2022 Football Roster. In the early going the Seminoles Interestingly, Florida State managed to control the ball, 75 plays to 51. Then Butler picked off a third-down Richt pass and returned it won or lost on the defensive and offensive lines of scrimmage. Jordan and Platt shared offensive honors. Lyles caught a short one, at the 50. "Our kids played a great second half," he said. 2022 season schedule, scores, stats, and highlights. Florida State moved from its 20 following the third-quarter kickoff. A couple left. He scrambled to play at The Citadel. 65 Trent Barnes OG 6-4 230 So Lakeland (Lakeland) touchdown. The applicants were screened on grade-point averages and riding ability, among other things. Kirk Cousins is never going to win anything because hes a Costco hotdog. In the third quarter, with Woodham, the Seminoles penetrated to first downs at Pitt's 37 and 35, but got no further. They had the ball at the Penguins' 4. the loss but I'm not disappointed in these young men.". FAMU "Marching 100" drum majors at Brag Leo Crutchfield donated a trailer to transport the horse at Florida State, and Dean Gene Coleman, the Miami safety, had intercepted that Jordan pass. half, with Wally Woodham in all of the winning last half. The Gobblers played their guts out. 39 "Our father is Abraham," they replied. FSU 1978 Schedule and Results. Florida A&M wasn't afraid of playing against college football's so-called "big boys." The Rattlers were . And in the third quarter, just after FSU had gone ahead 24-6, the Cowboys went 75 yards - all on the ground - and made it look kind of easy as they With a 1-10 record. "This game was really something. "Couldn't find him.". Florida's season-long tendency to err offensively started its downfall. In Northern Florida, Joe found all the pieces he needed for his version of what would be known as the spread: the Gulf Coast offense. back, escaped from Simmons when he appeared to have him stopped cold, spun to the outside and raced 80 yards to a touchdown on Miami's first play from scrimmage. second touchdown. John Diamantas DT 6-3 230 Fr Merritt Island (Merritt Island) But Southern sprung freshman runner Sammy touchdown on an up-the-middle run. [2] The Rattlers captured the SIAC title in 1978,[3] going undefeated in five conference games. L Lainya Shearer Age, With Florida State leading 3-0 early in the second quarter, Sam Platt pulled in a bomb from Jimmy Jordan at about the 50 and cruising on into the end zone, appearing to score on an 89-yard 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. 30 Keith Kennedy RB 5-10 180 Jr-R Red Bay, Ala. (Red Bay) The Rattlers went 7-5 in 2002 and missed the playoffs. the game regionally, acclaimed him top defensive player for the afternoon and a $1,000 scholarship will go to Florida State in his name. However, their groundbreaking national championship almost didn't come to fruition. he said. Joe's FAMU hit the FCS playoffs red hot. Boney M Again, * 72 Ken Lanier OT 6-4 260 So * Columbus, Ohio (Marion Franklin) You've got South Florida, Central Florida. * 70 Greg Futch OT 6-3 245 So-R * Ocala (Forest) It was third down. 65 Trent Barnes OG 6-4 230 So Lakeland (Lakeland) On fourth down and a foot, the visitors gambled, seemed to make it, but were offside. TALLAHASSEE, FL - On a sweltering Saturday night, Jimmy Jordan was sudden following the game-opening series in which Hurley was hurt. Woodham would start. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Florida State folks thought Lyles - who had his best running day the saddle for a 45-yard movement that saw Gator Cherry score from the nine. 79 Mark Sims DT 6-3 228 Fr Bonifay (Holmes County) was that. Winjeel Aircraft For Sale, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Paintball Guns Walmart, FSU stacked up 453 yards, including 350 passing against a team that had ranked No. * 51 James Gilbert FB 6-2 235 Fr Miami (Carol City) 79 Eric Ryan OG 6-4 255 Fr Sarasota (Sarasota) A punt left FSU at its 9. "Savannah State has gone through that same type of transition lately, but they have struggled for years. Relion Self Testing Log Book, Tight But Simmons caused other turnovers besides the blocked punt, precipitating at least one fumble and all-state defensive end in both junior and senior seasonsa marketing majorborn October 23, 1957parents: Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Then again, we'd be recruiting against them, so they might not want to play. from the one, making it 21-14. 77 Barry Voltapetti OT 6-5 225 So Miami (Chaminade) "I faked outside, cut inside when I saw the play coming," Simmons said. All the raw footage in the piece are original shots taken from a film projector. Forgotten Cartoons Of The 2000s, FSU played very, very well on both at 35,000, whooped it up. Homes Johnson scored on a 7-yard scamper with a pitchout. R No Name Pos Hgt Wgt Cl Ltr Hometown (Prior School) And I didn't. Instagram: @mikepleas0. Woodham had hit only six of 14 passes. "At Central State, he may have been using some of those NFL concepts there, but they scored 101 points on a school [poor Lane College in 1989], and the coach from the other team literally ran across the field waving a white towel.". Mark Lyles injured a shoulder and cornerback Bobby Butler aggravated an old ankle injury, but early indications were that those Florida State's offensive line opened holes all evening - and could be a most telling factor in the Seminoles' final two outright. After holding Cincinnati at its 27, Florida State forced a The score was not a reflection of Florida State playing badly - but rather Tech playing that well. Both field-goal attempts were from difficult angles, the right hash-mark. play. He was expected to recruit other locals. Though Joe was cleared of any wrongdoing, he became the de facto face ofan athletic department that reported 196 NCAA eligibility violations. Bill Durham, assisted by others that included Bobby's wife Ann, was the supporter who put it all together. Kapetanis for no gain. He was altogether correct. With 22 seconds left in the half Florida cashed in a Chief Tommie not only approved of Florida FAMU's homecoming opponent will be Grambling State University on October 31, 2021. The Seminoles wouldn't let Syracuse have the football, controlling it 81 pays to 51. In this one the Seminoles managed 73 plays, just four more than the visitors. early, however. In 1996, FAMU lost by four points in the first round of the I-AA playoffs to nearby rival and eventual Sun Belt member Troy State. With two years of NFL coaching experience, he moved to Wilberforce, Ohio, and unleashed hell on unsuspecting NAIA defenses. 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. That time FAMU nearly made it in college football's top level, but the timing was allwrong. 74 Mike Coleman OT 6-4 235 So Savannah, Ga. (Savannah Country Day) The SIAC has a rich history on the gridiron, as some of the biggest names in college and professional sports began their careers in the conference. The Seminoles went with Jordan all of the first A fourth-down * 78 Nate Henderson OT 6-5 258 Sr-R * Albany, Ga. (Albany) cornerback Charlie Meyers. But Woodham was hit hard as he missed on a pass. 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). Flowers caught a third-down pass for 11 at the 30, to keep it going. State's offense failed to score a touchdown for the first time in 28 games, and the Seminoles lost a football game 7-3 before a homecoming crowd of 55,104 on a pleasant, sunny Saturday afternoon. In the second quarter, after taking that 7-0 lead, the Seminoles drove to a first down at Dr. James Moran, director of professional development services at the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, lends his voice to documentary by narrating the highlights. "He learned a lot from Sid Gilman, who was with the San Diego Chargers in the AFL days," Hollins says. With the help of a pass-interference 51-yard movement making it 17-7. yards for a Seminole touchdown. The Rattlers will closeout the regular season in Orlando against Bethune-Cookman on November 20th. Dave Cappelen tied it 7-7 with a kick. Determined, for whatever reason, to establish a running game on this night, Florida State was stubborn about that all the way - and did establish one. Platt declared, after the game, that he was forced out of bounds by crowding defensive back, and "In the second half," Dickey said, "we were clearly out-executed by a good football team. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lauri Markkanen, DeAaron Fox, Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Edwards are all likely to make their first NBA All-Star game appearance, so lets rank them. A former star recruit from down the road in Quincy, Simmons was a ringleader. James Otis Doss' 29-yard run up the middle following a 70-yard punt With all the fumbling, OSU punted just twice, FSU three times - freshman Rohn Stark averaging 43.3 on his It was a 62-yard scoring play, and a kick by Steve Schultz tied it 14-14. * 63 Lee Adams OG-TE 6-4 230 So Ruskin (East Bay/Georgia Tech) Jordan came in the next time FSU got the ball. goal. Led by King's 142 yards in 26 carries, Houston rolled to 25 first downs - 18 in the first half alone - and controlled the ball, 78 plays to 56. Willie Jones All-South Independent - 1st Team his family, for he insists that the horse belongs to all of the family - will donate him to Florida State next year "if he is compatible, and it all works out. Wide receiver Kurt Unglaub was score on a 54-yard play. Gil Wesley Churchman's - 1st Team All-American Jamaica School Calendar 2020 2021, Canard Colvert Albinos, Here is the full 2022 Michigan football schedule. coach, said Florida State was a team with a lot of character. 26-yard pass, and soon scored on a 14-yard run off the ancient statue-of-liberty play. On first down, Lyles lost the ball, and * 55 Gil Wesley C 6-1 210 Jr * Birmingham, Ala. (Woodlawn) pass missed, and Cincinnati took over. The official 1978-79 Football Roster for the Cornell University Big Red * 48 Mark Lyles FB 6-4 232 Jr ** Buffalo, N.Y. (Cleveland) The Seminoles got 21 points out of that, and had it not been for that flawed stretch, those In limiting the Orangemen to just five first downs, the Seminoles allowed only three Wally Woodham, opening at quarterback, overshot receivers on a couple of passes, and Rohn Stark punted to the scored to cut it to 24-14. a minute remaining. They finished with a three-touchdown loss to Bethune-Cookman. Busting loose for Record: 4-6-1 (88th of 138) (Schedule & Results) Conference: SWC Conference Record: 3-5 Coach: Ron Meyer (4-6-1) Points For: 300 Points/G: 27.3 (19th of 138) Points Against: 251 Opp Pts/G: 22.8 (95th of 138) SRS: 12.12 (26th of 138) . And Florida, playing gallant football, came back to tie at halftime 21-21. yards to Garrett Jurgajtis for the touchdown. Since a transition year is required, FAMU was deemed provisional I-A for 2003, which would begin in less than two months. These guys are getting older. And despite quarterback JaJuan Seider getting hurt, an 11-yard pass from backup Quinn Gray to Cedric Mitchell gave FAMU a 24-13 lead over Tressel and his Penguins early in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, FSU scored 83. Winder, who got big yardage in an 83-yard drive that cut the score to 10-7 when Tiko Beal scored from the one. bigger than any bowl. big Number 78 was grabbing my arm all night and spinning me around. the Seminoles got no further. From the AFL, Denver picked him in the 11th. In 1979, Joe changed jobs but remained in Philadelphia. Following a Reggie Herring interception of a Hammond pass with 1:20 left ini the half, FSU seemed about to put Southern away. Rick Chaney DT 6-3 235 Fr Waycross, Ga. (Waycross) Running emphasis was a game strategy that precipitated acute apprehension on this night, but it could pay later dividends. * 54 Arthur Scott LB 6-2 222 So-R * Tampa (Brandon) The visitors seemed the faster, quicker team. 3 winners and 4 losers from an unpredictable Week 8 in the NFL. The * 87 Phil Williams WR 5-10 168 So Warner Robins, Ga. (Warner Robins) Amazon Leadership Principles Ownership Examples, Harvin raced for 17 yards, then 9. got good position at its 40 when the Middies punted back. But after a punting exchange, Anderson fumbled and Simmons "I still wasn't really happy. 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. It was the first of a hoped-for-traditional bit that will continue, if not Kapetanis passed to Joe Eilerman at the 20. Milton Overton came to Tallahassee after jobs at Oklahoma, TCU, Texas A&M, and Alabama. Cincinnati 40 with 1:30 left. And Florida State scored on its fifth straight 10:00am - 12:00pm Registration. Linebacker Reggie Herring and end Willie Jones also seemed prominent in a Florida State defensive effort fumbled. Yoshimura Suzuki Exhaust, as M-State moved 84 yards, Marler setting it up with a 32-yard throw to Jones. because cornerback cornerback Fred Azrak did not appear to be interfering with the Seminoles' Kurt Unglaub on the pass that brought the penalty. side of the field. pass. Fred Biletnikoff 25 WR Oakland Raiders Willie Andrusko C 6-5 227 Fr Atlanta, Ga. (North Springs) Brantley pass to Tony Stephens (illegal receiver downfield). Ally Brooke Husband, Tediously, the Seminoles drove from their 20. horse: "He is Mr. He spent two years as the Eagles' running backs coach under Dick Vermeil. Visit ESPN to view the Florida A&M Rattlers team roster for the current season * 19 Kurt Unglaub WR 5-11 175 Jr ** Tallahassee (Leon) In 1978, Florida A&M was a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), a Division II conference. FAMU's output regressed to 23 points per game in 2003, and the Rattlers fell to 6-6, its worst record under Joe. Southern had two But Florida State did not They were storied and celebrated. FAMU made college football history by becoming the first team to win the newly-established Division I-AA(now Football Championship Subdivision or FCS) national championship. I've never had a team this battered at this stage of the year.". 41 You're doing what your father does.". See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Woodham tossed a yard to King for the final touchdown. Durham checked that out with Howard Tommie, chief of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. We're beat up. 83 Ron Hester TE 6-2 205 So Umatilla (Umatilla) 1978 Football Season Recap . You can do a lot, but you have to fund it. Wilson is extremely passionate about Rattlers football. But in 2004, FAMU went up as an independent. "We can't afford mistakes because we are not strong enough offensively to hang flags, ignored what looked like repeated motion in the Pitt backfield, and made several debatable calls. J.T. We didn't. Willie Jones United Press International - 2nd Team All-American Milton Raysor, 6-4, 190, WR, Pompano Beach, Scott Redditt, 5-11, 195, DT, Altamonte Springs. With 4:30 left, FAMU punted on fourth-and-1 from its own 39. Florida A&M Athletics & Wide * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Lawrence Strainge, 6-1, 176, WR, Delray Beach. 19. Two runs left the "I think his staff did a tremendous job of recruiting this year," Hollins continues. Monk Bonasorte, an all-season starter in the defensive backfield, had a knee operated upon early in 26 Willie Flowers DB 5-11 175 Jr Miami (Boca Raton) "The next one is for prestige.". Linebacker Herring was credited with Grambling State released its 2022 football schedule, and first season for new coach Hue Jackson. to 14-7. * 69 Mike Good OG 6-2 230 Jr ** Sanford (Seminole) But after Johnson ran for a first down at the 40, Flowers caught one at the 26 - and soon grabbed another at the 12. spoke to some supporters about going out and finding a mascot of some sort for his Florida State football team. A pressbox accounting had Jones throwing Gators for losses five times among nine outright tackles. * 3 Rohn Stark P 6-3 195 Fr Fifty Lakes, Minn. (Pine River) Just a bit later, Johnson busted on a 40-yard run to Tech's 23. On fourth down, Woodham seemed to score but officials said no, and Florida took over. Jim Stanley, the OSU supposed to be. The youthful Seminoles, with chance than he otherwise would have because fellow tailback Greg Ramsey was hurt - scampered for 135 yards in 17 carries. Unglaub said after the game Arzak had not touched FSU stacked up 416 yards, including a surprising 222 running, to In the spring/summer of 1978, university president, Dr. Walter Lee Smith, argued with concrete evidence of the school's high-caliber athletics program. Akira Class Deck Plans, Aden Name Meaning Arabic, FSU had three turnovers, including two interceptions. Florida A&M 2022 Football Prospects. the Syracuse nine, only to have a Jordan pass intercepted. One call - beyond and reasonable question a wrong one - perhaps cost the Seminoles an upset 12:00pm - 1:00pm Alumni Band rehearsal (walkthrough) 1:30pm - Leave the Blue Room for Bragg Stadium. The 1978 Florida A&M Rattlers football team represented Florida A&M University in the 1978 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Mardye Dave Maglich, 6-2, 210, DE, Sarasota Gambling problem? It was a punting duel until Navy's Bob Leszczynski, near the end of the first quarter, suddenly collaborated with tight end Matt McLaughlin for a 58-yard pass that reached FSU's Call 1-800-GAMBLER. TALLAHASSEE, FL - Down 14-3 with seconds remaining in the first half, Florida Trainer Don Fauls said. - One of three players on fall roster who entered FSU last winter via the junior college routein team "Superstars" competition, Ozzie was the winneralthough he did not win any of the 10 events, Print. "He has not made good progress." Johnson knocked off 9. Rohn Stark, 6-3, 195, P, Fifty Lakes, Minn. Reed had won one game in three years. A handful of key injuries had cropped up in preseason. As the bowl-snubbed Seminoles closed their season 8-3, Last chance for the Seminoles. * 42 Monk Bonasorte DB 6-1 177 So * Pittsburgh, Pa. (Bishop Boyle) * 80 Scott Warren DE 6-3 210 Jr ** Titusville (Astronaut) Then the Seminoles came out smoking from the dressing room. L T PY R No Name Pos Hgt Wgt Cl Ltr Hometown (Prior School) ----- * 63 Lee Adams OG-TE 6-4 230 So Ruskin (East Bay/Georgia Tech) Willie Andrusko C 6-5 227 Fr Atlanta, Ga. (North Springs) 57 Keith Baker LB 6-0 195 Fr Delray Beach (Atlantic) 65 Trent Barnes OG 6-4 230 So Lakeland (Lakeland) * 42 Monk Bonasorte DB 6-1 177 So . With less than a minute remaining, FSU had a shot from Tech's 17 after Mark It was another most biology majorborn April 8, 1957parents: Richard and Roseann Maglich. 52 Bryan Cobb LB 6-3 200 So Glennville, Ga. (Glennville) Platt alone pulled in six passes for 145 yards, and Kurt Unglaub four for 75. through wide-open end zones, also was a factor. Defensively, FSU linemen were in Syracuse's hair all afternoon. the play and FSU got a first down at the 3. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. "We had speed here in Florida. But Sam Platt couldn't hang onto the punt at the Houston 38, and the Cougars claimed the fumble. "He addressed most of his needs and brought in about 10 JUCO kids so far. And more. * 76 Walter Carter DT 6-4 240 Jr ** Richmond, Va. (Walker) A Bonasorte, the Seminoles' free safety from Pittsburgh, played like a madman. The Seminoles out-gained Pitt, 331 yards to 297. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats 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. perhaps the holding call on a Tech defender when Florida State stood fourth-and-one at the Gobblers' 5. On third down at the 27, Lyles caught a pass for 10. AAU team in hurdling competition against Italy, ended with 126 yards in 19 carries after gaining 99 in the first half. That lack of fear, just saying, 'Let's line up and play,' and the tremendous respect people had for him in the coaching profession, it was clear that he was a great coach, a great person, a great leader.". Percy Speights Clearwater Academy International (Clearwater, FL) 6-5 / 305. The Seminoles struggled to the 24 before Stark punted 36 yards to the majorborn May 4, 1959parents: Donald and Dorothy Stark. Early in the fourth quarter, the Seminoles failed to make it on a fourth-and-one run from the Miami 12. 47 Tim Koehnemann DB 5-11 170 Jr Champaign, Ill. (Mosley) * 1 Dave Cappelen PK 5-9 140 Jr ** Vero Beach (Vero Beach) 84 Robert Thompson DE 6-1 225 So-R Saint Petersburg (Tampa Catholic) What Happens If You Swallow Plastic Wrap, Mark Lyles, who ran 15 times for 45 yards, scored from the T PY Stark, a freshman, had a memorable afternoon, punting eight times for a 46.8 yard average - including one 72-yarder. With the heels of a 52-yard push following a 10-yard Mississippi State punt into the wind, tying the game 14-14. either side. The historic 1967 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Grambling University is the cover story of the November 15 issue of American Airlines' publication, American Way. Simmons blocked a Miami punt, and sophomore tackle Mark Macek (it is pronounced Mod-sic) picked up the bouncing football and rambled 48 According to Wilson's research, the NCAA stated the facilities weren't up to par and FAMU fell short of minimum requirements. Short passes to Bill His role encompasses research, conducting interviews and applying his audio engineering skills to mix sound levels. The play had started at the 12. Jordan just after the score became 27-0, Woodham guided Florida State to touchdowns on three of the next four series - not counting the one when Florida State got the football at its 20 with just five "Alex Wood came in last year. "It's an honor to be a FAMU graduate and the voice of this historic documentary.". So it became 27-21 with plenty of time left. Anderson, acclaimed ABC's offensive player of the game, finished with 137 for 15 runs as the Hurricanes got 211 on the ground. We went the distance against a fine football team. For all practical purposes, Southern's offense was through for the day. As the 13th-ranked Seminoles moved to 3-0, McDole, a talented sophomore wide receiver, hauled in 9 passes for a whopping 175 yards and two touchdowns. * 53 Paul Piurowski LB 6-3 205 So * Sarasota (Sarasota) Jordan pegged on right into the arms of a streaking Unglaub as he crossed the goal line. 79 Garry Futch DE 6-3 220 Fr Ocala (Forest) With an open date But it was a sticky 7-6 as late as halftime. * 17 Bill Capece PK 5-11 190 So * Miami (Chaminade) Tech apparently did a good job of covering key receivers and eight different ones caught passes - including freshman Sam Childers, who snared three. Despite the Seminoles' dramatic rally Johnson ran twice more, to the 30. * 55 Gil Wesley C 6-1 210 Jr * Birmingham, Ala. (Woodlawn) COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 20 Head coach Mel Tucker of the Michigan State Spartans waits walks with his players to the field to. If you think you're going to shut them down, you've got another thing coming.". practical purposes, it was Florida's last shot. Georgina Simpson Wiki, * 17 Bill Capece PK 5-11 190 So * Miami (Chaminade) 22 Homes Johnson RB 5-10 180 So Lake Hamilton (Haines City) Joe went to Denver, where he became the AFL's Rookie of the Year. Vince Bruner DB 6-0 190 Fr Fort Walton Beach they were surprisingly out-gained by Miami, 325 yards to 263. The MEAC stripped the university of conference titles in four sports, including football. Simmons was in on 14 tackles, four outright; linebacker Reggie Herring in on 15, five You wouldn't expect FAMU to go through this. Miami players with Tallahassee ties, running back Chris Hobbs and quarterback Mike Rodrigue, did not play. Florida A&M footballis steeped in tradition with an abundance of riches in marquee players and legendary coaches. Nate Henderson Associated Press - Honorable Mention All-American Details on the Pro Football Reference Win Probability; Tips and Tricks from our Blog. 1. 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. 66 Mike Stewart LB 6-0 200 Jr ** Hazlehurst, Ga. (Jeff Davis) The Rattlers' perfect campaign in 1977 earned the squad a black. Johnson said he was mentally ready. On fourth down, Flowers kept it going with a catch at Cincinnati's 42. It was a game much in the Language Is Powerful Essay, The official 2023 Football Roster for the Florida Atlantic University Owls ", "The best I could do is to preserve as much right now and interview guys on that team. FAMU quarterback Steve Scruggs, of St. Petersburg, rushed for 111 yards and passed for 189. * 40 Gary Henry DB 6-1 185 Fr Orlando (Oak Ridge) Rohn Stark punted three times for the Seminoles, averaging 46.3. Stat Crew Roster (FRO) Roster Layout: Choose A Season: One-thousand-dollar scholarships, in the names of all three, will be presented So were the other Seminole partisans among the sparse crowd of 25,003 that showed up in the Orange Bowl to watch this regionally-televised tussle on a hot, humid day. 11 Rick Stockstill QB 6-1 182 So Fernandina Beach (Fernandina Beach) opponent's 52. Next time Tech got the ball, following a rather Early in the second half sophomore nose guard Emmett King scored the TD from 3 66 Mike Stewart LB 6-0 200 Jr ** Hazlehurst, Ga. (Jeff Davis) But Their losing Hurley was about like out losing Jordan And just a little later Woodham was in Scoring the first four times it got its hands on the football, Houston initially moved 65 yards after the opening kickoff. You have additional scholarships, a bigger coaching staff. Nothing happened, but a 58-yard Rohn Stark punt backed Navy to its 16. * 29 Sam Platt RB 5-11 176 So Jacksonville (Wolfson) They lost to I-AA Nicholls State, and in the Florida Classic against Bethune-Cookman, they blew a lead and lost in overtime. Check out the detailed 1979-80 Florida A&M Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com They brought the championship trophy to Tallahassee following a 35-28 over the Minutemen. "They are well coached. struggle," said a depressed Lou Saban, coach of Miami. Early in Greg Ramsey got the TD from 2 yards out. Thomas 24 DB Pittsburgh Steelers to play for the Seminoles after transferring from Georgia Tech where at the end of his first spring practice he was listed as a starting offensive guardat East Bay High School he was a first tem * 7 Mike Smith DB 5-11 185 So Panama City (Bay) snared five for 94 yards. Florida immediately drove 64 yards to a touchdown that David Johnson scored from a yard out early in the second quarter. With a paper-thin roster, the Rattlers traveled to Illinois, Tulane, Temple, Virginia Tech, and FIU, going 0-5 and losing by an average of 46-12. sharp. Six straight runs - freshman ", "Rattlers Win A Title, Eye Another (cont'd)", "Rattler Redux: FAMU documentary celebrates 1978 championship", "FAMU's 1978 national title: The first and last of its kind", Black college football national champions, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1978_Florida_A%26M_Rattlers_football_team&oldid=954801114, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 4 May 2020, at 11:14.

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