Chennis Berry's immediate impact resulted in @SCState_Fb being one of the best teams in HBCU Football in 2024

Chennis Berry's immediate impact resulted in @SCState_Fb being one of the best teams in HBCU Football in 2024 #SeasonofChampions Presented by @CocaCola pic.twitter.com/Q3azcAEQTa

— HBCUGO.TV (@HBCUGoTV) December 22, 2024

Florida A&M University brought in a freshman class that had a 3.9 GPA. Now they are getting ready to build a Mega-Dorm

Florida A&M University brought in a freshman class that had a 3.9 GPA. Now they are getting ready to build a Mega-Dorm. pic.twitter.com/7t2u1mUtJE

— Dr. Jackson-Edwards (@Harvarddoc32) December 21, 2024

Preliminary designs emerges for a new 500-bed #FAMU residence hall on the site of the former Paddyfoote Complex#FAMUly l #Rattlers l #SWAC l #HBCU l #HBCUGrad l #FangsUP l #RattlerNation | #AcademicTwitter https://t.co/bA3de4Uk4C

— Rattler Nation Blog (@RattlerNationFL) December 22, 2024

Florida A&M University will begin construction on a new 700-bed dormitory https://t.co/qtGuJevJTS

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 22, 2024

Congrats to FAMU Rattlers Head Coach Bridgette Gordon (@CoachBGordon) for becoming a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Nominee for the Class of 2025

Congrats to #FAMU #Rattlers Head Coach Bridgette Gordon (@CoachBGordon) for becoming a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Nominee for the Class of 2025 pic.twitter.com/7Evnl3aheL

— Sleeper Athletes Ladies Basketball (@SAthletesLBB) December 21, 2024

HBCU notebook: Texas Southern’s Courtlyn Loudermill and Jaida Belton are hidden gems | Rob Knox

In a new edition of the #HBCU notebook, our @knoxrob1 digs into what makes @TSUWomensHoops duo Courtlyn Loudermill and Jaida Belton so special. Plus, updates from around the @MEACSports and @theswac and a look at @UMESWomensHoops star Zamara Hayneshttps://t.co/81ZvmICRKA

— The Next: A women's basketball newsroom at The IX (@TheNextHoops) December 22, 2024

. @JimmyJohnson hands the whistle over to Norfolk State HC @MichaelVick 👏

"I felt like it was great to go back home and do it in my backyard. And that was probably the deciding factor, having the chance to do it back where I grew up."@RJ_Young spoke with @MichaelVick about choosing Norfolk State over Sacramento State ⬇️https://t.co/1bwss9d25B pic.twitter.com/M9UQ8eFS7w

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 21, 2024

"When you got a chance to go lead young men in your community, where I grew up watching this team...I got what it takes."

We want to congratulate our guy @MichaelVick on being named the new head coach of Norfolk State 👏🫶 pic.twitter.com/kAUk6ZtfyA

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 22, 2024

.@JimmyJohnson hands the whistle over to Norfolk State HC @MichaelVick 👏 pic.twitter.com/gyfXrzG7dQ

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 22, 2024

It's official ✍️

AD Dr. Melody Webb has named @MichaelVick the 19th head football coach at Norfolk State University!

Welcome to the Spartan family, Coach Vick 👏

📝 https://t.co/t1TE4KWguQ#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/MrZcamfBNl

— Norfolk State Football 🔰 (@NorfolkStateFB) December 20, 2024

FAMU football coach James Colzie III tackling offseason duties, staffing, recruiting | Gerald Thomas III

FAMU football's offseason highlighted by staff changes, recruiting 🏈

🎙️: @CoachColzie https://t.co/jWDfgnamxJ

— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) December 22, 2024

Former East Carolina 3⭐DB Daylyn Ditson has committed to Florida A&M | Union County H.S., Lake Butler, FL

DAYLYN DITSON ECU BIO

I am very blessed to announce that I will be committing to Florida A&M University 🐍 #famu #home @CoachColzie @FAMU_FB @CoachPatt_212 @CoachPope_ pic.twitter.com/cnqcEWsoSZ

— 𝕯𝖆𝖞𝖑𝖞𝖓 𝕯. (@_daylyn3) December 22, 2024

ECU reserve CB Daylyn Diston will enter the portal. Diston redshirted in 2023, before dealing with an injury this season. https://t.co/OuijeiM7xs

— Stephen Igoe (@StephenIgoe) December 3, 2024

Coaches !! Please take 5 minutes out your time to watch my highlights 🙏🏾
Physical , ball hawk , play maker all in 1
✞#transferportal pic.twitter.com/ucIrnNxY5n

— 𝕯𝖆𝖞𝖑𝖞𝖓 𝕯. (@_daylyn3) December 5, 2024

Documentary | Bullet Bob Hayes Road To Toyko! The Fastest Man In History! | The Logical Cowboy

BULLET BOB HAYES ROAD TO TOKYO! THE FASTEST MAN IN HISTORY! DOCUMENTARY! https://t.co/Jw3dR4XB8x via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 22, 2024

Tournament Central Page and Ticket Sales Launch for 2025 Hope Credit Union Basketball Championship

Tournament Central Page and Ticket Sales Launch for 2025 Hope Credit Union Basketball Championship https://t.co/DGpB8owTDb

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 22, 2024

Prairie View A&M University Names Tremaine Jackson as the New Head Football Coach

PVAMUATH: Prairie View A&M hires Tremaine Jackson as the new Head Football Coach. Coach Jackson will be on the "Hill" on January 1, 2025. More information on the press conference will be forthcoming. Welcome to the "Hill" coach Tremaine Jackson!! #WhereChampionsAreBuilt pic.twitter.com/JwL0JpGlA6

— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) December 22, 2024

Prairie View A&M University Names Tremaine Jackson as the New Head Football Coach https://t.co/JLKXPPpZQz

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 22, 2024

Tremaine Jackson the New Head Football Coach at Prairie View A&M pic.twitter.com/Ny6P2zr4Bu

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 22, 2024

No L! No L! Gold Nuggets outlast Paul Quinn for 12-0 stocking stuffer

No L! No L! Gold Nuggets outlast Paul Quinn for 12-0 stocking stuffer
story: https://t.co/GRPseasF3U#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/3VggpsN3bK

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 22, 2024

Women's basketball is 12-0 after a 66-59 home victory against Paul Quinn. Zaria Harleaux: 10 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 6 steals, 1 block. #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/vvGeceAnxE

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 22, 2024

Gold Rush commit 2 turnovers, win 9th straight

Gold Rush commit 2 turnovers, win 9th straight
story: https://t.co/lxjuXfD3tM#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAMBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial @labball pic.twitter.com/UCHvp3agcn

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 22, 2024

Men's basketball committed two turnovers — zero in the second half — and won 83-64 at home against Paul Quinn on head coach Alfred Williams' birthday. #XULA will break for Christmas with a 9-game winning streak.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAMBB #HBCU #XULACentennial@labball pic.twitter.com/9h0X6e3Ykp

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 21, 2024

Tears of Joy | Inez Turner: This is my ninth induction but when it comes to this induction, I am just truly blessed

‘Tears of joy’ | Sports | Jamaica Gleaner https://t.co/uA5uQoOlci

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024

Congrats to FAMU Rattlers signee G Niah Rhodes (@2025Niah) for reaching the 2000-point milestone 🧡💚🐍

Congrats to #FAMU #Rattlers sighee G Niah Rhodes (@2025Niah) for reaching the 2000 point milestone 🧡💚🐍@CoachBGordon @agennie22 @CoachCroFamuDRS @FAMU_WBB pic.twitter.com/ru96dDsxfw

— Sleeper Athletes Ladies Basketball (@SAthletesLBB) December 21, 2024

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗘𝗗 | Rattlers add Frankleen Newah-Jarfoi who ran in the 4x100 for Australia in the World Athletics U20 Championship

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗘𝗗

Rattlers add Frankleen Newah-Jarfoi who ran in the 4x100 for Australia in the World Athletics U20 Championship#FAMU | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/0CmGouogyu

— Florida A&M Track & Field/XC (@FAMU_Track) December 21, 2024

Former Central Michigan transfer Dual Threat Quarterback Tyler Jefferson has committed to Florida A&M University | Columbia H.S., Lake City, FL

6'-2"/240 3⭐QB Tyler Jefferson committed to Central Michigan on June 6, 2022 … Selected Central Michigan over offers from Kentucky, Florida Atlantic, Kentucky, Florida State, Alcorn State, Bethune-Cookman, Campbell, Troy, Georgia State, UT-Martin, and Connecticut. Complete Bio

Truly honored and excited to work with this young man!!! 🐍🐍🐍 https://t.co/ijf8Yqsn3T

— Henry Burris (@HenryBurris) December 21, 2024

Blessed To Be Able To Announce That I Will Be Committing To Florida A & M University!@CoachColzie @HenryBurris @CIngram_85 @denny_thompson @CoachBowie_HHS @RhodneyDonalds1 @harrison2121 @DJack1027 @FAMU_FB @Muscle_by_mark @HomegrownWWide @j_pearce7 @FAMUFBRecruit pic.twitter.com/RRVSN4Uf4W

— Tyler Jefferson (@tylerj21_) December 21, 2024

Jeremiah 29:11 💫 #Film pic.twitter.com/diZhFs6xCM

— Tyler Jefferson (@tylerj21_) December 7, 2024

FAMU OFFERED 💫 pic.twitter.com/BFfJ4k0qab

— Tyler Jefferson (@tylerj21_) December 4, 2024

Officially In The Portal!! @RufusJefferson3 @DJack1027 @CIngram_85 @CoachBowie_HHS @denny_thompson @RhodneyDonalds1 @harrison2121 pic.twitter.com/PLxcaPMMb6

— Tyler Jefferson (@tylerj21_) December 3, 2024

God’s Plan 💫3 years of Eligibility Remaining!!@RufusJefferson3 @CIngram_85 @CoachBowie_HHS @denny_thompson @RhodneyDonalds1 pic.twitter.com/Fu9hWNSAHL

— Tyler Jefferson (@tylerj21_) December 1, 2024

The Best Players Want To Come To The Number 1 Public HBCU! Introducing DJ 'Showtime' Jones, 3⭐DE/TE transfer from University of Virginia | 6'-4"/297 | Hillsborough H.S., Tampa, FL

'Showtime' UVA BIO

IM HOME💚🐍🧡‼️@FAMUFBRecruit @FAMU_FB @CoachColzie #rattlernation pic.twitter.com/Q04LlCsX1L

— DJ “SHOWTIME” Jones 🧎🏿‍➡️ (@DJJONES81) December 20, 2024

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— DJ “SHOWTIME” Jones 🧎🏿‍➡️ (@DJJONES81) December 9, 2024

I will be entering the transfer portal with three years of eligibility remaining. #godplan pic.twitter.com/L1GIRi7Snh

— DJ “SHOWTIME” Jones 🧎🏿‍➡️ (@DJJONES81) December 4, 2024

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