Hall of Fame
A key piece of a Wildcats defense that terrorized opposing offenses all across the southeast, Randy Straughn played four seasons for Bethune-Cookman from 1970-73. The linebacker was voted one of the most outstanding defensive players to watch for the Maroon and Gold heading into the 1973 season, having picked up Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) all-league honors the previous campaign as a junior. He would go on to claim All-SIAC honors as a senior as well. Throughout his career, he played both fullback and linebacker for the Wildcats under legendary head coaches Jack "Cy" McClairen and Charles Wesley Moore. Straghn arrived to Bethune-Cookman as a highly-touted two-play player from Carver High School in Delray Beach, Florida, where he helped his side win back-to-back Florida state championships in 1968 and '69, respectively. Additionally, at Bethune-Cookman, Straghn was a member of the 1973 SIAC Championship squad, starting all games at the middle linebacker position. Known for his aggressive nature and hard-hitting style, it was no wonder the Delray Beach, Florida native was known to be "Mean; Hard; and Nasty."
