My fellow residents in RALEIGH, NC…By the power vested in me, I hereby wish you a Happy LeVelle Moton Day! 🎉🎈🎊
— LeVelle Moton (@LeVelleMoton) September 2, 2024
May your neighbors RESPECT You! Trouble NEGLECT you, the angels PROTECT you, and heaven Accept you. God bless you all. Have an Amazing Day! 🙏🏾❤️🎈#GBMS #VelleCares pic.twitter.com/xWCscGz9Tn
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Monday, September 2, 2024
My fellow residents in RALEIGH, NC…By the power vested in me, I hereby wish you a Happy LeVelle Moton Day! 🎉🎈🎊
Just Added to the 2024 Deacon Jones Trophy Watch List: @TSUTigersFB QB Draylen Ellis
Just Added to the 2024 Deacon Jones Trophy Watch List: @TSUTigersFB QB Draylen Ellis.
— BlackCollegeFootball (@BCFHOF) September 2, 2024
Ellis completed 21-of-33 passes for a career-best 356 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Tigers to their first 1-0 start since 2019. pic.twitter.com/eGhqhjnyzr
CIAA favorite VSU hopes 'Classic' win is springboard, as it was for VUU | John O'Connor
Favorite in @CIAAForLife, @VSUsports, hopes 'Classic' win is springboard, as it was for @VUUPanthers last season. https://t.co/WoDPTwCo1x via @RTDSports
— John O'Connor (@RTDjohnoconnor) September 2, 2024
McCree's performance in the Norfolk State Tournament awards her MEAC weekly honors!!
McCree's performance in the Norfolk State Tournament awards her MEAC weekly honors!!#GoldStandard🔰 | #PoundTheStone💎 pic.twitter.com/yi8naB7RfB
— Norfolk State Volleyball (@NorfolkStVBall) September 2, 2024
WATCH | Here’s some of the highlights from Week One of the 2024 SWAC Football season!
Here’s some of the highlights from Week One of the 2024 SWAC Football season!#SWACFB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/bLxTvxpkoR
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) September 2, 2024
SWAC Football Final Scores: Aug. 31
SWAC Football Final Scores: Aug. 31#SWACFB pic.twitter.com/mb10OdFxNH
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) September 1, 2024
SWAC Football Week 1 Standings 🏈
SWAC Football Week 1 Standings 🏈#SWACFB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/nffYuxWE4B
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) September 2, 2024
Great work by @zaycook72 recognized by @MEACSports !
Great work by @zaycook72 recognized by @MEACSports! pic.twitter.com/joZ9bAJmQA
— Brian White (@CoachWhite_DSU) September 2, 2024
Your #DraftHBCU Players of the Week! 🏈
Jamichael Rogers…come on down! https://t.co/TXFfAlgGRT
— Miles Golden Bears (@GoldenBearsofMC) September 2, 2024
Florida A&M rises from #25 to #19 in latest FCS Coaches Top 25
Fun stat: Last night, FAMU won its 21st consecutive home game since its last loss at Bragg 2,121 days ago.
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) September 1, 2024
𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗚!
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) September 2, 2024
Rattlers handled the Bulldogs 22-18 on their way to their 21st straight victory in Bragg.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #RELOAD | #REPEAT pic.twitter.com/ePMFWWFJEY
North Dakota State, @TSUTigersFB opponent this week, fell only one sport from No. 2 to 3, in the FCS Coaches Top 25 after losing to Colorado https://t.co/u9zdG1F9KP
— Mike Organ (@MikeOrganWriter) September 1, 2024
New chief on campus: Audrey Alexander to take over at FAMU Police Department |Tarah Jean
New chief on campus: Audrey Alexander to take over at FAMU Police Department https://t.co/DPDTge7EDR
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) September 2, 2024
FCS Football Recap: Week 1 Takeaways | Florida A&M continues to find ways to win! | Zachary McKinnell
FCS Football Recap: Week 1 Takeawayshttps://t.co/AqpXgS9hid
— FCS Football Central (@The__Bluebloods) September 2, 2024
NCCU FB Weekly presser Week 2 vs Elon (Sept. 2, 2024)
Following the victory in the Orange Blossom Classic NCCU Football head coach Trei Oliver recaps the game and previews the upcoming home matchup against Elon.
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) September 2, 2024
See the full press conference here: https://t.co/Z64nW0e4ky pic.twitter.com/n9Nld9GSwu
HBCU FCS Coaches Poll: FAMU remains No. 1 with coaches
Not a lifestyle its just LIFE! #YVL 🧡💚 pic.twitter.com/sMVEJcVcsZ
— Koby (@Koby13k) September 2, 2024
HBCS FCS Coaches Poll: FAMU remains No. 1 with coaches https://t.co/XBpd9wN5HS pic.twitter.com/D2GUO5uPNh
— BOXTOROW MEDIA (@boxtorow) September 2, 2024
First one in brag pic.twitter.com/RhdCNkU8qR
— Levontai “Bo” Summersett 🏈🏀⚜️ (@LevontaiS) September 2, 2024
One of the most important traits of a leader is supporting those around you because it’s important to teach brother hood and the closer team usually win. If you would like to support PYDF and FAMU athletes go to https://t.co/LwLWND1wCF #PYDF pic.twitter.com/xfpBa8kfE5
— Kelvin Dean Jr 🦹🏾♂️🦹🏾♂️ (@thekelvindean) September 1, 2024
Thank you to The Real Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for donating water to the band!
Thank you to The Real Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for donating water to the band!
— FAMU's Marching 100 (@THEMARCHING100) September 2, 2024
🎥Credits to @mbluvmu pic.twitter.com/9NRS4EaM5E
🏟️ Bragg Memorial Stadium Visit 🏟️
— College Football Campus Tour (@cfbcampustour) September 2, 2024
📍 Tallahassee, Florida
🏠 @FAMU_FB
🕰️ Opened in 1957
🪑 25,500 seats
🏆 21 straight home wins (last loss 2018)
🗓️ Next home game: 9/28 vs Alabama A&M#Rattlers 🐍 pic.twitter.com/7rkporwQ81
Come on Rattlers get it done in the 4th! First home game @FAMU_FB #shutitdowntish #bragglive pic.twitter.com/XUY9ulImef
— April Tisher (@aprilnoshoes) September 1, 2024
Chicago State earned a 2-1 victory Monday afternoon at Detroit Mercy
Chicago State earned a 2-1 victory Monday afternoon at Detroit Mercy
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) September 2, 2024
Hilary Odhiambo scored in the second minute for CSU and the Titans tied the game in the 74th before Danail Sergiev found the back of the net in the 77th for the eventual-game winner#ChicagoStateCougars pic.twitter.com/ZzifvNct31
𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗚! Rattlers handled the Bulldogs 22-18 on their way to their 21st straight victory in Bragg
𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗚!
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) September 2, 2024
Rattlers handled the Bulldogs 22-18 on their way to their 21st straight victory in Bragg.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #RELOAD | #REPEAT pic.twitter.com/ePMFWWFJEY
𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦#FAMU | #Rattlers | #RELOAD | #REPEAT pic.twitter.com/PW3vOI4vjN
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) September 1, 2024
𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 | FAMU's Daniel Richardson is named the Stats Perform HBCU+ National Player of the Week
🚨𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸🚨
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) September 2, 2024
Daniel Richardson is named the Stats Perform HBCU+ National Player of the Week after throwing for 282 yards and three touchdowns in the 22-18 win vs. SC State.#FAMU | #Rattlers | #RELOAD | #REPEAT pic.twitter.com/amI51U5pmp
Last night it was all about D. Rich and the tight ends!
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) September 2, 2024
D. Rich threw for 282 yards and three touchdowns, Koby Gross had over 100 yards and a touchdown, and Karter Johnson added 56 yards and a touchdown. #FAMU | #Rattlers | #RELOAD | #REPEAT pic.twitter.com/sezW1Sl5DI
𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗞. 𝗡𝗢 𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗘. #VictorySunday #FAMU | #Rattlers | #RELOAD | #REPEAT pic.twitter.com/kci7xWR86T
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) September 2, 2024
@NCATAGGIES ' Tyne Ross’ 15 kills in Friday’s season-opening sweep of NC Central broke a program record for a freshman debut
🏐 #CAAVB Rookie of the Week@NCATAGGIES' Tyne Ross’ 15 kills in Friday’s season-opening sweep of NC Central broke a program record for a freshman debut and the Aggie followed with 14 more in another sweep of the rival Eagles in Durham
— Coastal Athletic Association (@CAASports) September 2, 2024
📰 https://t.co/sBtDRUdpwo pic.twitter.com/ry05zUAKEV
Draylen Ellis earned his 1st Big South-OVC Special Teams POTW honor of the season after throwing for a career-best 356 yds & 3 TDs vs. MVSU.
𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤
— Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) September 2, 2024
Draylen Ellis earned his 1st Big South-OVC Special Teams POTW honor of the season after throwing for a career-best 356 yds & 3 TDs vs. MVSU.#RoarCity x #GUTS pic.twitter.com/4iNeCtR4pf
FYI…. If you’re a recruit and don’t choose FAMU… You must not have a ring finger
𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦#FAMU | #Rattlers | #RELOAD | #REPEAT pic.twitter.com/PW3vOI4vjN
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) September 1, 2024
FYI…. If you’re a recruit and don’t choose FAMU… You must not have a ring finger🫲🏾🫲🏾🫲🏾 #putaringonit🐍 pic.twitter.com/CehZFt1xXj
— Antonio Carter (@CoachACCarter) September 2, 2024
7-yard TD catch by #FAMU #Rattlers TE Karter Johnson (@therealkajohns) from QB Daniel Richardson (@doc_d12) vs #SCSU pic.twitter.com/jlwAruNyKK
— Sleeper Athletes (@SleeperAth1etes) September 1, 2024
2-point conversion by #FAMU #Rattlers TE Koby Gross (@Koby13k) from QB Daniel Richardson (@doc_d12) vs #SCSU pic.twitter.com/8SHFsxyDnj
— Sleeper Athletes (@SleeperAth1etes) September 1, 2024
𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗞. 𝗡𝗢 𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗘. #VictorySunday #FAMU | #Rattlers | #RELOAD | #REPEAT pic.twitter.com/kci7xWR86T
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) September 2, 2024
D2Football.com Top 25 Poll
https://t.co/7sJv27VAe0 updated Top 25 poll, as of the conclusion of Week 0. https://t.co/PsBELVni70
— D2Football (@D2Football) September 2, 2024
Hey Rook! 👋🏽 Tyne Ross is the #CAAVB Rookie of the Week! 💙🏐💛
Hey Rook! 👋🏽 Tyne Ross is the #CAAVB Rookie of the Week! 💙🏐💛@NcatVolleyball x #AggiePride pic.twitter.com/hQsDkcHKJh
— N.C. A&T Athletics (@NCATAGGIES) September 2, 2024
𝗔 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 📚
𝗔 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 📚
— 🏈 Bethune-Cookman Football (@BCUGridiron) September 2, 2024
On Saturday, Kicker Cade Hechter nailed a 4️⃣ 8️⃣ -yard field goal, the 8️⃣th-longest in program history, and the longest by a Wildcat since 2005!#𝙃𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨 | #𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙮𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 pic.twitter.com/qmIC7TW8fq
James Lowery earned his 1st Big South-OVC Special Teams POTW honor of the season after accounting for 11 points vs. MVSU.
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤
— Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) September 2, 2024
James Lowery earned his 1st Big South-OVC Special Teams POTW honor of the season after accounting for 11 points vs. MVSU.#RoarCity x #GUTS pic.twitter.com/bp0KVaEvT0