The HBCU Football Season begins on August 24th in Atlanta, Georgia with a clash between @FAMU_FB and @NorfolkStateFB in the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off. Watch as Digital Reporter Thai Floyd gives a brief introduction of both teams. See you in the A! pic.twitter.com/6olRRONwB0
— Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge (@MEAC_SWAC) July 16, 2024
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024
WATCH | The HBCU Football Season begins on August 24th in Atlanta, Georgia with a clash between @FAMU_FB and @NorfolkStateFB in the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off
Help us welcome Quaneshia Armstrong back home to GSU as our new Senior Associate VP of Finance
Help us welcome Quaneshia Armstrong back home to GSU as our new Senior Associate VP of Finance. In her role, Armstrong will spearhead financial and operational efficiency across various departments, ensuring effective resource management. Read more at https://t.co/cT7BlQthAN. pic.twitter.com/5cGPww4OKX
— Grambling State Univ (@Grambling1901) July 16, 2024
Congratulations to Jamal Marshal on earning a well-deserved spot on the All-SWAC 2nd Team Defense! 🏈🎉
PVAMUFB: Congratulations to Jamal Marshal on earning a well-deserved spot on the All-SWAC 2nd Team Defense! 🏈🎉 pic.twitter.com/SIZoDlfutj
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) July 16, 2024
VP Sykes is named the @_WomenLeaders 2024 Nike Division I FCS Executive of the Year following the 2023-24 year
🚨 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜 𝗙𝗖𝗦 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 🚨
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) July 17, 2024
VP Sykes is named the @_WomenLeaders 2024 Nike Division I FCS Executive of the Year following the 2023-24 year.
📰 https://t.co/DKWoYMIRBX#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers pic.twitter.com/Jlqv27D2SB
Congratulations to JSU alumnus Dr. Donald W. Comer on being selected as the interim president of Lane College
#JSUAlums - Congratulations to JSU alumnus Dr. Donald W. Comer on being selected as the interim president of Lane College. Dr. Comer, earned his executive Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education from Jackson State University in 2023. pic.twitter.com/Bx8aMJ5Ivf
— Jackson State U. (@JacksonStateU) July 16, 2024
Huge congratulations to Defensive Lineman CJ Pressley, Jr. for making the All-SWAC 1st Team Defense! Your hard work and dedication have paid off!
PVAMUFB: Huge congratulations to Defensive Lineman CJ Pressley, Jr. for making the All-SWAC 1st Team Defense! Your hard work and dedication have paid off! pic.twitter.com/EEHhJPJmjy
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) July 16, 2024
We love a good @theswac uniform don't we!! All 12 schools resumed mannequin arguments! 👀
We love a good @theswac uniform don't we!! All 12 schools resumed mannequin arguments! 👀 pic.twitter.com/Puek1WYQAj
— Black College Exp Journalist (@BlackCollegeExp) July 17, 2024
Pair of Wildcats Named Preseason All-SWAC Postseason Honorees
Pair of Wildcats Named Preseason All-SWAC Postseason Honorees https://t.co/Ml5YT823M7
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 17, 2024
Southern football adds four transfers, including special teams help | Jim Kleinpeter
Southern football adds four transfers, including special teams help https://t.co/dkBdvKYVVi via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 17, 2024
See where Southern is predicted to finish in SWAC West and which players made preseason teams | Jim Kleinpeter
See where Southern is predicted to finish in SWAC West and which players made preseason teams https://t.co/0hgYkdnfFz via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 17, 2024
Southern coach Terrence Graves still getting daily 'education' after 31 years in profession | Jim Kleinpeter
Southern coach Terrence Graves still getting daily 'education' after 31 years in profession https://t.co/8hYqgojNVW via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 17, 2024
Jackson State men’s basketball has released its 2024-25 schedule, which features five teams that participated in the NCAA Tournament this past season
Jackson State men’s basketball has released its 2024-25 schedule, which features five teams that participated in the NCAA Tournament this past season. https://t.co/O4V1LCg9CK
— WLBT 3 On Your Side (@WLBT) July 16, 2024
WATCH | Myles Crawley named @theswac Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. Crawley threw for 2,303 yards and 16 touchdowns last season
Myles Crawley named @theswac Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. Crawley threw for 2,303 yards and 16 touchdowns last season, improving @GSUFootball01's passing offense from 11th in the SWAC in 2022 to 5th in 2023. Grambling predicted to finish 3rd in the West this season.… pic.twitter.com/0JhTgxuAkb
— Megan Murray (@meganmurraytv) July 16, 2024
Where Jackson State football is picked to finish in 2024 SWAC preseason poll | J.T. Keith
Where Jackson State football is picked to finish in 2024 SWAC preseason poll https://t.co/iya58oWhpa via @clarionledger
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 17, 2024
JSU’s Sonic Boom of the South receives proclamation and resolution | Garrett Busby
Leaders with Jackson State say this is a huge honor not only for the legendary Sonic Boom but for all HBCUs. https://t.co/xm1imST9fM
— WLBT 3 On Your Side (@WLBT) July 16, 2024
WATCH | SWAC Media Day in Birmingham Hear from @CoachTaylor010 of JSU, Alcorn State’s @CoachCedThomas and MVSU’s @Coach_kwade and their players before kick off! | Joe Cook
SWAC Media Day in Birmingham
— Joe Cook (@JoeCookSports) July 16, 2024
Hear from @CoachTaylor010 of JSU, Alcorn State’s @CoachCedThomas and MVSU’s @Coach_kwade and their players before kick off!
@KINGross941@EsaiasGuthrie
@evanhenry74 @kvng_truck @MalachiBailey pic.twitter.com/tZuP2DtJKj
2024 SWAC Football Media Day from Sheraton Birmingham
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) July 16, 2024
* Jackson State Univetsity
* Coach T.C. Taylor
* DB Esaias Guthrie
* OL Evan Henry pic.twitter.com/o3xzzlifYH
Live from Birmingham for @theswac Media Day📍
— Jerry Humphrey III (@Jerryhump3) July 16, 2024
Hornet nation I’ll have you covered with all things @BamaStateFB pic.twitter.com/uSDUqRZM7d
Say hello to the newest members of the 2024-25 @LadyAggieBall squad! 🗣️
Aggie Nation, say hello to the newest members of the 2024-25 @LadyAggieBall squad! 🗣️🗣️ Welcome to AggieLand, ladies! 💙💛@LadyAggieBall x #AggiePride pic.twitter.com/CJVpJOH4A3
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) July 16, 2024
𝑺𝒆𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒏 𝑴𝒊𝒂𝒎𝒊 🏖️
𝑺𝒆𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒏 𝑴𝒊𝒂𝒎𝒊 🏖️#SWARMAS1 x #WhereHistoryisMade pic.twitter.com/Kb7lv4SzSx
— Bama State Athletics (@BamaStateSports) July 16, 2024
WATCH | Mickey Joseph making it very clear at SWAC Media Day that Grambing is where he wants to b
"To say I'm using it as a stepping stone to get back to the Power 5? No."
— Megan Murray (@meganmurraytv) July 16, 2024
Mickey Joseph making it very clear at SWAC Media Day that Grambing is where he wants to be. @GSUFootball01 @GSU_TIGERS #GramFam @KNOE8 @theswac pic.twitter.com/q533Dro2qs
Can’t make the game? No problem as the full television schedule has been announced
Can’t make the game? No problem as the full television schedule has been announced #BeADawg24 pic.twitter.com/T1qspg5grm
— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) July 16, 2024
Alabama State Head Coach Eddie Robinson Jr. Reflects On The Passing Of Jacoby Jones | Kyle T. Mosley
Alabama State Head Coach Eddie Robinson Jr. Reflects On The Passing Of Jacoby Jones@BamaStateFB | @HBCULegends | #NOLA | #SWAC | @BlackSportsInchttps://t.co/Lgla3h4XrX
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) July 16, 2024
Crawley Named SWAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, Martin and Robinson Earn Preseason All-SWAC Honors
Crawley Named SWAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, Martin and Robinson Earn Preseason All-SWAC Honors#GramFam | #ThisIsTheG | #RestoreTheOrder🐯https://t.co/KeSSocI5qj
— Grambling State Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) July 16, 2024
Langston Places 78 on SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll
Langston Places 78 on SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll #goLions X #OneRoar https://t.co/s16cwofuwH
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) July 16, 2024
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻? 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲'𝘀 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺... 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗪‼️
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻? 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲'𝘀 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺... 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗪‼️#BeADawg24 pic.twitter.com/5skalFQ4ph
— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) July 16, 2024
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀#𝗕𝗲𝗔𝗗𝗮𝘄𝗴𝟮𝟰https://t.co/cgUVVSKOfX
— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) July 16, 2024
WATCH | The CHAMPS take over Birmingham for SWAC Media Day.
The CHAMPS take over Birmingham for SWAC Media Day. #FAMU | #Rattlers | #RELOAD | #REPEAT pic.twitter.com/BZvn9d6UCh
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) July 16, 2024
Just a couple of CHAMPS in Birmingham for the 2024 SWAC Media Day. #FAMU | #Rattlers | #RELOAD | #REPEAT pic.twitter.com/GgujrKl4PW
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) July 16, 2024
Colzie says players leaving to the FBS level allowed them to get players from that level, too.
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) July 16, 2024
FAMU has the most FBS-to-FCS transfers. https://t.co/o8RpWPcttL