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Friday, August 18, 2023

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗟𝗟-𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 | The Brookes, Emerald Jacobs and Isis Williams

🚨 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗟𝗟-𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 🚨

Rattlers have four named to the Preseason All-SWAC Teams. The Brookes return to the first team as Emerald Jacobs and Isis Williams make their first appearance.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers pic.twitter.com/i9jdMYg9Gb
— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) August 18, 2023

𝗥𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸!

The 2023 schedule is available now.

📰 https://t.co/Vnbn58pvId #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/BvUC07KZVi
— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) August 9, 2023

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 | Brooke Lynn Watts, Florida A&M Volleyball

🚨 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 🚨

Brooke Lynn Watts is named the SWAC Preseason Player of the Year after finishing with 369 points in 2022.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/X18mjP1Dsg
— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) August 18, 2023

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗢 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 | Brooke Hudson, Florida A&M Volleyball

🚨 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗢 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 🚨

Brooke Hudson is named the Preseason Libero of the Year after winning the award in 2022. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/YZGS5Pg7dF
— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) August 18, 2023

Rattlers have four named to Preseason All-SWAC Teams, first in SWAC Predicted Order of Finish

Rattlers have four named to Preseason All-SWAC Teams, first in SWAC Predicted Order of Finish#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍https://t.co/U2RRQ6kcWi
— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) August 18, 2023

WATCH: FAMU LB Jordan Moore talks about pre-scrimmage walkthrough in practice 13 of camp | Gerald Thomas III

WATCH: FAMU LB Jordan Moore talks about pre-scrimmage walkthrough in practice 13 of camp https://t.co/zhLoD5TT9A via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 18, 2023

WATCH: FAMU RB Kelvin Dean talks about pre-scrimmage walkthrough during 13th practice of fall camp | Gerald Thomas III

WATCH: FAMU RB Kelvin Dean talks about pre-scrimmage walkthrough during 13th practice of fall camp https://t.co/aYLy2b84En via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 18, 2023

FAMU HARD KNOCKS: Rattlers staff to 'throw the kitchen sink' at players during second scrimmage | Gerald Thomas III

There’s no more holding back. The #FAMU Rattlers coaching staff is going all out to put their players to the test during the second scrimmage of fall training camp. 🏈

🎙: @HCWillieSimmons, @thekelvindean, @jo_moore20

Via @TDOnline https://t.co/tdy7xDRBrp
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) August 18, 2023

JSU Football Practices Under The Lights For First Time

Football Practices Under The Lights For First Time https://t.co/xR7LzFkhWU
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 18, 2023

NSU's Jones Invited to HBCU All-Stars Coaches Clinic | Alex Lehmbeck, Asst. SID

Jones Invited to HBCU All-Stars Coaches Clinic#SpartanStrong💪 @NSU_BBALL https://t.co/JYNUVya6BK
— Norfolk State Athletics (@NSUSpartans) August 17, 2023

Howard Women’s Soccer Opens Season with Tie

Women’s Soccer Opens Season with Tie https://t.co/M07ZXDu3Oh
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 18, 2023

WATCH | Road to ESPN Inaugural HBCU Band of the Year National Championships | Delaware State University "The Approaching Storm” Marching Band

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 tune.

Delaware State | Field Show @ Disney HBCU Week BOTB 2022 https://t.co/hFUGJLKqFS via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 18, 2023

Bulldogs To Hold Media/Picture Day Saturday

Bulldogs To Hold Media/Picture Day Saturday https://t.co/rV2Gtht3A5
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 18, 2023

ECSU Athletic Department Announces New Hires

Athletic Department Announces New Hires. Click link for full story. https://t.co/FoTG1F2rqj pic.twitter.com/dhxDBgCGgy
— ECSU Athletics (@ECSUVikings) August 7, 2023

West Virginia State prepares for 2023 season | Cassidy Wood

ICYMI: Full season preview with WVSU👇
Hear from head coach John Pennington, 5-year QB Donovan Riddick, running back Joel Felder, and 5-year DB and South Charleston grad Jalen Jones.@WvsuFootball @WVSU_GoJackets @Rddick1 @CoachPenn @Joel_Felder1 https://t.co/WdIw9ROHG8
— Cassidy Wood (@CassidyWoodTV) August 16, 2023

WATCH | INTRODUCING….. Amon!!!!

INTRODUCING….. Amon!!!!
Coming to an event near you!! #GoRAMS pic.twitter.com/e09NZrnAdw
— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) August 16, 2023

Hornets fall in season opener | Jared Wilcox

Hornets fall in season opener https://t.co/3Fgl3loloN
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 18, 2023

UAPB Soccer Record-Setting Day In Season Opener; Dominates Tougaloo 16-0

#UAPBSoccer Record-Setting Day In Season Opener; Dominates Tougaloo 16-0 https://t.co/sZ8NxMR8tu
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 18, 2023

Texas Southern Soccer Falls In Season Opener

Soccer Falls In Season Opener https://t.co/zhm9neCzIu
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 18, 2023

Lady Jaguars Fall to No. 20 Memphis in Season Opener

Lady Jaguars Fall to No. 20 Memphis in Season Opener https://t.co/KVN0r9UFbK
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 18, 2023

Lady Panthers Soccer Set to Open Season at Sam Houston State

Lady Panthers Soccer Set to Open Season at Sam Houston State https://t.co/CoGg7yCA1U
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 18, 2023

Alabama State announces partnership with Fannex

Alabama State announces partnership with Fannex https://t.co/OHmWnRnwF6
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 18, 2023

WATCH | We’re at Bragg today. Practice 13 | G. Thomas III

We’re at Bragg today. Practice 13 📍 pic.twitter.com/fWvuv3gIiD
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) August 18, 2023

FAMU Completes $3.5M Renovations for Palmetto South and Phase III On Campus Housing | Andrew Skerritt

FAMU Completes $3.5M Renovations for Palmetto South and Phase III On Campus Housing https://t.co/L5vUix452O
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 18, 2023

Rising Star: Grambling State Pass Rusher Sundiata Anderson | HBCU Huddle

Rising Star: Grambling State Pass Rusher Sundiata Anderson | HBCU Huddle https://t.co/dTYmQaix1Z via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 18, 2023

TV: ESPN+ | Racers Set For Regular Season Opener With Grambling

Racers Set For Regular Season Opener With Grambling https://t.co/v93RJf2Zje
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 18, 2023