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Rattlers Lose Season Opener 51-3.

Courtesy of FAMU Athletics TAMPA- The Florida A&M University Rattlers lost 51-3 against the University of South Florida Bulls Saturday, with more than 30,000 fans in attendance at Raymond James Stadium. This is the first matchup between the two teams since 2011. The Bulls won 70-17 with Seattle Seahawks quarterback, and […]

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Rattler Football Season Preview

Courtesy of FAMU Athletics The Florida A&M University football team is looking to rebound after last season’s emotional roller coaster ride.  The Rattlers are under new leadership this year with head coach Alex Wood at the helm. His team will be playing with a chip on their shoulders going into […]

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Breaking News: Former FAMU Basketball Coach Files Lawsuit

Courtesy of FAMU Athletics Former Florida A & M University's  head basketball coach Clemon Johnson  filed a lawsuit against the university for wrongful termination of his contract.   Johnson filed the lawsuit Monday citing  good faith and fair dealing, negligent misrepresentation, breach of contract, and fraud.   Johnson was fired in April of 2014 while in the third […]

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FAMU Legend’s Home Dedicated as State Landmark

Fully Restored Gaither Home Former FAMU head football coach Alonzo “Jake” Gaither’s home was honored Friday as hundreds of supporters showed up to the unveiling of the landmark sign in the yard of the home. Gaither has gained yet another honor to add to his collection with the official honoring […]

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Rattlers showcase in Orange & Green game despite rain

Courtesy of FAMU Athletics The Rattlers hosted their annual spring game on Saturday ending the spring football session. The orange team (offense) competed against the green team (defense). The defense scored its points by turnovers, sacks, and three-and-outs. Redshirt junior quarterback Carson Royal led the offense, throwing a pair of […]

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Rattlers Prepare game plan for Spring Exhibition

Courtesy of FAMU Athletics In preparation for Saturday’s Orange & Green Game the Rattlers wrapped up their last practice Friday of the spring football session. Footballs were flying, whistles were blowing and cleats were ground into the football soil as the players worked on individual technique for the walk-through. Walkthrough […]

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Rattlers Fail to Capitalize on Home Field Advantage

Coutesy of FAMU Athletics The Florida A&M University Baseball team lost their final home game of the season 5-4 to the University of North Florida Ospreys at Moore-Kittles field on Wednesday. The Rattlers scored early at the bottom of the first inning pushing their lead to 1-0. Marlon Gibbs, the […]

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Rattlers Split Double-header against Wildcats

The Florida A & M University Rattlers Baseball team broke even in their double-header against Bethune Cookman University at Moore-Kittles field on Saturday. The Rattlers started the game with a great pitching performance. Pitcher,Ricky Paige, stepped on the mound ready to play with an immediate strike-out. Head coach Jamey Shouppe […]

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Rattlers Fall to Wildcats in Game one of Three-Game Series

Courtesy of FAMU Athletics Florida A and M Universities Mens Baseball team had a rough start to their three-game series against Bethune Cookman University losing 4-1 at Moore-Kittles field on Friday. The game was determined early, the Wildcats scored two  quick runs in the top of the third inning for […]

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Rattlers fall to Jacksonville University

Courtesy of FAMU Athletics The Florida A&M University’s Men’s Baseball team was defeated 10-4  by Jacksonville University at Moore-Kittles field on Tuesday. The Rattlers had a rough start in the first inning, with their batters immediately striking out and Jacksonville University earning two quick runs. The Rattlers increased their urgency […]