Jason Rollins named Grambling defensive coordinator

title image via Grambling Football Courtesy of Grambling Athletics Grambling State University head football coach Mickey Joseph has named Jason Rollins as Defensive Coordinator and Safeties Coach.  Rollins arrives at GSU after having served as interim head coach of Southern University during the 2021 season.  Prior to his stint at SU, he was a member of the staff at the University of Texas at San Antonio where he served as the defensive coordinator for two seasons and spent two years as associate head coach and linebackers coach. In his first year as…

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New FAMU head football coach James Colzie III introductory press conference

Monday afternoon Florida A&M formally introduced James Colzie III as the 19th head football coach in the program’s history. After a needlessly protracted search, Colzie had the interim tag removed this weekend as the replacement for former coach Willie Simmons.

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Florida A&M names James Colzie III as 19th head football coach

After a coaching search that was filled with more twists and turns than a weekday soap opera, the FAMU coaching search has finally come to a conclusion with Interim head coach James Colzie named the 19th head coach in the program’s history. After former head coach Willie Simmons departed in early January to accept the running backs coach position on Manny Diaz’s staff at Duke, Colzie III was named interim coach. A letter that was sent out to both AD Sykes and FAMU president, Dr. Larry Robinson, by the FAMU…

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Rattler nation seemingly displeased about potential head coaching hire

It has been a week since Willie Simmons resigned as Florida A&M head coach to take a running back coach position at Duke. Since then, speculation of who could possibly be in line to replace Simmons immediately emerged.  Names such as Los Angeles Rams offensive analyst KJ Black and current Albany State head coach Quinn Gray — both of whom had ties to the school —  were mentioned as candidates or potential hires.  The FAMU football team even weighed on the matter, decisively placing their support behind interim head coach…

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Bethune-Cookman releases 2024 football schedule

Courtesy of Bryce Hoynoski, Bethune-Cookman Athletics DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Bethune-Cookman Football will embark on its fourth season as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) – and second in the Raymond Woodie Jr. era, with a challenging 2024 schedule that includes five contests against first-year head coaches, the farthest road contest for B-CU since 2018, four games in the friendly confines of Daytona Stadium, and a Florida Blue Florida Classic matchup against the defending Cricket Celebration Bowl champions. The Wildcats will open the 2024 slate August 31 at Raymond James Stadium with their first-ever matchup with the American Athletic Conference’s USF. The…

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Alcorn State announces Cedric Thomas as new head football coach

Title image via Alcorn Sports Courtesy of Alcorn Sports Information LORMAN, Miss. — Alcorn State University has named Cedric Thomas as its new head football coach, Interim President Tracy M. Cook announced Tuesday. Thomas becomes the 22nd head coach in program history. “Alcorn State University’s commitment to our football program and student athletes is unwavering,” said Dr. Tracy M. Cook. “I am thrilled to appoint Cedric Thomas as our new head football coach. I believe he is uniquely positioned to continue our championship winning tradition. His passion for the game, approach to leadership of our student athletes, and his vision for the future will continue to strengthen our culture of excellence as a leader…

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FAMU prepares to get it on with Howard in the Celebration Bowl

Courtesy of Florida A&M Athletics ATLANTA, Ga. –– Rattlers’ historic season is ending Saturday afternoon as they make their first appearance in the Celebration Bowl and look to cap off the season by bringing a Celebration Bowl trophy to Tallahassee. When, Where, How to Watch/Listen, Digital Program:  When: Saturday, December 16, 12 p.m. EasternWhere: Mercedes-Benz StadiumWatch: ABCListen: Florida A&M Rattlers app or Rattlers+Digital Program Coaches in the gameWillie Simmons (Clemson, 2002 | The Citadel, 2003) Career Record: 65-24 (9th season, 2020 canceled due to COVID-19)Record at FAMU: 44-13 (6th Season 2020 canceled due to COVID-19) Larry Scott (USF, 2000) Career Record: 18-23…

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Alabama State’s Adams, Johnson and Victor garner FCS Football Central All-American Honors

title image via David Campbell Courtesy of Alabama State Athletics Alabama State University’s Colton Adams, Kisean Johnson and Mikey Victor were named the FCS Football Central All-American teams on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.  FCS Football Central was formed through an agreement through a partnership between The Bluebloods and Sports Illustrated/FanNation. Adams earned his way on to the FCS Football Central Second Team, while Johnson and Victory represent Alabama State as Third-Team selections.   Adams, who adds the honor to his First-Team All-SWAC selection, led the Hornet with 124 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and had four…

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Florida A&M’s Isaiah Major, Kendall Bohler, and Cameron Covin named BOXTOROW All-Americans

title image via FAMUAthletics Courtesy of Florida A&M Athletics Florida A&M linebacker Isaiah Major, defensive back Kendall Bohler, and offensive lineman Cameron Covinwere named to the 2023 BOXTOROW All-American Team. Isaiah MajorMajor had an outstanding 2023 campaign, finishing the season named the SWAC Defensive Player of the Year and finishing 16th in the Buck Buchanan Award voting. Major finished the season with 100 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, a fumble recovery, and a game-sealing pick-six versus Alabama State. Kendall Bohler Kendall Bohler was one of two lockdown corners for the nation’s number one defense. Bohler…

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Willie Simmons named AFCA FCS Region 3 Coach of the Year

title image via FAMU Athletics Courtesy of Florida A&M Athletics  Florida A&M football’s head coach, Willie Simmons, has led the Rattlers to their best season since 1998, winning 11 games, a conference championship, and its first Celebration Bowl appearance next week. Simmons and the Rattlers’ success has led to Simmons being named the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FCS Region 3 Coach of the Year for the second straight season. Under Simmons’ leadership this season, the Rattlers finished the regular season with their highest national ranking and first 11-win season since 1998.…

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