Scattered Big Plays Not Enough to Withstand Florida A&M

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State University football team got things started early on defense and had additional big plays from both sides to combat both the opposition and the elements arriving from the incoming storm, but it couldn’t weather the Florida A&M Rattlers on Friday, as they escaped with a 28-27 victory in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play at ASU Stadium. The Hornets (3-3, 1-2 SWAC), now owners of a .500 record on the season, had some strong individual performances and spurts of action throughout Friday’s contest. However, as it looked to finish things off in the key moments,…