On April 12th, the Rattlers hosted their annual orange and green spring game at Ken Riley Field, Bragg Memorial Stadium, showcasing promise on both offensive and defensive fronts. Team Green secured a 14-7 victory, marking an improvement over the previous year’s performance. The Rattlers’ impressive showing instilled confidence that they […]
Author: Abdul-Rafiu Apata | Staff Writer
18 seniors participate in FAMU Pro Day
FAMU’s Pro Day unfolded on Thursday at Bragg Memorial Stadium, providing seniors with a platform to display their talents before NFL scouts. For the third consecutive year, the event attracted a growing number of NFL Scouts, including head coaches and general managers. This year witnessed a notable increase in both […]
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 […]
FAMU’s tribute to a trailblazer: From Wahnish Way to Althea Gibson Way
In a move that celebrates the rich history and legacy of Florida A&M University, the university is working with the city to rename Wahnish Way to Althea Gibson Way. This proposed change is not just about altering a street name. It is a tribute to an extraordinary alumna who exemplifies […]
Four Rattlers selected for HBCU Legacy Bowl
The Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl is presented by the Black College Football Hall of Fame. This game is relatively similar to the popular Senior Bowl where the top seniors in FBS perform in a game before preparing for the NFL draft. The HBCU Legacy Bowl is a post-season all-star game […]
Rattlers hope to extend win streak to five games
After the Rattlers’ last-minute 26-19 victory against Southern on Oct. 6, they enjoyed a bye week and had the opportunity to rest up, watch more film and allow the players to catch up on schoolwork. This Saturday FAMU is traveling to Houston to take on the 2-4 Texas Southern Tigers. […]
Should FAMU be ranked ahead of Spelman and Howard?
About a month ago FAMU celebrated an outstanding accomplishment being ranked No. 91 among all of the nation’s public college and universities, as well as ranked No. 1 among all public Historically Black Colleges and Universities for the fifth consecutive year. To top it off, FAMU rose to No. 3 […]
Is Isaiah Major FAMU’s next NFL prospect?
In the last few years the Rattlers have seen a few players make it to the NFL. In 2021, Markquese Bell went undrafted and was signed by the Dallas Cowboys. He worked his way up from the practice squad to an active rotation on the field, contributing a lot to the Cowboys’ defense. […]
Alabama State comes to Bragg Saturday
The Rattlers are set to face the Alabama State Hornets on Ken Riley Field on Saturday. Last year when the Rattlers played the Hornets in Montgomery it was a relatively close game, and the Rattlers barely escaped with a last-minute field goal blocked and returned for touchdown by Kendall Bohler […]
It’s now Ken Riley Field at Bragg
Legendary FAMU football star and coach Ken Riley achieved a momentous milestone this summer when he was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This tribute marked a significant achievement, as Riley became only the second player from Florida A&M University to make it to the NFL. He […]