Tag: FAMU

No. 7 Miami Obliterates Florida A&M 77–7: Hurricanes Never Punt in Brutal Rout

Brandon King

image via the Miami Hurricane Florida A&M had no answer for No. 7 Miami on Thursday night. The Rattlers walked into Hard Rock Stadium expecting a difficult matchup against one of the nation’s top-ranked teams. Instead, they endured a brutal 77–7 loss as the seventh-ranked Hurricanes dominated from the opening kickoff. Miami didn’t just dominate the scoreboard. The Hurricanes never punted. No. 7 Miami scored on its first seven possessions, turning the matchup into a runaway and demonstrating the enormous talent gap between a top-10 FBS program and an HBCU…

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FAMU x Nike Vomero 18 Officially Releases: Florida A&M-Inspired Runner Available Now

Brandon King

Nike has officially released the Florida A&M (FAMU) Nike Vomero 18, giving Rattlers fans a fresh way to represent one of the nation’s most iconic HBCUs. Part of Nike’s expanding NCAA footwear collection, the FAMU-themed Vomero 18 combines the university’s unmistakable green-and-orange color palette with one of the brand’s most comfortable running silhouettes. The upper is dressed in Fortress Green with Mandarin accents and crisp white detailing throughout. Florida A&M branding appears near the heel, while Nike’s signature Swoosh completes the collegiate-inspired design. Beyond its eye-catching appearance, the Vomero 18…

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Florida A&M’s Kendall Bohler named to Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-American Second Team

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Florida A&M defensive back has been named to the Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-American Second Team. Last season the redshirt senior recorded 39 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 interception, and 14 pass breakups and received numerous accolades including All-SWAC First Team and Phil Steele All-SWAC First Team. Bohler was also named a BOXTOROW All-American, the Bruce Feldman Freak list, Reese’s Senior Bowl watch list.  In addition to this most recent accolade, Bohler was named to the East-West Shrine Bowl 1,000 Watch List, Preseason All-SWAC First Team and Hero Sports…

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Florida A&M’s Tiffani Dawn-Sykes named Women Leaders in Sports (Women Leaders) Nike Division I FCS Executive of the Year

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Courtesy of Florida A&M Athletics Florida A&M’s Vice President and Director of Athletics Tiffani-Dawn Sykes was named Women Leaders in Sports (Women Leaders) Nike Division I FCS Executive of the Year for 2023-24. “This award is truly a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff,” said Sykes. “I am inspired by their commitment to excellence both on and off the field. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead this championship program and for the opportunity to contribute to its success.” In Sykes’ first full season at Florida A&M, the Rattlers…

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New FAMU men’s basketball coach Patrick Crarey II incites stakeholders by dismissing nearly the entire team

Brandon King

It seems that another Florida A&M coaching hire is mired in controversy. After a 2023-24 season that saw the Rattler men’s basketball team stumble to a 6-23 overall record and just 4-14 in SWAC play, FAMU and then coach Robert McCullum decided a mutual parting of the ways was in the best interest of all concerned parties and so began the search for the next person to lead FAMU men’s hoops. Patrick Crarey II was announced as the program’s 15th basketball coach on April 17 in a move that was…

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FAMU bench plays big in 88-86 win over Jackson State

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86 Jackson St. 8-12,4-3 SWAC 88 Winner Florida A&M 4-14,2-5 SWAC Team 1 2 F Jackson St. 27  59  86 Florida A&M 37  51  88 The Florida A&M men’s basketball team got a 30-point performance from the bench on the way to an 88-86 victory against the Jackson State Tigers at home Monday. The Rattlers (4-14, 2-5) had four players score in double figures, led by Keith Lamar, who had 27 points. Jordan Chatman tacked on 15 points from the bench and Shannon Grant chipped in as well with 13 points and eight rebounds. Florida A&M took advantage…

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Check out the White “FAMU” LeBron XXI

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Just as the with the green version previously , this iteration of the LeBron XXI is another Florida A&M team exclusive that is a home run. It sports a perforated white upper with the lateral Swoosh outlined with orange stitching; the branding on the medial side is striped and is bordered with green stitching. FAMU iconography is seen on the left tongue, while Lebron’s signature occupies the same place on the right. Underneath resides a white midsole with the heel section dipped in orange and a green and white rubber…

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Check out the ”FAMU” Nike LeBron XXI

Brandon King

These LeBron XXI is the latest team exclusive footwear coming to the Highest of Seven Hills. They sport a green upper with a white-bordered Swoosh on the lateral side with striped branding present on the lateral side. The left tongue is adorned with a Rattler logo, while the left is home for the standard LeBron signature. Orange can also be seen at the inner as well as the rear heel. Underneath resides a green midsole with an orange-dipped heel and a white rubber outsole. At this juncture there is no…

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FAMU crushes Prairie View 35-14 to claim SWAC Championship

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Unfazed by multiple weather delays, the Rattlers of Florida A&M were able to effectively control the clock and run the football on the way to claiming their first SWAC Championship with a 35-14 victory over Prarie View.  On just Prairie View’s fifth snap of the contest, a Trazon Connely pass was tipped and then intercepted by Javan Morgan and returned to the FAMU 40. A personal foul on the FAMU pushed the Rattlers back 15 yards to the 25-yard line. Four plays later Terrell Jennings ran in from the 1-yard…

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Florida A&M seeks first SWAC Championship in Saturday clash with Prairie View

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title image via Florida A&M Athletics Courtesy of FAMU Athletics Rattlers prepare to play in their first SWAC Championship Game after going undefeated in the regular season. The Rattlers enter the game with the nation’s second-longest winning streak at nine games and home game winning streak at 19. When, Where, How to Watch/Listen, Digital Program:  When: Saturday, December 2, 4:00 p.m. EasternWhere: Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial StadiumWatch: ESPN2Listen: Florida A&M Rattlers app or Rattlers+Digital Program Coaches in the gameWillie Simmons (Clemson, 2002 | The Citadel, 2003) Career Record: 64-24 (9th season, 2020 canceled due to COVID-19)Record at…

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