FAMU football slowing creeping towards gameday | 3 things to know about 17th practice

Florida A&M football is inching closer and closer to gameday.

The Rattlers had their 17th training camp practice on Wednesday, 10 days before they kick off the 2024 season in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge against Norfolk State in Atlanta.

Here’s what you need to know about the Rattlers’ practice.

FAMU football slowly preparing for first game of 2024 season

Florida A&M football defensive back Kendall Bohler during the third day of spring practice at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida on Friday, March 10, 2023

FAMU is taking baby steps to prepare for its season opener.

The Rattlers have moved from morning practices full-time to evening starts to adapt to their upcoming 7:30 kickoff time against Norfolk State.

“They probably like them a little better than that six o’clock in the morning. I know I do,” said FAMU head coach James Colzie III.

“It gives our guys a chance to take care of themselves throughout the day. And it gets us ready for a 7:30 game time next week.”

FAMU players are embracing the occasional time changes.

It makes things interesting for them as the training camp grind adds wear and tear to the mind and body.

“Everybody’s showing up and going to work,” said FAMU running back Kelvin Dean Jr. “Mentally, everyone is here and locked in. Nobody is tapping out or quitting.”

What keeps the Rattlers going is the fun of contending against their teammates.

Iron sharpens iron at FAMU.

“Competition is very high. We’re going at it every day,” said FAMU defensive back Kendall Bohler. “It’s very enjoyable out there.”

FAMU football has saw improvements through three weeks of training camp

Colzie has welcomed nearly 50 new players to his inaugural FAMU football team.

What he’s noticed is the development of newcomers and returners alike ascending as locker room and on-field leaders during the…

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Author : Tallahassee Democrat

Publish date : 2024-08-15 04:06:16

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