Hepburn up for Good Works award
The nights that Florida A&M linebacker Brandon Hepburn stared — with a hungry stomach — at an empty refrigerator in his dorm were very few.
View ArticleCostin keeps operations on track for FAMU athletics
Godby alum handles little bit of everything to make sure FAMU sports operate without a hitch on game days.
View ArticleFormer Godby player keeps FAMU sports on smooth course
Everything was going just fine in preparation for a recent Florida A&M football game until Rod Costin got to the line on his checklist that reminded him to distribute ice to the teams.
View ArticleNo redshirt planned for FAMU's Lee Williams
Coming from a small Tallahassee school that doesn't have a reputation for being a football power, Lee Williams' signing with FAMU wasn't viewed as much more than the historic moment that it was in the...
View ArticleNew-look FAMU O-line begins work
Opposing teams recorded 23 sacks against FAMU quarterbacks last season, a definite sign that the Rattlers' offensive line has some issues to resolve. The unit set out Wednesday to begin fixing them...
View ArticleRattlers, Taylor eager for start of work in pads
FAMU receiver Lenworth Lennon made one last adjustment, tugging on the front of his shoulder pads until they sat snug on his shoulders before heading onto the field Monday for practice.
View ArticleFAMU finds fresh talent
During the walk-through phase of preseason camp, FAMU offensive lineman Zerrie Patterson stayed zoned in on his every move during a technique drill. He wanted to make sure his footwork was right.
View ArticleLiving the college life, FAMU football players enjoy off-campus option
Tight end Michael Ethridge is finally at a point in his life that he's always dreamed of since the day he left Godby High School with a scholarship to play football at FAMU.
View ArticleFAMU boosters hopeful
With The Marching 100 suspended, FAMU's football team is ready to take center stage for the university.
View ArticleFinally, Harvey gets his big shot
The last three football seasons have been difficult for receiver Travis Harvey on the FAMU campus. He always had some explaining to do. 'Everybody knew I played football but when the game came I wasn't...
View ArticleFAMU's Joe Taylor climbs higher in record books
FAMU football coach Joe Taylor has a chance to become second-winningest coach in HBCU history with six wins this season.
View ArticleRattlers stopped inches short
The ending was so dramatic that it would be easy to forget how lethargic the effort was from FAMU for three quarters Saturday at LP Field.
View ArticleTSU has facilities to recruit in Florida
Maybe if Tennessee State had the kind of digs that it has now, Damien Fleming might have been the Tigers' quarterback instead of FAMU's.
View ArticleOklahoma next test for FAMU
FAMU's football team must bounce back quickly for this week's trip to face national power Oklahoma.
View ArticleOU a steep challenge
The sting of opening the season with a loss at Tennessee State had barely dissipated Monday when FAMU football players found themselves talking about Oklahoma.
View ArticleFAMU suspends 4 players for Oklahoma game
Just days before the Florida A&M football team travels to take on top-10 foe Oklahoma, the Rattlers announced Tuesday they have suspended four players for the game.
View ArticleWait is over for Rocker
To put his career at FAMU in perspective, running back Eddie Rocker turned to his experience in high school. He played three seasons at Marion High in Ocala as a back-up before he won a starting role...
View ArticleShowtime for Rattlers, FAMU seniors eye OU game
Oklahoma can strike quickly and often out of its no-huddle offense and the FAMU defensive unit has focused on the Sooners all week in preparation for Saturday's game.
View ArticleOU's Stoops seeks improvement against Rattlers
Never mind that Bob Stoops' football team has allowed just two points against the FCS teams that the Sooners have faced in his era. He still was very concerned this week about cleaning up the Sooners'...
View ArticleFAMU was in right place for OU game
When conference alignment caused the University of Oklahoma to scramble to fill a void on its schedule, FAMU just happened to be in the right place at the right time. Thus, the deal was done to bring...
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