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Friday, January 6, 2023

Florida A&M, Jackson State to play in 2023 Orange Blossom Classic | Kevin Kelley

Coach Willie Simmons x Dr. Shelby Chipman

Rattlers 🐍 let's give a round of applause to these two!

Catch them at the 2023 Orange Blossom Classic🍊🏈🔥 on Labor Day Weekend!

📷: @FAMU_FB #OrangeBlossomClassic #lovefl #FAMU #OrangeBlossomClassic2023 pic.twitter.com/ZCI8PYEsvw
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) December 21, 2022

Jackson State, Florida A https://t.co/RVDcMDPNkD
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2023

Congratulations to T.C. Taylor on being named the 22nd Head Football Coach at Jackson State! @CoachTaylor010

It's a great day at #TheeILove!
📷: @JacksonStateAD #orangeblossomclassic #lovefl #orangeblossomclassic2023 pic.twitter.com/snQ5KGrHUZ
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) December 13, 2022

Coach Willie Simmons | It’s Friday so you know what that means… I just had to let y’all know that “Yeen Got Deez!”

It’s Friday so you know what that means… I just had to let y’all know that “Yeen Got Deez!” Big shout out to Lunden and my guys at APB!#FAMULY #HCShoeGame #HCSwag #APB
🐍🐍🐍 pic.twitter.com/GQgOvbFwtm
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) January 6, 2023

Y’all thought I was gonna slow down in ‘23, huh? No chance! I’m gonna go out on a limb and say I bet, “Yeen Got Deez!” #FAMULY #HCShoeGame #HCSwag #KingJames
🐍🐍🐍👑 pic.twitter.com/BUNteVyEKY
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) January 4, 2023

CO'23 | Tallahassee (FL) Maclay H.S. 5⭐️(@kohlskicking) Kicker Michael Smith Committed to Florida A&M University Rattlers

COMMITTED💚🧡 🐍 @CoachChiliDavis @HCWillieSimmons @Coach2Bless @john_sprad @FAMUAthletics @FAMU_FB pic.twitter.com/uLTZWpM5lJ
— Michael Smith (@michaelsmith023) January 6, 2023

Had a great time @KohlsKicking Underclassman challenge this weekend. Won day 2 FG comp with a hit from 55 into the wind! @john_sprad @KohlsHighlights pic.twitter.com/gZinpq1tKX
— Michael Smith (@michaelsmith023) January 10, 2022

Great in home visit with @CoachChiliDavis Excited to be taking an official visit this weekend @FAMU_FB 🐍 ‼️ pic.twitter.com/jQ0JXuJurc
— Michael Smith (@michaelsmith023) December 16, 2022

HBCU Corner: UMES Men's Basketball Coach Jason Crafton 1.6.2023 Urban Sports Scene 322 subscribers Subscribe 3

HBCU Corner: @ESHawksHoops Coach @JCRAFT4 1.6.2023 https://t.co/q7oYopdGxX via @YouTube @ESHawksSports @UMESNews @UrbanSportS_Ray @Wole_USS @MEACSports #Hawkpride #HBCUs #HBCU #HBCUCorner #MEAC #MEACsports
— Urban Sports Scene (@UrbanSportScene) January 6, 2023

A&T Welcomes New Head Football Coach Vincent Brown to AggieLand!!

A&T Welcomes New Head Football Coach Vincent Brown to AggieLand!! https://t.co/3Vdv2Nnu1f
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2023

Congratulations to @CoachVBrown59 on his appointment as the next head football coach for @NCATFootball! #AggiePride

His introductory press conference will be 1 p.m., Monday, on Facebook Live/ncatathletics. @CAASports @NCATAGGIES @ncatsuaggies pic.twitter.com/69qMGTdaSY
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) January 6, 2023

Cougars Women’s Basketball Announce Schedule Changes

Cougars Women’s Basketball Announce Schedule Changes https://t.co/Ru29mtCiMK
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) January 5, 2023

Chicago State Student-Athletes Continue to Achieve in the Classroom

Chicago State Student-Athletes Continue to Achieve in the Classroom https://t.co/lPqIJHRDTU
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) January 5, 2023

Big Congrats to 2 of our players! Way to Go Ana and Laura! 🤓 Nerd Herd 🔵🏀🟢‼️ pic.twitter.com/KwFnU5qefb
— Andrea Williams (@Andee15Williams) January 6, 2023

Stanley Johnson wore the gorge green FAMU LeBron 7’s last night vs. the Knicks

Stanley Johnson wore the gorge green FAMU LeBron 7’s last night vs. the Knicks.

They’re expected to release this Saturday. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/EaOEwR0yeG
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) January 5, 2023

Clean! @FAMUAthletics is getting an alternate green Nike LeBron 7 release pic.twitter.com/lcjW7covGf
— Sneaker News (@SneakerNews) December 29, 2022

Watch for these HBCU players in 2023 NFL draft | Mia Berry

Watch for these HBCU players in 2023 NFL draft https://t.co/smruEJuYbz
— Donald Hunt (@DHuntTrib) January 3, 2023

KJ Black reflects on the adversity, lessons from his first season as a Rams offensive coach | Jason Reid

KJ Black reflects on the adversity, lessons from his first season as a Rams offensive coach https://t.co/0Dlts6rjY0
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2023

No Home Court, No Problem for No. 7 Langston

No Home Court, No Problem for No. 7 Langston https://t.co/MnlPIt4gHK
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) January 6, 2023

Ring In the New Year ... 🦁🔥

Toru Dean - 21 pts
AJ Rainey - 20 pts
Cortez Mosley - 19 pts
Tristan Harper - 11 pts, 12 rebs
James Ellis - 11 pts#goLions #FeartheRoar pic.twitter.com/kURkErUxRl
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) January 6, 2023

Blue Tigers Swat the Lady Hornets, 85-81

RECAP: Five @LUMO_WBB Players Score in Double Figures as Lincoln Wins, 85-81 - https://t.co/VTZLs0VUIh #BuiltDifferent #miaawb #GBT
— Lincoln University (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) January 6, 2023

Blue Tigers Drop Defensive Tussle to Emporia State

RECAP: @LUMO_MBB Drops Defensive Tussle to Emporia State - https://t.co/a4wuquOxaU #miaamb
— Lincoln University (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) January 6, 2023

Eddie George Named Head Coach for NFLPA Bowl

Eddie George Named Head Coach for NFLPA Bowl https://t.co/6uQocfwPhz
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2023

Gold Rush defeat Texas College 65-57

Gold Rush defeat Texas College 65-57 https://t.co/7kAvZ27u1E
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2023

Flying Tigers and Tigerbelles Set to Host Ed Temple Classic on Saturday

Flying Tigers and Tigerbelles Set to Host Ed Temple Classic on Saturday https://t.co/E2QZkX9jNi
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2023

TSU Men's Basketball Looks For Bounce Back at Lindenwood Saturday

Men's Basketball Looks For Bounce Back at Lindenwood Saturday https://t.co/oABp8LN5Mx
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2023

TSU Men's basketball Falls to SIUE 81-72 on Thursday

Men's basketball Falls to SIUE 81-72 on Thursday https://t.co/6KhkEYGVOz
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2023

Haynes-Overton Scores 30 Points as WBB Falls to SIUE

Haynes-Overton Scores 30 Points as WBB Falls to SIUE https://t.co/zCw4jPv2i3
— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) January 5, 2023

WATCH Today on BTN@ 5 pm ET | Fisk, the first gymnastics team from an HBCU, wants to 'compete with the big dogs'

https://t.co/TKaatvddP7
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2023

Rattlers prepare for SWAC matchup against Southern

Rattlers prepare for SWAC matchup against Southern https://t.co/S00jzuyIzx
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2023

Golden Rams Face Tigers in Jacksonville

Golden Rams Face Tigers in Jacksonville https://t.co/sPRVtSjY81
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2023

TU Men’s Basketball earns fourth straight SIAC win on the road against Benedict

Men’s Basketball earns fourth straight SIAC win on the road against Benedict https://t.co/8yCe9VThHv
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2023

Golden Tigers look to remain undefeated on current road trip with pair of SIAC games

Golden Tigers look to remain undefeated on current road trip with pair of SIAC games https://t.co/CihHKAB2He
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2023

Panthers Win Fourth Straight

Panthers Win Fourth Straight https://t.co/7zy1491cg8
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 6, 2023