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wFAMIJANA Florida A&M University 1977 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME SEPTEMBER 10 Howard E. R'ford, N. J. 1:30 17 Albany State* Tallahassee 7:00 24 Alcorn State Milwaukee 1:30 OCTOBER 8 Alabama State Tallahassee 7; 00 15 Morris Brown* Homecoming 2:00 22 Tennessee State Nashville, Tenn. 7:30 29 Tuskegee Institute* Tuskegee, Ala. 1:30 NOVEMBER 5 Alabama A&M* Huntsville, Ala. 7:30 12 Southern University Tampa 7:30 19 Beth une-Cookman* Tallahassee 2:00 DECEMBER 10 Orange Blossom Classic Miami 8:00 *Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game

1976 RESULTS (Won 6, Lost 3, Tied 2)

OPPONENT SITE SCORE WINNER ATT. Albany State Albany, Ga. 35-22 FAMU 8,500 North Carolina A&T Tallahassee 24-22 FAMU 13,200 Howard University Tallahassee 16-14 FAMU* 12,800 Alabama State Mobile, Ala. 16-13 ASU* 9,000 Morris Brown Atlanta 14-14 Tie 15,000 Tennessee State Tallahassee 21-3 TSU 27,500 Tuskegee Institute Tampa 28-28 Tie 10,300 Alabama A&M Tallahassee 53-14 FAMU 15,831 Southern University Baton Rouge, La. 24-6 SU 16,800 Beth une-Cookman Orlando 34-0 B-CC 41,000 Central State (OBC) Miami 26-21 FAMU 19,131 *This game was later forfeited to FAMU. FAMU RATTLERS Football, 1977

Published by The Office of Sports Information Roosevelt Wilson, Director Carolyn N. Williams, Secretary

FAMU RATTLERS FOOTBALL 1977 has been prepared for use by the media (luring the 1977 season. Requests for additional information, pictures, feature mnaterial, press box and photo credentials should be addressed to:

Roosevelt Wilson Sports Information Director Post Office Box 368 Florida A&M University Tallahassee, FL 32307 Phone: (904) 599-3414 CONTENTS

1977 Schedule, 1976 Results...... Inside Front Cover Key Names and Numbers ...... 3 Ticket I nformation...... 4 The University ...... 5 The Coaches and Staff...... 11 The Players ...... 18 1977 Preview ...... 19 Rattler Captains...... 22 Rattler Closeups...... 23 1977 Roster ...... 32 The Opponents-This Year and Last...... 35 Howard ...... 36 Albany State ...... 38 Alcorn State ...... 40 Alabama State...... 42 Morris Brown...... 44 Tennessee State ...... 46 Tuskegee...... 48 Alabama A&M...... 50 Southern...... 52 Bethune-Cookman ...... * 0004* sese *ge*54 1976 Orange Blossom Classic Flashback...... *.o56 The Record Book ...... 57 1976 Statistics...... 58 Year-by-Year Record...... 62 Individual and Team Records...... 67 Miscellany ...... 73 All-Americans...... oooo o**s *o**ose Go. 00000074 Pro Honor Roll ...... 75 Marching10" Band.o.s...... and"100"ooo *a*a*.***.*****a*s...... *a.....ses...... 76ooe** 7 Orange Blossom Classic...... 78 Rattler Radio Network ...... 80

This public document was promulgated at a cost of $2,000 or $1.33 per copy for the purpose of furnishing information about FloridaA&M Uni- versity's football team to the news media and scouts. FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY Tallahassee, Florida 32307 Dr. Walter L. Smith, President Phone: (Switchboard) 904-599-3000 Enrollment: 5,600 Colors: Orange and Green Nickname of Team: Rattlers Conference: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Affiliation: NCAA Stadium: Bragg Memorial Seating Capacity: 13,200 KEY NAMES AND NUMBERS Athletic Director Hansel E. Tookes Address: Box 982; Phone: (Office) Ext. 3868; (Home) 904-576-1096 Head Football Coach Rudy Hubbard Address: Box 982; Phone: (Office) Ext. 3810; (Home) 904-877-7737 Athletic Business Manager R. Nathaniel Niles Address: Box 175; Phone: (Office) Ext. 3873; (Home) 904-224-8601 Sports Information Director Roosevelt Wilson Address: Box 368; Phone: (Office) Ext. 3414; (Home) 904-222-2821 Assistant Football Coaches Allen Bogan, Fred Goldsmith, Amos Hill, Costa Kittles, Bobby Lang, Robert Mungen

Athletic Staff Ext. Coordinator of Women's Athletics-Dr. Lua S. Bartley...... 3272 Head Basketball Coach- Ajac Triplett...... 3264 Head Baseball Coach- Costa Kitties...... 3264 Head Tennis Coach- Robert M ungen...... 3203 Head Golf Coach- Hansel E. Tookes...... 3868 Head Track Coach- Bobby Lang ...... 3202 Head Trainer- George Thompson ...... 3788 Photographer-DarnleyJones ...... 3413 Secretary to the Athletic Director-Mrs. Lillian Hagins...... 3868 Secretary to the Sports Info. Director-Ms. Carolyn N. Williams...... 3414 RATTLER TICKET INFORMATION PRICES Home Games Orange Blossom Classic Season Tickets (4 games) $27.00 Box Seats $7.00 Box Seats 7.00 Reserved Seats 6.00 Reserved Seats 7.00 Reserved Seats 5.50 General Admission 6.00 Tampa Classic All Seats $6.00

TALLAHASSEE TICKET OUTLETS Baker's Pharmacy...... 1815 South Adams Street Bill's Service Station ...... 517 North M acomb Street Economy Drug Store...... 319 North Macomb Street FAMU Athletic Business Office ...... Gaither Athletic Center, Campus Knighton's Exxon...... 1215 South Adams Street Pete's Gulf Service...... 2022 South W ahnish W ay Red Carpet Coin Laundry...... 1412 South Adams Street Robinson's Exxon Service Station...... Holton & Osceola Streets Southside Firestone...... 702 W est Orange Avenue Superior Cleaners...... 1413 South Monroe Street Tucker's Standard Service...... 1404 South Adams Street Westside Fish Market...... 815 Floral Street

NEWS OUTLETS Newspapers Tallahassee Democrat-Evenings,Monday-Friday; Mornings, Saturday & Sun- day. Bill McGrotha, Sports Editor. Ph. 904-599-2166. Television WCTV, Channel 6, Tallahassee, Fla., Thomasville, Ga.-Sportscasts three times daily, 7:30 a.m., 6:20 and 11:20 p.m. The Rudy Hubbard Show Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. John McGuirk, Sports Director. Ph. 904-385-2126. WECA, Channel 27, Tallahassee, Fla.-Sportscasts twice daily, 7:20 and 11:20 p.m. Gene Deckerhoff, Sports Director. Ph. 904-386-3127. Wire Services The Associated Press-The Capitol. Ph. 904-224-1211. United Press International-The Capitol. Ph. 904-222-5146. Radio WAMF-FAMU's own radio station. Sports reports throughout the day. Ph. 904-599-300. WANM-Carries all Rattler day games live plus daily sports reports. Also,"The Rudy Hubbard Show" and "Time Out for Sports" with Curtis Corbin. Ph. 904- 222-1070. WGLF-Carries all Rattler night games live. Also hourly sports reports. Ph. 904- 224-1227. WTAL-Sports reports hourly every day. Ph. 904-877-1108. WTNT-Sports reports three times daily. Ph. 904-222-1270. THE UNIVERSITY Lee Hall ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Florida A&M University was established by constitutional provisionand legislative enactment in 1887 as the Colored Normal School. It became a uni- versity on September 1, 1953 as a result of a bill passed by the State Legislature on April 28. The University is divided into seven schools and colleges-the College of Education, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Science and Technology, School of Architecture, School of Business and Industry, School of Nursing, and School of Pharmacy. In addition, FAMU has 11 academic and related service functions-Academic Computer Services; Basic Studies; Con- tinuing Education, Evening and Weekend College; Cooperative Education; Graduate Studies; Honors Program; Instructional Media Center; Libraries; Sponsored Research; Summer Quarter, and Test Service Bureau. The spacious campus is spread over an area of 404 acres. The main campus is located on the highest of seven hills in the StateCapital Cityof Tallahassee. The campus is made very picturesque by massive oaks, broad, green lawns, beautiful tropical shrubbery, red brick buildings, and well-placed con- crete walks. The location and atmosphere are most ideal for an educational in- stitution. It is a Land Grant institution and one of Florida's nine state-assisted universities. The University holds membership in all of the leading accrediting and professional agencies, including full membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. A chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, a professional fraternity for men in education, was established in 1964. The University was admitted to membership in the American Association of University Women in 1959. The University went on year-round operation with the trimester system in 1963-64, and changed again to the quarter system in 1967-68. Dr. Walter L. Smith became the seventh president on September 1, 1977. The immediate past president, Dr. Benjamin L. Perry, Jr., served from 1968 through August 31, 1977. There have been three acting presidents. In 1970, by authorization of the Board of Regents, FAMU became the first and only university in the state to offer a major in Afro-American Studies. Several projects have been either recently completed or are currently un- der way for the continued improvement of the University's physical plant. Foremost among these is the recent completion of a multi-million dollar women's apartment complex. More recently, the University Commons and the central library both have undergone extensive renovation. Also, a.$2 million building to house the School of Pharmacy was completed and oc- cupied. The validity of the investment in physical expansion and development has been justified by a significant record of educational growth reflected in the development of the educational program, the increase in student enrollment, and a corresponding increase in staff. The necessity to expand the offerings of the University has generally coin- cided with the physical expansion. Under the leadership of Dr. Smith, FAMU enters a new era, and the Uni- versity takes on added significance as it meets the educational needs of its students and continues to move forward in giant strides as an institution of higher learning. --

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,'5 DR. WALTER L. SMITH Seventh President Florida A&M University

Dr. Walter L. Smith, former president of Roxbury Community College in Massachusetts, became the seventh permanent president of Florida A&M University on September 1. Dr. Smith, 42, was appointed to head the 90-year-old institution on August 11 by the Florida Board of Regents at a meeting in Tampa. The new president succeeds Dr. Benjamin L. Perry, Jr., who announced his resignation last January but remained in the position until Dr. Smith assumed office. Dr. Perry had served as president since 1968. Dr. Smith, like his predecessor, Dr. Perry, is a true son of Florida A&M. He spent much of his youth in Tallahassee in the home of his grandfather, just south of the campus and he earned two degrees from the institution-the Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Chemistry, and the Master of Education in Ad- ministration and Supervision. Additionally, Dr. Smith served as assistant to the dean of FAMU's School of Education from February 1972, through January 1973. Dr. Smith is proud of his FAMU connections and sees them as a basis for the very diverse educational and professional background that paved his path to the presidency of his alma mater. In addition to earning the doctorate in community college administration from Florida State University in 1974, Dr. Smith has received extensive specialized preparation. He completed specialized training in Improving Teacher Competencies at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratories, Portland, Oregon, and earned a certificate in African Culture and History at the African universities of Legon and Ibadan. He received additional specialized training as a graduate of the Educational Training Consultants Program of the Institute for Applied Behavioral Science, Bethel, Maine, and collective bargaining at the University of Chicago's Center for Continuing Education. Dr. Smith has also studied law at the Woodrow Wilson College of Law, Atlanta, Ga. A military veteran, Dr. Smith is also a graduate of the U.S. Army Leadership Academy at Fort Lee, Va. Among his diverse work experiences are positions as a teacher of chemistry and biology in Tampa, management trainee for IBM, provost and chief negotiator for Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, and ex- ecutive with the Florida and National Education Associations. Dr. Smith is credited with establishing the first statewide center for human relations in Florida under sponsorship of the Florida Education Association. The FEA presented him its leadership award in human relations in 1973. He has published and edited several papers and other works, and holds membership in Phi Delta Kappa. His other affiliations and memberships include the National Council on Research and Development, the Board of Education Ad- visors of the Permanent Charity Foundation, and the board of directors of the Council of Black ."merican Affairs. He has served as court appointee of the Citywide Coordinating Council of Boston, Mass., and as Governor's appointee on the Post-Secondary Education Commission of Massachussetts. Dr. Smith is married to the former Jeraldine Williams of Tampa, and they have four children, John, 18; twins Andre' and Salesia, 12; and Walter, II, four. s

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THE COACHES AND STAFF A

I RUDY HUBBARD Head Football Coach

Since coming to Florida A&M at the beginning of the 1974 season, Rudy Hubbard has compiled a record of 21-10-2. That calculates to be a 64 percent winning rate. Actually, since some regard a tie as neither a win nora loss, excluding the two ties, then, Hubbard's winning percentage.figure jumps to 68 . . . and with his overall football program developing into what he desires, that figure in all probability will climb even higher. During his three-year tenure, Hubbard has redirected the FAMU football fortunes and under his leadership the Rattlers have regained that respectabili- ty that had been a tradition for so long.. In that initial season, 1974, Hubbard coached the Rattlers to a 6-5 mark, their first winning record since a similar 6-5 season in 1971. In 1975 his Rattlers were 9-2 the first time the Rattlers had won as many as nine games in a single season since 1964. Considering that the team lost only three games in 1976 (6- 3-2), that is the second best record the Rattlers have had since 1969, bettered only by Hubbard's 1975 slate. With a background as a former player and coach under Woody Hayes at Ohio State, Hubbard brought in a winning attitude. He is a believer in sound, fundamental football and knows how to recruit the horses to make his program go. While at Ohio State, Hubbard personally recruited Archie Griffin, who later became the only one ever to win the Heisman Trophy twice, Cornelius Greene and John Hicks. Greene has been the MVP in theRose Bowl while Hicks won the Outland and Lombardi trophies before entering the National Football League. An all-conference and all-county performer in high school basketball and football for three years, Hubbard was player-of-the-year as a freshman at Ohio State. A knee injury sidelined the running back for most of his sophomore year, but he fought back and was in uniform before season's end. He was a starter all his junior year and really blossomed during his senior year, averaging 5.3 yards per carry, scoring three touchdowns, catching 13 passes for 98 yards and averaging 17.1 yards per attempt on kickoff returns. Hubbard was drafted by Montreal of the Canadian Football League in 1968 but forewent a professional football career when he was offered a job as backfield coach for Ohio State. Hubbard said he'wanted somedayto become a head coach and felt his chances were far greater as an assistant to Woody Hayes. He joined the Buckeye staff in 1968 and that year Ohio State won the national championship. He has coached Jim Otis, Leo Hayden and John Brockington, all now prominent figures in the NFL. Hubbard hails from Hubbard, Ohio, where he attended Hubbard High -School (the names are coincidence). He was recruited by over 60 colleges before finally deciding on Ohio State. Likewise, he has been recruited by the Atlanta Falcons and the University of Hawaii since he's been at Florida A&M, but he graciously declined the offers to remain at the helm of the Rattlers. Hubbard is married to the former Belinda Schwartz and is the father of one son, Sean, and one daughter, Jolanda.

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ALLEN BOGAN Offensive Line Bogan is a graduate of Ohio University where he starred as a running back and wide receiver. He holds his master's from YoungstownS State and has had coaching ex- perience on the high school level as well as serving as an assistant at Indiana State Uni- versity before coming to Florida A&M. He i was chosen as the first member of Rudy Hub- bard's staff and is entering his fourth year as a member of the Rattler coaching staff.

FRED GOLDSMITH Linebackers Goldsmith brings impressive credentials. He is a graduate of the University of Florida and has worked as an assistant under Doug Dickey. Before coming to Florida A&M he was a high school coach and had compiled a record of 35-21-4. He turned losing programs around at Jasper, Punta Gorda Charlotte and DeLand high schools. His most impressive task was at Charlotte, which had won only five games in eight years before Goldsmith's arrival. He took them to the state semifinals before losing, for a 10-1 season.

AMOS HILL Nose Guards

Hill is a native of Jacksonville and a graduate of Florida A&M University. From 1970 through 1975 he was an assistant at Gainesville High, where the Purple Hurricanes experienced unparalleled success. They were bowl champs, city champs, or Big Eight Conference champs in each of those years, and were undefeated both in 1972 and 1973. Hill joined the Rattler staff as a graduate assistant in 1976 and coach- Sed the defensive ends. COSTA KITTLES Wide Receivers & Quarterbacks Kittles enters his 25th season as Rittler coach. He earned All-American honor, while playing for the Rattlers in 1950. He ,- holds his bachelor's from FAMU and the master's from Ohio State. He is noted for hi, succes in developing wide receiers and quarterbacks. Kittles also serves as head baseball coach and produces perenniall\ strong teams. He has a quiet manner but get, outstanding results, both on the field and in the classroom where he is an assistant professor.

BOBBY LANG Defensive Tackles & Ends Lang enters his 12th season as a member ot the Rattler staff, and he also doubles as the FAMU track coach. In 1977 his squad won its fifth SIAC championship and he was named SIAC track coach of the year for the third time. Lang was an AII-SIAC performer in football during his playing days at FAMU, where he received his bachelor's and master's degrees. In 1968, Lang's 440 rela, team became the first in history to retire the Patterson Memorial Cup at the Penn Relays by winning it three consecutive years.

th'l ROBERT MUNGEN Defensive Secondary

Mungen played end, halfback and quarterback for the Rattlers during his un- dergraduate days at FAMU. He enters his 17th season as a Rattler coach and the Jacksonville native also is an assistant professor with a master's from Indiana U!ni- versity. Prior to joining the Rattler staff Mungen was head coach at Edward Water College in Jacksonville, Fla., and Knoxville (Tenn.) College. 1977 ATHLETIC STAFF

HANSEL E. TOOKES Athletic Director

When Hansel E. Tookes took over as athletic director he was no stranger to Florida A&M athletics. A member of the 1942 national football champion Rattlers, Tookes has been associated with Florida A&M as a player, coach, teacher and administrator for 32 years. Before moving into the athletic direc- tor's role, Tookes was associate professor of health and physical education, varsity golf coach, coordinator of intramural sports and recreation, director of intramural sports for men and the chief football scout. Producing six SIAC golf championships in the last eight years, Tookes was named Golf Coach of the Year for 1973. He holds his bachelor's dEgree from Florida A&M and the master's from New York University. Tookes is married to the former Leona M. Washington and they have two sons.

A. S. "JAKE" GAITHER Athletic Director Emeritus

The first, and presently only, man ever to receive the "Coaches Triple Crown" of honors, A. S. "Jake Gaither is the recent recipient of the Amos Aionzo Stagg and Walter Camp Awards and has been enshrin- ed into the National Football Hall of Fame. He also has been inducted into the Black Athletes Hall of Fame and into the Hall of Fame of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. Gaither retired from FAMU in 1973, but until that time, dating back to 1937, he had been head basketball coach, head football coacih, nerd ,,:ni tpartmentk oT health and physical education, professor of physical education and athletic director. At one time he held the latter four positions simultaneously. He had had unparalleled success in all positions. He brought the Rattlers their first conference basketball championship in his early years as a Rattler coach and from 1945-1969 won 203 football games while losing only 36 and tie- ing four. He has achieved equal success as an academician and administrator. LUA S. BARTLEY Coordinator, Women's Athletics A professor of health and physical educa- tion, Dr. Bartley is a native of Jacksonville. She earned her bachelor's degree from Howard University and the master's and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. She has served as coach of women's athletics and as chairperson of the Department of Physical Education at Tennessee State. During her coaching tenure, she produced notable athletes such as Olympians Mickey Patterson and Jean Patton. She has been involved in education and athletics since her first teaching job at Bethune-Cookman when she -' was 19 years old. r

R. NATHANIEL NILES Athletic Business Manager Since joining the FAMU Athletic Associa- tion staff in 1962 as business manager of athletics, Niles has become known as one of the most meticulous and efficient in the business. He brought experience with him when he came to FAMU, having been employed in business capacities at Delaware State and South Carolina State Colleges. He also worked in the FAMU business office before he transferred to the athletic depart- ment. He was a staff accountant from January 1959, until July 1962.

ROOSEVELT WILSON Sports Information Director Wilson is entering his ninth season as SID for the Rattlers. He joined the staff in September of 1976, coming from Ocala, Fla., where he had spent the previous six years as sports writer for the Ocala Star-Banner, in addition to teaching English at Howard High School. He holds the bachelor's in English from Bethune-Cookman and the master's in mass communication from Florida State Uni- versity. He has a keen interest in sports, and in addition to his SID duties, he also is in charge of University Publications at FAMU. THE PLAYERS FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY 1977 FOOTBALL PREVIEW

In assessing the Florida A&M Rattlers for the 1977 season, one encounters three punctuation marks, each of which could be a clue to how the newest edition of the Rattlers will fare. First, the asterisk, which follows the 6-3-2 record of 1976. In actual produc- tion on the field the Rattlers were 5-4-2 but a forfeit of all its games by Alabama State turned a 16-13 defeat into a win*. Next, comes the question mark. The Rattlers were supposed to be much better than their 1976 record. What happened? That is still as much of a ques- tion to head coach Rudy Hubbard as it isto anyone else."I guess itwas just one of those situations in which every little thing that could have happened, did happen to us," he says. An exclamation point of anxious anticipation prevails in the atmosphere of Hubbard's discussion of his 1977 team. "I can hardly wait to get started," he bubbled before the preseason drills began. His excitement is understandable. With most of the horses back from last year and a banner crop of freshman recruits coming in, Hubbard could have the combination for instant success. OFFENSE "This will be by far the strongest offensive team we have had since I've been here," Hubbard exudes. The coach said the line is the key. "We should be more consistent because we have the talented players to do what we want done." Line-Anchored by three all-conference performers, the offensive line could be one of the best in the Southeast, bar none. Senior Bruce Savage (6-1, 243) and junior Benny Mills (6-2, 240) were All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference at tackle while soph Tyrone McGriff (6-1, 250) was All- SIAC as a freshman guard. The other guard spot probably will be manned by returning starter Steve Johnson, 6-0, 245 sophomore. Senior Wayne Campbell (6-5, 265) is giving Mills a run for the money at one of the tackle slots while Hubbard expects other tackle help from con- verted fullback Harold Sessoms (6-2, 225) as well as incoming freshmen Kirk Johnson (6-2, 285) and William Woolfork (6-1, 280). Gus Collins (6-3, 240) and Charles King (6-2, 216) are two other new men who might see dutyat guard. The center position could be in its best health in three years. Junior Kiser Lewis (6-3, 202) and sophomore Autry Hayes (6-2, 215) are battling neck and neck for the job and the battle could continue throughout the season. Both are good. Dependable Mike Sorey (6-3, 205 senior) returns for the third year as star- ting tight end and he will have solid backup help in David Greene (6-3, 205 junior) and incoming freshman Terry Davis (6-2, 210). Wide Receivers-Lithe Kenny Bogins (6-2,171 junior) returns at split end but could be challenged by fleet freshman Wyman Daniels (5-9,165). Smooth Chris Douglas, who at 6-0, 175 is a devastating blocker as well as a reliable receiver, returns as a starter at wingback, but he will be challenged by second- year man Melvin McFayden (6-1, 195) who also plays tailback, and new man Bobby Hawkins, a 5-10,175 burner who would love to be in the same backfield with brother Clarence, a senior fighting for the fullback slot. Quarterback-The Rattlers' most valuable player for 1976 was Albert Chester, who returns this year to reclaim his old job. Chester (6-1, 175) has battled fellow junior Rickey Pope for two years already for the QB job and no

19 letup is in sight as both men are determined to be No. 1. Another junior, 5-10, 185 Robert James, had a fine spring and now his hat is in the ring for the, quarterback battle royale. But lo! Coming into the picture is Sammy Knight, the 5-9,175, lightning- quick magician who led Tallahassee Godby to the Florida 4-A championship and was named the state's co-player of the year for his heroics. "Knight is a winner," said Hubbard, and winners usually find somewhere to play. Fullback-Clarence Hawkins (6-0, 195) is returning for his third year as either a part or full time starter and looks to land the top spot this year. Con- verted tailback Mike Thomas (6-0, 191) is providing an unexpected challenge for Hawkins and Hubbard belatedly discovered the reason: "Mike was a fullback in high school." Others vying for playing time include sophomore Dan Oliver (5-11,190), sophomore Keith Marshall (5-11, 190) and freshman Prest George (6-0,210). Tailback-lke Williams (5-11, 180) has found a home here and the junior hopes he can fight off the challenges of sophomores Melvin McFayden (6-1, 195) and speedy Wilbur Gaines (5-8, 175), as well as freshmen Mike Solomon (5-11, 190), Reggie Delaine (6-3,190) and Carl Warren (5-9,190) who probably will be the fastest Rattler runner in four years. Kick Returns-Ike Williams and Sammy Knight, both breakaway threats, will handle the return chores. DEFENSE If the 1977 Rattlers have a weakness, it's defense, and Hubbard says the offense might have to compensate. "If we control the ball offensively.., that's good defense," he reasons. But, then, the defense might not be all that bad. "I'm confident we won't be any worse than last year, and I hope we're better," said defensive coor- dinator Fred Goldsmith. It won't be easy. Replacing starters Curt Parnell (monster) Kenny Mullens (tackle) and Earl Goodman (end) will be difficult though there are some returnees who might rise to the occasion. Line-The Grady Bunch, brothers Jeff (6-4, 217 senior) and Frank (6-2, 220 sophomore) appear to be the front runners at end but they are hotly pursued by walk-on Ricky Anderson (6-1,195) and junior Sheldon Hodge (6-4,194), as well as freshmen Greg McRoy (6-4, 230) and Steve Owens (6-2, 215). The Rattlers' outstanding defensive lineman of a year ago, Tim Chavers (6- 0, 255) can play either tackle, but the sophomore probably will play on the left side and leave Algie Hendrieth (6-2, 243 junior), Willie Spencer (6-0, 230 sophomore), Willie Perry (6-3, 205 soph), and freshmen Eddrick Johnson (6-2, 265), Andy Robinson (6-3, 220), and George Williams (6-3,220) to battlefor the other spot. At the nose guard post are Harrell Oliver (6-1,195 junior) and senior Win- fred Allen (6-4, 215). Also, freshman Kenny Parker, who was the state heavyweight wrestling champ at 6-2, 220, could log playing time. Converted tackle Ephram Hagins (6-4, 225) could be overpowering if he adjusts well to the position change. Linebacker-This position poses the biggest part of the defensive ques- tion. "We'll be about the same as last year," said Goldsmith,"basically because we are starting out with the same people." Senior Joe Yates (5-9, 199) is all heart, and sidekick Charles Floyd (6-1, 207) is also a senior and probably the strongest Rattler in camp. Then there are freshmen Jesse Spaulding (6-1,215), Monty Dale (5-11,200), both of whom could play early, along with Alonzo Johnson (6-3, 215) and Greg McRoy. 20 Secondary-"We should be better in the backfield," Goldsmith said. One of the reasons could be at cornerback where junior Warren Saddler (6-2,165) and sophomore Daryle Tyson (6-2, 180) are solidly entrenched. Backing up Saddler will be Clifford Price (6-1, 175 junior), soph Donald Shockley (6-2,180) and freshman Gifford Ramsey (5-11,175). Tyson wasa starter a year ago until he was injured. Sophomore Terry King (6-2,175) stepped in and filled the role and will be back in the thick of things again. Arthur Jones moves from safety to monster this year and the 6-3, 188 senior is the frontrunner for that spot. He will be backed up by Price and Joe Harvey. Tom Lane suffered a knee injury a year ago but the 6-1, 165 junior came back to have an excellent spring; thus, he presently holds the edge for the safety spot. King and walk-on Tony Scott also had a good spring at safety. Specialists-Sophomore Harold Neely handled the punts and kickoffs last season but do-it-all Sammy Knight could be aserious challenger for those two jobs as well as for the placekicking job held by Herb Reinhard. Freshman Wyman Daniels also does some punting. SUMMARY With a potent offense, the Rattlers should field an exciting team. Even if the defense should falter, it is figured that the offense could put enough points on the board to overcome the defensive deficiency. If that should happen, it could be a very good year, and FAMU football followers could come up with a serious case of Rattlermania...period, ex- clamation point.

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#18 WARREN SADDLER-Defensive Back 6-0, 172 Junior, Jacksonville... Age: 20.. .Ribault High One of the most consistently reliable players on the team ... a good leader and earned his stripes as a co-captain ... could become one of the Rattler superstars .. .has been a starter since his freshman year. SADDLER'S STATISTICS

Year Tackles Assists Interceptions Yards 1975 13 7 15 1976 39 55 Career 52 70

#81 MICHAEL SOREY-Tight End 6-3, 222 Sr., Miami... Age: 24... Northwestern High A gentleman and an athlete, a natural leader . .. does an outstanding job at tight end but can also play wide receiver if needed . . . a hard worker and top-notch blocker . . . outstanding receiver who can catch equally well in the open or in a crowd. SOREY'S STATISTICS

Year Caught Yards Avg./Catch 1973 2 21 10.5 1975 6 93 15.5 1976 21 363 17.7 Career 29 477 16.5 Allen Bogins Campbell Chavers

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#76 WINFRED ALLEN-Nose Guard 6-4, 215 Junior... Albany, Ga.... Age: 21 ... Monroe Started out as an offensive tackle but has been switched to nose guard and performed admirably last season . . . is pressing this year for a starting slot in the middle of the defensive line... quickness and alertness are his main assets ... will be a big problem for opposing runners ... had 41 tackles, 23 assists and three sacks in '76. #4 KENNETH BOGINS-Split End 6-1, 171 Jr., Jacksonville... Age: 19... Jackson High Could become one of the truly exciting, big-play men for the Rattlers ... has the potential to be a game-breaker . . . has held a share of the starting job since his freshman year . . . quick, runs disciplined pass patterns, and has sure hands. BOGINS' STATISTICS Year Caught Yards TD Avg./Catch 1975 2 68 2 34.0 1976 5 131 1 26.5 Career 7 199 3 28.4

#75 WAYNE CAMPBELL-Offensive Tackle 6-5, 265 Senior, Detroit... Age: 22... Mumford High A versatile performer who has logged playing time at center as well as offensive tackle ... has plenty size and determination and could develop into pro material... has the experience and know-how to take charge of the offensive line. #65 TIMOTHY CHAVERS-Defensive Tackle 6-0, 242 junior, DeLand ... Age: 21 ... DeLand High Played nose guard most of his first two years but has blossomed into one of the team's finest tackles ... can play either side with effectiveness but probably has the locks on the left tackle slot ... has the strength and quickness to be a top pass rusher as well as a stalwart against the run. Chester Douglas Floyd

#2 ALBERT CHESTER--Quarterback 6-1, 195 Junior, Jacksonville ...Age: 19 ...Ribault Was the Rattlers' most valuable player for 1976 ... a cool, intelligent veteran who can read defenses and execute the option with precision . .. a strong passer and stronger runner ... has the ability to make things happen ... also earned MVP honors in the 1976 Orange Blossom Classic. CHESTER'S STATISTICS Year Comp. Att. Yards Int. TD Rushes Yds. TD 1975 10 22 109 1 1 26 70 0 1976 59 140 1051 7 8 93 139 1 Career 69 162 1160 8 9 119 209 1 #42 CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS-Wingback 6-0, 184 Senior, Tallahassee... Age: 20... Godby High Initially made the team as a walk-on and is entering his third year as a starter . . .tough runner for his size and blocks like a fullback . .. has good speed and good hands ... plays the kind of disciplined game that is aiways reliable in the clutch. DOUGLAS' STATISTICS Year Att. Yards TD Avg. Caught Yards TD 1975 14 125 3 8.9 4 56 0 1976 33 152 3 4.6 9 90 2 Career 47 277 6 5.9 13 146 2

#53 CHARLES FLOYD-Linebacker 6-2, 217 Sr., Orange Pk.... Age: 22 ... Orange Pk. High Probably the strongest man on the squad .. .hard hitter who makes con- tact with crushing fierceness ...good against the rush as well as the pass . . will be starting for the second year in a row. FLOYD'S STATISTICS Fumble Year Tackles Assists Recoveries Int. 1974 3 4 0 0 1975 28 28 1 1 1976 41 31 0 1 Career 72 63 1 2 >4' F. Grady i. Grady Green Hendrieth

#86 FRANK GRADY--Defensive End 6-4, 217 Soph., DeLand ... Age: 17 ... DeLand High Playing opposite brother Jeff for the Rattlers ... last season as a freshman was playing behind Jeff but couldn't win the job . . . coaches said he was too good to be a reserve so now the Grady Bunch have taken charge of both end positions ... had eight tackles, five assists and one sack in '76. #88 JEFFREY GRADY-Defensive End 6-3, 211 Senior DeLand ... Age: 20... DeLand High The other half of the Grady Bunch ... fought off the challenge of little brother Frank and is claiming a starting position for the third consecutive year ... hard hitter who penetrates well to rush the passer ... contains the run with equal effectiveness. JEFF'S STATISTICS Fumbles BIkd. QB Year Tackles Assists Recovered Kicks Sacks 1974 5 4 0 0 0 1975 32 21 1 1 0 1976 48 37 0 1 Career 85 62 1 1 #87 DAVID GREENE-Tight End 6-3, 209 Junior, Miami ... Age: 20... Killian High Is fast developing into a top notch performer.. . isn't starting only because he has the super-talented Mike Sorey in front of him ... still will see plenty playing time ... has good size, speed, hands, blocks well and isn't afraid of catching the ball in a crowd. GREEN'S STATISTICS Year Caught Yards TD Avg./Catch 1975 1 10 0 10.0 1976 1 14 0 14.0 Career 2 24 0 12.0 #74 ALGIE HENDRIETH-Defensive Tackle 6-2, 243 Junior, Miami ... Age: 19 ... Jackson High In a battle for a starting position with several others . .. has the potential to win the post outright . . will play a lot in any case ... good size and quickness . . . gained lots of valuable playing time in 1976 ... made 14 tackles, seven assists and recorded one quarterback sack. Hagins Hawkins Hayes

#78 EPHRAM HAGINS-Nose Guard 6-3, 224 Senior, Lorain, Ohio... Age: 21 ... King High Has established himself as one of the top defensive players on the teamr ... now it s just a matter of where he'll play ... was a tackle his first two years and tried his hand last season at linebacker ... his only drawback has been the period of adjustment of switching positions . . . will be a standout for sure. HAGINS' STATISTICS

Fumbles Fumbles QB Year Tackles Assists Caused Recovered Sacks 1974 20 8 1 1 0 1975 37 29 0 0 2 1976 22 13 0 0 6 Career 79 50 1 1 8

#30 CLARENCE HAWKINS-Fullback 6-0, 202 Sr., N'port News, Va.... Age: 21 ... Warwick According to coaches he's the most solid of the running backs.., has three years of experience and should be a dominant force in the Rattler backfield ... powerful, intelligent runner and tough blocker. HAWKINS' STATISTICS

Year Carries Yards TD Avg. Caught Yards 1974 20 85 2 4.3 5 71 1975 92 409 5 4.5 0 0 1976 114 495 5 4.3 0 0 Career 226 989 12 4.3 5 71

#61 AUTRY HAYES-Center 6-3, 212 Sophomore, Miami ... Age: 18 ... Killian High Coaches are singing his praises after he turned in a super spring ... battl- ing neck-and-neck with Kiser Lewis for the starting center post ... fundamen- tally sound and does a fine job of snapping both short and long . . . also blocks well for the run and pass. Hodge James Johnson Jones

#90 SHELDON HODGE-Defensive End 6-4, 194 Junior, Starke... Age: 21 ... Bradford High

Has had a couple of good years as a reserve end and has improved by leaps and bounds . .. is now ready when needed to step into a starting role . .. adds much needed depth to the position for the Rattlers and if somebody isn't careful he might ease into the No. 1 spot. #11 ROBERT JAMES-Quarterback 5-11, 190 Junior, Key West .... .Age: 21 ... KeyWest High A serious contender for the starting quarterback job..,. played sparingly last season but was effective when he did play . . . completed one of two passes for a 31-yard touchdown and rushed for 18 yards in 11 carries . . . im- pressed coaches in the spring and was moved up to No. 2on the depth chart. #66 STEVE JOHNSON-Offensive Guard 6-0, 237 Soph., N'port News, Va.... Age: 18... Warwick Only a sophomore but plays like a veteran . .. took over a starting posi- tion midway last season and refused to be moved . . . another of the young Rattler linemen to earn all-conference honors in '76 ... big, quick and strong and is a powerful blocker ... pulls well on wide plays and is as good as they come on pass blocking.

#32 ARTHUR L. JONES-Defensive Back 6-4, 195 Sr., N'port News, Va.... Age: 21 ... Ferguson Has paid his dues and now is ready to move in as a starter for the '77 Rattlers . . . worked hard and patiently awaited his time . .. now his time has come . . . rangy performer who gets the starting nod at monster this year after logging time in the past at safety. JONES' STATISTICS Fumbles Year Tackles Assists Interceptions Recovered 1974 5 2 0 0 1976 15 11 3 1 Career 20 13 3 1 King Lane Lewis Mills

#47 TERRY KING-Defensive Back 6-0, 164 Soph., Vero Bch.... Age: 18... Vero Bch. High Stepped in as a freshman when Daryle Tyson was injured and filled the bill admirably . . . gained valuable experience and probably will see plenty action as a result . . . has been tested under fire and coaches will not hesitate to call on him . . .gutsy performer who has a sense for being where the action is.

#16 THOMAS LANE-Defensive Back 6-1, 176 Junior, Miami ... Age: 19 ... Coral Gables High Rebounded from an early-spring injury in '76 to earn a starting berth near season's end ... there was never a question about his talent, just when he would come around .. .that time appears to be now ... looking for a lot of playing time.

LANE'S STATISTICS

Year Tackles Assists 1975 4 2 1976 12 13 Career 16 15

#60 KISER LEWIS-Center 6-3, 213 Junior, N'port News, Va.... Age:21 ... Ferguson Switched from defensive end to center and became an instant success .. in a tough struggle with Autry Hayes for the starting job but regardless of how that battle goes, he will play plenty . . . quickness is one of his biggest assets but he's a tough cookie, too.

#72 BENNY MILLS-Offensive Tackle 6-3, 241 Junior, Sanford ... Age 20... Seminole High Lived up to his pre-season billing and earned All-Conferen e honors as a sophomore ... a simply great offensive tackle who demolishes his op- ponent ... big, quick and powerful and there appears to be no limit to his potential for greater heights ... pro scouts already are putting him on their lists. McFayden McGriff Oliver Pope

#33 MELVIN McFAYDEN-Running Back 6-1, 195 Soph., Daytona Bch.... Age: 18 ... Seabreeze A double-barreled threat who can be dangerous either as a wingback or from the tailback slot . . . quick, has good hands, and good speed ... is just a youngster but by season's end could figure heavily into the Rattler plans ... carried the ball six times last season for 41 yards.

#68 TYRONE McGRIFF-Offensive Guard 6-1, 261 Soph., Vero Bch.... Age: 18 ... Vero Bch. High One of a select few ever to win AII-SIAC honors asa freshman . . . "could be the greatest player I've ever coached," says head coach Rudy Hub- bard ... superlatives keep flowing for his athletic prowess ... simply awesome as a first year player and coaches just smile when they realize he'll be a Rattler for three more years.

#67 HARRELL OLIVER-Nose Guard 6-0, 213 Soph., Jasper... Age: 18... Hamilton High Will be one of the fastest nose guards in the country ... originally started out last season as a linebacker but was switched to the nose position where his speed and quickness are more of an asset . . . was a sprinter in high school and wastes no time plugging gaps in the line or pursuing the ballcarrier.

#10 RICKEY POPE-Quarterback 6-0, 163 Jr., Pensacola ... Age: 20... Washington Flamboyant crowd pleaser who, incidentally, is a very good quarter- back . . . has been in the heat of a battle for the starting job since his freshman year . . . runs the option like he invented it and is dangerous either passing or running. POPE'S STATISTICS

Year Comp. Att. Yards Int. TD Rushes Yards TD 1975 8 20 116 1 1 49 129 1 1976 9 25 90 1 0 26 60 0 Career 17 45 206 2 1 75 189 1 Price Reinhard Savage Sessoms

#15 CLIFFORD PRICE-Defensive Back 6-0, 185 Jr., Chicago ... Age: 20... Lindblom High Converted tailback who in limited playing time last season demonstrated that he has what it takes to play on the other side of the coin ... that's basically because he's a good athlete ... had five tackles and a pair of assits in his debut as a detensive back.

#1 HERBERT REINHARD-Placekicker 5-5, 145 Junior, Tallahassee ... Age: 20... Leon High

Soccer-style booter who has a strong leg for his size . . . was the Rattlers' second leading scorer with 29 points in '76 ... his 14-20 PAT figure reflects blocked kicks more than missed ones ... a stronger offensive line this year could mean an outstanding kicking performance. REINHARD'S STATISTICS Year PAT Made PAT Att. FG Made FG Att. Points 1975 5 6 0 0 5 1976 14 20 5 12 29 Career 19 26 5 12 34

#79 BRUCE SAVAGE-Offensive Tackle 6-1, 264 Sr., Savannah, Ga.... Age: 20... Say. High A third-year starter, he earned AII-SIAC honors for the second con- secutive year . . . has established himself as a stalwart in the offensive forward wall.. . his side is a favorite of Rattler runners... big, strong, quick and powerful ... probably will make post-season honor roll again this fall.

#77 HAROLD SESSOMS-Offensive Tackle 6-2, 225 Sr., N'port News, Va.... Age: 21 ... Ferguson Playing tackle this year after his first three at fullback ... coaches like what they see and say his versatility will enable him to help the team at tackle before the season's over ... was a good fullback. SESSOMS' STATISTICS Year Attempts Yards TD Avg. 1974 5 28 0 5.6 1975 26 118 1 4.6 1976 16 44 0 1.5 Career 47 190 1 4.0 Thomas Tyson illiams Yates

#39 MICHAEL THOMAS-Fullback 6-0, 197 Senior, Baldwin ... Age: 22... Baldwin High Was an outstanding tailback for three years . . . now coaches believe he'll be even a greater fullback because he's returning to the position he played in high school . .. led the team in rushing two years ago and placed second last season ... pro scouts have been interested in him since he was a freshman. THOMAS' STATISTICS Year Attempts Yards TD Avg. 1974 18 76 0 4.2 1975 101 427 0 4.2 1976 102 510 2 5.1 Career 221 1013 2 4.5 #29 DARYLE TYSON-Defensive Back 6-2, 182 Soph., Jacksonville... Age: 18.. Ribault High Earned a starting berth as a freshman and was in on a couple of game- saving plays early in the season . .. cat-like quickness allows him to compen- sate for inexperience. #45 IKE WILLIAMS-Tailback 5-8, 167 Junior, Tampa... Age: 20... Plant High Started out as a wingback but was tried at tailback as an experiment and found a home ... could be a starter ... had an outstanding spring . .. will be counted upon heavily to fill a position which no longer can boast the top two runners of a year ago . #91 JOSEPH YATES-Linebacker 5-10, 198 Sr, Jacksonville ... Age: 21 ... Ribault High Moved into a starting role in '76 and appears to have the locks on it again for the '77 campaign ... one of the most experienced linebackers in camp and has a lot of heart and talent to complement the experience. YATES' STATISTICS Fumbles Fumbles Year Tackles Assists Caused Recovered Int. 1974 5 0 0 0 0 1975 11 7 0 0 1 1976 22 13 1 1 1 Career 38 20 1 1 2 1977 Football Roster No. Name Pos. Year Ht. Wt. Hometown 1 Herb Reinhard K 3 5-5 145 Tallahassee 2 Albert Chester QB 3 6-2 195 Jacksonville 3 Sammy Knight QB 1 5-8 170 Tallahassee 4 Kenny Bogins WR 3 6-2 171 Jacksonville 5 Harold Neely P-K 2 6-0 185 Milton 10 Rickey Pope QB 3 6-0 163 Pensacola 11 Robert James QB 3 5-11 190 Key West 12 Darryl Collier QB 2 6-1 165 Eustis 14 Pete Taylor QB 2 6-5 185 Waycross, Ga. 15 Clifford Price DB 3 6-0 185 Chicago 16 Thomas Lane DB 3 6-1 176 Miami 17 Wyman Daniels WR 1 5-10 150 Miami 18 Warren Saddler DB 3 6-0 171 lacksonville 20 Gifford Ramsey DB 1 6-0 179 Miami 21 Bobby Hawkins WB 1 5-9 179 Newport News, Va. 23 Carl Warren TB 1 5-9 188 Gainesville 24 keith Marshall RB 2 5-10 200 Panama City 25 Mike Solomon TB 1 5-10 185 Tampa 26 Greg Brown RB 2 5-9 190 Orlando 27 Joe Harvey DB 2 6-1 179 Tallahassee 28 David Crowell WR 4 5-10 166 Columbus, Ga. 29 Daryle Tyson DB 2 6-2 182 Jacksonville 30 Clarence Hawkins FB 4 6-0 202 Newport News, Va.\/ 31 Dan Oliver TB 2 5-11 182 Leesburg 32 Arthur Jones DB 4 6-4 195 Newport News, Va. 33 Melvin McFayden TB 2 5-11 186 Daytona Beach 34 Prest George FB 1 6-0 225 Miami 35 Donald Shockley DB 2 6-2 187 Jacksonville 36 Roscoe Green TB 4 5-9 191 Tampa 37 Reggie Delaine TB 1 6-2 189 Brooksville 38 Larry Johnson TB 1 5-11 164 Orlando 39 Mike Thomas FB 4 6-0 197 Baldwin 40 Reginald Carter LB 4 6-0 218 Waycross, Ga. 41 Tony Scott DB 2 5-11 185 Philadelphia, Pa. 42 Chris Douglas WB 4 6-0 184 Tallahassee 43 Aeneaus Williams TB 2 5-9 182 Orlando 45 Ike Williams TB 3 5-8 167 Tampa 46 Marcellus Long WB 2 5-11 180 Tallahassee 47 Terry King DB 2 6-0 164 Vero Beach 48 Glenn Moore FB 2 5-10 171 Jacksonville 51 Darrell Pitts NG 1 5-11 208 Miami 52 Monty Dale LB 1 5-8 199 Gainesville 53 Charles Floyd LB 4 6-2 217 Orange Park 54 Lyle Griffin NG 2 6-0 215 Jacksonville 55 Jesse Spaulding LB 1 6-0 216 Jacksonville 56 Kenny Parker LB 1 5-11 222 Miami 57 Ricky Williams OG 2 6-0 225 Montgomery, Ala. 1 6-1 239 Orlando 58 Augustus Collins OG / 60 Kiser Lewis C 3 6-6 214 Newport News, Va.w 61 Autry Hayes C 2 6-3 213 Miami 63 Darrell Dawson OG 2 6-0 209 Tampa 64 Freddie Graham C 2 5-10 225 Donaldsonville, Ga.

32 65 Tim Chavers DT 3 6-0 242 DeLand 66 Steve Johnson OG 2 6-0 218 Newport News, Va.

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September 10 at E. Rutherford, N.J. (Giants Stadium, 1:30 p.m.) Athletic Director-Leo Miles Office Phone-(202) 636-7140 Home Phone-(202) 529-8039 Sports Information Director-Cureton Johnson Office Phone-(202) 636-7182 Home Phone-(202) 575-4176 School Colors-Red, White & Blue Stadium-Robert F. Kennedy,.(56,000) Lettermen-Lost 9; Returning 32"

Head Coach-Doug Porter. (4th. season) . Lifetime record: 42-30-2 ... Overall record at Howard: 21-10-2. Assistants-Fred Freeman, offensive line; Ron Hart, linebackers; Billy Man- ning, Offensive line; William Moultrie' secondary; Karl Smith, offensive backfield; Richard Stebbins, receivers..

SERIES HISTORY (FAMU Leads, 3-1) Year Score Winner 1933 9-6 FAMU 1974 17-13 FAMU 1975 '6-0 Howard 1976 16-14 FAM:U

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1977'ScheduIle:. 1976 Results 1 (5-51 9-10 FAMU 9-17 Maryland Eastern Shore 14 Wayne State 31 9-24 .:at-South CArolina State 42 Maryland Eastern Shore 6 10-8 at Delaware State,. 0 South Carolina State 40 10-15 Virginia Statb 14 FAMU 16 10-22. at North Carolina A&T 32 Delaware State 0 10-29 Hampton Institute 42 Virginia State 15 11-5 Southern University 21 North Carolina A&T 21 11-12 at North Carolina Central 28 Hampton Institute 7 11-19 Morgan State2 7 Southern University 21 'East Rutherford,, N.J. 22 North Carolina Central 21 2Baltimore, Md. 15 Morgan State 34

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1976 FLASHBACK Florida A&M 16, Howard 14

TALLAHASSEE, October 2-Florida A&Mis Rattlers, finally putting it together when the chips were down in the fourth quarter, stormed from behind and clipped ambitious Howard University 16-14 to gain their third win in as many outings. The Washington, D. C. visitors stunned the Rattlers and some 12,800 fans in Bragg Stadium with a touchdown on the second play of the final period to wipe out a 3-0 Rattler lead that had stood since the second quarter.

TEAM STATISTICS Score by Quarters: 0 0 0 14 - 14 HUJ FAMU F i-rd'&, o 3 0 13 - 16 First Downs Rushing 10 15 Fi rst Downs Passinrg 6 Scoring Summary: First Dow is In, Per airs 4 A&M Reinaril 22 [C Total First Downs 22 22 HL -Breakfrerd 2 run (Dennis kick) Number Attempts Rushing 46 64 Ai&M Burgess 27 pass from Chester (kick failed) ards Gained Rushing 190 256 A&M-Thomas 7 run (Reinhard ick)in aids Lost RLish sip 22 19 11it"alt in 1 pass frum Banks (Dennis kiczk) Net Yards Gained Rushing 16.8 237 Attendance: 12,800 N umirer PassesAlienpi i 22 13 NUMirer lid si's ( impleirO 12 6 Nuirberr Pad-r lad Intercepted 0 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Net Yards Gained Passing 125 88 Rushing Numbrer [Plas Rishirig & Passng 68 7- Howard-Breakoielrt. 20-90, 1 TD. Morgan 14-49; Total Offense Yardage 293 325 Jones 6- [B Banks 4-(12), Wilson 1-8, Thomas 1-(-5) Numb Innnn :i~iir Madet~ 0 Florida A&M-Swain 18-10, Thomas 15-52,1 TD, Ear- Net Yards Interceptions Returned 0 6 ly 12-35 Files 6-21 Chester 11-18B Sessoms 3-9; 4 OWilliae, 2-41 0 0 Passing 37.2/149 28.0/a4 Punting Average/Yrards Howard-Banks 11-20foii 114Yards. 2 interceptions. 1 N ss-me ii .....i5 0 1 ID1 Thn 1-2 tor 11 sarts, 1 iritirreption Net Yards PuntisReturned Florida A&M-( hesies h- 1 i fr 88 iards, 1 ID '-Mhr Kl~~tii Pr nu 4 NI'l ), I, 5I, P5. 64 Receiving N-~h -i - Pii iie 6 Howard 55 ssr u-IsO't gan 4-22, Scott 2-15, Total Yard, Pe-nahzed 74 61 VNaiiiin 1-1 1 1I) ini t 21 '-N h V fsSin-, F iii ii Florida A&M-Burgi s 4-61, 1 ID; Sorey 1 20, Number Own Fumbles Lost 55 ,~rs I-- September 17 at Tallahassee (Bragg Stadium, 7 p.m.)

Athletic Director-,Wilburn Campbell Office Phone-(912) 439-4040 Sports Information Director-Ted Staples Office Phone-(912) 439-4078 School Colors-Blue & Gold Stadium- -Mills Memorial (12,000) L ettermen--Lost 4; Returning 39 Head Coach-Whitney Van Cleve (first. season., no record). Assistants-Al Fletcher, Al Logan, Jimmy McCaskill, John Wilson.

SERIES HISTORY (FAMU Leads, 4-1-0) Year Score Winner 1972 21-6 ASC 1973 25-10 FAMU 1974 28-13 FAMU 1975 54-7 FAMU 1976 35-22 FAMU

1977 Schedule 1976 Results (5-5-0) 9-10 at Fayetvi lle State 26 Kentucky State 22 9-17 at FAMU 22 FAMU 35 9-24 Alabama A&M 14 Alabama A&M 24 10-1 at Tuskegee 1 13 Tuskegee 15 10--8 Beth une-Cookman 22 Beth une-Cookman 20 10-15 Shaw University 8 Alabama State 30 at Morris Brown 10-29 0 Morris Brown 9 11-5 Alabama State 34 Clark 24 11-12 at Savannah State 26 Savannah State 15 11-19 Ft. Valley State 16 Ft. Valley State 7 'Jacksonville, Fla.

38 1976 FLASHBACK Florida A&M 35, Albany State 22

ALBANY, Ga., September 18-Florida A&M's Rattlers set a new school record by running the ball 75 times for 386 net yards, and took advantage of their opponent's mistakes for a season-opening 35-22 victory over Albany State at Mills Memorial Stadium. The Rattler defense recovered four fumbles, intercepted five passes, and sacked the Golden Rams' quarterback nine times-four of them by Ephram Hagins, who was named defensive player of the we' r ft.AIt C asa result.

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TEAM STATISTICS Scoring SriummarN: FAMU ASC A&M--R inhird Fi r Do) r s Psin g 18 5 A&M--(hestel 7 run (Burgess run) 2 5 A&M-Rinhard 37 FG First[)ow ns v P iialt 2 1 A&M-Early 14 run (Reinhard kick) Total First Downs 22 11 A&M-Kvles 17 run (Reinhard kick) Numbr,, Atti rptsiRushing 75 28 AS(--Tu ker 1 run (run failed) I irds (,mine Ru hng 422 86 A&M-Douglas 6 run (Reinhard kick) Yards 1 -1 R-shing 36 59 ASC--Patterson 66 pass from Tuc ker (Collins pass from Net Yards Gained Rushing 386 27 Tu( keri Number Passs Attempted 11 32 AS( Brown 40 bloc ked punt return (Shaw pass from, SLuJmb r Pduas ( (ornpleted 2 14 Tui ker NuLiinbi Pa rs Hiad Intirr epted 0 5 Attendance: 8,500 Net Yards Gained Passing 39 240 Number PlawsRushing & Passing 86 60 Total Offense Yardage 425 267 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Nurnber Inter(eprions Made 5 0 Rushing Net Yards Interceptions Returned 104 0 Florida A&M-Earl 16-132;Kyles 8-84;Thomas 12-62; Numiber Timrs Purinted 4 4 Hawkins 16-41; Douglas 6-29; Swain 2-25; Chester 7-4; Number Punts Hadl Bio ked 0 0 Pope 4- James 1-(4). Punting Average/Yards 47.0/188 37.8/151 Albany State--.ialker 6-51: Miller 8-44;Collins 8-26; Numbri Punrl Returnred 1 3 Tutker 6-7; Hagins 1 1. Net Yards Punts Returned 5 46 Passing Number Ki koffs Returned 2 6 Florida A&M-Chester 1 4 for 26 yards; Pope 1-7 for Net Yards Ki(koffs Returned 39 114 13 rards. Number Times Penalized 6 15 Albany State-Alexander 12 25 for 172 yards, 5 in- Total Yards Penalized 81 115 teri iption: ii ker 2 7 for 68 yards, 1 TD. Number Times Fumbled 2 4 Number Own Fumbles Lost 2 2 Receiving Scoreby Quarters: Florida A&M-Sorey 1-26; Burgess 1-13. Florida A&M 0 11 10 14 - 5 Albany State-Miller 3-44; Patterson 1-66, 1 TD; Albany State 0 0 0 22 - 22 Collins 1-7: Shaw 2 f9: 1uiner 7-84. Game 3 ALCORN STATE BRAVES

Sept. 24 at Milwaukee, Wis. (County Stadium, 1:30 p.m.) Athletic Director-Marino H. Casem Sports Information Director-Bennie Thomas Office Phone-(601) 877-3762 Home Phone-(601) 877-2960 School Colors-Purple & Gold Stadium- Henderson Field (10,000) Lettermen-Lost 10; Returning 28

Head Coach-Marino H. Casem (14th season) . Overall record: 85-35-8. Assistants-Johnny Spinks, assistant head coach & offensive line; James Brooks, administrative assistant & offensive backs; Willie McGowan, defensive line; Ocie Brown, offensive coordinator; Theopilus Danzy, defensive coor- dinator & backf ield; Dennis Thomas, linebackers; Louis Jones, Jr., defense; Dr. Grant A. Dungee, III,.chief scout. SERIES HISTORY (Series Tied at 2-2-0) Year Score Winner 1935 7-0 FAMU 1936 12-7 Alcorn 1949 '55-7 FAMU 1968 36-9 Alcorn

1977 Schedule 1976 Results (8-2-0) 9-3 at Central Michigan 1 24 Grambling 0 9-10 Grambling 22 Angelo State 14 9-17 at Alabama 'State 23 North Carolina Central 17 9-24 2FAMU 6 South Carolina State 7 10-1 South Carolina State 47 Texas Southern 10-8 at Texas Southern 6 38 Bishop 3 10-22 at Southern- University 42 Mississippi Valley State 7 10-29 at Bishop 6 Prairie View 14 11-5 Mississippi :Valley State 3 Southern 0 11-12 Prairie View 19 Jackson State 11-24 at Jackson 'State 7 'Jackson, Miss. 2M ilwau kee, Wis.

40 1976 FLASHBACK Florida A&M 24, North Carolina A&T 22

1TALL AHASSEE, September 25-Freshman deteilsixe ha(kI Daryle Tyson batted down a two-point conversion pas,, with eight seconds remaining to preserve a 24-22 victory for Florida A&M over the North Carolina A&T Aggies at Bragg '-emorial Stadium. A&T had marched 74 yards with only a minute leuft in the game when Allen Thomas snared the Aggies' third TD) pass of the fourth quarter to bring the visitors within two points of a tie. The Rattlers, had led going intothe final stall- za on the crest of a touchdown pass trom Albert Chester to Cal Burgess and ai pair of TLD gallops by Mike Thomas and Clarence Hawxkins. TEAM STATISTICS Passing A&T FAMU Noirth (aroina A&T- i fle 1,- 31 fr 28 dui lII) 2 itr p -i iii,( uu. - i toui ,iri sI 1 i- ptri . F-1 Do-so N ish~ 6h 1 Fir1 [)owns Pd 113 12 4 Florida A&M - h-te ,l1iitiii 1503 iri II 1r- 1 5 is Ii Perdlts 1 31 Re cising Total FirstDowns 19 12 North Carolina A&] N order Rttrirlit, F 37 5( lh, - 4 _ Rushi'6 96 2%t Yard, Gad,, Florida A&M-k y'id I lo t Nshing Q3 42 NetI Yards Gained Rushing 64 214 No bert P-- sii,,pe it5 No"hlie, , is 3 'Ici i, 191 N5ui, ,fr Pd..-0 131, Id e i ill 3 Net Yards Gained Passing 284 I N-i hr Pla k.N nri3 & 3'2. Total Offense Yardage t4i-

Net Yards mineneptions Returned 0 21

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Punting Average/ Yards 36.0/252 33.0/ 2i- N itnlur Ni i i3 3'ii Net Yards Punts Returned 51 N. 1hru Ki <-t N' u) Nu-I jdir K, ''6,, ktfIi

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A&M -I B rgu. 261[)d tu i (lie~w it ku i 1 ,i: 51 Isirtr, .38Ki, 51tis i1 tun R(ni irdl 3151 ,neii ld -.2 FC 551s 0100 l9~pa uu l--r rk A u!,d' 3. 'Ni I i' AOtiidaiie: 11,200 INDIS, IDLAL STAIISIIC S Rushing Ntirth (ariitn A&Il 1 11, 4,i133313.1

Florida A&M-' [,,,1 14-96 s-in 5-11. 3 upe 2-9 ' i ) 1 u Game 4 ALABAMA STATE HORNETS

October 8 at Tallahassee (Bragg Stadium, 7 p.m.) Athletic Director-Dr. Tommy Frederick Office Phone-(205) 262-3581 Sports Information Director-Eugene Davis Office Phone-(205) 262-3581 School Colors-Black & Gold Stadium-Crampton Bowl (30,000) Head Coach-George James, Jr. (2nd season) ... Record at Alabama State: 8- 3 ... Lifetime record: 98-11-4. Assistants- Ho race Crump, offensive-line; and others to be named.

SERIES HISTORY (FAMU Leads 14-5-2)

Year Score Winner Year Score Winner Year Score Winner 1933 32-6 ASU 1940 7-6 ASU 1947 58-12 FAMU 1934 7-0 FAMU 1941 22-0 FAMU 1948 41-0 FAMU 1935 7-0 ASU 1942 26-0 FAMU 1972 13-8 ASU 1936 0-0 Tie 1943 6-6 Tie 1973 27-0 FAMU 1937 7-0 FAMU 1944 45-6 FAMU 1974 23-12 FAMU 1938 17-0 FAMU 1945 17-2 FAMU 1975 12-11 FAMU 1939 9-6 ASU 1946 35-0 FAMU 1976 16-13 ASU*

*Game later forfeited to FAMU.

1977 Schedule 1976 Results (8-3-0) 9-3 at Jackson State 7 Jackson State 25 9-17 Alcorn State 17 Troy State 16 9-24 Miles 23 Miles. 6 10-1 Morris Brown 15 Morris Brown 21 10-8 at FAMU 16 FAMU 13 10-22 Livi ngstone' 30 Albany State 8 10-29 Alabama A&M2 12 Livi ngstone 16 11-5 at Albany State 17 Alabama A&M 15 11-12 Kentucky State 22 Beth une-Cookman 14 11-24 Tuskegee 24 Kentucky State 7 'Mobile, Ala. 2 29 Tuskegee 14 Birmingham, Ala.

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42 1976 FLASHBACK Alabama State 16, Florida A&M 13*

MOBILE, Ala.,O 1110cer 9 Fsarida A&M watched its hopes tar i3I.~ second v tars flIutter to the groUnrd as N\Ibert Chester's pass intended tar \V l's Sorey fell harmiessis to the tort in the Alaba ma State end zone as time rall Out, Thusr the Rattlers suffered their first defeat of the season, 16-13. In a dramatic utav at ex~ecutian, haowever, the Rattlers were later avsorsis-l the victory atter Ala harma State an nounced its wsit hdray aI from the Salt hr Intercollegiate Athletiv Canterence, thereby farfelting all its games far ti( season.

TEAM STATISTICZS ocre hr Qsiarters: FAMI ASI Fire isJ~ 0i 7 0 Sr First [hris RrrRu Sng is F 7 0 First Dowss Passsrg Scoring Sumniary: First Dosssn F' Pens ti S \Ilsr HFistis septisre tr sn Isisk failed) to Total First Downs A,1F Frtt 21iFt tsumrr're Atrisrpi, Rusinig 42 ,\&\t ' 3ssirunr Reinrdrs sisIs Ni' is 1 Isl Brits kirs Yard, lost R-h n 52 As&'st 'ss-s 1 runr pa, 1idedl'5 Net Yards Gained Rushing 215 95 Attend arise. 9.000 21 'sumiss' Pa- 5 1 riilet tNDtIVtDtUAL STATISTICS Numbr Pa'd-, ret rrr Rushing 9 Floirida A&M-'Si t14i .)2 Insira 14-54 Errl Net Yards Gained Passing 92 31 18-44r sis sri P 41 Dissilal 2- iF Sesoms 1-4, Pops Numissi Pl RLJK ire & Pr upg 581 i- Frin 2-0sr u hests 7-r11 Total Offense Ytardage 187 Alabama Ytate-1ii( 0",Nsor l1I 5, [sumbesr triri i Made~i ti-r 1-4. Hati 6-(7r ' 0 je 1 (-li Net Yards Interreptirins Returned 41 Passing Nujrsisir F ii Fir is 95 FlorridaA& M-( nistser717tsor FF1varss 2si rr3 tPospe 2-4iio 14 sird, 1 iterceptioir Punting Aserage/Yards 2 34.3/lot Alabama State-saris 1 15tlis 942sir's Sap;)rd its suirrlsri PuWs Ret r isis..i Net Yards Punts Returned Receising Numbrler Ki s sut, re5III' 10 Florida A&M Fl rpes 2-35 'r- sies I 55Mit S I Gree 1-1 loIss 1-4 simhrI irisi ei~l, Alabama Stae 'rie t 1-4, Ins [Is 5 1 is'itFr Total Yards Penalized 45 70 ]-Ii

Numn', Ow~nFunibli". sir I 'Floirida AF(Msis latrerawarded thi' 0(t. hnFr' it October 15 at Tallahassee (Bragg Stadium, 2 P.M.) Athletic Director-Charles Hardnett Office Phone-(404) 523-8821 Sports Information Director-To be named Office Phone-(404) 523-8847 School Colors-Purple & White Stadium-Herndon Memorial (13,000) Lettermen-Lost 3; Returning 25

Head Coach-Cass Jackson (3rd season) . . . Lifetime record: 21-15- 1 . . . record at Morris Brown: 9-9-1. Assistants-William K. Head, defensive line; Eldridge Hunter, offensive line; Lee Callend, defensive backs; Edward Weaver, linebackers; Dr. Curtis Williams, offensive line. SERIES HISTORY (FAMU Leads 35-4-2) Year Score Winner Year Score Winner Year Score Winner 1934 6-3 FAMU 1949 31-20 FAMU 1963 66-0 FAMU 1935 21-0 MB 1950 20-0 FAMU 1964 28-0 FAMU 1937 9-0 FAMU 1951 20-13 MB 1965 23-7 FAMU 1938 16-0 FAMU 1952 27-7 FAMU 1966 22-15 FAMU 1939 14-12 FAMU 1953 20-0 FAMU 1967 44-0 FAMU 1940 20-13 FAMU 1954 27-7 FAMU 1968 7-0 FAMU 1941 20-0 MB 1955 14-6 FAMU 1969 45-15 FAMU 1942 14-7 FAMU 1956 46-14 FAMU 1970 28-22 MB 1943 0-0 Tie 1957 27-0 FAMU 1971 45-30 FAMU 1944 19-0 FAMU 1958 13-12 FAMU 1972 42-14 FAMU 1945 39-0 FAMU 1959 6-0 FAMU 1973 40-14 FAMU 1946 7-0 FAMU 1960 64-0 FAMU 1974 29-3 FAMU 1947 6-0 FAMU 1961 56-0 F-AMU 1975 52-0 FAMU 1948 13-6 FAMU 1962 36-12 FAMU 1976 14-14 Tie

44 1976 FLASHBACK Florida A&M 14, Morris Brown 14

ATLANTA, Ga., October 16-This trip to Atlanta left the Rattlers with an empty feeling as they had to settle for a 14-14 standoff against the game Wolverines. Over 15,000 partisan Morris Brown fans witnessed the stalemate and the pro-Wolverine rooters went away claiming a moral victory, especially after the Rattlers had crushed their favorites 52-0 the year before. Morris Brown drew first blood early in the opening period but FAMU blitzed right back to take the lead when James Early blasted over from eight yards out. A three-yard pass from Albert Chester to Chris Douglas put the Rattlers on top but they couldn't hold the lead and the Wolverines evened the tally with a late third quarter touchdown.

TEAM STATISTICS Passing Florida A&M-Chester FAMU MB 2-8 for 6 yards, 1 TD, 1 in- terception; Pope 0-1. First Downs Rushing 14 5 Morris Brown-Mayo 17-27 for 183 yards, 1 intercep- First Downs Passing 0 12 tion; Thompkins 3-3 for 19 yards. 1 TD. First Downs by Penalty 0 1 Total First Downs 14 18 Receiving Number Attempts Rushing 54 45 Florida A&M-Douglas 1-3, 1 TD; Sorey 1-3. Yards Gained Rushing 352 161 Morros Brown--Smiler 6-77 1 TD: Ingram 8-68; Yards Lost Rushing 31 42 Cooler 2 ill , I Net Yards Gained Rushing 321 119 Number Passes Attempted 8 30 Number Passes Completed 2 20 Number Passes Had Intercepted 1 1 6 202 Net Yards Gained Passing ~"~- Number Plays Rushing & Passing 62 75 , 8, Total Offense Yardage 327 321 Number Interceptions Made 1 1 Net Yards Interceptions Returned 16 11 ~iB Number Times Punted 5 6 Number Punts Had Bl!oked 0 Punting Average/Yards 38.6/193 40.2/241 Number Punts Returned 3 Net Yards Punts Returned 18 2 a Number Kickoffs Returned -,, Net Yards Kickoffs Returned 39 0 Number Times Penalized 4 :m Total Yards Penalized 35 Number Times Fumbled 3 2 x aizs~ Number Own Fumbles Lost 3

Score by Quarters: Florida A&M 6 0 8 0 - 14 Morris Brown 7 0 7 0 14 r

Scoring Summary: MB-Rankin 1 run (Gonzalez kick) ~8~ ~ A&M-Early 8 run (kick failed) A&M-Douglas 3 pass from Chester (Sorey pass fros Chester) MB Smiley 14 pass from Thompkins (Gonzalez kick, Attendance: 15,000 E 3

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing *I r-:s Florida A&M-Early 11-101, 1 TD; Thomas 9-103. 1 Swain 10-38; Hawkins 5-26; Kyles 6-24; Douglas 4 21: Chester 8-10. Morris Brown-Smith 11-41; Rankin 15-38, 1 TD; Ca- mon 6 26; Mayo 7-22; Ingram 3-7: Vaughn 2-(-5); Thompkins 1-(-10). Game 6 TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS

October 22 at NashVille, Tenn. (Dudley Field, 7 p.m.) Athletic Director-Samuel Whitman Office Phone-(615) 320-3597 Sports Information Director-Kindell Stephens Office Phone-(615) 320-3596 Home Phone-(615) 834-7380 School Colors-Blue & White Stadium-W. J. Hale (16,000) Lettermen-Lost 10; Returning 33

Head Coach-John Merritt (15th season)... 1976 record 7-2-1... Record at Tennessee State: 112-22-4 . . . Lifetime record: 174-52-8. Assistants-Joe Gilliam, assistant head coach & director of defense; Alvin Coleman, director of offense; Jesse James, offensive line; William Thomas, weights and defense; Archie Cooley, defense; Willie C. Jones, offense.

SERIES HISTORY (Tennessee State Leads 14-5-0)

Year Score Winner Year Score Winner Year Score Winner 1944 19-6 TSU 1964 22-20 FAMU 1970 21-10 TSU 1944 12-0 TSU 1965 45-6 TSU 1971 50-8 TSU 1945 20-18 FAMU 1966 29-0 TSU 1972 44-25 1TSU 1956 41-39 TSU 1967 32-8 TSU 1973 45-0 TSU 1962 20-0 FAMU 1968 32-13 FAMU 1974 17-14 TSU 1963 14-12 TSU 1969 33-20 TSU 1975 20-0 FAMU 1976 21-3 TSU

1977 Schedule 1976 Results (7-2-1) 9-3 Middle Tennessee State 26 Middle Tennessee State 17 9-10 at Jackson State 23 Jackson State 20 9-17 at Alabama A&M 26 Alabama A&M 0 9-24 Texas Southern 21 Texas Southern 10-1 Central State 18 Central State 24- 10-8 Grambling 34 Grambling 20 10-22 FAMU 21 FAMU 3 10-29 at Southern 21 Southern .7 11-5 Tennessee Martin 21 Tennessee Martin 26 11-12 at Tennessee Chattanooga 14 Tennessee Chattanooga 14

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46 1976 FLASHBACK Tennessee State 21, Florida A&M 3

TALLAHASSEE, October 23-Tennessee State quarterback Austin Thomp- son injected a little venom of his own as he led his 10th ranked Tigers to a 21-3 win over the Rattlers before an estimated 27,500 in Campbell Stadium. Thompson passed nine yards for a second-quarter touchdown and ran 10 yards for another in the third quarter to spark the victory. The Rattlers' only score came midway the second quarter when Herb Reinhard booted a 28-yard field goal.

TEAM STATISTICS Score by Quarters: TSU FAMU Tennessee State 0 7 7 7 - 21 0 3 0 0 - 3 First Downs Rushing 8 11 Florida A&M First Downs Passing 7 Scoring Summary: 0 First Downs by Penalty FAMU-Reinhard 28 FG Total First Downs 15 TSU-Simpson 9 pass from Thompson (S. Johnson kicki Attempts Rushing 32 Number TSU--Thompson 10 run (S. Johnson kick) Gained Rushing 119 Yards TSU-Barnes 8 run (5. Johnson kick) Yards Lost Rushing 8 Net Yards Gained Rushing 111 Attendance: 27,500 Number PassesAttempted 25 14 Number PassesCompleted INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS 2 Number PassesHad Intercepted Rushing 136 Net Yards Gained Passing Tennessee State-Simpson 14-40; Barnes 10-39,1 TD Plays Rushing & Passing 57 Number Jackson 2-14. Thompson 5-14, 1 TD; Jones 1-4 Total Offense Yardage 247 Florida A&M-Thomas 11-62; Douglas 4-40; Early 8 Number Intereptions 2 35; Hawkins 8- 0; Chester 13-(-1). Net Yards Interceptions Returned 48 Number Times Punted 4 Passing Number Punts Had Blocked 0 Tennessee State-Thompson 13-24 for 115 yards, 1 I Punting Average/Yards 36.5/146 38.6, terception, 1 TD; Swinney 1-1 for 21 yards Number Punts Returned 1 Florida A&M-Chester 9-26 for 126 yards, 2 interceli Net Yards Punts Returned 15 tions. Number Kickoffs Returned 2 Net Yards Kickoffs Returned 37 Receiving Nunmber Time, Penalized 5 Tennessee State-Oden 2-36 Simpson 3 19, 1 TD Total Yards Penalized 56 Barnes 4-29, M(Cord 1-21; Parker 2-22; Williamson 1 Number TimesTF rIUbled 2 16: lackson 1 -- 7) Number Own Fumbles Lost 1 rFkrida A&M -F i-r hi W , ii 4

'" October 29 at Tuskegee, Ala. (Alumni Bowl, 1:30 p.m.) Athletic Director-Dr. Howard Davis Office Phone-(205) 727-8231 Sports Information Director-To be named School Colors-Crimson & Gold Stadium-Alumni Bowl (12,000) Lettermen-Lost 15; Returning 30

Head Coach-Haywood Scissumn (8th season). 1975 record: . . . Lifetime record: 55-22-1. Assistants-Oscar Downs, Robert Moore, Bobby Pearson, Henry Holbert.

SERIES HISTORY (FAMU Leads 16-5-1) Year Score Winner Year Score Winner Year Score Winner 1934 26-7 TUSK 1943 16-9 TUSK 1950 26-0 FAM U 1935 3-0 FAMU 1944 14-13 FAMU 1970 7-0 FAMU 1936 14-13 FAMU 1945 54-20 FAMU 1971 24-17 FAMU 1938 40-0 FAMU 1946 21-12 FAMU 1972 17-6 TUSK 1939 20-6 FAMU 1947 19-6 FAMU 1973 20-7 FAM U 1941 15-7 FAMU 1948 39-0 FAMU 1974 32-6 TUSK 1942 20-7 FAMU 1949 58-0 FAMU 1975 16-10 TUSK 1976 28-28 Tie

1977 Schedule 9-10 at Southern 9-17 Morris Brown 10-1 Albany -State 10-8 at Livingstone 10-14 Morehouse' 10-22 Bethune-Cookman 2 10-29 FAMU 11-5 Miles 11-12 at Alabama A&M 11-24 at Alabama State ". 'Columbus, Ga 2Orlando, Fla.

48 1976 FLASHBACK Florida A&M 28, Tuskegee 28

TAMPA, October 30-Coach Rudy Hubbard's Rattlers played 60 minutes of game football with a lot of heart and anticipation, but bore no fruits for their labors as they finished in a 28-28 tie with Tuskegee Institute's Golden Tigers. Thus, Tuskegee remains the only team Hubbard has not been able to defeat since his tenure as head coach of the Rattlers. Each team scored one touchdown in each of the four quarters, with the Rattlers blowing the chance to take the lead and perhaps win the game when Herb Reinhard's field goal attempt sailed wide from 27 yards out with only seconds remaining in the game.

TEAM STATISTICS Scoring Summary: TI FAMU TI -Hunter 16 pass from Usher (Shaw kick) Fist Downs Ru-himg 14 8 A&M -White 35 pass from Chester (Reinhard kick) First Downs Panirg 8 7 Ti--Hunter 2 pass from Usher (Shaw kick) first Downs by Penalty 0 2 A&M-Hawkins 10 run (Mitchell kick) Total First Downs 22 17 A&M-Hawkmn 1 run (Reinhard kiok) Numnber Attempts Rushing 59 41 TI--- britton lb6 pass from Isher (Shaw kick) Yards Gained Rushing 206 182 A&M Douuglas 15 run (Mitchell kick) 1tards Lust Rushing 56 32 TI Albrittori 4 pass from rsher IShaw kt k) Net Yards Gained Rushing 148 150 Number Passes Attempted 25 20 Attendance 10,300 Nuimber Pases ( umpleted 17 8 Numiber Passes Had Intercepted 0 0 Net Yards Gained Passing 215 165 Number Plays Rushing & Passing 83 61 INDIVIDUAL STA ISTICS Total Otfense Yardage 365 315 Rushing Number Interceptions 0 0 Tuskegee-Hunter 16- 2; Goodson 18 -60; piadley Net Yards Interceptions Returned 0 0 14-52; atkins 3-4 Hutmran 1-2; Thomas 1-(-3); Usher Nornbet Trrnes Punted 6 5 5 -17) Number Punts Had Blocked 0 0 Florida A&M--Dougl s 3-41 111; Early 11-39; Punting Average/Yards 37.3/224 49.2/246 Hawkins9 8. 2TD; Chester 8-28; Pope 3-11; Swain 2-5; Number Punt, Rtturned 4 4 Thomas 4 4 Neel 1-f-16) Net lards Punts Returned 9 62 Passing Number Ki(kotts Returned 4 4 Tuskegee -- Lsher 1 25 tor 215 iard 4 TD Net 'ards Kickotts Returned 75 1 Florida A&M-( hester 8-19 for 165 tards 1 iDl Pope Number Times Penalized 10 35 0 1 Total Yards Penalized 112 35 Number Tiles Fumbled 2 Receiving Number Own Fumbles Lost 1 1 Tuskegee-Alirtonr 7-128. 2 II) Hunter 4 34 2 FD: Score by Quarters: Jat kson 3 40 sprdle 2-11 Huttman 1-2 ],uskegee 7 7 28 Florida A&M- ,rte 4-8 Bure 2-41 hite 1 3 1 [lI i '

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~; -:d r~ ~s:~ii 4D November 5 at Huntsville, Ala. (Milton Frank Stadium, 7:30 p.m.) Athletic Director-joseph Henderson Office Phone-(205) 859-7362 Sports Information Director-To be named Office Phone-(205) 859-7458 School Colors-Maroon & White Stadium-Milton Frank (12,000) Lettermen-Lost 13; Returning 30

Head Coach-Theopilus Danzy (first season, no record). Assistants-Curtis Harris, Oree Jackson, Freddie Johes, Walter Rodgers.

SERIES HISTORY (FAMU Leads, 10-1-0) Year Score Winner 1942 32-0 FAMU 1965 28-14 FAMU 1966 43-26 FAMU 1967 45-36 FAMU 1968 33-7 FAMU 1969 42-14 FAMU 1970 34-16 FAMU 1971 14-13 ALA 1974 37-12 FAMU 1975 17-9 FAMU 1976 53-14 FAMU

1977 Schedule 1976 Results (3-8-0) 9-10 at Jacksonville State 7 Jacksonville State 30 9-17 Tennessee State 0 Tennessee State 26 9-24 at Albany State 24 Albany State 14 10-1 at Bethune-Cookman 24 Beth une-Cookman 34 10-8 North Alabama 21 North Alabama 47 10-15 at Fisk 22 Fisk 20 10-22 Morris Brown 20 Morris Brown 50 10-29 Alabama State 15 Alabama State 17 11-5 FAMU 14 FAMU 53 11-12 Tuskegee 25 Tuskegee 35 11-19 at Central State 14 Miles 0 'Birmingham, Ala.

50 1976 FLASHBACK Florida A&M 53, Alabama A&M 14

TALLAH - 1sSEE, Noember 6-Following disappointing performances against Alabama State, Morris Brown and Tennessee State, Florida A&M returned with a vengeance and punished Alabama A&M 53-14 before the usual sellout homecoming crowd. 1he visiting Bulldogs made scoring look easy on their first possession, but the Rattlers stormed back for a TD of their own on Albert Chester's 35-yard pass to Chris Douglas. They then went ahead to stay in the second quarter on a 32-yard Chester aerial to Cal Burgess. The go-ahead touchdown was set up bs the first of three interceptions by Curt Parnell.

TEAM STATISTICS INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS ALA FAMU Rushing First Downs Rushing 9 15 Alabama A&M )Overstreet7-27 1 TD; Matthews 6 First Downs Passing 10 5 25: lpshaw 1 25: ilkins 6-22; Holloway 4-12 laJckson First Downs by Penalty 1 0 1141 Total First Downs 20 20 Florida A&M--awkins 13-117, 2 TD: Douglas 4-25,1 Number A ttempts Rushing 28 56 TD[ swain 1-32 1 TID: arlv 8-70, Thomas 10-52, Kvies 3 Sards (,ained Rushing 177 378 28: essoms 4-19, Marshall 35: Collier 1-4; V iliams 1-2 Yards ost Rushing 70 48 ( hester 5-(-11); fames 2-(-9) Taylor 1-(-4) Net Yards Gained Rushing 107 330 Nurnbler Passes Attempted 48 16 Passing urnmber Passes Completed 24 5 Alabama A&M--Oerstreet 13 23 for 128 vards 3 in Number PassesHad Intercepted 6 0 terieptions L phaw 4 12 for 52 yards, 3 interceptions Net Yards Gained Passing 229 158 Wilkins 7-13 tor 49 sards. 1 TD. Number Plays Rushing & Passing 76 ,2 Florida A&M-( hester 4 12 for 127 yards,2 TD; James Total Offense Yardage 336 488 1 2 tor 1 yards 1 ID, Tavlor 0-1: Collier 0-1. Number Interceptions Made 0 6 Receiving Net Yards Interceptions Returned 0 157 Alabama A&M-Gray 119, 1 TD; Dean 4-58; Number Times Punted 6 2 Stellerwood 4-46; Wallace 3-45. James 4-24; Edwards 4- Number Punts Ha BliCked 0 24 JIa kon 1-6: Matthews 1-5 Punting Average/Yards 38.2/229 47.0 94 Florida A&M-B ri 1 12 1 T) Douglad, 8 2 TD Number Punts Returned 1 Net Yards Punts Returned -1 iii: Number Kickoffs Returned 8 Net Yards Kickoffs Returned 155 Number Times Penalized 4 Total Yards Penalized 30 Number Times Fumbled Number Own Fumbles Lost 2

Score By Quarters: Alabama A&M 0 Florida A&M h 12

Scoring Summary: ALA-Overstreet to run (anll kr k FAMU- Douglas i pas tromi h-- i, .: FAMU Burgess 32 pass from Chester Ir I FAMU--Hawkins 15 run (kick failed FAM -- Douglas 5 run IMit( hell kick, FAML -Hawkins 4 run (Reinhard kic FAMU-Bogins 31 pass from )ames (Mi -h FAMU-Parnell 64 interception return (Reflindk FAMIU-wain 32 run (Mit(hell ki(k) ALA -Gra 5 pass from NWilkins ( arrollki(k Attendance: 15,831 November 12 AT Tampa, Fa. (Tampa Stadium, 7:30 pm.) Athletic Director-Emory Hines Office Phone-(504) 771-3170 Sports Information Director-Jess Peters Office Phone-(504) 771-3170 School Colors-Blue & Gold Stadium-University (23,000) Lettermen-Lost 15; Returning 51

Head Coach-Charlie Bates (6th season) . . . 1976 record: 8-3- 0 . . . Record at Southern:' 33-20-1 . .. Lifetime record: 42-38-2. Assistants-Harry Gunne r, defensive line; Ken Tillage, offensive line; Gerald Kimble, offensive backs; Frank Pitts, receivers; Cal Jones, defensive coor- dinator; Earl Humes, graduate assistant.

SERIES HISTORY (FAMU Leads, 17-14-1) Year Score Winner Year Score Winner Year Score Winner 1941 10-7 FAMU 1956 34-6 FAMU 1966 17-13 SU 1946 38-19 SU 1957 32-6 FAMU 1967 36-25 FAMU 1947 13-9 FAMU 1958 35-6 SU 1968 33-25 FAMU 1948 32-12 SU 1959 21-14 FAMU 1969 10-7 FAMU 1949 31-13 SU 1960 14-6 SU 1970 40-19 SU 1950 0-0 Tie 1961 46-0 FAMU 1971 13-9 SU 1951 36-6 FAMU 1962 25-0 FAMU 1972 27-13 FAMU 1952 25-13 SU 1963 37-0 FAMU 1973 14-10 SU 1953 33-25 FAMU 1964 43-20 SU 1974 24-8 SU 1954 59-20 SU 1965 41-38 FAMU 1975 10-0 FAMU 1955 51-0 FAMU 1976 24-6 SU

1977 Schedule 1976 Results 9-10 Tuskegee (8-3-0) 9-17 Texas Southern 9-24 Prairie View' 20 Tuskegee 7 10-1 at Mississippi Valley State 26 Texas Southern 14 10-8 Bishop 7 Prairie View 6 10-15 at Jackson State 45 Mississippi Valley 0 10-22 Alcorn State 41 Bishop 14 10-29 Tennessee State 20 Jackson State 6 11-5 at Howard 0 Alcorn State 3 11-12 FAMU 2 7 Tennessee State 21 11-26 Grambling 3 21 Howard 7 'Houston, Tex. 24 FAMU 6 2Tampa, Fla. 2 Grambling 10 3New Orleans, La. I~r1)IV IV~ I JVJ r I-N IIlr1

52 1976 FLASHBACK Southern 24, Florida A&M 6

tIN t ON ROIL C E, La , Nov ember 13-Fullba( k Rudolph Knighten broke Iwo lontg touc hdown runs to le~ad Southern U ntversity '5Jaguat-sto a 24-6 romp wser Flortda A&MA's Rattlers here at U-niversity Stadtum. Luw temperatures, Coupled with abune-chtllirig drizzle that [pidgued players, and spec tators alike throughout the night, apparently had little affect Fin Knighten, who ripped up the middle for 71 yards in the second quarter and 45 yards, in the fourth for his two TMs. A 33-yard pass from Albert Chester to Mtke Sorey provided the Rattlers with thetr only touchdown of the night.

TEAM STATISTICS Passig FAML Florida A&M- E-1-i to-, 3i rd, 1 TD1 I ... -t Do-,r Rushing 14 tr'i eptcu I'l1 0 ine t r1 down, Pdn mg Southern- Sr 1-t Dow-r is i Perialts 1 Brsar i 0-1 Total first Downs 17 Ret iing NUmber Attempts Rushbij 69 Florida A&M dI gat Rn'h'ngP 321 Srrtthem Sjrids Lus k usning 49 Net Yards Gained Rushing 272 Ni y eIris easAttempted 8 Nrbr Pi--, Ciompleted 2 %,Nril'r ' Hai l Itercepted 1 Net Yards Gained Passing 53 N mnuri flkI Rushirng & Passing 78 Ttal Offense Yardage 335 N..... br r iiei( ept rons 1 )rm Ags ~ 81 Net Yards tnterceptions Returned 1 NL~eeiret Ii'n Punted 7 NLlbiilr irHadii 1( Blur ked0 m~4& ~*4 uu. Punting Average/Yards 36.2/254 33.7 tI '~ Njmbrrr [mm Is Retuyrnrd 0 Net Yards Punts Returned 0 rV N e~tKu ilt, Returned 5 Nilir Kirrrmil, Relrried 66 %uNi.ii r s [cria ze- Tirtal Yards Penalized 6GO Nrniler 1i- Fumblledl 7 Number Own Fumbtesitost 2

Si ore by Quartersr 0I 6 0 0 0 10 7 7

Storing Summary: ci -Kemplleii 71 run (Cook kick) i \\tL -iii's 33 pass from Chester (kick blckced) It -( i [417 I, -Krghtrn,48l ran (riok icki 'm 'irirlir 18 run1(( rik kicki Attendancem 16,800

NDIVIDLAL STATISTICS Rushing Florida AIIM tavskin 20-94, Early 15 88 Thomrras1 1 3 il Cu ern 430; James 6-21;Douglas 3-,6b Southern-Kngtr'ri 12-150, 2 ID. VinSrsrir18- iiit In,13Ford 1-19. Burnette3-11: LD igia i Game 10 BETHUNE-COOKMANWILDCATS1

November 19 at Tallahassee (Doak S. Campbell Stadium, 2 p.m.)

Athletic Director-Lloyd Johnson Office Phone-(904) 255-1401 Home Phone (904) 253-2655 Sports Information Director-Larry Westley Office Phone-(904) 255-1401 Home Phone-(904) 255-6159 School Colors-Maroon, & Gold Stadium-Welch Memorial (6500) Lettermen-Lost 11; Returning 33

Head Coach-Andrew Hinson (Second season) . . . Record at, Bethune- Cookman: 8-3-0 . . . Lifetime Record: 153-36-4. Assistants-Jack McClarien,- receivers; Robert Frazier, backfield; John Cvercko, defense; Kennedy Dodd, offensive line; Moses Floyd, quarter- backs; Harold Lucas, linebackers; Alvin Wyatt, defense. SERIES HISTORY (FAMU Leads, 23-4-0)

Year Score Winner Year Score Winner Year Score Winner 1947 6-0 FAMU 1959 68-6 FAMU 1968 23-20 FAMU 1950 33-7 FAMU 1960 97-0 FAMU 1969 60-15 FAMU 1951 26-13 FAMU 1961 76-0 FAMU 1970 20-9 FAMU 1952 8-7 B-CC 1962 52-6 FAMU 1971 33-20 FAMU 1953 39-7 FAMU 1963 38-14 FAMU 1972 28-18 FAMU 1955 32-0 FAMU 1964 31-14 FAMU 1973 21-13 B-CC 1956 54-6 FAMU 1965 47-8. FAMU 1974 6-0 B-CC 1957 45-6 FAMU 1966 37-13 FAMU 1975 17-7 FAMU 1958 29-0 FAMU 1967 30-6 FAMU 1976 34-0 B-CC

1977 Schedule 9-10 at Texas Southern 1976 Results 9-17 at Livingstone (8-3-0) 9-24 North Carolina A&T1 10-1 Alabama A&M 27 Texas Southern 22 10-8 Albany State2 38 Livingstone 6 10-15 Savannah State 41 Delaware State 6 10-22 Tuskegee3 34 Alabama A&M 21 4 20 22 10-29 Jackson State Albany State 11-5 Delaware State 30 Savannah State 14 11-12 at Morris Brown 35 Tuskegee 19 11-19 at FAMU 14 Norfolk State 23 'Orlando, Fla. 14 Alabama State 22 2 Jacksonville, Fla. 23 Morris Brown 18 3Orlando 34 FAMU 0 4Miami, Fla. --- -- ._. --- - - 1 ..

54 1976 FLASHBACK Bethune-Cookman 34, Florida A&M 0

ORLANDO, November 20-Overpowered and stripped of their poise, Florida A&M University's Rattlers suffered a 34-0 defeat at the hands of a deter- mined Bethune-Cookman squad that apparently could do no wrong on this cold, rainy night in the Tangerine Bowl. The Wildcats shut down the Rattlers' vaunted rushing attack and limited them to only 67 yards overland, and another harmless 123 through the air.

TEAM STATISTICS Receiving FAMU B-CC Florida A&M-Burgess 2-69; Sorey 1-33; Douglas 4-21. First Downs Rushing 4 20 Bethune-Cookman-T Anderson 3-30: Packer 1-20; First Downs Passing 2 2 Monts 2-18; Samuets 1-4, 1 TD First Downs by Penalty 2 0 Total First Downs 8 22 Number Attempts Rushing 33 64 Yards Gained Rushing 116 334 Yards Lost Rushing 49 Ib Net Yards Gained Rushing 67 298 Number PassesAttempted 19 Number PassesCompleted 7 Number PassesHad Intercepted 0 Net Yards Gained Passing 123 72 Number Plays Rushing & Passing 52 75 Total Offense Yardage 190 360 Number Interceptions Made 0 Net Yards Interceptions Returned 0 0 Number Times Punted 5 Number Punts Had Blocked 0 Punting Average/Yards 33.0/165 31.5/63 Number Punts Returned 1 Net Yards Punts Returned 14 39 Number Kickoffs Returned 4 1 Net Yards Kickoffs Returned 65 48 Number Times Penalized 2 3 Total Yards Penalized 10 25 Number Times Fumbled 3 4 Number Own Fumbles Lost 2 2 Score by Quarters: Florida A&M 0 0 0 0 0 Bethune-Cookman 7 6 21 0 34

Scoring Summary: BCC-T. Anderson 1 run (Renfro kick) BCC-White 84 run (kick failed) BCC-Beverly 18 run (Knighton kick) BCC-Samuels 4 pass from Anderson (Knighton kick) BCC-A. Anderson 7 run (Knighton kick)

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing Florida A&M-Hawkins 9 25; McFayden 2-17; Early 4- 12; Pope 6-9; Thomas 2-8; Douglas 2-1; Chester 8-(-5). Bethune-Cookman-White 11-128,1 TD; Claitt 20-85; A. Anderson 9-29,1 TD; T. Anderson 9-25,1 TD; Beverly 9-9, 1 TD; Arnold 2-8; Thomas 1-8; McMullins 1-6.

Passing Florida A&M-Chester 4-9 for 69 yards; Pope 3-10 for 33yards. Bethune-Cookman-Beverly 5-9 for 48 yards; T. Anderson 2-2 for 24 yards, 1 TD. 1976 FLASHBACK

ORANGE BLOSSOM CLASSIC Florida A&M 26, Central State 21

MIAMI, December 4-Finally able to get its offense back in gear, Florida A&M scored with only 3:41 left in the game to pull out a 26-21 victory over mammoth Central State of Wilberforce, Ohio, in the 44th Orange Blossom Classic in Miami's renovated Orange Bowl Stadium. The final score came when tailback Ralph Kyles took a pitchout from quarterback Albert Chester, the game's most valuable player, and swept right for a six-yard touchdown. Nevertheless, the Rattlers' victory was not guaranteed until less than a minute remained when defensive end Earl Good- man fell on a fumble by Central State quarterback Ed Houston at the FAMU 20- yard line.

TEAM STATISTICS Score by Quarters: CSU FAMU Central State 7 0 7 7 - 21 Florida A&M 7 13 0 6 - 26 First Downs Rushing 6 8 First Downs Passing 8 5 Scoring Summary: First Downs by Penalty 1 2 FAMU-Burgess 19 pass from Chester (Reinhard kick) Total First Downs 15 15 CSU-Scott 16 run (Kirby kick) Number Attempts Rushing 52 44 FAMU-Williams 12 pass from Chester (kick failed) Yards Gained Rushing 154 201 FAMU-Chester 1 run (Reinhard kick) Yards Lost Rushing 24 46 CSU-Scott 17 run (Kirby kick) Net Yards Gained Rushing 130 155 CSU-Mosely 2 pass from Houston (Kirby kick) Number PassesAttempted 28 16 FAMU-Kyles 6 run (kick failed) Number PassesCompleted 17 11 Attendance: 19,131 Number Passes Intercepted 2 Net Yards Gained Passing 226 INDIVIDUAL STATISITCS 181 Rushing Number Plays Rushing & Passing 80 60 Central State-Scott 18-67, 2TD; Paige l6-52; Shock 2- Total Offense Yardage 356 382 11; Houston 16-0. Number Interceptions Made 1 2 Florida A&M-Hawkins 22-94; Chester 8-33, 1 TD; Net Yards Interceptions Returned 4 0 Pope 3-25; Thomas 6-16; Kyles 5-7, 1 TD. Number Times Punted 6 6 Number Punts Had Blocked 0 1 Passing . Punting Average/Yards 35.2/197 38.3/231 Central State-Houston 17-27 for 226 yards, 1 TD, 2 in- Number Punts Returned 1 2 terceptions; Scott 0-1. Net Yards Punts Returned 6 18 Florida A&M-Chester 10-16 for 154 yards, 2 TD, 1 in- Number Kickotts Returned 5 4 terception; Pope 1-2 for 27 yards. Net Yards Kickoffs Returned 76 87 Receiving Number Times Penalized 7 6 Central State-Zachery 5-59; judkins 8-74; Scott 1-21; Total Yards Penalized 85 70 Mosely 5-63, 1 TD; Burton 1-9. Number Times Fumbled 2 0 Florida A&M-Burgess 2-27,1 TD; Sorey 2-37; Thomas Number Own Fumbles Lost 1 0 2-25; Williams 1-12, 1 TD; Kyles 2-10; Bogins 1-33.

56 THE RECORD BOOK 1976 CUMULATIVE STATISTICS TEAM STATISTICS FAMU OPPONENTS Points Scored 218 230 First Downs Rushing 131 99 First Downs Passing 41 74 First Downs by Penalty 12 10 Total First Downs 184 183 Number Rushing Attempts 606 477 Yards Gained Rushing 2864 2013 Yards Lost Rushing 436 428 Net Yards Gained Rushing 2517 1615 Number Passes Attempted 168 314 Number Passes Completed 69 146 Number Passes Had Intercepted 8 23 Net Yards Gained Passing 1184 1833 Number Plays Rushing and Passing 774 752 Total Offensive Yardage 3746 3448 Number Interceptions Made 23 8 Net Yards Interceptions Returned 338 134 Number Times Punted 51 57 Number Punts Had Blocked 3 2 Punting Yards 1919 1988 Punting Average 36.7 33.9 Number Punts Returned 18 15 Net Yards Punts Returned 153 185 Number Kickoffs Returned 37 39 Net Yards Kickoffs Returned 604 682 Number Times Penalized 65 68 Total Yards Penalized 577 719 Number Times Fumbled 34 25 Number Own Fumbles Lost 16 14 Comparative Scores by Quarters: FAMU 33 69 63 53 - 218 OPPONENTS 54 30 63 53 - 230 RUSHING Player Att. Gain Loss Net TD Avg. Long Early 118 714 63 651 2 5.4 37 Thomas 102 527 17 510 2 5.1 58 Hawkins 114 500 5 495 5 4.3 35 Swain 49 277 5 272 3 5.5 32 Chester 93 272 133 139 1 1.5 17 Douglas 33 181 29 152 3 4.6 30 Kyles 30 169 23 146 2 5.6 22 Pope 26 73 13 60 0 2.3 6 Sessoms 16 44 0 44 0 2.7 5 McFayden 6 41 0 41 0 6.8 23 James 11 47 29 18 0 1.8 17 Marshall 3 9 4 5 0 1.6 6 Collier 1 4 0 4 0 4.0 4 Williams 2 2 0 2 0 1.0 1 Taylor 2 4 4 0 0 0.0 4 FAMU 606 2864 335 2539 18 4.2 58 OPPONENTS 477 2013 428 1585 16 3.3 84 58 PASSING Player Comp. Att. P(t. Yards TD Int. Long Chester 59 140 42 1051 9 7 57 Pope 9 25 32 90 0 1 13 James 1 2 50 31 1 0 31 Collier 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 FAMU 69 168 40 1172 10 8 57 OPPONENTS 146 314 46 1833 14 23 80 RECEIVING Player No. Yards TD Avg. Catch Burgess 23 435 4 19.0 Sorey 21 363 1 17.7 Douglas 9 90 2 10.0 Bogins 5 131 1 26.5 White 3 57 1 19.0 Thomas 2 25 0 12.5 Williams 2 20 1 10.0 Kyles 2 10 0 5.0 McFayden 1 27 0 27.0 GREENE 1 14 0 14.0 FAMU 69 1172 10 17.0 OPPONENTS 146 1833 14 12.9 TOTAL OFFENSE Player Plays Rushing Passing Total Avg. Chester 233 139 1051 1190 5.1 Early 118 651 0 651 5.4 Thomas 102 510 0 510 5.1 Hawkins 114 495 0 495 4.3 Swain 49 272 0 272 5.5 Douglas 33 152 0 152 4.6 Pope 51 60 90 150 3.0 Kyles 30 146 0 146 5.6 James 13 18 31 49 3.9 Sessoms 16 44 0 44 2.7 McFayden 6 41 0 41 6.8 Marshall 3 5 0 5 1.6 Collier 2 4 0 4 2.0 Williams 2 2 0 2 1.0 Taylor 2 0 0 0 0.0 FAMU 774 2539 1172 3711 4.9 OPPONENTS 791 1585 1833 3418 4.3 INTERCEPTIONS Player No. Yards TD Long Parnell 7 88 1 64 Saddler 5 55 0 18 Tyson 3 32 0 31 Yates 3 0 0 0 Isaac 2 67 0 35 Jones 2 48 0 28 Floyd 1 2 0 2 FAMU 23 292 1 64 OPPONENTS 8 135 1 38

59 SCORING Player TD PAT(1) PAT(2) FG Total Douglas 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 30 Hawkins 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 30 Reinhard 0 14-21 0-0 5-12 29 Burgess 4 0-0 1-2 0-0 26 Swain 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 18 Chester 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 12 Early 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 12 Kyles 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 12 Thomas 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 12 Sorey 1 0-0 1-1 0-0 8 Bogins 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 6 Parnell 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 6 Williams 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 6 White 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 6 Mitchell 0 5-5 0-0 0-1 5 FAMU 30 19-26 2-3 5-13 218 OPPONENTS 32 25-28 2-5 3-6 230 TACKLE CHART Fumbles Fumbles Player Tackles Assists InterceptionsRecovered Caused Sacks J.Grady 48 37 0 1 0 1 Isaac 48 44 2 1 0 0 Goodman 46 33 0 7 1 5 Parnell 45 22 7 1 1 0 Allen 41 23 0 0 0 3 Floyd 41 31 1 0 0 0 Saddler 39 13 5 0 0 0 Crowell 30 19 0 1 1 1 Mullens 30 33 0 2 0 0 Tyson 26 10 3 0 0 0 Hagins 22 13 0 1 0 6 Yates 22 13 3 1 1 0 Chavers 21 20 0 0 0 Jones 15 11 2 1 0 0 Hendrieth 14 7 0 0 0 1 J.King 12 2 0 0 0 0 Lane 12 13 0 0 0 0 F. Grady 8 5 0 0 0 1 Spencer 6 5 0 0 0 0 H. Oliver 5 2 0 0 0 2 Price 5 2 0 0 0 0 R. Anderson 2 3 0 0 0 0 Hodge 2 2 0 0 0 0 Carter 1 0 0 0 0 0 Small 1 1 0 0 0 0

PUNT RETURNS Player No. Yards Avg. TD Long Parnell 16 126 7.8 0 20 Douglas 2 27 13.5 0 25 FAMU 18 153 8.5 0 25 OPPONENTS 15 185 12.3 0 26

60 KICKOFF RETURNS Player No. Yards Long ~I()[tUs 20 319 Early 98 24 Kyles 11) Williams 30 Doug~las 26 Mc(G, rit f 20 FAMU 39 OPPONENTIS 40

PUNTING

Player No. 'rards Long \eels 61 51 18691 FAMU 61 OPPONENTS 57 1988 59

Note: FAMU had 3 punts blociked while the opponents had 2 blociked.

A YEAR-BY-YEAR FOOTBALL RECORD (Since 1933)

WON 310, LOST 86, TIED 15

1933 (4-1-0) 1938 (8-0-0) Theodore Wright, head coach 17 Alabama State 6 Alabama State 32 41 South Carolina State 26 Benedict 0 40 Tuskegee 43 Claflin 0 33 Clark 13 Morehouse 7 16 Morris Brown 9 Howard (OBC) 6 13 North Carolina A&T 97 Total Points 45 20 Knoxville 9 Kentucky State (OBC) 1934 (4-2-0) 189 Eugene Bragg, head coach 7 Alabama State 0 0 South Carolina State 6 1939 (6-2-1) 7 Tuskegee 26 6 Alabama State 9 6 Morris Brown 3 13 South Carolina State 0 6 Straight College 0 20 Tuskegee 6 13 Virginia State (OBC) 12 0 North Carolina A&T 0 39 47 14 Morris Brown 12 1935 (4-4-1) 6 Lane 25 0 Alabama State 7 20 North Carolina College 7 24 Benedict 6 33 Xavier (La.) 0 7 South Carolina State 0 42 Wiley (OBC) 0 3 Tuskegee 0 154 59 0 Morris Brown 21 7 Alcorn 0 1940 (6-1-3) 13 LeMoyne 19 6 Alabama State 7 10 Kentucky State (OBC) 19 20 South Carolina State 0 64 72 32 Benedict 7 1936 (2-4-1) 20 Morris Brown 13 William Bell, head coach 7 Lane 6 0 Alabama State 0 7 North Carolina A&T 0 9 South Carolina State 0 7 Kentucky State 7 14 Tuskegee 13 14 Xavier (La.) 12 3 Clark 6 7 North Carolina College 7 0 LeMoyne 26 0 Wilberforce (OBC) 0 7 Alcorn 12 120 59 0 Prairie View (OBC) 6 33 63 1941 (8-1-0) 1937 (6-1-1) 22 Alabama State 0 7 Alabama State 0 20 Benedict 0 7 South Carolina State 7 0 Morris Brown 20 14 Clark 6 48 Lane 0 9 Morris Brown 7 19 North Carolina A&T 0 12 Lane 0 27 Xavier (La.) 0 31 Knoxville 0 10 Southern 7 14 Prairie View 27 13 Kentucky State 0 25 Hampton (OBC) 20 15 Tuskegee (OBC) 7 119 67 174 34

62 1942 (9-0-0) 1947 (9-1-0) 26 Alabama State 0 58 Alabama State 12 61 Benedict 7 33 Clark 6 14 Morris Brown 7 19 Tuskegee 6 20 Tuskegee 7 6 Morris Brown 0 21 Lane 0 13 Southern 9 6 North Carolina A&T 0 14 Kentucky State 12 44 Xavier (La.) 14 26 Knoxville 0 32 Alabama A&M 0 0 Shaw 19 12 Texas College (OBC) 6 6 Bethune-Cookman 0 236 41 7 Hampton (OBC) 0 182 1943 (1-4-2) 64 Herman Nielson, head coach 1948 6 Alabama State 1 6 (8-2-0) 41 Alabama State 0 6 Tuskegee 19 20 Benedict 6 13 Clark 0 39 Tuskegee 0 Morris Brown 0 0 13 Morris Brown 6 Ft. Benning (Ga.) 6 21 Kentucky State 0 Morgan State 50 23 14 Shaw 0 Hampton 7 6 (OBC) 30 26 31 144 Xavier (La.) 6 39 Clark 12 1944 (7-3-0) 12 Southern 32 45 Alabama State 6 0 Virginia Union (OBC) 19 14 Tuskegee 13 217 101 14 Clark 7 6 Tennessee State 19 1949 (7-2-0) 19 Morris Brown 0 58 Tuskegee 0 33 Morehouse 0 31 Morris Brown 20 0 Tennessee State 12 13 Southern 31 13 MacDill Field (Fla.) 7 58 Xavier (La.) 13 40 Hampton 0 55 Alcorn 7 6 Virginia State (OBC) 19 39 Ft. Valley State 0 190 83 34 Allen 0 1945 (9-1-0) 13 Benedict 0 14 A. S. "Jake" Gaither, head coach North Carolina A&T (OBC) 20 315 17 Alabama State 2 91 39 Morris Brown 0 25 Knoxville "1950(7-1-1) 0 Benedict 54 Tuskegee 20 13 20 26 24 Clark Tuskegee 0 .19 20 Morris Brown 46 Morehouse 6 0 26 Wilberforce 14 North Carolina A&T 9 20 Texas 33 Louisiana Normal 26 College 6 20 Tennessee State 12 33 Bethune-Cookman 18 7 6 Wiley (OBC) 40 Allen 13 32 0 Southern 290 129 0 6 Central State 1946 (6-4-1) (OBC) 13 185 61 35 Alabama State 0 32 Clark 0 1951 (7-1-1) 21 Tuskegee 12 54 Benedict 0 7 Morris Brown 0 13 Morris Brown 19 Southern 20 38 7 North Carolina A&T 6 Kentucky 7 State 13 48 Texas College 13 27 Knoxville 0 26 Bethune-Cookman 13 14 Wilberforce 22 34 Allen 0 18 Fisk 0 36 Southern 14 6 Lincoln (OBC) 20 48 Ft. Valley State 6 Wiley (at Los Angeles, 0 Cal.) 6 67 N. C. College (OBC) 6 193 1111 333 65

63 1952 (8-2-0) 1957 (9-0-0) 41 Benedict 7 74 Ft. Valley State 0 27 Morris Brown 7 27 Morris Brown 0 19 North Carolina A&T 12 45 Bethune-Cookman 6 48 Texas College 13 40 Benedict 2 7 Bethune-Cookman 8 42 North Carolina A&T 6 45 Allen 7 42 Allen 0 51 Ft. Valley State 0 32 Southern 6 10 Prairie View 7 14 North Carolina College 0 13 Southern 25 27 Maryland State (OBC) 21 27 Virginia State (OBC) 7 343 41 288 93 931958 (7-2-0) 1953 (10-1-0) 68 Benedict 0 33 Texas College. 0 13 Morris Brown 12 45 Benedict 0 29 Bethune-Cookman 0 31 Ft. Valley State 0 28 South Carolina State 8 8 Tyndall A.F. Base 0 27 North Carolina A&T 22 20 Morris Brown 0 52 Allen 14 65 Xavier (La.) 0 6 Southern 35 39 Bethune-Cookman 7 22 Texas Southern 18 33 North Carolina A&T 13 8 Prairie View (OBC) 26 28 Allen 10 263 135 33 Southern 25 1959 (10-0-0) 27 Prairie View (OBC) 33 74 Benedict 0 362 88 64 Wiley 0 1954 (8-1-0) 6 Morris Brown 0 39 Texas College 14 68 Bethune-Cookman 6 36 Benedict 6 34 South Carolina State 12 27 Morris Brown 7 28 North Carolina A&T 16 19 Prairie View 7 52 Allen 8 25 Xavier (La.) 7 21 Southern 14 14 North Carolina A&T 7 36 Texas Southern 8 68 Allen 13 28 Prairie View (OBC) 7 20 Southern 59 411 71 67 Maryland State (OBC) 315 139139 1960 (9-1-0) 68 Benedict 0 1955 (7-1-1) 46 Lincoln 6 80 Benedict 6 64 Morris Brown 0 49 Ft. Valley State 0 97 Bethune-Cookman 0 14 Morris Brown 6 80 South Carolina State 0 32 Bethune-Cookman 0 49 North Carolina A&T 19 60 Xavier (La.) 19 35 Allen 0 28 North Carolina A&T 28 6 Southern 14 34 Allen 7 30 Texas Southern 8 51 Southern 0 40 Langston (OBC) 26 21 Grambling (OBC) 28 515 73 369 94 1961 (10-0-0) 1956 (8-1-0) 52 Benedict 0 25 North Carolina College 0 49 Lincoln 6 33 Ft. Valley State 6 56 Morris Brown 0 46 Morris Brown 14 76 Bethune-Cookman 0 54 Bethune-Cookman 6 60 South Carolina State 0 68 Xavier (La.) 6 34 North Carolina A&T 12 49 North Carolina A&T 13 71 Allen 0 58 Allen 6 46 Southern 0 34 Southern 6 48 Texas Southern 7 39 Tennessee State (OBC) 41 14 Jackson State (OBC) 8 406 98 506 33

64 1962 (9-1-0) 1967 (8-2-0) 60 Benedict 0 43 Allen 0 52 Lincoln 6 25 South Carolina State 0 36 Morris Brown 12 45 Alabama A&M 36 52 Bethune-Cookman 6 44 Morris Brown 0 20 Tennessee State 0 8 Tennessee State 32 38 North Carolina A&T 6 63 North Carolina A&T 6 67 Allen 0 36 Southern 25 25 Southern 0 30 Bethune-Cookman 6 48 Texas Southern 18 30 Texas Southern 6 6 Jackson State (OBC) 22 25 Grambling (OBC) 28 404 70 349 139 1963 (8-2-0) 44 Lincoln 6 14 Benedict 0 66 Morris Brown 0 12 Tennessee State 14 54 Central State 0 32 North Carolina A&T 0 37 Southern 0 38 Bethune-Cookman 14 14 Texas Southern 20 30 Morgan State (OBC) 7 341 61 1964 (9-1-0) 1968 (8-2-0) 14 Lincoln 3 48 Allen 0 56 Central State 15 25 South Carolina State 3 28 Morris Brown 0 33 Alabama A&M 7 22 Tennessee State 20 7 Morris Brown 0 54 Benedict 6 32 Tennessee State 13 46 North Carolina A&T 24 6 North Carolina A&T 9 20 Southern 43 33 Southern 25 31 Bethune-Cookman 14 23 Bethune-Cookman 20 24 Texas Southern 14 20 Texas Southern 7 42 Grambling (OBC) 15 9 Alcorn (OBC) 36 337 154 236 120 1965 (7-3-0) 1969 (8-1-0) 25 Allen 12 27 South Carolina State 7 19 South Carolina State 12 42 Alabama A&M 14 28 Alabama A&M 14 45 Morris Brown 15 23 Morris Brown 7 20 Tennessee State 33 6 Tennessee State 45 26 North Carolina A&T 9 28 North Carolina A&T 14 10 Southern 7 41 Southern 38 60 Bethune-Cookman 15 47 Bethune-Cookman 8 34 Tampa 28 21 Texas Southern 34 23 Grambling (OBC) 19 7 Morgan State (OBC) 36 287 147 245 221 1970 (5-5-0) 1966 (7-3-0) Robert "Pete" Griffin, head coach 43 Allen 3 33 North Carolina A&T 0 3 South Carolina State 8 28 South Carolina State 10 56 Benedict 12 34 Alabama A&M 16 22 Morris Brown 15 22 Morris Brown 28 0 Tennessee State 29 10 Tennessee State 21 64 North Carolina A&T 18 7 Tuskegee 0 13 Southern 17 19 Southern 40 37 Bethune-Cookman 13 20 Bethune-Cookman 9 41 Texas Southern 12 7 Tampa 49 43 Alabama A&M (OBC) 26 7 Jacksonville (Ala.) St. (OBC) 21 322 153 187 194

65 1971 (6-5-0) 1975 (9-2-0) Clarence Montgomery, head coach 54 Albany State 7 9 North Carolina A&T 6 7 North Carolina A&T 0 28 South Carolina State 7 0 Howard 6 13 Alabama A&M 14 12 Alabama State 11 45 Morris Brown 30 52 Morris Brown 0 8 Tennessee State 50 20 Tennessee State 0 24 Tuskegee 17 10 Tuskegee 16 16 Santa Clara 29 17 Alabama A&M 9 9 Southern 13 10 Southern 0 33 Bethune-Cookman 20 17 Bethune-Cookman 7 14 Tampa 56 40 Kentucky State (OBC) 13 27 Kentucky State (OBC) 9 239 69 226 251 1976 (6-3-2) 1972 (5-6-0) 35 Albany State 22 Jim Williams, head coach 24 North Carolina A&T 22 20 North Carolina A&T 22 16 Howard 14 21 Western Carolina 17 13 Alabama State* 16 8 Alabama State 13 14 Morris Brown 14 42 Morris Brown 14 3 Tennessee State 21 25 Tennessee State 44 28 Tuskegee 28 6 Tuskegee 17 53 Alabama A&M 14 9 Tampa 26 6 Southern 24 27 Southern 13 0 Bethune-Cookman 34 28 Bethune-Cookman 18 26 Central State (OBC) 21 6 Albany State 21 218 *FAMU later won by forfeit. 230 41 Maryland E. Shore (OBC) 21 233 226 1973 (5-6-0) 3 North Carolina Central 9 14 North Carolina A&T 21 27 Alabama State 0 50 Morris Brown 14 0 Tennessee State 45 20 Tuskegee 7 9 Western Carolina 41 10 Southern 14 13 Bethune-Cookman 21 25 Albany State 10 23 South Carolina State (OBC) 12 184 194 1974 (6-5-0) Rudy Hubbard, Head Coach 28 Albany State 13 28 North Carolina A&T 21 23 Alabama State 12 29 Morris Brown 3 14 Tennessee State 17 6 Tuskegee 32 37 Alabama A&M 12 8 Southern 24 0 Bethune-Cookman 6 10 Tampa 35 17 Howard (OBC) 13 200 186

66 Modern Football Records Coaching

Coach Years Coached Won-Lost-Tied Percent Jazz Byrd 1926-29 ? ? ?? J. B. Bragg 1930-32 ?? Theodore "Ted" Wright 1933 4-1-0 80 Eugene Bragg 1934-35 8-6-1 53 William "Big Bill" Bell 1936-42 45-9-6 75 Herman "Buck" Neilson 1943-44 8-7-2 47 A. S. "Jake" Gaither 1945-69 203-36-4 84 Robert "Pete" Griffin 1970 5-5-0 50 Clarence Montgomery 1971 6-5-0 55 James J. "Big Jim" Williams 1972-73 10-12-0 46 Rudy Hubbard 1974- 21-10-2 64

All-Time Records Team Most Consecutive Games Won-21 (from 9th game in 1960 through 10th game in 1962) Most Consecutive Games Lost-4 (1963) Most Consecutive Conference Games Won-60 (1952 through 1956) Most Consecutive Conference Games Lost-2 (1943) Most Consecutive Shutouts Won-7 (1938) Most Consecutive Shutouts Lost-2 (1943) Individual Career Records Scoring Touchdowns-28 by Al Frazier (2 years, 1955-56) Total Points-205 by Al Frazier (2 years, 1955-56) Field Goals-27 by Greg Coleman (1972-75) Extra Point Kicks-76 by Greg Coleman (1972-75) Total Points by Kicking-157 by Greg Coleman (1972-75) Miscellaneous Best Extra Point Kick Percentage-79 (76-96) by Greg Coleman (1972-75) Best Field Goal Percentage-51 (27-53) by Greg Coleman (1972-75) Interceptions-22 by Curtis Parnell (1973-76) Passing Most Attempts-418 by Steve Scruggs (1967-70) Most Completions-232 by Steve Scruggs (1967-70) Most Yards-2981 by Steve Scruggs (1967-70) Most Touchdowns-31 by James Tullis (1960-63) Most Interceptions Thrown-25 by Steve Scruggs (1967-70) Best Percentage-56 (232-418) by Steve Scruggs (1967-70) Receiving Most Receptions-71 by Al Sykes (.1966-69) Most YARDS-1038 by Al Sykes (1966-69) Most Touchdowns-10 by John Eason (1964-67) Most Receptions by Halfback-58 by Hubert Ginn (1966-69)

67 Longest Plays Touchdown Run-98 yards by, Willie Galimore vs. Allen University (1956) Touchdown Run by Quarterback-97 by Steve Scruggs vs. North Carolina A&T (1969) Field Goal-52 yards by Greg Coleman vs. Kentucky State University (1975) Punt-89 yards by Tyrone Williams vs. Tampa (1972) Scoring Pass Reception-81 yards by Al Sykes vs. North Carolina A&T (1969) Interception Return-92 yards by Otis Collier vs. Tennessee State (1967) Kickoff Return-87 yards by Willie, Galimore vs. Bethune-Cookman (1956) Punt Return-95 yards by Leory Hardee vs. South Carolina State (1958) Single-Season Team Records Attendance Tallahassee Games (4)-69,331 (1976) FAMU as Host Team (6)-138,124 (1969) Season (9 Games)-187,769 (1969) Season (11 Games)-189,637 (1975) Scoring Offense Most Points-515 (10 games, 1960) Fewest Points-31 -(7 games, 1943) Most Touchdowns-71 (1959) Fewest Touchdowns-S (1943). Largest Winning Point Spread-473 (FAMU 506, Opponents 33, 1961) Smallest Winning Point Spread-24 (FAMU 245, Opponents 221, 1966) Largest Losing Point Spread-113 (Opponents 144, FAMU 31, 1943) Smallest Losing Point Spread-7 (Opponents 194, FAMU 187.,1970) Scoring Defense Most Points Allowed-251 (11 games, 197 Fewest Points Allowed-7 (8 games, 1938) Most Touchdowns Allowed-34 (11 game s,1971) Fewest TouchdownsAllowed-i (8 games, 1938) Rushing Offense Rushing Defense Most Yards-3325 (1957) Most Yards Allowed-i919 (1972) Fewest Yards-501 (1943) Fewest Yards Alowed-396 (1959) Most Attempts-615 (1972) Most Attempts Allowed-509 (1958) Fewest Attempts-347 (1964) Fewest Attempts Allowed-272 (1957) Passing Offense Passing Defense Most Attempts-219 (1970) Most Attempts Allowed-314 (1976) Fewest Attempts-69 (1957) Fewest Attempts Alowed-140 (1957) Most Completions-i28 (1970) Most Completions Allowed-i 46 (1976) Fewest Completions-24 (1957) Fewest Completions Allowed-35 (1958) Most Yards-1889 (1967) Most Yards Allowed-i833(196) Fewest Yards-458 (1974) Fewest Yards Alowed-543 (1957) Most Interceptions Thrown-2i (1963) Most Interceptions Made-30 (1959 & 61.) Fewest Interceptions Thrown-i (1957) Fewest Interceptions Made-li (1956 & 58) Fumbles FAMU Opponents Most Made-39 (1975) Most Made-39 (1972) Fewest Made-25 (1969) Fewest Made-18 (1957 & 58) Most Lost-25 (1972) Most Lost-25 (i972) Fewest Lost-i5 (1975) Fewest Lost-4 (1958) Most Opponents' Recovered-25 (1972)

68 Penalties FAMU Opponents Most Tines Penalized-95 (1973) Most Times Penalized-102 (1973) Fewest Times Penalized-61 (1956) Fewest Times Penalized-52 (1956) Most Yar(ds Penalized-1063 (1971) Most Yards Penalized-1029 (1973) Fewest Yards Penalized-546 (1957) Fewest Yards Penalized-282 (1957)

FAM4U Punting PuntingOpponents Most Punts-71 (1973) Most Punts-73 (1959) Fewest Punts-i18 (1956) Fewest Punts-40 (1969) Most Yards-2647 (1973) Most Yards-2588 (1975) Fewest Yards-778 (1956) Fewest Yards-1356 (1969) Highest Average-41.9 (1967) Highest Average-38.9 (1971) Lowest Average-27.8 (1957) Lowest Average-27.6 (1959) FFirst Downs . Most Made-198 (1962) Fewest Made-69 (1943) Most Allowed-183 (1976) Fewest Allowed-53 (1938) Tootal Offense Most Yards Made-4053 (1956) Fewest Yards Made-996 (1943) Most Yards Allowed-3448 (1976) Fewest Yards Allowed-951 (1938) Miscellaneous Most Shutouts Won-7 (1938) Most Shutouts Lost-3 (1936) Most Games Won-10 (1953, 59 & 61) Fewest Games Won-i (1943) Most Games Lost-6 (1972 & 73)

Single-Game Te Am Records

Attendance Orange Blossom Classic-47,191 (1961 vs. Jackson State, Orange Bowl, Miami) Tampa Classic-46,477 (1969 vs. Tampa, Tampa Stadium) Tallahassee Game-27,500 (1975 vs. Beth une-Cookman, Campbell Stadium) Bragg Stadium-17,500 (1974 vs. Tuskegee) Scoring Offense Most Points-97 vs. Bethune-Cookman (1960) Most Touchdowns-14 vs. Bethune-Cookman (1960) Most Extra Point Kicks-9 vs. Bethune-Cookman (1960) Most Total Extra Poits-i3 vs. Bethune-Cookman (1960) Scoring Defense Most Points Alowed-59 by Southern University (1954) Most Touchdowns Allowed-9 by Southern University (1954). Most Extra Point Kicks Alowed-6 each by Tampa & Tennessee State (1971) Most Total Extra Points Allowed-8 by Tennessee State (1971) Rushing Offense Most 'Attempts-68 vs. Morris Brown (1974) Fewest Atteppts--35 vs. Alabama A&M (1970) Most Yards"1476 vs. Maryland State (1956) Fewest Yards-(-93) vs. Alcorn A&M (1968)

69 Rushing Defense Most Attempts Allowed-65 by Jacksonville State (1970) Fewest Attempts Allowed-23 by Morris Brown (1974) Most Yards Allowed-432 by Tampa (1971) Fewest Yards Allowed-(-48) by Bethune-Cookman (1968) Passing Offense Most Attempts-36 vs. Morris Brown (1970) Fewest Attempts-3 vs. Tampa (1974) Most Completions-20 vs. Morris Brown (1970) Most TD Passes-4 vs. North Carolina A&T (1963) Fewest Completions-O each vs. Howard (1974) & North Carolina A&T (1975) Most Yards--334 vs. Bethune-Cookman (1967) Fewest Yards-O each vs. Howard (1974) & North Carolina A&T (1975) Most Interceptions Thrown-4 each vs. Southern (1967 & 70) &Tennessee State (1971) Passing Defense Most Attempts Allowed-36 by Tennessee State (1971) Fewest Attempts Allowed-5 by Bethune-Cookman (1974) Most Completions Allowed-23 by Tampa (1969) Most TD Completions Allowed-4 each by Alcorn. A&M (1968), Southern (1970) & Tennessee State (1973) Fewest Completions Allowed-O by Southern (1969) Most Yards Allowed-423 by Tampa (1969) Fewest Yards Allowed-(-5) by Bethune-Cookman (1969) Most Interceptions Made--9 vs. Wiley College (1959) Fumbles FAMU Most Made-9 each vs. North Carolina A&T (1968) & Jacksonville State (1970) Most Lost-5 vs. North Carolina A&T (1968) Most Opponent's Recovered -9 vs. North Carolina A&T (1968) Opponents Most Made-13 by North Carolina A&T (1968) Most Lost-9 by North Carolina A&T (1968) Penalties FAMU Most Times Penalized-16 vs. Bethune-Cookman (1968) Fewest Times Penalized-2 vs. Bethune-Cookman (1976) Most Yards Penalized-212 vs. Bethune-Cookman (1970) Fewest Yards Penalized-10 vs. Bethune-Cookman (1976) Opponents Most Times Penalized-15 by Albany State (1973) Fewest Times Penalized-1 by Morris Brown (1959) Most Yards Penalized-202 by Southern (1973) Fewest Yards Penalized-5 by Morris Brown (1959) Punting FAMU Most Punts-12 vs. North Carolina Central (1973) Highest Average-50.0 vs. Morris Brown (1969) Lowest Average-20.5 vs. Lincoln (1955) Opponents Most Punts-12 by Central State (1964) Highest Average-55.6 by Allen University (1965)

70 First Downs Most Made-32 vs. Bethune-Cookman (1969) Most Allowed-24 by Tennessee State (1967) Fewest Made-7 vs. North Carolina A&T (1971) Fewest Allowed-2 by Morris Brown (1964) Total Offense Most Yards Made-514 vs. Bethune-Cookman (1969) Most Allowed-561 by Tampa (1969) Fewest Made-106 each vs. Tennessee State (1965) & North Carolina Central (1973) Fewest Allowed-(-39) by Morris Brown (1973)

Individual Single-Season Records

Rushing Most Attempts-196 by James Rackley (1974) Most Yards-881 by James Rackley (1974) Best Average (Minimum 50 Carries)-12.5by Al Frazier (1955) Most Touchdowns-15 each by Willie Galimore (1956) and James Rackley (1971) Passing Most Attempts-216 by Steve Scruggs (1970) Most Completions-128 by Steve Scruggs (1970) Best Percentage-59.3 (128-216) by Steve Scruggs (1970) Most Touchdowns-15 by James Tullis (1963) Most Yards-1576 by Steve Scruggs (1970) Receiving Most Receptions-50 by Al Sykes (1970) Most Yards-694 by Al Sykes (1970) Most Touchdown-10 by John Eason (1967) Interceptions Most Made-7 each by Major Hazelton (1966), Leroy Charlton (1969) & Curtis Parnell (1975) Most Return Yards-186 by Calvin Lang (1964) Scoring Most Points-118 by Al Frazier (1956) Most Touchdowns-16 each by Willie Galimore & Al Frazier (1956) Most Conversions Kicking-27 by Horace Lovett (1969) Most Conversions Running-6 by Ernie Hart (1964) Most Conversions Passing-7 by Ken Riley (1967) Most Total Conversions-28 by Horace Lovett (1969) Most Field Goal Attempts-27 by Greg Coleman (1975) Most Field Goals Made-16 by Greg Coleman (1975) Miscellaneous Most Kickoff Return Yards-690 by Joe Williams (1965) Most Kickoff Returns-24 by Joe Williams (1965) Most Punt Returns-22 by Joe Williams (1967) and Curt Parnell (1975) Most Times Punted-65 by John Champion (1971) Most Punting Yards-2591 by John Champion (1971) Best Punting Average (Minimum 30 Punts)-43.3 by John Eason (1966)

71 Individual Single-Game Records

Rushing FAMU Most Attempts-29 by James Rackley vs. Kentucky State (1971) Most Yards-295 by Willie Galimore vs. Maryland State (1955) Opponents Most Attempts-32 by Boyce Callahan, Jacksonville State (1970) Most Yards-224 by Boyce Callahan, Jacksonville State (1970) Passing FAMU Most Attempts-36 by Steve Scruggs vs. Morris Brown (1970) Most Completions-20 by Steve Scruggs vs. Morris Brown (1970) Most Consecutive Completions-9 by Steve Scruggs to AI Sykes vs. Bethune-Cookman (1969) Most Yards-276 by Steve Scruggs vs. Morris Brown (1970) Best Percentage-77.7 (14 of 18) by Ken Riley vs. Bethune-Cookman (1968) Longest Completion-81 yards by Steve Scruggs to Al Sykes vs. North Carolina A&T (1969) Most Touchdowns--4 by James Tullis vs. North Carolina A&T (1963) Most Interceptions Thrown-4 by Ken Riley vs. Southern (1967) Opponents Most Attempts-47 by Jim DelGaizo, Tampa (1969) Most Completions-23 by Jim DelGaizo, Tampa (1969) Most Yards-423 by Jim DelGaizo, Tampa (1969) Best Percentage-57.1 (16 of 28) by Buddy Carter, Tampa (1970) Longest Completion-85 yards by Matt Reed to Frank Lewis, Grambling (1969) Most Touchdowns-4 by Marvin Weeks, Alcorn (1968) Most Interceptions Thrown-5 each by Dave Boone, Tennessee State (1963) and Onree Jackson, Alabama A&M (1968) Receiving FAMU Most Receptions-9 by Al Sykes vs. Bethune-Cookman (1969) Most Consecutive Receptions-9 by Al Sykes vs. Bethune-Cookman (1969) Most Yards-101 by Al Sykes vs. North Carolina A&T (1969) Opponents Most Receptions-8 by James Sliker, Tampa (1969) Most Consecutive Receptions-4 by James Sliker, Tampa (1969) Most Yards-119 by James Sliker, Tampa (1969) Scoring Most Touchdowns-4 by Willie Galimore vs. Tennessee State (1956) Most Points-24 by Willie Galimore vs. Tennessee State (1956) Most Field Goals-4 by Greg Coleman vs. Alabama State (1975) Most Conversions-5 by Al Frazier vs. Xavier, New Orleans (1956) Longest Plays Allowed Touchdown Run-80 yards by Alfred Haywood, Bethune-Cookman (1969) Interception Return-77 yards by Ed Nesbitt, North Carolina A&T (1956) Kickoff Return-94 yards by Leonard Duncan, South Carolina State (1973) Punt Return-83 Yards by Nolan Smith, Tennessee State (1963)

72 MISCELLANY FAMU' ALL-AMERICANS

Eugene Bragg (back), 1926; Henry James Tullis (back), 1963; Butler (back), 1938. Alphonso Varner (tackle), 1951. Solomon Calhoun (tackle), 1934; Vernon Wilder (tacklei. 1957; Clarence Childs (back), 1959, 1960; Archie Williams (center). 1964: Felix Leroy Cromartie (back), 1945; Carl Williams (back), 1974; Jim Williams Crowell (guard), 1956, 1957; Ulysses (back), 1948; Macon Williams (back), Curtis (back), 1948. 1942; Willie Wyche (tackle), 1958. David Daniels (tackle), 1965; Alfred Charles Young (center), 1975. Denson (end), 1963; C. J. DeValt (center), 1935. John Eason (end), 1967; James Everett (back), 1934, 1935. Adolphus Frazier (back), 1955, 1956. Willie Galimore (back), 1954, 1955, 1956; R. R. Gant (guard), 1941; Wilbur Gary (center), 1947; Howard Gentry (tackle), 1941; Hubert Ginn (back), David Daniels Al Denson 1969; Calvin Gladden (tackle), 1955; Robert "Pete" Griffin (center), 1938. Leroy Hardee (back), 1967; Akin Hepburn (back), 1952; William Hor- ton (end), 1940; John A. Howard (back), 1944. Bernard Ingraham (back), 1945. Tom Jones (back), 1938. William Kenchon (center), 1951; John Eason Costa Kitties (end), 1950. Henry Lawrence (tackle), 1972, 1973; Horace Lovett (guard), 1969. Jimmy McCaskill (center), 1969; Alphonso McKeekins (guard), 1937; Samuel Marshall (guard), 1953; Jesse Mays (end), 1939; Curtis Miranda (center), 1961; Bradley Mitchell (end), 1947, 1948; Theo Montgomery tHubert Ginn Pete Griffin (back), 1946; James Moore (back, 1952. Murray Neely (tackle), 1938. Robert Paremore (back), 1961, 1962; Frankie Poole (linebacker), 1974, 1975; Nathaniel Powell (end), 1947. James Rackley (back), 1974; Arthur Robinson (end), 1964. Stan Strachan (back), 1939. C Urtis4 Miranda Art Robinson PRO HONOR ROLL FAMU Graduates Active in Professional Football

Cleveland Browns Grug Coln a punter- icer.k grd it tree agent, 19'77. Los Angeles Rams Mel. in Roger>, linebhaker. inedl .a tree agent, 19-6. Miami Dolphins Hubert Ginn, accquired in trade tromn Baltimore Colts, 1975.

Minnesota Vikings Charles Coodrurnm, oftenie guard. ratted in 9th rount. 19'. New York Giants Ralph Hill. center, signed as tree agent. 1975. Kenny Mullens, defensie tackle, dratted in 9th round, 1977. Oakland Raiders Henry Lawrence, offensive tackle, dratted in first round, 1974. Pittsburgh Steelers Glen Edwards, safety, signed as free agent, 1971. St. Louis Cardinals Roger Finnie, offensive tackle, acquired in trade from NewYork iJets in 1974

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lienr~ [astreIe'l (Jaialdlll Raiders CiiLh~rl itk~~ 1i THE FABULOUS MARCHING "100" BAND

From its meager beginnings in 1892, the FAMU Band has become an institu- tion of learning and a legend of memory for thousands. Its program and struc- ture are diversified-yet specialized. Its motto is "Perfection in music, highest quality of character, and precision in marching." From 1892 until the early 1940's, the FAMU Band flourished. The outbreak of World War II heavily drained the male population on the campus and a 16- piece band played only for the traditional line of march to the chapel. After the war, FAMU, like the nation, began rebuilding internally and heal- ing the wounds imposed by war. The man chosen forthe task of rebuilding the band was William P. Foster, who joined the faculty as directorof bands in 1946. Young Foster's influence and persuasive powers were soon felt and respected on the campus. Soon followed the rapid development of the Marching "100," a name that would later become internationally famous. Foster departed from standard band tactics and techniques and began a series of innovations and experiments that have earned the envy and imitation of bands throughout the nation. Perhaps its first and greatest single innovation was the Marching "100's" in- troduction of its "spine-tingling" fast cadence. In contrast to its "slow-one" counterparts that range from 24 to 80 steps per minute, the fast cadence has been clocked on numerous occasions at a fantastic 329 steps per minute. Other creative innovations and/or elaborations on traditional techniques include intricate dance steps emphasizing "mass movement" as opposed to "'static footwork," fancy arm, leg and instrument movements, deceptive fac- ing movements, four dimensional figures formations, quick changeor"neon- flash" formations, precision drill, kaleidoscopic patterns and dance steps in- terwoven into one concise routine, arranging and scoring techniques to yield a spectrum of sound comparable to that of a symphonic band, and a full per- cussion ensemble as opposed to the usual snare drum, cymbal combination. Perhaps the first signal honor that gave national recognition to the band was an invitation and subsequent participation in the 1950 Festival of States Annual Parade, becoming the first Negro band to be so honored in the then 29-year- old festival. The group made its national television debut during the 1963 Pro Playoff Bowl in Miami's Orange Bowl Stadium in January. The demand was so great after the unprecedented half-time and post-game shows that the group was invited back the following year. Both performances were carried live national- ly by CBS Sports. just two weeks prior to its second performance at the Pro Playoff Bowl, the band became international in its acclaim when it performed in Nassau, Bahamas, on a cultural exchange program. The FAMU Band made its third national TV appearance at the NFL Cham- pionship Game in Cleveland (Ohio) Stadium December 27, 1964. This perfor- mance was witnessed by 78,000 people in the stadium and a TV audience es- timated at 70,000,000. Tributes from all over the country came in, lauding the members for such a superb performance.

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Would you believe the first Orange Blossom Classic was conceived less than two weeks prior to that first game between Florida A&M and Howard Univer- sity in 1933? Well, it was, and if it weren't for the fast moving and talking ofthe lateJ. R. E. Lee, Jr., there probably would be no OBC today. Lee said the idea was not original but it was he who thought of developing it for Florida. "I really conceived the idea because we used to play at Howard in an annual Thanksgiving Day Classic," he once said, "and I thought we could develop the same thing in Florida. We knew thata top notch opponentwould be the key to its success or failure so our first choice'was Howard." There was little doubt that Howard was a worthy opponent and would be a magic drawing card, but things weren't quite that simple, "When we invited them they turned us down because they were playing Lincoln University on the Thursday night before our scheduled OBC, which was to be played two nights later," Lee said. "After being turned down by the Howard Athletic Association I contacted Emmitt J. Scott, secretary-treasurer at Howard, and did a little bargaining. I told him I'd have a pullman coach waiting in Atlantic City when they finished their Thursday game and all they'd have to do was board. They agreed. If they had turned down that offer there would be no Classic today," Lee added. According to Lee, that first OBC game was played at Jacksonville's Myrtle Ave. Baseball Park before a capacity crowd of 2,000. The Rattlers won, 9-6. In a few years the OBC had outgrown the Myrtle Ave. Park. Meanwhile, the Gator Bowl was built. "We tried to get the Gator Bowl, but they wouldn't let us have it," he said. So, the OBC was moved to Orlando's Tinker Field, which had a capacity of 6,000. The fast-rising popularity of the Classic soon was demanding new quarters and another move was made...this time to Tampa's Phillips Field with its 16,000 seats. Here the OBC prospered until FAMU was invited to use Miami's Orange Bowl in 1947. That first appearance in the Orange Bowl drew 17,000. Traditionally, the spectacular has been the Black Rose Bowl, the ultimate in Black college post-season football. The Rattlers' opponents have been the class of the Black colleges. In 1970, however, OBC officials demonstrate4 the progressive attitude of the Classic by breaking tradition and inviting Jackson- ville (Ala.) State, the first predominantly white team ever to participate in the event.

78 FAMU'S OBC SCORING RECORD (Won 24, Lost 18, Tied 1)

Year Opponent Score Winner 1933 Howard University 9-6 Florida A&M 1934 Virginia State 13-12 Florida A&M 1935 Kentucky State 19-10 Kentucky State 1936 Prairie View 25-0 Prairie View 1937 Hampton Institute 25-20 Florida A&M 1938 Kentucky State 9-7 Florida A&M 1939 Wiley College 42-0 Florida A&M 1940 Wilberforce University 0-0 Tie 1941 Tuskegee Institute 15-7 Florida A&M 1942 Texas College 12-6 Florida A&M 1943 Hampton Institute 39-0 Hampton 1944 Virginia State 19-6 Virginia State 1945 Wiley College 32-6 Wiley 1946 Lincoln University 20-14 Lincoln 1947 Hampton Institute 7-0 Florida A&M 1948 Virginia Union 10-6 Virginia Union 1949 North Carolina A&T 20-14 North Carolina A&T 1950 Central State 13-6 Central State 1951 North Carolina College 67-6 Florida A&M 1952 Virginia State 29-7 Florida A&M 1953 Prairie View 33-27 Prairie View 1954 Maryland State 67-19 Florida A&M 1955 Grambling 28-21 Grambling 1956 Tennessee State 41-39 Tennessee State 1957 Maryland State 27-21 Florida A&M 1958 Prairie View 26-8 Prairie View 1959 Prairie View 28-7 Florida A&M 1960 Langston University 40-26 Florida A&M 1961 Jackson State 14-8 Florida A&M 1962 Jackson State 22-6 Jackson State 1963 Morgan State 30-7 Florida A&M 1964 Grambling 42-15 Florida A&M 1965 Morgan Etate 36-7 Morgan State 1966 Alabama A&M 43-26 Florida A&M 1967 Grambling 28-25 Grambling 1968 Alcorn A&M 36-9 Alcorn 1969 Grambling 23-19 Florida A&M 1970 Jacksonville (Ala.) State 21-7 Jacksonville State 1971 Kentucky State 27-9 Florida A&M 1972 Maryland Eastern Shore 41-21 Florida A&M 1973 South Carolina State 23-12 Florida A&M 1974 Howard University 17-13 Florida A&M 1975 Kentucky State 40-13 Florida A&M 1976 Central State (Ohio) 26-21 Florida A&M 79 RENFROE, SIMS TO BROADCAST GAMES

()th ll( ( hi( o Renfroe again will be the oice of the Rattlers for the 1977 tootball seasjon. He will be joined at the mike by analyst Zeke Sims. Noted tor his unique style that makes every Rattler game exciting, regardless of the score, Renfroe has inspired newspaper stories and magazine ,irticles by reporters who (all him "one of a kind." Tallahas-ie's WANM again will be the flagship station for the network and will be joined by %AMBM in Miami Beach; WOKB, Orlando; WERD,Jackson- ville; 'WTMP, I ampa; and W BOP, Pensacola. Tallahassee radio station WGLF- I M will air all Rattler night gaimes. Renfroe i an 11-year veteran of sportscasting in the Southern Inter- Sollegiate Athletic Conferen(e. He was a football and baseball star at Atlanta's (lark ( ollege, from where he went on to play professional baseball in Vene/uela, Mexic o, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. He also played for the Amer ican minor league Kansas City Monarchs and Cleveland Buckeyes. HIe )beg'anhis sports(asti ng career after his stint in pro baseball and work- 'd his wa,, up to Georgia's top play-by-play announcer as judged by the ,\,so iaed Pr ess, winni ng over such announcers as Milo Hamilton, formerly of the Atlamit Braves, and Skip Caray of the Braves and Atlanta Hawks. Renrtie keeps a busy schedule and is one of Atlanta's best-known sports tl9ures. IHe is sports director of Radio Station WIGO and was recently named publi( relations director of the SIAC. During football season he hosts a weekly ele,,sison show, "Chico's Whistle," featuring SIAC football on Atlanta's ( hairnel 17 irns, is a 1967 graduate of FAMU with a major in physical education. He Sa, a three year starter under Jake Gaither and earned letters in both football ,dr wrestling. After leaving FAMU, Sims was invited to tryout with the Denver Brirom( o, then of the old AFL. idh i rilov employed as a program supervisor with the Florida Department (, ( Iimmier e, Di uision of Employment Security, Bureau of Employment Ser- 1( , ni lallhassee. Sims is active in numerous organizations affiliated with I \\tl , ,u h ia the Former FAMU Gridders, Inc., FAMU Alumni Association, i I AMLJ sports Hall of FAME Steering Committee. His knowledge of the t:,Jini hould provide listeners with interesting and informative insights into ithe siritgi. isand deployments used by the coaches. It look, like another championship year for the Rattler Network. Don't : iie ex( iting play. ~o $;~ "; ::p~T - -:-i

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Coach Rudy Hubbard (left) proudly displays Orange Blossom Classic cham- pionship trophy his Rattlers won by outlasting Central State of Ohio, 26-21. Hubbard is undefeated in OBC play.