Wednesday, February 11, 2015

FAMU coach Alex Wood talks academics, APR sanctions

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- New Florida A&M head football coach Alex Wood has plenty of ideas in store for a team that lost nine games last season. But he has one clear mission on his mind heading in to spring football.

Wood wants to make sure FAMU’s 2015 team is packed with players with high academic standards.

At a meeting of the 220 Quarterback Club at New Times Country Buffet on Monroe Street Wednesday, Wood detailed his academic standards for the Rattlers. He spoke to about 70 luncheon attendees for about half an hour, and said his plan is to graduate freshman players in no more than nine semesters.

“We’re trying to do this in nine semesters and we’re trying to do it over a period of time, not just one time,” he said.

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