"A lot of HBCU talent gets overlooked": Benedict athletes selected for All-Star games https://t.co/kkWnn6PPyX
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 1, 2023
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Thursday, June 1, 2023
"A lot of HBCU talent gets overlooked": Benedict athletes selected for All-Star games | Amanda Poole
Tuskegee’s Drayton Florence to be inducted in SIAC Hall of Fame | Justin Lee1
Drayton Florence https://t.co/blkjJyZEbP via @oanow
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 1, 2023
Cahiem Brown’s winding journey leads him to success at Norfolk State | Jake Lieberman
Cahiem Brown’s winding journey leads him to success at Norfolk State https://t.co/1SDxPwmAFU via @mid_madness
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 1, 2023
FAMU baseball on 'cloud nine' as team departs to Gainesville for third NCAA Tournament | Gerald Thomas III
𝗥𝗕𝗜 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬!
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) May 31, 2023
Rattlers have 4 players with 50+ RBIs for the first time in program history. Ty Hanchey is 2 away from making it 5.
Sebastian Greico leads with way with 68 (FAMU D1 Record), followed by Janmikell Bastardo (53), Joseph Pierini (53), and Jared Weber (52). pic.twitter.com/HUcYb8H1DX
We have 40 tickets available for sale to the general public through the FAMU ticket office. Call now. 850-599-3141 https://t.co/36No9ytAuK
— Tiffani-Dawn (@Tiffani_Sykes) May 31, 2023
Only three #FAMU players have NCAA Tournament experience. Ahead of their trip, I caught up with some of them to talk about what this weekend’s experience means. ⚾️
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) May 31, 2023
🎙: @tyboooley, @hanchey_ty, Sebastian Greico https://t.co/eKLFYEQhlv
𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗖 𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) May 30, 2023
The Rattlers had a historic season having broke the program’s runs (447), home runs (69), doubles (112), and RBIs (409) record.
They’re currently 13 hits from breaking the hits record (607).#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/cGbWtlR40j
Former FAMU educator, philanthropist Anne Gayles-Felton celebrating 100th birthday at gala | Tarah Jean
Former FAMU educator, philanthropist Anne Gayles-Felton celebrating 100th birthday at gala https://t.co/O4b2TueuLS via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 1, 2023
UCLA Football Announces Nonconference TV Time for North Carolina Central Eagles Game
Our September 16th game against North Carolina Central will be on PAC-12 Network at 2:00 PM! pic.twitter.com/lK5t0jPvoF
— UCLA Football (@UCLAFootball) May 31, 2023
Jackson State claims best SWAC men’s athletic award for first time since 2010-2011 | Garrett Busby
Jackson State claims best SWAC men’s athletic award for first time since 2010-2011 https://t.co/GZjQ08FTCy
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 1, 2023
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Hamilton Joins Shaw Women's Basketball Staff As Associate Head Coach
Hamilton Joins Shaw Women's Basketball Staff As Associate Head Coach https://t.co/FcUXV7uS1t
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 31, 2023
SIAC Reveals 2023 Hall of Fame Class
SIAC Reveals 2023 Hall of Fame Class https://t.co/aIotjXS4yn
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 31, 2023
The SIAC Hall of Fame just got a new look🎖
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) May 30, 2023
Unvieling our fierce new Hall of Fame logo representing our most exclusive group of SIAC Legends!
Stay tuned! A big reveal coming soon 👀#SIAC #LeadersRiseHere #Logo #HallOfFame pic.twitter.com/7eJz3crqDX
One of Deion Sanders' sons graduated from Jackson State but he won't play there | Lorenzo Reyes
One of Deion Sanders' sons graduated from Jackson State but he won't play there https://t.co/eSEq5qBBAp
— CL Sports (@CLSports) May 30, 2023
𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | The Orange Blossom Classic is officially scheduled to kickoff at 3 PM on ESPN
🚨 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 🚨
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) May 31, 2023
The Orange Blossom Classic is officially scheduled to kickoff at 3 PM on ESPN.
Purchase your tickets today and meet us at Hard Rock Stadium!
🎟️ https://t.co/MsBZckckns#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/TN3sOqOpRu
Battle of the Bands tickets are on sale now! Featuring the world-renowned @THEMARCHING100 vs. the incomparable @SonicBoomOTS.
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) May 1, 2023
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Saturday, September 2nd at the #WatscoCenter! Click the link below to get your tickets! https://t.co/5Uf5t2yCsN#orangeblossomclassic#ItsTheReunion pic.twitter.com/sFtWUo5GhM
Did you get your Denny's Orange Blossom Classic Presented by Ready Life tickets yet?!🍊🏈🔥
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) May 19, 2023
Click the link below to get yours NOW!https://t.co/0gKAJhOq7Z#orangeblossomclassic#onebighbcucommunity#ItsTheReunion pic.twitter.com/6iAiD9rP0D
The countdown is on ⌛.. Who you got?!@THEMARCHING100 seating in section 150 🐍@SonicBoomOTS seating in Section 114 🐅
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) May 9, 2023
Click the link below to get your #orangeblossomclassic game day tickets!https://t.co/0gKAJhOXXx#orangeblossomclassic#onebighbcucommunity#ItsTheReunion pic.twitter.com/2TTwkopfyp
WATCH | And just like that, the SWAC Champions are off to Gainesville for the NCAA Tournament Regional Round | G. Thomas III
And just like that, the #SWAC Champions are off to Gainesville for the NCAA Tournament Regional Round. #FAMU@FAMU_Baseball @Tiffani_Sykes @TDOnline pic.twitter.com/TonejF7rob
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) May 31, 2023
All-American defensive lineman Kamari Stephens turns down FBS offers to remain with FAMU | Gerald Thomas III
“Once a Rattler, always a Rattler. #FAMU All-American Kamari Stephens (@ks_era3) cancelled his transfer plans, announcing that he will be playing between Wahnish Way and Perry Street in 2023. 🏈 https://t.co/QczLQfGSWP
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) May 31, 2023
I did it MAMA they said I couldn’t …….. #HBCUGrad #famu2023 #blackexcellence pic.twitter.com/G1mKpvQf2p
— TIME WILL TELL🙏🏾 (@ks_era3) May 6, 2023
WATCH | FAMU football All-American defensive lineman Kamari Stephens returns to Rattlers from NCAA Transfer Portal | 6'-3/270
The difference between possible and impossible lies in a person determination." pic.twitter.com/YnIU5aj9HJ
— TIME WILL TELL🙏🏾 (@ks_era3) May 31, 2023
He’s baccccckkkk. Let’s ROCKOUT🐍🐍🐍 pic.twitter.com/mNJ8TVaeEi
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) May 31, 2023
WATCH: Kamari Stephens assesses team following Orange and Green Spring Game https://t.co/AuvlpCIyQF via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 31, 2023
TRANSFER PORTAL 2 years of eligibility ⏳ pic.twitter.com/ZN6SHsDP6L
— TIME WILL TELL🙏🏾 (@ks_era3) May 10, 2023
Timewilltell⏳ pic.twitter.com/H3JMI3vAt2
— TIME WILL TELL🙏🏾 (@ks_era3) May 24, 2023
𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗖 𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡
𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗖 𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) May 30, 2023
The Rattlers had a historic season having broke the program’s runs (447), home runs (69), doubles (112), and RBIs (409) record.
They’re currently 13 hits from breaking the hits record (607).#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/cGbWtlR40j
Athlon Sports' 2023 FCS Preseason All-America Team
🚨 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 🚨
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) May 31, 2023
Trey Wilhoit is named a preseason All-American and is one of two players from an HBCU. Wilhoit is also the only player from a SWAC school.
📰 https://t.co/grZL3tPtQ0#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/MjwQ7QDUFf
Athlon Sports' 2023 FCS Preseason All-America Team - https://t.co/WHrgOzDPEf | Expert Predictions, Picks, and Previews https://t.co/9QzJFrB4oI
— FCS Football News (@FCS_Football) May 31, 2023
Guess who’s back?!?! YEEN GOT DEEZ!!!
Guess who’s back?!?! YEEN GOT DEEZ!!!#FAMULY #HCShoeGame #AirGriffeyMax1 #HCSwag
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) May 30, 2023
🐍🐍🐍 pic.twitter.com/nE3x1zTAn6
Chicago State Athletics Announces Staff Updates
Chicago State Athletics Announces Staff Updates
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) May 30, 2023
Jared Lyons Named Assistant AD for Business Operations; Julie Hall Promoted to Deputy AD/SWAhttps://t.co/Kw8CY0g2Zc pic.twitter.com/yYaQlBQqDB
CSU Student-Athlete Leaders Attend Black Student Athlete Summit
CSU Student-Athlete Leaders Attend Black Student Athlete Summit https://t.co/nL8ePeIZ8F
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) May 31, 2023
Bubba McDowell's Mega Camp Featuring Coach Deion Sanders, HBCU, and Power 5 Coaches | Kyle T. Mosley
Back in the great state of Texas to do a little evaluating! Huge shout out to @mcdowell_bubba for putting this together! https://t.co/Mf8YIEsXQd
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) May 31, 2023
Bubba McDowell's Mega Camp Featuring Coaches Deion Sanders, Willie Simmons, McKinney, Odums, and many other HBCU, and Power 5 Coaches!@mcdowell_bubba @HBCULegends @KTMOZE @DeionSanders @PVAMU_Football @HCWillieSimmons @CoachMckinney3https://t.co/M0EMpwptqk
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) May 31, 2023
All-SWAC Running Back Commits to Western Division Rival | Kyle T. Mosley
| KyAll-SWAC Running Back Commits to Western Division Rival#SWAC @theswac @1Gsmooove @HBCULegends @ktmozehttps://t.co/zH56B2sk87
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) May 29, 2023
WATCH | Demario Davis speaks about his faith to local media | Kyle T. Mosley
Demario Davis speaks about his faith to local media. #Adversity @demario__davis @devoteddreamers @SaintsNews Credit: @JohnJHendrix pic.twitter.com/Ukk1iGObdP
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) May 31, 2023
WATCH: FAMU baseball's Ty Jackson and Ty Hanchey on making the 2023 NCAA Tournament | Gerald Thomas III
WATCH: FAMU baseball's Ty Jackson and Ty Hanchey on making the 2023 NCAA Tournament https://t.co/CusUp9WMiE via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 31, 2023
Get ready, FAMU sneakerheads! New LeBron James shoes in Rattlers colors dropping soon | Alaijah Brown
Here's where and when they will be available later this week. https://t.co/9fciVcyE36
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) May 31, 2023
State seeks to end FAMU discrimination case | Jim Saunders
State seeks to end FAMU discrimination case https://t.co/dvUjvky4u6
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 31, 2023