HBCU Pigskin Showdown co-founder arrested on theft of property charges https://t.co/Ao8wcNVuqI
— WLOX (@WLOX) December 29, 2023
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Friday, December 29, 2023
WATCH | HBCU Pigskin Showdown co-founder arrested on theft of property charges | Robert Ristaneo and Shelby Myers
WATCH | Why Willie Simmons Shouldn't Leave FAMU| 1 Word to Describe Texas Southern Leadership | Locked On HBCU
Why Willie Simmons Shouldn't Leave FAMU| 1 Word to Describe Texas Southe... https://t.co/QYiBKZKS9y via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 29, 2023
NSU women beat UNCW, continue to dominate in non-conference games behind Diamond Johnson and Kierra Wheeler | Michael Sauls
Norfolk State’s dynamic duo of Kierra Wheeler and Diamond Johnson shined in a 96-55 win over UNC Wilmington on Thursday night.
— Michael Sauls (@mcsauls) December 29, 2023
More for @virginianpilot/@PilotSportsNow:https://t.co/7JhwTatQh5
Join Rattlers Boosters Today! LINKS BELOW.
🚨EMERGENCY @RattlerBoosters Meeting has been called for 1pm.#SecureWillieSimmons
— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) December 29, 2023
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— DocMcStuffins, PhD, MPH (@aaleah_) December 29, 2023
How about 5,000 people join Rattler Boosters. https://t.co/8OBQCzXIRq@RattlerBoosters #FAMU
— Fifth Quarter FAMU (@FQFAMU) December 29, 2023
1+2 = GO HUNT!!!| Coach Ryan Smith
1 +2 = GO HUNT!!! pic.twitter.com/wySyeO1N74
— Ryan Smith #SmittyRock (@RSmittyRock) December 29, 2023
FAMU National Alumni Association | We have the best and we want to keep the best!
We have the best and we want to keep the best!
— FAMU National Alumni (@FAMUNationalAA) December 29, 2023
The FAMU First Fundraising Campaign was created to assist in the overall betterment of athletics - including, but not limited to the salaries of football personnel.
To contribute visit: https://t.co/M6t8soVgJN
Y’all boys go ahead and send that $100 through https://t.co/WAl0e6sT5g pic.twitter.com/wVTdrVavh9
— Eliza's Father (@PapaThornberry) December 29, 2023
Who Is SWAC Baby If I Ain't SWAC Baby 😂 🐍 pic.twitter.com/PQTTiGDxaO
— ParodyRattler (@FAMUVideos) December 13, 2023
Congratulations to coach James Thompson on being selected as one of the NCAA coaches invited to the 2024 NCAA and NFL Football Coaches Academy!
Congratulations to coach James Thompson on being selected as one of the NCAA coaches invited to the 2024 NCAA and NFL Football Coaches Academy! The academy is an opportunity to build connections and develop leadership acumen to pursue career goals in coaching. 👏#SkegeeFB #NFL pic.twitter.com/rDGDXdQPTK
— Tuskegee Football (@SkegeeFootball) December 29, 2023
Thompson Selected for 2024 NCAA and NFL Coaches Academy https://t.co/OKqf2kOmC5
— Tuskegee Football (@SkegeeFootball) December 29, 2023
NCCU’s Bryant and Tiggett Collect MEAC Weekly Awards
AWARDS! Congratulations to NCCU freshmen Kyla Bryant (MEAC Rookie of the Week) and Jada Tiggett (MEAC Defensive Player of the Week), who each earned their second MEAC weekly awards of the season.
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) December 29, 2023
Full story...https://t.co/cxMN8r4F2p#EaglePride pic.twitter.com/ouZwFXPAla
GCAC Men’s Basketball Schedule 🏀(12.29)
GCAC Men’s Basketball Schedule 🏀(12.29) #GCACBasketball #HBCUs #GCACRising #OneGCAC pic.twitter.com/55onWwtCyN
— Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (@GCACSports) December 29, 2023
It's GAME DAY for our FAMU women's basketball team🐍
It's GAME DAY for our FAMU women's basketball team🐍 Join us as we face off against the University of North Florida at 7:00 P.M. ET. 🔥 Let's bring the Rattler pride and energy from the stands in the UNF Arena all the way to Tallahassee, FL 📣🔥🐍#FAMU | #Rattlers | #PRESSURE pic.twitter.com/SS9fEW1TdD
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) December 29, 2023
Gold Nuggets play 2 consecutive days in West Palm Beach
#XULA is 7-0, Keiser is 6-6. Gold Nuggets play 2 consecutive days in West Palm Beach.
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 29, 2023
• Tickets: https://t.co/OOJ1WNkCq8
• Video: https://t.co/gteLekcKxO
• Stats: https://t.co/Yrw37jds63#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #HBCU pic.twitter.com/PdzBWuSKHv
GAMEDAY‼️🏀 Mississippi Valley State vs. Mississippi State
GAMEDAY‼️🏀
— Valley State Women’s Basketball (@MvsuWBB) December 29, 2023
🆚: Mississippi State University
⏰: 6:30PM
📍: Starkville, Mississippi
📺: SECNetwork/ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/GBmFopV6Lr
Here's a look at FSU, FAMU's increasing application and acceptance rates for fall 2024 | Tarah Jean
Here's a look at FSU, FAMU's increasing application and acceptance rates for fall 2024 https://t.co/8jr7oVzP1b
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) December 29, 2023
WATCH | #SecureWillieSimmons
It's not too late to #SecureWillieSimmons!
— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) December 29, 2023
Alumni/Supporters, we've got solutions but you've got to make your voice heard to BOT members, @LRobinsonFAMU and @Tiffani_Sykes, and you've got to DONATE!https://t.co/2UUxy6a4u2
Waking up this beautiful Friday morning with my FIRST thought on #FAMU:#SecureWillieSimmons #SecureWillieSimmons #SecureWillieSimmons
— Coach Bryan (@DrB365) December 29, 2023
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#LIONNATION It's Game Day! (Keiser New Year's Classic)
#LIONNATION It's Game Day! (Keiser New Year's Classic)
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) December 29, 2023
🏀: FMU WBB
🆚️: @uftlathletics
📍: West Palm Beach, Fla.
⏲️: 2:30 p.m.
📺: https://t.co/yHuo1mzp23
📈: https://t.co/Nb5v7yJnWk@FLMemorialUniv @floridalottery#hbcu #FloridaMemorial #basketball #hoops #FundingFutured 🦁🏀 pic.twitter.com/pI0PX4n2Ud
Florida A&M's DT Gentle Hunt Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Please Respect My Decision.🧡 pic.twitter.com/1NunLlK6IX
— Gentle Hunt (@gentlelh83) December 29, 2023
WATCH | Thank you @SHAQ ! Here's what he told me about his son attending an HBCU, Texas Southern. | Kyle T. Mosley
Thank you @SHAQ! Here's what he told me about his son attending an HBCU, Texas Southern. This was on my bucket list for interviews and it happened on my birthday! Shaq's one of my all-time favorites! (@TSUMensHoops). @hbculegends @ktmoze https://t.co/lFLVfIQoiJ pic.twitter.com/3S8Hw72ie3
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) December 29, 2023
Update on Willie Simmons and Duke | Zach Barnett
Here's a @FootballScoop update on Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons and Duke.https://t.co/dEYF1PP7wU
— Zach Barnett (@zach_barnett) December 29, 2023
Rattlers, we are just going to tarry and wait on our On Time God to speak on it. Whatever he (God) decides, he’s a Rattler, so we will be okay. 🧡💚 pic.twitter.com/Oug86hCgRH
— Kenya S. 🐍🧡💚 (@TheDiplomat13) December 29, 2023
MVSU Football Signs 16 During the Early Signing Period
MVSU Football Signs 16 During the Early Signing Period https://t.co/7P67pFbHcP
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 29, 2023
6’8" 255 TE/DE graduate transfer Jayden Samari Evans, Central Michigan University alumnus committed to Florida A&M University Rattlers | 2 Years eligibility
Wassup Rattler Nation🐍‼️#COMMITTED @HCWillieSimmons @TheCaseyWarming @Coach2Bless pic.twitter.com/B3xXI2CYGL
— Jayden Samari Evans (@thejaydenevans) December 28, 2023
I am officially in the portal!
— Jayden Samari Evans (@thejaydenevans) December 4, 2023
6’8 255 TE/DE Grad transfer| 2 years|
Thank you Chippewas pic.twitter.com/MASjXCRzwx
TE film pic.twitter.com/7XlCjNxL3t
— Jayden Samari Evans (@thejaydenevans) November 30, 2023
On to the next chapter🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/upbQIkpfdZ
— Jayden Samari Evans (@thejaydenevans) December 16, 2023
DE film pic.twitter.com/c80p7GedSy
— Jayden Samari Evans (@thejaydenevans) November 30, 2023
👀👀 Ahead to Florida A&M 2024 Tentative Football Schedule | AWAITING THE OFFICIAL SCHEDULE DROP!!!
“They talk about straining, show them what straining looks like men!”
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 24, 2023
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
4pm today 👀👀👀 pic.twitter.com/twxdMUvUCL
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) December 28, 2023
The Texas Southern head coaching search has gone completely off the rails | Zach Barnett
ZaThe Texas Southern head coaching search has gone completely off the rails https://t.co/LizTC4egfY via @zach_barnett
— FootballScoop (@FootballScoop) December 29, 2023
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Women's Basketball Wins Turnover Battle but Loses 75-69 to UT Martin
Women's Basketball Wins Turnover Battle but Loses 75-69 to UT Martin https://t.co/q9tG4u8UV7
— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) December 29, 2023
Gold Nuggets resume their season at noon EST Friday in the Keiser New Year's Classic at West Palm Beach, Fla.
Gold Nuggets resume their season at noon EST Friday in the Keiser New Year's Classic at West Palm Beach, Fla.
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 29, 2023
• Tickets: https://t.co/OOJ1WNlafG
• Friday video: https://t.co/gteLekdinm
• Saturday video: https://t.co/GA14zhkgRw#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #HBCU #XULA pic.twitter.com/3vZQ4Rj3Iu
Former Marshall University OT/OG Chinazo “CK” Obobi has decommitting from N.C. A&T 👀👀
Due to a change in unforeseen circumstances I will be decommitting from NCAT, Thank you for the support I’m a huge fan of the program, the fans and every coach on staff. Please respect my decision, I will be taking 2 more visits in January🙏🏽
— Chinazo “CK” Obobi 🇬🇧 (@C_Obobi) December 28, 2023
-Ck Obobi pic.twitter.com/f3Is2lxkTL
🇳🇬x🇬🇧 https://t.co/aBfTu11wS5
— Chinazo “CK” Obobi 🇬🇧 (@C_Obobi) December 22, 2023
TRANSFER PORTAL:
— Chinazo “CK” Obobi 🇬🇧 (@C_Obobi) December 4, 2023
Chinazo Obobi
6’5 300Lbs OT/OG
Marshall HerdFB Transfer
International athlete 🇬🇧🌎
RS- Sophomore
2 Years of Eligibility
🌟 🌟🌟 OL (JUCO)
Started playing football 2 years Ago
Practice Film Below:
(Have Junior college game film from last year if Needed) pic.twitter.com/nONS2qp4Ra