This was the first time Jimbo Fisher had a true freshman quarterback start for him, but not even that would be enough for the Florida State Seminoles. After a hard fight, the FSU couldn't overcome NC State. The Wolfpack held the ball 33 minutes compared to FSU's 26 minutes with the […]
Author: Jessika Ward
Son, Father, Athlete: The Kaycee Reese Story
Sophomore infielder Kaycee Reese is having an impressive season. Reese is ranked third in the conference for his on-base percentage and within the top 30 conference players for his .318 batting average. When he is on the field, he is Kaycee the second baseman. In the training room, he is […]
Seminoles outlast the Wolverines in the Orange Bowl
The Florida State Seminoles took home the Capital One Orange Bowl trophy, beating the Michigan Wolverines after four quarters of thrilling play. The Noles dominated the Wolverines’ defense in the first half, leading 20-6. After halftime, the Wolverines returned to the field full of vengeance. Michigan kicked a […]
Rattlers drop close game to Bison, end home win streak
Rattlers fans were out and in effect Saturday, but the men’s basketball team was not. Florida A&M lost a tight game to conference foe Howard University, 69-62, ending the Rattlers’ (7-13, 3-4 MEAC) five-game home winning streak. Head coach Clemon Johnson said the game hurt the Rattlers as a whole. […]
Lady Rattlers claw toward comeback
Despite 11 ties and eight lead changes, the Lady Rattlers clawed out a 55-51 win over the North Carolina A&T Lady Aggies on Monday. Florida A&M head coach LeDawn Gibson was impressed with her team’s ability to take a late lead after losing early momentum against NC A&T. “They played […]
Rattlers clench narrow victory against NCCU Eagles
The men’s basketball teamslithered by the North Carolina Central University Eagles,63-60.The win is the Rattlers’ fourth consecutive at home. Florida A&M head coach Clemon Johnson was pleased to see his team play with passion at home. “This is what’s going to get the fans in,” Johnson said. “They now believe […]
Rattler baseball has new coach at bat
Jamey Shouppe was named head coach for the 2013-14 season in July after former head coach Willie Brown was fired following sexual harassment allegations in January. Shouppe played baseball at Florida State (1981-82). In 1982 he was drafted in the eighth round to the Houston Astros. He played in the […]
Scrimmage helps prepare Lady Rattlers for softball season
The Florida A&M softball team took on Gulf Coast State College in two scrimmages Wednesday at the intramural softball field. This scrimmage shined a light on what the softball team will look like in the spring. Players and coaches are excited for what is to come. Assistant […]
High momentum helps Lady Rattlers defeat the Lady Aggies
Florida A&M shut out North Carolina A&T 3-0 in a MEAC conference match (25-11, 25-20, 25-22) Sunday. Sophomore outside hitter Yeisha Arcia lead the game in kills with a total of 17. Sophomore middle blocker Ginna Lopez-Chavez and Senior outside hitter Katherine Huanec followed Arcia, both having 10 kills. In […]
International students adapt to U.S. through FAMU athletics
Most students at Florida A&M are separated from family and friends by city and state, but some are separated by continents. Though students are away from home they are willing to take the chance to pursue their dreams in the U.S. FAMU is one of many universities that often recruits […]