Florida Atlantic University football team did not lose this past weekend as they were on a bye week. This brings into question is it time to make the move to Stephen Curtis as the starting QB. With David Kooi and Graham Wilbert have not gotten any better as the season has progressed. The offense is in the bottom ten of most offensive categories.
With this being Homecoming week for FAU this could be potentially the last good crowd of the year against Sun Belt Leaders Arkansas State. This could be a welcoming environment to give Curtis his first career start.
Curtis was the prize of the recruitment class of 2010 a three star recruit coming out of Sumter, South Carolina. Curtis adds a dimension to the offense that the other two quarterbacks do not offer. Curtis was a duel threat QB in High School and strings that potential in college.
If anything this could give a shot of life that this offense desperately needs. The offense has been stagnant every game this season. Curtis may not be able to run the table, but he brings potential to an offense that has not gotten any better throughout this season.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Dreadful
Florida Atlantic University took in the chin once again this year against Middle Tennessee State this past Saturday. FAU is now losers of ten straight dating back to last year. Only them and New Mexico are the only other winless schools in the nation. FAU went down early in this game by giving up three touchdowns on MTSU's first three possessions. While FAU's stagnant offense struggled in the first quarter with Graham Wilbert once again starting.
Alfred Morris had 148 yards rushing on the game, but that was overshadowed by his two costly fumbles. Graham Wilbert once again struggled going 10 for 24 yards for 104 yards with 1 TD and a interception.
The defense gave up just under 500 yards of offense and struggled to slow down MTSU. MTSU had a very balance attacked running for 187 and passing for 292. They completed passes to 11 different receivers. It left FAU's defense struggling throughout the entire game.
The one bright spot could be the play of Stephen Curtis. Curtis went 4 of 5 passing for 32 yards. The Owls have a bye week. This could not be coming at a better time for FAU after the past poor performances the past few games. After the last by week FAU played the their best game of the year against Auburn. They will need because they play Arkansas State for Homecoming currently first place in the Sun Belt Conference.
Alfred Morris had 148 yards rushing on the game, but that was overshadowed by his two costly fumbles. Graham Wilbert once again struggled going 10 for 24 yards for 104 yards with 1 TD and a interception.
The defense gave up just under 500 yards of offense and struggled to slow down MTSU. MTSU had a very balance attacked running for 187 and passing for 292. They completed passes to 11 different receivers. It left FAU's defense struggling throughout the entire game.
The one bright spot could be the play of Stephen Curtis. Curtis went 4 of 5 passing for 32 yards. The Owls have a bye week. This could not be coming at a better time for FAU after the past poor performances the past few games. After the last by week FAU played the their best game of the year against Auburn. They will need because they play Arkansas State for Homecoming currently first place in the Sun Belt Conference.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Another Loss
Beyond the opening of the stadium Florida Atlantic gave another disappointing performance against Western Kentucky this past Saturday. It is clear FAU lacks talent on the offensive side of the ball. They lack any explosiveness to create big plays they need to succeed. FAU only managed 121 yards of offense a similar performance against Michigan State.
Kooi playing for the injured Graham Wilbert was ineffective. Kooi held the ball to long and could not find any open receivers down field. Redshirt Freshman Stephen Curtis got his first action of his career, but could not move the team down the field either.
FAU has looked lost on offense the past couple of games and doesn't leave much hope for the rest of the season. The first BCS rankings came out and they are ranked #117 out of 119 teams. FAU may look to get Stephen Curtis more action because Kooi and Wilbert have been mostly ineffective. Wilbert was a three star recruit coming out of South Carolina and could add another dimension to the offense with his ability to run the ball.
Kooi playing for the injured Graham Wilbert was ineffective. Kooi held the ball to long and could not find any open receivers down field. Redshirt Freshman Stephen Curtis got his first action of his career, but could not move the team down the field either.
FAU has looked lost on offense the past couple of games and doesn't leave much hope for the rest of the season. The first BCS rankings came out and they are ranked #117 out of 119 teams. FAU may look to get Stephen Curtis more action because Kooi and Wilbert have been mostly ineffective. Wilbert was a three star recruit coming out of South Carolina and could add another dimension to the offense with his ability to run the ball.
Monday, October 17, 2011
The Day Finally Came!
Florida Atlantic opened their new on campus stadium this past Saturday against Western Kentucky in front of 29,000 fans. They took the loss 20-0, which put a sour note on the game. The day was more important than the outcome of the game. FAU took to the stage for the first time in a place that they could truly call home in front of what could potentially become a hostile place to play.
The stadium is a gem with great ambiances that you cannot find in most college football stadiums. FAU now has a place they can bring recruits to a stadium that they do not have to avoid from showing off. They can bring the future coaching candidates here to prove that FAU once again can win.
It set the stage that FAU is transforming into a place to attend college in the state of Florida and beyond. When walking to the stadium during pre-game see tailgates set up throughout campus in the Rat's Mouth that is the in the heart of campus, Every parking lot filled with tailgaters, and in front of the stadium. The potential has arrived for FAU to reach the next step in their program.
FAU has a chance to make this a gem of South Florida if they are able to bring in the right coach. From what the first game told us is it is possible because they put in the necessary work to bring in a coach that can bring FAU to a bowl team once again. Forget the outcome for now and I enjoy what could potentially lay ahead for FAU as a school and a football program!
The stadium is a gem with great ambiances that you cannot find in most college football stadiums. FAU now has a place they can bring recruits to a stadium that they do not have to avoid from showing off. They can bring the future coaching candidates here to prove that FAU once again can win.
It set the stage that FAU is transforming into a place to attend college in the state of Florida and beyond. When walking to the stadium during pre-game see tailgates set up throughout campus in the Rat's Mouth that is the in the heart of campus, Every parking lot filled with tailgaters, and in front of the stadium. The potential has arrived for FAU to reach the next step in their program.
FAU has a chance to make this a gem of South Florida if they are able to bring in the right coach. From what the first game told us is it is possible because they put in the necessary work to bring in a coach that can bring FAU to a bowl team once again. Forget the outcome for now and I enjoy what could potentially lay ahead for FAU as a school and a football program!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Great Beginnings
When Florida Atlantic University steps onto the new football stadium for the first time against Western Kentucky throw away the records. Both teams have struggled so far this season. This will be a game that will be celebrated no matter the outcome. The game is ten years of hard work in the making. We can thank Howard Schnellenberger, the administration, and three university presidents.
The game will be the beginnings to many new great traditions for the university that could help the university achieve great things in the future. Pre-game festivities that will include an Owl Prowl that starts the team, band, and cheerleaders at the South End of the Breezeway through the student tailgate area then onto the stadium. An Owl flying similar to the War Eagle at Auburn to midfield to start the game. The Rat's Mouth which is the student tailgating area that will be planted in the middle of campus and maybe bring a little of Ole Miss's grove to Boca Raton.
Saturday will not be about who wins or loses a FAU win would be nice, but the stadium, athletes, students, Schnellenberger, and alumnus finally get their day of glory. This is the step UCF needed as university to start to become to the forefront of Florida Universities and this may be the start of that for FAU. If you are attending take in the moments and emotions of not only the game, but everything leading up to it.
The game will be the beginnings to many new great traditions for the university that could help the university achieve great things in the future. Pre-game festivities that will include an Owl Prowl that starts the team, band, and cheerleaders at the South End of the Breezeway through the student tailgate area then onto the stadium. An Owl flying similar to the War Eagle at Auburn to midfield to start the game. The Rat's Mouth which is the student tailgating area that will be planted in the middle of campus and maybe bring a little of Ole Miss's grove to Boca Raton.
Saturday will not be about who wins or loses a FAU win would be nice, but the stadium, athletes, students, Schnellenberger, and alumnus finally get their day of glory. This is the step UCF needed as university to start to become to the forefront of Florida Universities and this may be the start of that for FAU. If you are attending take in the moments and emotions of not only the game, but everything leading up to it.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Rough Day
Florida Atlantic University traveled to North Texas to play the Mean Green and they were not welcomed well. FAU lost to UNT 31-14 this past Saturday and puts their record at 0-5 for the season. FAU comes home for the first time this year in anti-climatic fashion to open the new on campus stadium.
Graham Wilbert struggled during the game only completing 30 percent of his passes. The biggest blows came on two of his three interceptions that went for touchdowns. FAU played tough in the first half only being down 7-0, the only score coming after a muffed punt that lead to a short touchdown inside the 5 yard line by UNT. The third quarter by far was the worst for FAU on the season. As UNT jumped out to a 31-0 advantage and FAU lost all hope to a comeback.
The 4th quarter brought some positives to the game as Alfred Morris scampered for a 28 yard touchdown run. Morris ran for 162 yards on the day and gave life to the struggling ground game. David Kooi threw a touchdown a touchdown pass to Darian Williams in the 4th quarter to complete the scoring. Kooi finished the game 6-9 for 70 yards and a touchdown.
With Wilbert's struggles against UNT this may bring into question who will be the starting quarterback when FAU opens the stadium this Saturday. FAU may look to David Kooi after he performed to finish the game. Wilbert's miscues turned a winnable game into a disaster in the 3rd quarter.
Graham Wilbert struggled during the game only completing 30 percent of his passes. The biggest blows came on two of his three interceptions that went for touchdowns. FAU played tough in the first half only being down 7-0, the only score coming after a muffed punt that lead to a short touchdown inside the 5 yard line by UNT. The third quarter by far was the worst for FAU on the season. As UNT jumped out to a 31-0 advantage and FAU lost all hope to a comeback.
The 4th quarter brought some positives to the game as Alfred Morris scampered for a 28 yard touchdown run. Morris ran for 162 yards on the day and gave life to the struggling ground game. David Kooi threw a touchdown a touchdown pass to Darian Williams in the 4th quarter to complete the scoring. Kooi finished the game 6-9 for 70 yards and a touchdown.
With Wilbert's struggles against UNT this may bring into question who will be the starting quarterback when FAU opens the stadium this Saturday. FAU may look to David Kooi after he performed to finish the game. Wilbert's miscues turned a winnable game into a disaster in the 3rd quarter.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Avoid 0-5
Florida Atlantic University heads to Denton, Texas to face off against the North Texas Mean Green. These two school have a lot in common heading into this game. They both are opening on campus new stadiums this year, have gotten off to rough starts, and have to compete against major in state schools for recruiting.
This is a very important game for FAU to come home with a victory to open the new stadium. The biggest fear going into this season was opening with very little fanfare due to a poor start. FAU came close to the first victory of the season against ULL, but they fell short.
Similar to FAU, North Texas is at the bottom of most offensive and defensive categories in the nation. Last year FAU lost to North Texas in Lockhart. This is a big opportunity for FAU to avenge last year and come home with some momentum in the new stadium.
This is a very important game for FAU to come home with a victory to open the new stadium. The biggest fear going into this season was opening with very little fanfare due to a poor start. FAU came close to the first victory of the season against ULL, but they fell short.
Similar to FAU, North Texas is at the bottom of most offensive and defensive categories in the nation. Last year FAU lost to North Texas in Lockhart. This is a big opportunity for FAU to avenge last year and come home with some momentum in the new stadium.
Monday, October 3, 2011
FAU loses Heartbreaker
Florida Atlantic University lost a heartbreak again University of Lousiana this past Saturday night. ULL going into the game was 3-1 and coming off a victory against conference favorite Florida International.
The positives to come out of the game the offense came alive for the first time this year in exploding for 34 points, but the let down of the defense in the final minutes after the offense scored to tie the game.
FAU's defense struggled at times during the game and looked tremendous in others with their speed and big play ability. The defense appeared to be the strength going into Sun Belt play, but it did not end up that way in the game. ULL racked 459 yards of total offense and attacking FAU with a balanced attack that they could not stop at times. The most disappointing being the last second drive that lead to the game winning field goal.
The offense had their best performance of the season with 34 points and over 300 yards of offense. They jumped out to an early lead that they could not hold. Down 34-20 halfway through the 4th quarter Howard Schnellenberger was ready to pull Wilbert, but when he didn't he engineered two impressive scoring drives to tie the score. Wilbert for the game had three touchdown passes which gives hope for the rest of the season for offense.
But nonetheless FAU is left at an 0-4 record with North Texas next up before the biggest day in FAU history with the opening of the new stadium!
The positives to come out of the game the offense came alive for the first time this year in exploding for 34 points, but the let down of the defense in the final minutes after the offense scored to tie the game.
FAU's defense struggled at times during the game and looked tremendous in others with their speed and big play ability. The defense appeared to be the strength going into Sun Belt play, but it did not end up that way in the game. ULL racked 459 yards of total offense and attacking FAU with a balanced attack that they could not stop at times. The most disappointing being the last second drive that lead to the game winning field goal.
The offense had their best performance of the season with 34 points and over 300 yards of offense. They jumped out to an early lead that they could not hold. Down 34-20 halfway through the 4th quarter Howard Schnellenberger was ready to pull Wilbert, but when he didn't he engineered two impressive scoring drives to tie the score. Wilbert for the game had three touchdown passes which gives hope for the rest of the season for offense.
But nonetheless FAU is left at an 0-4 record with North Texas next up before the biggest day in FAU history with the opening of the new stadium!
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