Battle of the bands to start the show 🔥 pic.twitter.com/gsl6E6FUku
— First Take (@FirstTake) September 2, 2022
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Friday, September 2, 2022
Battle of the bands to start the show 🔥
WATCH | Doug Williams spoke on the importance of Deion Sanders and Jackson State
Doug Williams spoke on the importance of Deion Sanders and Jackson State:
— First Take (@FirstTake) September 2, 2022
“What he’s bought to Black colleges is notoriety and letting these kids know that you don’t have to go to other schools to be able to play if you can play!” pic.twitter.com/wxaKevp2xd
2022 Season Begins as Wildcats Face Hurricanes
2022 Season Begins as Wildcats Face Hurricanes https://t.co/kobh9gIq7J
— 🏈 Bethune-Cookman Football (@BCUGridiron) September 2, 2022
Leoneda Inge | Football money, attention finally coming to some HBCUs, but resource gap keeps growing
Football money, attention finally coming to some HBCUs, but resource gap keeps growing https://t.co/ej7erpaWqa
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 2, 2022
Kyle T. Mosley | Orange Blossom Classic: Executive Director's Power Play Revived the HBCU Classic
An exclusive interview with Orange Blossom Classic executive director Kendra Bulluck on her Power Play to revive the HBCU Classic with 'Vision, Patience, and Good Timing'. @HBCULegends @ktmoze @orangeblossomfchttps://t.co/CdMvUNwWlG
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) September 2, 2022
Alan Rubenstein | Three Bethune-Cookman players to watch versus Miami football
3 Bethune-Cookman players to watch versus Miami (via @UARuby) https://t.co/rgSa5h6xuT
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 2, 2022
Jacob Shames | Here's what to watch for when Alabama State takes on Miles in Labor Day Classic
Here's what to watch for when Alabama State takes on Miles in Labor Day Classic https://t.co/2l7affGcrH via @mgmadvertiser
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 2, 2022
#UAPBFootball Set To Kickoff The 2022 Season At Home Against Lane College
#UAPBFootball Set To Kickoff The 2022 Season At Home Against Lane College#EmptyTheBucket X #1Team1ROAR https://t.co/1YNCrcuA9I
— 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 (@UAPBLionsRoar) September 2, 2022
HBCU GO kicks off season at the Pro Football Hall of Fame
With the @BCFHOF Classic scheduled for this weekend in Canton, there was no better place for @HBCUGoTV to kick off its season than the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) September 2, 2022
Read More: https://t.co/zyUSN7zWem pic.twitter.com/51P1wizMda
The HBCU GO Sports Kickoff Show premieres LIVE tomorrow from the @BCFHOF! Tune at noon ET for host @CharlieCNeal, commentator Jon Kelley, and reporter @AshNoelleTV’s takes on #SWAC & #CIAA games.
— HBCUGO.TV (@HBCUGoTV) September 2, 2022
WATCH: @theGrio, @SportsDotTV, @LocalNow https://t.co/OipRcWBSS0 #HBCUFootball
We’re thrilled to officially welcome in our new Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Monique Carrol
We’re thrilled to officially welcome in our new Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Monique Carroll.
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) September 2, 2022
Happy first day, Dr. Carroll! pic.twitter.com/pjmwwpYDEZ
WATCH | Florida A&M University Board of Trustees calls for accountability from FAMU President
Accountability took center stage as Florida A&M University President Dr. Larry Robinson spoke with the Board of Trustees via Zoom Friday morning.https://t.co/HmkB7dqBJp
— ABC 27 (@abc27) September 2, 2022
Alison, the connection between Kelvin Lawson, his brother Congressman brother Al Lawson and the dysfunction at FAMU could get some local journalist serious recognition. It's DEEP yet shallow enough to be uncovered. https://t.co/AjBZrlRDrA pic.twitter.com/eRZCycMq0U
— One of the 'good ones,' perhaps. (@___7445) September 2, 2022
As I've said before, just follow the breadcrumbs:https://t.co/UzQweK9zgL
— One of the 'good ones,' perhaps. (@___7445) September 2, 2022
The Board, particularly Kelvin Lawson, is the problem. https://t.co/2UjSg2k9tr
— One of the 'good ones,' perhaps. (@___7445) September 2, 2022
Eddie Wooten | Charlotte rolls out a big-game experience for N.C. A&T-N.C. Central matchup
https://t.co/Op8ZJbkGnH: Charlotte is welcoming the fans and teams of @NCATAGGIES and @NCCU_Football this weekend in a 100th anniversary of the Aggie-Eagle rivalry. @CLTSports #AggiePridehttps://t.co/LKQ1qiVskb
— Eddie Wooten (@EddieWootenNR) September 2, 2022
https://t.co/Op8ZJbkGnH: Four things to know about @NCATAGGIES-@NCCU_Football at the @DukesMayoBowl (Classic/Aggie-Eagle Classic) hosted by @CLTSports on Saturday. @CLTgov #AggiePridehttps://t.co/VtubPWvG9N
— Eddie Wooten (@EddieWootenNR) September 2, 2022
WATCH | VUU Makes Season-Opening Statement with 77-0 Win
VUU Makes Season-Opening Statement with 77-0 Win https://t.co/tMYpNoLv7u
— Virginia Union Sport (@VUUPanthers) September 2, 2022
PLAY OF THE GAME! @Jada_byers7 showed off the speed late in the first half of Thursday's season-opening 77-0 win for @VUU_Football over VU Lynchburg on his way to a 3 TD 2022 premiere. VIDEO: Coach Waverly Tillar and I on @CIAAForLife Sports Network. @VUUPanthers @APtheballcoach pic.twitter.com/hWwIlDKjxm
— Corey Hodges (@The_CoreyHodges) September 2, 2022
Logan Butts | TSU revamps football broadcast team with former Titans
TSU revamps football broadcast team with former Titans https://t.co/lQNFsiUKfI via @NashvillePost
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 2, 2022
Did someone say #CollegeColorsDay? 🐍🧡
Did someone say #CollegeColorsDay? 🐍🧡 #FAMU #HBCU pic.twitter.com/5wfu4zjTgj
— Addicted To Academia (@aaleah_) September 2, 2022
Peter Holland Jr. | FAMU great Greg Coleman on partnering with commentator Charlie Neal to broadcast @BCFHOF game on @HBCUGoTV
“If we don’t tell our stories, who will?But who better than us to tell our stories about us." FAMU great Greg Coleman (@gregcoleman8) on partnering with commentator Charlie Neal (@CharlieCneal ) to broadcast @BCFHOF game on @HBCUGoTV
— Peter Holland Jr (@_Da_pistol) August 31, 2022
My feature! 📰🏈✊🏿💪🏿https://t.co/k0Cyzh49WT pic.twitter.com/Olrr2BcPFY
Tom Mars @TomMarsLaw | As they say, timing is everything
“Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., earned a 4.48 out of 5.0 or an above average rating on his annual evaluation from the Board of Trustees.” August 15, 2022.
— Tom Mars (@TomMarsLaw) September 2, 2022
As they say, timing is everything. 🤷🏻♂️ https://t.co/ViPR1mywXy
700+ people were on the FAMU Board of Trustees meeting. Think we all heard the same messages: this Board is over it. They want change, and they’re tired of the same things happening over and over.
— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) September 2, 2022
Gerald Thomas III | Latest developments surrounding FAMU football ahead of Orange Blossom Classic
A few notes ahead of @FAMU_1887’s Board of Trustees meeting today at 11 a.m. https://t.co/9mNfo2tLeA
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) September 2, 2022
orangeblossomfc | Let's help the Jackson Water Crisis! Bring 2 24-Pack of Water and RECEIVE 2 pairs of Game Day Tickets🍊🏈
Let's help the Jackson Water Crisis!
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) September 2, 2022
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Bring 2 24-Pack of Water and RECEIVE 2 pairs of Game Day Tickets🍊🏈🔥 !
Meet us Saturday, September 3rd at Betty T. Ferguson From 10 AM - 2 PM.
Show your support by sharing and showing up. #orangeblossomclassic #lovefl #obctheremix pic.twitter.com/NBbzx6EJNG
Alison Posey | 700+ people were on the FAMU Board of Trustees meeting | Micah Cho, abc27
700+ people were on the FAMU Board of Trustees meeting. Think we all heard the same messages: this Board is over it. They want change, and they’re tired of the same things happening over and over.
— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) September 2, 2022
Momentarily the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees will be holding an emergency meeting. President Robinson is expected to speak on athletics per the agenda item. This comes after 17 football players are still ineligible to play this weekend @abc27
— Micah Cho (@MicahChoTV) September 2, 2022
Board Chair Lawson informed Dr. Robinson that there will be a weekly required meeting to review action steps surrounding the plan on improving athletics and housing concerns. @abc27
— Vicki Bradley (@VickiMarie31) September 2, 2022
"The alumni base and the board of trustees are really getting tired of hearing the cleanup work that's taking place at the university."- Trustee Otis Cliatt II says he and the board are tired of the emergency's on Florida A&M University Campus @abc27 pic.twitter.com/WF8JBEAuNh
— Micah Cho (@MicahChoTV) September 2, 2022
The housing conversation comes after Palmetto Phase III was evacuated due to pests and Polkinghorne Village West was evacuated due to sprinkler damage @abc27
— Micah Cho (@MicahChoTV) September 2, 2022
"I would ask that we have an entire audit of all of our athletic programs, because if we have it here, will it be in our basketball or other programs?" Trustee Michael Dubose wants to make sure that all other programs are in compliance before this situation happens again @abc27
— Micah Cho (@MicahChoTV) September 2, 2022
"We have to do these kids better. We have to treat them better."- Trustee Michael Dubose @abc27
— Micah Cho (@MicahChoTV) September 2, 2022
"A heightened level of accountability is demanded from this board."- Trustee Kevin Lawson to President Robinson and Florida A&M University @abc27
— Micah Cho (@MicahChoTV) September 2, 2022
Meeting wrapping with Chair Lawson - “A higher level of accountability is demanded from this board. Everyone listening needs to know we are very attentive to our student needs.” @abc27
— Vicki Bradley (@VickiMarie31) September 2, 2022
J.T. Keith | How Jackson State football will fare in Year 3 under Deion Sanders: Our game-by-game predictions (11-0)
Expectations are high for Jackson State football entering the third season of the Deion Sanders era, after reaching the Celebration Bowl for the Black college national championship last season. https://t.co/4XoJX08HFt
— CL Sports (@CLSports) August 30, 2022
Ed Balint | HBCU quarterbacks Doug Williams, James Harris credit Grambling coach for success
Intelligence, leadership and character of Black quarterbacks were once questioned in the NFL. https://t.co/mbGNTqZ4tI
— CantonRep.com (@CantonRepdotcom) September 2, 2022
Cameron J. Underwood | Bethune-Cookman vs. Miami: How to watch Week 1 matchup
Bethune-Cookman vs. Miami: How to watch Week 1 matchup https://t.co/mz2gdDcPNC via @TheStateOfTheU
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) September 2, 2022