The FAMU Rattlers' first win this season was overshadowed by a scuffle that broke out between football players from Howard University and the Marching 100 at Bragg Stadium Saturday night. According to Dr. Julian White, Director of the Marching 100, there was nearly four minutes left on the clock when the band was finishing their performance. Dr. White was standing in the end zone when he saw some members of the Howard football team cut through the bands' formation.
"I said I should get over there because this could be a problem." White said.
On his way over to the band, White says he was pushed. He also heard members of the band and the Howard football team exchanging words.
"I heard band members telling them to get off the field, and some Howard players were using expletives." A brief altercation then ensued, and several spectators hopped over the protective railing onto the field.
As police officers attempted to gain control of the situation, some spectators began throwing bottles onto the field.
Game officials later made the decision to have the teams switch sides to avoid further conflicts, and several Howard fans who were sitting in the student side of the stadium were relocated.
Shaun West, head drum major for the Marching 100 said the band does not advocate **** or stand for unruliness and Saturday's scuffle was due to a lack of respect.
"Last night the incident was sparked by the rudeness and lack of integrity by the Howard football team. They really displayed a horrible show of conduct on their behalf and provoked the band members."
Well thats crazy.
I went to a football game (CSU vs. KU) on saturday also and as we were walking out the band was marching to the bus and a KU student cut the CSU band line they damn near threw her across th yard. But everybody should know not to cut the band line.
That was a good game, FAMU played hard and won, I'm so happy for my school, Jamila u should have been there it was wild especially how they had 2 switch sides because dozens of water bottles kept on coming from the student side of the stadium.
Just look at the whole picture. Look at how much time is left for halftime, and the band was just about to exit. Look at where the Howard players and COACHES are.
Just look at the whole picture. Look at how much time is left for halftime, and the band was just about to exit. Look at where the Howard players and COACHES are.
smh...the damn coach shoulda atleast knew better. Thats rude, but also tacky as hell.
