Congratulations to @braziel_kewan of @Alcorn_bsb on winning the @TMobile Impact Award during the #HBCUSwingmanClassic ‼️
— MLBDevelops (@MLBDevelops) July 8, 2023
The award celebrates a player’s commitment to being a leader on & off the field and in their communities. 🙌❤️ pic.twitter.com/axZLGYXbke
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Saturday, July 8, 2023
Congratulations to @braziel_kewan of @Alcorn_bsb on winning the @TMobile Impact Award during the #HBCUSwingmanClassic ‼️
WATCH | New era. New leaders. @NCATFootball head coach, Vincent Brown.
New era. New leaders.
— CAA Football (@CAAFootball) July 7, 2023
It's an honor to get to know the new @NCATFootball head coach, Vincent Brown.
Thanks for chatting, Coach Brown!#CAAFB pic.twitter.com/cGfXMfxSdM
Friday, July 7, 2023
William C. Rhoden | Ken Griffey Jr’s Swingman Classic is shouting out the good news of HBCU baseball
Ken Griffey Jr's Swingman Classic is shouting out the good news of HBCU baseball https://t.co/wC8Fwt1miy
— William Rhoden (@RhodenRhoden8) July 8, 2023
Swingman Classic players ready to change the game like Griffey Jr. | Dawn Klemish
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
Morgan State president: Towson U. is attempting to duplicate HBCU’s business administration program | William J. Ford
Reigniting an age-old and bitter debate about higher ed. in Maryland https://t.co/UBplrDGPIl
— Maryland Matters (@marylandmatters) July 7, 2023
Unaccredited, financially ailing, this North Carolina HBCU taps a former mayor to lead it
The town he led had financial irregularities, but the school is confident in him. https://t.co/N1N4DMOcN6
— The Charlotte Observer (@theobserver) July 7, 2023
William C. Rhoden | The case to abolish the NBA draft
It's time to abolish the NBA draft https://t.co/UmnkzOmTCX
— William Rhoden (@RhodenRhoden8) June 22, 2023
Two Teams, Six Individuals to be Inducted into VUU Athletic Hall of Fame
2023 VUU ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED https://t.co/W0LU0TAFmZ
— Virginia Union Sport (@VUUPanthers) June 29, 2023
NCCU Student-Athlete of the Month: Jalea Culliver
NCCU Student-Athlete of the Month: Jalea Culliver https://t.co/GDsE7dFKjF
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
Tailgating Reservations Now Available for 2023 Football Season
Tailgating Reservations Now Available for 2023 Football Seasonhttps://t.co/9pH5ElziIf
— Norfolk State Athletics (@NSUSpartans) July 6, 2023
Six Spartans garner VaSID Academic All-State honors
Six Spartans garner VaSID Academic All-State honors https://t.co/g5W4RYyAcf
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
Trio of Spartans Earn Outdoor Track VaSID All-State Honors
Trio of Spartans Earn Outdoor Track VaSID All-State Honorshttps://t.co/ASe6XvFIsd
— Norfolk State Athletics (@NSUSpartans) July 6, 2023
McGee and Gentry to Take Part in SlamBall Revival
🐻McGee and Gentry to Take Part in SlamBall Revival; The relaunch of SlamBall premieres on ESPN on July 21
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) July 6, 2023
📋 https://t.co/fQtosCs3wb@MEACSports | @SlamBall #GoBears🔷🔶
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Bison Men’s Soccer Announces 2023 Slate
Men’s Soccer Announces 2023 Slate https://t.co/ApCjyCUAGB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
Howard Women’s Golf Lands Three on the WGCA All-American Scholar Team
Women’s Golf Lands Three on the WGCA All-American Scholar Team https://t.co/MPGy8RuvMn
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
HU Women’s Soccer Unveils 2023 Schedule
Women’s Soccer Unveils 2023 Schedule https://t.co/nKxw63F3ze
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
Chisholm, Sims, Jr. to compete at 2023 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships
Chisholm, Sims, Jr. to compete at 2023 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships https://t.co/Krn5mW82Fi
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
Grambling to induct 15th Legends Class on July 8 | T. Scott Boatwright, GSU Communications/Lincoln Parish Journal
Grambling to induct 15th Legends Class on July 8 https://t.co/ZbXm5QUkfW
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 8, 2023
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
📸@HUBISONFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/03AK8U7w2k
Getting closer 🙏🏿
Getting closer 🙏🏿 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 🐍 pic.twitter.com/kizKyibDwO
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) July 7, 2023