Robbielyn “Obie” Roberson has gone from cooking food in Florida A&M’s cafeteria to catching strikes on the softball diamond. Roberson, who worked as a chef from August 2011 to January 2012, experienced a shaky road back to softball after quitting shortly after high school. Nonetheless, Roberson held on to her […]
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Jarryd Reid Brings Hits, Defense to FAMU’s Ailing Baseball Program
The Rattlers baseball team’s record may be humble, but Jarryd Reid’s performance is far from it. Florida A&M has not seen much success this season, evident by its 6-30 overall record. But judging by Reid’s individual statistics, his team’s shortcomings have had no sway on his production – which has […]
Despite Weak Performances, Lady Rattlers Claim Top-20 Finishes
Although the Lady Rattlers track and field team fell short in some events in Gainesville, it made up for that in other areas. Steered by resilient performances, Florida A&M produced several top-20 finishes and personal-best times last weekend during the 68th Annual Pepsi Florida Relays at James G. Pressley Stadium. “I really have […]
Rattlers Fall Short at Pepsi Florida Relays; Team Faces Unity Problems ahead of MEAC
The men’s track and field team experienced a somber ride home from Gainesville’s James G. Pressley Stadium on Saturday night as its performances during the 68th Annual Pepsi Florida Relays were below expectations. Florida A&M showed glimpses of promise early in competition, but it would not amount to much more. Unity issues plagued the […]
FAMU Dominates Bethune-Cookman in Men’s Tennis
The Florida A&M men’s tennis team earned a 6-1 victory against conference-rival Bethune-Cookman during its final match of the regular season Saturday at the FAMU Tennis Complex. The Rattlers entered the matchup with history on their side, as their winning streak over the Wildcats dates back to more than two […]
Football Team Gears Up for Promising Season
The Rattlers football team, after falling to Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference rival Bethune-Cookman during last season’s “Florida Classic,” is ready to begin the 2012 season on a high note. FAMU has been preparing for its resurgence during spring training, which began March 19. After a month of practice, head coach Joe […]
Women’s Track Conditioned for Florida Relays
After vigorous training the Florida A&M women’s track and field team is physically fit to participate in this weekend’s Florida Relays in Gainesville. The relays will begin Friday and conclude Saturday. FAMU looks to build on its notable performance during the March 22 Florida State Relays when it manufactured […]
Lady Rattlers Look to Extend Streak against Rival Wildcats
The Lady Rattlers tennis team will enter its bout against rival Bethune-Cookman with history on its side. Florida A&M (3-9, 3-1 MEAC) has claimed the last five meetings between the teams and is looking to extend its streak to six Saturday afternoon at the FAMU Tennis Complex. The match-up carries […]
A ‘Walk-On’ Sprints to the Top of His Game
One fall afternoon in 2010, then-freshman Derrick Morgan walked into men’s track and field head coach Wayne Angel’s office, Gaither Room 207, and introduced himself. As Angel stared from his arbor-colored desk, the 6-foot-2, 165-pounder talked about his track and field accomplishments at North Central High School in Indianapolis. Morgan […]
Defensive Struggles Hurt FAMU Baseball in another Series
The North Carolina Central Eagles swept the Florida A&M Rattlers baseball team in a three-game series over the weekend at Moore-Kittles Baseball Complex. Defensive struggles, which have been an issue for Florida A&M (5-26, 3-6 MEAC) all season, plagued the team during every game of the series. Head coach Willie […]