NORFOLK, Va (Oct 24) - FAMU freshman quarterback Damien Fleming was named MEAC co-Rookie of the Week, for his stellar performance Satruday, against the South Carolina State Bulldogs in Orangeburg.

Fleming (QB, 6-3, 181, Fr., Jacksonville, Fla.) connected on 34-of-40 (.85 completion rate) passes for 297 yards with one touchdown in the Rattlers' 27-24 victory over South Carolina State.  Fleming's connection percentage (85%) was the fourth best in school history.  The victory snapped an eight-game losing skid for the Rattler's who handed SCSU its' first home loss this season. 

Fleming connected with eight different receivers during the game.  That dispersion was a result of his maturity to take what was given to him, as opposed to locking in on any one receiver.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Other Rattlers honored as MEAC Top Performers:

Shelly Anthony (FAMU) graded out at 94-percent and was a part of the offensive unit that racked up 439 yards of total offense against South Carolina State.

Bobby Jackson (FAMU) led the Rattlers with six tackles, three solo, with one for a nine-yard loss against South Carolina State.

Ronald Jackson (FAMU) picked up 15 yards on a fake punt to give FAMU a first down and sealed the Rattler's victory over SCSU.

Lenworth Lennon (FAMU) led the Rattler receivers in reception with 13 catches for 70 yards in FAMU's 27-24 win over SCSU.