Grambling to induct 15th Legends Class on July 8 https://t.co/ZbXm5QUkfW
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
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Friday, July 7, 2023
Grambling to induct 15th Legends Class on July 8 | T. Scott Boatwright, GSU Communications/Lincoln Parish Journal
FAMU DRS unveil first sports Hall of Fame Class, honoring legacy of trailblazing alumni | Liam Rooney
This weekend FAMU DRS, formerly FAMU High, will unveil its inaugural sports Hall of Fame class. 8 former FAMU DRS standouts will be recognized at the event. https://t.co/TpkOmTejBZ
— Big Bend Preps (@bigbendpreps) July 7, 2023
Most Likely FCS Over FBS Wins In 2023 | Sam Herder
Article from May -- 10 Most Likely #FCS Over FBS Wins In 2023https://t.co/hj2dHE7oCZ
— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) July 6, 2023
2023 FBS-to-FCS Transfers | Sam Herder
The # of 2023 FBS-to-FCS transfers is nearing 500
— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) July 7, 2023
Teams w/ the most:
UIW - 20
Northern Arizona - 18
Campbell - 17
FAMU - 17
Jackson State - 16
Stony Brook - 15
UNI - 13
Missouri State - 12
UT Martin - 11
ACU - 10
Alabama A&M - 10
North Alabama - 10https://t.co/HXhnw6qTrb
#FCS teams that brought in 15 or more FBS/FCS transfers in 2022 and their 2021 vs 2022 record
— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) July 7, 2023
Alabama A&M
7-3 to 4-7
Chattanooga
6-5 to 7-4
Jackson State
11-2 to 12-1
ACU
5-6 to 7-4
Southern Illinois
8-5 to 5-6
FAMU
9-3 to 9-2
Alabama State
5-6 to 6-5
Samford
4-7 to 11-2
#FCS Spotlight | Howard DB Kenny Gallop Jr. ( @_kgallop )
▪️#FCS Spotlight▪️
— HERO Sports FCS (@HEROSports_FCS) July 7, 2023
Howard DB Kenny Gallop Jr. (@_kgallop)
-2023 Sr.
-6-1, 210 lbs
-2021: 75 tackles, 2 TFLs, 4 passes defended
-2021 All-MEAC 2nd Team
-2022: 93 tackles, 2 TFLs, 4 PD
-2022 All-MEAC 1st Team
-2022 BOXTOROW HBCU All-American 2nd Team
πΈ@HUBISONFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/03AK8U7w2k
Getting closer ππΏ
Getting closer ππΏ pic.twitter.com/IixuAiOZqk
— Ken Riley II (@KenRileyII1) July 7, 2023
WATCH | Ty Jackson (@tyboooley) asks a serious question to other HBCU Swingman Classic participants after practice.
Ty Jackson (@tyboooley) asks a serious question to other HBCU Swingman Classic participants after practice. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp π pic.twitter.com/kizKyibDwO
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) July 7, 2023
WATCH | Tune in tonight as Ty Jackson, Hunter Viets, Ty Hanchey, Jalen Niles, and Janmikell Bastardo represent the Rattlers in the inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic
#RattlerNation,
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) July 7, 2023
Tune in tonight as Ty Jackson, Hunter Viets, Ty Hanchey, Jalen Niles, and Janmikell Bastardo represent the Rattlers in the inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic.
πΊ @MLBNetwork
⌚️ 10:30pm ET/7:30pm PT#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp π pic.twitter.com/Wxy29mBJ0i
FAMU baseball Fab Five playing in first-ever HBCU Swingman Classic: Here's what to know.
A quintet of #FAMU Rattlers will represent the #SWAC champions during MLB All-Star Weekend tonight. ⚾️
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) July 7, 2023
π: @jalenniles01, @hviets_20
Via @TDOnline https://t.co/vF2UkGmFkE
2023 FCS Jersey Countdown: 57 — The Best Player Who Wears No. 57 Is Grambling State’s Lewis Matthews | Sam Herder
2023 #FCS Jersey Countdown: 57 — The Best Player Who Wears No. 57 Is @GSUFootball01's Lewis Matthews (@1k_Lew)https://t.co/Pa4AivrBpg
— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) July 7, 2023
Thursday, July 6, 2023
North Carolina A&T's Chanin Scott Rahming Sign Professional Contract with Ala Le Havre Basketball Association, France
Thank you so much!! I appreciate the HUGE role NCAT has played in my journey. I’m happy to be representing The Lady Aggies in France ππ«π·ππ https://t.co/psCnZy6xUx
— Chanin Rahming (@ChaninScott) July 6, 2023
Meachem, Jackson Head to Seattle to Play in HBCU All-Star Game
Meachem, Jackson Head to Seattle to Play in HBCU All-Star Game https://t.co/P5srWFdnMn @NCAT_Baseball @CAASports @MLBPA @MLB @MLBNetwork @NCATAGGIES @ncatsuaggies
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) July 6, 2023
TSU and WNSR Establish Partnership to Enhance Gameday Coverage
TSU and WNSR Establish Partnership to Enhance Gameday Coverage https://t.co/UgdpPNlROp
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 7, 2023
12 Blue Tigers Named All-American
Congrats to the 12 @LUMO_TF Athletes Who Were Named All-Americans! https://t.co/IpYm2cbFPV#miaatf
— Lincoln University (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) June 27, 2023
45 Blue Tigers Earn MIAA Academic Honors
45 Blue Tigers Earn MIAA Academic Honors - https://t.co/gSxSaw5EbP#miaamb #miaasb #miaawb #miaatf #miaamg
— Lincoln University (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) July 5, 2023
Langston University Partners with Opendorse for NIL Platform
“The Langston University Department of Athletics is pleased to announce they have partnered with Opendorse to launch the Langston Athletics Marketplace, the department's official NIL market for student-athletes.”
— Langston University (@LangstonU) June 28, 2023
The first NAIA school to do so.https://t.co/NKSBWYY1lj https://t.co/O4h9CrAyl8
Please give a warm welcome to Interim President Dr. Ruth Ray Jackson as she wraps up her first day as president of Langston University!
Madame President π¦π§‘π
— Langston University (@LangstonU) July 6, 2023
Please give a warm welcome to Interim President Dr. Ruth Ray Jackson as she wraps up her first day as president of Langston University! #WeRoar #GoLions #LsUp pic.twitter.com/3hYn3aBuRI
FMU's Horn named 2023-24 NAIA-ADA President
FMU's Horn named 2023-24 @NAIAADA President https://t.co/tB35ek0D3j#fmu #lions #hbcu #floridamemorial #JasonHorn #ADHorn #PresidentHorn #NAIAADA #naia #President π¦ pic.twitter.com/C6oxnngXBh
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) July 6, 2023
FMU names Woods as interim head women's basketball coach
FMU names @RIWHOOPS (Woods) as interim head women's basketball coach π¦π#fmu #lions #hbcu #floridamemorial #CoachWoods #RoddWoods #SUN #naia #miamigardens
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) July 6, 2023
https://t.co/QYvlOQrh05 pic.twitter.com/yiqC7oqcpX
A MLB Hall of Famer and some SWAC Champions! πππ
An MLB Hall of Famer and some SWAC Champions! πππ#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp π pic.twitter.com/hLS6rCOz4q
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) July 7, 2023
HBCU SWINGMAN CLASSIC PRACTICE IN THE BOOKS!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp π pic.twitter.com/xrNl0c45TQ
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) July 7, 2023
The Swingman himself headlines a loaded ceremonial first pitch class.
— MLB (@MLB) July 3, 2023
HBCU Swingman Classic presented by @TMobile & Powered by the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation, Friday 7/7 at 10:42 p.m. ET/7:42 p.m. PT on @MLBNetwork. pic.twitter.com/gKuXekJPYH
UAPB Athletics Announces 2023-24 Lions Cub Club
#UAPBAthletics Announces 2023-24 Lions Cub Club https://t.co/K9CCxBwG6t
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 7, 2023
White Adds Final Touches to the 2023-24 Defending SWAC Championship Bowling Team
White Adds Final Touches to the 2023-24 Defending SWAC Championship Bowling Team https://t.co/q8B5dRFMar
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 7, 2023
Charles Barkley and Reggie Theus: Two Stars With One Misson - Bethune-Cookman University
Charles Barkley and Reggie Theus: Two Stars With One Misson - Bethune-Cookman University https://t.co/PS1afZQau6
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 7, 2023
Exclusive: Malachi Wideman Chasing 'Big Dream' in NFL Supplemental Draft | Coty M. Davis
“It has been an interesting journey so far.”
— Coty M. Davis (@CotyDavis_24) July 6, 2023
The NFL's Supplemental Draft has given #Texans prospect Malachi Wideman a chance to chase his dream of playing football at the highest level.https://t.co/LniJP4w9VI
Owens elevated to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Vice President of Athletics & Recreation
Tara A. Owens has been elevated to serve as the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Vice President of Athletics & Recreation. Owens previously served as the UMES Director of Athletes.
— Maryland Eastern Shore Hawk Athletics (@ESHawksSports) July 5, 2023
Read more on - https://t.co/H1AZl1YYvm#HawkPride #SoarAboveandBeyond #NCAA #HBCU #MEAC pic.twitter.com/0BoCnAaCGT