Rattler ground attack solid in 47-7 win over SSU

Al-Terek McBurse scored three touchdowns as the Rattlers (4-3, 2-2) defeated Savannah State Tigers, 47-7, rushing for 218 yards on 14 carries.

McBurse becomes the first Rattler running back to rush for over 200 yards in a game in four seasons. Philip Sylvester, now a member of the Atlanta Falcons, was the last Rattler running back to rack up 200-plus yards in a single game as he rushed for 222 yards against Howard University on September 15, 2007.

Starting quarterback Damien Fleming completed 10-of-14 passes for 83 yards with one TD pass. He also rushed for 29 yards on nine carries, picking up one rushing TD. Addditionally, Austin Trainor saw action as he connected on five of six pass attempts for 74 yards and a TD through the air.

John Ojo led the Rattler defense as he tallied a season high nine tackles with six solos. Jerral Stewart, Marvin Ross and Terry Johnson chalked up one interception each.

The Rattler defensive squad finished with three interceptions, giving FAMU a total of 18 interceptions for the 2011 season.