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Defense Takes Scrimmage 1, 34-24
8/13/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football
Photo Gallery Aug. 13, 2010
BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University's football team saw the defense take scrimmage no. 1, 34-24. Despite the score there were big plays on offense, big stops on defense and a fire to win on both sides of the ball.
The scrimmage opened with a 60-yard score from starting senior quarterback Jeff Van Camp to the team's leading returning receiver Lester Jean. Oh no's could be heard all around the defense, but it didn't take long for the defense to score their first point on a big tackle by returning senior Malik Eugene who prevented Jean from picking up a first down on the next series. Two-year starter Dino Cox followed with a sack. While Alex Patte recovered an Alfred Morris fumble on the next play to draw within two at 6-4, offense.
The offense scored just one more time in the first half when Van Camp connected with Jean, but the defense had taken advantage of a new center and a young line to build a 21-12 cushion.
"The defense was obviously dominant except for the few drives," said Howard Schnellenberger, FAU's head coach. "We made a lot of errors on offense with snap exchanges, but that will happen with 3rd and 4th string centers. I'm disappointed but not terribly concerned. We will get better as a team as time goes on." Both David Kooi and Graham Wilbert saw action as did eight backs and nine receivers. Van camp led the day going 13-18-1 for 203 yards and three scores. Kooi was 2-7 for eight yards and picked up 12 on the ground. Wilbert was 6-16 for 92 yards and was able to move the chains.
Defensively, senior preseason all Sun Belt selection Tavious Polo broke up at least two passes and created a lot of pressure on the young receivers. Treon Howard had a pass break-up and an interception for a score.
FAU's preseason practice work will continue 3:30 p.m. Saturday which is scheduled to be devoted to special teams. The remainder of the day will be spent on game corrections Practices are free and open to the public.
The Owls will kick-off the 2010 season Thursday, September 2 at UAB. Season tickets as well as single-game tickets are on sale and can be purchased on line or by calling 1-866-FAU-OWLS.
Worthy of Note:
FAU's home game at Lockhart versus North Texas has been changed from a 4 p.m. to a 7 p.m. start. The Middle Tennessee game time has been announced as a 3:30 p.m. est kick-off.
Florida Atlantic Preseason Scrimmage #1
Defense 34-Offense 24
Offensive Scoring Plays
First play: Jeff Van Camp to Lester Jean 60 yards
13th play: Jeff Van Camp to Lester Jean 32 yards
Halftime
84th play: Alfred Morris 9 yard run
88th play: Jeff Van Camp to Darian Williams, 34 yards
Passing: 303 yards passing 3 TDs
Jeff Van Camp: 13-18-1, 203 yards, 3 TDs
David Kooi: 2-7, 8 yards
Graham Wilbert: 6-16-0, 92 yards
Receiving:
Lester Jean: 6-157 yards, 2 TDs
Darian Williams: 3-54 yards 1 TD
Jeff Blanchard: 3-17 yards
Willie Floyd: 2-0 yards
Nexon Dorvilus: 3-40 yards
Travis Jones: 1-9 yards
Rob Housler: 2-9
Chris Jackson: 1-9
Jerrard Hunter: 1-8 yards
Rushing:
Alfred Morris: 12 for 37 yards 1 TD
Willie Floyd: 6-39 yards
Jeff Blanchard: 4-9 yards
Travis Jones: 11-107 yards
Tony Moore: 4- -1 yards
Chris Jackson 1-0 yards
David Kooi: 3-12 yards
David Muniz: 1-0 yards
Defensive Plays
Malik Eugene made a tackle to prevent a first down for the defense's first point.
Dino Cox followed with a sack
Alex Pattee recovered a fumble for three points
Treon Howard pass broken up and an interception for a score and six points
Kevin Cyrille forced a fumble which was recovered by Jarvis Givens who gave it to Randell Johnson for the return score of six
2 Tavious Polo pass broken up
Hill pass broken up
Dino Cox and Jimmy Jean brought down Jeff Blanchard for a loss
Dino Cox pulled in a tipped pass for three points
Defensive fumble recovery ended game.
Preseason Schedule
Saturday, August 14
4 - 6 p.m. Practice (Full Pads)
Sunday, August 15
8 - 9:15 a.m. (Full Pads)
10:30 a.m. - noon (HS&S)
4:30 - 6 p.m. full pads (Post Practice Interviews)
Monday, August 16
3:30 - 6 p.m. (Full Pads)
Tuesday, August 17
8 - 9:15 a.m. (Full Pads)
10:30 a.m. - noon (HS&S)
4:30 - 6 p.m. full pads (Post Practice Interviews)
Wednesday, August 18
3:30 - 6 p.m. (Full Pads)
Thursday, August 19
8 - 9:15 a.m. (Full Pads)
10:30 a.m. - noon (HS&S)
4:30 - 6 p.m. full pads (Post Practice Interviews)
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