The Bainbridge, Ga. hurdler became the first FAMU men’s track & field student-athlete to reach the outdoor track and field championships since Dennis Pugh in 2015.  

Scott clocked a personal and school record 50.36 to finish seventh overall and qualify for next week’s NCAA championships. 

“I honestly didn’t even know that I broke the school record,” Scott said. “That’s definitely something I’ve always wanted to do since I was a freshman, just leave a legacy with FAMU and be remembered forever.” 

Scott’s previous school record in the 400m hurdles was set on May 16 at the Aggie Classic Twilight, breaking Pugh’s mark of 50.97, which was set in April 2015. 

On the first day of the preliminaries, Scott chalked up a time of 51.20 and qualified for the quarterfinals as he finished 13th overall, with the top 24 advancing to the quarterfinals. 

“I feel like my performance at the East Preliminary was pretty good,” Scott said. “Anytime I run, I always feel like there is room for improvement, and I’m probably my hardest critic because of that mindset.” 

FAMU head men’s track & field coach Skye Dawson knew Scott had the potential to be great.  

“When he came in as a freshman, I knew this was bound to happen,” Dawson said. “I’m extremely proud of him and the times he’s hitting now are phenomenal. He hasn’t even reached his max potential.”  

Scott, who has five 400m hurdles wins in his career, joined an elite group of sprinters over the past eight years who have qualified for the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Pugh represented the Rattlers in 2015 in the 400m hurdles, while the women’s 4×100 relay team of Nakia Linson, Jasmine Smith, Ashley Ivey and Dynasty jones participated in the 2013 meet. 

The men’s 400m hurdlers semifinals are scheduled for 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9 at Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon. Fans will have the opportunity to watch the event on ESPN2 and ESPNU. 

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A record 14 former Florida A&M University (FAMU) volleyball players were named to the all-time Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) 50th anniversary volleyball team. 

Nicole Abreau, Maria Andronova, Jovana Blazeski, Valentina Carrasco, Susan Egoavil, Shante’ Haymore, Adriana Kostadinova, Randi Lee, Ginna Lopez-Chavez, Anna Nicholson, Mariela Portocarrero, Marrita Royster-Crockett, Adriena Ruiz and Maria Yvette Garcia earned the conference honor. 

FAMU led the way with a record number of former players selected to the all-time MEAC 50th anniversary volleyball team, with Howard placing nine on the team. Morgan State (eight), Maryland Eastern Shore (six), North Carolina A&T State (four), South Carolina State (three), Coppin State (two), North Carolina Central (one), Bethune-Cookman (one), Delaware State (one) and Hampton (one) rounded out the all-time team. 

Abreau earned MEAC Co-Rookie of the Year honors in 2016 and was selected to the 2017 All-MEAC First Team. 

Andronova was named the 2005 MEAC Tournament Outstanding Performer and the 2006 MEAC Player of the Year. In addition, she was a two-time (2005, 2006) All-MEAC First Team recipient.  

Blazeski had several accolades during her collegiate career including, 2007 MEAC Rookie of the Year, 2009 MEAC Player of the Year, 2009 MEAC Tournament Outstanding Performer and two-time (2007, 2009) All-MEAC First Team. 

Carrasco garnered back-to-back (2017, 2018) All-MEAC First Team selections. 

Egoavil posted All-MEAC First Team selections in 2007 and 2009. 

Haymore was a two-time MEAC Player of the Year along with All-MEAC First Team in 2000 and 2001. In addition, she was tabbed the 2001 MEAC Tournament Outstanding Performer. 

Kostadinova, who was inducted into the 2020 FAMU Sports Hall of Fame, had several accolades, including two-time MEAC Player of the Year (2004, 2005), three-time All-MEAC First Team (2003-2005) and three-time MEAC Tournament Outstanding Performer (2002-2004). 

Lee posted All-MEAC First Team honors in 1993 and 1994. 

Lopez-Chavez was tabbed a three-time All-MEAC First Team selection from 2013-2016. 

Nicholson earned 1999 MEAC Tournament Outstanding Performer and All-MEAC First Team. 

Portocarrero was a three-time All-MEAC First Team honoree (2001, 2003-2004). 

Royster-Crockett garnered 2006 MEAC Tournament Outstanding Performer and All-MEAC First Team honors. 

Ruiz tabbed All-MEAC First Team (2002-2004). 

Yvette Garcia was a three-time All-MEAC First Team selection (2016, 2018-19). 

To be considered on the ballot, players must have been named to one of the following: First Team All-MEAC, MEAC Player of the Year, AVCA All-American or All-Region or a MEAC Hall of Fame inductee. 

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.| The Florida A&M University Department of Athletics has announced its decision to opt out of the 2021 spring seasons for football, indoor track & field and volleyball.
 
“Florida A&M Athletics’ decision to opt-out and forgo the 2021 spring football, indoor track & field and volleyball season was made with the health and safety of our student-athletes as our top priority. This was a collective decision with our coaches and staff, given the varying circumstances that COVID-19 has created for our program.” said Florida A&M VP/Director of Athletics Kortne Gosha. “We are certainly disappointed that some of our student-athletes will not be able to compete this year; however, we will shift our focus to achieving our academic priorities while planning a safe return to play in fall 2021, our inaugural season in the Southwest Athletic Conference.”

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Four former Florida A&M University (FAMU) football players and one former coach were among the 25 finalists named for the 2021 Black College Football Hall of Fame. 

Punter Greg Coleman (1972-75), offensive lineman Henry Lawrence (1970-73), offensive lineman, Tyrone McGriff (1976-79) and offensive lineman Nate Newton (1979-82) were among the 22 players selected as finalists. Rudy Hubbard, who guided the Rattlers to its only NCAA Division I-AA (now FCS) national championship in 1978, was named one of three coaching finalists. 

The finalists were selected from a field of more than 150 nominees by an 11-member selection committee comprised of prominent journalists, commentators, historians, former NFL general managers and football executives. 

“Being named a finalist for the Black College Football Hall of Fame should be celebrated. The list of 25 highlights the amount of talent to come from historically Black colleges and universities,” Black College Football Co-Founder and 2012 inductee James “Shack” Harris said. 

The Black College Football Hall of Fame was founded in 2009 by Harris and former Grambling State University quarterback Doug Williams to preserve the history and honor the greatest football players, coaches and contributors from HBCUs.  

FAMU has placed six members into the Black College Football Hall of Fame – coach Jake Gaither (2010), running back Willie Galimore (2010), wide receiver “Bullet” Bob Hayes (2011), quarterback Ken Riley (2015), coach Billy Joe (2017) and coach Joe Taylor (2020). 

This year’s inductees will be announced on Nov. 19 and will be honored during the Black College Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Feb. 20, 2021 in Atlanta. 

“As chairman of the selection committee, I’m extremely proud of the work and effort the committee has put in to come up with the finalists who are being considered for induction. It’s not an easy task, because every name on the list is deserving to be in the Black College Football Hall of Fame,” Committee Chairman Charlie Neal said. 

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. | Florida A&M University’s Nasir Core was among more than 1,350 men’s collegiate basketball student-athletes who were recognized by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) on Wednesday as a member of the 2019-20 NABC Honors Court.

The NABC Honors Court highlights the talents and gifts that the men’s basketball student-athletes possess on the court and the hard work they exhibit in the classroom. 

In order to be named to the Honors Court, a student-athlete must meet a high standard of academic criteria, including maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher at the conclusion of the 2019-20 academic year. The student-athlete must be academically a junior or senior and must have matriculated at least one year at their current institution. 

Core, who obtained a cumulative 3.35 GPA and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, played in all 27 games last season, averaging 23.3 minutes per game. The Tampa, Fla. native averaged 7.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists and nearly 1.0 steals per game. He poured in a career-high 29 points in a thrilling double-overtime victory over Delaware State on Feb. 15.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | The Florida A&M Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced a virtual Town Hall set for 5 p.m. on Friday, June 12. 

FAMU VP/Director of Athletics Kortne Gosha will host the panel, which includes Head Football Coach Willie Simmons, Head Men’s Basketball Coach Robert McCullum and new Head Women’s Basketball Coach Shalon Pillow.

The Town Hall will provide an overview of athletics and the strategic plan moving forward as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic including the return of student-athletes back to campus and the plan for the upcoming 2020 football season. As the state of the nation changes during this pandemic, we want to be cautious and strategic in bringing our student-athletes back to ensure their safety. The discussion will also include details regarding the future conference re-alignment to the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). 

Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://famu.zoom.us/j/99892554133

Telephone: 929 205 6099

The Town Hall will also be streamed live on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/famuath

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