This past weekend, Florida State University hosted the annual Florida State Relay track and field meet for colleges and high school athletes. The Rattlers faced stiff competition during the event: Syracuse University, Marshall University, Auburn University, and Florida State University. The two-day event was with the best athletes representing their […]
Sports
FAMU softball cruising through SWAC
The Rattlers’ softball team has won each of their first six games in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, before falling 10-1 on the road Friday to Jackson State. FAMU is currently first in the Eastern Division, sitting just ahead of in-state rival Bethune-Cookman. Both series sweeps for the Rattlers against Alabama […]
Men’s basketball coach McCullum not renewed
Florida A&M University has made the decision not to renew the contract of men’s basketball coach Robert McCullum, marking the end of his tenure with the Rattlers, according to the university. The announcement comes after McCullum led the team through a challenging season, finishing with a record of 6-23. Athletic […]
Men bow to Southern, 58-44
In their last battle on the road, the Florida A&M University (FAMU) men’s basketball (6-22, 4-13) faced off against the Southern Jaguars (17-12, 11-5), but despite a commendable defensive performance, they fell short with a final score of 58-44. Despite the loss, there were several positive takeaways for Florida A&M, […]
Women fall to Southern, 67-61
The Florida A&M women’s basketball team rallied hard against the Jaguars of Southern University for their final road game this season but fell 67-61 late in the fourth quarter. The Rattlers led the first quarter but could not keep the lead in the second, going into halftime down one point, […]
New era underway for FAMU football
The Rattlers concluded their first official spring practice of the 2024 season Tuesday morning at Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Under the new leadership of FAMU coach James Colzie III, the team has a fiery energy. Colzie previously served as the assistant head coach under Willie Simmons, who […]
Black runners and 26.2 miles
Despite the dominance of African runners in long-distance races such as the 5,000-meter, 10,000-meter, half-marathons, and marathons, African Americans who enjoy long-distance running are few and far between. According to a 2020 survey conducted by Running USA, only three percent of long-distance runners in the United States were Black. Representation […]
Men blow out Alabama A&M, 76-58
The Florida A&M men’s basketball team put on a show Monday night, beating the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 76-58. This was the biggest win all season for the Rattlers, as they won by an 18-point blow out. The team shot 58.3 percent from three, and everything seemed to be clicking on […]
Men down Alabama State, 73-65
With an impressive display of determination and strategy this past Saturday, the Florida A&M University (FAMU) men’s basketball (5-20, 3-11) team emerged victorious against the Alabama State Hornets, securing a notable win with a final score of 73-65. Three Rattlers players particularly stood out, each contributing significantly to the team’s […]
FAMU baseball loses 13-2 to Troy
In a test of resilience, the Florida A&M University baseball team demonstrated unwavering determination as they squared off against Troy University on Tuesday. Although facing formidable opposition, the Rattlers showcased their grit and commitment throughout the game, refusing to falter in the face of adversity. Despite the final score reflecting […]