FAMU hopes to have a high-octane offense this season. Personnel will be slightly different, though. Here’s the Rattlers offensive intel for 2024. 🏈
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) July 14, 2024
Via @TDOnline https://t.co/ZXLvRK3h0w
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Sunday, July 14, 2024
Offensive Outlook: Here's how FAMU football's offense stacks up for the 2024 season | Gerald Thomas III
Today marks the 9-year anniversary of the tragic death of #SandraBland (PVAMU 2009 alumna, Sigma Gamma Rho sorority)
Today marks the 9-year anniversary of the tragic death of #SandraBland.
— The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center (@TheKingCenter) July 13, 2024
Her story remains a powerful reminder of the work we must continue to do for justice and human dignity.
Let us honor her memory by pledging to #BeLove, thereby committing ourselves to compassion, courage,… pic.twitter.com/tbVamXmhuM
For those who asked about donating to save Talladegas Gymnastics; a link has been sent directly to me from their program! | Black College Exp Journalist
For those who asked about donating to save Talladegas Gymnastics; a link has been sent directly to me from their program! https://t.co/qn1q4TtSb2
— Black College Exp Journalist (@BlackCollegeExp) July 14, 2024
@FAMU_Baseball signee @Jay_Campbell_23 opened today's American Legion N. FL Dist. Tournament game with a lead-off 💣
@FAMU_Baseball signee @Jay_Campbell_23 opened today's Am Legion N. FL Dist. Tourn game with a lead-off 💣, sparking the team's first inning tear, one ending with 13 runs scored, on way to a 19-3 4-inning mercy rule. Jay went 2-3 with 2 rbis, all in the 1st frame. #Proud #T136X👊 pic.twitter.com/Zuo6S4xtZP
— T13 Baseball (@T13Beisbol) July 14, 2024
Tigers look to rebuild for ’24 SWAC season | Tanner Spearman
A dramatic win at Texas Southern was a nice way for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to finish the 2023 football season, and UAPB will have a chance to repeat that success this fall. https://t.co/Q9cYbaaAmV
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 14, 2024
Saturday, July 13, 2024
WATCH | Its Colzie at the Top | Fangs Up Podcast
Its Colzie at the Top https://t.co/NHqq1jd5DQ via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 14, 2024
WATCH | Coach Willie Simmons | 2024 O&G Awards Acceptance | The O&G StrikeZone
Coach Willie Simmons | 2024 O&G Awards Acceptance | The O&G StrikeZone https://t.co/peLbKn2BvK via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 14, 2024
MLB HBCU CLASSIC | TSU "Ocean of Soul" Marching Band | Field Performance 2024
MLB HBCU CLASSIC | TSU "Ocean of Soul" Marching Band | Field Performance... https://t.co/q0r4a9qHdZ via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 13, 2024
Talladega College cuts gymnastics program after first season | Lynne Keenum
Talladega College cuts gymnastics program after first season https://t.co/ud3mfpO4fg
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 13, 2024
Florida A&M students react to the resignation of President Larry Robinson | Adrian Andrews, Brandon Scobey
The latest from WFSU News: Florida A&M students react to the resignation of President Larry Robinson Sign up: https://t.co/HrsHwc5QdK https://t.co/kUrZpne5Ld
— WFSU Public Media (@WFSUmedia) July 12, 2024
Morehouse and FAMU presidents step down; here’s who alums want next | Rashad Milligan
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 13, 2024
Krispy Kreme August 1st Get your Dean Dozen and also will have hats to purchase at all Tallahassee locations 🍩🍩 #DeanMeUp
Krispy Kreme August 1st Get your Dean Dozen and also will have hats to purchase at all Tallahassee locations 🍩🍩 #DeanMeUp pic.twitter.com/imbwreVFzc
— Kelvin Dean Jr 🦹🏾♂️🦹🏾♂️ (@thekelvindean) July 13, 2024
FAMU football lands former Florida State receiver Goldie Lawrence from NCAA Transfer Portal | Gerald Thomas III
ICYMI: The FSU-to-FAMU pipeline continues. Former Seminoles WR Goldie Lawrence (@1goneScore) announced he’s coming to the Highest of Seven Hills to help the Rattlers defend their Black College Football National Championship. 🏈
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) July 13, 2024
Via @TDOnline https://t.co/BEGCnkFGxW
These three Visitors aren’t visiting anymore. They will finish out the 2024 season in yellow😎| Gerald Thomas III
FAMU ➡️ Savannah
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) July 13, 2024
Welcome to the home team 🫡🍌
Well deserved @tyboooley https://t.co/9Y8C1AdFNf
HBCU Swingman Classic: American League Holds Off National League's Rally In Ninth Inning To Win HBCU All-Star Game | Kyle T. Mosley
HBCU Swingman Classic: American League Holds Off National League's Rally In Ninth Inning To Win HBCU All-Star Game#MLB | @HBCULegends | @BlackSportsInchttps://t.co/DU9WpB15A8
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) July 13, 2024
Locating starting QBs vital for SWAC West | Tanner Spearman
One of the main goals for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in fall camp will be identifying a starting quarterback. The same will be true for several other teams in the SWAC West Division, including Southern. https://t.co/JiO4ajwooY
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 13, 2024
There's been a double shooting at Wise High School. Wise was hosting a candlelight vigil for Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson who died in a tragic car crash earlier this week.
BREAKING: There's been a double shooting at Wise High School. Wise was hosting a candlelight vigil for Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson who died in a tragic car crash earlier this week. pic.twitter.com/IQL4p8GJ09
— DC Maryland Virginia (@DMVFollowers) July 13, 2024
posting more about the shooting on our https://t.co/d3rpgKeMBV pic.twitter.com/a6nzatdfY4
— DC Maryland Virginia (@DMVFollowers) July 13, 2024
Howard University plans to build a new, $650 million hospital directly in front of its existing facility
Howard University plans to build a new, $650 million hospital directly in front of its existing facility. https://t.co/5GKJQgThQ6
— NBC4 Washington (@nbcwashington) July 12, 2024
FAMU President Dr. Larry Robinson announces plans to step down
BREAKING: FAMU President Dr. Larry Robinson announces plans to step down.https://t.co/M5RhpTIW1Y
— WCTV Eyewitness News (@WCTV) July 12, 2024
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) July 12, 2024
Listen - HBCUs Hit With Major Changes, SIAC Media Day Recap, NCAA Elevates HBCU Programs To Division II | Kyle T. Mosley
Listen - HBCUs Hit With Major Changes, SIAC Media Day Recap, NCAA Elevates HBCU Programs To Division II@HBCULegends | @ktmoze | @BlackSportsInc
— Black Sports Insiders (@blacksportsinc) July 13, 2024
🎙️ Listen: https://t.co/zx8KRPuGbu 🎙️ pic.twitter.com/zRBuzkgpAq
The G-Men's Jourdan Smith will make his NBA debut tonight! | Kyle T. Mosley
The G-Men's Jourdan Smith will make his NBA debut tonight!@gsutigers_mbb | @hbculegends | @blacksportsinc | #NBA | #GramFamhttps://t.co/FQMRFlgY6T
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) July 13, 2024
WATCH | Checking in from BP with @tyboooley of @FAMU_Baseball at the HBCU Swingman Classic presented by @TMobile & powered by @MLBPA & @Baseball_YDF ⚾️🔥
Checking in from BP with @tyboooley of @FAMU_Baseball at the HBCU Swingman Classic presented by @TMobile & powered by @MLBPA & @Baseball_YDF ⚾️🔥 pic.twitter.com/6D41RlKa2J
— MLBDevelops (@MLBDevelops) July 13, 2024
Lights, Camera, Swingman 🌟
— MLBDevelops (@MLBDevelops) July 12, 2024
The top D1 HBCU athletes take the stage at the HBCU Swingman Classic presented by @TMobile & powered by the @MLBPA and @baseball_ydf TONIGHT at 8pm ET on MLB Network‼️ pic.twitter.com/7CxCgFfv6f
Ty Jackson and Caleb Granger arrived to the HBCU Swingman Classic and got some major gear!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/T8ba8cYubi
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) July 11, 2024
Ty Jackson has RANGE 😂#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/z0h468GErF
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) July 11, 2024
WATCH | @TigerBorom of @GramSt_Bsb with the two-run double to give the American League the lead and win at the #HBCUSwingmanClassic ‼️
That MVP Moment 😎💥 @TigerBorom of @GramSt_Bsb with the two-run double to give the American League the lead and win at the #HBCUSwingmanClassic ‼️ pic.twitter.com/ZpyWhLljvU
— MLBDevelops (@MLBDevelops) July 13, 2024
The American League takes the W at the HBCU Swingman Classic and celebrates ... with backflips! pic.twitter.com/zAyB2wAHoy
— MLB (@MLB) July 13, 2024
And that’s a wrap on a successful HBCU Swingman Classic in Texas!
— Black Play-by-Play Fund (@BlackPxPFund) July 13, 2024
@MLB and @MLBNetwork continue to outdo themselves in all areas of supporting us and our mission pic.twitter.com/siEE07OyfD
Griffey-led Swingman Classic a hit in Arlington | Kennedi Landry
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 13, 2024
Robert Tate Jr. slides in for the triple ‼️ #HBCUSwingmanClassic pic.twitter.com/uzGKNmlg8r
— MLBDevelops (@MLBDevelops) July 13, 2024
Friday, July 12, 2024
WATCH | Post game questions with undefeated Ty Jackson
Post game questions with undefeated Ty Jackson.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/niF8Tjn1Ij
— Florida A&M Baseball ⚾️ (@FAMU_Baseball) July 13, 2024