Wednesday, August 6, 2008

FAMU coach evaluates Rattlers' fitness

You can't teach speed.

Philip Sylvester proved that with an exclamation point Tuesday morning during Florida A&M's first official preseason football practice. The sophomore speedster was the first Rattler to break the 4.4-second barrier in 40-yard sprints, drawing appreciative reactions from teammates and coaches.

What was even more impressive was that Sylvester, FAMU's leading rusher in 2007, began with an awkward stance and got off to a wobbly start. "That young man is truly special," head coach Joe Taylor marveled. "Who knows what time he's really capable of?"

Philip Sylvester should again lead the MEAC in All-Purpose yards in 2008.

The Rattlers had their first team meeting Monday evening. They will spend this week easing into the preseason in anticipation of the Aug. 30 season opener, at home against Alabama State.

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