BY TED TAYLOR For the game designated as “Blackout Night” in which Florida A & M University wore black uniforms for the first time and the fans were encouraged to wear black, it turned out to be the appropriate theme as the Rattlers saw the season funeralized at the hands of the South Carolina State Bulldogs. The 27-20 overtime loss dashed any hopes of winning a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) championship with the second conference loss.

With an open date this weekend, FAMU has plenty of time to wonder what went wrong in a season that had high expectations. At 3-5, the Rattlers are at the doorstep of a losing season for the first time since 2007, so whatever fix is found, it better be quick and tight.

Pictured: Damien Fleming…Quarterback