Gerald Thomas III

1 week ago | tallahassee.com | Gerald Thomas III

Florida A&M football coach James Colzie III prioritizes evaluating current players before focusing on the transfer portal. Colzie aims to minimize departures while seeking specific positions like a "big-time pass rusher" and offensive linemen. The Rattlers' 2025 recruiting class includes players from high schools, community colleges, and four-year universities. FAMU experienced both gains and losses through the transfer portal in previous offseasons. The NCAA Transfer Portal is open for business.

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

That’s a wrap for spring football camp on The Highest of Seven Hills. Florida A&M wrapped up the five-week grind at its final practice on Monday on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium. The Rattlers had their annual Orange and Green Spring Football Game last Saturday. AdvertisementSpring football wasn’t just vital for player progression. It also helped James Colzie III’s development as FAMU’s head coach as he enters his second season leading the Rattlers this fall.

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

The Orange and Green Spring Game is in the books. On Saturday, Florida A&M football held its annual showcase game to preview the 2025 season. The Rattlers split the teams up, with Orange representing the offense and Green being the defense. AdvertisementThe game score was kept on a point system, including touchdowns, first downs, turnovers, and defensive stops. FAMU’s offense, the Orange team, came out on top, winning 59-29. “We did a good job.

1 week ago | tallahassee.com | Gerald Thomas III

FAMU softball will host Alabama A&M for a three-game series this weekend, culminating in Senior Day on Saturday. Four graduating seniors, Kayla Alexandre, Brianna Duggins, Samantha Smith, and Kiauna Watson, will be honored during the doubleheader on Saturday. FAMU currently leads the SWAC East standings and recently defeated second-place Jackson State. The Rattlers swept Alabama A&M in their previous series matchup this season. There’s going to be a Rattler farewell this weekend.

2 weeks ago | tallahassee.com | Gerald Thomas III

Florida A&M may be on the lookout for a new head men’s basketball coach. Patrick Crarey II is reportedly leaving FAMU to become the head coach of fellow Southwestern Athletic Conference program Grambling State. HBCU basketball insider Olivia Antilla first reported the hire, adding that Grambling State will announce the hire on Friday. Other sources, including ESPN, have also reported Crarey being set to depart FAMU for Grambling State.