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Athletics

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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-AA
Athletic Conferences Football: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Basketball: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
School Colors Orange and green
School Nickname Rattlers
Men Playing Varsity Sports 152 - 4%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 79 - 1%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 58
Basketball: 29
Baseball: 14
Cross Country/Track: 28
Other Sports: 51
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 33%
Basketball: 17%
Baseball: 50%
Cross Country/Track: 29%
Other Sports: 63%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Athletics are a relatively major part of campus life. Some varsity sports get all the attention, while underrated sports sometimes lack support, but overall, the Rattlers have a huge fan base. Family, friends, faculty, and students come out in big numbers to football, basketball, and baseball games, and there is no doubt that the Rattler community has lots of pride. The sports at FAMU get respect even when they don’t win, and the gyms and stadiums are always filled with students rocking the school’s colors of orange and green. The Student Government Association also hosts pep rallies on Fridays before big games to get the students pumped for the upcoming match-up.

The University also offers intramural sports, and students come out to these games to support their friends, as well. The athletic facilities are always getting upgraded; just recently, a new gym was built that can seat about 3,000 people. Overall, the pride that Rattlers students have for the school is phenomenal. FAMU may not have nationally known award-winning sports teams, but it has huge pride in its athletics, and the students bleed orange and green.

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Athletics at Florida A&M University

2010Tiff

Occupational Therapy '14

1.2
D

Sports Are Not That Important

Sports at Famu are not that big, we do have alot of diversity in the programs but the students does not support it that much.

May 23, 2012

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kaybhart

Broadcast Journalism '12

3.5
B

Everyone Loves Rattler Football

Football season is the most exciting season for Famuans. Vendors come out along with long time alumni. As for other sports such as basketball volleyball and tennis students are very supportive

Mar 05, 2012

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businessminded

Business Administration and Management '15

3.8
B+

School Athletics

I believe the schools spirit and athletics are outstanding. It reminds me of high school when the sports are still fun but they play with all they have.

Jan 15, 2012

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User rating for Florida A&M University - Athletics is 3.5 out of 5 based on 24 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How popular are varsity sports on campus?

How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Basketball
  • Dodgeball
  • Flag football
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Ultimate Frisbee
Club Sports
  • Cheerleading
  • Soccer
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Al Lawson Center
  • Bragg Memorial Stadium
  • Gaither Athletic Complex
  • Hansel Tookes Sr. Student Recreation Center
  • Lady Rattler Softball Complex
  • Moore-Kittles Baseball Field
  • Pete Griffin Track
  • Rattler Tennis Center

Most Popular Sports

Football, cheerleading, basketball, and baseball

Most Overlooked Teams

Soccer, swimming, and bowling don't get as much attention as they should.

School Spirit

FAMU students bleed orange and green—Rattler pride is high! Students host pep rallies before big games and a huge number of students wearing school paraphernalia shows up. The University recently had a blackout game where everybody wore black to the football game, and it was a huge success. Not many schools have more pride than FAMU.

Getting Tickets

Ticket prices vary, but they're usually reasonably priced. Plus, students get a discount. To get tickets, go to the ticket booth outside of the new gym.

Best Place to Take a Walk

Lake Ella is a very relaxing place to walk. Students also enjoy walking on the tracks on campus.

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