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Monday, February 20, 2023

GAME DAY! Rattlers take on the Bulldogs on ESPNU

GAME DAY!

Rattlers look to complete the sweep versus the Bulldogs after beating them 69-67 earlier this season.

⌚️ 6:30 PM ET
📺 https://t.co/29pStCUQBU
📊 https://t.co/QrX0j3EHMu #FAMU | #Rattlers | #PACE pic.twitter.com/VKZcuGg5mg
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) February 20, 2023

GAME DAY!

Rattlers take on the Bulldogs on ESPNU.

⌚️ 9 PM ET
📊 https://t.co/uKZp5qif0P
📺 ESPNU (https://t.co/5fW85WCsD6)#FAMU | #Rattlers | #ThinkBig pic.twitter.com/Gm4PgYs2Y9
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) February 20, 2023

WATCH | Multiple teams wanted to see Virginia State University running back Darius Hagans and he did not disappoint at the HBCU Combine Monday in New Orleans | Steve Wyche

Multiple teams wanted to see @VSU_1882running back Darius Hagans and he did not disappoint at the HBCU Combine Monday in New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/HToFWJx1ME
— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) February 20, 2023

WATCH | Florida A&M WR Xavier Smith was one of the standouts at the HBCU Combine in New Orleans today | Steve Wyche

He was absolutely exciting to watch today. https://t.co/BNl4SgLNLW
— John Hendrix (@JohnJHendrix) February 20, 2023

.@FAMU_FB WR and @HBCULegacyBowl player Xavier Smith (@Shinetime_863) smokes his 40 yard dash at the HBCU @NFL Combine 💨 pic.twitter.com/WozWKteHDT
— HBCU LEGACY BOWL (@HBCULegacyBowl) February 20, 2023

With the HBCU Combine this week and the HBCU Legacy Bowl this Saturday, we wanted to show the impact of HBCU's in the @ProFootballHOF, courtesy of their most recent HBCU inductee, Ken Riley.

With the HBCU Combine this week and the HBCU Legacy Bowl this Saturday, we wanted to show the impact of HBCU's in the @ProFootballHOF , courtesy of their most recent HBCU inductee, Ken Riley. pic.twitter.com/wN6kFysHpn
— NFL Total Access (@NFLTotalAccess) February 20, 2023

Greg Coleman | Who will take home the Greg Coleman(Golden Touch Award) this week presented at HBCU Legacy Bowl?

Who will take home the Greg Coleman( Golden Touch Award) this week presented at HBCU Legacy Bowl? This award is given to the outstanding HBCU Punter-Kicker during the 2022 season.
⁦@LegacyBowl⁩ ⁦@BCFHOF⁩ ⁦@Vikings⁩ ⁦@FAMU_FB⁩ #Punters4LIFE #FliptheField pic.twitter.com/wJ0SNS23Yv
— Greg Coleman (@gregcoleman8) February 20, 2023

2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl Interview: WR Xavier Smith, Florida A&M | John Vogel

I sat down with Xavier Smith last week and had a very nice chat about his career, how he always wanted to play at Florida A&M, and how grateful he is for the opportunity he has.

He’s killing it at the @HBCULegacyBowl right now.https://t.co/tMSq9SDAnn
— John Vogel (@DraftVogel) February 20, 2023

Great to see NFL, USFL, XFL & CFL scouts out here at the @HBCULegacyBowl.

That’s also why these additional leagues are vital. There’s more than enough talent out there for all 4 to thrive.
— Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) February 20, 2023

Head Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) on Xavier Smith, AJ Davis, Chris Faddoul, and Jose Romo-Martinez participating in the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl

Head Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) on Xavier Smith, AJ Davis, Chris Faddoul, and Jose Romo-Martinez participating in the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl. #FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/jnCjM5jMX8
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) February 20, 2023

WATCH | Xavier Smith is out here cooking. Some scouts had him at 4.38 and 4.39 | Turron Davenport, ESPN NFL Nation

Xavier Smith is out here cooking. Some scouts had him at 4.38 and 4.39. https://t.co/iRzBVzCCNY
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) February 20, 2023

Good luck to our Rattlers participating in today’s HBCU Combine and the HBCU Legacy Bowl this Saturday!#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/L5oEvxcxbt
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) February 20, 2023

.@steelers General Manager Omar Khan in the house today scouting the @HBCULegacyBowl players #steelers pic.twitter.com/GvXi16f5A5
— HBCU LEGACY BOWL (@HBCULegacyBowl) February 20, 2023

Draft-eligible HBCU players will demonstrate their skills at @NFL’s #HBCUCombine today 👏🏾

Hosted by the @HBCULegacyBowl, the combine is part of the league’s efforts to accelerate opportunities for HBCU players. pic.twitter.com/BLidVB8q6G
— Troy Vincent, Sr. (@TroyVincentSr) February 20, 2023

Brackets Set for 2023 CIAA Women's & Men's Basketball Tournament in Baltimore, MD

BRACKETS ARE SET. 🔥🏀 #CIAATourney is HERE‼️

📄 https://t.co/yuRVQ4kuuR pic.twitter.com/7KSmYkjrV6
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) February 19, 2023

The story behind QB battle between Jackson State football's T.C. Taylor and the 'Gunslinger' http://

The story behind QB battle between Jackson State football's T.C. Taylor and the 'Gunslinger' https://t.co/TkMLCVsZ2f pic.twitter.com/T8JQ3oOmPh
— CL Sports (@CLSports) February 20, 2023

WATCH | Inky Johnson | "Looking at things with the perspective of...I don't have to do it. I GET to do it"

"Looking at things with the perspective of...I don't have to do it. I GET to do it." 🗣️📬 https://t.co/qpHQfz45qT
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) February 29, 2020

EWU Softball Finishes 3-1 At SIAC/CIAA Softball Challenge

Softball Finishes 3-1 At SIAC/CIAA Softball Challenge https://t.co/dEpsMSym0Z
— Edward Waters Athletics (@EWU_Athletics) February 20, 2023

Norfolk State ends the weekend with a 6-1 win over Georgetown (D.C.)

Norfolk State ends the weekend with a 6-1 win over Georgetown https://t.co/2AVskyxj1M
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2023

Norfolk State sweeps games against Bucknell and Wagner on day one of the NSU-HU Classic https://t.co/OuiIVkUt7y
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2023

What a weekend for @nsusoftball!

The Spartans leave no doubt in an 8-1 victory over Georgetown, improving to 6-2 on the season.

Rylie Gilbreath recorded three RBIs, while Alexis Robinson tossed a complete game, allowing just three hits!#SpartanStrong💪 pic.twitter.com/9bWAaT3A4a
— Norfolk State Athletics (@NSUSpartans) February 19, 2023

It's a Saturday sweep!!🧹🧹@nsusoftball earns a pair of wins at home, one in the morning and one in the late hours of the night!

Back at it tomorrow against Georgetown!#SpartanStrong💪 pic.twitter.com/9DgehaatwI
— Norfolk State Athletics (@NSUSpartans) February 19, 2023

Day 1 Kicks Off 2023 MEAC Indoor Track & Field Championships

#MEACTF Day 1 Kicks Off 2023 @MEACSports Indoor Track & Field Championships #MEACPride https://t.co/suZMMwVz2k
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) February 19, 2023

MEAC Bowling Recap, Feb. 18-19

#MEACBWL @MEACSports Bowling Recap, Feb. 18-19 #MEACPride https://t.co/frJqZFffQv
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) February 20, 2023

Aggies in the Pros: Update on former N.C. A&T defensive standout Justin Cates | David Horton

Aggies in the Pros: Update on former N.C. A&T defensive standout Justin Cates #ncat #hbcus #247Sports #AggiePride https://t.co/4nlWA2kxfY
— Supa Dave (@ThatguySupaDave) February 20, 2023

Bears Look to Handle Business🆚No. 1 ranked @HUMensBB

🐻🏀Bears Look to Handle Business🆚No. 1 ranked @HUMensBB
📋https://t.co/mGc1DZRGWy
🎟https://t.co/iFd7Ei4l4i @MEACSports | @UnderArmour #GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/A1sK5cyGE1
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) February 20, 2023

Jackson, Shell Go 1-2 In Long Jump On Day 1 Of MEAC Championships

Jackson, Shell Go 1-2 In Long Jump On Day 1 Of MEAC Championships https://t.co/PdpUByw9jA
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2023

@MorganStTFXC🐻🏃‍♀️ Tia Jackson jumps 5.94m to take🥇 and Inara Shell (5.77m) goes🥈 in the @MEACSports long jump on Sunday in Norfolk, Va.@UnderArmour @MEACSports #GoBears🔶🔷 pic.twitter.com/3MC4ktR7Fq
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) February 19, 2023

Immediate Impact: Top Transfers for each FCS program in Texas | Dave Campbell's Texas Football

Immediate Impact: Top Transfers for each FCS program in Texas https://t.co/B9RWOgKzgw
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2023

7 HBCU teams ready for 'Andre Dawson Classic' in New Orleans

https://t.co/nqHDtX6Had
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2023

FAMU baseball absorbing active week for a chance to regroup from opening shortcomings | Gerald Thomas III

FAMU baseball absorbing active week for a chance to regroup from opening shortcomings https://t.co/IBVwe7sQne via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2023

FAMU in the running for FCS Uniform of the Year. Voting is live until Feb. 21st | G. Thomas III

UNISWAG FCS UNIFORM OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

The nominees for the UNISWAG FCS Uniform of the Year have been selected & now it is up to you to vote on who will win.

Voting is live until Feb. 21st
Vote here: https://t.co/ZYvjdgxRnM #uniswag pic.twitter.com/J9eHEYh3ph
— UNISWAG (@UNISWAG) February 19, 2023

FAMU in the running for FCS Uniform of the Year. The link is provided in the tweet below. https://t.co/GNXMbNHwSP
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) February 19, 2023

Raiders NFL Draft Prospect: LB Aubrey Miller Jr., Jackson State | Jairo Alvarado

Raiders NFL Draft Prospect: LB Aubrey Miller Jr., Jackson St. https://t.co/Xtno6rnZal
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2023

WATCH | Opinion: Hey, Chiefs: Champions don't chop. It's immature and disrespectful | Randy Essex

Native Americans will be pushing again at the Super Bowl for the Chiefs to abandon the team’s name, mascot and fan-driven “tomahawk chop.” #SuperBowl https://t.co/sXlGRAcpJY pic.twitter.com/Im1BTw8vJZ
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 10, 2023

I love the Chiefs. Collected AFL cards as a kid. Never wavered during the 50-year wait between championships. But the chop … it’s embarrassing. It’s gotta go. https://t.co/R7NyOwneoV via @freep
— Randy Essex (@randyessex) February 18, 2023

Arrowhead Stadium Home of the Chiefs + Tomahawk Chop in 4k https://t.co/pFs1xzMJ7O via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2023

Tomahawk chop Atlanta Braves fans https://t.co/IQblPL8cRj via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2023

FSU Football Chief Osceola Renegade at Doak Tomahawk Chop https://t.co/m90QChKhsc via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) February 20, 2023

Astros Donate $1M to Texas Southern Baseball, Softball Programs | Madison Williams

The Astros surprised Houston-based HBCU Texas Southern on Saturday.

The Astros organization announced a $1 million donation to the university in order for the school to build its first-ever baseball and softball fields on campus https://t.co/iXXYvAdEPH
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 19, 2023

Big news out of the HBCU Classic! @AstrosCares announced a $1 million donation to build baseball and softball fields at TSU! #TSUProud #TSU #TexasSouthern #TSUBaseball #Astros #HBCUClassic pic.twitter.com/lQLaRr4QWc
— Texas Southern University (@TexasSouthern) February 19, 2023