Florida A&M’s recruiting train keeps on rolling.
Even after former head football coach Willie Simmons’ departed for Duke’s running backs coach position last Monday.
Assistant head coach and cornerbacks coach James Colzie III has been appointed as FAMU’s interim head coach while administration searches to fill the position permanently.
In the meantime, the Rattlers are still looking to reload for another Southwestern Athletic Conference and HBCU Celebration Bowl title run.
So, led by director of recruiting Devin Rispress, the Rattlers began hosting official visits from Thursday until Saturday.
“This time of the year is my season,” Rispress said as recruits and their families arrived to tour FAMU’s campus and football facility.
“I’m excited to bring in a new wave of guys committed to the program and culture of FAMU.”
Nine student-athletes are visiting campus ahead of FAMU spring classes beginning on Monday.
The reigning Black College Football National Champions landed 10 early signees with a handful of commitments set to join the team for its repeated efforts.
Remaining FAMU coaches build trust, entice newcomers to remain committed
Simmons leaving for Duke led to a slight hit to FAMU’s recruiting efforts.
The Rattlers had gotten commitments from Florida State duo, running back Rodney Hill and offensive lineman Qae’Shon Sapp, on Dec. 22, 2023. The former Seminoles de-committed from FAMU and reopened their recruitment soon after Simmons accepted Duke’s running backs job.
But that didn’t lead to a mass exodus as FAMU commits reassured their allegiance to the program despite Simmons’ exit.
Rispress has worked endlessly over the last five days to retain his newest additions.
“I did my part. But I didn’t do it alone. The rest of the coaching staff also did their part,” Rispress said of…
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Author : Tallahassee Democrat
Publish date : 2024-01-05 10:22:00
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