RW Sports: IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN RATTLERS!!!!

Florida A&M University will take Bethune-Cookman University at the 28th Annual Walt Disney World® Florida Classic presented by State Farm Saturday, November 17, at 3:30 p.m. in Orlando, Florida.

Keeping with tradition, the game will be the final regular-season contest for both FAMU and B-CU, (and hopefully we'll beat them!).

Events include a symposium, sponsored by FAMU, Bethune-Cookman University and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference regarding the impact of society on black athletes; a fanfare, a family friendly free interactive area featuring vendors, climb rock walls, etc; battle of the bands; a step show; a comedy jam; and much more.

A complete listed of the events are as follows:

Wednesday, November 14 through Friday, November 16
Scholastic Symposium
At the International Plaza Resort and Spa
$150 for professionals, $50 for students

Thursday, November 15
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Corporate Scholarship Luncheon
11:30 a.m. reception, 12 noon luncheon
At the The Ballroom at Church Street
$150 per person

Friday, November 16
Coaches Luncheon (Luncheon for coaches and players)
12 noon, at Tinker Field
Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium



AARP presents an Evening of Stars
From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Rosen Centre
$100 per person and $1250 reserved table (10)
Featuring . . .Midnight Star

State Farm Battle of the Bands
7 p.m. at the Amway Arena
$26 for premium seating and $15 for general admission

The Classic Step Show and Comedy Jam
At the Orange County Convention Center

Saturday, November 17
Hospitality Village
Pre-game, at the Tinker Field

AT&T Fanfare
Pre-game, Lot C

The 11th Annual Grown Folks Classic After Party
At the House of Blues
$45 for general admission

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the FAMU ticket office or at www.floridaclassic.org. Ticket prices for the classic are $50 for sideline, $40 for general admission and $25 for students with ID. Groups of 20 or more can purchase tickets through the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium.

For more information, contact FAMU’s Athletics at (850) 599-3200.