Saturday night’s game was a perfect display of heart, determination and the Rattlers’ will to win. Yet, most importantly a powerful statement was made about what is in store for the 2009 football season. “I feel good about last night’s game,” Kendrick Washington, a junior defensive end said. “I mean […]

With the bitter taste of last years miss at a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship on their tongue, the Florida A&M University football team is ready to kickoff what many on the team believe will be a championship season.     All-American quarterback Curtis Pulley said the preseason hype and awards […]

The Florida A&M University Men’s Tennis team is anxious to avenge last season’s loss to the Hampton University Pirates in the semi-final round of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship. This was the first time in 20 years the men’s team had not reached the finals. Despite the unfortunate end to […]

The 2009 US Open Tennis Championship began on Monday in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. and has potential to be just as exciting and competitive as last year’s tournament.        With last year’s winners ready and healthy for battle, American-born Serena Williams and Switzerland’s Roger Federer will definitely put on a great show […]

When the Florida A&M University cheerleaders take the field to hype the crowd for the kick-off of the 2009-10 football season, head Coach Brandi Tatum expects to bring out a more talented group to help spread rattler pride.        “We want to create an experience,” said Tatum. “We want to […]

After 33 ceremonies, Florida A&M University is finally adding to its list of valued athletes. FAMU will hold it’s 34th Sports Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony at the FAMU Multipurpose Center on Friday.         The Hall of Fame Breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday in Jake Gaither […]

The recent arrest and resignation of men’s track and field coach Walter McCoy raises serious questions about the screening and hiring process of Florida A&M University’s employees. Investigation into McCoy’s past shows that his recent arrest was not the only one on his record.     According to Officer Derek […]

On Saturday, the Florida A&M University football team held a live scrimmage at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Head coach Joe Taylor wanted to simulate a live performance and enlisted the services of the Marching 100 band and the cheerleaders for the game.       “Anytime you have a live game feel it makes […]

Education in the city of Tallahassee has felt the heat of budget cuts over the past few months. Both Florida A&M University and Florida State University have had to put many clubs and organizations on the chopping block. Athletic teams at FAMU seem to be breathing easier. According to senior […]

As the end of the regular season draws closer, Florida A&M’s baseball team find themselves under .500, and are looking for a spark. The Rattlers are fifth in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference standings with a 5-6 record. They also find themselves looking up at conference rivals Bethune-Cookman University (11-1) and […]