The track and field season is in full swing, but is it for the Florida A&M University program? Florida A&M students are eager to cheer on the track team for the 2021-2022 season but some are unsure about the outlook on the season due to yet another meet being canceled. […]
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Athletes face tough challenges on and off the field
Student-athletes are always applauded for their hard work on and off the field, court, and track, but their mental health is often overlooked. These athletes are expected to attend practices, work hard in classes, and maintain any other outside responsibilities that come with life. For some student-athletes, the transition from […]
FAMU turns back FVSU, 76-63
Florida A&M’s men’s basketball team returned to Tallahassee Wednesday, downing Fort Valley State University 76-63 as the Rattlers extended their home win streak to two games and non-Division 1 win streak to six. The Rattlers won the opening tip-off, which led to a quick 3 pointer by MJ Randolph, Jr. […]
FAMU back in playoffs after 20 years
After a stunning first season in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, Florida A&M University football continues to make noise by becoming the first team in the conference to be selected for the NCAA’s Division I Football Championship Subdivision playoffs since 1997. The Rattlers will face off at 7 p.m. EST Saturday […]
Rattlers ready to rumble with B-CU
Antwan Collier, a safety on Florida A&M’s football team, officially began playing for the Rattlers this fall. Collier not only sports No. 3 on his football team jersey, he also ranks in the top three in tackles for FAMU as well. In preparation for this weekend’s game at the Florida […]
Saturday’s Florida Classic enjoys rich history
The Florida Classic is set to return this Saturday after a one-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This will Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University’s 76th meeting all-time, and the in-state rivalry still manages to have a build-up of excitement heading into the game. The Florida Classic debuted in […]
Rattlers win home opener
After a challenging season opener against Kansas State, Florida A&M’s men’s basketball team returned home Monday and claimed its first victory, a dominating 95-70 win over LeMoyne-Owen College. MJ Randolph followed up a 27-point, seven-rebound, six-assist performance at Kansas State with a 21-point, 10-assist, nine-rebound performance. Randolph added four steals […]
Bryant’s future is bright as can be
LJ Bryant is a young man of many talents. The plot for his future is not fully written but his life seems certain to have an impact on society. Bryant is not a one-dimensional figure. When he is not hitting home runs as a standout Rattler on the baseball team, […]
FAMU has best football record in Florida
After seven straight wins, FAMU Football boasts the best record (8-2) for any college football team in Florida for the 2021 season. FAMU football also earned national acclaim after ranking 25th in the CBS Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Power Rankings for week 11. According to CBS, FAMU has what it […]
Rattlers now sporting LeBron’s logos
Back in March, NBA star LeBron James and Nike announced a six-year deal with Florida A&M athletics. Despite the fact that FAMU has been a Nike-sponsored institution for more than two decades, this partnership renewal is significant in that it is the first time that Nike has used a non-Jordan […]