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FAMU football establishes identity during first full-pad practice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 6:50 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

FAMU football establishes identity during first full-pad practice
Summary

Florida A&M University football held its first day in full pads at training camp on August 5. Head coach Quinn Gray Sr. emphasized the importance of this practice for team evaluation and identity formation, aiming for a group characterized as 'smart, fast, and physical'. Players showcased competitive physicality, particularly during offensive and defensive matchups. The Rattlers have a second full-pad practice scheduled for August 6, followed by a scrimmage on August 8, which will serve as a key assessment ahead of the 2026 regular season, beginning at home on August 29 against Albany State.

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  • •FAMU's first full-pad practice occurred on August 5.
  • •Quinn Gray Sr. described the day as essential for team evaluation.
  • •Players demonstrated competitiveness, especially the offensive and defensive lines.
  • •A second full-pad practice is scheduled for August 6.
  • •FAMU's first preseason scrimmage takes place on August 8.
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What they're saying
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Head coach Quinn Gray Sr. called the first day of full pads a “necessary evil” of training camp to help FAMU football establish an identity.

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