Rock Bottom

Florida Atlantic University hit rock bottom in their program's history this past Saturday night. FAU lost 41-7 on Saturday night to Florida International University in the most embarrassing effort in the program's history. FAU has dominated the Shula Bowl in the past. FAU came into the game 8-1 against FIU.

FAU not only was overmatched, but were clearly out coached. They had multiple personal fouls and mental errors, such as false starts and illegal formations. The team lacked discipline throughout the game. Senior Defensive End Jamere Johnson was thrown out of the game for bumping an official in the 4th quarter. Howard Schnellenberger apologized to FAU's students, fans, and the university for the effort against FIU.

Heading into half-time FAU was down 31-0, with the nail in the coffin coming from a 97 yard punt return by T.Y. Hilton. FAU looks to be heading towards a winless season. With New Mexico winning this past weekend FAU is now the only winless team in the nation.

This season can be attributed to a lack of recruitment. FAU continually has been at the bottom of the Sun Belt in recruitment classes the past few seasons. This is unacceptable due to the recruiting depth in South Florida. This could be due to playing in Lockhart Stadium, but it seems it might be beyond that. FAU has been out coached every game this year. Only one game has been close during the losing streak that is over the course of two years now.

A season that was supposed to be a celebration to welcome a new era to FAU has become a disaster. Howard Schnellenberger brought the new stadium to campus, but may never win a game there.