Monday, March 19, 2018

Weather pushes back start of FAMU's spring practice

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- Growing up in Quincy, Willie Simmons is well aware of the area’s penchant for thunderstorms.

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Tallahassee region Monday, forcing Florida A&M to postpone its NFL Pro Day for the program’s draft-eligible players.



With additional rain expected through Tuesday afternoon, Simmons – the Rattlers’ new football coach – also pushed back the start of spring practice one day until Wednesday morning.

“It is what it is – it’s Tallahassee weather, so you have love it,” Simmons said good-naturedly.

Despite the delay, Mother Nature hasn’t dampened Simmons’ enthusiasm.

The Rattlers will practice 15 days over the next month, including the annual Orange & Green game Saturday, April 21.

During FAMU’s team meeting Sunday night, Simmons explained his expectations to players as the new regime looks to turn around the struggling program.



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