Sports

Sports

Grambling knocks off FAMU, 65-52

Searching for their first SWAC victory of the season, the Florida A&M Rattlers took on the Grambling State Tigers. The Rattlers fell to the Tigers, 65-52. “We just have to come out and fight, we’re fighting adversity right now. Everybody has to buy in because we are all playing sluggish […]

Sports

Club baseball holds interest meeting

As the spring semester begins, so does registration for FAMU’s club baseball team. The baseball club held an interest meeting last week for students to receive more information on the club and the opportunities available to those interested in participating in the sport.  The FAMU baseball club was founded in […]

Sports

Tennis team ready for another championship season

A lot can change in a year, especially for a collegiate HBCU tennis program. The 2022 off-season saw the departure of several seniors and graduate students following FAMU’s first taste of the SWAC competition. Roster turnover for any program can substantially affect the outcome of the next season, and head […]

Sports

Gibbs likely out as FAMU football coach

Fort Valley State University athletics has officially renewed football coach Shawn Gibbs’ contract, which should end the speculation that Gibbs will be named the coach at FAMU. Gibbs was said to be FAMU Athletic Director Tiffani-Dawn Sykes’ top choice to replace Willie Simmons, despite objections from numerous FAMU stakeholders. […]

Sports

Head football coach controversy

FAMU AD Tiffani-Dawn Sykes and Shawn Gibbs, her proposed candidate for the head coaching job to replace former head coach Willie Simmons, received no votes of confidence from the Florida A&M National Alumni Association Executive Board. The National Alumni Association held a nearly two-hour Zoom meeting on Wednesday concerning the […]

Sports

Willie Simmons leaving FAMU for Duke

Florida A&M University Athletic Director Tiffani-Dawn Sykes announced Monday that FAMU football coach Willie Simmons, who led FAMU to the HBCU national championship last month, is leaving the program after six seasons. Sykes said that Simmons had submitted his letter of resignation, which she approved, so he could pursue a […]

News Sports

National champions!

Photo of Celebration Bowl celebration Courtesy: Ashley Bigbee ATLANTA — The Florida A&M Rattlers are once again the HBCU National Champions after pulling off a 30-26 victory over the Howard University Bison on Saturday in the Celebration Bowl.  This historic win marks the first time FAMU has won the […]

Sports

Freshman Kjei Parker leading the Rattlers

Kjei Parker, a true freshman point guard at Florida A&M University, is more than ready to lead the Rattlers. Parker’s journey from high school at Winter Haven to the collegiate basketball world is a testament to his relentless work ethic and ability to overcome obstacles. Growing up in Lakeland, a […]

Sports

Fall sports teams raised the bar in a big way

Like the ‘Big Three’ in Miami, when athletic teams are assembled with an abundance of talent, the expectation can easily go from being competitive to “championship or bust.” Florida A&M’s athletic program has had one of the most successful fall sports periods in school history — the most successful since […]

Sports

Moussa creates an enduring legacy

In college football, tales of resilience, dedication and triumph on the gridiron are woven into the fabric of the sport. Jeremy Moussa, the talented quarterback for Florida A&M University, brings a compelling narrative to this tradition. This story spans from the sun-soaked fields of Southern California to the heart of […]