FAMU WELCOMES NEW Athletic Director https://t.co/cY7HkTTb2h via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 7, 2023
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Friday, January 6, 2023
WATCH | FAMU WELCOMES NEW Athletic Director
The inaugural Fisk University gymnastics team made history today as the first HBCU school to compete in #NCAAgym!
The inaugural Fisk University gymnastics team made history today as the first HBCU school to compete in #NCAAgym! pic.twitter.com/tyFEuO9zHo
— Gymnastics Now (@Gymnastics_Now) January 6, 2023
Are you forreal!? 🤤pic.twitter.com/PQvMyRytmg
— Gymnastics Now (@Gymnastics_Now) January 7, 2023
“Their names will go down in the history books as being a member of the the first HBCU gymnastics team.” -Corrine Wright Tarver@FiskUGymnastics made HISTORY by becoming the FIRST #HBCU program to compete at the @NCAA level🙌🏽
— We Need To Talk (@WeNeedToTalk) January 6, 2023
Watch their road to becoming the FIRST✨#NCAAGym pic.twitter.com/kqre7HAF49
The Southern Utah Thunderbirds take the first session of the Super 16. What a meet by all. Congratulations to Fisk on their first ever competition!
— Gymnastics Now (@Gymnastics_Now) January 7, 2023
Final Team Scores from broadcast:
Southern Utah: 195.8
Washington: 195.525
North Carolina: 194.625
Fisk: 188.55#Super16 #NCAAGym
After three rotations, Southern Utah and Washington are separated by .35. Meet is up for grabs in the last rotation.
— Gymnastics Now (@Gymnastics_Now) January 6, 2023
Full results:
Southern Utah: 146.850
Washington: 146.500
North Carolina: 145.775
Fisk: 141.350#Super16
9.725 Aliyah Reed-Hammon (Fisk) VT: STUCK yurchenko full, armway to hold on, ecstatic afterwards running down the runway to celebrate with teammates#Super16
— Gymnastics Now (@Gymnastics_Now) January 6, 2023
UAPB's OL Mark Evans II Invited to 2023 NFL Scouting Combine
Can’t do nothing but thank God for blessing me with this opportunity 🙏🏾. #STF pic.twitter.com/XweWQUEOCs
— Mark Evans II ⁷⁸ (@EvansII_78) January 7, 2023
Let’s get to work!@UAPBLionsFB OL Mark Evans (@EvansII_78) has accepted his invite to the 2023 East-West #ShrineBowl!#GoldBlooded | #ShrineBowlRoadToVegas pic.twitter.com/hv1fKRlMOy
— East-West Shrine Bowl (@ShrineBowl) December 29, 2022
Sources: Hue Jackson landing highly regarded FBS assistant, Louisiana native as Grambling OC | John Brice
The @GSUFootball01 program & coach Hue Jackson are poised to make a significant hire at offensive coordinator, nabbing an FBS assistant with deep-rooted Louisiana ties: https://t.co/7dKU5VLylv @FootballScoop
— John Brice (@JohnDBrice1) January 6, 2023
Leeiah Davis leaves Fisk University gymnastics team ahead of inaugural meet due to ‘bullying and hazing’ | Patricia Duffy
Leeiah Davis leaves Fisk University gymnastics team ahead of inaugural meet due to 'bullying and hazing'
— Gymnastics Now (@Gymnastics_Now) January 6, 2023
Details: https://t.co/04jODcemfZ
WATCH | Fisk University is the 1st HBCU program to compete at the @ncaa level!
History = made ✅
— Fisk University (@Fisk1866) January 7, 2023
Fisk University is the 1st HBCU program to compete at the @ncaa level!#fiskgymnastics #fiskuniversity #super16 #hbcu #explore #morganprice pic.twitter.com/z9zJVuIrTC
That’ll get your team hyped‼️@price_morgan with a 9.9 score for @FiskUGymnastics in the teams’ 1st vault competition ever. 😱 pic.twitter.com/15JYHQnJLp
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) January 6, 2023
History = made ✅
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) January 6, 2023
Fisk University is the 1st HBCU program to compete at the @NCAA level, and you can watch them live right now on the @BigTenNetwork‼️ pic.twitter.com/7lD3KSWIcl
Rattlers made it to Louisiana getting in some work before Southern
Rattlers made it to Louisiana getting in some work before Southern.
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) January 7, 2023
📆 1/7
⌚️ 3 PM CT#FAMU | #Rattlers | #PACE pic.twitter.com/iZiPuWDvNF
FAMU basketball looks to leave Louisiana trip with first SWAC wins after opening losses | Gerald Thomas III
I caught up with @iamKingJordan1 (@FAMU_MBB), @IvetSubirats (@FAMU_WBB), and coaches about their upcoming Louisiana trip to get their first @theswac wins at Southern and Grambling State. 🏀 https://t.co/Zvwcdfnruh
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) January 6, 2023
Jackson State alum Alyssa Nichols has become the first FIFA referee from Mississippi!
Breaking Down Walls!
— Blake Levine (@blake_levine) January 6, 2023
Jackson State alum Alyssa Nichols has become the first FIFA referee from Mississippi!
📷: Alyssa Nichols’ Facebook pic.twitter.com/kGoD9eyj7N
Fort Valley State DB TYLER MOORE ( @Its_thr3e ) has been selected for the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl!
We are proud to announce that Fort Valley State DB TYLER MOORE (@Its_thr3e) has been selected for the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl! ✊🏿 pic.twitter.com/aN8HLRt7ZB
— HBCU LEGACY BOWL (@HBCULegacyBowl) January 6, 2023
Tuskegee Track and Field Trailblazer Evelyn Lawler Lewis Passes Away at 93; Mother of Olympic Gold Medalist Carl Lewis
Tuskegee Track and Field Trailblazer Evelyn Lawler Lewis Passes Away at 93 | Tuskegee University https://t.co/4CHpiczAIH
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 7, 2023
Tuskegee University officially names school’s 18th head football coach | James Hayes
It's official! Former QB standout and Offensive Coordinator Aaron James has officially been named as the 18th Head Football Coach at Tuskegee University!#TuskegeeFB #TheStandard #SIAC #HBCUFootball #D2Football pic.twitter.com/s8bRkKdnsP
— Tuskegee Football (@SkegeeFootball) January 6, 2023
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/JEydq8l3oL
— Aaron James (@Coach_james3) January 6, 2023
Tuskegee officially names school’s 18th head football coach https://t.co/hJ5LumT1ZE
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 7, 2023
Florida A&M, Jackson State to play in 2023 Orange Blossom Classic | Kevin Kelley
Coach Willie Simmons x Dr. Shelby Chipman
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) December 21, 2022
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
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
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) December 13, 2022
It's a great day at #TheeILove!
📷: @JacksonStateAD #orangeblossomclassic #lovefl#orangeblossomclassic2023 pic.twitter.com/snQ5KGrHUZ
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
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) January 6, 2023
🐍🐍🐍 pic.twitter.com/GQgOvbFwtm
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
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) January 4, 2023
🐍🐍🐍👑 pic.twitter.com/BUNteVyEKY
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
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) January 6, 2023
His introductory press conference will be 1 p.m., Monday, on Facebook Live/ncatathletics. @CAASports @NCATAGGIES @ncatsuaggies pic.twitter.com/69qMGTdaSY
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.
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) January 5, 2023
They’re expected to release this Saturday. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/EaOEwR0yeG
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 ... 🦁🔥
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) January 6, 2023
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
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