Rattler Review
Rattler Review is a weekly podcast covering the sports scene at Florida A&M University. Segments include interviews with coaches, athletes, FAMU officials and alumni. Multimedia journalist Rory Sharrock of Sharrock Media Group is the host.
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Rattler Review Ep. 118
01/11/2024
Rattler Review Ep. 118
Willie Simmons discusses his resignation as the football head coach at FAMU to become the running backs coach at Duke. FAMU VP/AD Tiffani Sykes talks about filling the football head coaching vacancy, finances for the athletics department and facilities. SWAC Offensive Player of the Year Jeremy Moussa reflects on his relationship with former head coach Simmons and the 2023 championship season.
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Rattler Review Ep. 117
12/28/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 117
The 2nd annual Rattler Review Venom Awards show celebrates athletic success at FAMU in 2023. Award categories include Men's/Women's Freshman of the Year, Men's/Women's Newcomer of the Year, Men's/Women's Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year and Team of the Year.
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Rattler Review Ep. 116
12/14/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 116
Cricket Celebration Bowl preview. FAMU head coach Willie Simmons discusses game strategy and addresses rumors about job offers. Cricket Celebration Bowl executive director John Grant talks about finances, TV ratings and cultural impact of the game. Our Four-Down Territory segment features play-by-play commentators Tiffany Greene, Jay Walker breaking down the match FAMU-Howard and their passion for HBCUs.
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Rattler Review Ep. 115
12/08/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 115
Cricket Celebration Bowl preview episode. FAMU football HC Willie Simmons recaps winning the SWAC title and gives an early preview of HBCU national championship matchup vs. Howard. Running back Terrell Jennings discusses his late-season surge leading the team's offensive attack. Co-DC/D-Line coach Milton Patterson reflects on his Atlanta roots and returning home for the Celebration Bowl. Kez McCorvey shares a report on the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
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Rattler Review Ep. 114
11/16/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 114
FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons previews the annual Florida Blue Florida Classic vs. Bethune-Cookman. Wide receiver Marcus Riley discusses his college football journey and facing his former B-CU teammates. Our monthly Alumni Spotlight series features the 2021 Buck Buchanan Award winner, Isaiah Land. He talks about life as an NFL rookie with the Indianapolis Colts and supporting FAMU in Orlando at the Florida Classic. Full preview of the 2023 SWAC Volleyball Tournament and FAMU's quest to win a third straight title.
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Rattler Review Ep. 113
11/02/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 113
FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons recaps winning the SWAC East Division title and previews the upcoming game vs. Alabama A&M. Cornerback Tevin Griffey discusses his first career interception, the power of the FAMU's "Dark Cloud Defense" and his legendary family roots. Our Four-Down Territory segment features Fox 54 Huntsville sports director Mo Carter breaking down Alabama A&M.
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Rattler Review Ep. 112
10/27/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 112
FAMU Homecoming 2023 special episode. Football head coach Willie Simmons breaks down the personnel matchup for the homecoming game vs. Prairie View A&M. Rattlers legendary quarterback Ryan Stanley reflects on his record-breaking career as the debut guest on the Alumni Spotlight segment. Multimedia commentator Charles Bishop shares insight on PVAMU on the weekly Four-Down Territory series.
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Rattler Review Ep. 111
10/20/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 111
FAMU football HC Willie Simmons previews the road game vs. Texas Southern. Wide receiver Jah'Marae Sheread discusses returning home to Houston and playing strong for the stretch run of the season. Our Four-Down Territory series features Texas Southern professor Dr. Kenyatta Cavil of Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab sharing insight on the Tigers. FAMU men's basketball HC Robert McCullum gives an outlook for the 2023-24 season. FAMU cross country HC Tamika Kinchen previews the 2023 SWAC championship meet.
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Rattler Review Ep. 110
10/05/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 110
FAMU football HC Willie Simmons gives an outlook for the road game vs. Southern. Running back Terrell Jennings discusses the impact of the ground game and team unity. Our Four-Down Territory series features Southern beat reporter Carlos Brown of the Carlos Brown Show sharing insight on the Jaguars. FAMU volleyball star setter Camila De La Rosa talks about adding to the program's success and life in her native Dominican Republic.
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Rattler Review Ep. 109
09/28/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 109
FAMU football HC Willie Simmons previews the upcoming road game vs. Mississippi Valley State. Linebacker Isaiah Major discusses leadership and the dominance of the Dark Cloud Defense. Our Four-Down Territory series features WJTV sports director Blake Levine sharing insight on MVSU. Freshmen XC runners Niya Coleman and Sierra Barrera talk about their team-high times this season. FAMU alum, Leon High football head coach Tyrone McGriff leads the resurgance of the Lions with a 5-0 record.
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Rattler Review Ep. 108
09/22/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 108
FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons discusses the upcoming SWAC East Division game vs. Alabama State. Defensive end Anthony Dunn, Jr. talks about his quest for ultimate dominance as a pass rusher and run stopper. Our Four-Down Territory series features Alabama State beat writer Jerry Humphrey III of the Montgomery Advertiser sharing insight on the Hornets. FAMU Sports Hall of Fame Chairman Marvin Green highlights Class of 2023 inductees.
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Rattler Review Ep. 107
09/14/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 107
FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons recaps losing to South Florida and previews the home opener vs. West Florida. Our Four-Down Territory series features West Florida beat writer Ben Grieco of the Pensacola News Journal sharing insight on the Argonauts. Ken Riley II reflects on his father - Ken Riley - being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and naming the field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in his honor.
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Rattler Review Ep. 105
08/31/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 105
FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons previews the Wk. 1 matchup vs. Jackson State in the Orange Blossom Classic. Quarterback Jeremy Moussa discusses leadership and his goals for the season. FAMU VP/AD Tiffani Sykes shares insight on the budget and her plans for the 2023-24 school year.
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Rattler Review Ep. 104
05/18/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 104
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, FAMU tennis player Veronica Rodriguez shares about having anxiety and using her platform as a student-athlete to raise awareness of mental health matters. Class of 2023 grads Nick Dixon and Kamari Young discuss earning their degrees, bond since childhood and goals for the upcoming football season. Sprinter Teleda Williams preps for the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field East Preliminary.
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Rattler Review Ep. 103
05/05/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 103
Rattler Review celebrates the signings of FAMU legends Isaiah Land (Dallas Cowboys) and Xavier Smith (L.A. Rams) as NFL undrafted free agents. Vice President/Director of Athletics Tiffani Sykes recaps her first semester on the job and the state of the department. Rasheeda Liberty of Lady Lib Sports and Entertainment discusses her work representing Xavier Smith and HBCUs in the NFL Draft. Former FAMU and All-SWAC DL Savion Williams talks about playing in the USFL with the Pittsburgh Maulers.
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Rattler Review Ep. 102
04/25/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 102
FAMU head coach Nikki Houston and freshman star Reagan Harris recap winning the SWAC Women's Tennis Championships. Baseball head coach Jamey Shouppe shares a team report. Senior outfielder Janmikell Bastardo discusses his role as an impact player and leading contact hitter.
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Rattler Review Ep. 101
04/17/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 101
FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons recaps the Orange & Green game and shares a team report on the finale of spring camp. Defensive line coach Milton Patterson discusses the physicality of his group - the Rock Boys. SWAC Tennis Championships preview with head coach Nikki Houston and international phenom Sara Rakim.
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Rattler Review Ep. 100
04/08/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 100
The milestone celebration of our 100th episode features complete FAMU football coverage during spring camp. Head coach Willie Simmons recaps the second scrimmage and shares a team progress report. Quarterback Jeremy Moussa discusses his comfort level with the offense with a year under his belt. Newly-hired wide receivers coach Antonio "AC" Carter talks about his joyful return to Tallahassee. All-American linebacker Isaiah Land comments on Pro Day and his prep for the NFL Draft.
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Rattler Review Ep. 99
03/01/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 99
Former FAMU All-American wide receiver Xavier Smith recaps his performance during the HBCU Combine and Legacy Bowl. Football head coach Willie Simmons discusses the Legacy Bowl and gives a preview for the start of spring camp. Three-time Super Bowl champion front office executive Scott Pioli gives an evaluation of FAMU players prepping for the NFL draft.
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Rattler Review Ep. 98
02/20/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 98
FAMU Athletics budget report from the Board of Trustees meeting with VP/Director of Athletics Tiffani Sykes. Recap of the SWAC Indoor Track & Field Championships with gold medalists Kiara Ivy (pole vault) and Dajon Clark (long jump). FAMU football defensive coordinator Ryan Smith discusses building a foundation of dominance on the field. Vaughn Wilson reflects on the legacy of Ken Riley and his upcoming induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Rattler Review Ep. 97
02/10/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 97
FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons discusses the release of the 2023 schedule and LeBron James setting the all-time scoring mark in the NBA. Offensive coordinator/O-Line coach Joe Henry recaps last season and the revisions for this year. FAMU softball preview with head coach Camise Patterson, infielder Destiny Cuevas and outfielder Melkayla Irvis. Indoor track & field update with head coach Garfield Ellenwood II and sprinter Lauryn Hall.
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Rattler Review Ep. 96
02/03/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 96
FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons breaks down National Signing Day and having a top-3 recruiting class for 2023. National Girls and Women in Sports Day coverage featuring commentary from a panel discussion and a recap from FAMU VP/Director of Athletics Tiffani Sykes.
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Rattler Review Ep. 95
01/19/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 95
FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons discusses the early plans for 2023. Former FAMU OC/QB coach KJ Black recaps his first season with the Los Angeles Rams as part of the Bill Walsh Minority Coaching Fellowship. FAMU Director of Football Recruiting Devin Rispress talks about the transfer portal and bringing elite talent to the program.
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Rattler Review Ep. 94
01/06/2023
Rattler Review Ep. 94
FAMU newly-hired VP/Director of Athletics Tiffani-Dawn Sykes recaps her first day in her role. She also discusses her career path to landing her "dream job" with the Rattlers. Sykes comments on her agenda for the department, hiring executive staffers and fundraising to balance the budget.
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Rattler Review Ep. 93
12/24/2022
Rattler Review Ep. 93
A full recap of the top stories of 2022 at FAMU. We honor this year's elite performers with the Rattler Review Venom Awards. Categories include Male/Female Freshman of the Year, Male/Female Newcomer of the Year, FAMU Team of the Year and Male/Female Athlete of the Year.
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Rattler Review Ep. 92
12/15/2022
Rattler Review Ep. 92
FAMU alumna and multi-media journalist Thai Floyd discusses her coverage of the Celebration Bowl and previews the matchup between Jackson State vs N.C. Central. Former Rattlers football star Tyrone McGriff Jr. discusses the selection of his father, Tyrone McGriff Sr., into the Black College Football Hall of Fame.
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Rattler Review Ep. 91
12/08/2022
Rattler Review Ep. 91
FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons discusses Deion Sanders and dismisses rumors of working with him at Colorado. Former Rattlers Jalen Spady and Jay Jackson-Williams share commentary on being included in the XFL Draft.
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Rattler Review Ep. 90
12/01/2022
Rattler Review Ep. 90
FAMU volleyball head coach Gokhan Yilmaz and outside hitter Brooke Lynn Watts recap the team winning back-to-back SWAC championships. They also discuss playing Florida in the NCAA Volleyball Tournament. Football head coach Willie Simmons reflects on the 2022 season and being overlooked for the FCS playoffs by the selection committee.
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Rattler Review Ep. 89
11/17/2022
Rattler Review Ep. 89
FAMU football closes the regular season in the Florida Blue Florida Classic vs. arch-rival Bethune-Cookman. Head coach Willie Simmons gives an outlook on the game and the team's potential FCS playoff berth. Player spotlights feature wide receiver Xavier Smith and siblings BJ and Kendall Bohler. SWAC Volleyball Tournament preview with outside hitter Dominique Washington. She recaps the season and discusses FAMU's goal of repeating as conference champions.
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Rattler Review Ep. 88
11/10/2022
Rattler Review Ep. 88
FAMU football head coach Willie Simmons discusses his name being mentioned for other jobs. Simmons also gives a preview of the upcoming game vs. Alabama State. Tight end Jeremiah Pruitte talks about his production as a key option of the offense. Linebacker Johnny Chaney, Jr. shares commentary on his status as an elite tackler.
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