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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

2024 Pro Bowl Games: Complete AFC roster revealed

2024 Pro Bowl Games: Complete AFC roster revealed https://t.co/ILOmkacbDR
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 4, 2024

First set of player equipment arrived at @seniorbowl HQ for 2024 game - Virginia State CB Willie Drew (@_kingdrew11) | Jim Nagy

First set of player equipment arrived at @seniorbowl HQ for 2024 game - Virginia State CB Willie Drew (@_kingdrew11).

The #BestoftheBest will be on practice field one month from today.

Practices can be seen on 📺 @nflnetwork, @espn, & NFL+ app.#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™️ pic.twitter.com/wxNv6WHPOq
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) January 3, 2024

Congrats to Terron Armstead (UAPB), Michael Strahan (TSU), and Aeneas Williams (SU) on being named to the @seniorbowl 75th Anniversary Team!

𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐃💪🏾
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Congrats to our very own @T_Armstead72 on being named to the @seniorbowl 75th Anniversary Team!

💻: https://t.co/w8cuUHV279 #𝐍𝐅𝐋𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐱 #𝐈𝐭𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 🦁 pic.twitter.com/2ttXVUgbCk
— 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 🏈 (@UAPBLionsFB) November 28, 2023

Congratulations to the GCAC Women’s Basketball Players of the Week!

Congratulations to the GCAC Women’s Basketball Players of the Week!

Player of the Week: Myia Yelder, Philander Smith

In the game against Central Methodist (MO), Myia Yelder of Philander Smith University delivered a notable performance, playing 39 minutes. pic.twitter.com/yp9tY0DQhk
— Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (@GCACSports) January 4, 2024

2024 @Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl Selection: MONTERIO HUNT WR, @alcornstateu

2024 @Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl Selection:

MONTERIO HUNT
WR, @alcornstateu #LegacyBound pic.twitter.com/1kGxLTWfS6
— HBCU LEGACY BOWL (@HBCULegacyBowl) January 3, 2024

Billy Rolle would be the perfect choice as FAMU's next football coach: Guest opinion | Vaughn Wilson

Billy Rolle would be the perfect choice as FAMU's next football coach: Guest opinion https://t.co/z7y4tHOjYO via @tdonline
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 4, 2024

WATCH | The O&G StrikeZone | January 3, 2024 | Are we going the right direction?

The O&G StrikeZone | January 3, 2024 | Are we going the right direction? https://t.co/OuGv8dQyoU
— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) January 4, 2024

Get the Point... "What if" vs. "What is" regarding HBCU Football | Chuck Hobbs, Tallahassee's Award-winning writer

"What if" vs. "What is" regarding HBCU Football https://t.co/d3eL6xdp3F via @InsightNews
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 4, 2024

Texas Southern University Schedules Another Interview With Brett Maxie For Head Coach Position | Kyle T. Mosley

Texas Southern University Schedules Another Interview With Brett Maxie For Head Coach Position#TexasSouthern | @HBCULegends | @KTMOZE | #SWAC

Interview: https://t.co/0YZhReKiv0 https://t.co/0YZhReKiv0 pic.twitter.com/XyNi5UcPvf
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) January 4, 2024

Bowl Rankings 5 to 8: Great Bowls That Mattered| Cricket Celebration Bowl Ranked #7 | Exceeds Pre-Bowl Matchup Ranking: 12 | CollegeFootballNews.com

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

Bowl Rankings 5 to 8: Great Bowls That Mattered https://t.co/gkNuQFqsjW
— College Football News (@ColFootballNews) January 3, 2024

"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

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

2024 @Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl Selection: MARCUS RILEY WR, @FAMU_1887

2024 @Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl Selection:

MARCUS RILEY
WR, @FAMU_1887 #LegacyBound pic.twitter.com/8o1bllSUfa
— HBCU LEGACY BOWL (@HBCULegacyBowl) January 3, 2024

Let Florida A&M coach hear only ‘thanks, congrats and best wishes’ as he leaves HBCUs | Deron Pops Snyder

My latest: "Let #FAMU's #WillieSimmons hear only 'thanks, congrats & best wishes' as he leaves #HBCUs" https://t.co/OPYSl6qUOq
— Deron Pops Snyder (@DeronSnyder) January 3, 2024

My latest: #SWAC #FAMU #HBCUs https://t.co/8AGVvkRu09
— Deron Pops Snyder (@DeronSnyder) January 2, 2024

Multiple transfers reassured their commitment to FAMU last night, following the departure of HC Willie Simmons 🐍🔥

Multiple transfers reassured their commitment to FAMU last night, following the departure of HC Willie Simmons 🐍🔥

• Montra Edwards, DT (JUCO)
• A’Ceon Cobb, WR (FAU)
• Amari Johnson, WR (UCF)@montraedwards44 @ACE_COBB1 @_OneSeven__ pic.twitter.com/pigvHjMlkh
— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) January 3, 2024

FAMU LB Jordan Moore declares for '24 NFL Draft

Proverbs 3:5-6..🧎🏾 pic.twitter.com/pRrgPBSS9r
— Jordan moore (@jo_moore20) January 3, 2024

I want to coach at FAMU one day. That place really changed my life
— Jordan moore (@jo_moore20) December 27, 2023

Won a Conference championship, a National championship, and got a college degree all within 4 months. THANK YOU GOD!🙏
— Jordan moore (@jo_moore20) December 17, 2023

2024 @Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl Selection: ARRINGTON TAYLOR OL, @pvamu

2024 @Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl Selection:

ARRINGTON TAYLOR
OL, @pvamu #LegacyBound pic.twitter.com/Yk4Rb2kSGM
— HBCU LEGACY BOWL (@HBCULegacyBowl) January 3, 2024

Coming for the food, staying for the company. Excited to represent @FAMU_FB at the 2024 @AFCWA_ORG Breakfast!

Coming for the food, staying for the company. Excited to represent @FAMU_FB at the 2024 @AFCWA_ORG Breakfast! #SkinnyOLCoach https://t.co/DW5uyl0ISG
— Coach Henry (@CoachHen501) January 3, 2024

Congratulations to Tallahassee City Commissioner Curtis Richardson for winning the @famufb helmet autographed by the former Head Coach Willie Simmons 🎉

Congratulations to Tallahassee City Commissioner Curtis Richardson for winning the @famufb helmet autographed by the former Head Coach Willie Simmons 🎉 Thank you to everyone who participated in the #FAMU Silent Auction for Fall 2023. Bidding is officially closed.#FAMU #History pic.twitter.com/PbqSNgc1XV
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) January 3, 2024

MEAC Announces Weekly Men's Basketball Honors, presented by Coca-Cola

MEAC Announces Weekly Men's Basketball Honors, presented by Coca-Cola@UMESHawkSports @DSUHornets @HUBisonSports https://t.co/0aXe1MqjEy
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) January 3, 2024

Bethune-Cookman releases 2024 football schedule | Kevin Kelley

Bethune-Cookman releases 2024 football schedule

Details:⬇️https://t.co/7U20uxva6G
— FBSchedules.com (@FBSchedules) January 3, 2024

@BCUsoftball announces 2024 schedule

Ready to knock 2024 out of the park?@BCUsoftball announces 2024 schedule. #𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐬 | #𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 https://t.co/isE8VhYle6
— Bethune-Cookman Athletics (@BCUAthletics) January 2, 2024

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Spartans Fall in Knoxville at No. 5 Tennessee | Highlights

Spartans Fall in Knoxville at No. 5 Tennesseehttps://t.co/LxPgnOGtiC
— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) January 3, 2024

Norfolk State Spartans vs. Tennessee Volunteers: Full Highlights https://t.co/hOoR19x4fR
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 3, 2024

Norfolk State University against Tennessee, Thompson–Boling Arena attendance 17,000 pic.twitter.com/xYYaf8bBAP
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) January 3, 2024

FCS highest winning percentage during 2020s:

Mess Around & Find Out!!!

Rattler Nation Don’t Play!!! @FAMU_FB pic.twitter.com/9N8Ucq9Ep8
— Ryan Smith #SmittyRock (@RSmittyRock) January 3, 2024

FCS most wins during 2020s:
47: South Dakota St
44: North Dakota St
33: Jackson St, Montana, UIW

FCS highest winning percentage during 2020s:
.870: South Dakota St (47-7)
.864: James Madison (19-3)
.839: Sam Houston (26-5)
.833: Florida A&M (30-6)
.800: North Dakota St (44-11)
— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) January 2, 2024

FCS Longest Active Winning Streaks

Overall
25: South Dakota State
9: Austin Peay, Florida A&M

Home
26: Montana St
19: FAMU
18: SDSU
15: St. Thomas (15 FCS; 31 dating to D-III)

Road
8: SDSU
5: UIW, Yale

Conference
18: SDSU, MVFC (17 reg season)
15: FAMU, SWAC
11: Drake, PFL
— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) November 19, 2023

A look back at 2023!!!

1 +2 = GO HUNT!!! pic.twitter.com/xgwmsbGVvO
— Ryan Smith #SmittyRock (@RSmittyRock) December 31, 2023

As 2023 comes to an end ….
1 +2 = GO HUNT!!! pic.twitter.com/zVXluuV3Yy
— Ryan Smith #SmittyRock (@RSmittyRock) December 30, 2023

Florida A&M's WR Marcus Riley declares for 2024 NFL Draft

❤️ pic.twitter.com/l5B7QO7pMh
— Marcus Riley 🛸 (@YacBullet) January 3, 2024

OPENING KICKOFF RETURN 🤯 FAMU RUNS IT BACK VS. JACKSON STATE | ESPN Coll... https://t.co/RgnG4Zjfh7 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 3, 2024

WATCH | Ep 475, Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab with Doc, Mike, and Charles

Ep 475, Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab with Doc, Mike, and Charles https://t.co/0VTvS3qGIh via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 3, 2024

Who will lead the next chapter of FAMU football? Here are some possible early targets. | Gerald Thomas III

The search is on for #FAMU’s next head football coach. But who will it be? Here’s some possible early targets in the search to be the next head Rattler. 🏈

Via @TDOnline https://t.co/yZarigFQ3s
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) January 3, 2024