Clif Decius admits he could have done better, the Florida A&M University freshman placed second during the first wrestling match of his collegiate career. The freshman from North Miami High school lost the tournament Saturday during a close match to a returning national placer and all American junior from the […]
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FSU Extends Streak With 34-20 Victory Over UVA
With homecoming festivities in full swing, the Florida State Seminoles added to the fireworks. The Seminoles (9-0, 6-0 ACC) pulled out a gritty 34-20 win over the Virginia Cavaliers (4-6, 2-4 ACC). The level of energy the Noles played with was a sight to sore eyes, especially the set of […]
Rattlers End Home Schedule With 34-17 Loss
The Florida A&M Rattlers (2-8, 2-4 MEAC) suffered another devastating home loss, 34-17 to the South Carolina State University Bulldogs (7-3 , 5-1 MEAC) Saturday afternoon at Bragg Memorial Stadium. For the seniors, it was an especially bitter night as they took the field for the last home game of […]
Rattlers Drop Homecoming Game Amid Confusion
Four days after head coach Earl Holmes was fired, the Florida A&M Rattlers (2-7, 2-3 MEAC) lost on homecoming, 12-10 game in a nail-biter at Bragg Memorial Stadium to the Norfolk State University Spartans (4-5, 4-1 MEAC). Interim head coach Corey Fuller reflected with a heavy heart about his friend […]
Source: Head coach Earl Holmes relieved of duties
Earl Holmes (FAMUAthletics) Florida A&M's head football coach Earl Holmes has been relieved of his duties, according to WANM 90.5 sources. Those sources also said defensive backs coach Corey Fuller will be named the team’s interim coach. The weekly Tuesday press conference, which Holmes participates in, along with players, was canceled […]
Lady Rattlers struggle outside conference
Rattlers huddle up during break Courtesy FAMU Athetics After falling to the University of North Florida in five sets Tuesday night, Florida A&M University’s volleyball team has dropped three consecutive games; all of the them outside of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Lady Rattlers seem to have a tough […]
Seminoles Squeak By Fighting Irish Late
Close finishes are becoming the norm at Doak Campbell Stadium and Saturday night proved no different. In a matchup of top-ranked traditional powers, the second ranked Florida State Seminoles topped the fifth ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31-27. The game came down to a last-second drive by the Fighting Irish […]
Rattlers Pullout First Victory Against Savannah State
The Florida A&M Rattlers (1-5, 1-1 MEAC) earned their first win of the season and first conference win against the winless the Tigers of Savannah State University (0-6, 0-3 MEAC) 24-14. Rattlers head coach Earl Holmes reflected on the teams win. “Overall I thought the guys started fast and I […]
Lady Rattlers Sweep BCU, Remain Perfect in MEAC
The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers volleyball team remained undefeated in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference as they swept rival Bethune-Cookman University (25-14, 25-20, 25-18). Head coach Tanio “Tony” Trifonov spoke about the teams unbeaten streak in the MEAC. “It was our goal to have all three wins in the first half of […]
Youth Football Numbers Show Cause for Concern
In the wake of three high school football players dying from injuries in the last month, the sport of football is being viewed differently these days. According to ESPN Outside the Lines, “USA Football, a national governing body partially funded by the NFL, said participation among players ages 6 to […]