FAMU’s offensive line growing ‘stronger’ in new scheme

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- Until the end of last football season, Keonte Cash spent his career at Florida A&M blocking for an unpredictable quarterback.

Cash, a junior on FAMU’s offensive line, said sometimes he felt like he needed eyes in the back of his head to keep up with Damien Fleming, who frequently made plays with his legs instead of throwing the ball.

It’s a different time at FAMU now. Redshirt junior quarterback Carson Royal, primarily a pocket passer, is the signal caller for the Rattlers’ offense, and Cash said there’s been an adjustment period for the offensive line.

“It’s completely different,” Cash said, shaking his head and smiling while remembering trying to keep up with Fleming.

“Blocking for Damien, you just never knew where he was going to be. He made plays, so it was OK. It’s different having Carson there. You know where he’s going to be – he’s going to be behind you. It’s just different.”

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