FireCoachRubinCarter.com

I'm a proud graduate of Florida A&M University.

When I was on the Hill getting my undergrad and MBA from 1998 to 2004, FAMU had a really good football team

The Rattlers were feared by MEAC and outsider schools alike

FAMU was in the playoffs for 8 straight years. A feat rarely seen or matched, and many times was not the automatic qualifier from the MEAC. We had fear, respect and a good football team

Well...

Then they tried to go 1-A. That didn't work out so well. That's ok. Lesson learned. The time will come for that in the future.

Then they ran off Coach Billy Joe...that might've been a bigger issue. He was accused of some NCAA violations then got his name cleared. We're sorry Coach Joe. You're the man. Enjoy the Hall of Fame.

You see, getting rid of Coach Joe wasn't the problem, it was his replacement.

FAMU went out and hired Temple's defensive line coach. Coach Carter.

Coach Carter came in talking a lot of noise, about getting things back on track. You see, the 1-A move left the team in chaos and turmoil.

But even still, they'd finished 6-6 when returning to a normal 1-AA schedule.

Then...there was this year. Carter's 3rd.

Problems.

The starting QB up and left the team after getting benched. Says he's in too much pain to continue. The Head Coach acted as if he knew nothing of his star QB's massive injuries, but wished him well on his way out the door...

Huh?

I forgot to mention, we started the season out losing to Southern and Delaware State.

Delaware State? Them?

Yes, the Hornets have built themselves a mini-program. Gone are the days where Hampton, South Carolina State and occasionally a senior-filled team from Howard or whoever, were FAMU's only competition in conference. Now we gotta deal with Delaware State.

That's cool. Congrats on getting your program tight...

Whats NOT cool, is at the same time, our program is going the drain fast. Not only are we losing to the hotshot program, but please peruse the scores of FAMU's games this season to date.

September 1 - Loss to Southern 33-27
not nearly as close as the score indicates. On National TV to boot.

September 8 - Loss to Delaware State 20-7 AT HOME
3rd straight loss to new kid on the block, Del State

September 15 - Win over Howard at home 30-17

September 22 - Win vs Tennessee State in Atlanta 18-17
because TSU has no kicker

October 6 - Loss to WINSTON SALEM STATE! in Indianapolis 27-23
do you know who Winston Salem State is? They just joined 1-AA. They are the typical "rent-a-homecoming opponent" for 1-AA teams... Oh but they aren't the only ones...In fact... I'll get to that later...Oh yeah. This game was on NATIONAL TV

October 13 - 49-14 Loss to South Carolina State.
The beatings continue. In 2005 the bulldogs beat us 49-3. Thats how Willingham got let go at Notre Dame. Three straight blowout losses to USC.

October 18 - 33-27 Loss to Norfolk State - at home...
WHAT THE F***!!!!
The original rent-a-homecoming opponent is Norfolk State. So much so, that once when I was in school they came to Tallahassee two years in a row. Because we paid them $40,000 to sell their home game with us, to us and lose to us for homecoming for a second straight year.
Also, look at the date of this game... It was a Thursday night MEAC showcase game. On NATIONAL TV

So in case you are following, that 3 straight embarrassing losses on NATIONAL TV in a 12 day span. Two to bums. One huge blowout to a traditional rival.

Oh wait, one more

October 27 - 14-12 loss to Morgan State
I'm not going to be a jerk about it, but I will remind you one more time of the MEAC's makeup

FAMU
Hampton
South Carolina State
Bethune Cookman
Delaware State
Howard
NC A&T
Morgan State
Norfolk State
Winston Salem (just joined...I think. Maybe this is Savannah State. Who cares they both aren't on our level. )

Not only is that the MEAC list, its in order of traditional Football prowess. So...We lost to the 3 teams at the bottom of the list. Wow.

NC A&T is on a 25 game losing streak....

They are our homecoming opponent this weekend

There is hope, because the game ain't on national television.

But then its AT HAMPTON (need I remind you that Hampton beat FAMU 59-7 last year...in Tallahassee?)

and vs BCC in Orlando.

So 4-7 is the best we can possibly do. And 3-8 is definitely...definitely likely.

This is Rubin Carter's 3rd year as head football coach.

Things are not getting better.

The recruits are not better

They aren't even taking JUCOs right now, which is crazy because they are student-athletes too and OH YEAH, that was the FAMU blueprint that everyone else stole and is winning with now

The team is not more unified

The team is not playing with more discipline

The offense isn't improving at the weeks go by

The run defense isn't getting better

We are not improving. At all.

Is Rubin Carter actually coaching?

Can someone please help?

Dr Ammons,

I am not in the business of getting people fired - usually.
However, this is dire.

You came back to FAMU to restore us and uplift us. So far so good. In your few months on the job that ole Rattler Spirit is coming back!

So I implore you. Please. Fire Coach Carter.
Football coaches have a fraternity. He'll get a job. And soon. But FAMU will continue to be embarrassed and laughed at until we have a competent head football coach. As a recruiter, you know how important the success of our premier athletic program is. You can't invite kids out to the games to come see what FAMU is all about, then watch us get blown out by weak teams who can't themselves believe they are beating FAMU.

Are we going to become one of those HBCUs that is "all-band"? I loved going to FAMU football games not only for the band but for the competition. When the game was good and close at the half, no one left. They stayed and cheered. They played their role. They served as the 12th man.

That can't happen for this team because Coach Carter is not putting our program in a position to succeed.

Please let him go about his business.

FAMU needs better.