RATTLERRATTLER FOOTBALLFOOTBALL GAMEGAME PAKPAK THE FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS (0-2) vs. THE COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS (3-0) 2014 SCORECARD: 0-2, 0-0 MEAC 17 @Jackson State 22 2014 BIG SOUTH-MEAC CHALLENGE3 7 @U. of Miami 41 9-20 COASTAL CAROLINA (5:00) Saturday, September 20, 2014 9-27 @Tennessee State (6:00) Bragg Memorial Stadium 10-4 *MORGAN STATE (5:00) 10-11 *SAVANNAH STATE (5:00) Tallahassee, Florida 10-18 *@Howard University (1:00) 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time 10-25 *@N.Carolina A&T (1:00) 11-1 *NORFOLK STATE (3:00)+ 11-8 *S.C. STATE (3:00) 11-15 *@Delaware State (2:00) 11-22 *Bethune-Cookman (TBA)# *-MEAC games; +Homecoming #Florida Blue Florida Classic, Orlando RATTLER FAST FACTS SCHOOL NAME: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University LOCATION: Tallahassee, Florida FOUNDED: 1887 ENROLLMENT: 10,250 (Fall 2013) COLORS: Orange and Green NICKNAME: Rattlers, FAMU (FAM-You) CONFERENCE: Mid-Eastern Athletic (MEAC) AFFILIATION: NCAA Division I FCS STADIUM: Bragg Memorial Stadium (1957) Junior LB Akil Blount (47) leads club in tackles CAPACITY/SURFACE: 25,500 / Natural Grass PRESIDENT: Dr. Elmira Mangum THE MATCHUP: The the afternoon. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Kellen Winslow, Sr. Florida A&M University ATHLETIC PHONE: (850) 599-3868/3878 WEBSITE: www.famuathletics.com Rattlers (0-2) hosts the #5 ON THE AIR: The Rattler MEDIA RELATIONS: (850) 599-3200/3736 (FCS) Coastal Carolina Sports Network will air FAMU University Chanticleers (3- Football for its’ 31st season, HEAD COACH: Earl Holmes 0), at Bragg Memorial Sta- with a new play-by-play voice, ALMA MATER/YEARS AT FAMU: Florida A&M, dium. Kickoff will be 5:00 p.m. Joshua Jackson, a graduate of 1996 (2nd Year) Eastern Time. the FAMU School of Journalism, RECORD AT FAMU: 4-11-0* 1 Year CAREER RECORD: 4-11-0* 1 Year and an on-air sportscaster in (*)-Includes 1-1 record as Acting Head Coach GAME TIME WEATHER: Jacksonville, Florida…. Veteran (2012) Accuweather’s Saturday color analyst Michael Thomas FOOTBALL OFFICE PHONE: (850) 599-3723 forecast for the Tallahassee returns for his 28th year to BEST TIME TO REACH COACH: Thru SID area calls for warm conditions provide incisive, expert com- Office (850) 599-3200/3736 with a high of 88 degrees and mentary to listeners, and a low of 69, with a chance of a Jerome Swaine also returns as showers or thunderstorms in the Network engineer…. The

2 2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * FAMU vs. COASTAL CAROLINA Earl Holmes TV Show will air Fleming (Jacksonville) looked Defensively, the Rattlers’ statewide on Fox Sports Florida to be back to the form of his first bend but don’t break style will Mondays at 5:00 p.m., and two seasons, completing 22 of 41 be put to the test this week by locally on Thursdays on WTLH passes for 277 yards and 2 TDs Coastal Carolina, but they will Fox 40 at 11 p.m….. Elton against no ... He is be more than up to the task of Gumbel, former sports direc- also the club’s #2 rusher, scram- keeping FAMU in contention, tor at WCTV Channel 6 in bling for 439 yards on 16 carries, led by junior LB Akil Blount Tallahassee, will host the with a long dash of 18 yards... (son of NFL Hall of Famer Mel weekly highlights show.... Freshman running back Gerald Blount), who holds the team Saturday’s game will also air Hearns (West Palm Beach) had a lead in tackles with 15 (8 on ESPN3 solid collegiate debut against solos), along with secondary Jackson State, rushing for 56 aces Peter Tulloch (11 tack- SERIES HISTORICAL: This yards on 16 carries, while lead- les, one for 60 is the first-ever meeting be- ing the club in receiving with yard return), Neil tween the intersectional foes. five receptions for 35 yards and Cunningham (13 tackles, 1.5 the lead TD on a two-yard swing tackles for loss), Devonte THE LAST TIME OUT: pass with 46 seconds left... He “Terry” Johnson (12 tackles, FAMU dropped a last-gasp holds the team rushing lead (66 2.0 for loss), LB Akil Blount (8 41-7 decision at the University yards on 25 carries), and the tackles) and LB William of Miami, on September 6, club receiving lead (5 catches Helms (10 tackles) and LB and were off last Saturday, for 35 yards, 1 TD)... Shaun Ward (6 tackles, 1.0 while Coastal Carolina Appalachian State transfer tackles for loss, 1.0 sacks)..... won 30-3 against South Caro- Tysean Holloway, is the third lina State at Conway, S.C. leading rushers with 32 yards on CHANTICLEERS TO Saturday. 15 carries, all in the Miami game WATCH: Coastal Carolina two weeks ago... comes to Bragg Stadium THE COACHING Behind Hearns in the receiv- averaging 30.2 points and MATCHUP: FAMU’s Earl ing group is freshman Brandon 421.7 yards per game, rushing Holmes (FAMU ’96) is in his Norwood, with four catches for for an even 200 yards per second season as head football 83 yards, including a 41-yard outing, while passing for 221 coach, bringing a 4-12-0 record burst against Miami, yards each time out... RB (which includes a 1-1 record as Montavious Williams (4 for 59 DeAngelo Henderson ranks acting head coach in 2012) into yards) and Dennis Hall, 3 for 41 #9 in FCS in rushing, with 391 the 2014 season…. Coastal’s yards, 1 TD) also had their yards on 57 carries and four Joe Moglia (Fordham, ‘71), is in moments along with Boston TDs, followed by QB Alex Ross, who has rushed for 145 his third season at CCU, with a College Transfer Curtrich yards on 38 carries and one 23-8 record . “Spiffy” Evans (2 for 24 yards).. TD... Ross ranks #20 in FCS in Punter Colby Blanton had a passing, averaging 221.7 RATTLERS TO WATCH: spectacular night against yards per game through the The Rattlers worked hard jackson State, averaging 51.2 air on 60 completions (90 during the bye week last week yards per kick on four (4) at- attempts, 3 INTs) and 2 TDs... to sharpen their edge for the tempts, including a clutch 77- WR Bruce Mapp tops the final 10 games of the season, yard bomb that pinned JSU Chants receiving group with which features two nationally- inside their three-yard line, and 19 catches for 199 yards and ranked foes in a row in #5 through two games, he owns a one TD... Defensively, the Coastal Carolina and #20 nifty 42.3 average on 14 at- Chants led by LBs Quinn Tennesee State... QB Damien tempts Backus (32 tackles, 19 solos, 2.0 for loss, 1.0 sacks) and

2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * Saturday, September 20, 2014 3 Brett Johnson (24 tackles, 19 Holmes can be reached on the information on Rattler Sports, solos, 5.0 for loss, 2.0 sacks), weekly MEAC Coaches Teleconfer- contact Vaughn Wilson, director along with DBs Richie Sampson ence at 10:13 a.m. each (850) 599-3200 or Alvin Hollins, (23 tackles, 20 solos, 2.0 for loss) week…Credible media outlets may asst. director (850) 599-3736, or log and Pernell Williams (12 tackles, access the teleconference via on to the official athletic website, 2 INTs). telephone by calling (800) 920- www.FAMUAthletics.com.... For 0677. Dial confirmation code Coastal Sports updates, call TALKIN’ TO THE 7264532 to reach the operator and Associate AD for Media Relations, RATTLERS: Media needing join the conference…. On Tuesdays Mike Cawood (843) 349-2822, or interviews with FAMU coaches or at 12 noon, FAMU will host a log on to www.goccusports.com student-athletes can arrange them Weekly Press Conference at the through the Sports Information Lawson Center ground floor WHAT’S NEXT: FAMU heads to Office by calling (850) 599-3200 conference room, featuring Coach Nashville, Tennessee for homecom- or 599-3736 through Thursday Holmes and selected players… ing festivities at #20 Tennessee afternoons… In addition to Light refreshments will be served. State at LP Field. Kickoff is set for arranged interviews, Coach Earl 6:00 p.m. WHO YA GON’ CALL: For the latest NOTES,NOTES, BRIEFSBRIEFS ‘N‘N SHORTSSHORTS

Coastal Carolina MEAC-Big South last November at Conway, – Men of Numbers Football Challenge S.C. The Coastal Carolina Chan- Florida A&M is the last hope ticleers come to Bragg for the Mid-Eastern Athletic 10 Game In 10 Weeks Stadium with numbers Conference in the 2014 ver- Opens Saturday galore through the first sion of the Big South/MEAC After a bye week to reset three games, numbers that Football Challenge… things, the FAMU Rattlers present a formidable chal- The visiting Chanticleers are staring down a stretch of lenge to the FAMU De- have already subdued MEAC 10 straight games to write fense…. strong men North Carolina the story of the 2014 cam- CCU is a fairly balanced A&T (31-30) and South Caro- paign… offensive unit, averaging lina State (30-3), so the fate of The two remaining non- 200 yards on the ground, the league rests with the conference games feature and 221.7 yards per game Orange and Green…. two nationally-ranked mean through the air, along with a Just in case one thinks that hombres, #5 Coastal Caro- robust 30.6 per game scor- Coastal’s run against the Mid- lina and #20 Tennessee ing average… Easterners is just a 2014 State in back-to-back Defensively, the Chants thing, weeks… are rather stingy on pass CCU swept the MEAC’s Then, the Rattlers open defense, allowing 130.7 2013 playoff contingent, conference play Oct. 4 yards per game and a 43.3 squeezing by South Carolina against Morgan State, fol- completion percentage, State, 20-13 in the season lowed by Savannah State while opponents are rush- opener a year ago in (Oct. 11) in Bragg, before ing for 247.0 yards per Orangeburg, before ousting back-to-back road tilts game. MEAC champion Bethune- against prime contenders Cookman, 48-24 in the open- Howard University (Oct. 18) ing round of the FCS playoffs and North Carolina A&T

4 2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * FAMU vs. COASTAL CAROLINA (Oct. 25)…. The final four Rattler Defense with Coastal Carolina’s bal- games of 2014 feature remains resilient anced attack which is averag- Norfolk State (Nov. 1 – Bend but don’t break is the ing over 30 points per Homecoming) and South catch phrase for the FAMU game…. Carolina State (Nov. 8) at Defense, which has devel- Senior QB Damien home before a pair of road oped a penchant for digging Fleming has passed for 277 games, at Delaware State deep the closer teams get to yards and 2 TDs on 22 (Nov. 15) and #12 Bethune- the red zone… completions (41 attempts) Cookman (Orlando, Nov. Although Miami scored 41 with no interceptions in the 22). points in the Sept. 6 bout in first two games. South Florida, FAMU held the He is also the number two Opening stretch vaunted Hurricanes to 28 first rusher (43 yards on 16 car- testing Rattlers half points, forcing three ries) behind freshman After two games, the Rat- turnovers, two end zone tailback Gerald Hearns (66 tlers are winless following interceptions which snuffed yards on 25 carries)…. losses to Jackson State (22- out UM drives, while a recov- Former Appalachian State 17) and the University of ered fumble in the end zone RB Tysean Holloway is the Miami (41-7), and the final resulted in FAMU’s lone TD, third leading rusher with 32 two games of the first third and the Rattlers scored just yards on 15 carries, all of the 2014 schedule will be 13 second half points…. gained against Miami, Sept. no slouches, as FAMU faces In the season-opener 6. two FCS playoff teams - #5 against Jackson State, FAMU Hearns has proven to be Coastal Carolina (3-0) and shut down the Tigers in point- an able receiver out of the #20 Tennessee State (2-1) . blank range four different backfield, topping the club’s times, forcing JSU to try four receiving charts with five FAMU’s Young Guns field goals (hitting three) grabs for 35 yards, and a 2- providing rather go for it on fourth yard TD catch against Jackson foundation down…. State… The 2014 Football team is a The unit, led junior LB Akil Fellow freshman Brandon prime example of building Blount and defensive backs Norwood had four catches for to win now and in the future, Neal Cunningham, Devonte 83 yards, with a 41-yard catch as 42 of the 84 Rattlers on “Terry” Johnson and Peter and carry against Miami… the active roster are fresh- Tulloch, will face yet another men or sophomore… challenge with Coastal Caro- Sports Hall of Fame Twenty-six of the Young lina coming in off back-to- Weekend Guns are either true or back wins against MEAC This home opening weekend redshirt freshmen, with 16 teams… also features the 39th FAMU classified as sophomores… Sports Hall of Fame Enshrine- . What’s even more telling FAMU Offense ment, which begins with the about the Rattlers’ youth showing flashes Induction Ceremonies on movement: half of FAMU’s Off to bit of a slow start in Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the Al starters are freshmen or games, the Rattler Offense Lawson Center, followed by a sophomores… has had some improved Wall of Distinction unveiling performances in the second during the President’s Break- . half, but will likely need to fast on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. come bolting out of the gate at the Hansel Tookes Cen- Saturday to stay in lock step ter….

2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * Saturday, September 20, 2014 5 Being honored this year with and 2004. 45 stolen bases, as FAMU won induction into the SHOF will At the plate, Brown was an the MEAC title, led by Brown- be softball standouts Danielle offensive force, finishing with ing-Hankerson, who was the Brown and Kimberly Brown- a school record 39 home MEAC Tournament MVP. ing-Hankerson; gridiron runs, 40 doubles, 18 triples, The following season greats Tony Hayes and Terry 213 hits, 124 runs scored and (1998), Browning-Hankerson Mickens, a pair of Tallahassee 148 runs batted in, to go with had 79 hits, including 17 natives; masterful pitcher a nifty .326 career batting doubles, nine triples, eight Moses McCray, along with Dr. average in 175 games home runs and 60 runs bat- Carl Goodman, FAMU Men’s played. ted in, helping FAMU to a Tennis coach, and Dr. Virden She was a MEAC Rookie of second straight title. Evans, a longtime FAMU the Year in 2003 and three In 1999, FAMU won their professor, as a supporter of times she earned All-MEAC third straight MEAC title, with athletics…. honors, leading FAMU to the Browning-Hankerson playing The 2014 Hall of Fame 2006 MEAC title, pitching all a key role with 11 home runs class will be recognized four victories in the tourna- and 57 RBIs, with 46 runs during pre-game ceremonies ment sweep, to capture scored. at Bragg Memorial Stadium MEAC Tournament MVP prior to the FAMU-Coastal honors. HAYES, GARAN TONY Carolina (4:30 start for pre- (Football, 1979-82) – A stel- game festivities)…. Here are BROWNING-HANKERSON, lar performer at defensive the 2014 Class Bio Sketches KIMBERLY (Softball, 1997- end, Garan Tony Hayes was a 00) – A hard-hitting third player whose strength, speed A T H L E T E S baseman, who was a key cog and cat-like quickness BROWN, DANIELLE (Soft- in helping FAMU win three helped FAMU field one of the ball, 2003-06) – Danielle straight MEAC softball titles, more formidable defensive Brown was a multi-talented Kimberly Browning- lines in school history. performer who proved Hankerson was an offensive The Tallahassee Leon High equally adept at the plate as force for Coach Veronica School product played four she was on the mound at Wiggins. seasons at FAMU, joining shaping the outcome of The Central Florida native forces with Hall of Fame games during her career. finished her career with three noseguards Harrell Oliver As a pitcher, the Jackson- All-MEAC notices, and a .351 and later R.C. Eason, along ville, Florida native finished career batting average. with another Tallahassee her dazzling career tied for She owns FAMU career native, end Alonzo Johnson, to most victories – 75 – with highs in runs batted in (181), create relentless pressure on another diamond legend, walks drawn (86), and was opposing passers, while Amber Alford, a 2013 Sports second all-time in doubles proving equally tough Hall of Famer. (45), home runs (28), base against opposing running She had 63 complete hits (252) and runs scored games. games, with 584 strikeouts in (181). Hayes, who finished his ca- 773.2 innings, with a 2.52 In 1997, Browning- reer with 29 earned run average and 20 Hankerson hit a career high sacks and 285 total tackles, shutouts in her four seasons, .391, with seven triples, 11 starting as a true freshman at winning 19 games in 2003 doubles, 50 runs scored and defensive end in 1979.

6 2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * FAMU vs. COASTAL CAROLINA His maturity and athletic ball, football and track. skills were evident early in McCray was a member of MICKENS, TERRY (Football his collegiate career, and the 1960 Rattler Football • 1990-93) – The fourth all- they helped key a monster team, suffering a broken leg time leading pass receiver in defensive effort in the Rat- in that year’s Bethune- school history, Terry Mickens tlers’ 16-13 upset of the Uni- Cookman game, but baseball was a local prep star for versity of Miami in 1979. was still in play and he Tallahassee Leon High Hayes’ deflection of a Hurri- soared to incredible heights. School, who came to FAMU cane pass near the goal line Blessed with a dazzling and became a four-year late in the game was a crucial repertoire of pitches, McCray letterwinner. play in a game-winning fashioned a sizzling 31-5 He finished his illustrious defensive stand in the red career record on the mound career with 147 receptions zone. between 1961 and 1965, for 2,522 yards and 15 TDs, A two-time All-Mid-Eastern striking out 386 opposing earning All-America honors Athletic Conference selection hitters while walking just 91, in 1992, when he amassed (1981, 1982), Hayes had 88 compiling a nifty career 1.90 900 yards receiving on 52 tackles and nine (9) sacks as earned run average. catches, with 6 TDs. a sophomore in 1980. The strapping performer A three-time All-Mid-Eastern He went on to play profes- was an everyday player, Athletic Conference selection sionally in the United States logging time at first base, (1991-92-93), Mickens went Football League with Jackson- compiling a career .308 on to play seven seasons in ville and Tampa Bay, reunit- batting average. the , ing with a number of FAMU His pitching exploits four with the Green Bay teammates including Hall of earned him NAIA All- Packers (1994-97) and three Famers Alonzo Johnson and America honors and three with the Oakland Raiders Nate Newton. first-team Southern Intercol- (1998-2000). He now works as a law legiate Athletic Conference Mickens is now a profes- enforcement officer in the notices, and a professional sional talent scout for the Atlanta, Georgia metro area. draft notice from the St. Louis National Football League. Cardinals in 1965. McCRAY, MOSES (Base- McCray later returned to C O A C H ball, Football, 1960-65) – A the FAMU Baseball Program, GOODMAN, CARL (Tennis, scintillating pitching talent on serving 10 seasons as a 1997-Present) – A professor the diamond for Coach Costa volunteer assistant to his in FAMU’s noted School of Kittles, South Florida native mentor, Costa Kittles, before Pharmacy, Dr. Carl Goodman Moses McCray was perhaps taking the reins of the pro- has worked tirelessly to keep the Rattlers’ greatest mound gram for two seasons (1981, the Rattler Men’s Tennis ace. 1982) when Kittles took ill. program among the elites in A four-sport letterwinner in An entrepreneur who the Mid-Eastern Athletic baseball, basketball, football owned a number of business Conference, and one of the and track for Carver High interests, McCray was also a more feared regional pro- School in Delray Beach, financial supporter of FAMU grams in the Southeast. Florida, McCray was one of Athletics and Rattler Baseball The Rattlers have won the Top Five recruits in South annually until his passing. seven HBCU National Tennis Florida, after earning All-City Championship Tournament and All-State honors in base- titles since 2000, including four straight titles between

2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * Saturday, September 20, 2014 7 2009 and 2012. competitive responsibilities, exception, as they will face six Five times, his teams fin- often recommending several (6) teams that participated in ished ranked in the Top 75 in coaches for tenure and other postseason play in 2013. Division One. awards. Goodman, who took over In addition, he co-directed the reins of the program and officiated track and field In addition to the aforemen- when Rattler coaching leg- meets at FAMU, including the tioned non-conference quartet end Robert Mungen retired FAMU Relays and the Mid- of mean hombres – Jackson following the 1996 season, Eastern Athletic Conference State, Miami, Coastal Carolina has kept FAMU playing at a Outdoor Championships; and Tennessee State – the high level, as they have made chaired and served on nu- Rattlers will duel with MEAC the MEAC finals all but one merous committees on edu- rivals South Carolina State (9-4) season since he became cation and sports, most nota- and Bethune-Cookman (10-4) coach. bly the Title IX committee, both of whom earned FCS His charges broke through dealing with gender equity playoff berths in 2013. in 2000, winning over 20 issues at the university. matches while sweeping to Recipient of numerous Rattlers playing their first MEAC title since awards and citations for his spoiler in 2014 1995, earning the league’s academic work and commu- With the NCAA placing a one- first-ever NCAA automatic nity services, Evans received year postseason ban on the tennis championship tourna- the Rattler Pride Special Rattler Football team due to a ment berth. Recognition Award in 1991; below standard Academic During his tenure, the Special Recognition Progress Rate (APR) score, Goodman has had nearly Award for Outstanding Ser- FAMU has been cast in the role three dozen players earn All- vice to FAMU, 1990-91; the of spoiler in the 2014 MEAC MEAC honors, and two now Advanced Teacher of the Year Football chase. on the professional tennis at FAMU in 1994; the Bob Kirk tour. Award for Excellence, the Although FAMU and Savannah Ethnic Minority Council State are both ineligible for S U P P O R T E R Professional Recognition NCAA postseason play, their EVANS, VIRDEN (Sup- Award and Recognition of games still count in the confer- porter, 1973-2003) – A long- Service by the FAMU College ence standings. standing member of the of Education, all in 2003. Florida A&M University A member of the Tuskegee FAMU to face prime School of Education faculty, University Sports Hall of conference contenders Dr. Evans worked closely Fame, Evans is author of Part of the traditional Rattler with various coaches and numerous articles on educa- Football schedule is the teams, as well as countless tion, health and minority faceoffs against the leading student-athletes during his concerns related to health, lights in the MEAC, and 2014 tenure. well-being and education. will be no exception, as five of As chair of the Department the prime title contenders will of Health, Physical Education Six postseason dot the FAMU lineup… In fact, and Recreation, Evans coordi- squads on tap that quintet of mean customers nated teaching duties of the Never a team to take it easy in will make up the majority of the school’s coaches so they scheduling over the years, eight-game schedule, beginning could also carry out their FAMU’s 2014 lineup is no with back-to-back road tilts against Howard University

8 2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * FAMU vs. COASTAL CAROLINA (October 18) and North Caro- Coaching Staff defensive staff, focusing his lina A&T (October 25)… 2013 Changes attention on the linebackers… NCAA at-large playoff qualifier With the departure of veteran South Carolina State (Novem- coach George Small (defensive Six Rattlers Named ber 8) will kickoff the final three line) and Brian Gilmore (tight Preseason All- games of the regular season, ends), the Rattler Coaching staff MEAC which includes a road trip to had to shuffle the deck a bit… Despite sporting the nation’s top improving Delaware State On the defensive side, former pass defense a year ago, the (November 15) and the year end All-Pro linebacker Levon Rattler Football team found itself showdown against Bethune- Kirkland will move from tutoring shutout of the first team selec- Cookman (November 22) in the the linebackers to overseeing tions for the 2014 Preseason Florida Blue Florida Classic in the defensive line, which was Mid-Eastern Athletic Confer- Orlando…. So while, Howard, coached by Small since 2008… ence all-star football team, A&T, SCSU, DSU and B-CU Head coach Earl Holmes will chosen by the league’s coaches appear to be the toughest of the mentor the linebackers and and sports information direc- tough on the FAMU schedule, serve as tors…. Announced during the one dare not overlook Morgan as well…. On the offensive side, annual MEAC Football Media State (October 4), which topped former NFL and Tennessee Vols Luncheon in Norfolk, Va. in late the Rattlers in Baltimore last running back Shawn Bryson July, the preseason all-confer- year, but brings a new coach comes aboard as the running ence teams included six (6) with them to Tallahassee; home- backs coach, while receivers Rattlers – sophomore guard coming foe Norfolk State (No- coach Ernie Mills and line coach Keonte Cash (Miami); junior vember 1), always a tough out, Edwin Pata will be combine to cornerback Patrick Aiken and Savannah State (October work with the tight ends in (Pembroke Pines, Fla.), and 11), which showed signs of addition to their primary Tallahassee seniors Devontae improvement a year ago under chores… “Terry Johnson, at defensive then-new coach Earnest Wilson. back, and kicker Chase Coaching Staff in Varnadore on the second team… Third time FAMU Pro Camps Also in the FAMU all-star contin- out of MEAC title Two of the Rattlers’ coaching gent were third team picks QB chase staff members are doing minor- Damien Fleming (Jacksonville, This year’s exile status from the ity internships with NFL teams Fla.) and OL Ryan Templeton 2014 MEAC title chase marks this summer prior to the start of (Chicago, Ill.). the third time FAMU has been the FAMU Training Camp in held out of contention for the August… Rattlers Changing football title… From 1983 Sides In Bragg through 1987, FAMU was not in Quinn Gray, the offensive Coach Earl Holmes announced the title hunt after leaving the coordinator and that the FAMU Football team league in the spring of 1983 coach, spent July with the De- would move their benches over a scheduling dispute with troit Lions and his former NFL during home games at Bragg Bethune-Cookman, and the mentor, new Lions’ coach Jim Stadium to the West Side in heavy sanctions imposed by the Caldwell, picking up valuable 2014… FAMU has been on the MEAC…. From 2003 through pointers to bring back to East Side since the 2005 2004, FAMU was out of the FAMU…. MEAC mix as they made their foray into FBS (I-A) member- Meanwhile in Nashville, Tennes- ship…. see, Levon Kirkland worked with the

2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * Saturday, September 20, 2014 9 The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference – Right Now The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference is in the throes of non-conference play for the fourth straight week, although league play will open this week with a single game – Howard University versus Morgan State University in the annual New York Urban League Classic at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (4:00)…. Two-time defending champion Bethune-Cookman, ranked #13 in the FCS Sports Network Top 25, and #1 in all Black polls, travels to Orlando to face UCF, in one of six evening games Saturday.

MEAC Football Standings as of 9/13/2014 Team MEAC Overall Bethune-Cookman 0 - 0 2 - 0 North Carolina A&T 0 - 0 2 - 1 Howard ‘ 0 - 0 1 - 2 Morgan State 0 - 0 1 - 2 North Carolina Central 0 - 0 1 - 2 South Carolina State 0 - 0 1 - 2 Florida A&M 0 - 0 0 - 2 Delaware State 0 - 0 0 - 3 Hampton 0 - 0 0 - 3 Norfolk State 0 - 0 0 - 3 Savannah State 0 - 0 0 - 3

THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE Delaware State at Temple, 1:00 Norfolk State at Buffalo, 3:30 *Howard vs. Morgan State, E. Rutherford, NJ, 4:00 Coastal Carolina at FAMU, 5:00 Bethune-Cookman at UCF, 6:00 North Carolina Central at Towson, 6:00 Chowan at North Carolina A&T, 6:00 Miles College at Hampton, 6:00 Furman at South Carolina State, 6:00 Savannah State, bye

LAST WEEK’S SCORES Fort Valley State 42, Savannah State 28 (Sep 13, 2014 at Savannah, Ga.) Towson 21, Delaware State 7 (Sep 13, 2014 at Dover, Del.) Richmond 42, Hampton 17 (Sep 13, 2014 at Richmond, Va.) Howard 35, Morehouse 17 (Sep 13, 2014 at Washington, DC) North Carolina A&T 17, Elon 12 (Sep 13, 2014 at Elon, N.C.) Charlotte 40, N.C. Central 28 (Sep 13, 2014 at Durham, NC) William & Mary 29, Norfolk State 14 (Sep 13, 2014 at Williamsburg, Va.) Bethune-Cookman 36, Grambling State 23 (Sep 13, 2014 at Daytona Beach, Fla.)

10 2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * FAMU vs. COASTAL CAROLINA NATIONALNATIONAL POLLSPOLLS The Sports Network FCS Top 25 Heritage Sports Radio Network College Football Poll Black College Football FCS Poll Team (First-place votes) Record Points Prev Team (First-place votes) Record Points Prev 1. (146) 3-0 4010 1 1. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (15) 2-0 179 1 2. Eastern Washington Eagles (15) 2-1 3865 2 2. North Carolina A&T Aggies (2) 2-1 153 4 3. Tennessee State Tigers 2-1 141 6 3. Southeastern Louisiana Lions 2-1 3458 3 4. Texas Southern Tigers (2) 3-0 130 3 4. Montana Grizzlies 2-1 3406 4 5. Alabama State Hornets 2-1 117 5 5. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 3-0 3225 5 6. Alcorn State Braves (1) 2-1 108 7 6. McNeese State Cowboys 1-1 3117 6 7. Jackson State Tigers 2-1 91 2 7. New Hampshire Wildcats 1-1 3075 7 8. Morgan State Bears 1-2 61 10 8. Villanova Wildcats 1-1 2986 8 9. Southern Jaguars 1-2 48 8 10. Howard Bison 1-2 42 NR 9. Jacksonville State Gamecocks 1-1 2751 9 10. South Dakota State Jackrabbits 2-1 2585 11 Others receiving votes: South Carolina State 39, Delaware 11. Northern Iowa Panthers 0-2 2222 10 State 20, North Carolina Central 20, Florida A&M 19. 12. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 2-0 1861 13 13. William & Mary Tribe 2-1 1712 16 As of September 15, 2014, at 02:48 PM ET 14. Montana State Bobcats 2-1 1684 17 15. Chattanooga Mocs 1-2 1624 14 Sheridan Broadcasting Network 16. Southern Illinois Salukis 3-0 1590 20 Black College Football Poll 17. Richmond Spiders 2-1 1581 18 Team (First-place votes) Record Points Previous Rank 18. Fordham Rams 2-1 1323 19 1. Bethune-Cookman (30) 2-0 300 1 19. Youngstown State Penguins 2-1 1129 21 2. Alcorn State Braves 2-1 257 3 20. Tennessee State Tigers 2-1 827 22 3. North Carolina A&T 2-1 223 5 21. Furman Paladins 2-1 759 12 4. Tennessee State Tigers 2-1 181 6 22. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 2-1 720 24 5. Texas Southern Tigers 3-0 164 9 23. Eastern Kentucky Colonels 3-0 547 NR 6. Alabama State Hornets 2-1 137 10 24. Liberty Flames 2-1 377 NR 7. South Carolina State 1-2 83 2 25. Sam Houston State Bearkats 1-3 241 15 8. Jackson State Tigers 2-1 51 4 9. Winston-Salem State 1-1 46 7 Others receiving votes: Bryant 181, Delaware 172, Illinois 10. Southern Jaguars 1-2 33 8 State 171, Towson 136, Wofford 97, Maine 93, Albany 89, Samford 81, Princeton 81, James Madison 54, Indiana State Others receiving votes (in order of points): Tuskegee 51, Missouri State 46, Presbyterian 43, Eastern Illinois 39, 26, Howard 24, Morgan State 16, Delaware State 11, Harvard 38, Charleston Southern 35, Central Arkansas 33, Miles College 8. North Carolina A&T 33, Sacred Heart 29, Mercer 20, Lehigh 19, South Carolina State 18, Alcorn State 18, Alabama State As of September 15, 2014, at 04:31 PM ET 16, Southern Utah 14, Gardner-Webb 8, Western Illinois 8, Abilene Christian 7, Butler 5, Stephen F. Austin 4, Sacramento State 4, Western Carolina 2, Cal Poly 2, South Dakota 2, Texas Southern 1. ...

2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * Saturday, September 20, 2014 11 EARLEARL HOLMESHOLMES HEADHEAD FOOTBALLFOOTBALL COACHCOACH 2nd2nd YearYear ** FloridaFlorida A&MA&M ‘96‘96 **

One of Florida A&M’s linebacker known as favorite sons in football “The Hitman,” that the – Earl Holmes – was as bar of expectation is disappointed and set high for the Rattler vexed as any Rattler fan Football program and over the 3-9 worksheet anyone associated with of the FAMU Football it, so few fans will team in 2013. accept losing games for any reason. For a first season as a head coach, Holmes Yet Holmes is so posi- couldn’t have imagined tive that 2014 will be a the challenges, the different year, that his adversity, the emotional theme for the coming and physical toll 2013 campaign is “Set The would take on himself, Record Straight.” his coaches and his players. “The reason I feel better about this up- At one point, he had two coming season is be- coaches out, either cause, not only are we recovering from an better as a coaching illness or the death of a relative during a six-week period. Then, staff because we’ve been with each other for running back coach Elijah Williams left the a year,” he said, “but because we’ve finally program to handle a family matter midway got a chance to identify what we needed. through the season. Starting quarterback We’ve got it so it’s time for us to make it Damien Fleming, suffered a season-ending work.” foot injury, to cap an underwhelming junior campaign. Holmes is also excited about the fresh talent he and his staff brought on board to add to And, the 2013 squad was one thin on experi- the skill level and the depth of the 2014 Rat- ence and depth at a number of critical posi- tler Football team. tions, including the offensive line, which led to the offensive issues that plagued the team “When you’re talking about the guys we all season. brought in, the mature (junior college) guys from December, and the kids we signed in But Holmes knows from having grown up in February, all those kids fit the mold of football Tallahassee, played at FAMU High before that we are trying to build.” ascending to FAMU to become the legendary

2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * Saturday, September 20, 2014 13 Rattler fans as well as Holmes himself are children the spirit of Rattler Pride. indeed looking forward to better things, more victories especially in the 2014 season. Holmes’ recounting of memories would stir even the most staid Rattler fan, from the old GROWING UP A RATTLER… tradition of Orange and Green Week; to the Holmes is well-suited to accept the challenge fan favorite, Pee Wee, who always managed to of reviving the Rattler Football team, to re- get to the field during performances of the turn the program to its’ dominant ways of old. Marching “100” and rouse the crowd with her Holmes, actually returned home to FAMU in dancing; how the phrase Rattler Mania em- 2008, as a member of Joe Taylor’s coaching bodied the spirit and passion of the Rattler staff, coaching the linebackers, his favorite fans, and how much he wants Rattler Mania to position, the first two years (2008-09), before return full bloom to FAMU. continuing his ascension toward his present role as head coach, serving a three-year stint He spoke of his own experiences as a player, as defensive coordinator (2010-12), during how after the 1994 team upset No. 1 ranked which the Rattlers staged a late season push Grambling and the legendary Eddie to earn a share of the 2010 Mid-Eastern Ath- Robinson in Miami, over 500 fans awaited letic Conference title. them in the middle of the night at Bragg Stadium when the teams buses arrived to His own personal story is one all Rattlers can greet and congratulate them. relate to. Holmes recounted how as a rookie, a person It is an engaging tale of growing up one of high in the management of the Pittsburgh five boys, raised by a strong and loving Steelers told him point blank: “If you are mother, who early on instilled in all of her anything like Tyrone McGriff, you’ll do just

14 2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * FAMU vs. COASTAL CAROLINA fine,” speaking of the Rattlers’ College Hall of FAMU. Fame guard from the 1977 and 1978 champi- onship teams, who earned NFL All-Rookie “Sure, I turned down scholarships to other honors and played four seasons with the schools,” Holmes said, “but being a Rattler Steelers. was something instilled in me by my mother early on. She said a number of times “you are That moment he said, really drove home the going across the street,” referring to FAMU. point that Rattler Football had earned a place of respect among teams in the NFL, and that “FAMU gave me an opportunity, and I am carrying on that tradition was a great respon- appreciative of that, Holmes said. “When sibility. you’re from Tallahassee and work as hard as I have, dreams do pay off,” Holmes added. He spoke of his years in the NFL, how in lockerooms, players are very prideful about “I went from Bragg Stadium to Three Rivers their old college teams, and he recounted Stadium and FAMU prepared me for a lot. one incident where he and defensive tackle And I owe this university my life.” Mike Vrabel of Ohio State, had lockers next to each other and how they talked about great It is that history and passion for the Orange players from both schools that had played in and Green that drives Holmes to “call out” as the NFL. he put it, fans and alumni to show greater support, to in essence, buy in and come back “One day, we wrote down our all-time greats into the fold. position by position from Ohio State and FAMU, and we’d have to say a little something “‘Restoring The Pride’ is our goal,” Holmes about each guy,” recounted Holmes. said. “I tell our supporters wherever I go ‘No Excuses.’ We want the stands filled every It was during one of those Holmes vs. Vrabel game at Bragg, we want to make sure that we bouts that former Rattler and NFL star Ken drive home the message that we want your Riley came up. The two got Steelers’ defen- children at FAMU... If FAMU was good enough sive coordinator Dick LeBeau, an NFL Hall of for you, then it should be good enough for Famer involved to verify the quality of player your kids. that Riley was. LeBeau spoke with great admi- ration of Riley, and reminded Holmes that “If they are good enough for Urban Meyer or they called him “Rattler” in Cincinnati. Nick Saban, well Earl Holmes needs them too, Eventually, LeBeau’s respect for Holmes grew FAMU needs them too, because I want to win to the point that he began calling him “Little just as bad. Rattler,” then eventually “Rattler” rather than by name. “Plus,” Holmes added, “I am a prime example that you can make it to the NFL from here, you It is this great tradition of both university and can make it to the big time from FAMU, so athletics that Holmes says he takes great again, No Excuses.” pains to share, first with his staff, and then with the players on the team, including re- cruits, so that all will know the unique brand HOLMES - THE ATHLETE that is Florida A&M. Holmes was a two-time All-State and All- District performer at FAMU High School When one just listens to Holmes, one can feel (1989, 1990), playing both defensive end and the love and passion he has for FAMU espe- linebacker. He enrolled at the University in cially, because of the opportunity he got from 1991, but redshirted in football.

2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * Saturday, September 20, 2014 15 HEAD COACH EARL HOLMES a spectacular one-man demolition derby performance against Southern University in Known affectionately by family and FAMU Atlanta on November 4, when he totaled 30 fans as “The Hitman,” Holmes played for the tackles against the Jaguars. Rattlers from 1992 to 1995, finishing as the school’s all-time leader in tackles. Following his collegiate career, Holmes was drafted in the fourth round of the 1996 Na- Holmes captured NCAA Division I-AA and tional Football League drafted by the Pitts- Black College All-American honors in 1994 burgh Steelers. He played 10 seasons in the and 1995, and was selected as the Sheridan NFL at linebacker, six with Pittsburgh (1996- Broadcasting Network College Defensive 2001), one season with the Player of the Year, as well as the Mid-Eastern (2002) and three with the Detroit Lions (2003- Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the 05) before retiring. Year in 1995. A solid, run-stopping middle linebacker in With Holmes in charge of the posse, the the NFL, Holmes totaled 958 career tackles Rattlers rode their defensive units to some (685 solos), with 89 tackles for loss, 29 pass major accomplishments during his career, deflections and five recovered fumbles in 10 highlighted by their stunning 13-0 upset of seasons. previously undefeated and Number One A member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, ranked Grambling in 1994, followed by an Holmes was inducted into the FAMU Sports undisputed 1995 Mid-Eastern Athletic Con- Hall of Fame in September of 2005. ference title, turning in a perfect 7-0 record and earning a berth in the 1996 Jim Walter He and his wife, Tiffany reside in Tallahassee, Holmes Heritage Bowl against Southern and are the proud parents of one son, Earl Jr. University in Atlanta, Georgia. ADJUSTING TO BEING A three-time first team All-MEAC selection, HEAD COACH Holmes was a devastating tackler while at Holmes’ wife Tiffany, a Minnesota native, Florida A&M, completing his career with 509 whom he met while both were students at total tackles, 309 solo takedowns and 200 FAMU, gave him perhaps some of the stron- assisted tackles - all Rattler career records. gest advice when he accepted the head coaching position. Holmes also finished his playing days at FAMU with eight career interceptions, return- “My wife told me that ‘People are going to ing three for , with 38 tackles for judge you now by how well you coach the loss, 6.5 quarterback sacks, 32 pass break- team, not by how well you used to play.” ups and a trio of fumble recoveries. Holmes confessed one of the hardest parts of He led the team in tackles as a sophomore becoming head coach was giving up coach- (132), junior (111) and a senior (171) after a ing the defense, especially the linebackers. splashy redshirt freshman debut in 1992, when he finished with 95 total stops, four “I’m a hands on guy as a coach, and one of sacks, eight tackles for loss and game win- the hardest things I’ve had to do was turn ning 40-yard interception return for a TD loose the defense, so I could oversee the against South Carolina State. whole program.” Holmes said. To take that next step to head the program His 1995 senior season totals shattered all required selecting a coaching staff who were existing school marks for season solo tackles (103) and total tackles (171), highlighted by 16 2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * FAMU vs. COASTAL CAROLINA not only outstanding players, but men who “Oh, I like to score points don’t get me could coach, who could teach the game on a wrong,” Holmes laughed, “But fundamentally, fundamental level. we are going to be more of a smash mouth style team, our 11 against your 11,” he said. “We want to be a fundamentally sound team, one that plays with great heart, with disci- Gray himself maintains the Rattlers will be a pline, is physical and confident,” Holmes run first, balanced attack which will utilize the stated. tight end as much as the wideouts in certain The staff Holmes assembled is heavy with situations. professional experience, which should not only serve them well as they teach the finer Of course Gray also has NFL experience points of the game, and move to instill disci- including five years in Jacksonville, along pline amongst the current players, but should with brief stints in both Indianapolis and also be a big advantage in recruiting as well, Kansas City, along with a championship run in since many high school players aspire to NFL Europe with the Frankfort Galaxy in advance someday to the NFL. 2002.

Finding a defensive coordinator he could He’ll oversee a staff which includes receivers’ trust was especially key for Holmes, who coach Ernie Mills, another of the former looked no farther than his old battery mate Steelers on staff, who will instill a more physi- from the , perennial All- cal approach to the receivers, including the Pro linebacker Levon Kirkland. “Levon took need for downfield blocking, opening up the me under his wing from the start in Pitts- running game, which will be coached by burgh, and taught me the game from a Shawn Bryson, who played professionally in player’s perspective. That’s a big reason we Buffalo and Detroit, along with Miami native were considered the best linebacker tandem Edwin Pata, the second-year offensive line in the NFL between 1997 and 2000,” Holmes coach, who was a former tight ends coach recalls. during the first three years of the Joe Taylor regime, before spending two seasons on staff His secondary will be in good hands under at Florida International. the tutoring of Tallahassee native (Minnesota, Cleveland), who will coach Holmes is hopeful that the results he and his the cornerbacks, and Chris Cash, a California staff saw in spring practice will carry over native, who played with Holmes in Detroit, into fall training camp and into the season handling the safeties. itself.

Former Rattler All-American kicker Juan “In our last three practices we saw the play- Vasquez returns for a sixth season, his first ers finally buying into what we had been under Holmes, to oversee the FAMU special stressing, which among other things was teams, which have been among the nation’s attitude and fundamentals... It will be a long best under his guidance in punting, kick season, but we hope that the seeds planted in scoring, kickoffs and returns. the spring will bloom in the fall.”

On the offensive side, being both Holmes and “We want to win a whole lot of football offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach games, but it’s going to take everyone’s help Quinn Gray had played for Coach Billy Joe, to do it,” he said. there was early speculation about a return of the Gulf Coast Offense.

2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * Saturday, September 20, 2014 17 RATTLERGRAPHIESRATTLERGRAPHIES 20142014 Bio sketches on the leading returning veterans, transfers and recruits on the 2014 FAMU Football team.

5 * PATRICK AIKEN currently majoring in Mechanical Engineer- 5-10 * 170 * CB * Sr. * Pembroke Pines, ing and enjoys weight lifting in his spare Fla. * Flanagan HS time.

2012: Aiken saw action in 10 of the Rattlers 11 47 * AKIL BLOUNT games as he finished the season with 27 total 6-3 * 225 * LB * Jr. * Pittsburgh, Pa. * tackles (21 UA, 6 Asst), one fumble recovery Linsly HS and one forced fumble. He tallied a season high six tackles against Hampton (9-15-12), 2012: Blount saw action in eight game last five against Oklahoma (9-8-12) and four season mostly on special team. He finished against Bethune-Cookman (11-17-12). In last season with nine tackles (4 UA, 5 Asst) addition, he posted three tackle perfor- and one forced fumble. He recorded a two- mances against Savannah State (10-13-12), tackle performance against Howard (10-6- South Carolina State (10-20-12) and North 12), Savannah State (10-13-12) and North Carolina Central (11-10-12). Carolina A&T (11-3-12).

2011: Aiken was used sparingly as he par- High School: Blount was a three-sport athlete ticipated in four game on special teams at Linsly High School in Wheeling, W Va., as collecting two tackles on the year. he lettered in football, basketball and track and field.

36 * COLBY BLANTON He finished his senior season with 30 sacks as 6-1 * 210 * K/P * R-So. * Jacksonville, he reaped First Team All-Conference honors Fla. * Atlantic Coast HS in football. He also was tabbed the W Va., Football Player of the Week, the team Most 2012: Blanton was red shirted last season. Valuable Player and was the team’s captain. Also a basketball player, Blount averaged 24 High School: Blanton was a three-sport points a game as he earned First Team All- athlete at Atlantic Coast High School in Jack- Conference honors. sonville, Fla., as he lettered in football, soccer In his junior season, Blount earned First Team and track and field. All-Conference honors in both football and basketball. Also, he led his AAU team to a No. Personal: Colby Bennett Blanton was born on 25 final ranking, March 5, 1994 to Missy and Buck Blanton in Jacksonville, Fla. He has two siblings, Tucker Blount recalls his best high school perfor- Blanton and Charles Blanton. His brother mance was against Gilmour Academy as he Tucker is a member of the Jacksonville recorded five sacks, one pass break up, once Univeristy football team. Also Blanton is a forced fumble and one fumble recovery. member of the Chets Creek Church. He is Against Wheeling Central, Blount recorded one punt return for 67 yards, two TD recep-

18 2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * FAMU vs. COASTAL CAROLINA tions to go along with 200 yards receiving. reading in his spare time. In basketball, Blount scored a career high 40 points against Bishop Donahue and recorded a 38 point, 20 rebounds, and four assists 44 * DERRICK CONNOR against Trinity. 6-4 * 225 * DE * Jr. * Miami, Fla. * Miramar HS Personal: Akil Blount was born on July 2, 1994 to Mel and TiAnda Blount in Pittsburgh, 2012: Connor saw limited action in the six Pa. He has two siblings Jibri and Khalid. games that he participated in as he finished the season with two tackles with a tackle against Oklahoma (9-8-12) and Hampton (9- 56 * KARSHAWN BUTLER 15-12). 6-1 * 220 * LB * Jr. * Dania Complanding, Fla. * Nova HS 2011: Connor will make the transition from defensive end to linebacker this season. He 2012: Butler saw action in eight games as he was used sparingly last season as he tallied finished the season with four tackles, mostly one tackle against Savannah State (Oct. 15). on special teams play. He tallied two tackles against Tennessee State (9-1-12) and one High School: Connor lettered n both football tackle against Hampton (9-8-12) and Savan- and track at Miramar High School in Miramar, nah State (10-13-12). Fla., where he led his football team a 6A State Championship in his senior year of play and High School: Butler was a four-year letter District Championship in his junior season of winner in football at Nova High School in play. Davie, Fla. He finished his senior season with 107 tackles, 12 sacks, four interceptions and Personal: Derrick Connor was born on Au- seven forced fumbles, earning Second Team gust 30, 1992 to Faye and Eaion Connor in All-County honors and participated in the Miami, Fla. His father Eaion was a member of BCAA All-Star Game. the Rattler football team from 1990-1994. He is currently majoring in business administra- As a junior, Butler tallied 98 tackles, four tion. sacks and one interception, reaping Second Team All-County honors. Butler recalls his best high school performance is when his 83 * ADMANSEN FELIX record 16 tackles, three sacks, one forced 5-11 * 195 * WR * R-Sr. * Palm Beach, fumble and scoring a TD.. Fla. * Lake Worth HS

Personal: Karshawn Butler was born on May 2012: Felix recorded 368 receiving yards on 2, 1993 to Keisha Frances and Carl Butler. He 31 receptions and one TD in the 11 games has six sliblilngs: Britney, Brianna, Tambria, that he played in 2012. He recorded a season Tene, Daisha and Kennedy. Butler has sev- high 74 receiving yards on four receptions eral cousins that are currently participating against Delaware State (9-22-12), a 65-yard on in college athletics: Nile Lawrence (Florida four receptions performance against Hamp- State); Kevin Grooms (Miami) (Fla.); and Curt ton (9-15-12). Also, Felix tallied four recep- Evans (Boston College). He is currently tions for 58 yards against Savannah State (10- majoring in Business and enjoy cooking and 13-12) and recorded three receptions for 51

2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * Saturday, September 20, 2014 19 yards and one TD against South Carolina the contest with 76 yards passing as he com- State (10-20-12). pleted six passes in eight attempts.

The next week against Delaware State, 11 * DAMIEN FLEMING Fleming made his first collegiate start, for 245 6-3 * 181 * QB * Sr. * Jacksonville, Fla. * yards and a TD, as he completed 14 passes in Vanderbilt * Ribault HS 29 attempts, while rushing for another score, leading the Rattlers to a 34-7 win over the 2012: This past season Fleming, became the Hornets. first Rattler quarterback to start back-to-back season, since the 2003 and 2004 season, when In the Rattlers first-ever win over South Caro- Ben Dougherty was the FAMU signal caller. lina State in ten seasons, Fleming threw for a Also, Fleming is the first FAMU quarterback season high 297 yards, completing 34 passes to pass for more than 2,000 yards in a season in 40 attempts, as the Rattlers scored two since, Dougherty in 2004. fourth quarter TDs to defeat the Bulldogs, 27- 24 at Orangeburg, S.C. Fleming started in all 11 of the Rattlers games as he finished the season with 214 comple- Fleming finished the 2011 season with 1,622 tions in 308 attempts with 16 TDs and five passing yards on 131 completions (218 at- interceptions. In addition, he finished the tempts), with 11 TD passes and just five inter- season with 194 yards rushing on 86 carries ceptions, while rushing for two TDs. with one TD and one reception for six yards, earning Second Team All-MEAC honors. High School: Fleming lettered in both foot- ball and basketball at Ribault High School in Fleming garnered MEAC Offensive Player of Jacksonville, Fla. He finished his senior sea- the Week honors on September 24, 2012 for son passing for 2,700 yards to go along with his performance against Delaware State (9- 25 passing TDs and six rushing TDs, earning 22-12) as he passed for a season high 399 First Team All-Coast honors in football. In yards by completing 30 passes in 37 attempts basketball, he reaped All-Space, Super 24, with three TDs and rushed for 28 yards on All-First Coast and All-Gateway honors. nine carries for 427 yards of total offense. The next week, Fleming garnered 256 pass- As a junior, Fleming passed for 1,500 yards ing yards as he completed 30 passes in 35 and 16 TDs and rushed for three TDs and attempts with two TDs against Southern Uni- passed for 950 yards and 10 TDs, his sopho- versity (9-29-12) in the Bank of America more season. He through five TDs passes in a Football Classic. Fleming passed for the game as he tallied 351 yards in the air , by 250-plus yard plateau against North Carolina completing 22 passes in 25 attempts. Central (11-10-12) as he passed for 270 yards by completing 29 passes in 41 attempts with Personal: Damien Fleming was born on May one interception. 7, 1993 to Coustace Fleming and Edwin Hill in Jacksonville, Fla. He has two siblings April 2011: Fleming, who broke his way into the Fleming and Barong Fleming. Fleming is Rattler starting lineup, coming off the bench currently majoring in Physical Therapy. in the second half of the Atlanta Football Classic, leading FAMU to 21 points to rally past Southern University, 38-33. He finished

20 2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * FAMU vs. COASTAL CAROLINA 26 * RASHAD GUYTON yard and tallied 600 yards rushing with 15 5-7 * 195 * SS * Jr. * Madison, Fla. * TD receptions and five rushing TDs on the Madison HS ground.

2012: Guyton saw action in six games as he In his junior year, Harvey recorded 2,000 finished the season with 16 total tackles (11 receiving yards, 700 rushing years and a UA, 5 Asst), two tackles for loss and pass total of 16 TDs with 10 of them being receiv- breakup. He recorded a season high four ing TDs and six of them being rushing TDs, tackles against South Carolina State (10-20- earning All-Big Bend Honorable Mentions 12) and Bethune-Cookman (11-17-12). honors and was named the team’s offensive MVP.

81 * DEWAYNE HARVEY Personal: DeWayne Keith Harvey II was born 6-1 * 205 * WR * Sr. * Tallahassee, Fla. on January 5, 1993 to Donna and DeWayne * Florida HS. Harvey in Sarasota, Fla., and has two sibling Darius and Danielle Harvey. He is currently 2012: Harvey saw action in eight of the Rat- majoring in Physical Therapy and enjoys tlers 11 games as he finished the season with playing the piano in his spare time. 256 receiving yards on 25 receptions with one TD and his longest reception being for 38 yards. Harvey recorded a season high 78 4 * DEVONTE “TERRY” JOHNSON receiving yards on five receptions against 6-0 * 183 * DB * Sr. * Tallahassee, Fla. * Delaware State (9-22-12) and tallied 50 re- Rickards HS ceiving yards on three receptions against Bethune-Cookman (11-17-12). 2012: Johnson saw action in 10 games as he finished the season with 26 total tackles, (20 UA, 6 Asst), three tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, 2011: Harvey recorded 77 yards on nine fumble return, two interceptions and one catches with one TD in the four games, the eight pass breakups. He tallied a season high participated in last season. He had four six tackles against Howard (10-6-12) and four receptions for 29 yards with one TD against tackles against Delaware State (9-22-12). Bethune-Cookman (11-19-11) and had two receptions for 23 yards against Savannah 2011: Johnson was a member of a defense State (10-15-11) and recorded two receptions that tallied 22 interceptions on the year with for nine yards against North Carolina A&T him having five of them. He finished last (11-5-11). season with 32 tackles (25 UA, 7 A), 0.5 tack- les for loss, and five pass breakups. Johnson High School: Harvey was a four sport letter recorded an interception in five of the 11 winner in football, basketball, track and games that he played in last season. H e weight lifting at Florida High School in Talla- garnered a season high seven tackles (5 UA, hassee, Fla. In his senior season, Harvey was 2 A) against Hampton (9-8-11), and had five the team’s MVP, participated in the annual tackles against South Florida (9-17-11) and North vs. South Florida All-Star game. A First Howard University (10-8-11). In addition, he Team All-Big Bend selection and was named had four tackles against North Carolina A&T the team’s MVP in basketball. Also in his (11-5-11). senior year, Harvey recorded 2,000 receiving

2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * Saturday, September 20, 2014 21 honors. 92 * MICHAEL LOVEJOY 6-4 * 265 * DT * Jr. * Pensacola, Fla. * In his junior year, Morris won the Team Com- Escambia HS mitment Award for dedication in the class- room and on and off field performances and 2012: Lovejoy saw limited action in 2012 as also earned the University of North Florida he saw action in six games tallying one spe- Academic Achievement Award. cial team’s tackle against Hampton (9-15-12). Morris recalls his best high school perfor- High School: Lovejoy lettered in both football mance was against Terry Parker High School and weightlifting at Escambia High School in as he recorded 10 pancake block, eight Pensacola, Fla. He finished his season with 47 tackles and one sack. tackles, 10 tackles for loss and six sacks, reaping first team all state and all county Personal: Michael Anthony Morris was born honors. In addition, he won the academic on May 21, 1993 to Tangie and Michael Mor- achievement award for a 3.0 GPA or better. ris, Sr., in Durham, North Carolina. He has one sister Oliva and is a member of the youth Personal: Michael Lovejoy was born on ministries at Circle of Faith Ministries in January 4, 1994 to Michelle Rose and Gary Jacksonville, Fla. Also, he has recorded over Lovejoy in Taunton, Massachusetts. He has 240 hours of community service at Police two siblings Tristan Lovejoy and Dani Howard. Athletic League. Morris is currently majoring He is currently majoring in General Educa- in Physical Therapy and enjoys playing bas- tion and enjoy playing guitar and video ketball and video games in his spare time. games in his spare time.

12 * CARSON ROYAL 82 * MICHAEL MORRIS 6-2 * 215 * QB * r-So. * Yulee, Fla. * 6-4 * 235 * TE/FB * R-Jr. * Jacksonville, Yulee HS Fla. * Andrew Jackson HS High School: Royal was a four-year letter 2012: Morris was used sparingly in the 2012 winner in football at Yulee High School in season as he saw action in six games as a Yulee, Fla. He reaped First Team All-County blocking fullback. In the annual orange and and All-District honors and he participated in green game, Morris finished with three the Florida vs. Georgia All-Star game. catches for 66 yards to go along with two TDs. Personal: Carson Royal was born on May 26, 1994 to Richard and Kathleen Royal in Jack- High School: Morris was a three sport letter sonville, Fla. He is currently majoring in winner as he lettered in basketball, football Mechanical Engineering and enjoys surfing and track and field. He finished his senior and sports in his spare time. season with 40 pancake blocks as he graded out a 89 percent on the season. Also, he participated in the Florida Shrine Bowl, and was a member of the Rotary Club Academic Team; recipient of the Thelma Pinkey scholar- ship as he graduated from high school with

22 2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * FAMU vs. COASTAL CAROLINA 39 * TYLER RILEY Computer Science. 5-11 * 215 * LS * Jr * Ocala, Fla. * Trinity Catholic 57 * WILLIAM SMALLS High School: Riley was a four-year letter 6-2 * 205 * LB * R-So. * Austell, Ga. * winner in football at Trinity Catholic High South Cobb HS School in Ocala, Fla. His senior season, Riley earned All-County honors and was ranked in 2012: Smalls saw action in nine games as he the top 30 in the nation according to the tallied 16 tackles (13 UA, 3 Asst), one tackle Kohl’s Kicking. for loss and one quarterback hurry on the In his junior season , Riley help lead his team season. Small garnered a season high seven to a state championship as he earned All- tackles against Hampton (9-15-12) and three County and All-State honors. against Tennessee State (9-1-12) and North Carolina A&T (11-3-12). Personal: Tyler Riley was born on November 12, 1993 to Jennifer Tuten and Sean Riley in 2011: Small was used sparingly last season Ocala, Fla. He has four siblings, Ashlyne as he saw action in two games garnered two Riley, Kinly Tuten, Ryan Tuten and Chase tackles on special team. Tuten. His brother Chase is a member of the Southern University Football team. Riley is High School: Small was a four-year currently majoring in Agriculture Engineer- in football at South Cobb High School in ing and enjoys hunting, fishing and playing Austell, Ga., where he finished his senior other sports in his spare time. season with 123 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and five force fumbles, earning two-time Marietta News Defensive Player of the Week 70 * RYAN TEMPLETON and was named the Marietta News Defensive 6-3 * 317 * OL * R-Jr. * Chicago, Ill. * Player of the Year. Also as the team’s leading TF South HS tackler, he earned Second Team All-State and All-County honors. 2012: Templeton was used sparingly last season. He has an impressive spring drills is He recorded a season high 19 tackles against expected to start at right tackles for the Kennesaw Mountain his senior season and Rattlers in 2013. finished with a team high 91 tackles his junior season of play. High School: Templeton lettered in both football and wrestling at Thornton Fractional Personal: William Small IV was born on July South High School in Lansing, Ill, where 29, 1993 to Ms. April Doctor-Small. He has reaped First Team All-Conference and All- one sibling Alyse and is currently majoring in Area honors in his senior season of competi- computer science. tion.

Personal: Ryan Templeton was born on April 11, 1992 to Sheryl Phillips and Ralph Templeton in Harvey, Ill. When home, he volunteers at the Fellowship of Love Christian Center. Templeton is currently majoring in

2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * Saturday, September 20, 2014 23 42 * DAVID WHITE for-three in field goals against Savannah State 6-2 * 200 * LB * R-So. * Tampa, Fla. * (10-13-12) and was two-for-two against Okla- Jefferson HS homa (9-8-12). 2012: White saw limited action in 2012, 2011: Varnadore was declared academically mostly on special teams play. ineligible last season. High School: White lettered in both football High School: Varnadore was four-sport ath- and track at Thomas Jefferson High School in lete as he participated in football, baseball, Tampa, Fla. In his senior season, he was soccer and track at Florida High School in named Defensive End of the Week and was Tallahassee, Fla. His senior season, named Special Teams Player of the Week in Varnadore recorded 300 yards receiving to his junior season of play. go along with six TD receptions, he was seven-for- 10 in field and garnered a 45.2 Also in his senior season, White earned All- punting average, earning All-State and All- Hillsborough County Honors and partici- Big Bend honor and participated in the 2010 pated in the annual All-Star Game. FACA All-Star game. Also, that season he scored 16 points in one game as scored one Personal: David White was born on Septem- TD, one PAT, and three field goals. ber 3, 1994 to Monica and Charles White in Tampa, Fla. He is a member of the St. Peters In his junior season of play, Varnadore earned Claver Catholic Church. In addition, he is All-State honors as a punter as he finished the the grandson of Charles “Chuck”White, who season six-for-eight in field goals and gar- played both football and baseball at Florida nered a 42.7 punting average. As a sopho- A&M in the 1960’s and is a member more, Varnadore finished the season 45-of-47 in PATs and six-for-10 in field goals. 33 * CHASE VARNADORE 5-11 * 170 * P/K * R-Sr. * Tallahassee, Personal: Chase Varnadore was born on Fla. * Florida HS November 7, 1991 to Michelle and Arthur Varnadore in Tallahassee, Fla. He is currently 2012: Varnadore had break out season or the majoring in Psychology and is a member of Rattlers as he finished the season 15-of-18 in the New Mt. Zion AME Church. field goals with his longest field goal being for 46 yards. In addition, he connected on 23 PATs in 26 attempts for FAMU, ranking him first in the conference in field goals per game 2014 TRANSFERS (1.36), second in scoring kicks per game (Four Year * JUCO * (6.1) and eighth in PAT kicking percentage (88.0). Prep School)

Varnadore tied the school record for most TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Dec.18) – Coach Earl field goals in a game as he went a perfect Holmes and staff announced the FAMU five-for-five against North Carolina Central early period signing of some junior col- (11-10-12). Also, he connected on a 36-yard lege, transfer and prep school athletes for field goal to give the Rattlers a 22-21 win over the 2014 football season. the Eagles. Varnadore went a perfect three-

24 2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * FAMU vs. COASTAL CAROLINA The following recruits represent the early 55 - MATEO KAMBUL signing class of 2014: OC * 6-3 * 288 * Wichita, Kan. * Heights HS * Butler CC 32 KEIR ABRAMS FB * 5-11 * 240 * Berkeley, Calif. * Berke- Helped Butler Community College to a 9-2 ley HS * Contra Costa Col. record last season. He made first team All- KJCCC this past season at center. Abrams is a solid lead blocker and capable of getting tough yards. He also has soft hands 80 - A.J. LIDELL and is able to make receptions out of the WR * 6-3 * 200 * Atlanta, Ga. * Atlanta Prep backfield. He went to Costa Contra College in San Pablo, California. ESPN rated Lidell as the No.49 player in the state. He was also three-star ranked by ESPN. Originally out of West Lake HS, he had KENDALL BRUTON several offers out of high school. While he DB * 5-11 * 185 * Long Island, N.Y. * plays wide receiver, he is also solide as a Nassau CC punt and kick returner. Bruton is a solid run-stopper as well as pass defender. He had 20 tackles, 11 pass break- ups and two interceptions, both returned for 10 - SHAZZON MUMPHREY touchdowns last season. QB * 6-4 * 230 * Louisville, Ky. * Dakota College at Bottineau

69 - PATRICK DALTON Mumphrey is an athletic quarterback, who OL * 6-6 * 340 * Fayetteville, Ga. * Jireh excels in a pro-style athlete who threw for Preparatory School. over 1,600 yards and 16 touchdowns last season. He runs a 4.5, 40-yard dash. He is a Dalton is an impressive addition to the Rattler solid athlete benching 335 lbs., and squatting offensive line. He was recruited by Georgia 475 lbs. Tech, Kentucky, Clemson and Tennessee. He is considered a behemoth lineman, who 25 - ANTOINE PICKETT could develop into a prototype of a guard. RB/LB/DB * 6-0 * 190 * Concord, Calif. * For his size, he is reported to have quick feet Contra Costa College and extremely strong hands. He has athletic legs and a massive upper body. His lengthy Pickett was ranked the No.2 defensive back in wingspan is important because when he California by MaxPreps. He runs a 4.5 - 40 latches on to a defender, he can render them yard dash and has a 25” vertical leap. useless.

40 - RON HARRIS LB * 6-3 * 220 * Raleigh, N.C. * Jireh Prep

All-Conference in high school at Leesville Road High School. Harris is known as a solid tackler, while having good coverage skills when he drops back. He has excellent lateral movement inside a solid frame. 2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * Saturday, September 20, 2014 25 2014 HIGH SCHOOL SIGNEES Deltona HS TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Feb. 5) - Head coach Earl Notes: Recorded 70 pancake blocks his se- Holmes and the Rattler football staff completed nior season...Graded out the season at 90 their first full signing class February 5, with percent as an offensive lineman… some very talented student-athletes. Address- ing the holes left by graduates and area that 94 - FUZE, DAI ‘KWON needed bolstering, Holmes looked all over the 6-4 285 DE West Palm country to find players that were the right fit for Beach, Fla./Dwyer HS his squad, assessing the prep signees this way: Notes: Led his team to a perfect 15-0 record “We feel like we had a successful recruiting and 7A State Championship…Dwyer High effort. We were able to get some talent from School finished the season rank No. 12 in the the Panhandle area of Florida, as well as three nation ….Started at both Defensive Tackle players from the Miami area. The whole coun- and Offensive Left Tackle his senior try comes to our area to recruit, so we wanted season…Three-year starter… Senior season to maximize our footprint and get prime ath- recorded 59 tackles, eight sacks, 12 tackles letes to come to FAMU. for loss… Reaped First Team All-County and “With this being our first full recruiting class as All-State honors his senior season…Played in coaches, we feel we’ve addressed the areas we the County All-Star Game…. needed to and are bringing in some talented athletes, who are also good students,” Holmes 30 - HEARNS, GERALD said. 5-9 205 FB/RB West Palm Beach, Fla./Dwyer HS 72 - ADDISON, JOSHUA Notes: Led his team to a 15-0 record and 7A 6-5 305 OL Miami, Fla./Mi- State Championship…Dwyer High School ami Central HS finished the season rank No. 12 in the na- Notes: Two-Star Recruit…Led Miami Central to tion…. Blocked for a 1,000 yard rusher his 2013 Championship…Blocked for two of the top senior season…Three-years starter…340 running backs in the country, who committed to yards rush for eight TDs and a punishing Florida State and Miami…Only give up two blocker… Reaped All-County and All-State sacks in two seasons…Recorded 70 pancakes honors as a FB….Played in the Florida-Geor- his senior season… Recruited by Bethune- gia All-Star Game… Cookman; Tennessee State, Tuskegee and Alabama A&M… 58 - NEGRON, ANDREW 6-5 275 OL Jacksonville, 64 - AGUILERA, OSMAN Fla./Christian 6-5 300 OL Miami, Fla./N. Notes: Averaged four pancake blocks per Miami Beach HS games...Graded out the season at 91 percent Notes: Three-year starters at North Miami as an offensive lineman… Beach High School…Recorded over 100 career pancake blocks…On defense recorded 63 90 - PRICE, ELIJAH tackles, four sacks and 13 tackles for loss… 6-4 230 DE/LB Jacksonville, Fla./ Recruited by FIU, Tulane, Georgia State and Sandlewood HS Bethune-Cookman… Notes: Recorded 59 tackles, nine sacks, 12 tackles for loss in his senior season of 75 - CALABRO, JOSHUA play…Reaped First Team All-Gateway Con- 6-3 280 OL Deltona, Fla./ ference honors his senior season….

26 2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * FAMU vs. COASTAL CAROLINA 20142014 RATTLERRATTLER FOOTBALLFOOTBALL DEPTHDEPTH CHARTCHART OFFENSE Z 15 WILLIAMS, Montavius 6-0 160 r-So. Tallahassee, Fla. / Godby HS X 7 NORWOOD, Brandon 8 EVANS, Curtric 6-1 180 Fr. Atlanta, Ga. / Cedar Grove HS 6-0 175 R-Sr Hollywood, Fla. / Boston 9 GLINES, Casey College 6-6 210 r-Sr. Neola, Utah/ Union HS 83 FELIX, Admasen 5-11 195 r-Sr. Palm Beach, Fla./Lake Worth LT 51 JONES, Timothy 6 -6 290 r-So. Myrtle Beach, S.C./ Myrtle Bch HS QB 11 FLEMING, Damien 73 AKINS, Jason 6-3 210 Sr. Jacksonville, Fla./Ribault HS 6-4 245 Fr. Fayetteville, Ga. / Starrs Mill HS 12 ROYAL, Carson 6-2 214 r-So. Jacksonville, Fla./Yulee HS LG 62 CASH, Keonte 5-11 310 So. Miami, Fla./Belen Jesuit Prep FB 38 BROWN, Caleb 66 HARRISON, Gerald 5-10 230 So. Sopchoppy, Fla. / Wakulla HS 6-6 300 Fr. Tallahassee / Florida HS 82 MORRIS, Michael 6-4 235 r-Jr. Jacksonville, Fla./Jackson HS OC 55 KAMBUI, Mateo 6-3 288 Jr. Wichita, Kan. / Heights HS / Butler CC RB 30 HEARNS, Gerald 64 AGUILERA, Osman 5-9 205 Fr. W. Palm Beach, Fla. / Dwyer HS 6-5 300 Fr. Miami, Fla./N Miami Beach HS 20 HOLLOWAY, Tysean 6-0 205 r-So. Asheville, N.C./Asheville HS/ AppState RG 70 TEMPLETON, Ryan 6-3 317 r-Sr. Chicago, Ill./TF South HS 74 GAY, Jamal 6-4 275 r-So. Tallahassee, Fla./ Florida HS DEFENSE LE 98 FORGE, Brandon RT 69 DALTON, Patrick 6-4 280 R-Sr. Houston, Tex. / UTEP 6-6 340 Fr. Fayetteville, Ga. / Jireh Prep 59 BONE, Trevor 78 BROWNING, Zachary 6-4 240 r-So. Kansas City, Mo./ Winter Springs HS 6-2 275 r-Fr. Panama City, Fla. / Moseley HS NT 92 LOVEJOY, Michael 6-4 265 Jr. Pensacola, Fla../Escambia HS TE 37 PALMER-HICKS, Alonzo 96 WILLIAMS, Danzell 6-3 235 So. Sarasota, Fla./Sarasota HS 6-0 268 r-So. Wildwood, Fla. / Wildwood HS 82 MORRIS, Michael 6-4 235 r-Jr. Jacksonville, Fla./Jackson HS RE 44 CONNOR, Derrick 6-4 225 r-Sr. Miami, Fla./Miramar HS 94 FUZE, Daikwon 6-4 285 Fr. W Palm Beach, Fla. / Dwyer HS

28 2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * FAMU vs. COASTAL CAROLINA SAM 17 WARD, Shaun 6-2 240 Sr. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./Texas A&M RCB 14 PARKER, Darren 42 WHITE, David 6-0 170 r-Fr. Miami, Fla./Booker T. Washington 6-2 200 Jr. Tampa, Fla./ Jefferson HS 13 DORNEVIL, Jules 5-11 165 So. Naples, Fla./ Naples HS MLB 52 HELMS, William Luke 6-2 225 So. Tallahassee, Fla./ Godby HS 56 BUTLER, Kashawn 6-1 220 r-Jr. Dania Complanding, Fla./Nova SPECIALISTS PK 33 VARNADORE, Chase 5-11 170 r-Sr. Tallahassee, Fla./Florida HS WLB 47 BLOUNT, Akil 6-3 225 Jr. Pittsburgh, Pa./Linsly HS PUNT 36 BLANTON, Colby 57 SMALLS, William 6-1 210 r-So. Jacksonville, Fla./ Atlantic Coast HS 6-2 230 Sr. Austell, Ga./South Cobb HS SNAP 39 RILEY, Tyler 5-11 215 Jr. Ocala, Fla./Trinity Catholic HS

RAT 6 ALEXANDER, Curtis 6-2 215 So. Quincy, Fla./East Gadsden HS 90 PRICE, Elijah 6-4 230 Fr .Jacksonville, Fla. / Sandalwood HS

LCB 4 JOHNSON, Devonte 6-0 183 Sr. Tallahassee/Rickards HS 3 BROWN, Braxton 5-10 190 Jr. Houston, Tex. / Citrus Col.

SS 31 CUNNINGHAM, Neal 6-1 205 r-So. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./ Pompano Bch HS 27 DUNLAP, Bryan 5-10 180 Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. / Mandarin HS

FS 26 GUYTON, Jr., Rashad 5-8 180 Jr. Greenville, Fla. / Madison County HS

29 TULLOCH, Peter 5-10 205 r-Sr. Miami, Fla./Miami Norland HS

2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * Saturday, September 20, 2014 29 20142014 FAMUFAMU FOOTBALLFOOTBALL NUMERICALNUMERICAL ROSTERROSTER No.9 Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Exp. Hometown / High School/College/JUCO 2 HOLMES, Tra’Von WR 5-7 155 r-Fr. Tallahassee, Fla./Rickards HS 3 BROWN, Braxton DB 5-10 190 Jr. Houston, Tex. / Citrus College 4 JOHNSON, Devonte CB 6-0 183 Sr. Tallahassee, Fla./Rickards HS 5 AIKEN, Patrick CB 5-10 170 r-Jr. Pembroke Pines, Fla. / Flanagan 6 ALEXANDER, Curtis OLB 6-2 215 So. Quincy, Fla./East Gadsden HS 7 NORWOOD, Brandon WR 6-1 180 Fr. Atlanta, Ga. / Cedar Grove HS 8 EVANS, Curtric WR 6-0 175 R-Sr Hollywood, Fla. / Boston College 9 GLINES, Casey WR 6-6 210 r-Sr. Neola, Utah/ Union HS

10 MUMPHREY, Shazzon QB 6-4 230 Jr. Louisville, Ky. / Dakota College 11 FLEMING, Damien QB 6-3 210 Sr. Jacksonville, Fla./Ribault HS 12 ROYAL, Carson QB 6-2 214 r-So. Jacksonville, Fla./Yulee HS 13 DORNEVIL, Jules DB 5-11 165 So. Naples, Fla./ Naples HS 14 PARKER, Darren DB 6-0 170 r-Fr. Miami, Fla./Booker T. Washington 15 WILLIAMS, Montavius WR 6-0 160 r-So. Tallahassee, Fla. / Godby HS 17 WARD, Shaun DB 6-2 240 Sr. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./Texas A&M 18 BRYANT, Jacques DB 6-1 175 r-So. Tallahassee, Fla. / FAMU DRS 19 BENNETT, Justin LB 6-1 200 r-Fr. Miami, Fla./Flanagan HS

20 HOLLOWAY, Tysean RB 6-0 205 r-So. Asheville, N.C./Asheville HS/AppState 23 PAUL, Vasty DB 6-0 200 R-Sr. Tampa, Fla. / Middleton HS 24 BUICE, Lemond RB 6-1 220 Sr. Gadsden, Ala./Clemson/Ariz. Western CC 25 PICKETT, Antoine RB/DB 6-0 190 Jr. Concord, Calif. / Contra Costa Col. 26 GUYTON, Jr., Rashad SS 5-8 180 Jr. Greenville, Fla. / Madison County HS 27 DUNLAP, Bryan DB 5-10 180 Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. / Mandarin HS 29 TULLOCH, Peter DB 5-10 205 r-Sr. Miami, Fla./Miami Norland HS

30 HEARNS, Gerald FB/RB 5-9 205 Fr. West Palm Beach, Fla. / Dwyer HS 31 CUNNINGHAM, Neal SS 6-1 205 r-So. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./ Pompano Bch HS 32 ABRAMS, Keir FB 5-9 240 R-Jr. Oakland, Calif. / Contra Costa JC 33 VARNADORE, Chase K/P 5-11 170 r-Sr. Tallahassee, Fla./Florida HS 34 BOSTON, John DB 5-11 190 r-Jr. Oviedo, Fla./Oviedo HS 36 BLANTON, Colby K/P 6-1 210 r-So. Jacksonville, Fla./ Atlantic Coast HS 37 PALMER-HICKS, Alonzo TE 6-3 235 So. Sarasota, Fla./Sarasota HS 38 BROWN, Caleb FB 5-10 230 So. Sopchoppy, Fla. / Wakulla HS 39 RILEY, Tyler LS 5-11 215 Jr. Ocala, Fla./Trinity Catholic HS

40 HARRIS, Ron LB 6-3 220 Jr. Raleigh, N.C./Leesville HS/Jireh Prep 41 PERCEVAL, Michael DB 5-10 175 Fr. Fort Pierce, Fla. / Ft Pierce Central HS 42 WHITE, David LB 6-2 200 Jr. Tampa, Fla./ Jefferson HS 43 BAXTER. Jaderius LB 6-2 230 Fr. Haines City, Fla. / Haines City HS 44 CONNOR, Derrick DE 6-4 225 r-Sr. Miami, Fla./Miramar HS 46 PHANOR, David LB 6-2 240 R-Fr. Miami, Fla. / North Miami Beach HS 47 BLOUNT, Akil LB 6-3 236 Jr. Pittsburgh, Pa./Linsly HS

30 2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * FAMU vs. COASTAL CAROLINA 48 ELISBERT, Jeff DB 6-1 205 R-Fr. Palm Beach, Fla. / Palm Beach Lakes 49 NORTON, Nolan LB 6-1 215 r-Jr. Tallahassee, Fla./Florida HS

51 JONES, Timothy OT 6-6 290 r-So. Myrtle Beach, S.C./ Myrtle Bch HS/Kentucky 52 HELMS, William Luke ILB 6-2 225 So. Tallahassee, Fla./ Godby HS 54 SMITH, Addarius DE 6-2 255 Fr. Fleming Island, Fla. / Fleming Island HS 55 KAMBUL, Mateo OC 6-3 288 Jr. Wichita, Kan. / Heights HS / Butler CC 56 BUTLER, Kashawn LB 6-1 220 r-Jr. Dania Complanding, Fla./Nova 57 SMALLS, William LB 6-2 230 Sr. Austell, Ga./South Cobb HS 58 NEGRON, Andrew OL 6-5 275 Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. / Christian HS 59 BONE, Trevor LB 6-4 240 r-So. Kansas City, Mo./ Winter Springs HS

61 POLINICE, Loubens OL 6-4 265 Fr. Daytona Beach, Fla. / Matanzas HS 62 CASH, Keonte OL 5-11 310 So. Miami, Fla./Belen Jesuit Prep 63 TURNER, Reggie OL 6-4 315 R-So. Kissimmee, Fla. / Osceola HS 64 AGUILERA, Osman OL 6-5 300 Fr. Miami, Fla./North Miami Beach HS 65 HALL, Jeff OL 6-4 275 Fr. Panama City, Fla. / Mosley HS 66 HARRISON, Gerald OL 6-6 300 Fr. Tallahassee, Fla. / Florida HS 69 DALTON, Patrick OL 6-6 340 Fr. Fayetteville, Ga. / Jireh Prep

70 TEMPLETON, Ryan OT 6-3 317 r-Sr. Chicago, Ill./TF South HS 71 ROUSE, Myles OL 6-5 250 Fr. Atlanta, Ga. / Westlake HS 72 ADDISON, Joshua OL 6-5 305 Fr. Miami, Fla. / Miami Central HS 73 AKINS, Jason OL 6-4 245 Fr. Fayetteville, Ga. / Starrs Mill HS 74 GAY, Jamal OL 6-4 275 r-So. Tallahassee, Fla./ Florida HS 75 CALABRO, Joshua OL 6-3 280 Fr. Deltona, Fla. / Deltona HS 78 BROWNING, Zachary OL 6-2 275 r-Fr. Panama City, Fla. / Moseley HS

80 LIDELL, A.J. WR 6-3 200 Jr. Atlanta, Ga. /Westlake HS/Atlanta Prep 81 HARVEY, Dewayne WR 6-1 205 Sr. Tallahassee, Fla. /Florida HS 82 MORRIS, Michael TE/FB 6-4 235 r-Jr. Jacksonville, Fla./Jackson HS 83 FELIX, Admasen WR 5-11 195 r-Sr. Palm Beach, Fla./Lake Worth 84 WEBSTER, Zachary TE/WR 6-4 220 So. Jacksonville, Fla./ Stanton 85 NOIRD, Desmond TE/WR 6-3 210 r-Fr. Lithonia, Ga./Chamblee HS 86 JACKSON, Raysean WR 5-11 185 R-Sr. Jacksonville, Fla. / Jacksonville Univ. 87 DOUGLAS, Jalen WR 6-0 185 Fr. Niceville, Fla. / Niceville HS 88 ANDERSON, Lonnie WR 6-1 190 Fr. Tallahassee, Fla. / Rickards HS 89 HALL, Dennis WR 5-10 170 r-Sr. Pahokee , Fla. / Boyd Anderson HS

90 PRICE, Elijah DE/LB6-4 230 Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. / Sandalwood HS 91 CHISHOLM, Romario DE 6-3 260 Jr. Orlando, Fla. / Evans HS 92 LOVEJOY, Michael DT 6-4 265 Jr. Pensacola, Fla../Escambia HS 93 MANN, Donovo DE 6-4 240 So. Jacksonville, Fla. / Raines HS 94 FUZE, Dai ‘Kwon DE 6-4 285 Fr. West Palm Beach, Fla. / Dwyer HS 96 WILLIAMS, Danzell LS/DL 6-0 268 r-So. Wildwood, Fla. / Wildwood HS 97 ARCHEMBAULT, John DL 6-0 210 Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. / Lyman HS 98 FORGE, Brandon DL 6-4 280 R-Sr. Houston, Tex. / UTEP

2014 FAMU FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK * Saturday, September 20, 2014 31 2014 Florida A&M Football Florida A&M Game Results (as of Sep 12, 2014) All games

Date Opponent Score Overall Conference Time Attend Aug 30, 2014 at Jackson State L 17-22 0-1 0-0 2:46 Sep 06, 2014 at Miami L 7-41 0-2 0-0 3:06 48254 2014 Florida A&M Football Florida A&M Overall Team Statistics (as of Sep 12, 2014) All games

Team Statistics FAMU OPP SCORING 24 63 Points Per Game 12.0 31.5 FIRST DOWNS 20 44 R u s h in g 7 22 P a s s in g 13 21 P e n a lt y 0 1 RUSHING YARDAGE 139 368 Yards gained rushing 175 428 Yards lost rushing 36 60 Rushing Attempts 60 72 Average Per Rush 2.3 5.1 Average Per Game 69.5 184.0 TDs Rushing 0 4 PASSING YARDAGE 277 487 C o m p - A t t - I n t 22-44-0 42-72-3 Average Per Pass 6.3 6.8 Average Per Catch 12.6 11.6 Average Per Game 138.5 243.5 TDs Passing 2 3 TOTAL OFFENSE 416 855 Total Plays 104 144 Average Per Play 4.0 5.9 Average Per Game 208.0 427.5 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 11-188 6-101 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 3-21 7-128 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 3-82 0-0 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 17.1 16.8 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 7.0 18.3 INT RETURN AVERAGE 27.3 0.0 FUMBLES-LOST 4-3 2-1 PENALTIES-Yards 9-84 9-65 Average Per Game 42.0 32.5 PUNTS-Yards 14-592 5-204 Average Per Punt 42.3 40.8 Net punt average 33.1 36.6 KICKOFFS-Yards 6-315 13-781 Average Per Kick 52.5 60.1 Net kick average 35.7 41.8 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 2 8 : 0 6 3 1 : 5 4 3RD-DOWN Conversions 7/28 13/28 3rd-Down Pct 25% 46% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 1/2 2/3 4th-Down Pct 50% 67% SACKS BY-Yards 3-4 4-24 MISC YARDS 0 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 3 7 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 1-3 5-8 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-0 RED-ZONE SCORES (2-4) 50% (10-13) 77% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (1-4) 25% (5-13) 38% PAT-ATTEMPTS (3-3) 100% (6-6) 100% ATTENDANCE 0 48254 Games/Avg Per Game 0/0 2/24127 Neutral Site Games 0/0

Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Florida A&M 0 17 0 7 0 24 Opponents 17 17 10 19 0 63 2014 Florida A&M Football Florida A&M Overall Individual Statistics (as of Sep 12, 2014) All games

Rushing gp att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g Punt Returns no. yds avg td lg HEARNS,Gerald 2 25 72 6 66 2.6 0 20 33.0 JOHNSON,Devonte 2 7 3.5 0 16 FLEMING,Damien 2 16 67 24 43 2.7 0 18 21.5 EVANS,Curtrich 1 14 14.0 0 14 HOLLOWAY,Tysean 1 15 34 2 32 2.1 0 6 32.0 Total 3 21 7.0 0 16 PAUL,Vasty 2 3 2 1 1 0.3 0 2 0.5 Opponents 7 128 18.3 0 59 ROYAL,Carson 1 1 0 3 -3 -3.0 0 0 -3.0 Total 2 60 175 36 139 2.3 0 20 69.5 Interceptions no. yds avg td lg Opponents 2 72 428 60 368 5.1 4 55 184.0 TULLOCH,Peter 1 60 60.0 0 60 PARKER,Darren 1 0 0.0 0 0 Passing gp effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g BRYANT,Jacques 1 22 22.0 0 22 FLEMING,Damien 2 126.51 22-41-0 53.7 277 2 41 138.5 Total 3 82 27.3 0 60 ROYAL,Carson 1 0.00 0-3-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Opponents 0 0 0.0 0 0 Total 2 117.88 22-44-0 50.0 277 2 41 138.5 Opponents 2 120.57 42-72-3 58.3 487 3 49 243.5 Kick Returns no. yds avg td lg DORNEVIL,Jules 6 112 18.7 0 34 Receiving gp no. yds avg td lg avg/g EVANS,Curtrich 2 35 17.5 0 19 HEARNS,Gerald 2 5 35 7.0 1 13 17.5 HOLMES,Tra'Von 2 30 15.0 0 17 NORWOOD,Brandon 2 4 83 20.8 0 41 41.5 ABRAMS,Keir 1 11 11.0 0 11 WILLIAMS,Montav 2 4 59 14.8 0 37 29.5 Total 11 188 17.1 0 34 HALL,Dennis 2 3 41 13.7 1 21 20.5 Opponents 6 101 16.8 0 22 EVANS,Curtrich 2 2 24 12.0 0 12 12.0 GLINES,Casey 1 2 18 9.0 0 11 18.0 Fumble Returns no. yds avg td lg WEBSTER,Zachary 2 1 13 13.0 0 13 6.5 BOSTON,John 0 0 0.0 1 0 HOLMES,Tra'Von 1 1 4 4.0 0 4 4.0 Total 0 0 0.0 1 0 Total 2 22 277 12.6 2 41 138.5 Opponents 1 8 8.0 0 8 Opponents 2 42 487 11.6 3 49 243.5 2014 Florida A&M Football Florida A&M Overall Individual Statistics (as of Sep 12, 2014) All games

PAT Scoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/g VARNADORE,Chase - 1-3 3-3 - - - - - 6 FLEMING,Damien 2 57 43 277 320 160.0 BOSTON,John 1 ------6 HEARNS,Gerald 2 25 66 0 66 33.0 HEARNS,Gerald 1 ------6 HOLLOWAY,Tysean 1 15 32 0 32 32.0 HALL,Dennis 1 ------6 PAUL,Vasty 2 3 1 0 1 0.5 Total 3 1-3 3-3 - - - - - 24 ROYAL,Carson 1 4 -3 0 -3 -3.0 Opponents 7 5-8 6-6 - - - - - 63 Total 2 104 139 277 416 208.0 Opponents 2 144 368 487 855 427.5

Field Goals fg pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blk Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blk VARNADORE,Chase 1-3 33.3 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 25 0 BLANTON,Colby 14 592 42.3 77 0 1 3 3 0 Total 14 592 42.3 77 0 1 3 3 0 FG Sequence Florida A&M Opponents Opponents 5 204 40.8 49 0 1 1 0 0 Jackson State (25),50 (22),(20),40,(25) Miami 48 45,(20),32,(23) Kickoffs no. yds avg tb ob retn net ydln VARNADORE,Chase 6 315 52.5 0 0 Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. Total 6 315 52.5 0 0 16.8 35.7 29 Opponents 13 781 60.1 2 0 17.1 41.8 23 2014 Florida A&M Football Florida A&M Overall Individual Statistics (as of Sep 12, 2014) All games

All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g DORNEVIL,Jule 2 0 0 0 112 0 112 56.0 HEARNS,Gerald 2 66 35 0 0 0 101 50.5 NORWOOD,Bra 2 0 83 0 0 0 83 41.5 EVANS,Curtrich 2 0 24 14 35 0 73 36.5 TULLOCH,Peter 2 0 0 0 0 60 60 30.0 WILLIAMS,Mont 2 0 59 0 0 0 59 29.5 FLEMING,Dami 2 43 0 0 0 0 43 21.5 HALL,Dennis 2 0 41 0 0 0 41 20.5 HOLMES,Tra'Vo 1 0 4 0 30 0 34 34.0 HOLLOWAY,Tys 1 32 0 0 0 0 32 32.0 BRYANT,Jacque 1 0 0 0 0 22 22 22.0 GLINES,Casey 1 0 18 0 0 0 18 18.0 WEBSTER,Zach 2 0 13 0 0 0 13 6.5 ABRAMS,Keir 1 0 0 0 11 0 11 11.0 JOHNSON,Devo 2 0 0 7 0 0 7 3.5 PAUL,Vasty 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.5 ROYAL,Carson 1 -3 0 0 0 0 -3 -3.0 Total 2 139 277 21 188 82 707 353.5 Opponents 2 368 487 128 101 0 1084 542.0 2014 Florida A&M Football Florida A&M Overall Defensive Statistics (as of Sep 12, 2014) All games

Tackles Sacks Pass defense Fumbles blkd # Defensive Leaders gp ua a tot tfl/yds no-yds int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds ff kick saf 47 BLOUNT,Akil 2 8 7 15 0.5-1 ...... 31 CUNNINGHAM,Neal 2 7 6 13 1.5-1 ...... 4 JOHNSON,Devonte 2 10 2 12 2.0-7 . . 1 . . . . . 29 TULLOCH,Peter 2 7 4 11 . . 1-60 1 . . . . . 52 HELMS,William 2 6 4 10 ...... 6 ALEXANDER,Curti 2 4 3 7 ...... 56 BUTLER,Kashawn 2 3 4 7 0.5-1 0.5-1 . 1 . . . . . 17 WARD,Shaun 1 4 2 6 1.0-1 1.0-1 . . 1 . . . . 98 FORGE,Brandon 2 3 3 6 . . . 2 2 . . . . 14 PARKER,Darren 2 2 3 5 . . 1-0 ...... 18 BRYANT,Jacques 1 5 . 5 . . 1-22 1 . . . . . 13 DORNEVIL,Jules 2 2 3 5 0.5-1 0.5-1 . 1 . . . . . 41 PERCEVAL,Michae 2 2 2 4 ...... 27 DUNLAP,Bryan 1 4 . 4 1.0-3 ...... 92 LOVEJOY.Michael 2 2 1 3 2.0-3 ...... 59 BONE,Trevor 2 2 1 3 1.0-3 ...... 34 BOSTON,John 2 3 . 3 . . . . . 1-0 . . . 57 SMALLS,William 1 1 1 2 ...... 26 GUYTON,Rashad 2 1 1 2 1.0-1 ...... 96 WILLIAMS,Danzel 1 1 . 1 ...... 44 CONNOR,Derrick 2 . 1 1 ...... 42 WHITE,David 1 1 . 1 ...... 88 ANDERSON,Lonnie 1 1 . 1 1.0-1 ...... 38 BROWN,Caleb 2 . 1 1 ...... 39 RILEY,Tyler 1 1 . 1 ...... 37 PALMER-HICKS,Al 2 1 . 1 ...... 90 PRICE,Elijah 1 1 . 1 1.0-1 1.0-1 ...... 8 EVANS,Curtrich 2 . 1 1 ...... 25 PICKETT,Antoine 1 1 . 1 ...... 33 VARNADORE,Chase 2 1 . 1 ...... Total 2 84 50 134 13-24 3-4 3-82 7 3 1-0 . . . Opponents 2 67 48 115 12-36 4-24 . 4 3 3-8 4 . .