The Florida A&M men’s cross-country team views the University of Central Florida Black and Gold Challenge on Friday in Orlando as an opportunity to sharpen consistency in its performance. According to head coach Wayne Angel, a reliable effort from every runner is necessary to succeed. Strong performances will decrease the […]
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Fund started in honor of fallen Rattler
The Florida A&M women’s basketball team is forming a scholarship in honor of Shannon Washington, a former member of the team who was killed in early September. Head coach LeDawn Gibson said the scholarship is to pay homage to the fallen Rattler. “She’s a Rattler,” Gibson said. “When she signed […]
Volleyball Team Starting to Heat Up
The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers defeated the North Carolina A&T Lady Aggies in straight sets (25-9 W, 25-14 W, 25-21 W) Sunday at the Al Lawson Center. The team improved its record to 2-11 (2-1 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) on the season and the Lady Aggies are now ( […]
Winters Makes FAMU History
Walt Disney World is where dreams come true. As of Saturday, it is also where the Florida A&M men’s cross country team became champions. Shuaib Winters made history during the Walt Disney World Cross Country Classic in Orlando, becoming FAMU’s first-ever individual champion. With a time of 25:10.18, Winters led […]
Bison Trample Rattlers
With two minutes left to play, Florida A&M leads by 15 points. And then Howard scores. In one minute and 27 seconds, Howard secures a 29-28 win at Bragg Stadium after being down 21 points in the fourth and capping one of FAMU’s biggest homecoming collapses ever. Bragg Memorial Stadium […]
FAMU Ready to Face Howard – at Homecoming Game
Protecting home field has been the one thing that has been most consistent for the Florida A&M football team. They pulled out an exciting 28-22 victory over Ft. Valley State and exploded for a 34-7 win over the Deleware State Hornets. Tomorrow, amidst the distractions of the homecoming festivities, the […]
Bison Burgers Anyone?
Tomorrow’s match up against the MEAC’s 9th ranked Howard University Bison (2-3, 1-2 in the MEAC) shouldn’t be much of a contest. Let’s just tell the truth and shame the devil. You never schedule anyone on your homecoming that has a viable chance to beat you. Conference game or not, […]
In Running: A Classic Dress Rehearsal
Many people consider the Disney Classic to be just another field event. The men’s cross-country team, however, recognizes it as something much bigger – a dress rehearsal. The Florida A&M men’s cross-country team plans to use the 16th Annual Walt Disney World Cross Country Classic this Saturday in Orlando as […]
Spotlight Comes for Flag Football Champion Girls
Even with the success of the Florida A&M girls’ flag football team, Simply Marvelous, they are not used to a lot of exposure. But come Saturday, they will get more than enough for the job they did on the field. Simply Marvelous will be recognized for their six national championship […]
Chandelic Jackson: Going the Distance for FAMU
Week after week, Chandelic Jackson leads the Florida A&M women’s cross country team with her impressive times. Many students may not recognize Jackson when they see her, but she has made her presence known at meets among competition. Last week at the Bobby Lang Invitational, Jackson came in at 18:47.45, […]