FAMU linebacker Derrick Mayweather (left) celebrating after a big play against Fort Valley State last Saturday Photo by: Sydney Vigille Known as one of the many leaders of Florida A&M’s stout defense (nicknamed “Orange Crush”), sophomore linebacker Derrick Mayweather proved on Saturday’s game against Fort Valley State University that there […]

Sydne Vigille| The Famuan FAMU quarterback Ryan Stanley throwing for 115 yards and two TDs against Fort Valley State, Saturday. Despite a stadium clearing lighting delay, the Florida A&M Rattlers were able to win in a dominate fashion against the Fort Valley State Wildcats. With five minutes left in […]

 Sydne Vigille | The Famuan Football season is finally back, and along with it comes a new Florida A&M football team headed by coach Willie Simmons. With a new coach, new players and a completely new field in the stadium, what should fans expect in the Rattlers’ season debut Saturday? […]

More than 50 years ago, African American college football was just as competitive as any conference in the nation. Historically black colleges and universities routinely produced notable and Hall of Fame quality professional athletes due to the endless talent that graced these campuses because of segregation. The beginning of […]

Orlando McKinley on the football field. Photo credit: FAMU Athletics Years of hard work, drive and discipline have the power to turn a hobby into a dream, which is what has happened to Florida A&M football player Orlando McKinley. A 21-year-old cornerback, kick returner and punt returner, McKinley is […]

Sports are second nature for Ryan Stanley. The adrenaline. The challenges. The success. Stanley was the star quarterback at Charles W. Flanagan High School in Broward County. After graduating Stanley decided to bring his talents to FAMU. Unlike high school, Stanley wasn’t the immediate star on the field. The […]

Junior running back Bishop Bonnett.   Running back Bishop Bonnett believes Florida A&M’s football team will flourish under the tutelage of new head coach Willie Simmons.  Bonnett believes the Rattlers are fully capable of going from 3-8 last season to 10-1 this fall. Though the Rattlers lost eight games a […]

All American track star Kevon Manning has found a way to run professional track the many obstacles he has faced in his career. Photo credit: Victoria Goodson All American track star Kevon Manning, a former Florida A&M University athlete, has found a way to run professional track despite the many […]

Minor league baseball CEO Pat O'Connor visited FAMU. Photo credit: milb.com   Imagine walking into your class and seeing the CEO of the Minor League Baseball franchise. Ready and nervous at the same time to get your foot in the door, maybe working for the MiLB could possibly be […]

There’s lots of excitement and anticipation for the FAMU spring game this Saturday. And many of the fans can’t wait to see the former safety who’s been moved to quarterback, Mack Green.   When Green was awarded an athletic scholarship to play at Florida A&M University in 2016, he was […]