Rattler Review

FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons discusses the release of the 2023 schedule and LeBron James setting the all-time scoring mark in the NBA. Offensive coordinator/O-Line coach Joe Henry recaps last season and the revisions for this year. FAMU softball preview with head coach Camise Patterson, infielder Destiny Cuevas and outfielder Melkayla Irvis. Indoor track & field update with head coach Garfield Ellenwood II and sprinter Lauryn Hall. 

FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons breaks down National Signing Day and having a top-3 recruiting class for 2023. National Girls and Women in Sports Day coverage featuring commentary from a panel discussion and a recap from FAMU VP/Director of Athletics Tiffani Sykes.   

FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons discusses the early plans for 2023. Former FAMU OC/QB coach KJ Black recaps his first season with the Los Angeles Rams as part of the Bill Walsh Minority Coaching Fellowship. FAMU Director of Football Recruiting Devin Rispress talks about the transfer portal and bringing elite talent to the program. 

FAMU newly-hired VP/Director of Athletics Tiffani-Dawn Sykes recaps her first day in her role. She also discusses her career path to landing her "dream job" with the Rattlers. Sykes comments on her agenda for the department, hiring executive staffers and fundraising to balance the budget.

A full recap of the top stories of 2022 at FAMU. We honor this year's elite performers with the Rattler Review Venom Awards. Categories include Male/Female Freshman of the Year, Male/Female Newcomer of the Year, FAMU Team of the Year and Male/Female Athlete of the Year.   

FAMU alumna and multi-media journalist Thai Floyd discusses her coverage of the Celebration Bowl and previews the matchup between Jackson State vs N.C. Central. Former Rattlers football star Tyrone McGriff Jr. discusses the selection of his father, Tyrone McGriff Sr., into the Black College Football Hall of Fame.    

FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons discusses Deion Sanders and dismisses rumors of working with him at Colorado. Former Rattlers Jalen Spady and Jay Jackson-Williams share commentary on being included in the XFL Draft.

FAMU volleyball head coach Gokhan Yilmaz and outside hitter Brooke Lynn Watts recap the team winning back-to-back SWAC championships. They also discuss playing Florida in the NCAA Volleyball Tournament. Football head coach Willie Simmons reflects on the 2022 season and being overlooked for the FCS playoffs by the selection committee. 

FAMU football closes the regular season in the Florida Blue Florida Classic vs. arch-rival Bethune-Cookman. Head coach Willie Simmons gives an outlook on the game and the team's potential FCS playoff berth. Player spotlights feature wide receiver Xavier Smith and siblings BJ and Kendall Bohler. SWAC Volleyball Tournament preview with outside hitter Dominique Washington. She recaps the season and discusses FAMU's goal of repeating as conference champions.

FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons discusses his name being mentioned for other jobs. Simmons also gives a preview of the upcoming game vs. Alabama State. Tight end Jeremiah Pruitte talks about his production as a key option of the offense. Linebacker Johnny Chaney, Jr. shares commentary on his status as an elite tackler. 

FAMU football HC Willie Simmons and RB AJ Davis preview the home finale vs. Southern. Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell returns to Tallahassee to support the Rattlers. SWAC Commissioner Charles McClelland gives a status report on the state of affairs within the conference. 

FAMU Homecoming special episode. Football HC Willie Simmons, QB Jeremy Moussa preview the game vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Miss Florida A&M Aliya Everett discusses her role as homecoming queen and love for sports. Alums Billy Rolle (football) and Quincy Griffin (Marching 100) reflect on their emotional ties to homecoming week.

FAMU's newly-hired VP/Director of Athletics Tiffani-Dawn Sykes speaks about this being her "dream job" during her introductory press conference. Football head coach Willie Simmons and safety Javan Morgan preview the upcoming game at Grambling State. Cross-country interim head coach Rufus Peoples gives a team update before the SWAC Championships.  

FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons and linebacker Isaiah Major preview the road game vs. South Carolina State. Basketball head coaches Robert McCullum (men) and Shalon Pillow (women) discuss the outlook for the 2022-23 season.

FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons previews the upcoming game vs. Mississippi Valley State. Associate head coach James Spady reflects on his visit to campus after losing his sight. Specialists Jose Romo-Martinez and Chris Faddoul discuss the art of kicking, team chemistry and the World Cup. 

FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons previews the upcoming game vs. Alabama A&M. Libero Brooke Hudson discusses her all-star play on the volleyball court and stance as a social activist. Ken Riley II talks about the push for his father – the late Ken Riley – to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 

FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons, wide receiver Xavier Smith recap the home opening win vs. Albany State and discuss the bye week. Volleyball head coach Gokhan Yilmaz, All-American outside hitter Dominique Washington give a status report on the team and their quest to repeat as SWAC champions. 

FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons talks about the 0-2 start to the season, player eligibility and previews the home opener vs. Albany State. Quarterback Jeremy Moussa and defensive lineman Gentle Hunt discuss the team's push to get on a winning track.  

FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons discusses the opening week of fall camp. Rattler player spotlights feature wide receiver David Manigo and linebacker Nadarius Fagan.

Marvin Green discusses his new role as chairman of the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame. Filmmaker Ariel Driskell reflects on her time at FAMU, shares info on projects airing on BET Her. Maya Ellison talks Atlanta pro teams, women in sports media and coverage of FAMU football.