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Saturday, December 16, 2023

WATCH | Offensive MVP Kelvin Dean Jr. ( @thekelvindean ) played an important role in @FAMU_FB ’s Celebration Bowl win

Offensive MVP Kelvin Dean Jr. (@thekelvindean) played an important role in @FAMU_FB’s Celebration Bowl win. #AChampionWillRise 🏆

🎥: @JordanBrantle20
🎤:@thaiafloyd pic.twitter.com/o3MXL83XXH
— Cricket Celebration Bowl (@CelebrationBowl) December 16, 2023

Kelvin Dean (@thekelvindean) AGAIN! Rattlers extend the lead to 8 with 10:58 left#CelebrationBowl | @BowlSeason | @FAMU_FB pic.twitter.com/KaXaVwpy7U
— Cricket Celebration Bowl (@CelebrationBowl) December 16, 2023

RATTLERS STRIKE! 🐍

Jeremy Moussa (@jeremy_moussa) > Kelvin Dean (@thekelvindean)@FAMU_FB takes its first lead of the game. 17-16 Rattlers, early 4th Quarter #CelebrationBowl | @BowlSeason | @MEACSports | @FAMUAthletics pic.twitter.com/dmWvA6R3Bb
— Cricket Celebration Bowl (@CelebrationBowl) December 16, 2023

love ya jit https://t.co/a7CpLZK9kB
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) December 17, 2023

WATCH | "They can't mess with FAMU baby!" 🐍

"They can't mess with FAMU baby!" 🐍@FAMU_FB quarterback @jeremy_moussa spoke with @stan_becton after the @CelebrationBowl win.#FCS pic.twitter.com/lrXAQPQSyd
— NCAA FCS Football (@NCAA_FCS) December 17, 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris | Today's game was a celebration of HBCU culture and excellence.

Today's game was a celebration of HBCU culture and excellence.

Always proud of my @HowardU Bison. Congratulations to the @FAMU_1887 Rattlers! pic.twitter.com/1CCIE0Xten
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) December 17, 2023

It was great to chat with @JayWalkerSky and @TiffanyAGreene about today's game and my time at Howard.

My message to all the athletes: Remember that you were made for this moment, and leave everything on the field. https://t.co/NSoG98nff1
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) December 16, 2023

Great HBCU day when you win the halftime show AND the game! Congratulations @FAMU_1887 Rattlers, HBCU Football National Champs!!! #CelebrationBowl2023 🐍🧡💚 pic.twitter.com/kqJWwZrOpf
— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) December 16, 2023

VP Kamala stopping by Atlanta Busy Bee Café after the Celebration Bowl pic.twitter.com/v7xe3wHwPl
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 17, 2023

LSU 5⭐️ transfer @kardellt62 . i brought him here and everything promised became a reality. Wanna be legendary come to FAMU

LSU 5⭐️ transfer @kardellt62. i brought him here and everything promised became a reality. Wanna be legendary come to FAMU. pic.twitter.com/RXOb4xIV17
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) December 17, 2023

No better way to finish college off, ring me pleasee 💍 #CelebrationBowl #famualum pic.twitter.com/1EwHWGbTC0
— Kym-mani King (@kymmani22) December 16, 2023

FAMU Director of Recruiting @Coach2Bless brought in Celebration Bowl Offensive MVP Kelvin Dean Jr. this past off-season. Kudos to him for finding players that fit Coach Simmons system.
— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) December 17, 2023

FAMU football's Dark Cloud Defense boosts Rattlers to first HBCU Celebration Bowl victory | Liam Rooney

FAMU football's Dark Cloud Defense boosts Rattlers to first HBCU Celebration Bowl victory https://t.co/jzdQdzNnbL
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) December 17, 2023

1 +2 = GO HUNT!!!

That’s the Tweet!!! That’s It!!! That’s All!!! Love my Guys & the Men I work with!!! @FAMU_FB @CoachColzie @Davon_M0rgan @CoachPatt_212 @PatrickWat1982 @CoachLago74 @CoachShealy pic.twitter.com/ErREmcGsT1
— Ryan Smith #SmittyRock (@RSmittyRock) December 17, 2023

Photos: Florida A&M defeats Howard in Cricket Celebration bowl | Katie Goodale

Photos: Florida A&M defeats Howard in Cricket Celebration bowl https://t.co/yM0biYv9bF
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) December 17, 2023

Kings of Confetti🎉🏆

Kings of Confetti🎉🏆

🎥: @ColeTreProd #SWACFB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/olZNcrS2ku
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) December 16, 2023

Florida A&M tops final HBCU football power rankings of the 2023 season | Stan Becton

https://t.co/X93WsPs2Uo
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2023

Rattlers are #CelebrationBowl Champs! 🐍@FAMU_FB defeats Howard, 30-26, to win the @CelebrationBowl for the first time in program history!#FCS pic.twitter.com/mdatWtmhrN
— NCAA FCS Football (@NCAA_FCS) December 16, 2023

The party has started, Don’t ever think we’re sleep. Tomorrow 12 noon a big fish joins the FAMULY 👀👀

The party has started, Don’t ever think we’re sleep. Tomorrow 12 noon a big fish joins the FAMULY 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/mF0a6euVR3
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) December 16, 2023

Let’s Be Legendary On Purpose, It’s In The 🩸 #BeatHoward #FinishTheDrill #OurTime 🐍🐍 pic.twitter.com/ZFkcCDHV7X
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) December 16, 2023

these young men and women are the glue to the program #Respect https://t.co/cirVXveS7S
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) December 16, 2023

And Another 1 👀👀👀👀👀

And Another 1 👀👀👀👀👀 pic.twitter.com/ky6UwvEVOD
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) December 16, 2023

Champs!!!! @Coach2Bless 💍💍💍 pic.twitter.com/C9KDM7YBZj
— Orel Gray (@orelgray3) December 16, 2023

https://t.co/yLTw34vUv6
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) December 16, 2023

Bison fall to No. 5 Rattlers in the 2023 Celebration Bowl

Bison fall to No. 5 Rattlers in the 2023 Celebration Bowlhttps://t.co/FWaiGNtFtc
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) December 17, 2023

Until next year. pic.twitter.com/L5rf5CMBAz
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) December 17, 2023

Ian White had this smooth take away in the second quarter to swing momentum back to the Bison! pic.twitter.com/htqj4sWI4I
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) December 16, 2023

This touchdown run by Jarrett Hunter was the tone setter for HU early on! pic.twitter.com/LSZc7VmmmJ
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) December 16, 2023

.@HUBISONFOOTBALL strikes first and fast, courtesy of RB @J__Hunter24! #HUBisonFootball #CelebrationBowl pic.twitter.com/GEpKZ7awz4
— Cricket Celebration Bowl (@CelebrationBowl) December 16, 2023

🏀 | BISON WIN! @Howard_WBB bounces back to the winner's circle with a thrilling 46-45 win over FAU!

🏀 | BISON WIN! @Howard_WBB bounces back to the winner's circle with a thrilling 46-45 win over FAU!

Kaiya Creek led the Bison with 12 points while Nile Miller posted a game-high 11 rebounds!

The Bison are back in the Burr December 21st @ 12 PM when they host Hofstra#BleedBlue pic.twitter.com/mx5cejTOtt
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) December 16, 2023

RECAP: Owls drop heartbreaker to Howard, 46-45.https://t.co/87osEIqvpC
— Florida Atlantic Women’s Basketball (@FAUWBB_Hoops) December 16, 2023

Final vs. Howard. pic.twitter.com/CdTA0zUEYc
— Florida Atlantic Women’s Basketball (@FAUWBB_Hoops) December 16, 2023

With her fifth point of the first quarter, Diamond Johnson has reached 1,000 career points!

That didn't take long 😀

With her fifth point of the first quarter, Diamond Johnson has reached 1,000 career points!

Congratulations Diamond!#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/KGwxKU4saW
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) December 16, 2023

Sheread catches game-winning TD to lead Rattlers past Howard 30-26 for first Celebration Bowl Championship.

Sheread catches game-winning TD to lead Rattlers past Howard 30-26 for first Celebration Bowl Championship. #FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime

https://t.co/XRkIuqzP9Q
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 17, 2023

4th | 5:46

FLEA-FLICKER TOUCHDOWN!!!!

Jah'Marae burns the Bisons defender for six!

FAMU - 30
HU - 26#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/nAO6GV0kXL
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 16, 2023

FAMU football shows resolve in comeback to beat Howard in HBCU Celebration Bowl | Takeaways | Gerald Thomas III

#FAMU’s comeback effort was successful. And now the Rattlers are the Black College Football National Champions after taking home the #HBCU @CelebrationBowl trophy. 🏈

🎙: @HCWillieSimmons, @jeremy_moussa, @thekelvindean, @IsaiahMajor2

Via @TDOnline https://t.co/pUl2uPohFB
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) December 16, 2023

“We came out with Championship jitters. We had to get out of our own way.” — Simmons on early deficit https://t.co/xE07ExKZdE
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) December 16, 2023

#FAMU RB Kelvin Dean awarded the Offensive MVP; LB Isaiah Major gets Defensive MVP. https://t.co/co6qAEplsQ
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) December 16, 2023

LeBron James gifts FAMU's football team custom kicks ahead of its Celebration Bowl title

LeBron James gifts FAMU's football team custom kicks ahead of its Celebration Bowl title https://t.co/hgZP65T0nc via @forthewin
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2023

the championship team behind the championship team pic.twitter.com/Nay2sQVB53
— Josh Padilla (@WestSideDiddy) December 17, 2023

The best AP photos from Florida A&M victory over Howard for HBCU title

CRICKET CELEBRATION BOWL CHAMPIONS!!🏆#SWACFB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/9Mu20HYZYK
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) December 16, 2023

LINK: AP CELEBRATION BOWL PHOTOS

THE CHAMPIONS LOCKER ROOM!

THE CHAMPIONS LOCKER ROOM!#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/wOuh1YBYaE
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 16, 2023

FAMU 30 - HU 26 pic.twitter.com/tiboMSvPjT
— Tiffani-Dawn (@Tiffani_Sykes) December 16, 2023

CHAMPIONS!!#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/rKsm1cyNt3
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 16, 2023

Isaiah Major (@IsaiahMajor2) called game getting an interception with 1:47 left in the game

💙 https://t.co/XySfDda9gN
— isaiah💰.... (@IsaiahMajor2) December 16, 2023

ANOTHER INTERCEPTION!!

RATTLERS TAKE OVER ON THE BISONS 19 WITH 1:45 REMAINING.

FAMU - 30
HU - 26#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/48tGATnP8W
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 16, 2023

CELEBRATION BOWL CHAMPIONS!!!

CELEBRATION BOWL CHAMPIONS!!!#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/wyCrKyY1j3
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 16, 2023

THEY DID IT!!!@FAMU_FB is your 2023 Celebration Bowl Champs!!!!

30-26 the final over Howard! 🏆 🐍 pic.twitter.com/ZA36RbSUeY
— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) December 16, 2023

#FAMU is #HBCU Football!

The Rattlers win the @CelebrationBowl 30-26 over #HUBisonFootball.

The Black College Football National Championship trophy is coming to Galimore-Powell Fieldhouse. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/q4nQRA0WXP
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) December 16, 2023

MEAC OR SWAC, THE RATTLERS RUN THIS!!#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/l3gtL1wv1l
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 16, 2023

@FAMU_FB wins its first Cricket Celebration Bowl! The 12-1 Rattlers are the undisputed 2023 HBCU National Champions! 🏆

FINAL from the ATL!@FAMU_FB wins its first Cricket Celebration Bowl! The 12-1 Rattlers are the undisputed 2023 HBCU National Champions! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/S6P9MyKR3N
— Cricket Celebration Bowl (@CelebrationBowl) December 16, 2023

Today’s attendance at @MBStadium - 41,108

Today’s attendance at @MBStadium - 41,108

Thank you to the wonderful fans of @HUBisonSports, @FAMUAthletics and all HBCUs! It’s amazing to see fans repping schools from all across the country, year after year.#CelebrationBowl | @BowlSeason pic.twitter.com/aIj7P0ySxL
— Cricket Celebration Bowl (@CelebrationBowl) December 16, 2023

. @theswac Defensive Player of the Year Isaiah Major ( @IsaiahMajor2 ) seals the game for @FAMU_FB with a HUGE interception!

.@theswac Defensive Player of the Year Isaiah Major (@IsaiahMajor2) seals the game for @FAMU_FB with a HUGE interception! #CelebrationBowl | @BowlSeason | @FAMUAthletics pic.twitter.com/LpVgpPsCBs
— Cricket Celebration Bowl (@CelebrationBowl) December 16, 2023

Rattlers go into the bag of tricks and take the lead back!

🚨 FLEA FLICKER!

Rattlers go into the bag of tricks and take the lead back!

What a Fourth Quarter so far - 30 total points in the first 9+ minutes. #CelebrationBowl | @BowlSeason | @FAMU_FB | @theswac pic.twitter.com/4kLpIz8O81
— Cricket Celebration Bowl (@CelebrationBowl) December 16, 2023

Carson Hinton ( @CarsonHinton_ ) just flipped this game on its head!

Carson Hinton (@CarsonHinton_) just flipped this game on its head!@HUBISONFOOTBALL snatches the lead back from @FAMU_FB. Exciting finish ahead on ABC!#CelebrationBowl | @BowlSeason | @HowardU | @MEACSports pic.twitter.com/ralXU8Ww1s
— Cricket Celebration Bowl (@CelebrationBowl) December 16, 2023