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Football Wraps Up '09 Three-A-Days
8/21/2009 12:00:00 AM | Football
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Aug. 21, 2009
BOCA RATON, FL - The final of four preseason three-a-day practices came and went for Florida Atlantic University's football team on Friday. The celebration of preseason will begin Saturday with Fanfest, the annual preseason scrimmage that features autograph signings by all FAU fall sports as well as performances by the band, cheer and dance squads.
More importantly to the FAU offense, the scrimmage will be an opportunity to even the score following last week's 35-24 victory.
"Saturday's scrimmage will be the most important (scrimmage) that we have had in the longest of time," said Howard Schnellenberger, FAU's head coach. "The defense is young and trying hard. They have made improvements and will need to prove that it is solidified. The offense is talented and experienced."
Leading up to the second scrimmage the Owls hit the practice field Friday at 8 a.m. The first practice began with punt and punt coverage. Senior Alex Pecorella and newcomers Damian Fortner and Nexon Dorvilus were each credited with a punt block. The team then moved into individual drills to close out the early practice.
The Owls returned to the field at 10:30 a.m. shaking off the full pads for shorts and shoulder pads while they worked on team drills, 7-on-7, goal line stands and field goals.
The third practice began, once again, with punt coverage. The lines then squared off in blitz drills. Work was also done on first and 10 and long yardage situations. Avery Holley hauled in a pass and ran it in for a score and Alfred Morris and Xavier Stinson both look good in the back field. Practice ended with overtime drills with William Rose providing the score.
FAU Athletics will host the 2009 Fanfest beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday on the FAU Boca Raton campus Tom Oxley Practice Fields. Parking and the event are free and open to the public.
Notes:
Boca Raton area "Watch Parties" for the first two games (Nebraska and South Carolina) has been set for the Deerfield Duffy's.
FanFest
2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 22
Tom Oxley Athletic Center Practice Fields.
Bring the whole family for a day of football and fun as the Owls' football team will be available for autographs before taking part in their second scrimmage of the 2009 preseason. Admission and parking are free. There will be interactive areas for kids, merchandise and concessions will also be available. It is also an opportunity to meet the cross country, men's and women's soccer teams as well as the volleyball team. The cheer and dance teams will entertain and Owsley will meet and greet.
Bonfire
8 p.m., Thursday, August 27
Final Scrimmage
3:30 p.m., Saturday, August 29
Season Opener
7 p.m. Saturday, September 5 in Lincoln, NE
TICKETS
SINGLE GAME TICKETS:
$12 - Crunch Zone
$18 - Sidelines
SEASON TICKETS:
Season tickets are available for the 2009 football season and include five home games against SBC foes ULM, MTSU, ASU, WKU and non-conference opponent, University of Wyoming.
Ticket packages have remained consistent in price for the second-consecutive season. Secure your season tickets today for as low as $56 and receive a Back-To-Back Bowl Champions Nike Hat. Offer only applies to new season ticket purchases.
FAMILY FOUR PACK:
Take the family to Lockhart Stadium to enjoy FAU Owls football, food and fun. The Family Four Pack includes four crunch zone seats, four hot dogs, four sodas, four bags of chips and four FAU stadium cups for $55.
GROUP TICKETS:
FAU fans bring neighbors, office employees, clients and friends out for an action-packed FAU Owls football game. Create an elegant and memorable event for groups of 15 or more at Lockhart Stadium. All group purchases include a hot dog, chips and a soft drink per ticket.
GROUP PRICES
$12 per ticket (Crunch Zone)
$18 per ticket (Sideline)
Tickets can be purchased at 1-866-FAU-OWLS (1-866-328-6957) or at www.fausports.com.
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