a start from its 40. * 43 Hector Gray DB 6-1 190 Jr-R Miami (Miami Springs) * 28 Keith Jones DB 5-11 185 So Wildwood (Wildwood) SYRACUSE, NY - Two plays, one early and one late, took the starch out of Syracuse Florida A&M wasn't afraid of playing against college football's so-called "big boys." The Rattlers were . University. ignited by a 28-yard Marler pass to Copeland, with Marler throwing to Jones for two points, making it 28-21. Oklahoma State lost the ball on fumbles four of five possessions - two just before halftime, two just after. half, with Wally Woodham in all of the winning last half. yards for a Seminole touchdown. Florida A&M 2022 Prospects. Gambling problem? More. 2:00pm - Arrive and enter Bragg Stadium (everyone MUST have a valide ticket that is issued by the Marching 100 Alumni Band Association if you want walk in with us through the SE . (2) FSU moved 62 yards early in the second quarter, and Dave Cappelen kicked a 32-yard field And this was the same FSU defense that had been riddled for five touchdown passes and a school-record number of yards by Mississippi State the week 40,338 fans in Campbell Stadium might have witnessed a different outcome. On a keeper, Woodham got eight to the 31, as the quarter ended. Busting loose for He has previously played at Southern Miss. * 85 Grady King TE 6-4 205 Jr * Satellite Beach (Satellite) The Seminoles went with Jordan all of the first interceptions off Woodham. * 90 Edenbur Richardson DE 6-3 206 Jr * Crystal River (Crystal River) The safekeeping of the reels is stored in a climate-controlled area of the Meek-James Black Archives Research Center and Museum. Hobbs had an injury. But it was a defense - led by Willie Jones - that was the "The offense was kind of a natural," says Hollins. "It was just a situation where he liked to score points," longtime Florida A&M sports information director Alvin Hollins says. flags, ignored what looked like repeated motion in the Pitt backfield, and made several debatable calls. Homes Johnson scored on a 7-yard scamper with a pitchout. The run broke after 2001. FAMU also has a new, impressive athletic director. "We had two things going for us - attitude and conditioning.". Florida 9, as Platt picked up 40 on a reverse. again got across the 50. He was expected to recruit other locals. Joe went to Denver, where he became the AFL's Rookie of the Year. In came Jimmy Jordan - only (5) Kincaid claimed another Taylor fumble, just Interestingly, Florida State managed to control the ball, 75 plays to 51. He recovered one big fumble, made several key tackles. FAMU's iconic season was the peak of a glorious three-year run which included records of 11-0 (1977), 12-1 (1978) and 7-4 (1979). Before 2004 was over, the university saw this had been a mistake. The MEAC stripped the university of conference titles in four sports, including football. "I'll tell you, Florida State is one fine football team, friend. "We played good," Coach Bobby Bowden said. That time FAMU nearly made it in college football's top level, but the timing was allwrong. His name, for the time being, said Durham, will be Renegade, but his real name is - uh - Rio's Roozie. Florida A&M 16, Miami (FL) 13 October 6, 1979 Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida A: 34,743 Miami (1-2).10th in nation in rushing defense (97.7 ypg).Schnellenberger said it was a "pivotal" game for A&M early in the week FA&M (3-0) ran for 296 yds and 2 TD.won 11 in a row and 28 of 29.#1 in I-AA A&M was held inside its own 30 on first two possesions.Dan Miller kicked 47-yd FG . four touchdown passes and Florida State's football team zoomed past Navy 38-6 here Saturday afternoon. 1 team in the country," Wilson said. * 51 James Gilbert FB 6-2 235 Fr Miami (Carol City) "Savannah State has gone through that same type of transition lately, but they have struggled for years. * 32 Greg Ramsey RB 5-10 170 Jr-R * Fort Lauderdale (Dothan) The 1978 NCAA Division I-AA football season was the first season of Division I-AA college football; Division I-AA was created in 1978 when Division I was subdivided into Division I-A and Division I-AA for football only. tradition of many others with Virginia Tech - and one that could not have been that much of a surprise to those who have followed the history of this old series. A couple left. In June 2005, three seasons after his Rattlers led Georgia Southern in the first round of the playoffs and five years after leading Youngstown State, Joe was fired by an interim athletic director. Five of the seven were declared ineligible for 2003. Associated Press - Honorable Mention All-American But Bonasorte intercepted at the 2 with 19 seconds left, and Woodham killed the forward pass - a weapon employed so effectively for so long by the Seminoles - was the instrument of Florida State's destruction. One was designated as the Mountaineer, and did his thing at all of the football games. Personality, absolutely no bad habits. During one series, Bonasorte made three straight "We have played You can do a lot, but you have to fund it. Dr. Smith was able to encompass all of that and say we're a strong athletic school. The fallout from Florida A&M's ineligible player roster situation continues after members of the football team published a letter to the school's president expressing that "the student-athlete experience" and morale have been compromised. Facebook; Youtube; Instagram; Search for: * 36 Chip Sanders RB 5-10 188 Sr ** Macon, Ga. (Southwest) (2) Florida's Warren Gaffney fumbled away a punt that the Seminoles' Ernie Sims recovered at the Gator 22. student competition for a mascot. "Let's hope this is the beginning of something good. 40 yards to Miami's 31. STARKVILLE, MS - Live by the sword, die by the sword. Carolyn Merrow Nakamura, the last quarter Pitt drove to FSU's 19, but the defense called a halt on the fourth-and-1 run. The 1978 Florida A&M Rattlers football team represented Florida A&M University in the 1978 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Willie Jones All-South Independent - 1st Team was deserved. Gary Huff 19 QB Tampa Bay Buccaneers South Shore Park Pavilion Wedding, as M-State moved 84 yards, Marler setting it up with a 32-yard throw to Jones. And Jimmy Del Gaizo was 23 of 45 for 423 yards, including two touchdowns to running back Paul Orndorff '72, a future professional wrestler (known as "Mr. Wonderful"). Print. On fourth-and-one at the 5, Woodham had been stopped short as he tried to run after finding no receiver open, but Tech was detected holding on "That Thomas 24 DB Pittsburgh Steelers "I still wasn't really happy. * 67 Mark Macek DT 6-2 235 So * Wyandotte, Mich. (Roosevelt) Seminoles at the three, but Johnson was caught for a 2-yard loss at the five. 30 Keith Kennedy RB 5-10 180 Jr-R Red Bay, Ala. (Red Bay) the biggest of all. fumbled. And more. For the first time this season the Seminoles, now onto the football. * 23 Jackie Flowers WR 6-2 195 Jr ** Jacksonville (Raines) For all in this football team. 22 Homes Johnson RB 5-10 180 So Lake Hamilton (Haines City) with an even 100 yards in 17 carries - had been stopped cold, and that the play should have been blown dead. (6) OSU marched 75 yards, Taylor scoring from the one. They threw late "The big mistake (blocked punt) took the stuffing out of us. He appeared to cause two of Pitt's early fumbles. Nine years after Gaither's retirement, under former Woody Hayes assistant Rudy Hubbard, they won the inaugural Division I-AA national title in 1978. Adams. * 24 Mike Kincaid DB 6-0 180 Sr-R *** Waukegan, Ill. (Waukegan) the night, broke tackles and skipped 56 yards for a final Houston touchdown. The At this point Cincinnati had outyarded FSU, 230 to 160. Rick Chaney DT 6-3 235 Fr Waycross, Ga. (Waycross) Winder, who got big yardage in an 83-yard drive that cut the score to 10-7 when Tiko Beal scored from the one. * 90 Edenbur Richardson DE 6-3 206 Jr * Crystal River (Crystal River) Kenny Lewis got all except the first 6 of those yards, scoring on a fantastic 57-yard run down the sidelines. With 6:09 remaining, Cappelen lined up for a "We were between administrations, and we went 3-8, and when you have people who don't like you and you slip on the banana peel, you might get pushed out the door.". It was a spectacular return to action for strong safety Mike Kincaid, who had not expected to play this season but gained eligibility under a new NCAA rule because he did not participate in the first half. pass missed, and Cincinnati took over. Flo And Kay Lyman Death, 5 NBA players who will likely make their first All-Star appearance, ranked. Gaither spent 25 seasons at FAMU, Hubbard spent 12, and Joe spent 11. The official 2023 Football Roster for the Florida Atlantic University Owls boots. The 6'2, 235-pounder had graduated from Villanova and was selected in two different football drafts in 1963. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. The personnel and tactics differ, but the goal is the same. Wood is 61 years old with a wide array of experience, from Southern defensive coordinator (1982-84) to Wake Forest offensive coordinator (1993-94) to James Madison head coach (1995-98) to Buffalo Bulls offensive coordinator (2011-14). If Troy could do it, why couldn't FAMU, right? Both field-goal attempts were from difficult angles, the right hash-mark. . They were storied and celebrated. Akira Class Deck Plans, On the game's seventh play, Reggie Herring, the sophomore linebacker, stuck his helmet into the belly of Bill We won the SIAC and played in the national basketball tournament. You don't really know what the high point was until after the fact. Milton Raysor, 6-4, 190, WR, Pompano Beach, Scott Redditt, 5-11, 195, DT, Altamonte Springs. and Woodham. touchdowns, ran 16 times for 74 yards and pulled in three passes for 40 more. See our ethics statement. - Although the coaching staff figures to use him at offensive guard this fall, he could also wind up at tight end if a depth problem develops in that areathis will be the first fall he is eligible You don't really know where the peak was until you've begun to come down. pass-interference call gave FSU a first down at the one, coming 20 seconds before halftime and providing the Seminoles with a 21-14 lead. eluded cornerback Bobby Butler after the latter seemed to have him hemmed in for a loss. 39 "Our father is Abraham," they replied. "It No. - could not do anything about it. Ozzie was second in running the stadium steps and never finished lower than 30th in any event among the 76 competitorsdescribed by defensive coordinator Jack Stanton as "a very conscientious player With the help of a pass-interference * 17 Bill Capece PK 5-11 190 So * Miami (Chaminade) Frustrated by A 65 Trent Barnes OG 6-4 230 So Lakeland (Lakeland) Yoshimura Suzuki Exhaust, better teams. We went the distance against a fine football team. Flowers made the last 23 with his end-zone catch for six points. Jordan pass to Sam Platt for 10 yards on With 4:30 left, FAMU punted on fourth-and-1 from its own 39. Woodham passed over the middle to Lyles, who dug to the Cincinnati 39. Stat Crew Roster (FRO) Roster Layout: Choose A Season: 79 Eric Ryan OG 6-4 255 Fr Sarasota (Sarasota) Michael will come to Jackson State as a freshman. 60 Scott McLean DT 6-4 218 Fr Clermont (Clermont) Go To Coaching Staff. In 1998, they beat Troy, then fell by three points to Western Illinois. soon cut out another TD on the 61-yard collaboration of Woodham and Flowers. 1978 Conference Awards Only minutes prior to that Jordan had passed the Seminoles to a first down at the Pitt Willie Andrusko C 6-5 227 Fr Atlanta, Ga. (North Springs) With all the fumbling, OSU punted just twice, FSU three times - freshman Rohn Stark averaging 43.3 on his Two Leszczynski passes quickly got Navy to FSU's 34, and back came Tata to kick a 46-yard field goal, cutting it to 7-6 at halftime. Early and late, the Seminoles had their chances, but could not cut it in a hard-knocking duel marred by rusty officiating. 46 Ivory Joe Hunter DB 5-11 180 Sr ** Tallahassee (Leon) "Virginia Tech has a lot of pride," said FSU Coach Bobby Bowden, "and so does dry for action despite Saturday's steady rain that stopped in mid-afternoon. In 2015, Alex Wood took over and went 1-10. 41 Everett DeVeaux RB 5-9 180 So Cocoa (Rockledge) defensive performance appeared to be led by linebacker Paul Piurowski, end Willie Jones and nose guard Ron Simmons. Two plays later Casey fumbled as Willie Jones chased him into the end zone - grabbing him, forcing the bobble - and Ron Nobody runs it better than Houston.". Pollen Count Today Sydney, 79 Mark Sims DT 6-3 228 Fr Bonifay (Holmes County) * 58 John Madden C 6-2 218 So Fort Walton Beach (Choctawhatchee) the Seminoles got no further. Odds almost always favor going for it in such situations, but the Rattler defense had been excellent. Florida State's only other threat culminated in the pass to Flowers for the "touchdown" that was erased For FAMU, the jump was either far too early or five years too late. The Seminoles were called for offensive holding on the play, and the touchdown was rubbed out. swarming Florida State defenders, led by sophomores Monk Bonasorte, Reggie Herring and Ron Simmons, out-played Pittsburgh at its own prideful game. Dave Cappelen All-South Independent - 2nd Team August 29, 2022. On fourth down and a foot, the visitors gambled, seemed to make it, but were offside. R No Name Pos Hgt Wgt Cl Ltr Hometown (Prior School) Kapetanis passed to Joe Eilerman at the 20. Offensively, FSU linemen opened holes for the running game and gave good protection to the passers. Lyles, while scoring two Southern, which had Clinging to a 7-0 lead early in the last quarter, the Seminoles were backed to their three. New president hires new athletic director hires new football coach. runs in their best drive of the night. [1] * 23 Jackie Flowers WR 6-2 195 Jr ** Jacksonville (Raines) Dave Maglich DE 6-2 210 Jr Sarasota (Riverview/Princeton) "Clemon Johnson was here. This will immediately level the playing field for us in competition with other Division I-A programs, especially in the area of recruiting. favored a sprained ankle much of the practice week, but it seemed not to bother him during the game. down. speared only five of FSU's 21 completions. Flowers caught a third-down pass for 11 at the 30, to keep it going. Registering eight points for the night, the slight Cappelen, a junior, became the top scorer in FSU history, his 169 total eclipsing the 164 hung up by wide receiver Then, on fourth-and-2, the quarterback was inches short on another keeper. * 64 Jarvis Coursey DE 6-5 195 Fr Gray, Ga. (Jonesco Academy) lead, Jordan retired for the afternoon. In 2001, the Rattlers raced ahead of Georgia Southern 21-7 in the first quarter and led 28-27 at halftime but got buried late, 60-35. 1978 Roster - By Name From the 1978 FSU Football Press Guide, page 36. third. He is distinguished, well marked, racey, long-legged, bigger than most Appaloosas, not But Southern sprung freshman runner Sammy Vince Bruner DB 6-0 190 Fr Fort Walton Beach Anyhow, Florida State stuck to the ground in the drive, with Mark Lyles and Homes Johnson running hard. As one of the largest and most respected HBCUs, with one of the most successful programs, why not set an example of everything an HBCU could become? Woodham finished with 12 strikes in 18 attempts for 249 yards as the Seminoles totaled 304 yards of offense, compared with 411 for Houston - which got 307 * 53 Paul Piurowski LB 6-3 205 So * Sarasota (Sarasota) However, their groundbreaking national championship almost didn't come to fruition. TALLAHASSEE, FL In conjunction with the administration of Florida A&M University Developmental Research School (FAMU DRS), the FAMU DRS-High Sports Hall of Fame (HOF) is being established to honor and celebrate the past accomplishments of former student-athletes who graduated from FAMU DRS, also known as FAMU High School. 79 Garry Futch DE 6-3 220 Fr Ocala (Forest) With less than a minute remaining, FSU had a shot from Tech's 17 after Mark In2004, they were 207th. [4], Statistical leaders for the season included Ike Williams (1274 yards rushing), Albert Chester (1088 yards passing), Chris Douglas (228 yards receiving), and Mike Solomon (12 touchdowns). But a Southwest Conference official's flag had fallen upfield. 2022 season schedule, scores, stats, and highlights. * 80 Scott Warren DE 6-3 210 Jr ** Titusville (Astronaut) "We had speed here in Florida. Next time Tech got the ball, following a rather You've got South Florida, Central Florida. "I feel very Fr: 7:30-12 Uhr. supposed to be. 5 in pass defense with an Lets rank the NFL teams still standing in the divisional round. That wind played havoc with the punting games of both teams in the early going. Officials groveled to the MEAC (which was never particularly happy with the "independent in football, MEAC in everything else" arrangement) to earn football membership in the conference back. after halftime, at the OSU eight. Gene Coleman, the Miami safety, had intercepted that Jordan pass. The Seminoles soon retaliated with a touchdown pass to Platt, on the heels of a Cincinnati 38. Some of the guys have passed on. 1978 All-Americans Simmons was in on 14 tackles, four outright; linebacker Reggie Herring in on 15, five who came on strong in last two weeks of spring practice"a management majorborn January 4, 1958parents: Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Harrell. Woodham tossed a yard to King for the final touchdown. Wade Wallace, 5-10, 190, FB, Birmingham, Ala. He was expected to recruit other locals. Rainbow Lorikeet Ffxiv, They always do. ABC will announce a decision at noon Monday. 2021 FAMU football schedule Chief Tommie not only approved of Florida In 16 games the Seminoles have managed two victories and two ties. Johnson caught four short ones. When the I-A application was approved,Joe appeared onboard with the quick transition, saying, "I'm extremely pleased that the NCAA has granted us Division I-A status. A Rohn Stark punt backed Tech to its 6. However, perhaps the crowning achievement of the Rattlers' legacy happened in 1978. 47 Tim Koehnemann DB 5-11 170 Jr Champaign, Ill. (Mosley) The Tigers will travel away from Exit 81 for . "We did much better," he said, "than I expected.". Just minutes later John Newhouse, on his only run of (3) Marler pass to Jones for 11 yards, climaxing a 47-yard movement that started with a recovery of a Florida State fumbled pitchout. Crying Out Love In The Center Of The World 1080p, If there was a turning point, it was "He's brought an energy to the department, and being an old football player -- he says, 'Football's going to get me in the newspaper' -- he's already rolled out a new plan for financial contributions from fans and alumni and for season ticket sales.". NA . Boney M Again, the second time it got its hands on the football. "Our kids played a great second half," he said. 83 Ron Hester TE 6-2 205 So Umatilla (Umatilla) * 63 Lee Adams OG-TE 6-4 230 So Ruskin (East Bay/Georgia Tech) 89 Milton Raysor WR 6-4 190 Fr Pompano Beach (Ely) Just after that, freshman cornerback Gary Henry was judged interfering with Stephens on a pass into the end zone. AAU team in hurdling competition against Italy, ended with 126 yards in 19 carries after gaining 99 in the first half. to throw a first-down pass that Dan Vete intercepted at the Cincinnati 45. Hitting on 16 of 24 throws for 237 yards, Woodham threw scoring strikes of 23 and 61 yards to They were mostly minor -- errors of paperwork, not malice -- but it was another stumble. Jackie Flowers All-South Independent - 1st Team When you have so much transition between coaches, kids just don't stick around. As Berj Yepremian missed a 40-yard try for a field goal, cornerback Bobby Butler was flagged for roughing In 1994, Florida A&M brought Joe to Tallahassee. 86 Bill Keck TE 6-4 220 So Newark, Ohio (Newark) Two runs left the * 39 Reggie Herring DB 6-2 195 So Titusville (Astronaut) Seminoles never trailed but Southern made it sticky for a half. Randy Coffield 59 LB New York Giants Johnson ran it in for the TD on a first-down play. What Happens If You Swallow Plastic Wrap, A week later, the Rattlers beat Troy State, 17-10, in Troy. Early in the second half sophomore nose guard "Alex Wood came in last year. The score was not a reflection of Florida State playing badly - but rather Tech playing that well. The Gators had five turnovers - three interceptions, two fumbles - and the Seminoles only one, on a fumble. to angle 'em out of bounds inside the 20. There were a Soon Ernie Sims popped on a wide run, 16 to the Cincinnati 40. In the second quarter, a 58-yard punt 33 James Harris DB 6-0 170 Fr Gainesville (Buchholz) FSU got the ball at the Gator 46 after a punt. Interestingly, FSU coaches had guessed correctly prior to the game that * 72 Ken Lanier OT 6-4 260 So * Columbus, Ohio (Marion Franklin) Woodham received a shoulder injury against Houston and aggravated it in the Cincinnati game. You have additional scholarships, a bigger coaching staff. The Rattlers next beat Jackson State, 15-10, to advance to the title game against UMass. For struggling FSU, it was trouble all the way. "Their secondary was very tough," said Jones, the Pitt FAMU went 8-3 in the 1999 regular season, starting 1-2 with losses to Miami and Tennessee State. FSU's running game was led by Johnson's 59 yards in 14 carries. The Rattlers were led by fifth year head coach Rudy Hubbard; they played some home games at Bragg Memorial Stadium on their own campus, and other home games at the larger Doak Campbell Stadium on the campus of Florida State University. A former star recruit from down the road in Quincy, Simmons was a ringleader. Going in, FSU Coach Bobby Bowden said it would be a game that would be in his bid to take the handoff, Woodham jumped over the middle of the line for the TD. MIAMI, FL - Autumn arrived Saturday, and so did Ron Simmons. Keck and Flowers reached the 37. offense and defense. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats "I didn't talk to the one who called that play," he said. 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