Former Florida State DE Xavier Perkins has committed to FAMU

XAVIER PERKINS FSU BIO

I’m happy and grateful to announce that I’ll be continuing my academic and Athletic career at FAMU. Go Rattlers!🐍 @FAMU_FB @FAMUFBRecruit @CoachColzie @CoachPatt_212 @CoachWalker53 #FAMU | #Rattlers | pic.twitter.com/HQknnHmC0n

— Xavier Perkins (@TheXavierPerk) December 17, 2024

Xavier Perkins committed to FAMU football after playing for FSU during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Perkins has three years of eligibility remaining. https://t.co/LZaHKywBF7

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) December 18, 2024

Thank you FSU. I will be entering the portal with 3 years of eligibility remaining.

Film available pic.twitter.com/lLlVN3KyAX

— Xavier Perkins (@TheXavierPerk) December 7, 2024

WATCH: Interview with Florida A&M's VP & Director of Athletics Angela Suggs | HBCU Legends

WATCH: Interview with Florida A&M's VP & Director of Athletics Angela Suggs.

🖥️ https://t.co/FjMQ3Mx4CT 🖥️

— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) December 21, 2024

Former Georgia State QB Braylen Ragland has committed to Alabama State Hornets | 6'-1"/203

BRAYLEN RAGLAND GSU BIO

THANK YOU GOD! #SWARMAS1 pic.twitter.com/7VbsP7oRmh

— Braylen Ragland (@bray1en) December 20, 2024

Ready to work! 3 years remaining! pic.twitter.com/seExrsqD9w

— Braylen Ragland (@bray1en) December 10, 2024

Here is the link for the full highlight tape on YouTube!! 3 years of eligibility remaining!! https://t.co/Hs1ck7vnRB

— Braylen Ragland (@bray1en) December 9, 2024

Here is the 5 minute tape broken up into 3 parts. Every minute is worth the watch… pic.twitter.com/CkrFwTHHX5

— Braylen Ragland (@bray1en) December 2, 2024

Blessed to receive an offer from Alabama State University! @CoachBarnette @CoachJames44 pic.twitter.com/wN7vgcVUZB

— Braylen Ragland (@bray1en) December 12, 2024

Head Coach Willie Simmons coaching announcements thus far

Edwin Pata set to join Willie Simmons Staff at Florida International as assistant O-Line Coach
* 2007-10 TE Coach at FAMU
* 2013-17 OL/Interim Head Coach at FAMU pic.twitter.com/t7NHSfWgHo

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 21, 2024

Coaching announcements thus far

HC: Willie Simmons
DC: Jovan Dewitt
OC: Nick Coleman
RB: Benedick Hyppolite
OL: Edwin Pata
WR: Jelani Berassa
TE: Rick Stockstill
LB: Ryan Smith
DB: Anthony Gaitor
Spt: Kenneth Gilstrap

— FIU Central (@PantherFBnews) December 21, 2024

No. 19 North Carolina Takes Down Norfolk State

No. 19 North Carolina Takes Down Norfolk State#GoldStandard 🔰https://t.co/jUUKQpbkC0

— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) December 21, 2024

For all those who love the game🏀🌎

For all those who love the game🏀🌎

Happy #WorldBasketballDay !! pic.twitter.com/H6yODsHlmX

— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) December 21, 2024

If we don’t SUPPORT our own, who will?

If we don’t SUPPORT our own, who will?

The SUPPORT for other Black Head Coaches that have won a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WAS SHOWN from this post.

Thanks to everybody who responded!

National Champions:

Rudy Hubbard (FAMU) | 1978 NCAA DI-AA/FCS Champions

Billy Joe (Central… https://t.co/FzQO8WCvGy

— Black Coaches Association (@BCAWORLDWIDE) December 21, 2024

PVAMUATH: Panther Nation, KhaDarel Hodge is repping the Falcons on the Pro Bowl ballot! 🏈🔥

PVAMUATH: Panther Nation, KhaDarel Hodge is repping the Falcons on the Pro Bowl ballot! 🏈🔥 Vote now through Dec. 23 (DOUBLE votes on Dec. 22-23!) with #ProBowlVote + his name, hashtag, or handle. Let’s get him to the Pro Bowl! 💪🏾 https://t.co/WSshsPNJib pic.twitter.com/tSnuIdYsX7

— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) December 20, 2024

Congratulations to our very own Coach Bridgette Gordon on being named a nominee for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for the Class of 2025!

𝗔 𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗘: 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 🐍🏀
⁰Congratulations to our very own Coach Bridgette Gordon on being named a nominee for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for the Class of 2025! #FAMU | #FAMUly | #PressureOn | #Sisterhood pic.twitter.com/61Mftx4E4e

— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) December 21, 2024

Former Florida edge Quincy Ivory has committed to Jackson State

IVORY'S FLORIDA BIO

Former Florida edge Quincy Ivory has committed to Jackson State pic.twitter.com/xGNjfOCsuZ

— CollegeFootballPortal (@CfbTranferalert) December 20, 2024

Jackson State has landed a commitment from former 4⭐️Mississippi State DB Khamauri Rogers

Jackson State has landed a commitment from former 4⭐️Mississippi State DB Khamauri Rogers

(via @Khamauri1k ) pic.twitter.com/8pq07uFjQX

— CollegeFootballPortal (@CfbTranferalert) December 19, 2024

Agents have been blowing me up! Aric Horne, FAMU

Agents have been blowing me up! They love the thread about players who are in the 2025 Draft Class and in need of an agent! If you are still looking drop your film below! #NFL #Agents #NFLPA Let's Help these kids out! Still some good players looking

— NFL Draft Diamonds ™️ (@DraftDiamonds) December 19, 2024

Check out @FSUBroncos own Joshua Williams repping on the national stage for the @Chiefs !

Kansas City Chiefs (CB) Joshua Williams from Fayetteville State University arrives at Arrowhead Stadium for Saturday kickoff against the Texans
Thx-Chiefs pic.twitter.com/Gn3GUvA9GX

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 21, 2024

Check out @FSUBroncos own Joshua Williams repping on the national stage for the @Chiefs! . @CIAAForLife @NBCSports pic.twitter.com/QMJGNRqGDu

— Chris Clark (@ChrisClark_) December 21, 2024

Mark your calendars for Friday, January 17, 2025, at 6 PM, and get ready to honor the @gojsutigersfb team and coaches who brought home the trophies. 🏆

Tiger Nation! Let’s come together to celebrate an unforgettable football season.

Mark your calendars for Friday, January 17, 2025, at 6 PM, and get ready to honor the @gojsutigersfb team and coaches who brought home the trophies. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/xrc7QxZxwB

— Jackson State U. (@JacksonStateU) December 21, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs (safety) Bryan Cook from Howard University aririves at Arrowhead Stadium for Saturday kickoff against the Texans

Kansas City Chiefs (safety) Bryan Cook from Howard University aririves at Arrowhead Stadium for Saturday kickoff against the Texans
Thx-Chiefs pic.twitter.com/iO3oF8B83g

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 21, 2024

Congratulations to @FAMU_WBB coach and @LadyVol_CoachBGordon, on being a first-time finalist to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame! @bball_hof

Congratulations to @FAMU_WBB coach and @LadyVol_Hoops LEGEND, @CoachBGordon, on being a first-time finalist to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame! @bball_hof#FAMUWBB #LadyVols #HBCU #SEC https://t.co/cCH9CTpEO9 pic.twitter.com/MxamJ4OOoK

— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) December 21, 2024

Congratulations @CoachBGordon
Big time !! 💚🧡 https://t.co/UmHWmtQlcG

— Coach Gennie (@agennie22) December 21, 2024

Congratulations Coach Pressure! @CoachBGordon #FAMU #Tennessee https://t.co/aWYygyoRKQ

— Coach Bryan (@DrB365) December 21, 2024

HBCU Premier Sports post-game interview with FAMU Coach Bridgette Gordon

Congrats and Merry Christmas, @FAMU_WBB @CoachBGordon ! https://t.co/oCdwmnvhWs

— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) December 21, 2024

Coach Bridgette Gordon Florida A&M Rattlers at Samford University B'ham pic.twitter.com/Zn17zclFyv

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 21, 2024

👀👀 The HellCAT who rattled is loose

The HellCAT who rattled is loose. #fyp #FAMU #customshoes #builtdifferent #rattlerfootball #hbcu #d9 @MccouKj pic.twitter.com/KHuHQOUPtU

— the.count.dripula (@TheDripula) December 19, 2024

I feel like it's time for a big reveal #Famu #rattlerpride pic.twitter.com/t6AoBJJ6qY

— the.count.dripula (@TheDripula) July 19, 2024

Up close and personal. #FAMU pic.twitter.com/NX59EBUj2R

— the.count.dripula (@TheDripula) October 19, 2023

FAMU Love pic.twitter.com/VLNZhHinht

— the.count.dripula (@TheDripula) October 18, 2023

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗪𝗕𝗕 🎄🏀

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗪𝗕𝗕 🎄🏀
⁰Wishing you joy, warmth, and all the holiday cheer this season brings! Thank you for being part of our #FAMUly.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #PressureOn | #Sisterhood pic.twitter.com/SXbXSUpudE

— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) December 21, 2024

Happy Holidays FAMUly! 🎄Please see our dates of closure and reopening.

Have a safe and restful break ✨ We look forward to seeing you in 2025. #HolidayBreak #UniversityClosure #Update pic.twitter.com/QdHTAvtnqu

— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) December 21, 2024

Robert Lee "Bullet Bob" Hayes (Dec 20, 1942-Sept.18, 2002)

Robert Lee "Bullet Bob" Hayes (Dec 20, 1942-Sept.18, 2002)
The only person ever to win a Super Bowl ring and an Olympic Gold medal was Bob Hayes.
He was a standout 2 sport athlete in track and football at Florida A&M University.
Won the 100m dash at the 1964 Olympics pic.twitter.com/121pJA4wLw

— FAMU Track & Field Classics (@FAMUTrack_Field) December 20, 2024

#2 Bob Hayes | Top 10: Fastest Players | NFL Films https://t.co/GIQqDzH8cZ via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024

Bob Hayes - Only Man To Win Olympic Gold & Superbowl | Tokyo 1964 Olympics https://t.co/OCSVblXbRI via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024

Close-up of Bob Hayes, 100m final, Tokyo 1964 https://t.co/34rkv9iY6p via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024

FAMU hospital closed more than 50 years ago on Christmas Eve. Its memories live on | Gerald Ensley

There used to be a hospital at Florida A&M University. It was created because of racial segregation. It died because of racial integration. https://t.co/5zp02MtknR

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) December 21, 2024

Florida A&M takes down Samford 72-67 in overtime | Highlights

Highlights from Florida A&M OT win over Samford University pic.twitter.com/aXR6xlM5jf

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 21, 2024

It took some extra time but Florida A&M women's basketball left Samford victorious on Friday night with a 72-67 overtime victory. https://t.co/i8fArILUHN

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) December 21, 2024

Getting called "Fam moo" all night by the commentators made this win even better!!!

Our lady Rattlers are playing great ball!!! https://t.co/RRQWn8Paxo

— Truth (@Truth35672082) December 21, 2024

𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗡! 🐍🔥

FAMU defeats Samford 72-67 today on Bulldog territory! #FAMU | #FAMUly | #PressureOn | #Sisterhood pic.twitter.com/2bFeWMtnJ2

— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) December 21, 2024

Florida A&M takes down Samford 72-67 in overtime https://t.co/48K2Vgv3Dl

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024

Rattlers wrap up Utah trip with 103-57 loss at BYU

Rattlers wrap up Utah trip with 103-57 loss at BYU https://t.co/TIC8lLHAgy

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024

25th-ranked Gold Nuggets seek 12th consecutive victory

25th-ranked Gold Nuggets seek 12th consecutive victory. Join us.
• Tickets: https://t.co/kz6d4wbGl6
• Watch: https://t.co/PE6eOBIlXD
• Stats: https://t.co/HpLO6E2PWX
• Notes: https://t.co/8SL9LyU3Nt#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/fGmgCI2P6Z

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 21, 2024

Gold Rush seek 9th consecutive victory

Gold Rush seek 9th consecutive victory.
• Tickets: https://t.co/kz6d4wb8vy
• Watch: https://t.co/ITBcIuVvot
• Stats: https://t.co/1mt8RDNcui
• Notes: https://t.co/feQsc5jy97#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAMBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/UCrsM35oQU

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 21, 2024