The Florida Classic mourns the loss of Dr. William P. Foster, founder and creator of the Florida A&M Marching 100, who passed away on the morning of August 28 at the age of 91.  Foster served as the band director from 1946 until his retirement in 1998. He has been credited with changing the perception of the collegiate marching band experience.  Foster has created more than 200 halftime performances and brought more than 30 new techniques to the band, many of which are now the standard operating procedure for high school and college bands nationwide. The Florida Classic recognizes this tremendous loss for not only Florida A&M University but also the marching band and HBCU communities. Dr. Foster’s legacy will continue to live on through bands throughout the nation.

To read more about Dr. Foster please see the FAMU website.
 

Florida Classic - Saturday, Nov. 20
2:30 p.m. kickoff - Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium

Historic rivals Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University meet on the gridiron for the 31st time.

Read More  |  Buy Tickets  |  Parking passes on sale September 1


State Farm FanFare - Saturday, Nov. 20
9:00 a.m. - Lot C at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium

Before the game kicks off, fans and alumni can check out the official pre-game tailgate area in the northwest corner of the stadium campus.

Free admission


Battle of the Bands - Friday, Nov. 19
7:00 p.m. - Amway Center

Get ready for crowd-pleasing dance teams, high-stepping drum majors, precision drumlines and roaring brass sections from the top high school marching bands in the country and featured performances by the Marching Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman University and the Marching 100 of Florida A&M University!

Tickets on sale September 1.


Kickoff Luncheon - Friday, Nov. 19
Noon - TBD

The Classic weekend gets started with players, pep bands, university officials and student leaders gathering to celebrate the 2010 season, preview the upcoming matchup and show that Rattlers and Wildcats remain divided on the field but united in the world.

Tickets on sale September 1.

 

LAST YEAR:

FAMU 42, B-CU 6

 The Florida Classic is a 31-year tradition, a rivalry unlike any other. The nation's biggest black college football game, it pits Sunshine State rivals Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M University in a season-ending showdown that feels more like an annual celebration. Along with their world-famous marching bands, B-CU and FAMU make Orlando THE place to be in late November.
 
 
 
 
 
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