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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

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

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
— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) January 2, 2024

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. 🐍🔥

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
— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) December 22, 2023

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

FAMU football players backing assistant head coach James Colzie III as next head coach https://t.co/ErOoW4OJXc
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) January 1, 2024

INTERIM HEAD COACH JAMES COLZIE III BIO

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

Simmons Report: https://t.co/eEUd5xsG8s https://t.co/eEUd5xsG8s
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) January 1, 2024

Congratulations to @HCWillieSimmons!!! He has accepted the running backs coach position at Duke University.
"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
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) January 1, 2024

Official from FAMU, Willie Simmons is heading to Duke.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀

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
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) January 1, 2024

pic.twitter.com/8iODukrmQR
— 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!

To Donate: https://t.co/M6t8soVgJN pic.twitter.com/ko9eeBVlLk
— FAMU National Alumni (@FAMUNationalAA) January 1, 2024

A little over 48 hours later:
$126,655.90
HAPPY NEW YEAR, RATTLERS!

Link: https://t.co/M6t8soVgJN
— FAMU National Alumni (@FAMUNationalAA) January 1, 2024

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
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
— Public Enemy Number 1🥷🏾 (@__ThrowItUpTo88) January 1, 2024

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.

🆚Drexel
📍Daskalakis Athltic Center
⏰12:00 PM
📺 @CBSSportsNet #WeAreHamptonU pic.twitter.com/1t8o4gnf77
— Hampton Men’s Basketball (@Hampton_MBB) January 1, 2024

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

Sunday, December 31, 2023

#UAPBWomensHoops Career Day from Beck and Peat Spark Lady Lions in 103-87 Win Over McNeese State

#UAPBWomensHoops Career Day from Beck and Peat Spark Lady Lions in 103-87 Win Over McNeese State https://t.co/DpL3beYGqY
— 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 (@UAPBLionsRoar) January 1, 2024