Rattler Review Ep. 83

Willie Simmons discusses his resignation as the football head coach at FAMU to become the running backs coach at Duke. FAMU VP/AD Tiffani Sykes talks about filling the football head coaching vacancy, finances for the athletics department and facilities. SWAC Offensive Player of the Year Jeremy Moussa reflects on his relationship with former head coach Simmons and the 2023 championship season.

The 2nd annual Rattler Review Venom Awards show celebrates athletic success at FAMU in 2023. Award categories include Men's/Women's Freshman of the Year, Men's/Women's Newcomer of the Year, Men's/Women's Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year and Team of the Year. 

Cricket Celebration Bowl preview. FAMU head coach Willie Simmons discusses game strategy and addresses rumors about job offers. Cricket Celebration Bowl executive director John Grant talks about finances, TV ratings and cultural impact of the game. Our Four-Down Territory segment features play-by-play commentators Tiffany Greene, Jay Walker breaking down the match FAMU-Howard and their passion for HBCUs. 

Cricket Celebration Bowl preview episode. FAMU football HC Willie Simmons recaps winning the SWAC title and gives an early preview of HBCU national championship matchup vs. Howard. Running back Terrell Jennings discusses his late-season surge leading the team's offensive attack. Co-DC/D-Line coach Milton Patterson reflects on his Atlanta roots and returning home for the Celebration Bowl. Kez McCorvey shares a report on the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. 

FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons previews the annual Florida Blue Florida Classic vs. Bethune-Cookman. Wide receiver Marcus Riley discusses his college football journey and facing his former B-CU teammates. Our monthly Alumni Spotlight series features the 2021 Buck Buchanan Award winner, Isaiah Land. He talks about life as an NFL rookie with the Indianapolis Colts and supporting FAMU in Orlando at the Florida Classic. Full preview of the 2023 SWAC Volleyball Tournament and FAMU's quest to win a third straight title. 

FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons recaps winning the SWAC East Division title and previews the upcoming game vs. Alabama A&M. Cornerback Tevin Griffey discusses his first career interception, the power of the FAMU's "Dark Cloud Defense" and his legendary family roots. Our Four-Down Territory segment features Fox 54 Huntsville sports director Mo Carter breaking down Alabama A&M.

FAMU Homecoming 2023 special episode. Football head coach Willie Simmons breaks down the personnel matchup for the homecoming game vs. Prairie View A&M. Rattlers legendary quarterback Ryan Stanley reflects on his record-breaking career as the debut guest on the Alumni Spotlight segment. Multimedia commentator Charles Bishop shares insight on PVAMU on the weekly Four-Down Territory series. 

FAMU football HC Willie Simmons previews the road game vs. Texas Southern. Wide receiver Jah'Marae Sheread discusses returning home to Houston and playing strong for the stretch run of the season. Our Four-Down Territory series features Texas Southern professor Dr. Kenyatta Cavil of Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab sharing insight on the Tigers. FAMU men's basketball HC Robert McCullum gives an outlook for the 2023-24 season. FAMU cross country HC Tamika Kinchen previews the 2023 SWAC championship meet. 

FAMU football HC Willie Simmons gives an outlook for the road game vs. Southern. Running back Terrell Jennings discusses the impact of the ground game and team unity. Our Four-Down Territory series features Southern beat reporter Carlos Brown of the Carlos Brown Show sharing insight on the Jaguars. FAMU volleyball star setter Camila De La Rosa talks about adding to the program's success and life in her native Dominican Republic.

FAMU football HC Willie Simmons previews the upcoming road game vs. Mississippi Valley State. Linebacker Isaiah Major discusses leadership and the dominance of the Dark Cloud Defense. Our Four-Down Territory series features WJTV sports director Blake Levine sharing insight on MVSU. Freshmen XC runners Niya Coleman and Sierra Barrera talk about their team-high times this season. FAMU alum, Leon High football head coach Tyrone McGriff leads the resurgance of the Lions with a 5-0 record.