Thursday, May 28, 2015

5 benefits from FAMU's regional berth

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- Florida A&M head coach said tallying wins over his first two season as head coach has helped immensely with recruiting after the Rattlers had to suffer through back-to-back seven-win seasons before he arrived.

1. Recruiting

The Rattlers are 49-49 with a MEAC title — the team's first since 1994 — with Shouppe at the helm.

"Players want to be a part of a winning culture," Shouppe said.



"We've been able to turn the tide a little bit and start winning a few more ball games. We don't have a whole lot of scholarship money for this year to recruit with. But we're getting some walk-ons, kids that want to be part of what we're trying to do, that are coming to the program.

"Those walk-ons may be better than some of the kids we've got on scholarship."

Before leaving for the NCAA tournament, Shouppe told members of the 220 Quarterback Club, a group of FAMU sports enthusiasts, had had more recruits visiting the school in the coming weeks.

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