Jackson State basketball forward Jordan O'Neal looks to win SWAC and make NCAA Tournament https://t.co/0gSipPC1Yo via @clarionledger
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 2, 2024
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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
WATCH | Jackson State basketball forward Jordan O'Neal looks to win SWAC and make NCAA Tournament
3 things that could derail Jackson State women's basketball bid for a fifth consecutive SWAC crown | J.T. Keith
3 things that could derail Jackson State women's basketball bid for a fifth consecutive SWAC crown https://t.co/UFIk3RpJ6w via @clarionledger
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 2, 2024
Monday, January 1, 2024
NCAA Transfer Portal | Current window to enter the transfer portal ends tomorrow | Sam Herder
Current window to enter the transfer portal ends tomorrow
— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) January 2, 2024
Players in portal can commit to a new team whenever, doesn’t have to be in the window
Grad transfers can enter the portal outside the window
Players in FCS championship have an extended 5-day window following the game
Welcome to Duke, @HCWillieSimmons ! 😈
Welcome to Duke, @HCWillieSimmons! 😈 pic.twitter.com/aUWXLAThVL
— Duke Football (@DukeFOOTBALL) January 2, 2024
More info on our new running backs coach!https://t.co/oANgXQm1Sv
— Duke Football (@DukeFOOTBALL) January 2, 2024
A message from our FAMU NAA President to Coach Willie Simmons...
A message from our FAMU NAA President to Coach Willie Simmons... pic.twitter.com/LCK7G9Qv94
— FAMU National Alumni (@FAMUNationalAA) January 2, 2024
WATCH | Wishing you a Happy New Year from FAMU Women’s Basketball Team
🎉 Wishing you a Happy New Year from FAMU Women’s Basketball Team🏀✨ What are your goals on and off the court for 2024👀 Drop them below and let’s inspire each other🐍💪 #FAMU I #Rattlers | #PRESSURE pic.twitter.com/OgE0TaHIIX
— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) January 2, 2024
North Carolina A&T marching band makes appearance in the 2024 Rose Parade
North Carolina A&T "Blue & Gold Marching Machine" - 2024 Rose Parade https://t.co/v69pqrmedg via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 2, 2024
North Carolina A&T marching band makes appearance in the 2024 Rose Parade https://t.co/tagVo8EIzx via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 2, 2024
Former Florida State OL Qae'shon Sapp has reopened his recruitment after being previously committed to Florida A&M
Former Florida State OL Qae'shon Sapp has reopened his recruitment after being previously committed to FAMU.@QaeshonSapp pic.twitter.com/8yPrz1vygp
— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) January 2, 2024
WATCH | Willie Simmons makes his decision on FAMU; discusses his decision with FAMU Hall of Famer Vaughn Wilson, HBCUGameday
Willie Simmons is leaving HBCU champ FAMU to become a position coach at ... https://t.co/Qt4XxbGP97 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 2, 2024
Former Florida State 4⭐RB Rodney Hill has decommitted from Florida A&M and reopened recruitment in Transfer Portal
⭐After much consideration, I would like to announce I have decided to reopen my recruitment in the transfer portal. I look forward to finding a new home soon❤️.
— RODNEY Hill (lil Rod🌪️) (@rodney_hill10) January 2, 2024
Former Florida State 4⭐️ RB Rodney Hill has committed to FAMU, per his social media. 🐍🔥
— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) December 22, 2023
He recorded 334 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns during his time at FSU.
Hill was ranked a 4-Star prospect out of high school by ESPN.@rodney_hill10 pic.twitter.com/bB3SLOc36O
1-On-1 With UAPB Head Golf Coach: Roger Totten
1-On-1 With UAPB Head Golf Coach: Roger Totten https://t.co/0ET2FSW6y4
— 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 (@UAPBLionsRoar) January 1, 2024
FAMU football players backing assistant head coach James Colzie III as next head coach | Jim Henry
INTERIM HEAD COACH JAMES COLZIE III BIOFAMU football players backing assistant head coach James Colzie III as next head coach https://t.co/ErOoW4OJXc
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) January 1, 2024
Coach Colzie will be stepping in as the interim head coach
let’s gooooooooo. We’re in good hands 🐍 https://t.co/9I6qdSIn2D
— Devin Rispress (@Coach2Bless) January 1, 2024
WATCH | The O&G StrikeZone | January 1, 2024 | A New Year Searching For A New Football Coach
The O&G StrikeZone | January 1, 2024 | A New Year Searching For A New Football Coach https://t.co/7itMw7Pga6
— Black College Sports Network (@MyBCSN1) January 1, 2024
BREAKING: Willie Simmons Resigns From Florida A&M, Accepts Position At Duke | Kyle T. Mosley
Willie Simmons Reportedly Leaving Florida A&M For Duke Position#HBCU | #FAMU | @HBCULegends | #Duke
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) January 1, 2024
Simmons Report: https://t.co/eEUd5xsG8shttps://t.co/eEUd5xsG8s
Congratulations to @HCWillieSimmons!!! He has accepted the running backs coach position at Duke University.
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) January 1, 2024
"I have full confidence in myself and my abilities, you know, but again, everything in life is about decision, the tough decisions that have to be made." - Simmons… pic.twitter.com/hiTtnh5KR9
Official from FAMU, Willie Simmons is heading to Duke.
𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) January 1, 2024
Coach Simmons has officially resigned from Florida A&M as the head football coach.
📰 https://t.co/JiyvDHKfLv
📺 https://t.co/EeQTp9Kzlv#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/t9Dtl4v6HR
— Coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons) January 1, 2024
FAMU football coach Willie Simmons makes decision on future | Jim Henry
FAMU football coach Willie Simmons makes decision on future https://t.co/qg02s0vkeF
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) January 1, 2024
WATCH | Willie Simmons' Status is the Biggest Storyline Headed into 2024| Reviewing 2023 Biggest Storylines | Locked On HBCU
Willie Simmons' Status is the Biggest Storyline Headed into 2024| Review... https://t.co/D1IbZuU3W7 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 1, 2024
WATCH | FAMU alumni raise six figures for Willie Simmons
FAMU alumni raise six figures for Willie Simmons https://t.co/qBP4pP22nu via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 1, 2024
HAPPY 2024 RATTLERS! Thanks to you, the FAMU NAA has raised in a little over 64 hours ....
HAPPY 2024 RATTLERS! We are so grateful for you. Your dedication to Florida A&M University is something to BRAGG about. May you all take that same energy into a very prosperous 2024! Thanks to you, the FAMU NAA has raised OVER $138,353.00!
— FAMU National Alumni (@FAMUNationalAA) January 1, 2024
To Donate: https://t.co/M6t8soVgJN pic.twitter.com/ko9eeBVlLk
A little over 48 hours later:
— FAMU National Alumni (@FAMUNationalAA) January 1, 2024
$126,655.90
HAPPY NEW YEAR, RATTLERS!
Link: https://t.co/M6t8soVgJN
WCTV Sports Alison Posey | Per his original contract, Simmons had to remain employed through 12/31 to receive all performance incentives.
If this really is the end of the road for Coach Simmons at Florida A&M, I am selfishly very sad as he has been the best to work with. I am also so incredibly excited for him and his family for all the opportunities ahead. Good people deserve the best, and Coach is a good one!
— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) January 1, 2024
his 2021 addendum requires he pays FAMU $50k for damages if he takes an assistant coaches job at another university
— Rattler Nation Blog (@RattlerNationFL) January 1, 2024
Per his original contract, Simmons had to remain employed through 12/31 to receive all performance incentives, which makes sense why this is becoming more heavily reported today. https://t.co/2vpWgRvOsh pic.twitter.com/Smh68oKXLW
— Alison Posey (@AlisonPosey14) January 1, 2024
Before Simmons
— Public Enemy Number 1🥷🏾 (@__ThrowItUpTo88) January 1, 2024
3-9
3-9
1-10
4-7
3-8
With Simmons
6- 5
9-2
9-3 Playoff Birth
9-2
12-1 HBCU NATIONAL CHAMPS
Thank You Coach Simmons
ESPN Adam Rittenberg and others, Reporting | Florida A&M coach Willie Simmons is expected to leave Rattlers for Duke
Source: Florida A&M coach Willie Simmons is expected to leave to become running backs coach at Duke under Manny Diaz. Simmons went 12-1 this year at FAMU, which pushed for him to stay. He last coached in the FBS as Middle Tennessee offensive coordinator in 2011.
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) January 1, 2024
I don’t believe it till Simmons say it https://t.co/6MPYgqhf2K
— 8 (@OchoDineroo) January 1, 2024
This Week in Cougars Athletics…
This Week in Cougars Athletics…@ChicagoStateMBB at K-State, Oklahoma State and UTEP…@ChiStateWBB at home against Idaho Saturday pic.twitter.com/KNOO6YL8d7
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) January 1, 2024
Gameday‼️ The Pirates begin conference play taking on the Drexel Dragons
Gameday‼️ The Pirates begin conference play taking on the Drexel Dragons.
— Hampton Men’s Basketball (@Hampton_MBB) January 1, 2024
🆚Drexel
📍Daskalakis Athltic Center
⏰12:00 PM
📺 @CBSSportsNet #WeAreHamptonU pic.twitter.com/1t8o4gnf77
Pirates in action to start the New Year!#WeAreHamptonU pic.twitter.com/ab2JWyk5Jy
— Hampton Athletics (@HUAthletics1868) January 1, 2024
Thank you God for another unpromising year 🙏🏽
Thank you God for another unpromising year 🙏🏽💕🦅 pic.twitter.com/QP8NfXb2oY
— 8 (@OchoDineroo) January 1, 2024