🚨 Phil Steele Preseason All-American 🚨
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) July 31, 2023
Wilhoit makes his third Preseason All-American list.
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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Trey Wilhoit named Phil Steele Preseason All-American
Alabama State student lands dream job with Chicago Bulls | Randall Barnes
Alabama State student lands dream job with Chicago Bulls - ClutchPoints https://t.co/6iRDyC8aKT via @GoogleNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 1, 2023
Early Bird Tickets on Sale August 1 for 2024 CIAA Basketball Championship Tournament
🚨🚨Be the FIRST to secure your tickets to the 2024 #CIAATourney‼️ We are back to bring you more games and FUN. Take advantage of the CIAA Early Bird Presale. It's a limited time offer, so grab your tickets NOW #FebruaryIsCIAA #CIAA2024
— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) August 1, 2023
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WATCH | Philander Smith College shares their big news with us!
Philander Smith College shares their big news with us! https://t.co/T957jit63N
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 1, 2023
Monday, July 31, 2023
FHSAA Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Class | Bob Hayes, Larry Little, Earl S. Kitchings Among 13 Legends
Congratulations to my dad,
— W. Earl Kitchings (@quarterphiback) July 30, 2023
Coach Earl S. Kitchings & former player Bob Hayes🙏🏾, selected for induction in C/O 2023, Florida High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame. HC of first black high school football team to win a state championship game in 1958 (during segregation). pic.twitter.com/5IMNSBQ8w6
FHSAA Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Class https://t.co/5TFaSoshmH
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 31, 2023
Countdown to 2023 Enshrinement: Ken Riley | Evan Rogers
Ken Riley was not one to ever try to call attention to himself.
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) July 31, 2023
But through years of toil, sweat and excelling on the football field, the @Bengals great is firmly in the spotlight this week.
Full Story: https://t.co/tHf2TZ5S1x pic.twitter.com/7SPCBut1qY
‘Long overdue’: Florida A&M president reacts to Bengals legend Ken Riley’s ultimate NFL honor | Randall Barnes
Bengals legend Ken Riley's NFL honor draws reaction from Florida A&M president - ClutchPoints https://t.co/PHHJ0mXJrb via @GoogleNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 31, 2023
Hall of Fame 2023: Ken Riley, Bengals’ all-time interception leader, finally gets his flowers | Christina Huang
Ken Riley, Bengals’ all-time INT leader, finally gets his flowers during HOF week https://t.co/ocBxP1TrjO via @YahooSports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 31, 2023
'One of the greatest players ever to do it': Ken Riley set for posthumous Hall of Fame enshrinement | Peter Holland Jr
Ken Riley excelled throughout 15 years with the Cincinnati Bengals. Nearly 40 years since his last game, he will be enshrined into the Hall of Fame. https://t.co/s0XeTqMcmg
— CantonRep.com (@CantonRepdotcom) July 31, 2023
CO '24 | The SWAC Champions get infielder Josh Bell out of West Orange High School in Winter Garden | Gerald Thomas III
The #SWAC Champions get infielder Josh Bell out of West Orange High School in Winter Garden. The Class of 2024 prospect played in the Hank Aaron Invitational in 2022. https://t.co/YTzitUNRJd
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) July 31, 2023
That’s a wrap on NCA Cheer Camp 2023!!
That’s a wrap on NCA Cheer Camp 2023!!
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) July 31, 2023
We are heading home with:
3 Superior Ribbons
Spirit Stick
1st Place Rally Routine &&& A PAID BID TO NATIONALS!
Daytona, we’ll see you in April! #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/XkrrDPOtea
Jackson State DL John Graves, who transferred in from Southeastern Louisiana in April, re-entered the portal as a grad transfer
Jackson State DL John Graves, who transferred in from Southeastern Louisiana in April, re-entered the portal as a grad transfer pic.twitter.com/F8erzss2g4
— FarrellPortal (@farrellportal) July 31, 2023
NBA Hall-of-Famer Bill Russell’s impact on HBCU Sports | Randall Barnes
NBA Hall-Of-Famer Bill Russell's Impact On HBCU Sports - ClutchPoints https://t.co/t8vcxzhYFW via @GoogleNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 31, 2023
Benedict College’s band prepares to celebrate 25 years of music | Darren A. Nichols
Benedict College's band prepares to celebrate 25 years of music https://t.co/WHu2N4fVCI
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 31, 2023
Wil Bilal Trombone Solo || "Black and Blues" by Al Jarreau || "He Did it... https://t.co/uqDjJnpVV1 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 31, 2023
Former Basketball Players to Play in HBCU Allstar Dream Classic
Former Basketball Players to Play in HBCU Allstar Dream Classic https://t.co/gqJmRIsvzq
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 31, 2023
Spartans to Report to Camp on Tuesday
Spartans to Report to Camp on Tuesday https://t.co/nV3Cp4OG01
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 31, 2023
19 Bears Named to Phil Steele Preseason All-MEAC Teams
19 Named to Phil Steele Preseason All-MEAC Teams https://t.co/HpK7OwVm4u
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 31, 2023
Collin Francis Named Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Health, Wellness and Performance
Collin Francis Named Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Health, Wellness and Performance https://t.co/8hgHg56dmZ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 31, 2023
Taariq Cephas Added To CSU Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Welcome back to Coppin @Coach_Riq
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) July 31, 2023
Taariq Cephas, who was a four-year starter at Coppin from 2012-15 has joined the @CoppinState_WBB staff as an assistant coach!https://t.co/Z28suVTnhG pic.twitter.com/TPWhIPto0w
Injuries at safety provide prime opportunity for this Cowboys youngster | Reid Hanson
Losing Donovan Wilson in practice is unfortunate, but his absence will open up opportunities for young, hungry players like Markquese Bell. | From @ReidDHanson https://t.co/Fnxe469C3R
— TheCowboysWire (@TheCowboysWire) July 31, 2023
Cowboys Camp: Markquese Bell (FAMU) vs. Juanyeh Thomas - Who Steps Up as 'Heart Piece'? | Connor Zimmerlee
Cowboys Camp: Markquese Bell vs. Juanyeh Thomas - Who Steps Up as 'Heart Piece'? https://t.co/QQ9QBrqWQz via @DallasCowboysFN
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 31, 2023
Benedict College football HC Chennis Berry gets honest on being the 'hunters' | Randall Barnes
Benedict College football HC Chennis Berry gets honest on being the 'hunters' - ClutchPoints https://t.co/p95lTimyik via @GoogleNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 31, 2023
Jackson State alumnus Isaiah Bolden shines in NFL training camp | Randall Barnes
Jackson State alumnus Isaiah Bolden shines in NFL training camp - ClutchPoints https://t.co/RacTt7I89M via @GoogleNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 31, 2023
New Florida A&M women’s basketball coach speaks on Bronny James | Randall Barnes
Florida A&M women's basketball: Bridgette Gordon speaks on Bronny James - ClutchPoints https://t.co/q5nsojwFmA via @GoogleNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 31, 2023
Florida A&M’s Kiara Ivy sets new national record at Trinidad & Tobago National Championships
🚨 𝗞𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗜𝘃𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 🚨
— Florida A&M Track & Field/XC (@FAMU_Track) July 31, 2023
Kiara set a new national record at the Trinidad & Tobago National Championships with a pole vault score of 3.3m. Ivy’s score was first amongst both the men and women.
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FAMU’s Kiara Ivy sets new national record at Trinidad and Tobago National Championships https://t.co/qmX22se8PW via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 31, 2023