Time after time, Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson has been called to be a stabilizing force for the FAMU community.

FAMU is Ward’s first college coaching job. He signed a five-year contract worth $975,000, with a starting salary of $175,000 and a $10,000 raise every season.

FAMU basketball is about four months away from Ward’s college coaching debut. And the Rattlers want to make it a memorable first season for their new coach and bring FAMU to HBCU and mid-major ...