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— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) June 9, 2023
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📆 July 20th
⏰ 9am
📍Salem, Virginia
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Sunday, June 11, 2023
Countdown to #CIAAFB Media Day BEGINS‼️ 🏈
Tiffani-Dawn @Tiffani_Sykes | Honored to be amongst the greatest @FAMU_FB Rattlers of all time at the 2023 @BCFHOF Ceremony. Congrats to tonight’s inductees. Fangs up! 🐍
Honored to be amongst the greatest @FAMU_FB Rattlers of all time at the 2023 @BCFHOF Ceremony. Congrats to tonight’s inductees. Fangs up! 🐍 pic.twitter.com/9IqAQ70r4s
— Tiffani-Dawn (@Tiffani_Sykes) June 11, 2023
Special thanks to @WestSideDiddy for creating this graphic to honor tonight’s @FAMU_FB @BCFHOF inductees! https://t.co/f3U09Qu8Tx
— Tiffani-Dawn (@Tiffani_Sykes) June 11, 2023
Photo Gallery | Florida A&M Rattlers football coach Willie Simmons hosts his RAC BOYZ 2.0 7-on-7 Camp | Gerald Thomas III
Florida A&M Rattlers football coach Willie Simmons hosts his RAC BOYZ 2.0 7-on-7 Camp https://t.co/a6RYPuRf5g via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 11, 2023
FAMU football spending summer break at camps to collect up-close evaluations of prospects | Gerald Thomas III
Film is important. But in-person evaluations is even more valuable. Therefore, #FAMU and high school ballers are utilizing their summer wisely by making a presence at prospect camps. 🏈
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) June 11, 2023
🎙: @HCWillieSimmons, @unstopableKB27, @jo_moore20
Via @TDOnline https://t.co/9VQSddEtPG
Ben Crump announces largest police brutality settlement in U.S. history in Randy Cox case
Ben Crump announces largest police brutality settlement in U.S. history in Randy Cox case https://t.co/PoaL8442Ih
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) June 10, 2023
An NCAA First Team All-American Finish To A Historic Season
An NCAA First Team All-American Finish To A Historic Season https://t.co/JrCvPBDypV
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 11, 2023
Introducing the @NCAATrackField First Team All American bringing home fifth place your ALABAMA STATE 4x100m RELAY TEAM #SWARMAS1 | #IAMSWAC | #NCAATF pic.twitter.com/wjefFBTTDr
— ASU Athletics (@BamaStateSports) June 10, 2023
Men's Track & Field Historic Season:
— ASU Athletics (@BamaStateSports) June 10, 2023
✅ Indoor & Outdoor SWAC Champions (Team)
✅ First relay in ASU history to make it to the National Championships Finals
✅ Finished Top 5 in the Finals
✅ Ranked 16th fastest team in collegiate history (39.52)#SWARMAS1 | #NCAATF pic.twitter.com/oNHQ4LK02b
Join us as we welcome back our First Team All-American 4x100m relay team and 4x400m relay team Back to the Gump tomorrow at The Nest#SWARMAS1 pic.twitter.com/qxxL9uHBWp
— ASU Athletics (@BamaStateSports) June 11, 2023
Saturday, June 10, 2023
In addition to being home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton also houses the @BCFHOF
In addition to being home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton also houses the @BCFHOF.
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 10, 2023
Today, the BCFHOF will welcome eight new members who'll be enshrined as its Class of 2023.
Here, we look at each of them, starting with @Grambling1901’s Albert Lewis. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/BUMcwi645D
Henry Lawrence was a rock for @FAMU_FB, who then became a rock for the @raiders, with whom he won three Super Bowls and was named to two Pro Bowls. (Cont.) pic.twitter.com/LbpSXGteFx
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 10, 2023
sync src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8">Jim Marsalis was a star defensive back at Tennessee A&I, who went on to win a Super Bowl with @Chiefs. (Cont.) pic.twitter.com/THHWi6a0e2
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 10, 2023
Elijah Pitts was a top halfback for Philander Smith University. He went on to win five NFL Championships with the @packers, including the first two Super Bowls. (Cont.) pic.twitter.com/KhwxU6HusX
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 10, 2023
Johnnie Walton first distinguished himself at Elizabeth City State University.
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 10, 2023
With the Continental Football League’s Indianapolis Capitols in 1969, he became the first Black quarterback to lead a pro football team to a championship. (End thread) pic.twitter.com/It38eSjmcJ
Former Jackson State Star RB Sy’veon Wilkerson joining CU Buffs | Brian Howell
Former Jackson State RB Sy’veon Wilkerson joining CU Buffs https://t.co/tSPwyUKfHP
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 10, 2023
Coach Prime |10 Things That Require ZERO TALENT
#CoachPrime pic.twitter.com/BUNc8eIdhj
— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) June 10, 2023
WATCH | Morgan State Bears' 6× First-Team All-Pro and Hall of Famer Roosevelt Brown passed away #OTD in 2004
Roosevelt Brown was drafted 322nd overall in 1953, only after the @Giants saw him featured in the Pittsburgh Courier's All-American team -- he then went on to become a 6× First-Team All-Pro and Hall of Famer.
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) June 10, 2023
Brown passed away #OTD in 2004. pic.twitter.com/qAragS6oQo
Florida A&M athletics has successful 2023 spring semester in competition | Alison Posey
Florida A&M athletics has successful 2023 spring semester in competition https://t.co/Ju8KwUGR5p via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 10, 2023
Before Randall Cunningham, Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick, and Jalen Hurts, there was John Walton playing quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles
Before Randall Cunningham, Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick, and Jalen Hurts, there was John Walton playing quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. Saturday, he'll be inducted into the @BCFHOF! @HBCULegends @DHuntTrib @ktmoze
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) June 10, 2023
Read Don Hunt's article: https://t.co/FIpItuSBsO pic.twitter.com/B6cAePC9kW
Doug Williams 'Feels Great' For Allstate Partnership and BCFHOF Induction Ceremony | Kyle T. Mosley
An interview with Doug Williams on the Allstate partnership, and Saturday's BCFHOF Induction Class of 2023 Ceremony.@HBCULegacyBowl @BCFHOF @HBCULegends @KTMOZE @Allstate @Masont_Smith https://t.co/62ySjsHL10
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) June 9, 2023
Allstate signs a multi-year partnership with the HBCU Legacy Bowl to become its title sponsor!@HBCULegacyBowl @BCFHOF @ktmoze @HBCULegends @Allstatehttps://t.co/ZB9ClX5JYm
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) June 9, 2023
👏👏 👏
— Allstate Sugar Bowl (@SugarBowlNola) June 9, 2023
As a founding partner, the #SugarBowl is proud of title sponsor @Allstate for their commitment to the @HBCULegacyBowl! 🏈 https://t.co/2srqfrbSO9
FAMU COO Maurice Edington named next president of University of the District of Columbia | Tarah Jean
FAMU COO Maurice Edington named next president of University of the District of Columbia https://t.co/hVL0SmVNcP
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) June 9, 2023
Friday, June 9, 2023
Rosters for inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic announced | Theo DeRosa
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 10, 2023
Introducing the roster for the inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic presented by @TMobile & powered by the @Baseball_YDF ⚾️🔥 pic.twitter.com/kODXwxDZLj
— MLBDevelops (@MLBDevelops) June 9, 2023
Harold Reynolds revealed the 2023 HBCU Swingman Classic roster on MLB Network.
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) June 9, 2023
Reynolds was joined by the Swingman himself, Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. to discuss the rosters and the game. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/GJ9DfcYZEy
Burke among six players at June 7 Wizards pre-draft workout
Burke among six players at June 7 Wizards pre-draft workout https://t.co/ibzS9M6ypd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 10, 2023
Khan, Wright Runs End at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Khan, Wright Runs End at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships https://t.co/9HIsHRjBjp
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 10, 2023
Howard University Sweeps 2022-23 MEAC All-Sports Honors
Howard University Sweeps 2022-23 MEAC All-Sports Honors https://t.co/CxXgWqDdC1
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 10, 2023
Coppin State Athletics Recognized for Academic Success at MEAC’s Annual Spring Meetings
NEWS: Coppin State Athletics Recognized by @MEACSports for Academic Successhttps://t.co/8zbZkN0jEE
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) June 9, 2023
Congratulations to Howard University's Zaylie Elizabeth Thompson on being named to Team Bahamas!
🏊🏾♀️ | Congratulations to our very own Zaylie Elizabeth Thompson on being named to Team Bahamas! The rising junior will represent her country at the 2023 World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan next month!#BleedBlue pic.twitter.com/BIPQjrogPx
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) June 9, 2023
Norfolk State cornerbacks coach announces he’s leaving coaching staff | Michael Sauls
ICYMI: #NorfolkState cornerbacks coach Dwayne Taylor announced he was leaving the NSU coaching staff earlier today.
— Michael Sauls (@mcsauls) June 10, 2023
Brief for @PilotSportsNow:https://t.co/qKVTUO8Xwd
Rattlers have four named to MLB's HBCU Swingman Classic, the game to be played on MLB Network during All-Star Week
🚨 𝗛𝗕𝗖𝗨 𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗖 🚨
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) June 9, 2023
Rattlers have four names to the MLB’s inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic that’ll be played in Seattle during All-Star Week!
📰 https://t.co/HlyQOddpti#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/QaqBBFJGrJ
The BCFHOF kicked off the announcement of its multi-year partnership with Allstate becoming the HBCU Legacy Bowl's title sponsor
Doug Williams, co-founder of the Black College Football HOF & HBCU Legacy Bowl, is off to a tremendous start for both organizations this weekend. The BCFHOF kicked off the announcement of its multi-year partnership with Allstate becoming the HBCU Legacy Bowl's title sponsor. pic.twitter.com/egWGsIxTc2
— HBCUGO.TV (@HBCUGoTV) June 9, 2023
Southern Jaguars legendary head football coach Pete Richardson is in Atlanta this weekend to be inducted into The Black College Football Hall of Fame
. @SouthernUsports legend Pete Richardson is in Atlanta this weekend to be inducted into The Black College Football Hall of Fame. @SouthernU_BR @WAFB pic.twitter.com/7SoYXgcOdv
— Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) June 9, 2023
Maurice D. Edington, Ph.D., Named the 10th President of the University of the District of Columbia
Maurice D. Edington, Ph.D., Named the 10th President of the University of the District of Columbia https://t.co/TSBLzF2hUw #udcfirebirds #hbcu #highered pic.twitter.com/lAqQQEhWwp
— University of the District of Columbia (UDC) (@udc_edu) June 9, 2023