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Randolph named MEAC Rookie of the Week

FAMU freshman guard MJ Randolph  Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN Despite the 66-57 loss to the South Alabama Jaguars, congratulations are in order for Florida A&M freshman guard MJ Randolph, who has won the MEAC Rookie of the Week award. Randolph, a guard from Pensacola, FL.  has already played 189 […]

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MEAC roundup

Your weekly news from around the MEAC! Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN This week in the MEAC a stream of disappointment and excitement flowed through the conference. With the momentum of a conference Championship from the Howard women’s volleyball team, they were confident heading into the national tournaments to redeem […]

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FAMU women net first win of the season

The Rattlers won their first game of the season Saturday, defeating Edward Waters 70-64. Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN Florida A&M freshman guard Jasmine Ballew finished with 14 points and three steals in a winning effort as the FAMU women’s basketball team  won its first game of the season Saturday, […]

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Column: Dissecting FAMU’s late-season collapse

The FAMU football season ended with hugs of condolence, not celebration. Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN In late October Florida A&M’s football program was touted as the best team in the MEAC. FAMU had an undefeated conference record and a chip on its shoulder. Now, only a month later, the […]

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Notable Rattlers get awarded with All-MEAC honors

FAMU head coach Willie Simmons on the sidelines during the Florida Classic game Nov. 17 Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN Although Florida A&M’s football season ended in disappointment, there were still some notable Rattlers who were awarded Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) team honors this past Monday. Chris Faddoul, FAMU’s sophomore […]

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Column: The best is yet to come on The Hill

The Rattlers football team at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando. Photo submitted by Ahmon Lott ORLANDO — Some might say the Florida A&M football team finished its season in a disappointing fashion, which in context could be true. After all, the Rattlers dropped three straight conference games to end […]