2009 Atlanta Classic: Florida A&M vs. Tennessee State

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2009 Atlanta Classic: Florida A&M vs. Tennessee State

21st edition of the Atlanta Classic features the Florida A&M Rattlers and the Tennessee State Tigers.

Florida A&M quarterback Curtis Pulley (11) runs for a first down past the defense of Tennessee State's Marcus Snow (24). Pulley was named the MVP of the 2009 Atlanta Classic as FAMU defeated Tennessee State 31-12.

Trey Songz performs during the Atlanta Classic's pre-game concert.

Actors Nia Long (left) and Chris Rock walk off of the field after helping with the coin toss to start the 2009 Atlanta Football Classic between Florida A&M and Tennessee State at the Georgia Dome. Long and Rock were at the Football Classic to promote their upcoming movie, "Good Hair."

Drum major leads Tennessee State's Aristocrat of Bands during halftime. Aristocrats were the top votegetters at the Honda Battle of the Bands in 2004.

Florida A&M's Marching 100 take the field for the halftime battle of the bands at the 2009 Atlanta Classic at the Georgia Dome Saturday between the Florida A&M Rattlers and the Tennessee State Tigers.

Tennessee State cheerleaders rally the Tigers at the Georgia Dome.

Florida A&M Marching 100 hit the ground during performance.

Florida A&M assistant drum major Wesley Hemmons leads the Marching 100.

Tennessee State enters the field Saturday. The Tigers lead the series with the Rattlers 23-25.

Florida A&M has one of college football's largest marching bands with 420 members.

Florida A&M wide receiver Javares Knight is stopped by Tennessee State's Ty'Ron Johnson (26) after a catch. The Rattlers have won the last seven meetings between the two teams.

Howard University seniors Imani Norris (left) and Whitney Alston cheer on Trey Songz during the pre-game concert.

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Florida A&M quarterback Curtis Pulley (11) runs for a first down past the defense of Tennessee State's Marcus Snow (24). Pulley was named the MVP of the 2009 Atlanta Classic as FAMU defeated Tennessee State 31-12.

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