TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- The last time Willie Simmons stepped onto Corry Field in Quincy for competitive action, he was a lighting up the Friday night sky with his passing and running abilities as senior at Shanks High School.
After his glory years in the late 1990s, he enjoyed a stellar collegiate career playing quarterback at Clemson and The Citadel. He then experienced success as an assistant coach at Middle Tennessee State and Alcorn State. His winning ways later continued as a head coach at Prairie View A&M.
All the while, he's kept Quincy close to his heart.
On Saturday, the Florida A&M football coach returns to his old stomping grounds. The Rattlers will play their first scrimmage of the preseason at Corry Field.
This is a free event and will begin at 3:30 p.m.
"I'm excited to get back where I cut my teeth playing football," Simmons said. "I think it will be a great deal for the alumni base to see the guys up close and personal. It will be nostalgic to see the field painted and people in the stands."
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