LA Rams WR/KR Xavier Smith from Florida A&M arrives at Met Life Stadium for game against the Jets
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 22, 2024
Thx-Rams pic.twitter.com/XdzoO2t4fU
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Sunday, December 22, 2024
LA Rams WR/KR Xavier Smith from Florida A&M arrives at Met Life Stadium for game against the Jets
π @gojsutigersfb Raises Ticket Prices by $2 to Support NIL, the @SonicBoomOTS
π @gojsutigersfb Raises Ticket Prices by $2 to Support NIL, the @SonicBoomOTS
— Tiger Talk TV (@TigerTalk_TV) December 22, 2024
Via @davidzedelstein & @blake_levine, @WJTV Sports@JacksonStateAD pic.twitter.com/n7oY3vjPc1
Trent Earley Named Interim Head Coach of Blazer Football
Trent Earley Named Interim Head Coach of Blazer Football#GOBLAZERSπ₯ | #TitleTownUSA https://t.co/h9PTeBtlzg
— Valdosta State Blazers (@BlazerAthletics) December 21, 2024
Former FVSU transfer QB Kevin Durham has committed to Johnson C. Smith University
Former Fort Valley State QB Kelvin Durham reunites with coach Maurice Flowers at @JCSUFootball for final season. Durham signs with the Golden Bulls after passing for nearly 6,000 yards and 56 TDs over three seasons with the Wildcats. Story: @HerbLWhite1 https://t.co/j3iP7XV5Us pic.twitter.com/kxqgUXrmfJ
— The Charlotte Post (@thecharpost) December 22, 2024
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— Kelvin Durham Jrπ₯ (@Iam_kd4) December 19, 2024
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 π
"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."
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 22, 2024
We want to congratulate our guy @MichaelVick on being named the new head coach of Norfolk State ππ«Ά pic.twitter.com/kAUk6ZtfyA
.@JimmyJohnson hands the whistle over to Norfolk State HC @MichaelVick π pic.twitter.com/gyfXrzG7dQ
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 22, 2024
It's official ✍️
— Norfolk State Football π° (@NorfolkStateFB) December 20, 2024
AD Dr. Melody Webb has named @MichaelVick the 19th head football coach at Norfolk State University!
Welcome to the Spartan family, Coach Vick π
π https://t.co/t1TE4KWguQ#GoldStandardπ° pic.twitter.com/MrZcamfBNl
FAMU football coach James Colzie III tackling offseason duties, staffing, recruiting | Gerald Thomas III
FAMU football's offseason highlighted by staff changes, recruiting π
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) December 22, 2024
π️: @CoachColzie https://t.co/jWDfgnamxJ
Former East Carolina 3⭐DB Daylyn Ditson has committed to Florida A&M | Union County H.S., Lake Butler, FL
I am very blessed to announce that I will be committing to Florida A&M University π #famu #home @CoachColzie @FAMU_FB @CoachPatt_212 @CoachPope_ pic.twitter.com/cnqcEWsoSZ
— π―πππππ π―. (@_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 ππΎ
— π―πππππ π―. (@_daylyn3) December 5, 2024
Physical , ball hawk , play maker all in 1
✞#transferportal pic.twitter.com/ucIrnNxY5n
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
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 22, 2024
story: https://t.co/GRPseasF3U#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/3VggpsN3bK
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
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 22, 2024
story: https://t.co/lxjuXfD3tM#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAMBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial @labball pic.twitter.com/UCHvp3agcn
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
Saturday, 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 π§‘ππ
Congrats to #FAMU #Rattlers sighee G Niah Rhodes (@2025Niah) for reaching the 2000 point milestone π§‘ππ@CoachBGordon @agennie22 @CoachCroFamuDRS @FAMU_WBB pic.twitter.com/ru96dDsxfw
— Sleeper Athletes Ladies Basketball (@SAthletesLBB) December 21, 2024
π¦πππ‘ππ | Rattlers add Frankleen Newah-Jarfoi who ran in the 4x100 for Australia in the World Athletics U20 Championship
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— Florida A&M Track & Field/XC (@FAMU_Track) December 21, 2024
Rattlers add Frankleen Newah-Jarfoi who ran in the 4x100 for Australia in the World Athletics U20 Championship#FAMU | #Rattlers | #FangsUp π pic.twitter.com/0CmGouogyu
Former Central Michigan transfer Dual Threat Quarterback Tyler Jefferson has committed to Florida A&M University | Columbia H.S., Lake City, FL
Truly honored and excited to work with this young man!!! πππ 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 π« #Film pic.twitter.com/diZhFs6xCM
— Tyler Jefferson (@tylerj21_) December 7, 2024
FAMU OFFERED π« 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 π«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
IM HOMEπππ§‘‼️@FAMUFBRecruit @FAMU_FB @CoachColzie #rattlernation pic.twitter.com/Q04LlCsX1L
— DJ “SHOWTIME” Jones π§πΏ➡️ (@DJJONES81) December 20, 2024
— DJ “SHOWTIME” Jones π§πΏ➡️ (@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 π§πΏ➡️ (@DJJONES81) December 4, 2024
Former Florida State DE Xavier Perkins has committed to FAMU
I’m happy and grateful to announce that I’ll be continuing my academic and Athletic career at FAMU. Go Rattlers!π @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.
— Xavier Perkins (@TheXavierPerk) December 7, 2024
Film available pic.twitter.com/lLlVN3KyAX
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.
— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) December 21, 2024
π₯️ https://t.co/FjMQ3Mx4CT π₯️
Former Georgia State QB Braylen Ragland has committed to Alabama State Hornets | 6'-1"/203
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
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 21, 2024
* 2007-10 TE Coach at FAMU
* 2013-17 OL/Interim Head Coach at FAMU pic.twitter.com/t7NHSfWgHo
Coaching announcements thus far
— FIU Central (@PantherFBnews) December 21, 2024
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