After the Rattlers’ last-minute 26-19 victory against Southern on Oct. 6, they enjoyed a bye week and had the opportunity to rest up, watch more film and allow the players to catch up on schoolwork. This Saturday FAMU is traveling to Houston to take on the 2-4 Texas Southern Tigers. […]
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Tough schedule awaits women’s basketball team
The Florida A&M University women’s basketball schedule for the 2023-2024 season has been released — and it appears to be more than challenging. The team is suiting up to face some tough non-conference teams again this season. The Rattlers are in the Southwestern Athletic Conference but will face off against […]
Rattlers outlast Jaguars in ‘The Bluff’
The Florida A&M Rattlers faced off against the Southern Jaguars at the A.W Mumford Stadium on Saturday. Coach Willie Simmons spoke about what information he had delivered to his players before facing off against a talented team in an away game. “Well, typically in big games… and high-level games, it’s […]
Men’s basketball looks to change the narrative
The past few seasons have been very underwhelming from the Florida A&M University men’s basketball team. Though FAMU is deemed a “football school,” basketball players are trying to change the narrative and even the playing field. True freshmen Colin McAllister spoke about the mindset of the Rattlers going into this […]
Rattlers welcome a new season
With the upcoming 2023-2024 basketball season approaching, the Women’s Basketball team has begun their season with walk-on tryouts. Vice President and Athletic Director Tiffani-Dawn Sykes named Bridgette Gordon as the new women’s basketball head coach earlier this summer. Gordon’s resume is undeniable, winning a gold medal in the 1988 Summer […]
FAMU volleyball cruises by MVSU
Florida A&M’s football team will not be the only team to compete against Mississippi Valley State University this weekend, volleyball team also went head-to-head with the Delta Devils at the Al Lawson Center on Saturday. Starting the game off strong, the Rattlers went on a six-point run in the first […]
Is Isaiah Major FAMU’s next NFL prospect?
In the last few years the Rattlers have seen a few players make it to the NFL. In 2021, Markquese Bell went undrafted and was signed by the Dallas Cowboys. He worked his way up from the practice squad to an active rotation on the field, contributing a lot to the Cowboys’ defense. […]
FAMU to NFL pipeline taking shape
“Everything that you can dream about, it can happen right here on ‘The Highest of Seven Hills.’” Those words said by FAMU coach Willie Simmons summarize the mindset of all who come to Florida A&M to play football. FAMU has been lacking player presence in the National Football League since […]
Rattlers extend home win streak to 17
The Florida A&M Rattlers extended their home win streak with a 23-10 victory over the Alabama State Hornets. Unlike last week the Rattlers got off to a quick start, scoring first at the seven-minute mark in the first quarter. Following the Rattler touchdown, the defense came out swarming, forcing the […]
SWAC officials seem to like Moussa more than FAMU students do
Florida A&M quarterback Jeremy Moussa has been named Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) player of the week for the third straight week following the Rattlers’ win vs. West Florida on Saturday. Some students are saying Moussa didn’t deserve to win based on his individual performance. FAMU finished the first half tied […]