Courtesy of FAMU Athletics The Florida A&M University football team is looking to rebound after last season’s emotional roller coaster ride. The Rattlers are under new leadership this year with head coach Alex Wood at the helm. His team will be playing with a chip on their shoulders going into […]
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Rattlers Prepared for Bulls
Courtesy of FAMU Athletics FAMU's new head football coach, Alex Wood, is confident that this season is an opportunity for growth as he stated in today’s Press Conference. This upcoming Saturday will mark the official season opener and start of Alex Wood’s new regime. Coach Wood is at ease about […]
Bittersweet Moment for FAMU Baseball
Former FAMU assistant baseball coach, Brett Richardson. Former Florida A&M University assistant baseball coach Brett Richardson will be moving on to a higher position as head coach at Alcorn State. Richardson has coached 18 consecutive seasons at FAMU. He started out as a player, then a graduate assistant, and moved up […]
Godby Preparing for Fall Season
Godby Mascot the Cougar The Amos P. Godby High School varsity football team is currently preparing for summer workouts in preparation for the fall season. Senior BJ Gant plays on defense (safety), offense (running back), as well as special teams (punt returner). Gant already knows what to expect on a […]
Rattlers Bring Home First MEAC Title In More Than 20 Years
Coach Shouppe explaining the MEAC line-up to his player in the pre-practice meeting Florida A&M University’s baseball team landed its very first bid into the NCAA Regional Tournament after defeating Bethune-Cookman University 8-2 in the MEAC championship game in Salisbury, Maryland. This win gives them an automatic bid into the […]
Breaking News: FAMU Baseball Wins MEAC Championship, Reaches First NCAA Appearance
Courtesy of FAMU Athletics Today the Florida A & M University Baseball team clinched their first ever bid in the NCAA regionals by defeating Bethune Cookman 8-2 in the MEAC championship game in Salisbury, Maryland. The Rattlers first MEAC championship victory since 1994 also was an automatic bid to the […]
Breaking News: Former FAMU Basketball Coach Files Lawsuit
Courtesy of FAMU Athletics Former Florida A & M University's head basketball coach Clemon Johnson filed a lawsuit against the university for wrongful termination of his contract. Johnson filed the lawsuit Monday citing good faith and fair dealing, negligent misrepresentation, breach of contract, and fraud. Johnson was fired in April of 2014 while in the third […]
FAMU Legend’s Home Dedicated as State Landmark
Fully Restored Gaither Home Former FAMU head football coach Alonzo “Jake” Gaither’s home was honored Friday as hundreds of supporters showed up to the unveiling of the landmark sign in the yard of the home. Gaither has gained yet another honor to add to his collection with the official honoring […]
Rattlers showcase in Orange & Green game despite rain
Courtesy of FAMU Athletics The Rattlers hosted their annual spring game on Saturday ending the spring football session. The orange team (offense) competed against the green team (defense). The defense scored its points by turnovers, sacks, and three-and-outs. Redshirt junior quarterback Carson Royal led the offense, throwing a pair of […]
Rattlers Prepare game plan for Spring Exhibition
Courtesy of FAMU Athletics In preparation for Saturday’s Orange & Green Game the Rattlers wrapped up their last practice Friday of the spring football session. Footballs were flying, whistles were blowing and cleats were ground into the football soil as the players worked on individual technique for the walk-through. Walkthrough […]