Davis, who worked primarily with the wide receivers, was part of the coaching staff that helped the Aggies snap their 57-year bowl drought and defeat Utah State, 26-20, in overtime in the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl. FAMU football Head Coach Willie Simmons was grateful for the invite and pleased about how all levels were represented on Sunday. "My family is feeling the same way that I am and they're excited that so many people are putting us in their prayers. FAMU football director of recruiting Devin Rispress has been with the team for less than a year, but has made one of the biggest impacts. On June 2, they hosted the Willie Simmons Football Camp at Bragg Memorial Stadium. 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Personal life [ edit] Assistant Coach/Special Teams. 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 Florida A&M Rattlers football team represents Florida A&M University in the sport of American football.The Rattlers compete in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) of Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 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. Johnson will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of Rattler football and is familiar with the position after a similar role at Jackson State. 22 (148.51), and the scoring offense ranked No. All 32 NFL teams scouted the HBCU Combine. 17 in the nation (291.1 YPG), team passing efficiency rated No. Hannah Henry wife of FAMU offensive coordinator/offensive line coachJoseph Henry - organized a GoFundMe on Sept. 19. After being transported to the North Carolina Medical Center, Spady was placed in ICU for seven days. Both running backs ranked in the GSCs top 10 in yards per game, with Owens finishing 2nd and Dampier 10th. 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Johnson also attended Clemson University with coach Simmons. 2023 www.tallahassee.com. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | The Grambling State University women's basketball team cruised to a 61-46 victory over Florida A&M at the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center on Saturday afternoon. Summer camps are a great time to evaluate young men but also a chance to let them tour your campus and see your facility. While at MVSU, he served as co-defensive coordinator, linebackers coach, and director of sports performance. Back to Top "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. . "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. 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. Davis, who worked primarily with the wide receivers, was part of the coaching staff that helped the Aggies snap their 57-year bowl drought and defeat Utah State, 26-20, in overtime in the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl. Your email address will not be published. The biggest win of the season came against North Carolina A&T (Celebration Bowl Champion and ranked No. 57 / 391.2 YPG), total defense (No. Stanchek joined the Rattlers after two seasons as the offensive line coach at Southern Miss. During the Rattlers'game-week preparation, Spadyvisited coaches and players at Galimore-Powell Fieldhouse. This group of talented and well-respected coaches will continue to move this program in the right direction. As the Rattler roster is pretty much set for the upcoming 2022season, there isn't any focused spots on the team's roster intel. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. As the 2021 season draws near, Florida A&M head football coach Willie Simmons announced additions to his staff on August 1, 2021. 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. The 2022 season saw FAMU start the season 0-2, but then go on a 6 game winning streak. Contact him via email at gdthomas@gannett.com or on Twitter @3peatgee. Davis, who graduated from Campbell in 2012 with a bachelors degree in business administration, played defensive back for the Camels from 2008-11. 46.9K Followers. Go To Coaching Staff. 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. Theater of popular music. Willie Roman Simmons was born in Quincy, Fla., on October 12th, 1980, to Willie and Phyllis Simmons. Under Coach Simmons leadership, we will continue to sustain our championship-level performance.. Your email address will not be published. Willie earned his 50th career win as a head coach when the Rattlers defeated Grambling St. on October 15, 2022. (850) 561-2949. Simmons led the Tigers to their first district championship in 22 years and named Big Bend Offensive Player of the Year after throwing for 2,505 yards and 32 touchdowns. After two seasons in Kansas, Tucker returned to his alma mater Middle Tennessee State as an offensive graduate assistant (2020). 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. This group of talented and well-respected coaches will continue to move this program in the right direction. 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. As the athletic director, we are committed to taking the program to places weve never been. SLU (12-2) takes on Rattlers Wednesday at 4 p.m. HAMMOND, La. On May 29, they spent the day in Orlando for the HBCU Mega Camp. FAMU football announces additions to coaching staff, HBCU Gameday x Protect Your Skull Player of the Year. "I imagine that's going to be the case every time I get around those guys and that's motivation for me to get right and bounce back.". I am extremely excited about the additions to our coaching, said Head CoachWillie Simmons. 2023 www.tallahassee.com. Henry spent the 2014 season as the defensive line coach at Birmingham-Southern College. Barbara, his wife is taking good care of him at home. This group of talented and well-respected coaches will continue to move this program in the right direction. FAMU head coach Willie Simmons. 13 in the nation (45%)), and keeping the quarterback upright (No. He got his start in the coaching ranks in 2012, spending three seasons as an assistant to the head coach at his alma mater. Patterson arrived in Tallahassee following a stop at Fayetteville State and a four-year post at Clark Atlanta. All rights reserved. Also read:Ex-FAMU athletic director Kortne Gosha hired by Tulane. The 2019 North Carolina A&T Aggies football team represented North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) in the 2019 NCAA Division I FCS football season.This marked the 96th season for the program, and the Aggies were led by second-year head coach Sam Washington.The Aggies finished the season with a record of 9-3 . They have six children, Louis III, Amerie, Raven, Shailoh, Wraylon, and Truth. He finished with six catches for 85 yards and . Former Florida State Head Coach accepts NFL Position. 850.412.7079. 10 in the nation at the time of playing). ", Tripp Harrington showing off the rocket launcher again Xavier Smith playing cribbage pic.twitter.com/BLcBqnKEmV, HBCU LEGACY BOWL (@HBCULegacyBowl) February 25, 2023, Spring Preview:3 questions for FAMU football to ask heading into first practice, He's got options:USFL team enters the sweepstakes and drafts FAMU linebacker Isaiah Land, 35 years in the making:Ken Riley II reflects on his father's 'remarkable' Hall of Fame moment, Monday, Feb. 20: Smith's 40-yard dash timed between a 4.38 and 4.39 at the NFL HBCU Combine. Land, 6-foot-4, 226 pounds, will report with the first group of NFL prospects as defensive linemen and . Let us know what youve been up to since you left the hill! Download. I am extremely excited about the new additions to our coaching staff. It's a method to their madness -- beating the crowd and gaining a head start to adding prospects to their recruiting board. 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). Gerald Thomas III covers FAMU athletics for the Tallahassee Democrat. Over the last week, the Rattlers have locked in visits from starred prospects. 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. 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. Tucker headed to Florida A&M following a yearlong stint at Austin Peay, where he was tasked with coaching the tight ends. 12 in the nation (STATS Poll, week 12). The class of 2009 graduate from FAMU DRS was announced as the new head football coach at his Alma mater Wednesday afternoon, a. SCOUTING FAMU Henry also had stints at UAB and began his coaching career at Arkansas after his five-year playing career with the Razorbacks. 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. Players. Kamari Stephens was maybe the biggest surprise of FAMU football last season. Under Simmons' leadership, The Citadel also accomplished a feat that had only been done by Marshall University, which was to defeat Furman, Appalachian State, and Georgia Southern in the same season. 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. Simmons coached nine players to the All-SWAC Team, six BOXTOROW All-Americans, four FCS Stats Perform All-Americans,three HERO Sports All-Americans, two AFCA All-Americans, and two AP All-Americans. 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. Your email address will not be published. We are seeking staff who . Simmons is married to the former Shaia Rene Beckwith (also a Quincy native)., who is a two-time graduate of Florida A&M University. She served as an assistant softball coach from fall 2007 until spring 2015. There he had the opportunity to coach former NFL and USF quarterback B.J. "We're hoping that the blood behind his eye dissipates sooner rather than later," Barbara Tatum-Spady said. They bring a wealth of experience and knowledge from their time spent at some of the top programs in the country., Joseph Henry Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach. 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. He was retained as the team's offensive line coach by Alex Wood when Wood was brought in as the team's head coach before the 2015 season. That said, one . He is the youngest of three children and the only son. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. 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