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Saturday, February 18, 2023

The Rattlers fall 65-54 to Alabama State. Dylan Horton had a team-high 19 points

The Rattlers fall 65-54 to Alabama State. Dylan Horton had a team-high 19 points.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #PACE pic.twitter.com/TlbUpnrQfG
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) February 18, 2023

Rattlers head into the fourth down six.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #PACE pic.twitter.com/KQHypnlVjZ
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) February 18, 2023

We're knotted up at the break. Dylan Horton has a team-high 8 points.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #PACE pic.twitter.com/XnhSDok0sw
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) February 18, 2023

Rattlers down one after one.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #PACE pic.twitter.com/RRmzUPj35l
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) February 18, 2023

WATCH LIVE @ 7 pm ET | FAMU Rattlers MBB at Alabama State Hornets| LINK ON YOUTUBE

📺 http://bit.ly/3S7Orqd

Alabama State MBB vs. Florida A&M https://t.co/Z0VEcAR07i via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2023

Seven HBCU Players Make Final Roster for XFL Orlando Guardians

PLAYERS FROM HBCUs

Deondre Francois 3 QB Hampton

Jah-Maine Martin 30 RB North Carolina A&T

Jordan Ighofose 65 OL Grambling State

David Moore 55 OL Grambling State

Jalen Spady 58 OL Florida A&M

Emmanuel Olenga 49 DL Tennessee State

RESERVE LIST

C.J. Holmes CB Jackson State

Dissecting the Orlando Guardians Week 1 Depth Chart - https://t.co/LuYut6HxrJ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2023

FAMU's Jalen Spady remained dedicated in pursuit to achieve professional football dream | Gerald Thomas III

FAMU's Jalen Spady remained dedicated in pursuit to achieve professional football dream https://t.co/uT9PXIGxbN via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2023

ANOTHER W!! Rattlers complete their second straight sweep, beating Alcorn 4-0

ANOTHER W!!

Rattlers complete their second straight sweep, beating Alcorn 4-0. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/PDXovXBpgE
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) February 18, 2023

GAME DAY! Rattlers are in Montgomery looking to get a win versus the Hornets

GAME DAY!

Rattlers are in Montgomery looking to get a win versus the Hornets.

⌚️ 4:30 PM ET
📺 https://t.co/PW7caa7th5
📊 https://t.co/OhaIYz6TbP #FAMU | #Rattlers | #PACE pic.twitter.com/fuutCh15fv
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) February 18, 2023

Rattlers host Eastern Illinois in the second game of the weekend series

GAME DAY MOOD!!

Rattlers host Eastern Illinois in the second game of the weekend series.

⌚️ 2 PM
🎟️ FREE
📊 https://t.co/DD1fSPulzR #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/W3gNd2mle6
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) February 18, 2023

Preview: FAMU basketball heads to Alabama State for SWAC doubleheader | Gerald Thomas III

We got hoops in Bama today. @FAMU_WBB | @FAMU_MBB will take on Alabama State on the front end of their road trip. Here’s some notes, quotes, and key players to watch for today’s doubleheader. 🏀 https://t.co/5f2hrMfS6p
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) February 18, 2023

6 highest-graded players from the Senior Bowl via @PFF

Comment when you see it!!! https://t.co/ng7nZPmdmR
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) February 9, 2023

📈 @seniorbowl REPORT: Florida A&M’s Isaiah Land

🐍 Weighed-in at 226 lbs. 10+ pounds since season.
🐍 Played off-ball LB for first time. NFL will love willingness to embrace new role.
🐍 Clocked 20.12 mph (faster than many DBs!)
🐍 Big sack in game!#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™️ pic.twitter.com/UPHd3KPtIH
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) February 9, 2023

🐍🤞🏾 https://t.co/YXUqKzoJGL
— Isaiah Land🐺 (@IsaiahLand716) February 5, 2023

ZAY LAND DOING ZAY LAND THINGS!!#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/zRnpdBGjOb
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) February 4, 2023

ISAIAH LAND MAKING PLAYS!!#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/j1L5JtVxFT
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) February 4, 2023

Isaiah Land has been impressing all the scouts at the Reese’s Senior Bowl.

📸 Associated Press#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/P2vAxYcErR
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) February 3, 2023

Albany State athletic director Tony Duckworth resigns | Joe Whitfield

Albany State athletic director Tony Duckworth resigns https://t.co/EhINd2vOwR via @albany_herald
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2023

FAMU Coach Willie Simmons is today's keynote speaker at Free Coaches Clinic in Panama City, FL

Come listen our keynote speaker @HCWillieSimmons today! He is one the best coaches in the country. A proven winner and a champion! We are honored to have him. JOIN US! pic.twitter.com/moJgveUl9t
— Willie Spears (@TWSE5) February 18, 2023

Dr. Irvin Clark will open up our free coaching clinic at 9:05 am Saturday morning on the campus of FSU PC. Clark played college and professional football and he was a division one college coach. pic.twitter.com/ym6Pu41aw0
— Willie Spears (@TWSE5) February 16, 2023

I bought some fake Jordan’s online. pic.twitter.com/38vQO9ACm8
— Willie Spears (@TWSE5) February 18, 2023

Dino Maldonado (QB) New Mexico State transfer signed with Mississippi Valley State University Delta Devils

It’s Up!! QB Dino Maldonado is a Delta Devil! @dino_maldonado1

The Time Is Now 🟢🔴👹 pic.twitter.com/Zk3XSkL1Fb
— MVSU Delta Devil Football 🟢🔴 (@ValleyStateFB) February 17, 2023

New Addition:

Dino Maldonado (QB) New Mexico State → Mississippi Valley Statehttps://t.co/UWAsuWoS4W
— Redshirt Sports (@_redshirtsports) February 17, 2023

Central State is on the clock, 9/2/23!! pic.twitter.com/WN00qzlVT2
— MVSU IGOTTIME (@MVSUIGOTTIME) February 17, 2023

NFL: The Godfather vs. the Gunslinger | WATCH

NFL: The Godfather vs. the Gunslinger https://t.co/6qqPkRnMgU
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2023

Temple University Grad Transfer Long Snapper Ronald I. Gaines III committed to Florida A&M University Rattlers | 6'-5/230

Ready for the Next Chapter….🐍🟢🟠
Excited to announce that I will be continuing my athletic and academic career at Florida A&M #FAMU, #Rattlers @FAMU_FB, @HCWillieSimmons,@CoachChiliDavis pic.twitter.com/3RcQq8SFCI
— Ron Gaines III (@ChicagoRon18) February 12, 2023

FULL BIO

Huge loss for Temple long snapper Ron Gaines https://t.co/DWuhWpyKgF via @247sports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2023

SHOWTIME!!!

TOP 12 Rubio Long Snapper Ron Gaines (Grad Transfer) has committed to Florida A&M! #RubioFamily | #TheFactoryJustKeepsOnProducing #FAMU #Rattlers pic.twitter.com/QwOMLDdZJj
— Rubio Long Snapping® (@TheChrisRubio) February 14, 2023

HBCUs see surge in applications after George Floyd protests, help from Black celebs | Joyce E. Davis

HBCUs see surge in applications after George Floyd protests, help from Black celebs https://t.co/h91j9VuFTR via @usatoday
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2023

Ahead of the CIAA Basketball Tournament, CIAA Honors Five Pioneers as Title IX Trailblazers

Ahead of the CIAA Basketball Tournament, CIAA Honors Five Pioneers as Title IX Trailblazers https://t.co/VvsQq3w5jG
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2023

WATCH | BWI welcomes CIAA Commissioner to Baltimore with pep rally ahead of tournament | Ashley McDowell

BWI welcomes CIAA Commissioner to Baltimore with pep rally ahead of tournament https://t.co/0NLTLV7zCq
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2023

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙄𝘼𝘾/𝘾𝙄𝘼𝘼 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀! 🥎‼️

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙄𝘼𝘾/𝘾𝙄𝘼𝘼 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀! 🥎‼️

🆚 Claflin & Shaw University
📍 Orangeburg, S.C.
⏰ 12PM/4PM#GoPanthers🐾 | #WeAreCAU pic.twitter.com/ja8VpYErmH
— Lady Panthers Softball (@CAU_Softball) February 18, 2023

@BamasStateTrack Sweep SWAC Indoor Track and Field Titles

Not one, but TWO!! The Alabama State Hornets complete the sweep and are the 2023 SWAC Indoor Men’s & Women’s Champions!

RING ‘EM. YEAH STATE!!#SWARMAS1 | #IAMSWAC pic.twitter.com/p62RbCW58z
— ASU Athletics 😷 (@BamaStateSports) February 18, 2023

@BamasStateTrack Sweep SWAC Indoor Track and Field Titles https://t.co/YJqkDwwZqo
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2023

Southern to meet Grambling as part of NBA All-Star weekend | Charles Salzer

Southern to meet Grambling as part of NBA All-Star weekend https://t.co/o2OBHbD4iD via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2023

Southern women look for tough road win at Grambling | Charles Salzer

Southern women look for tough road win at Grambling https://t.co/zZuXJp7VQ1 via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 18, 2023

Jackson State Women's Tennis Opens Conference Play With a Win

Women's Tennis Opens Conference Play With a Win https://t.co/7M4cpMBSRz
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) February 18, 2023

JSU Men's Tennis Stun Prairie View in 4-0 Win

Men's Tennis Stun Prairie View in 4-0 Win https://t.co/oZQfc2EmuH
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) February 18, 2023

Jackson State Track and Field Program Finishes the 2023 Indoor SWAC Championship with 14 Medalists!

Jackson State Track and Field Program Finishes the 2023 Indoor SWAC Championship with 14 Medalists!#GoJSUTigers | #TheeILove | #WeWorkHard | SWACT&F🐅 pic.twitter.com/J0s8GmJ2GM
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) February 18, 2023

JSU Bowling Posts Fifth Win Over Top 25 Team On Day One At Arkansas St

Bowling Posts Fifth Win Over Top 25 Team On Day One At Arkansas St.@GoJSUTigersBowl #TheeILove https://t.co/YgSJBBwTQj
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) February 18, 2023