FAMU 30 ASU 20 Final (pics inside)

[Big Dawg]

http://cmsimg.tallahassee.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=CD&Date=20080831&Category=FAMU03&ArtNo=808310315&Ref=AR&MaxW=300Originally published August 31, 2008
Joe Taylor Era at FAMU starts with a dominating victory
By Doug Blackburn
DEMOCRAT ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

Make no mistake about it: Rattler Nation is buzzing.

The curtain rose on the Joe Taylor Era on Saturday, and the opening night revues are calling it a smash-mouth hit.

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Playing before an enthusiastic crowd of 18,088, Florida A&M turned back Alabama State 30-20 in its season-opener.

"Everybody is excited for this football team," FAMU linebacker and team captain Vernon Wilder said. "We have a chance to be great.

"It was real electric here tonight."

The Rattlers played opportunistic football.

Alabama State won the statistical battle, putting up 378 yards of total offense to FAMU's 201. But the only numbers that count after the final horn are the ones on the scoreboard, and that's where the Rattlers were the undisputed champions.

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[Big Dawg]

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[mrklean]

congrats FAMU!!! good win!

[grizband]

Hey Big Dawg, I read your sig, what title did FAMU win in 1998?

[Big Dawg]

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[Big Dawg]

Hey Big Dawg, I read your sig, what title did FAMU win in 1998?

Just a black college national championship we did however beat Troy State in the 1st round of the playoffs that year and fiished 11-2 after winning 11 games in a row.

[Big Dawg]

congrats FAMU!!! good win!

I just hope we can continue winning...Bragg Stadium had a different feel to it on Saturday.

[SUjagTILLiDIE]

...Bragg Stadium had a different feel to it on Saturday.SWAC opponent. :)

[Big Dawg]

SWAC opponent. :)


Yeah that helped considering there are only a few MEAC teams who has fans that travel(reminded me a little bit of SU) AND bring their band but also FAMU fans are confident about this season and the future...it felt like "Old" Bragg.

[blackcaesar3k5]

Rattlers still need to improve on their passing game...

[Big Dawg]

Rattlers still need to improve on their passing game...

Personally I think Curtis Pulley may emerge as the starter later this season.

[DSUrocks07]

SWAC opponent. :)


Yeah that helped considering there are only a few MEAC teams who has fans that travel(reminded me a little bit of SU) AND bring their band but also FAMU fans are confident about this season and the future...it felt like "Old" Bragg.

*tiptoes around this question*

Has FAMU ever thought about moving to the SWAC?...just throwing it out there...xwhistlex

[blackcaesar3k5]

Big Dawg: I agree Curt Pulley will probably be the starting quarterback before Tennessee State...