Coach Joe Taylor and the FAMU football coaching staff spent the second half of the 2010 regular season making adjustments at halftime to overcome opponents. Saturday’s display at the 2nd Annual Russell Athletic HBCU Bowl, was another prime example of how Taylor and staff have set the FAMU records of 25 wins in their first three seasons. The East squad, which was coached by the Rattler staff, came back from a 14-0 deficit, to win 28-16 in the end.Official stats weren’t readily available, but Philip Sylvester had a productive day at running back. Sylvester ran for a total of 50 yards rushing, including the go-ahead touchdown and caught a pass for another 20 yards. Sylvester scored the go-ahead touchdown on a run off the right side. The East was led by S.C. State veteran quarterback Malcolm Long. Sylvester and Long were also the captains for the East squad.
FAMU defensive end Kendrick Washington scooped up a fumble in the fourth quarter and ran it in to seal the victory 28-16 for the East, with 15 seconds left.