— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 29, 2022
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Friday, October 28, 2022
The top challengers to every defending HBCU men's basketball conference champion | Stan Becton
Tyler Cleveland | Perception of Jackson State, HBCUs has (finally) changed for in-state recruits
"I never really thought about going to @GoJSUTigersFB." π
— SBLive Sports (@SBLiveSports) October 29, 2022
Flash forward a couple of years, and all that has changed thanks to @DeionSanders π
For Mississippi athletes, the perception of Jackson State & HBCUs has (finally) changed πhttps://t.co/JnamqIIqFT
Gerald Thomas III | 3 keys to victory for FAMU football to celebrate homecoming the right way against UAPB
How does @FAMU_FB celebrate homecoming the right way tomorrow? π https://t.co/1b5zwrcel6
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) October 28, 2022
Today is one that I will never forget! Having the honor of delivering the keynote at our #FAMUConvocation was a dream come true! Thank you @FAMU_1887 π§‘ππ
Today is one that I will never forget! Having the honor of delivering the keynote at our #FAMUConvocation was a dream come true! Thank you @FAMU_1887 π§‘ππ pic.twitter.com/mXxcW8OZwf
— Tiffany Greene (@TiffanyAGreene) October 28, 2022
Started #famuhomecoming off with my J-School family to celebrate its 40th Anniversaryππ𧑠pic.twitter.com/rDosdJ5mub
— Tiffany Greene (@TiffanyAGreene) October 28, 2022
Kimberly Maryland | Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson Jr. talks Magic City Classic, first year as head coach and that ‘feud’ with Deion
Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson Jr. talks Magic City Classic, first year as head coach and that ‘feud’ with Deion https://t.co/LeRVIlmjpz
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 29, 2022
WATCH | Good Morning America at Florida A&M University for ✌ ✌ Days!!
.@GMA π€ @FAMU_1887 @TJholmes is in Tallahassee to celebrate #FAMUHomecoming and experience all the epic traditions and #FAMUly spirit that comes with being a Rattler! π#Rattlers#FAMU#HBCUhttps://t.co/1pwY6xE7aQ pic.twitter.com/Y6UgEnh5bg
— Good Morning America (@GMA) October 28, 2022
We are in the building for this morning’s @GMA broadcast @FAMU_1887! #HBCU #FloridaClassic #GMA #FAMU pic.twitter.com/wstdHbZMGf
— Florida Classic (@FloridaClassic) October 28, 2022
Alaijah Brown | Touring with Prince to FAMU Homecoming: Saxophonist ‘BK’ Jackson to jazz up FAMFEST Friday
“It makes me feel good to come back and just to see the transformation of the university.” https://t.co/ZX6lDVzmvI
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) October 28, 2022
Tarah Jean | A tasty tradition: A FAMU homecoming dining guide for those walking down Perry Street
If it’s homecoming season at Florida A&M University, the street vendors will be out with the tantalizing taste and smell of eclectic munchables and festival food.
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) October 28, 2022
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Tarah Jean and Kyla A Sanford | The FAMU homecoming show must go on — even without Latto. Here's the latest
"It's not good for either side to have this type of issue going on the week of homecoming," FAMU Vice President of Student Affairs William E. Hudson Jr. said Wednesday. https://t.co/YpbasrTCbX
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) October 28, 2022
Alaijah Brown | Good Morning FAMU: GMA takes over Bragg Stadium for first of two live FAMU homecoming shows
FAMU's students and alumni introduced the world to their homecoming with three words: "Good morning, America!" https://t.co/6BRzfx1A4B
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) October 28, 2022
It’s homecoming! Thank you @GMA for highlighting the country’s premier HBCU @FAMU_1887. Glad to be home! pic.twitter.com/vy1lgYksOt
— Torey Alston (@ToreyAlston) October 28, 2022
Raymond Lucus Jr. | Deion Sanders says leaving Jackson State for Power Five job would be more about his coaches than himself
Deion Sanders says leaving Jackson State for Power Five job would be more about his coaches than himself https://t.co/1zqQWnspDh via @247sports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 28, 2022
Xavier Handy-Hamilton | On its way back to glory, Southern could steal the show in classic rivalry vs. Jackson State
A coaching change has reinvigorated a proud Southern (@SouthernUsports) football program.
— 247Sports (@247Sports) October 28, 2022
The Jaguars are trying to steal Jackson State's shine Saturday in the Boom Box Classic.https://t.co/mV4pyoVeLZ pic.twitter.com/LiIu69ANiI
Jackson State and Southern clash for SWAC while nation watches | Real Talk
It's going to get REAL in Jackson on Saturday!
— 247Sports (@247Sports) October 28, 2022
The nation will be watching as Southern tries to bring down Jackson State. π@CoachReedLive is joined by @KC512_601 and @InsideHBCUFball to preview this storied HBCU rivalry
πΊ: https://t.co/kq5S6gjwlb pic.twitter.com/Z34I31eXLY
Ed Cassiere | We'll be busy — 15 competitions/events in the next nine days
We'll be busy — 15 competitions/events in the next nine days
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) October 27, 2022
story: https://t.co/UEpuxlOoIv#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #NAIAWVB #NAIAMBB #NAIAWBB #NAIATennis #NAIAXC #HBCU pic.twitter.com/p6qRSKEgOb
Kyle T. Mosley | Coach Maynor Roasts Coach Robinson Jr. at 81st Magic City Classic Luncheon
Coach Connell Maynor Roasts Coach Eddie Robinson Jr. at 81st Magic City Classic Luncheon#HBCU @BamaStateFB @AAMUFBR @ktmoze @HBCULegendshttps://t.co/1Kqx0pPneJ
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) October 28, 2022
HBCU Stars of Texas: Quarterbacks Trazon Connley and Andrew Body | Kyle T. Mosley
Texas has two HBCU stars in signal-callers Trazon Connley *@TrazonC) and Andrew Body (@ANDREWBODY_)@PVAMUPanthers @HBCULegends @ktmoze @TSUFootball @theswachttps://t.co/8yIQsm7Xjo
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) October 28, 2022
Kyle T. Mosley | HBCU Football Top-5 Power Rankings | Week 9Ky
HBCU football's Top-5 Power Rankings for Week 9@HBCULegends @ktmoze #HBCUFootball https://t.co/mMslpxQc4D
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) October 28, 2022
Showdown With Rival Alabama State Up Next As Alabama A&M Heads To 81st Magic City Classic
Showdown With Rival Alabama State Up Next As Alabama A&M Heads To 81st Magic City Classic https://t.co/unlQfjoXMe
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 28, 2022
HBCU Classics Have Produced Some of the NFL Greats. Here Are a Few Names | Donald Hunt
HBCU Classics Have Produced Some of the NFL Greats. Here Are a Few Names https://t.co/5W32FgRW5U via @The Birmingham Times @FCS_STATS @FCS_Football @SwacBuzz @Dbandman2
— Donald Hunt (@DHuntTrib) October 28, 2022
Whitney Prislac | How to watch Jackson State football vs. Southern on ESPN's College GameDay
Here's everything you need to know to watch the undefeated Jackson State Tigers face Southern on Saturday. This will be the first time ESPN's College GameDay has come to Jackson. https://t.co/wV6DxfBJfa
— CL Sports (@CLSports) October 28, 2022
Langston Newsome | What Desmond Howard, Rece Davis are saying about Jackson State football's Shedeur Sanders
How Jackson State's Shedeur Sanders can win over some Heisman votes with strong showing against Southern with "College GameDay" crew in town. https://t.co/c5Wy56YZLB
— CL Sports (@CLSports) October 28, 2022
Langston Newsome | 'They've earned this spotlight': Why 'College GameDay' came to Jackson State
How coach Deion Sanders and Jackson State football earned a visit from ESPN's "College GameDay". https://t.co/V401ZTmpG6
— CL Sports (@CLSports) October 28, 2022
The set-up for ESPN's @CollegeGameDay is underway at Veterans Memorial Stadium. See more photos as the crew prepares for Saturday's show: https://t.co/nBSQUL0IjS pic.twitter.com/ham14LKTka
— CL Sports (@CLSports) October 28, 2022
2022-23 men's college basketball predictions: D-I sleepers
Teams from every D-I conference that will surprise in 2022-23 https://t.co/yn975G2VW3
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 28, 2022
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Shaw Men Earn Second-Place Trophy At CIAA Cross Country Championships
Shaw Men Earn Second-Place Trophy At CIAA Cross Country Championships @shawbears @_aolynch @chrisclark_ @trayabc11 @kacyhintz @ciaaforlife @bonittabest @ustfccca @thecaronews @specmagsports https://t.co/iWmfjvjk0s
— Shaw Athletics (@ShawBears) October 27, 2022
Emily Giambalvo | How NFL teams use Black coaches to clean up their messes
When things fall apart, NFL owners often turn to Black coaches to serve as interim leaders. But they face a tougher road to capitalize on those auditions than their White peers. https://t.co/j0IVCfSKkj
— Post Sports (@PostSports) October 28, 2022