Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Very seldom does the perfect mix of hard work, talent and humility conjoin inside one extraordinary individual. Clearly Florida A&M University’s sophomore running phenom David Too, sheds the traditional mold of a superstar athlete. Too, a native of Kenya, began competing in his early years […]
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Lady Rattlers go cold in the second half, lose to Morgan State
FAMU guard Ecenur Yurdakul running the offense against Morgan State Photo credit: Sydney Vigille The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers basketball team fell to the Bears of Morgan State University Monday night, 59-44. In the first half the lady Rattlers dominated on defense, holding the lady Bears to just 19 […]
FAMU football, Willie Simmons sign 20 on national signing day
Florida A&M University (FAMU) football erupted with excitement from the community with the addition of new head coach Willie Simmons and his newly inducted 2018 recruiting class. Simmons and his staff did not have as much time as an incumbent head coach would have had to sign recruits. Through this […]
FAMU students and alumni curious about stadium funds
After the recent announcement of Florida A&M University's (FAMU) new all-sports performance facility, enthusiasm has flared, along with speculation as to how the funds will be produced for the nine million dollar project. Initially, when the plans were revealed, then-athletic director (AD) Milton Overton was the face and forefront […]
FAMU softball, coach Wiggins train to keep streak alive
Florida A&M University’s Lady Rattlers Softball team completed their season of exhibition fall ball Friday Morning with a special practice from coach Wiggins. The Lady Rattlers competed against Schools such as Valdosta State, Tallahassee Community College and Florida Gulf Coast. Coach Wiggins has expanded from an HBCU legend, to […]
Athletic director steps down, announces job at Kennesaw State University
Florida A&M University Athletic Director Milton Overton Florida A&M University Athletic Director Milton Overton has resigned to take the A.D. job at Kennesaw State University. FAMU Forward announced Overton’s departure and new role at Kennesaw State Tuesday. Overton was hired by former FAMU President Elmira Mangum, and was in charge of […]
Rattlers Win on Goal Line Stand 20-14 to Open MEAC Play
FAMU runningback Devin Bowers stiff-arms a defender during his season high, 115 yards rushing performance. Photo courtesy of FAMU Sports Information The Florida A&M Rattlers opened up Conference football play against rival Savannah State, Saturday night. The Rattlers managed to squeak by 20-14, to improve to 2-2 on the season. […]