE RATTLER NATION!!!
🐍🐍🐍#HubbaHubba
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) August 27, 2022

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬!!

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
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) August 27, 2022

Eriq George, the son of Tennessee Titans running back great Eddie George, now the coach at Tennessee State, is the first in the family to play defense

Story: https://t.co/93tKH2lmiV
— Tennessean (@Tennessean) August 27, 2022

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

Next up: at @GeorgetownHoyas (Aug. 27 at 7 p.m.)

❤️💙💪🏾👏🏾🏐 #BleedBlue #MEACVB pic.twitter.com/b406dGTjoL
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) August 27, 2022

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‼️

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
— ASU Athletics 😷 (@BamaStateSports) August 27, 2022

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!

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
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) August 27, 2022

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

🏈 '22-'23 schedule features top @MEACSports, @theswac, @TheSIAC teams & more ➡️ https://t.co/z9tzwkLXOe
🏈 @TiffanyAGreene & @JayWalkerSky return as lead commentators pic.twitter.com/oNBZ6jwTJg
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) August 26, 2022

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 #FAMUvsUNC https://t.co/RpepAuqJrC
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) August 27, 2022

And now we made it.

📸 @kmd_studios https://t.co/B7Rc7sK39J pic.twitter.com/P42EIAT2Ob
— Josh Padilla (@WestSideDiddy) August 26, 2022

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🚎

Upgrades to @centralstate87 Marauder transportation coming in the Fall of 2022...@TheSIAC @StudentPres @ADTaraOwens @kporter411 @NikkiPluger @CoachBrockman @ProFootballHOF @BCFHOF @HBCUGameday pic.twitter.com/WbCmPOIaYQ
— Central State Athletics (@GO_MARAUDERS) August 26, 2022