Tag: Florida A&M

Angela Suggs Probable Cause Affidavit: What We Know So Far

Brandon King

According to a probable cause affidavit released by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement FDLE) Florida A&M Athletic Director was charged with grand theft (over $20,000, less than $100,000),a first degree felony; scheme to defraud (over $300.00), a third degree fenony and false claim on a travel voucher, a second degree misdemeanor.  The affidavit outlines 23 separate occasions in which Suggs, while CEO of the Florida Sports Foundation, used her FSF Visa credit card totaling $23,205.96. The charges occurred at World Resorts Las Vegas ( 2-times totalling $$649.98) , Seminole…

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Florida A&M AD Arrested for Alleged Theft, Investigation Ongoing

Brandon King

Monday, Florida A&M athletic director Angela Suggs was arrested after she allegedly embezzled thousands of dollars from her former employer.  Authorities accused Suggs of using a corporate credit card for personal use to the tune of $24,000. Suggs, while CEO of the Florida Sports Foundation allegedly made cash withdrawals, wire transfers, personal purchases at casinos while on business trips.  Last fall an investigation was initiated and a subsequent audit uncovered Suggs’ alleged falsification of travel vouchers by filing the unauthorized charges as meals or claimed they were accidents. She also…

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PE Corner: “FAMU” Nike LeBron TR1

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This Nike LeBron TR 1 is one of the latest additions to Florida A&M’s LeBron footwear fleet, which includes some bangers, spread across several LeBron models , including the LeBron VII, XIX, XX, XXI and a host of others. They sport a light cream synthetic upper adorned with a large green Swoosh on the lateral side, with smaller such branding appearing on the toe box. Orange appears on the lace loops and interwoven on the rear pull tab as well on the LeBron logo emblazoned tongue label. Additional orange appears…

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FAMU overcomes double-digit deficit to defeat Norfolk State 24-23 in MEAC/SWAC Challenge

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It’s the primary goal of every SWAC and MEAC team is to end their season in Atlanta GA, where Florida A&M and Norfolk State are starting theirs. The two former MEAC foes faced off in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge  Falling behind 14-0 early the 2024 MEAC/SWAC Challenge looked like it could be headed to blowout territory and protracted garbage time, however, 17 unanswered points stretched over the second and third quarters helped lift Florida A&M to a 24-23 victory.  FAMU quarterback, Daniel Richardson, in his first start with the Rattlers, got…

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Three HBCUs get votes in the Stats Perform FCS Preseason Top 25 Poll

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The Stats Performed FCS Preseason Top 25 Poll was released and three HBCUs- Florida A&M, North Carolina Central, and Alabama State all received votes.  Last season the Rattlers of Florida A&M 12-1 (8-0) as the SWAC and the Celebration Bowl champions. They ended the 2023 campaign ranked 11th in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 poll. FAMU received 65 votes in the preseason poll, placing the Rattlers 30th. North Carolina Central also received votes, 51, slotting them right behind Florida A&M, ranking them 31st. Last season Coach Trei Oliver and…

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FAMU President Dr. Larry Robinson to step down

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Friday Florida A&M President Dr. Larry Robinson announced in a letter to FAMU Board of Trustees Chair Kristin Harper he will step down from his post.  On behalf of the Board, Chair Harper was very complimentary of Dr. Robinson, stating the following: “Florida A&M University has reached unprecedented heights as a Top 100 University and the No. 1 public HBCU for the fifth consecutive year. We have achieved remarkable gains and record-breaking years under President Robinson’s leadership. I am honored to have served with fellow trustees alongside our president. His…

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Former FAMU AD heading to Power 5 Conference

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title image via Tulane Athletics After two years, Kortne Goshastepped from his position as Deputy Athletic Director at Tulane University to, according to John Brice of footballscoop.com, accept a senior position in the Nebraska athletic program.  At Nebraska, Gosha will be reunited with Troy Dennen, who became the Huskers’ Director of Athletics in March. It was Dennen who hired Gosha at Tulane back in 2022 following his departure from Florida A&M.  At FAMU Gosha served as the Vice President and Director of Athletics. While on the Highest of Seven Hills,…

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PE Corner: ”FAMU PE” Nike LeBron XX NXT Gen

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This LeBron XX NXXT Gen was made for the Florida A&M basketball program. The green of the upper peeks through the white open hole mesh. Dual -branded Green and orange Swooshes adorn the later side, while a large single Swoosh takes care of the branding on the medial side.  A Rattler logo has its home on the left tongue, while LeBron’s signature is perched atop the right. Both tongues sports “NIKE” and LBJ branding, with “XX” showing up on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole…

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Willie SImmons resigns from FAMU to take position at Duke

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Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons resigned today to accept a position as running backs coach on Manny Diaz’s staff at Duke. Ending much speculation about his future that was initially reported by Offscript late last week. The announcement was officially made by FAMU Director of Athletics Tiffani-Dawn Sykes “At 2p,m. today Coach Simmons submitted and I accepted his resignation and I accepted his resignation letter as he has chosen to pursue another opportunity. I would like to thank Coach Willie Simmons for his hard work to elevate our football…

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FAMU blown out by Iowa State 96-58

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title image Luke Lu/Iowa State Athletics 58 FAMU 96 Winner IowaSt Team 1 2 F FAMU 24  34  58 IowaSt 44  52  96 Keith Lamar and Morrell Schramm combined to score 37 total points – 63.8 percent of Florida A&M’s points – but the Rattlers fell to the Iowa State Cyclones 96-58 on the road Sunday. Lamar led the Rattlers (2-7) with 27 points and eight rebounds. Schramm tacked on 10 points, eight rebounds and four assists off the bench and Shannon Grant chipped in as well with eight points. The Florida A&M offense was impressive…

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