Go Rattlers!". TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA -Florida A&M University (FAMU) mourns the loss of former Athletic Coach and Hall of Famer Bobby Lang. The Chester, Virginia, native was elevated to a full-time assistant coaching position after serving as an offensive graduate assistant during NM States historic 2017 season. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Image Name Title Email Address Phone Twitter; Jamey Shouppe: Head Coach jamey.shouppe@famu.edu: 850.599.3202 850.599.3202: Brett Richardson: Assistant Coach Bretton.Richardson@famu.edu: Todd Alford: Assistant Coach todd.alford@famu.edu: Octavien Moyer: Graduate Assistant Chili Davis Special Teams CoordinatorDavis comes to FAMU football after spending the past season as the quality control analyst for special teams at the University of Washington. He coached Noah Johnson to SWAC Offensive Player of the Year accolades while DeShawn Waller was named the SWACs Newcomer of the Year. It's hundreds of schools around the country hosting prospective student-athlete and elite camps. FAMU football passing game coordinator and receivers coach Jelani Berassa says goodbye Jelani Berassa was one of five holdovers of Willie Simmons' inaugural coaching staff from 2018. Simmons comes to Florida A&M University from Prairie View A&M (Tex.) 13 in the nation (45%)), and keeping the quarterback upright (No. I am fully committed to the FAMU Football program. 16 in passes intercepted (15). "(I made the statement) that I could play at a high level," Smith said in his postgame interview with NFL Network's Sherree Burruss. "Right now we're just gathering information and trying to do a thorough job of evaluating as many guys at every position as we can," Simmons said. As the Rattler roster is pretty much set for the upcoming 2022season, there isn't any focused spots on the team's roster intel. Astorquiza started with the program in March 2020 as a recruiting intern, assisting the staff with managing the recruiting database, recruit film, and other assignments. Lang died Thursday, Jan. 6, at his Tallahassee home after a brief illness. Back to Top 12 in the nation (STATS Poll, week 12). Support the Spady Family using this link. TCC's success on the hardwood has even caught the attention of FSU's men's basketball head coach Leonard Hamilton, who actually began his career as an assistant at Austin Peay from 1971-1974 . James Spady FAMU's associate head coach/tight ends coach has been away from the team since suffering an undisclosed medical emergency that caused him to lose his vision during the. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Email Address Phone; Doug Socha: Head Football Coach mruss@keiseruniversity.edu : Myles Russ: Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs/Recruiting Coordinator mruss@keiseruniversity.edu: 561-567-7542 561-567-7542: Robbie Owens: Defensive Coordinator dowens@keiseruniversity.edu He was the defensive coordinator, linebackers coach, and director of recruiting at CAU from 2017 to 2020; the 2018 season saw the team produce the 10th-best defensive unit in the nation, which also ranked No. The Bears are 29-8 at FAMU during this stretch, including wins in the last eight games in Tallahassee. We are seeking staff who . The class of 2009 graduate from FAMU DRS was announced as the new head football coach at his Alma mater Wednesday afternoon, a. Florida A&M head football coach Willie Simmons has been an advocate in the community to end gun violence and he said Sunday's incident was frightening, and that in order for change to happen at . Coach Willie Simmons. Your email address will not be published. University of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), where he spent three seasons (2015-2017) as head football coach. Henry spent the 2014 season as the defensive line coach at Birmingham-Southern College. Simmons enters his fifth season with the Rattlers (24-10, 19-4) in 2022 (the 2020 season was canceled due to COVID-19). After spring 2015, she moved into the newly created position of athletic financial aid coordinator, serving in a support role to the Athletics Compliance Office. 74 / 345.5 YPG to No. FAMU football has four players playing in the HBCU Legacy Bowl on Saturday which is partnered with the Black College Football Hall of Fame and the NFL. GSU (8-18 overall, 7-8 SWAC) had three players score in the double figures. Florida A&M VP/Director of Athletics Kortne Gosha announced on Monday Coach Willie Simmons will stay as head football coach of the Rattlersas they prepare for their inaugural season in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). I got a long way to go in terms of my blood pressure and my sight has not come back yet. As of right now, student-athletes are locked in on summer academic courses and individual preparation as they plan to build on their 9-3 season and FCS playoff appearance. Updated: March 2022 The time has arrived for Tiffani-Dawn Sykes to be the head of Florida A&M's athletics program.. Returning to the Southern University staff are: Charlie Ayro - Associate Head Coach / Linebackers Coach Lionel Washington - Defensive Coordinator / Cornerbacks Coach Zach Grossi - Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach Chris Browne - Tight Ends Coach Ashton Warner - Running Backs Coach / Recruiting Coordinator They have six children, Louis III, Amerie, Raven, Shailoh, Wraylon, and Truth. Also, Quarterback Ryan Stanley was named the MEAC Offensive Player of the Year. Simmons began his coaching career in 2005 at Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, Fla., where he coached the quarterbacks and was also the Passing Game Coordinator. Evan Astorquiza Offensive Graduate Assistant. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. He will work alongside running backs coach Shane Tucker and two offensive graduate assistant coaches, while Milton Patterson lends a hand on the opposite side of the ball as the defensive line coach. He got his start in the coaching ranks in 2012, spending three seasons as an assistant to the head coach at his alma mater. The 2022 season saw FAMU start the season 0-2, but then go on a 6 game winning streak. Camp North Star is a premier camp in Poland Spring, Maine. He enters his ninth season at the helm in 2022-23. Running backs Coach - Aaron Taylor 4. Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks. 34 / 354.8 YPG), and scoring defense (No. . It was also the lone touchdown of the game which ultimately lifted his team to victory. The Rattlers (0-3) narrowly fell in the first two games by . Informaii despre dispozitivul dvs. Contact him via email at gdthomas@gannett.com or on Twitter @3peatgee. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. |Florida A&Ms Head Football CoachWillie Simmonshas officially made some additions to the FAMU football 2022 staff. Davis spent the 2015 season at Louisiana Tech and served as an offensive graduate assistant on head coach Skip Holtzsstaff, mainly working with the running backs. He also was a two-time team captain during his college career. Download. Before his time at Washington, Davis coached the inside receivers, served as the assistant special teams coordinator, and oversaw the tight ends at New Mexico State. 57 / 391.2 YPG), total defense (No. I've learned and gained SO much from working alongside you, laughing with you, and going to war with you. 1735 Wahnish Way Suite 103. "Head Coach Willie 'Shotgun' Simmons, I'm forever grateful for the opportunity you've given me. "If I could do all the things that they're asking me to do, and develop a new norm for my life, maybe my health can come back better and stronger. It's his ability to consistently get open that really attracted scouts. Before his post at Southern, Stanchek spent five seasons (2014-18) at Alcorn State the first three as the offensive line coach before a 2016 promotion to run game coordinator. With no further business before the committee, the meeting was . It's right around the corner. Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach joseph.henry@famu.edu: coachhen501: Chili Davis: Special Teams Coordinator Ryan.Davis@famu.edu: Photo: FAMU Head Football Coach Joe Taylor Compiled by beepbeep Florida A&M University head football coach Joe Taylor is making progess in assembling an excellent staff of assistant coaches that will get the Rattlers back to being a national powerhouse program. "We're excited about the chance to showcase our brand on the national level and that's why we all are working extremely hard everyday to make sure we put our best foot forward when the world gets a chance to see what FAMU football is all about.". Full Bio. FAMU football is swinging for the fences. "As the kids say, we're going to shoot our shot at as many young men that we feel check the boxes. Here are some players to watch, Florida A&M breaks through in the final innings to beat Southern in Andre Dawson Classic, Ex-FAMU athletic director Kortne Gosha hired by Tulane, Grambling's Prince Moss qualifies for NCAA Division I East Preliminaries in high jump, Deion Sanders suggests Colorado marching band incorporate a bit of HBCU flavor, Shedeur Sanders was named best HBCU football player for 2022. There he had the opportunity to coach former NFL and USF quarterback B.J. Simmons has added Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line CoachJoseph Henry, Special Teams CoordinatorChili Davis, and Running Backs CoachMarcus Windham. 81/28.1 PPG to No. Southeastern (12-2) and the host Rattlers (6-9) will be meeting for the second time in 2023, as the Lady Lions earned a 9-0 . He holds the FAMU and MEAC records for the longest interception return of 100 yards. But in the meantime, we're going to continue to hold it down for him. and Itawamba CC. Coach Henry rejoins the Rattlers after spending the last three seasons in the SEC with the LSU Tigers (Offensive Line Coach), Arkansas Razorbacks (Offensive Line Coach), and Missouri Tigers (Offensive Line and Tight Ends Coach). Simmons has added Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach Joseph Henry, Special Teams Coordinator Chili Davis, and Running Backs Coach Marcus Windham. Jelani Berassa announced his farewell to the Rattlers on Twitter Friday night. Henry spent one year at Florida A&M as a member of Coach Simmons inaugural season as the pass game coordinator, running backs coach, and punt coordinator. On June 2, they hosted the Willie Simmons Football Camp at Bragg Memorial Stadium. The compensation includes all living and food expenses. Football Scoop reported that Berassa will return to his alma mater Youngstown State of Division I FCS to become the new receivers coach under head coach Doug Phillips. Personal life [ edit] Marcus Windham Running BacksWindham makes his way to Tallahassee following a three-year stint as running backs coach and wide receiver at Delta State (Miss.) The Rams finished 8-3 on the year, winning six of their last seven games. A pair of SWAC stars shined on HBCU Legacy Bowl stage, The HBCU Legacy Bowl is today. Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., and the University community welcomed the election of Rattler and Cincinnati Bengals legend Ken Riley | 66 comments on LinkedIn "I appreciate the efforts you've given to the staff and myself. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach - Lawrence Kershaw 2. Before Florida A&M, Henry worked for Coach Simmons at Prairie View A&M for three seasons as the special teams coordinator, tight ends coach, video coordinator, director of operations, and summer camps and clinics director. Starting with the fall 2021 season, the Rattlers will compete in the East Division of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), after a long tenure . TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Southeastern Louisiana University softball team continued its 21-game road swing with a 10-4 victory over Florida A&M Wednesday evening at the University Softball Complex. ", Back and Better:After a 'tumultuous' three weeks, Willie Simmons feels that FAMU football is refreshed after bye, Do this and win:3 keys to victory for FAMU football to get its first SWAC victory of season against Alabama A&M. His son, Ken II received the news first in a long-awaited phone call. Tallahassee, FL 32307. In his three seasons at Itawamba (2015-17) as passing game coordinator, wide receivers coach, and recruiting coordinator, the Indians had one of the most prolific offenses in the Mississippi Association of Community & Junior Colleges, ranking in the top five in total offense in 2015, 2016 and 2017. After Simmons' college career, he played one season of Arena Football in the United Indoor Football League for the Sioux City Bandits. But, his health and safety is the number one priority. This position is ideal for college students looking for or considering a career in coaching or sports management. In 2019, Simmons brought the Rattlers back to national prominence, leading them to a 9-2 record (6th best winning percentage in the nation) and winning the 2019 HBCU National Championship. "He will see a specialist next week and we're hoping we'll get some more positive information at that time as well.". I am extremely excited about the additions to our coaching, said Head Coach Willie Simmons. All rights reserved. "I'm going to try to make it out for the game to support the kids and the other coaches if I can," he said. Joseph Henry Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line CoachCoach Henry rejoins FAMU football after spending the last three seasons in the SEC with the LSU Tigers (Offensive Line Coach), Arkansas Razorbacks (Offensive Line Coach), and Missouri Tigers (Offensive Line and Tight Ends Coach). 2 in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). I Never Thought the HOG Would Be in this Situation. FAMU's Isaiah Land is sure of ability as he enters draft stock-deciding NFL Combine. Print. "I give a huge shoutout to Coach (Mike) Norvell and his staff forthe visionary idea of having a Mega Camp here in Tallahassee and inviting coaches from all over the country,"Simmons said. Berassa, from Miami, joined FAMU's staff as the receivers coach in 2018 the same season that head coach Willie Simmons took over the program. Daniels. 22 (148.51), and the scoring offense ranked No. Smith catches the attention of former NFL All-Pro wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. FAMU Football: Recapping Xavier Smith's at the HBCU Legacy Bowl. After three seasons as the running backs coach at MTSU, Simmons was promoted to Pass Game Coordinator. . The announcement comes as Simmons was being linked to a move to Division 1 program. But some say Davius Richard should hold the title, SWAC found incorrect application of rules in controversial Alabama State-Alabama A&M finish, Ex-Jackson State QB Shedeur Sanders named top Black college football player, Several DSU bowlers injured in bus wreck released from hospital, others remain, school says. In 2020, Berassa was promoted to the passing game coordinator along with his receivers coach role. SLU improved to 13-2 overall with the victory, while the host Rattlers fell to 6-10 overall. Simmons has added Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach Joseph Henry, Special Teams Coordinator Chili Davis, and Running Backs Coach Marcus Windham. Spady, 56, will visit an eye specialistMonday. Office Of The Controller. I am excited that Coach Simmons will be our head football coach as we head into the SWAC. This is a guy that certainly helped himself throughout the week with the way he performed," NFL Network's Bucky Brooks said. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida A&M's Head Football Coach Willie Simmons has officially made some additions to the Rattlers 2022 football staff. He continues to impress. On the mound, the Rattlers combined for a 1.80 ERA and had 21 strikeouts . Before arriving at NM State, Davis spent the 2016 season at Fordham, where he coached the cornerbacks. OutsideLinebackers Coach/Recruiting Coordinator - Tim Edwards 5. Coaching is my passion," Spady said. 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