Pass Offense: D- Whenever a team throws more interceptions than touchdowns it’s never a good thing. With no passing touchdowns in the last two games, quarterback play seems to be the Achilles of the Rattlers. “Ukpai has to trust his game and what he hears in the locker room, not […]
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Intramural football teams head to Gainesville for national title
When the Florida A&M university women’s flag football team steps on the field, all eyes will be on them. Friday, at the swamp bowl, the team will be going after its fifth national title. The women’s team, known as Simply Marvelous, has won game after game and proven that it […]
FAMU introduces Rattler 5k Urban Challenge and Wellness Expo
Rattlers and other Tallahassee residents are kicking off homecoming week with the new Rattler 5K Urban Challenge and Wellness Expo Saturday. The new challenge is an attempt to revitalize the old Spirit Run/Walk and promote healthy lifestyle changes at Florida A&M University “We want to be healthy and balanced overall,” […]
Bowling team ranked nationally in pre-season
The women’s bowling team is preparing for a big season this year, and it is ranked 17th nationally. This is the first time that the team has been ranked in school history. The bowlers have a strong team that could possibly make a run. Senior captain Jazmin Bingham, who […]
Rattlers hit the road to face Norfolk
The Florida A&M football team will hit the road again to take on the Norfolk State Spartans after bouncing back against the Savannah State Tigers last Saturday in Bragg Memorial Stadium. The Rattlers face another struggling team in week eight, but are not looking past the Spartans on the way […]
Swim teams will face FSU, Florida Gulf Coast
The Florida A&M men’s and women’s swim teams will dive into action Friday and Saturday as underdogs against neighboring schools. Florida State and the University of Florida Gulf Coast will have their hands full when they face the 18 swimmers of FAMU. Led by Coach Jorge Olavez, who replaced […]
Alexis Brown provides consistency, inspires tennis team
Junior Alexis Brown’s winning attitude and fierce play has enabled her to be a force on the tennis court for the Florida A&M women’s tennis team in her hopes to become one of best. Brown’s mother played collegiate tennis at America University in Washington. The Minnesota native gained a true […]
Intramural football crowns its champ
Da Real Deal defeated Pick 6, 34-13, in the intramural championship game Thursday. The overall success of the flag tournament turned out perfect. According to intramural coordinator Tony Brewington, the players stayed healthy this season and avoided injuries. “There were no injuries, if its not safe its not fun. We […]
Rattlers look to extend streak
The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers (6-11, 4-0 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) will go on the road to face the South Carolina State University Bulldogs (8-20, 1-2 in the MEAC). The game will take place Friday in Orangeburg, S.C. The Lady Rattlers are coming off a 3-1 (25-23, 25-22, 27-25, 25-20) […]
FAMU looks resilient in victory
The second half of the Florida A&M football season began in the middle of Saturday’s home game against Savannah State University. The Rattlers, led by senior running back Philip Sylvester, battled back after a rough first half against the Tigers. Battling back after a rough first half is a […]