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Sunday, December 24, 2023

WATCH | Can't wait to see what's in store next for FAMU Rattlers in 2024!! 1+2 = GO HUNT!!!

Blessed https://t.co/mkLUw3n10g
— Ryan Smith #SmittyRock (@RSmittyRock) December 23, 2023

“They talk about straining, show them what straining looks like men!”

We had some fun in the Benz last week.

Can’t wait to return to Atlanta next year. #FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/FERIXEaS7B
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 24, 2023

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

1 +2 = GO HUNT!!! https://t.co/nBtXzu8x6R
— Ryan Smith #SmittyRock (@RSmittyRock) December 18, 2023

👀👀👀👀👀👀 https://t.co/QyAOG3v9AP
— Ryan Smith #SmittyRock (@RSmittyRock) November 21, 2023

“𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗪𝗘 𝗥𝗨𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘”#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/lYjvRDSFp3
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 4, 2023

WNBA scout takes note of UAPB's Zaay Green | Tanner Spearman

Zaay Green isn https://t.co/UAoik5GZBW
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 24, 2023

Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions - Game Highlights https://t.co/5TQWqAu5c7
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 24, 2023

Former Pittsburgh transfer WR Lorenzo Jenkins has committed to Bethune-Cookman University

100% Commitment! Let’s get to Work!! #AGTG @CoachWoodie
@bcu_gridiron
@bcu_athletics @TWeston_@Coach_Wimbo @CoachColey35 @_TMJackson @tbarragan5 @COACHJDESSEIN pic.twitter.com/n5IDmAc5Pu
— Lorenzo Jenkins (@cantguardzo_) December 24, 2023

Officially in the Transfer Portal with 3 years of eligibility left and hungry to compete! #Pt1 pic.twitter.com/j3WawW3ltq
— Lorenzo Jenkins (@cantguardzo_) November 27, 2023

#AGTG pic.twitter.com/OUKzYHWFxy
— Lorenzo Jenkins (@cantguardzo_) December 4, 2023

Former Arizona State 4⭐️ DB Shawn Russ Jr. has committed to Bethune-Cookman University University

God’s plan💛🫶🏾 let’s work💯@CoachWoodie @BCUGridiron @BCUAthletics @TWeston_@Coach_Wimbo @CoachColey35 @_TMJackson @tbarragan5 @COACHJDESSEIN pic.twitter.com/xxxdJj2aYW
— TheNeighborhoodHero_ (@ShawnRussJr1) December 23, 2023

Former Arizona State 4⭐️ DB Shawn Russ Jr. has committed to Bethune-Cookman, per his social media. 🌴🔥

He is from Fort Myers, Florida.@ShawnRussJr1 pic.twitter.com/NXbi5PQaXW
— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) December 23, 2023

Lock in On Your Dreams🧏🏾‍♂️💙 pic.twitter.com/YYjf8biS6e
— TheNeighborhoodHero_ (@ShawnRussJr1) August 6, 2022

#NSD24: B-CU Announces 2024 Early Signees

#NSD24: B-CU Announces 2024 Early Signees https://t.co/ZCddZo1LHx
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 24, 2023

Former UCF 4⭐️ DE Dallaz Corbitt has committed to Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats

Just watch…..🤫 pic.twitter.com/LIeBKkbXnE
— Dallazwitdabread (@dallazcorbitt) December 23, 2023

Former UCF 4⭐️ DE Dallaz Corbitt has committed to Bethune-Cookman, per his social media. 🌴🔥@dallazcorbitt pic.twitter.com/Jqd03Vl38P
— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) December 23, 2023

58 Dallaz Corbitt (@dallazcorbitt) days away from the 9/1 home opener:

- 6’5” 240lb RS JR DL from Colombia, SC
- Played on the Scout team in ‘21
- AD Honor Roll for fall ‘21
- Played in 7/10 games in ‘20
- Was a 🏀 standout in HS, #19 🏈 player in SC & #93 strong side DE in US pic.twitter.com/hbZuuR76pa
— ⚔️Sidelines - UCF⚔️ (@SSN_UCF) July 5, 2022

NCCU Non-Conference Schedule for 2024/25. Will the Eagles be a cut above the MEAC?

National Champion sounds better🦅 #50PIECE pic.twitter.com/1zXyau5kwH
— NC CENTRAL FB | 🦅🏆🦅 (@NCCU_Football) April 15, 2023

2024 NC Central Football Schedule https://t.co/PlwZjVPvbC
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 24, 2023

2025 NC Central Football Schedule https://t.co/geAoGad838
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 24, 2023

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Mississippi talent highlights Jackson State football’s phenomenal 2024 early signing period | Garrett Busby

Jackson State football head coach TC Taylor and his staff have opened their doors to in-state football talent and assembled a top 5 recruiting class during the 2024 early national signing day period. https://t.co/Agg9AMVPSC
— WLBT 3 On Your Side (@WLBT) December 23, 2023

College leaders mulling several significant changes to NCAA transfer policy | Ross Dellenger

College leaders mulling several significant changes to NCAA transfer policy https://t.co/czJQHrdiUA via @YahooSports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 23, 2023

NCAA memo paves way for more transferring football players to be immediately eligible next season | Ross Dellenger

NCAA memo paves way for more transferring football players to be immediately eligible next season https://t.co/41J1nyjIQX via @YahooSports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 23, 2023

Benedict and Virginia Union finish in Top 20 in the final AFCA DII Coaches Poll

Harding finishes at No. 1 in the final AFCA DII Coaches Poll after winning the National Championship.

The final Top 5️⃣
1️⃣@Harding_FB
2️⃣@MinesFootball
3️⃣@gvsufootball
4️⃣@LRBearsFootball
5️⃣@GorillasFB

The rest of the final Top 2️⃣5️⃣🔽https://t.co/6y4BxjMIP2
— AFCA (@WeAreAFCA) December 18, 2023

WATCH | The BCSN SportsWrap | December 23, 2023 |

The BCSN SportsWrap | December 23, 2023 | A Merry, Merry HBCU Season https://t.co/N03pq2I6W0
— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) December 23, 2023

42 Bison Earn MEAC All-Academic Recognition

42 Bison Earn MEAC All-Academic Recognition https://t.co/mU0UfHsFJd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 23, 2023

HBCU NAIA/D2 Women's Basketball Top 10 (12/23)

HBCU NAIA/D2 Women's Basketball Top 10 (12/23)

1 Virginia Union 10-2
2 Rust College 12-2
3 Kentucky St 9-1
4 Langston 9-2
5 Fayetteville State 9-1
6 Virginia St 10-1
7 Miles 6-1
8 Xavier U of Louisiana 7-0
9 Philander Smith 9-4
10 Wiley 9-4 pic.twitter.com/9tirqXmPUn
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 23, 2023

MEAC MIKE just got his Internet connection busted by Coach Simmons 😂

FSU => FAMU transfers over the past 3 seasons

OL Jay Jackson-Williams - 2nd Team All-SWAC
DL Deonte Williams - 2nd Team All-SWAC
OL Jalen Goss - 1st Team All-SWAC and Boxtorow All-American

If that’s called being their “JV” I’ll take it anyday and twice on Sundays.

Do your…
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) December 23, 2023

Great young men who found right opportunity with tremendous staff. So proud of these guys for their accomplishments. #KeepCLIMBing and @HCWillieSimmons let’s keep bringing championships to Tallahassee https://t.co/CRKzEmKTan
— Mike Norvell (@Coach_Norvell) December 23, 2023

#BeltToAssAll24 pic.twitter.com/uc8zutUc51
— .... (@91_SMOKE) December 23, 2023

WATCH | Howard track star selected for WWE training program | Aimee Cho

🏃🏾‍♀️ Check it out! @HUBisonTFXC standout Darci Khan is breaking records AND barriers after being selected as the only HBCU student of @WWE’s Next In Line program! #BleedBlue https://t.co/sgacdUE3rO
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) December 23, 2023

City releases information on MLK parade, downplays joint FSU, FAMU celebration aspect | Arianna Otero

City releases information on MLK parade, downplays joint FSU, FAMU celebration aspect https://t.co/gHF6bwh5gA via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 23, 2023

SWAC Council of Presidents and Chancellors Congratulates Florida A&M

SWAC Council of Presidents and Chancellors Congratulates Florida A https://t.co/geO6QFRIGg
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 23, 2023

A weekend full of fun, family, fellowship and football, here’s a recap of the Celebration Bowl. Same time next year? #AChampionWillRise 🏆
🎥 - @JordanBrantle20 pic.twitter.com/TqffGTcIBa
— Cricket Celebration Bowl (@CelebrationBowl) December 18, 2023

Friday, December 22, 2023

Third Former Member Of Florida State's Roster Announces Transfer To FAMU | Dustin Lewis

Third Former Member Of Florida State's Roster Announces Transfer To FAMU https://t.co/oD0s5yk6Yw via @DustinLewisNG
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 23, 2023

Former Florida State Running Back Rodney Hill Transferring to FAMU | Dustin Lewis

Former Florida State Running Back Rodney Hill Transferring to FAMU. #Noles https://t.co/vo2fRs14Gb
— NoleGameday (@NoleGameday) December 22, 2023

Florida A&M Non-Conference Opponents for 2024/25

🐍🐍🐍🐍 pic.twitter.com/La8LjZbiTX
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) December 23, 2023

2024 Florida A https://t.co/4gUhV5sQax
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 23, 2023

2025 Florida A https://t.co/EItiIeRdY3
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 23, 2023

Evaluating Florida A&M’s National Signing Day Haul | Randall Barnes

Evaluating Florida A&M's National Signing Day Haul - ClutchPoints https://t.co/o9UyGb1N8N via @GoogleNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 23, 2023

Committed! 💚🧡 #STAMPED pic.twitter.com/EB3GqZ4rZG
— TALENTED™️(55)⚔️🤍 (@QaeshonSapp) December 23, 2023

Da Highest of seven Hills🐍🐍!#zone6🐍@Coach2Bless @HCWillieSimmons @CoachM_Windham pic.twitter.com/SZwhBmZKYO
— RODNEY Hill (lil Rod🌪️) (@rodney_hill10) December 22, 2023

🏈2024-26 Football Classifications and Districts are NOW AVAILABLE🏈

🚨🏈2024-26 Football Classifications and Districts are NOW AVAILABLE🏈🚨 Check on your favorite team by clicking here: https://t.co/PC4eTZJ5MW pic.twitter.com/WxGeyS3DuT
— FHSAA (@FHSAA) December 22, 2023

What’s going on at Texas Southern, and is there a solution? | Cory Hogue

Dysfunction within the Texas Southern administration has seeped into public view. Here’s an update on their coaching search and a possible solution. #FCS

Link:https://t.co/yDPe4BEUsN
— Cory Hogue (@CoryHogueSports) December 22, 2023

Here we go again!!!!

one thing about success, if you’re hungry you want more. who’s next to join the FAMULY? pic.twitter.com/z64l4qx4TC
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) December 23, 2023

FSU TO FAMU PIPELINE IS CRAZY🐍 @rodney_hill10 @Almighty__jayy4
— Koby Gross (@Koby13k) December 22, 2023

The Tally Connection #850 🐍🍢
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) December 23, 2023

Rattler Nation ! 🐍🧡
how y’all feeling ?#reLOADING🔋
— Coach Casey (@TheCaseyWarming) December 23, 2023

😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/JsTQM7BCz1
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) December 22, 2023