MEAC/SWAC SPORTS MAIN STREET™

The "unofficial" meeting place for intelligent discussions of Divisions I and II Sports of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC). America's #1 blog source for minority sports articles and videos. The MEAC, SWAC, CIAA, SIAC and HBCUAC colleges are building America's leaders, scholars and athletes.

Saturday, July 29, 2023

'Stand for excellence, walk tall': New FAMU women's basketball coach aims to put stamp on program | Gerald Thomas III

New #FAMU women’s basketball coach, Bridgette Gordon is ready to put her own stamp on the program to restore the winning of the Rattlers. She’s already starting that process.

🎙: @CoachBGordon

Via @TDOnline https://t.co/I8NPqMrx86
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) July 28, 2023

#RattlerNation,

If you missed the introductory press conference for @CoachBGordon, then head over to Rattlers+ to watch the press conference and her first interaction with her new team.

📺 https://t.co/yEp8aYRhLw #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/KPZ66hA2jc
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) July 29, 2023

Coach Gordon (@CoachBGordon) met the media, her new student-athletes, athletics supporters, and more today at her introductory press conference. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/kxKn7e1ueS
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) July 28, 2023

Coach Willie Simmons | Join me in supporting the NIL Club for Florida A&M University Football Team

Join me in supporting the Florida A https://t.co/fb6u1sKuAb
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) July 27, 2023

North Carolina A&T football looks to bring championship swagger to CAA | Randall Barnes

HBCU: North Carolina A&T football looks to bring championship swagger to CAA - ClutchPoints https://t.co/bwhJrG2RIh via @GoogleNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 29, 2023

Texas Southern University becomes second HBCU to receive accreditation for aviation program | Ashley Brown

Texas Southern University becomes second HBCU to receive accreditation for aviation program https://t.co/cl8fejvfmo
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 29, 2023

Tamia Dockery, Mauri Carver Hired as UNO Volleyball Assistant Coaches

Tamia Dockery, Mauri Carver Hired as Volleyball Assistant Coaches https://t.co/hINKM52QkF
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 29, 2023

Delta Devils Release National Broadcast Schedule for 2023 Season | Aliyah Hill, Assoc. A.D. Public Relations & Social Media

https://t.co/H9mZBi9HVD
— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) July 28, 2023

Grambling State Athletics Announces Fan Day Details | Kiona White

Grambling State Athletics Announces Fan Day Details https://t.co/QVpqXs39Ih
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 29, 2023

Three from BCU Headed to NBPA Top 50 Camp

Three from BCU Headed to NBPA Top 50 Camp https://t.co/lSvZkwZuEL
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 29, 2023

Bulldogs Open Preseason Camp With High Expectations

Bulldogs Open Preseason Camp With High Expectations https://t.co/mLwMEurTr0
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 29, 2023

HBCU GO To Broadcast 12 SWAC Games | 2023 | Kyle T. Mosley

12 SWAC games will be featured on HBCU GO (@HBCUGoTV) in 2023. @theswac @hbculegends @ktmoze @Masont_Smith #HBCU #SWAC https://t.co/0xz4IVgRjm
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) July 28, 2023

Texans Tytus Howard: 'All I Wanted Was a Chance' Coming From HBCU, Alabama State | Kyle T. Mosley

Texans Tytus Howard: 'All I Wanted Was a Chance' coming from an HBCU, Alabama State...he proved his naysayers wrong! #HBCU @HBCULegends @ktmoze @masont_smith @tyhoward71
S/O to @BigSargeSportz for his question a Texans Camphttps://t.co/fbMi5WRlL5
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) July 29, 2023

Road To ESPN Inaugural HBCU Band of the Year National Championship | Bethune-Cookman Marching Wildcats Field Show 2022 @ Jax, FL

ESPN Events will host the inaugural Band Of The Year Championship. The event is scheduled for December 15th at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Band Of The Year Championship will be a part of Cricket Celebration Bowl weekend, with the traditional football game featuring the MEAC & SWAC champion set to take place after the conclusion of the event. The event will be broadcasted on an ESPN platform unspecified at this time.

MEAC/SWAC SPORTS MAIN STREET and YOU will review the 'pool of potential Division I and Division II finalists' (in our expert opinion) over the coming weeks and during the 2023 Football Season. Stay tuned.

2022 Halftime vs Jackson State https://t.co/wg4BlLZY8d via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 28, 2023

Friday, July 28, 2023

WATCH: New FAMU WBB coach Bridgette Gordon says closing remarks at introductory press conference | Gerald Thomas III

WATCH: New FAMU WBB coach Bridgette Gordon says closing remarks at introductory press conference https://t.co/UGB2TvapyQ via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 28, 2023

Training Camp Opens Monday for Aggies Football

Training Camp Opens Monday for Aggies Football https://t.co/cEhHVumjI6
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) July 27, 2023

Coach Willie Simmons | We regret to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances the Willie Simmons Helmet and Heels Ladies Clinic scheduled for this weekend is cancelled!

We regret to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances the Willie Simmons Helmet and Heels Ladies Clinic scheduled for this weekend is cancelled! All those who registered will receive a full refund. We look forward to rescheduling the event and having a great time! pic.twitter.com/kBQuT1gcOk
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) July 27, 2023

Florida A&M picks NCAA champion Bridgette Gordon as next women’s basketball coach | Randall Barnes

BREAKING: @FAMUAthletics has announced 2-time NCAA Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Bridgette Gordon as the next Women's Basketball Coach. https://t.co/2P5KB0hudk
— HBCU Pulse (@thehbcupulse) July 28, 2023

Florida A&M Athletics Named Bridgette Gordon (@CoachBGordon) as Women’s Basketball Head Coach

🚨 Florida A&M Athletics Named Bridgette Gordon (@CoachBGordon) as Women’s Basketball Head Coach 🚨

📰 https://t.co/p3ID7rpJXU
📺 https://t.co/GN23gqeTVv #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/FdLr9sFoec
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) July 28, 2023

Florida A&M announced Bridgette Gordon as the Women's Basketball program's new head coach. #FAMU @FAMUAthletics @hbculegends @ktmoze @Masont_Smith https://t.co/6WGSiYmRbp
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) July 28, 2023

Grambling was a disappointment in Hue Jackson's first year. Here's what the Tigers need. | Jim Kleinpeter

Grambling was a disappointment in Hue Jackson's first year. Here's what the Tigers need. https://t.co/Hw5UIk80j2 via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 28, 2023

JSU Football Receives New Equipment Trailer

JSU Football Receives New Equipment Trailer https://t.co/oKI5Gschjq
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 28, 2023

Grambling State Football to Have 10 Games Broadcast in 2023 | Curtis Ford

Grambling State Football to Have 10 Games Broadcast in 2023 https://t.co/qX8wYhRlCs
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 28, 2023

B-CU to appear on ESPN Family of networks five times

@BCUGridIron ESPN Schedule Announced for 2023 https://t.co/2YK2sv57Za
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 28, 2023

Braves Athletics Release 2023 Cross Country Schedule

Braves Athletics Release 2023 Cross Country Schedule https://t.co/5lNhhjHxSU
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 28, 2023

SCSU Men’s Basketball Announce Additions to Coaching Staff

SCSU Men’s Basketball Announce Additions to Coaching Staff https://t.co/uavITZonHj
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 28, 2023

Fiona Cunningham Named NCCU Volleyball Assistant Coach

Fiona Cunningham Named NCCU Volleyball Assistant Coach https://t.co/kWe9L4rezB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 28, 2023

Five Hawks earn NTCA All-Academic honors for 2022-23

Five Hawks earn NTCA All-Academic honors for 2022-23 https://t.co/w1NGlB5JKa
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 28, 2023