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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

722 of 1,330 transfers have been in the Transfer Portal for 75 days or longer

TP Stats: 722 of 1,330 transfers have been in the Transfer Portal for 75 days or longer.

That equates to 54.3% of uncommitted transfer entries that have been available for 75+ days.#TP4PT #TransferPortal pic.twitter.com/QLlJ46BpIA
— Transfer Portal for Playing Time (@TP4PT) June 17, 2024

CBB Transfer Portal Numbers by Year

2019: 1,516 Transfers
2020: 1,623 Transfers
2021: 2,454 Transfers
2022: 2,563 Transfers
2023: 2,725 Transfers
2024: 3,055 Transfers#TP4PT #TransferPortal pic.twitter.com/wFfDj3LSy3
— Transfer Portal for Playing Time (@TP4PT) June 14, 2024

TP Stats: Between Division 1 and Division 2 there are 3,055 players currently in the Transfer Portal.

D1: 2,035 Transfers
D2: 1,020 Transfers

Committed: 1,725 Transfers (56.5%)
Uncommitted: 1,330 Transfers (43.5%)#TP4PT #TransferPortal pic.twitter.com/M77pshHkNC
— Transfer Portal for Playing Time (@TP4PT) June 17, 2024

TP Stats: 1,720 of 3,055 transfer entries have committed to a new program.

That equates to 56.3% of transfer entries that have found a new home thus far.#TP4PT #TransferPortal pic.twitter.com/c8kuzZK1hR
— Transfer Portal for Playing Time (@TP4PT) June 15, 2024

FAMU NAA Northern Virginia Presents: HBCU Family & Unity Day

NOVA FAMU Alumni Chapter Presents: HBCU Family & Unity Day on July 13th! No annual kickball tourney, but we're spreading the love more widely this year! Be sure to register here: https://t.co/oxsMJOjQzP and invite all HBCU alum, family, and friends!
— NoVa FAMU (@NOVAFAMUalumni) May 19, 2024

Rattler Rewind: How FAMU 'RAC Boy' Jacquay Nunnally caught and ran his way to football stardom | Gerald Thomas III

Welcome to ‘Rattler Rewind!’ My first guest this summer is former FAMU All-American ‘RAC Boy’ Jacquay Nunnally. We talked about his rise and the current age of Rattlers football. 🏈

🎙️: @quay85

Via @TDOnline https://t.co/Q7s2eIrLwD
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) June 18, 2024

2000 FAMU Football Highlight Film https://t.co/dGL1JtSB5x via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2024

Monday, June 17, 2024

WATCH | Texas Southern University | Ocean of Soul | Summer High School & Middle School | Band Camp 2024

Texas Southern University | Ocean of Soul | Summer High School & Middle ... https://t.co/g6k7jqAApd via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2024

WATCH | FAMU Football Summer Workouts (Behind The Scenes With TK) Ep.2

FAMU Football Summer Workouts (Behind The Scenes With TK) Ep.2 https://t.co/9d6TaUf3qj via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 18, 2024

Korey Fortson (‘24 GA)- crushes this ball deep to CF for a double & RBI. @FAMU_Baseball commit has reached safely in all 4 games of the #WWBA for @ECAstrosNavy17U

Korey Fortson (‘24 GA)- crushes this ball deep to CF for a double & RBI. @FAMU_Baseball commit has reached safely in all 4 games of the #WWBA for @ECAstrosNavy17U pic.twitter.com/tU71tBFOAD
— Perfect Game Georgia (@PG_Georgia) June 17, 2024

Today, University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt appointed Dr. Andrea Stewart as interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, effective July 1.

On Monday, University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt appointed Dr. Andrea Stewart as interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, effective July 1.

Dr. Stewart, currently serving as provost and vice chancellor of Academic Affairs, will… pic.twitter.com/wiDcZyyesd
— UAPB Official (@uapbinfo) June 17, 2024

Top 10 Returning FCS Interior Offensive Linemen Entering 2024 Season | Zachary McKinnell

Top 10 Returning FCS Interior Offensive Linemen Entering 2024 Season
🗞️: https://t.co/BgZCaFjAmv
📸: Dave Eggen/Inertia pic.twitter.com/4it8eZmVkt
— FCS Football Central (@The__Bluebloods) June 17, 2024

UPDATED | 637 FBS-to-FCS Transfers; FAMU Reloads With 27 Transfers | Sam Herder

Beautiful Monday we’re having in Tallahassee. Wouldn’t you say, #SophisticatedRattler ? pic.twitter.com/BbO23lbkI2
— .... (@91_SMOKE) June 17, 2024

Updated transfer trackers

400 FCS-to-FCS Transfers: https://t.co/gREjcz0x3N

364 FCS-to-FBS Transfers: https://t.co/cJomfEDPaP

637 FBS-to-FCS Transfers: https://t.co/YEkF0Pf43C
— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) June 17, 2024

The BEST HEAD COACH in the STATE of FLORIDA from 2021-2023 - Willie Simmons at FAMU

The BEST HEAD COACH in the STATE of FLORIDA from 2021-2023

Willie Simmons at FAMU

30-6 and WON the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP last Season!!!

No HC in the State of Florida had a better record!!!! pic.twitter.com/ZMTT8Gzspn
— Life and Football (@LifeandBall) June 17, 2024

WATCH | Part 2: Sunday Sitdown with Coach Dawn Thornton | Mo Carter

In part 2 with Dawn Thornton (@DivaCoachAAMU), we chat about:

- Delta Sigma Theta (@dstinc1913)
- Her favorite TV shows
- Her Favorite #HBCU actors & entertainershttps://t.co/PSd5eDntCE #SWAC #AAMU @hbculegends @MyBCSN1 @HBCUSiriusXM142 @southexclusives @WOODY_THEGREAT
— Mo Carter (@MoCarterFOX54) June 17, 2024

CAU Athletics is excited to announce the hiring of Trennis Grant as the Ninth Head Baseball Coach in program history! ⚾️

CAU Athletics is excited to announce the hiring of Trennis Grant as the Ninth Head Baseball Coach in program history! ⚾️🐾

📰 https://t.co/HMPRvqoy4s #GoPanthers🐾 | #WeAreCAU
— Clark Atlanta Panthers 🐾 (@cauathletics) June 17, 2024

After conducting a national search, Johnson C. Smith University Director of Athletics Dr. Denisha Hendricks has named Da'Nesha Miller the new women's volleyball head coach

After conducting a national search, Johnson C. Smith University Director of Athletics Dr. Denisha Hendricks has named Da'Nesha Miller the new women's volleyball head coach. Miller brings a wealth of experience, determination, and enthusiasm to the role! pic.twitter.com/O6aJQw0518
— JCSU Athletics (@JCSUSports) June 17, 2024

Alabama A&M Women's Bowling Among Top NTCA All-Academic Scholar Teams

Alabama A&M Women's Bowling Among Top NTCA All-Academic Scholar Teams#BeADawg24 https://t.co/c0NK6rKtG8
— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) June 17, 2024

2024 TSU Football Gameday Information - Nissan Stadium Update

📢 Attention Big Blue family! Get ready for some exciting changes at @NissanStadium this fall. From parking to tailgating and seating, construction of the new stadium means things will be different on gameday 🚧🏟️

📺: https://t.co/Xtn0YDnWki #RoarCity x #GUTS
— Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) June 17, 2024

MIAA Honors Four LU Softball Players

Four members of @LUMO_Softball made the MIAA Honor Roll - https://t.co/pd4DNsaul8 #miaasb #GBT
— Lincoln University (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) June 17, 2024

Alvin Parker Named Black College Football Hall of Fame National Coach of the Year

Alvin Parker Named Black College Football Hall of Fame National Coach of the Year https://t.co/f6428W1tNX
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2024

Campbell Named Senior Associate Athletics Director For Student Services

@MorganStBears🐻 has announced the hiring of Keshia Campbell as Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student Services.
📰 https://t.co/77m8IewVli #MorganState @UnderArmour @MEACSports #GoBears🔶🔷 pic.twitter.com/JJmBeIp1zh
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) June 17, 2024

Was Willie Simmons Snubbed as the BCF Coach of the Year? FAMU gives Patrick Crarey a HUGE Bonus | Locked On HBCU

Was Willie Simmons Snubbed as the BCF Coach of the Year? FAMU gives Patr... https://t.co/vuaIIdaZ3m via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2024

First-ever HBCU All-Stars International Team to practice in Atlanta

First-ever HBCU All-Stars International Team to practice in Atlanta https://t.co/kLZ8toq9R6
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2024

Grambling State Football to Play Ohio State in 2025

https://t.co/ELXwOToEwo
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2024

Grambling State Football to Play Ohio State in 2025#GramFam | #ThisIsTheG https://t.co/pKF6pvAItQ
— Grambling State Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) June 17, 2024

National Mascot day for THE best mascot in CFB 🌰 pic.twitter.com/CLPDBAJlZl
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) June 17, 2024

Sunday, June 16, 2024

Alabama A&M board silent on offer to buy Birmingham-Southern as residents rally in support | Hannah Denham

Alabama A&M board silent on offer to buy Birmingham-Southern as residents rally in support https://t.co/Z5rvLE8Roe
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2024

Jace Wilson Invited To The Manning Passing Academy Camp, Talks About Texas Southern's Mission For The Season | Kyle T. Mosley

The Texas Southern QB is honored for Archie Manning to invite him the Manning Passing Academy.@jaceHollywood16 | @CoachPJWilson | @HBCULegends | @Ktmoze | @TSUFootball https://t.co/2qlkKDz3Iq
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) June 16, 2024

The 2024 Colzie, Ellenwood & Yilmaz Rattler Booster Golf Tournament

https://t.co/9gxRSDtuv9?
— Kelvin Rosier (@RosierKelvin) June 16, 2024

Six Women Who Found Success After Attending an HBCU | Giana Levy

Six Women Who Found Success After Attending an HBCU https://t.co/UZnaS8AJDz
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 16, 2024