FAMU coordinator Gray likes view from press box

OFFENSE COORDINATOR QUINN GRAY

ORLANDO, Florida — Offensive coordinator Quinn Gray, who played quarterback for Billy Joe, brought back memories Sunday afternoon of the former FAMU coach.

Just like Joe did, Gray called plays from the press box. So was he just taking a page from his College Hall of Fame coach’s playbook?

“It’s just a settler for me because if I’m on the sidelines I have a chance that I might be talking to people when I need to be thinking,” Gray said. “It gives me an opportunity to be settled and get the play calls I need.”

Gray, who became offensive coordinator when Earl Holmes was hired earlier this year, said he was a bit concerned about execution of the pro-style offense he introduced this season.

“But we got ourselves going then in ...

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FAMU's Albert rewarded for extra effort 

TALLAHASSEE, Florida  --  Running backs coach Elijah Williams realized he had a shortage of proven players not long after he joined Earl Holmes’ staff at FAMU earlier this year.

He knew he could count on senior James Owens and transfer Demont Buice for spring practice. Omari Albert was there as well, but he had been inconsistent with his blocking.

As much as Williams liked the way the 5-foot-7, 200-pounder from Orlando ran the ball, he wanted Albert to understand the importance of being a complete back.

Williams saw his opportunity to get that point across during the Rattlers’ first spring scrimmage. After watching Albert get excited about a carry, the assistant coach said he’d like to see the same passion for blocking.

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