Gerald Thomas III

1 week ago | tallahassee.com | Gerald Thomas III

Charlie Ward is building his first coaching staff at Florida A&M, hiring Jarrod Lazarus as associate head coach. Lazarus previously worked at Florida State under Leonard Hamilton, as well as Middle Tennessee State and South Florida. Lazarus has been part of five NCAA Tournament appearances and four regular season conference titles. He played a role in developing several NBA draft picks during his time at FSU. Charlie Ward is getting his inaugural Florida A&M men’s basketball coaching staff in place.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Gerald Thomas III

Florida A&M football is still building quarterback depth. This time, the Rattlers got a commitment from the son of a college football star of yesteryears. On Friday, June 13, former Florida Gators quarterback Lawrence Wright IV announced that he is transferring to FAMU. AdvertisementThe redshirt freshman’s father, Lawrence Wright III, was an All-American safety for Florida and won the 1996-1997 Jim Thorpe Award while helping the Gators win the national championship in the same season.

2 weeks ago | tallahassee.com | Gerald Thomas III

FAMU men's basketball coach Charlie Ward is hosting his fourth annual Father's Day Leadership Basketball Clinic. The clinic, for fathers, male mentors, and youth, will feature basketball drills and motivational talks. The event takes place Saturday, June 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Al Lawson Center on FAMU's campus. Scholarship opportunities will be available through the Ward Family Foundation and the Florida Lottery's Bright Futures Scholarship.

2 weeks ago | tallahassee.com | Gerald Thomas III

Florida A&M University (FAMU) has released kickoff times for its 2025 football home games. The Rattlers' home opener against Albany State is scheduled for 7 p.m. on September 13. FAMU's homecoming game against Alcorn State will kick off at 4 p.m. on October 18. The home finale against Jackson State is set for 7 p.m. on November 1. Details continue to be released about Florida A&M football’s 2025 schedule.

2 weeks ago | tallahassee.com | Gerald Thomas III

The House vs. NCAA settlement allows Division I schools to compensate athletes through revenue sharing. The settlement limits football rosters to 105 players, impacting FAMU's second-year coach James Colzie III. Colzie is strategically reducing his roster while maintaining relationships with cut players for potential future openings. The change also increases scholarships for football to 105, while men's and women's basketball get 15, and baseball gets 34. Changes are afoot in college athletics.