Tag: Florida A&M

Bench shows up big in Rattlers’ first win on the season

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title image via FAMU Athletics Courtesy of Florida A&M Athletics 65 Winner FAMU 60 Presb Team 1 2 F FAMU 41  24  65 Presb 32  28  60 CLINTON, S.C. —The Florida A&M men’s basketball team got a 30-point performance from the bench on the way to a 65-60 victory against the Presbyterian Blue Hose on the road Wednesday. The Rattlers (1-5) had four players score in double figures, led by Love Bettis, who had 22 points. Shannon Grant tacked on 13 points, six rebounds and two blocks and Keith Lamar chipped in as well with 10 points,…

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FAMU x Nike Pegasus 40 coming August 3

Brandon King

Nike has dropped another FAMU sneaker, with the canvas for this latest endeavor being the Pegasus 40. It sports a white mesh upper adorned on the lateral sides with green Swooshes. Orange is present on the midfoot band , which coincides with the tongue of the same hue. The typical branding on the tongue label has been repalced with “FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS” , with “A&M” appearing on both lower lateral heels. Green shows up at the inner, along with relective detailing appearing at the rear heel. Underneath the aformentioned upper…

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“FAMU” Nike Zoom Generation PE cleats

Brandon King

The hits keep coming from the joint partnership between Nike and FAMU. Although many of the FAMU PE’s have been directed towards the basketball teams, the latest footwear masterpiece is for the Rattler football team, as for the upcoming season they will be able to take to the gridiron in their own version of LeBron’s first signature shoe, the Air Zoom Generation. They sport a green leather upper overlaid at the with green snakeskin textured leather, with the same material also showing up at the collar. Dual Lebron and FAMU…

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“FAMU” Nike LeBron VII: Official Images

Brandon King

Along with a black pair that debuted earlier this season, this footwear masterpiece was one of two Florida A&M LeBron VIIs. This iteration sports a gorge green suede upper with FlyWire encased sidepanels on the lateral and medial sides. A Rattler logo can be seen on the medial ankle with “FAMU RATTLERS” appearing on the tongue. Orange borders the large, specked lateral Swooshes, with the hue also showing up on the LJ23 logo on the lateral ankle, aforementioned FlyWire cables, and upper lace loops. Underneath resides a gorge green midsole,…

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Florida A&M shuts out Prairie View 1-0 in SWAC Tourney elimination game

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Coutresy of Florida A&M Athletics Team R H E Prairie View A&M 0 4 0 Florida A&M 1 9 0 W: Dallas Tease (2-3) L: Haidermota, Adam (4-5)  S: Zach Morea (3) ATLANTA, Ga. —Sophomore Dallas Teaseand senior Zach Morea combined to toss a shutout on Friday as the Florida A&M Rattlers blanked the Prairie View A&M Panthers 1-0. Tease (2-3) started and picked up the win for Florida A&M (26-28), going seven shutout innings while giving up four hits, walking three, and striking out two. Morea was dealing out of the bullpen as well, going two…

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Isaiah Land talks being overlooked and why he returned to FAMU

Brandon King

In 2021 Florida A&M edge rusher Isaiah Land burst onto the national radar when he put together an incredible season in which he lead the nation in sacks with 19 as well as tackles for loss with 25.5.  Land’s play earned him a laundry list of awards including SWAC Defensive Player Year, All-SWAC First Team, AP All-American 1st Team, AFCA All-American 1st Team, and Buck Buchanan Award Winner, among many others. Read my story on Land’s interview with NFL NOW at hbcusports.com.

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Another “Florida A&M” Nike LeBron 7 coming in 2023

Brandon King

Recently FAMU unveiled another jaw-dropping team exclusive, a black-based LeBron 7, shortly before the Rattlers took on the Wildcats of Kentucky. Images of the latest piece of FAMU team exclusive footwear emerged and just as with their past kicks, these do not miss. These green Lebron 7s may even be better than the aforementioned black ones that proceeded them. They sports a gorge green suede with Flywire-infused on the sides. On the tongue reads “FAMU RATTLERS”, with a Rattler logo on the medial heel. An speckled, orange-bordered Swoosh occupies the…

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“FAMU” Nike LeBron 7 coming January 7

Brandon King

The “FAMU” Lebron 7 is a sneaker I have been fawnling over since the since the first images emerged. Even amongst a fleet of team exclusive footwear that have no duds amongst them, these stand out. It was thought we may have to admire these from afar, but it was announced by FAMU Athletics these would see a retail release in early 2023. We now know exactly how early they will begin their retail voyage- the “FAMU” Nike Lebron 7 will release January 7. They will carry a 200 USD…

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“Florida A&M” LeBron 7 coming in 2023

Brandon King

In our previous articles on FAMU Team Exclusive footwear, we have always ended with the disclaimer that as dope as they all have been , retail releases would seemingly be an unlikelihood. That will change in 2023. An Instagram post on the FAMU Athletics page that unveiled a FAMU-specific LeBron 7 stated, ” Rattler Nation, you asked for a pair to be released well here you go!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Florida A&M Athletics 🐍 (@famuathletics) The “FAMU” LeBron 7 sports a black suede upper…

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FAMU unveils latests Lebron XX Team Exclusive

Brandon King

FAMU has not missed when it comes to their team footwear. Recently Florida A&M unveiled images of a green-based LeBron XX Team Exclusive and now pictures of the latest one, a white-based version, have been released. As already mentioned, this LeBron XX sports a white knit upper with orange and green Swooshes on the lateral side. Just as with the green pair, a FAMU logo is seen on the rear heel. A white foam midsole that houses Zoom Air cushioning and an Dunkman-branded orange rubber outsole completes this aesthetic. Being…

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