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8/17/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football
Aug. 17, 2010
BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University's football team drew praise throughout practice Tuesday as the team continued to try different combinations and systematically work through preseason camp.
The first session began at 8 a.m. with stretching, punt drills and individual position work. Following the hour and a half workout the team then shed their shoulder pads and rested for session two.
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Graham Wilbert hit redshirt freshman Nexon Dorvilus over the middle for a 25 yard gain. Senior quarterback Jeff Van Camp connected with Alfred Morris over the middle despite being flanked by two defenders. The session wasn't all offense. Ed Alexander, a redshirt senior tipped a Van Camp pass and batted it three times before he gained control for the interception. Redshirt Freshman Winfred Strickland also picked up an INT. Team drills saw Rob Housler make a nice curl route catch. Defensive lineman, Jimmy Jean, who is battling for a spot with the ones, batted down a pass.
The evening session saw Wilbert hit Lester Jean for a score as well as a long connection to DeAndre Richardson. It was a good day for the offensive line that drew praise from Offensive Coordinator Darryl Jackson while the ones were facing the ones. Their work also allowed Van Camp to hit Avery Holley three-consecutive times. The first and 10 session was opened with a Willie Floyd run. Xavier Stinson returned to full contact and made the defense pay with a short pass that he extended. Long yardage situations saw Van Camp his Housler up the middle. Offensive Line Coach Dale Williams broke out the praise for the "O" line when Van Camp connected with David Muniz for a score. The celebration was short lived. The next play saw Tony Rodriguez break up a pass to Richardson.
Jeff Blanchard had the score during the goal line drills and the defense recovered a fumbled snap and made several stops.
"I thought there was good improvement in the offense. The defense is working hard and the offensive line is starting to keep the defense on their side of the line, better," said Howard Schnellenberger, FAU's head coach. "Saturday will be a big day for us," Schnellenberger added referring to the next scrimmage.
FAU's preseason practice work will continue on Wednesday. The team will take the field at 3:30 p.m. All 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 equipment staff has added a sale to Fanfest, offering football jerseys, sneakers, soccer cleats and athletic bags, etc. Fanfest is schedule for 2 p.m., Saturday, August 21 and will provide an opportunity to see the Owls second scrimmage of the 2010 preseason. The event is free and open to the public. The day will also provide the perfect opportunity to receive autographs from FAU football players, coaches, dance team and cheerleading squad members. There will be Pepsi samplings and live music as well as the FAU marching band.
Saturday morning August 21, will be devoted to Football 101.3. Football 101.3 is an opportunity for females to learn the game of football from legendary coach and teacher Howard Schnellenberger and his staff and players. The cost for the day is $30 per person. Attendees also will be invited to attend the final scrimmage and FAU Fanfest at 2 p.m. To reserve tickets, e-mail Leigh Slowiak at gymlee@bellsouth.net or Katie Burke at kburke19@fau.edu.
Preseason Schedule
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)
Friday, August 20
3:30 - 6 p.m. (Full Pads)
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