There was a combination of team chemistry and experience that helped the Florida A&M bowling team to the number one spot in the first day of the 2010 NCAA Bowling Classic. Among the four teams that participated in the tournament were the following universities: Florida A&M, Florida State, Bethune-Cookman and […]
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FAMU softball team starts season on Friday at the Tiny Laster MEAC/SWAC Softball Tournament
A competitive schedule and strong leadership gives the Florida A&M softball team plenty of reason to look forward to the 2010 season.The Florida A&M Rattlers will open up the season on Friday, Feb. 12, at the Tiny Laster MEAC/SWAC Softball Tournament in Conyers, Ga. During the three-day event, the Rattlers […]
Men’s Basketball
The Rattlers’ men’s basketball team (3-12, 1-2 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) will see if they can bounce back from the home loss they suffered on Monday night against Norfolk State when they face the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (3-12, 1-1 in the MEAC) tomorrow. The game is scheduled for […]
Gilbert Arenas’ mistake a shining example of what not to do
On Christmas Eve while many were spending time with loved ones, Gilbert Arenas, point guard for the Washington Wizards, was anticipating playing with guns. Arenas carried a couple of unloaded guns with him into the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Not only did his actions violate NBA rules about not […]
Mistakes and injuries hamper progress
Florida A&M’s women’s basketball team found themselves haunted again by the mistakes that cost them a win against North Carolina A&T as they took on Norfolk State University Monday night. While the team managed to pull off a win with a final score of 58-47, it was an empty victory, […]
No. 1 team dominates; preps for championship
The Florida A&M bowling team may be a legitimate threat to the competition as they look to gather momentum in their pursuit to capture a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title.The Florida A&M Rattlers won their first ever division title finishing number one in the Mid-Eastern Athletic southern division with a record […]
Coach disappointed in point guards
The 65-78 loss to the Norfolk State Spartans on Monday night left the Rattlers men’s basketball head coach Eugene Harris frustrated. Coach Harris said turnovers from his guards and a lack of rebounds cost the Rattlers the game. “When you get out rebounded, you’re going to get beat,” coach Harris […]
Rattlers boost confidence after conference win
The Rattlers men’s basketball team defeated the North Carolina A&T Aggies (5-9, 1-1 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) Saturday night in the first conference home game of the season 70-66. With the victory, the Rattlers have a 3-11 record overall and a 1-1 record in conference play. Florida A&M started […]
After loss, team must prepare
The Florida A&M University Baseball Team will begin their season mourning the recent death of former player, Antonio Burke. The death of Burke will not stop the Rattlers from preparing for a victorious season. Last year the Rattlers finished 24-29 overall and 10-8 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Rattlers […]
‘The Hawk’ lands in Hall
Wednesday Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame welcomed its lone inductee, former Rattler Andre “The Hawk” Dawson. Dawson, who will be presented with a commemorative plaque during ceremonies in Cooperstown, N.Y., July 25, will be the only player inducted this year. FAMU’s baseball head coach Robert Lucas said he was […]