Florida A&M Athletics welcomes Kenneth Lassiter as the new Head Athletic Trainer.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) August 4, 2023
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Friday, August 4, 2023
Florida A&M Athletics welcomes Kenneth Lassiter as the new Head Athletic Trainer
Cartaya Joins Wildcats Staff as Assistant Coach
Cartaya Joins Wildcats Staff as Assistant Coach https://t.co/EyDNxoYmjO
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2023
Take two: N.C. A&T Football adds a familiar ACC foe to its schedule which could be nationally televised | David Horton
Take two: N.C. A&T Football adds a familiar ACC foe to its schedule which could be nationally televised #ayantee #ncat #aggiepride #hbcus #CAASports #247Sports https://t.co/JBm3CiTRad
— Supa Dave (@ThatguySupaDave) August 4, 2023
Since some are counting dollars, N.C. A&T football already has approximately $2.5 million lined up for future football games over the next 7 years. Playing big time football at an HBCU is how it should be. #ncat
— Supa Dave (@ThatguySupaDave) August 4, 2023
Bulldogs look to regain their bite and contend for the MEAC title | Reggie Anderson
Bulldogs look to regain their bite and contend for the MEAC title https://t.co/HIBPHzbzuI via @wltx
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2023
Top Five HBCU Prospects On Offense In 2023 Include Anim Dankwah and Davius Richard | Gerald Huggins Jr
Top Five #HBCU Offensive Players for 2023:
— College Football Network (@CFN365) August 3, 2023
1⃣ Anim Dankwah, Howard
2⃣ Davius Richard, North Carolina Central
3⃣ Tariq Stewart, North Carolina A&T
CFN contributor and HBCU scout @Coach_HugginsJr breaks down the top players to watch this fall ⬇️https://t.co/5dwauiGHJc
WATCH | Have to give a shout-out to @FAMU_FB legend Ken Riley representing the #Bengals as he’s finally going into the #PFHOF | Emory Hunt
Have to give a shout-out to @FAMU_FB legend Ken Riley representing the #Bengals as he’s finally going into the #PFHOF pic.twitter.com/OPAjTQbyw3
— Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) August 3, 2023
Former Morgan State running back is placed on injured reserve by the Pittsburgh Steelers | Kyle T. Mosley
Former Morgan State running back is placed on injured reserve by the Pittsburgh Steelers.#HBCU #HBCUFootball #NFL @Alfonzograham2 #Steelers @ktmoze https://t.co/JbiPiiPYsJ
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) August 4, 2023
Alcorn State Star Linebacker Shines In NFL Debut | Kyle T. Mosley
Alcorn State's Cherelus had an impressive NFL debut in the Hall of Fame game. #HBCUFootball #NFL @AlcornStateFB @hbculegends @ktmoze https://t.co/1YnxNvrNwq
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) August 4, 2023
Common Says Nas’ “One Love” is One of the Greatest Songs Ever Written | Shawn Grant
Common Says Nas’ “One Love” is One of the Greatest Songs Ever Written https://t.co/Is3OfHLvV8 #WeGotUs #SourceLove pic.twitter.com/xs8tVgnLY0
— The Source Magazine (@TheSource) August 4, 2023
The Road to Atlanta: 2023 preseason HBCU football power rankings | Stan Becton
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2023
‘This cements his legacy’: Ken Riley gets his posthumous Pro Football Hall of Fame call | Branson Wright
'This cements his legacy': Ken Riley gets his posthumous Pro Football Hall of Fame call https://t.co/JWZR1kJR0Z
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2023
Ken Riley: Class of 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame snapshot | Marc Bona
Ken Riley: Class of 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame snapshot https://t.co/qazq5kcpGy
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2023
Ken Riley Takes His Place In The Sun At Pro Football Hall Of Fame: 'He Made Everyone Better' | Geoff Hobson
Ken Riley Takes His Place In The Sun At Pro Football Hall Of Fame: 'He Made Everyone Better' https://t.co/gTkOWvpY8v
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) August 4, 2023
Rattlers lead SWAC with 17 Phil Steele Preseason All-SWAC Selections, Moussa Preseason Offensive Player of the Year
🚨 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 🚨
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) August 3, 2023
Rattlers lead the way with 17 on the Phil Steele Preseason All-SWAC Teams. #FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/ma81NEldbe
Rattler Vlog Episode Two: SWAC Media Day available now on Rattlers+
𝗥𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝘄𝗼: 𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘆
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) August 3, 2023
Available now exclusively on Rattlers+.
📺 https://t.co/uTkbsP9JW9#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/scOaEQ4mmB
'Guard Thee Yard': $250,000 Tractor trailer donation allows Jackson State to carry football gear in style | J.T. Keith
'Guard Thee Yard': Tractor trailer donation allows Jackson State to carry football gear in style https://t.co/5AQteXcYmL
— CL Sports (@CLSports) August 4, 2023
Thursday, August 3, 2023
WATCH | Road To ESPN Inaugural HBCU Band of the Year National Championships | Norfolk State University Spartan Legion Field Show@ Pasadena, California
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.
NSU Spartan Legion 2022-2023 | REMO Bandfest - Pasadena, CA https://t.co/lHwL9xEeM1 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 3, 2023
Norfolk State Legion | Pass and Review @ Band Fest | Pasadena California https://t.co/CzipCy0hjz via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 4, 2023
Details about ESPN Band of the Year competition revealed | Randall Barnes
Details about ESPN Band of the Year competition revealed - ClutchPoints https://t.co/QN8nmYcj0Z via @GoogleNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 3, 2023
Braves Football Announce Three New Hires
Braves Football Announce Three New Hires https://t.co/VDSMcV4nHP
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 3, 2023
North Carolina Central football looks to repeat as HBCU national champions | Randall Barnes
North Carolina Central football eying repeat as HBCU Champions - ClutchPoints https://t.co/PoDeqRVDCi via @GoogleNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 3, 2023
Fort Valley State football on quest to exceed expectations, low poll rankings | Randall Barnes
Fort Valley State football on quest to exceed expectations, low poll rankings - ClutchPoints https://t.co/9O3d9bnM75 via @GoogleNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 3, 2023
Two HBCU football stars land on Walter Payton Award watch list | Randall Barnes
Two HBCU football stars land on Walter Payton Award watch list - ClutchPoints https://t.co/nQ0w3NIqtq via @GoogleNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 3, 2023
Adams Named To The Stats Perform Buck Buchanan Watch List and All-American
Adams Named To The Stats Perform Buck Buchanan Watch List and All-American https://t.co/Rf5lgINRQM
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 3, 2023
FAMU HARD KNOCKS: Before hitting the field, Rattlers tackle community, serve local school | Gerald Thomas III
Instead of spending their day resting for tomorrow’s first fall training camp practice, the #FAMU Rattlers got out and held a community service project at a local school.
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) August 3, 2023
🎙: @RFNimsMS, @HCWillieSimmons, @YacBullet, @KamariYoung81 https://t.co/B6tTD8znYM
Rattlers giving back to their community by helping with some landscaping at Nims Middle School.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/c1mIcsQE8v
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) August 3, 2023
Still Time to Sign Up For the ISTAP Meet The Coaches Brunch
Still Time to Sign Up For the ISTAP Meet The Coaches Brunch https://t.co/tCGTMAd5S3
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 3, 2023