UPDATE: 4:55 p.m. 12/24/25
The FAMU Rattler Boosters are reacting to the appointment of Quinn Gray as the new head football coach. Zachary B. Ansley, the president of the boosters, sent a statement:
"The FAMU RATTLER BOOSTERS extend our heartfelt congratulations, approval and support to Coach Quinn Gray as our new FAMU Football coach. Coach Gray is a favorite son who is a FAMU Hall of Fame member who, during his tenure as quarterback, won three MEAC Conference Championships while setting records as FAMU's all time carejeer [sic] passing yardage (7,378 yards), pass attempts (1,113), passing completions (562) and touchdown passes (57). His career victory record was 37-13.
We are profoundly appreciative of the fact that Coach Gray, after his NFL professional career, took the time to develop the skills necessary to learn what it takes to become a successful head coach. He revived Lincoln High School football to prominence. He served as an assistant coach at FAMU, Alcorn State, and Memphis. As Head Coach at Albany State, his teams won SIAC conference Championships and finished last season with a 12-2 record and a 24-11 overall record during his three year tenure.
FAMU President Marva Johnson and FAMU Board of Trustees selected a coach that FAMUans are overwhelmingly proud to have as our new head football coach. We extend our appreciation to you both on this selection. Thank you for this most wonderful Christmas present to the Rattler Nation!! We are now poised to RESTORE THE STRIKE! WELCOME HOME RATTLER!."
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Tuesday morning, FAMU's Board of Trustees unanimously approved Quinn Gray's contract in less than 10 minutes. According to the contract, his tenure will run through December 2030, with his base salary starting at $240,000. It also includes a $25,000 signing bonus to be paid by June 30, 2026.
Gray is a former FAMU quarterback. At FAMU, he became the all-time leader in passing yards, pass attempts, pass completions, and touchdown passes. In 2020, he was inducted into both the MEAC and FAMU Hall of Fames. In 2023, he became the head coach at Albany State. He also coached at Lincoln High for three years.
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Florida A&M University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting next Tuesday, December 23rd, to discuss the proposed contract of Quinn Gray as the new head football coach, following the firing of James Colzie III earlier this month.
Gray is a former FAMU quarterback. At FAMU, he became the all-time leader in passing yards, pass attempts, pass completions, and touchdown passes. In 2020, he was inducted into both the MEAC and FAMU Hall of Fames. In 2023, he became the head coach at Albany State. He also coached at Lincoln High for three years.
The draft contract says Gray's contract would run through December 2030, with his base salary starting at $240,000. It also includes a $25,000 signing bonus to be paid by June 30, 2026. Gray will also receive an annual 5% retention bonus each contract year, contingent on remaining in his position. By year 5, his contract would be $320,000 annually.
The contract says the university will provide Gray with an annual budget of $1.2 million for assistant coaches and support staff salaries and benefits. This includes up to 10 full-time assistant coaches, with three eligible for two-year employment agreements, plus two quality control positions and four graduate assistants.
Additional benefits include a monthly car allowance of $850, cell phone stipend, 12 complimentary tickets for each home game, and participation in all university employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition waivers.
The contract includes performance incentive compensation for academic and athletic achievements.
Termination provisions include severance pay not exceeding 20 weeks of compensation if Gray is terminated without cause. If Gray voluntarily leaves for another coaching position, he would owe liquidated damages ranging from $50,000 to $100,000, depending on the type and level of position.
The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. You can read the full draft contract by clicking here.
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