((HT: Bluedogsu))
And it comes from one of the more prestigious HBCU rivalry games of the year...
Jackson State was trailing Florida A&M 17-16 with time running out when this happened...
So, DeSean McKenzie gets the tip drill down and JSU wins 22-17...
"We worked on that — a matter of fact, all of fall camp," first-year head coach Harold Jackson told the Jackson Clarion-Ledger's Ros Dumlao. "It was something we worked on to the right side, and we threw it to the left side this time. And we never worked on it in the left side. ... But it doesn't matter what side we worked on. Hey, it works as long as we come out with a victory."
And, you did...
Here's QB LaMontiez Ivy and McKenzie after the game...
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Monday, September 1, 2014
Saturday, September 21, 2013
With A Back-up Quarterback Ohio State Rattles Florida A&M
Ohio State calls Kenny Guiton the most famous back-up quarterback in college football.
Saturday against an over-marched Florida A&M team Guiton's fame reached a new zenith.
Guiton threw for an Ohio State record six touchdowns, all in the first half, in the Buckeyes 76-0 rout of the Rattlers.
"I had all day," Guiton said. "The coaches wanted to come out throwing the ball around and I thank them for the trust they had in me to be able to do that."
"He's an efficient player right now, he's an incredible manager, coach on the field so, you know, his time came." Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer said. "He was prepared, and his coach and him did a very good job. I think Tom Herman it's not by accident that this thing happened, now. It's not because he had the buckeye in his pocket or his lucky tee shirt; it's because he worked hard with the position coach to get ready for his opportunity and boy did he."
Yes he did coach Meyer.
When asked if Braxton Miller was still the Buckeyes number one quarterback Meyer had a one word answer.
"Yes."
Quarterback controversy in Columbus, I think not.
Saturday against an over-marched Florida A&M team Guiton's fame reached a new zenith.
Guiton threw for an Ohio State record six touchdowns, all in the first half, in the Buckeyes 76-0 rout of the Rattlers.
"I had all day," Guiton said. "The coaches wanted to come out throwing the ball around and I thank them for the trust they had in me to be able to do that."
"He's an efficient player right now, he's an incredible manager, coach on the field so, you know, his time came." Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer said. "He was prepared, and his coach and him did a very good job. I think Tom Herman it's not by accident that this thing happened, now. It's not because he had the buckeye in his pocket or his lucky tee shirt; it's because he worked hard with the position coach to get ready for his opportunity and boy did he."
Yes he did coach Meyer.
When asked if Braxton Miller was still the Buckeyes number one quarterback Meyer had a one word answer.
"Yes."
Quarterback controversy in Columbus, I think not.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Charlotte Cop Fired 12 Shots At Ex-FAMU Player, Hit Him 10 Times
((HT: NBC Charlotte))
Charlotte police officer Randall Kerrick fired his gun 12 times at an unarmed Jonathan Ferrell- hitting him 10 times. Ferrell is a former Florida A&M football player who was shot and killed by Kerrick while Kerrick was seeking help after a car accident Saturday.
The investigation by the Charlotte PD showed Kerrick did not have "a lawful right to discharge his weapon during this encounter."
As police are reconstructing what they think happened that led up to the shooting, current investigations yield that police think Ferrell had wrecked his car, and then was knocking on a house near the crash to try and get help. The woman in the home called police to report she thought a man was trying to break in to her home.
Police encountered Ferrell about a block away. An officer shot and killed him, and police said Ferrell was even running towards the officers at the scene at the time that the weapon was discharged. Kerrick was then charged with voluntary manslaughter, and he made bail late Saturday night.
"The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reiterates that this is a very unfortunate incident and it has devastated a family as well as caused a great deal of sadness and anxiety in our organization," CMPD spokeswoman Jessica Wallin said in a statement.
Here's the first report...
Ferrell's family spoke today in Charlotte and gave their testimonial... ((HT: CharlotteObserver.com)) Family attorney, Christopher Chestnut, told the assembled media at the presser: "We’re planning to get answers,” he said. “If that requires a lawsuit, then we will.” From the Charlotte Observer article from Wootson and Lyttle: Police released an incident report Monday that shows that after the shooting, Kerrick said he had been assaulted. The report said he received minor injuries, but refused medical attention. It does not indicate who assaulted him. But many questions remain, including the positions of Ferrell and the officers, whether the officers shouted commands and a detailed timeline of events. Police also have explained why the Taser was unsuccessful. Police have not released the 911 recording or any video from the scene.
Charlotte police officer Randall Kerrick fired his gun 12 times at an unarmed Jonathan Ferrell- hitting him 10 times. Ferrell is a former Florida A&M football player who was shot and killed by Kerrick while Kerrick was seeking help after a car accident Saturday.
The investigation by the Charlotte PD showed Kerrick did not have "a lawful right to discharge his weapon during this encounter."
As police are reconstructing what they think happened that led up to the shooting, current investigations yield that police think Ferrell had wrecked his car, and then was knocking on a house near the crash to try and get help. The woman in the home called police to report she thought a man was trying to break in to her home.
Police encountered Ferrell about a block away. An officer shot and killed him, and police said Ferrell was even running towards the officers at the scene at the time that the weapon was discharged. Kerrick was then charged with voluntary manslaughter, and he made bail late Saturday night.
"The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reiterates that this is a very unfortunate incident and it has devastated a family as well as caused a great deal of sadness and anxiety in our organization," CMPD spokeswoman Jessica Wallin said in a statement.
Here's the first report...
Ferrell's family spoke today in Charlotte and gave their testimonial... ((HT: CharlotteObserver.com)) Family attorney, Christopher Chestnut, told the assembled media at the presser: "We’re planning to get answers,” he said. “If that requires a lawsuit, then we will.” From the Charlotte Observer article from Wootson and Lyttle: Police released an incident report Monday that shows that after the shooting, Kerrick said he had been assaulted. The report said he received minor injuries, but refused medical attention. It does not indicate who assaulted him. But many questions remain, including the positions of Ferrell and the officers, whether the officers shouted commands and a detailed timeline of events. Police also have explained why the Taser was unsuccessful. Police have not released the 911 recording or any video from the scene.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
The Return Of The Marching 100
((HT: ESPN))
Before the MEAC/SWAC Showdown in Orlando, the Florida A&M University band- the "Marching 100"- took the field for the first time on almost two years after being banned after the hazing death of band major Robert Champion.
FAMU's interim president, Larry Robinson, released this statement in announcing their return:
"This band will be a model of excellence for other bands across this nation. It will actually focus on its founding principles of character, academics, leadership, marching and service," Robinson said. "When you look at all these actions that we've taken in total, we are fairly confident that we are about to launch a new era and a new understanding and appreciation as to why hazing is not necessary to advance these principles."
Here's their pre-game return...
Fifteen band members were charged with manslaughter and felony hazing in Champion's death two years ago. Seven have accepted pleas. One more has pleaded, but hasn't been sentenced. The rest are still awaiting trial.
But Champion's mom thinks it's still too soon for the band to get back on the field...
"I do believe that it's too soon,"Pam Champion said. "I don't see anything that's different to ensure the safety of those students. Everything that has been put in place is not something that was done voluntarily."
The Champions think the return is looking at the money that can be gained by reinstating the 100 and having them perform.
Before the MEAC/SWAC Showdown in Orlando, the Florida A&M University band- the "Marching 100"- took the field for the first time on almost two years after being banned after the hazing death of band major Robert Champion.
FAMU's interim president, Larry Robinson, released this statement in announcing their return:
"This band will be a model of excellence for other bands across this nation. It will actually focus on its founding principles of character, academics, leadership, marching and service," Robinson said. "When you look at all these actions that we've taken in total, we are fairly confident that we are about to launch a new era and a new understanding and appreciation as to why hazing is not necessary to advance these principles."
Here's their pre-game return...
Fifteen band members were charged with manslaughter and felony hazing in Champion's death two years ago. Seven have accepted pleas. One more has pleaded, but hasn't been sentenced. The rest are still awaiting trial.
But Champion's mom thinks it's still too soon for the band to get back on the field...
"I do believe that it's too soon,"Pam Champion said. "I don't see anything that's different to ensure the safety of those students. Everything that has been put in place is not something that was done voluntarily."
The Champions think the return is looking at the money that can be gained by reinstating the 100 and having them perform.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
FAMU Hazing Incident Upgraded To Manslaughter
((HT: WCTV-TV))
Defense attorney Bill Sharpe says he got an email from the Florida state attorney's office telling him that the charges against his client, Rikki Wills, would be upgraded to manslaughter.
Prosecutors are charging ten Florida A&M band members and two other individuals in the 2011 hazing death of drum major Robert Champion.
Champion died in Orlando in November of 2011 at the FAMU-Bethune Cookman game after he collapsed on a band bus. Prosecutors maintain Champion was beaten so severely that he was substantially bruised and had internal bleeding.
Prosecutors maintain it was a hazing incident that ended up killing Champion.
Here's a story that Outside The Lines ran a year ago uncovering the culture of hazing at FAMU
((HT: ESPN))
Defense attorney Bill Sharpe says he got an email from the Florida state attorney's office telling him that the charges against his client, Rikki Wills, would be upgraded to manslaughter.
Prosecutors are charging ten Florida A&M band members and two other individuals in the 2011 hazing death of drum major Robert Champion.
Champion died in Orlando in November of 2011 at the FAMU-Bethune Cookman game after he collapsed on a band bus. Prosecutors maintain Champion was beaten so severely that he was substantially bruised and had internal bleeding.
Prosecutors maintain it was a hazing incident that ended up killing Champion.
Here's a story that Outside The Lines ran a year ago uncovering the culture of hazing at FAMU
((HT: ESPN))
Monday, May 14, 2012
DEVELOPING: Marching 100 Suspended Through 2012 Academic Year
Florida A&M President James Ammons is recommending that the Marching 100 band remain suspended through the 2012-2013 academic year.
"We will continue to work with the music department...especially those students that were in the band," Ammons said to the Board of Trustees.
FAMU is now having to explore different ways to celebrate halftime for their school's football games this season. The HQ thinks that there will be a severe decrease in attendance this season across the board and the school only has themselves to thank...
"The FAMU Board Of Trustees hope people will support the football team: band or no band. We need die-hard Rattlers now more than ever," one trustee said in the release from the school after the meeting.
Eleven FAMU band members face felony hazing charges stemming from drum major Robert Champion's death back in November. Two others face misdemeanor counts. Ammons suspended the band soon after Champion's death.
And that turned out not to be all of the shenanigans with the 100...
Last week, it was revealed that over 100 of the band's members last season were not even FAMU students at the time of Champion's death. Longtime band director Julian White then decided to retire when that revelation was made public.
Here's the concerns before the meeting, from our friends at WCTV...
"We will continue to work with the music department...especially those students that were in the band," Ammons said to the Board of Trustees.
FAMU is now having to explore different ways to celebrate halftime for their school's football games this season. The HQ thinks that there will be a severe decrease in attendance this season across the board and the school only has themselves to thank...
"The FAMU Board Of Trustees hope people will support the football team: band or no band. We need die-hard Rattlers now more than ever," one trustee said in the release from the school after the meeting.
Eleven FAMU band members face felony hazing charges stemming from drum major Robert Champion's death back in November. Two others face misdemeanor counts. Ammons suspended the band soon after Champion's death.
And that turned out not to be all of the shenanigans with the 100...
Last week, it was revealed that over 100 of the band's members last season were not even FAMU students at the time of Champion's death. Longtime band director Julian White then decided to retire when that revelation was made public.
Here's the concerns before the meeting, from our friends at WCTV...
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
BREAKING: Prosecutor Links FAMU Hazing Beating Death Linked To Multiple Blows
13 band members from the Florida A&M Marching 100 are set to be charged in the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion after a football game last November, according to the Champion family attorney and the Associated Press.
According Christopher Chestnut, Champion's family has been told that 13 students will face either felony or misdemeanor hazing charges. He said the family was disappointed because it had hoped for more serious charges.
Champion was punched, kicked and suffocated by fellow band members who has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the charter-bus company and bus driver. There were as many as 20 people on the bus who allegedly witnessed the incident after the Florida Classic on November 19th.
Since Champion's death, 7 more members of the band have been charged in more hazing incidents. In December, three students were arrested on charges of hazing a freshman so severely that they broke her leg. In January, four other students were each charged with misdemeanor hazing.
From Denise Marie-Balona at the Sentinel:
The four were accused of either participating in or failing to stop the hazing of five pledges who were trying to join a clique affiliated with the band's clarinet section known as the "Clones."
During initiation meetings that began about September 1, pledges were lined up by height. They were punched, slapped or paddled and forced to exercise and play music, according to police.
11 of the 13 people charged in Champion's death face felony hazing charges.
More when we know more...
1630 UPDATE: Here's early returns from WCTV-TV
At least two of the people charged in the hazing death of Robert Champion have been arrested and brought to the Leon County Jail as of 3PM.
FDLE agents in unmarked cars got out and escorted them into the booking office in Tallahassee.
According Christopher Chestnut, Champion's family has been told that 13 students will face either felony or misdemeanor hazing charges. He said the family was disappointed because it had hoped for more serious charges.
Champion was punched, kicked and suffocated by fellow band members who has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the charter-bus company and bus driver. There were as many as 20 people on the bus who allegedly witnessed the incident after the Florida Classic on November 19th.
Since Champion's death, 7 more members of the band have been charged in more hazing incidents. In December, three students were arrested on charges of hazing a freshman so severely that they broke her leg. In January, four other students were each charged with misdemeanor hazing.
From Denise Marie-Balona at the Sentinel:
The four were accused of either participating in or failing to stop the hazing of five pledges who were trying to join a clique affiliated with the band's clarinet section known as the "Clones."
During initiation meetings that began about September 1, pledges were lined up by height. They were punched, slapped or paddled and forced to exercise and play music, according to police.
11 of the 13 people charged in Champion's death face felony hazing charges.
More when we know more...
1630 UPDATE: Here's early returns from WCTV-TV
At least two of the people charged in the hazing death of Robert Champion have been arrested and brought to the Leon County Jail as of 3PM.
FDLE agents in unmarked cars got out and escorted them into the booking office in Tallahassee.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
DEVELOPING: FAMU Hoops Player Stabbed To Death, Arrest Made
((HT: WCTV-TV))
From a pair of press releases- first from the Tallahassee PD...
The Tallahassee Police Department responded to a report of a stabbing at 3025 South Adams Street this morning at approximately 2:03 AM.
Officers located victim Shannon Washington in the apartment, with a knife wound to her neck.
The victim was initially treated by officers on-scene, until EMS arrived.
She was then transported to the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.
The victim was a FAMU student athlete, who was a member of the women’s basketball team.
TPD has been in contact with university officials.
TPD Victim Advocates have been working with the FAMU Athletic Department, and the victim’s teammates.
Suspect Starquineshia Palmer was still at the apartment upon the arrival of officers.
The investigation determined she did not live in the apartment, but traveled to Tallahassee from Central Florida to visit the victim for the weekend.
The victim and Palmer began to argue in the early morning hours, resulting in Palmer stabbing the victim with a kitchen knife.
Palmer was detained and transported to the Tallahassee Police Department where she was interviewed and subsequently charged with first degree murder.
Palmer was then transported to the Leon County Jail.
Arrested: Starquineshia Palmer, black female, 10/26/1990
And, then, Florida A&M University...
Florida A&M University (FAMU) is mourning the loss of Shannon Washington, a student and women’s basketball player.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to Shannon’s family and members of the Lady Rattlers Basketball Team,” said FAMU President James H. Ammons. “For Shannon to be killed in the prime of her life is tragic and senseless. She had so much promise as a student athlete. This is a great loss for the university and our athletic program.”
The FAMU Student Government Association will have a vigil tonight at 8:30 p.m. at the FAMU Eternal Flame to celebrate the life of Washington.
Washington was a standout basketball player at Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) earning All-American honors both seasons at IVCC.
A native of Sarasota, Fla., her success at IVCC earned her the distinction of having a replica of her jersey to be honored in the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn.
Washington transferred to FAMU and was expected to play this fall as a shooting guard.
“It is truly a trying situation to lose a student-athlete that has come to us to further her education and excel at her sport,” said LeDawn Gibson, FAMU’s Head Women’s Basketball Coach. “As a coach, this is the kind of incident you just hope you never have to deal with — the death of one of your players at such a young age.”
“The closeness of the students, coaches and staff at FAMU Athletics resembles that of a family,” said Derek Horne, FAMU’s director of Athletics. “Losing a family member is never easy. Our task now is to make sure we learn from this, and make as much effort at preparing our student athletes for all situations that may occur.”
Here's the breakdown...
Palmer, 20, who was visiting Washington for the weekend, was detained and charged with first-degree murder, police reported.
More when we know more...
From a pair of press releases- first from the Tallahassee PD...
The Tallahassee Police Department responded to a report of a stabbing at 3025 South Adams Street this morning at approximately 2:03 AM.
Officers located victim Shannon Washington in the apartment, with a knife wound to her neck.
The victim was initially treated by officers on-scene, until EMS arrived.
She was then transported to the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.
The victim was a FAMU student athlete, who was a member of the women’s basketball team.
TPD has been in contact with university officials.
TPD Victim Advocates have been working with the FAMU Athletic Department, and the victim’s teammates.
Suspect Starquineshia Palmer was still at the apartment upon the arrival of officers.
The investigation determined she did not live in the apartment, but traveled to Tallahassee from Central Florida to visit the victim for the weekend.
The victim and Palmer began to argue in the early morning hours, resulting in Palmer stabbing the victim with a kitchen knife.
Palmer was detained and transported to the Tallahassee Police Department where she was interviewed and subsequently charged with first degree murder.
Palmer was then transported to the Leon County Jail.
Arrested: Starquineshia Palmer, black female, 10/26/1990
And, then, Florida A&M University...
Florida A&M University (FAMU) is mourning the loss of Shannon Washington, a student and women’s basketball player.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to Shannon’s family and members of the Lady Rattlers Basketball Team,” said FAMU President James H. Ammons. “For Shannon to be killed in the prime of her life is tragic and senseless. She had so much promise as a student athlete. This is a great loss for the university and our athletic program.”
The FAMU Student Government Association will have a vigil tonight at 8:30 p.m. at the FAMU Eternal Flame to celebrate the life of Washington.
Washington was a standout basketball player at Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) earning All-American honors both seasons at IVCC.
A native of Sarasota, Fla., her success at IVCC earned her the distinction of having a replica of her jersey to be honored in the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn.
Washington transferred to FAMU and was expected to play this fall as a shooting guard.
“It is truly a trying situation to lose a student-athlete that has come to us to further her education and excel at her sport,” said LeDawn Gibson, FAMU’s Head Women’s Basketball Coach. “As a coach, this is the kind of incident you just hope you never have to deal with — the death of one of your players at such a young age.”
“The closeness of the students, coaches and staff at FAMU Athletics resembles that of a family,” said Derek Horne, FAMU’s director of Athletics. “Losing a family member is never easy. Our task now is to make sure we learn from this, and make as much effort at preparing our student athletes for all situations that may occur.”
Here's the breakdown...
Palmer, 20, who was visiting Washington for the weekend, was detained and charged with first-degree murder, police reported.
More when we know more...
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