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Tampa Classic Game Luncheon
The Tampa Classic Game Luncheon was held on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at the host hotel, Downtown Hilton. The luncheon was the kick-off for activities supporting the FAMU-Tennessee State University (TSU) game held on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium. TSU won the game, 24-13. (Photos by Julia Jackson)
At the luncheon were: left to right, FAMU’s First Lady, Mrs. Cheryl Robinson, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Dr. Larry Robinson, Interim President, FAMU; and Dr. Carolyn Collins, member, FAMU National Board.
Tampa Football Classic With FAMU And Tennessee State Univ.
Tennessee State wins the first match of the 2 schools in Tampa
The Rattlers of Florida A&M University were excited to host the Tigers of Tennessee State Uni- versity in Tampa on Sept. 16, 2017. More than 17,000 fans attended the first ‘Classic’ game in Tampa in more than 20 years. The Tigers outscored the Rattlers, 24-13. (Photos by Lomax McIntyre and Julia Jackson)
Pre-game hand-shake be- tween head coaches: FAMU’s Coach Earl Holmes and TSU’s Coach Rod Reed.
Alumnus of TSU, Rev. Willie Dixon and TSU Ath- letic Director, Teresa Phillips.
Luncheon Master of Cere- monies, TV News Anchor Rod Carter.
Members of the Tampa chapter of the National Alumni Association of FAMU, Wendell Duggins, Chapter President, and Mary White Darby.
Representatives of Tennessee State University hoist the trophy they received as winners of the Tampa Florida Clas- sic, 24-13. Comm. Les Miller, right. made the presentation to Athletic Director Teresa Phillips, player, TSU President, Dr. Glenda Glover, and Head Football Coach, Rod Reed.
Judge Barbara Twine Thomas and Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, President of Tennessee State Univ. The ladies are sorority sisters.
Morehouse alumnus, Rev. Dr. Zachery S. Hudson and Bethune- Cookman alumnae, Freddie Hud- son, supported the FAMU-TSU Luncheon.
St.
Alumnae, Irene Prid- gen, was in Tampa for the luncheon.
Pete’s FAMU
Referee Jason Soistman ex- plains the coin-toss process to Dr. Walter L. Smith, 7th FAMU Presi- dent, who tossed the coin to start the game.
Players of Tennessee State University ready for the game to begin: Lane Clark (41, PK/K), Patrick Smith (2, WR), Ebenezer Ogundeko (1, DE).
Barbara Smith, wife of Dr. Walter Smith, and New York Pharmacist, film/TV star (Haves and Have Nots) Oscar Simmons, in town for the game.
Hosetta Coleman, FAMU Interim President Dr. LarryRobinson,Lt.GregoryClark(NationalAlumniAssoci- ation President) and Kevin Lawson (President, FAMU Board Of Trustees) with the check for $808,727.12 presented to the university.
Ebenezer Onaku, Barbara Purnell, Rita Brown and James Brown.
John Robinson, Edith Randolph and Em- mitt Alexander.
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