The #FAMU Rattlers don’t want a repeat of backfield struggles this season. So, they’re bolstering a running back room that has multiple versatile ball carriers. 🏈
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) August 9, 2023
🎙: @HCWillieSimmons, @CoachM_Windham @thekelvindean, @JaquezYant0, @23_dreamz https://t.co/LgvuA4h6Lj
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
FAMU HARD KNOCKS: There's a brewing running back committee to boost the ground game | Gerald Thomas III
FCD Helmet of the Day 🏈: FAMU
FCD HELMET OF THE DAY 🏈: FAMU
— Field Court & Diamond (@FieldCourtDmd) August 9, 2023
Florida A&M has the best drip in the entire SWAC. There is not a bad look for the Rattlers.
Their best look, IMO, is this amazing white helmet with the green chrome face mask.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/W0wSCCoa13
WATCH | Norfolk State Football looks to rebound after 2-9 season, optimistic after first week of fall camp | WAVY TV 10
Norfolk State Football looks to rebound after 2-9 season, optimistic aft... https://t.co/7fa5G7oHGl via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2023
NSU football has first practice in pads, enters ‘challenging’ 2nd week of fall camp | Michael Sauls
🏈 Pads On, Spirits High! ⚡
— VirginianPilotSports (@PilotSportsNow) August 8, 2023
Norfolk State football kicks off its first practice in pads, diving into a 'challenging' second week of fall camp. The grind continues as the team prepares to conquer new heights! 💪🏆
✍️: @mcsauls.https://t.co/jdyhRWhsaB
23 Cities Across America Galvanize to Support HBCUs and their Students Through UNCF's Walk for Education Campaign
23 Cities Across America Galvanize to Support HBCUs and their Students Through UNCF's Walk for Education Campaign https://t.co/Zs4oZgg99L via @Benzinga
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2023
Winston-Salem State University Football Announces Themes for 2023 Season
Winston-Salem State University Football Announces Themes for 2023 Season https://t.co/2NB1ddtNf0
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2023
HBCU football teams playing FBS teams in 2023: Full schedule, times & where to watch | Randall Barnes
HBCU football teams playing FBS teams in 2023: Full schedule, times & where to watch - ClutchPoints https://t.co/q9ZIMyXBsi via @GoogleNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2023
Tallahassee police have arrested a suspect in the murder of a FAMU administrator | Gina Jordan
Man charged with murder in fatal stabbing of FAMU's student activities director https://t.co/JO7cRgQTHU
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 9, 2023
The latest from WFSU News: Tallahassee police have arrested a suspect in the murder of a FAMU administrator https://t.co/UfB0GmWZS3 Sign up: https://t.co/HrsHwc5QdK pic.twitter.com/KvAAphIvhf
— WFSU Public Media (@WFSUmedia) August 9, 2023
Chicago State Athletics Announces “Cougars on Parade” Program
Cougars fans, have you noticed a familiar green figure popping up around the South Side?
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) August 9, 2023
It’s Cougars on Parade!
Check out all 7 #CougarsOnParade before our athletes hit the streets for the Bud Billiken Parade on Aug. 12!
For more information:https://t.co/ebnJEm5Wot
Why Evan Henry is a key to Jackson State football's push to be more physical on offense in 2023 | J.T. Keith
Why Evan Henry is a key to Jackson State football's push to be more physical on offense in 2023 https://t.co/tF88VapqL1 via @clarionledger
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2023
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference would like to recognize @ryamckinnon as your Preseason Player of the Year‼️🏐
As the 2023 Volleyball season is fast approaching the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference would like to recognize @ryamckinnon as your Preseason Player of the Year‼️🏐 pic.twitter.com/24vVf9xiip
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) August 8, 2023
Coppin State Volleyball Picked Tied for First in MEAC Preseason Poll
🚨BREAKING: @Coppin_VB picked tied for 1st in @MEACSports Preseason Poll! Ashley Roman, Andrea Tsvetanova & Ammaarah Williams Picked to All-Conference Team!https://t.co/oZAU9uAmpT pic.twitter.com/BlKTJuZt0k
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) August 8, 2023
Spartans selected fourth in MEAC Preseason Coaches Poll
Spartans selected fourth in MEAC Preseason Coaches Poll https://t.co/FCp6YG2NnB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2023
UAPB Athletics: TJ Cleveland Named Director of Sports Medicine | Head Athletic Trainer
#UAPBAthletics: TJ Cleveland Named Director of Sports Medicine | Head Athletic Trainer https://t.co/Wk7HRCKyzr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2023
Panther Athletics would like to welcome Assistant Women's Basketball Coach David Frank back to the "Hill."
PVAMUATH: Panther Athletics would like to welcome Assistant Women's Basketball Coach David Frank back to the "Hill." #pvamuath #PVAMUWBB #WhereChampionsAreBuilt pic.twitter.com/02tDeeWX0I
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) August 9, 2023
SIAC Moves Benedict Versus Fort Valley State Game To ESPN2
SIAC Moves Benedict Versus Fort Valley State Game To ESPN2 https://t.co/i6G8blqGUZ @FVSUATHLETICS @FVSUFootball @HBCUBuzz @D2HBCUFOOTBALL @HBCUGameday @dware1 @TheSIAC
— BC Tigers Athletics (@benedict_tigers) August 9, 2023
PV Nation, please welcome Marlon Watson, the Special Teams Coordinator | D-Line Coach to the Panther Family.
PVAMUATH: PV Nation, please welcome Marlon Watson, the Special Teams Coordinator | D-Line Coach to the Panther Family. #pvamufball #WhereChampionsAreBuilt pic.twitter.com/K3Sjcm6boS
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) August 9, 2023
Back-to-back SWAC Champions unveil 2023 season schedule
𝗥𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸!
— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) August 9, 2023
The 2023 schedule is available now.
📰 https://t.co/Vnbn58pvId#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/BvUC07KZVi
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗯!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/1tx2u7Rmou
— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) August 8, 2023
THE CHAMPS ARE BACK!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/yH4mLPGYzA
— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) August 7, 2023
Braves Athletics Promotes Tim Smith to Senior Associate AD
Braves Athletics Promotes Tim Smith to Senior Associate AD https://t.co/6FSdJX7iEt
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2023
Braves Athletics Promotes Jivanna C. Smith to Associate AD
Braves Athletics Promotes Jivanna C. Smith to Associate AD https://t.co/qpSQ1qhJD0
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2023
WATCH | Road To ESPN Inaugural HBCU Band of the Year National Championships | Southern University Human Jukebox | Senior Bowl 2023
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.
Southern University Human Jukebox | Halftime Show | Senior Bowl 2023 https://t.co/VF500HxJzH via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 8, 2023
WATCH: FAMU DC Ryan Smith talks about unit through first four practices of training camp
WATCH: FAMU DC Ryan Smith talks about unit through first four practices of training camp https://t.co/b3twjzdil1 via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 8, 2023
FAMU HARD KNOCKS: Dark Cloud Defense tandem builds everlasting bond on and off the field | Gerald Thomas III
#FAMU LB’s Major and Moore plays the same position — on surface. But this duo has more in common. They’ve built an eternal connection through football, faith, and education. 🏈
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) August 8, 2023
🎙: @IsaiahMajor2, @jo_moore20, @HCWillieSimmons, @RSmittyRock
Via @TDOnline https://t.co/MTcYnk78ug
Something of note that #FAMU is using Louisville transfer Allen Smith Jr. as a hybrid linebacker-edge rusher. https://t.co/EG2reSlLC5
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) August 8, 2023
PICK SIX ALERT 🚨🚨🚨
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) August 8, 2023
Jordan Moore got another one.@jo_moore20 https://t.co/CP74xuQezu
FAMU HARD KNOCKS: Rattlers continue to hit stride through warm weather and its challenges | Gerald Thomas III
#FAMU is battling the elements. So of course, it comes with a share of nicks and bruises. But the coaching staff is making sure to take precautionary measures to protect the players. 🏈
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) August 8, 2023
🎙: @HCWillieSimmons
Via @TDOnline https://t.co/yQJMHf4yU0
Moose goes 4-4 in 7-on-7 drills. Best grab has to be the TD catch by Kareem Burke near the pylon with a defender on him.@jeremy_moussa @2022pride https://t.co/rZpDmF5tPR
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) August 8, 2023
Some #FAMU special teams work. https://t.co/yc6V73Vwdm pic.twitter.com/kgSitOxgJC
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) August 8, 2023
WATCH | Inside The HBCU Sports Lab #417 | 8-8-23
Inside The HBCU Sports Lab #417 | 8-8-23 https://t.co/m2xoyqTIfr via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 8, 2023