Fangs Up

The Florida Classic is normally the culmination of Football season and it is honestly a celebration that draws thousands while bringing in Millions of Dollars. The game is a celebration of two institutions who have an intense rivalry which borders on hatred and sibling rivalry. Also FAMU President Marva Johnson has officially started on the job and here is hoping she succeeds. So far the PR trail...

Let us Break Bread and talk about some FAMU Stuff on a Friday! The FAMU vs Alabama A&M game has quietly become one of the better games in the SWAC to attend or watch. The schools are in a space in which they are not able to become rivals but are also similar enough to make this a fun space to be in for both fan bases. And the age old question is if all money is good money comes into the questi...

FAMU vs UAPB is the quintessential definition of a trap game. And FAMU fans can no longer state that trap games do not exist as we found out the hard way at home. But this is a game that many in the fanbase would circle as a potential blow out but for what reasons could it be a blowout? All while FAMU basketball & football continue to blaze the recruiting trail. Additionally Rattler Boosters s...

FAMU vs Jackson State has quickly become one of the top four rivalries in the SWAC. This is honestly a happy accident that has been the result of adding one of the largest HBCU brands in the nation into a conference that had the luxury of having the other most polarizing brand within its ranks. Well this annual game has been the defacto SWAC Championship for nearly a half decade and a new power po...

One of the best traditional rivalries between fanbases is FAMU vs Southern. Two Schools that share a ton of similarities. Two Elite Bands, Two tradition rich football brands that are both in the Capitol city of the state who share the city with a major PWI. The similarities on and off the field create the perfect rivalry at what is one of the best atmospheres in HBCU sports. #FangsUp #FAMU #HBCU #...

An advocate is a person who supports or promotes the interest of a cause or a group. And while I’m not the biggest fan of the rock we have landed on, I do believe we have to now mine like hell to get whatever resources we can from it. So while advocating for the president might be a reach, let's give some ideas as to how this relationship can be mutually beneficial while also understanding that we...

The 2025 Homecoming for FAMU could be extremely interesting for many, especially those who plan to use this event to monetize the weekend. Hotel prices will likely stay at the same rate but the question of how many will stay away in protest becomes apparent as many have vowed to reduce the amount of support they give to FAMU. The game will hopefully be packed and the atmosphere will definitely be...

It is definitely not a Rivalry but at the end of FAMU’s time in the MEAC one of the must watch games was North Carolina Central. This game was good for a close outcome and was the game that many of us predicted would be the matchup for the Celebration Bowl. Well the Celebration Bowl predictions proved to be just that, but we do get what could be a battle between two of the top teams in HBCU footba...

“Keep knocking at the Devil’s Door and eventually he will answer you” is my favorite quote from the movie Four Brothers and last year FAMU had Mississippi Valley answer the calls that this team would not lose to Valley; better yet end a streak against the likes of MVSU. Well the Rattlers will be traveling to Atlanta to play against MVSU in the Benz. Last time FAMU played in the Benz it was a great...

Talib Qwele has a song titled country cousins and in this case these are two sets of country cousins that love to play fight! FAMU and Alabama State is the best little rivalry that most people sleep on in the SWAC. These two schools are so similar and are closer than most people realize. The two schools also have histories that are at times shared or mirror each other. Let us look at the Alabama S...

FAMU came out of yesterday's BOT meeting with a ton of frustration on some issues but also some much needed transparency on other issues. And of course the conversation over the President elect’s contract caused a good amount of consternation. But the clock keeps ticking and the question of what would the SWAC be without FAMU? FAMU continues to be the news source that keeps giving all this whi...

FAMU vs FAU is the second game of the season and both teams are battling for supremacy in the classroom and on the field. Back to back weeks in which FAMU will be playing games in South Florida but this time against a program which should prove to be a formidable foe and who may even be more talented than FAMU. We also find ourselves in a place as FAMU Alumni that we ask the question if unificatio...

The Orange Blossom Classic is the season opener and what is Miami without a good party? But the party only goes well if we win and the last time FAMU played Howard it was for the Celebration Bowl in Atlanta at the end of the Season. This time the team opens the season in a rivalry which will allow the fans between the two schools to show who has the better party and who has the better team. We als...

For the third or fourth time this year FAMU seems to have recruited QB 1.  This time it looks like Jett Peddy might be the man who will lead the team in Orange and Green. Also many FAMUANS are doing the Texas Two-Step in Frisco, Texas at the NAA Convention.  Let us hope that funds get raised and the big money donors decide to leave some funds for Mother FAMU. #FangsUp #FAMU #HBCU #HBCUdigital

A tough way to finish a season for the FAMU baseball team ends what was an exhilarating season. Despite the best wishes of the FAMU faithful the season has come to an end. The other sports have been working to rebuild the rosters, basketball landed a 6’11 Center and football has made a concerted effort to retake South Florida for the Orange and the Green. Good Times for a Good Distraction. #FangsU...

The common adage is that elections have consequences and FAMUans are seeing this first hand. Activity or lack thereof has resulted in a presidential hire which has unified Rattler Nation against a common opponent. During this time of unity within the ranks we are also seeing additions to the FAMU athletic teams. It is always a good time to be a Rattler but now is a better time to organize and crea...

After an Election that we feel was rigged, what is the next step for FAMU Alumni?  Withholding funds will be an option for some and doing more for the university will work for others.  Rattler Nation is right to feel like it was betrayed for pieces of silver, but the question of now what has to be asked.  And while this is extremely frustrating and even disheartening, the opioids of the masses con...

But outside of the presidential search we see that the Rattlers continue to build upon the foundation to bring home championships . FAMU Track made a huge comeback and the Women's Basketball team has made some huge moves. Looking to see how the selection process goes in some areas while we build back better in others. #FangsUp #FAMU #HBCU #HBCUdigital

Mothers Day is for Family so we will see you on Monday to talk about this weekend in FAMU Athletics and some of the events to come on campus.  Good Times on Campus while many are keeping an eye on what appears to be a rigged presidential search.   #FAMU #FangsUp #HBCU #HBCUdigital

The FAMU lady Rattlers are fighting to stay alive in the SWAC tournament! While this is taking Place the other sports are waiting on deck. The Track team starts the SWAC Championship on Sunday and the Golf team is about to prepare for the NCAA tournament. We have also seen several players get offered to become the next crop of FAMU Rattler Football players which is very exciting for all those that...

A Line from Stay Schemin is by Rick Ross & Drake inspired the show topic.  But FAMU basketball has seen some commitments come in during a time that both the Men and Women are rebuilding; rebuilding with similar expectation but different levels of stress.  Also FAMU Tennis fought hard but fell short and FAMU Golf prepared to take a ride that may be shorter than a par 4 course from FAMU itself. ...

The NFL Draft has concluded and it looks like the question of if a FAMU player would get drafted has been answered. The Football program has concluded spring activities and is now working to solidify its roster after the attrition of the transfer portal. Additionally Golf & Tennis wait to hear where they will be playing next while the stick sports are on two different streaks. Also what is up...

FAMU welcomed Charlie Ward as its new head Basketball Coach and so far it seems like the community is behind the new coach. Beyond naming a new Coach Golf & Tennis Teams have brought home SWAC Championships to Mother FAMU And the Softball team beat up on the Wildcats while the baseball team got swept. In the words of Jahiem “Let’s Talk About It” #FAMU #FangsUp #HBCU #HBCUdigital

Hattie Alexander will be on the show to talk about her aspirations to be the 3rd VP for the FAMU National Alumni Association. Additionally we are coming off of a Spring Game which has shown that hope Springs Eternal for those who might believe that this team could be something special going forward.  Additionally the Stick sports are at the top of the conference and we will get to see the Baseball...

It is too easy to name something The Real McCoy so I will tease that concept for our guest Eleanor McCoy who is running for 2nd VP of the FAMU National Alumni Association and is coming here to talk about her desire to attain this position. Additionally the news that FAMU Head Basketball Coach Patrick Crarey is leaving for Grambling has hit the airwaves. We will welcome friend of the Show from the...