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Day Two of Bowl Game Events for the FAU Owls
12/18/2019 6:11:00 PM | Football
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic University Owls enjoyed a night in Jupiter, Florida, then returned to FAU's Boca Raton campus for a Wednesday practice and workout. FAU's Wednesday night will include enjoying the beach and barbeque. On Thursday, the Owls are scheduled to practice at Dwyer High School, home of tight end Ryan Cameron, defensive lineman Dalton Hustad and senior receiver and punt returner Dante Cousart.
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If it is postseason, it is another day for Harrison Bryant accolades. Wednesday saw tight end Bryant earn his fourth NCAA officially-recognized First Team All-America honor, and ninth overall, as he was voted as such by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). All that remains for potential unanimous All-America notoriety for Bryant is Thursday's scheduled release by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).
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Location: Boca Raton, Fla.
Opponent: SMU
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m.
TV Coverage: ABC
Listen: Fox Sports 640 AM South Florida
Live Stats: Click HERE
Series: First Meeting
Tickets: Click HERE
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Coach Spencer Post Practice
Interim Head Coach Glenn Spencer
"Good practice. Very bouncy. The weather helps a lot. They are not used to this down here (weather was in the low 70's and the fields were under a heavy cloud cover). Keep doing what I told them from the start, we're out here, let's work. And then we'll enjoy each other this afternoon. We put in a good, crisp practice. We are ahead so much because of the extra practices last week, so we have been able to trim down a little bit to make sure they are fresh for Saturday."
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2019 Roster – Click HERE
2019 Schedule – Click HERE
2019 Tickets – Call 1-866-FAU-OWLS or click HERE
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The Radio Broadcasts
All games will be carried by Fox Sports 640 South Florida, where Ken LaVicka and FAU football alum Kris Bartels will have the call. Follow the team via social media @FAU_Football.
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LaVicka also will host the FAU weekly coaches show which originates from Biergarten, located at 309 Via De Palmas, #90, Boca Raton, Fla. 33432. This week's show is scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 18. The show will feature newly named head football coach Willie Taggart, vice president and director of athletics Brian White, and a pre-recorded conversation with interim head coach Glenn Spencer. The trio will recap the last week which saw Taggart tapped to lead the Owls and his reflections on the 2019 December signing day, which also is Wednesday, as well as both White and Spencer's outlook for the 2019 Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl. The show will be broadcasted on Fox Sports 640 South Florida.
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The Television Show
Host Frank Forte sits down with new head coach Willie Taggart for a one-on-one interview. Also featured in the show: a look at John Mackey Award winner Harrison Bryant's standout senior season, a feature on FAU leading the nation in takeaways and interceptions, a segment on center Junior Diaz, plus in "Pads Off", offensive tackle Devin Hayes takes the microphone and turns the tables on Frank Forte. This week, the show will air on Fox Sports Florida on Thursday at 4 p.m. and will have a second airing on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
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Media-Only Practice Schedule
Members of the media are invited to attend to practice but must secure a practice credential prior to going onto the field. For a full Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl schedule click HERE.
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Bowl Availability Schedule
Thursday, Dec. 19: Practice at Dwyer High School, 11:40 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
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If it is postseason, it is another day for Harrison Bryant accolades. Wednesday saw tight end Bryant earn his fourth NCAA officially-recognized First Team All-America honor, and ninth overall, as he was voted as such by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). All that remains for potential unanimous All-America notoriety for Bryant is Thursday's scheduled release by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).
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Bowl Details
Date: Saturday, Dec. 21Location: Boca Raton, Fla.
Opponent: SMU
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m.
TV Coverage: ABC
Listen: Fox Sports 640 AM South Florida
Live Stats: Click HERE
Series: First Meeting
Tickets: Click HERE
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Boca Raton Bowl Prep Video - Wednesday
Coach Spencer Post Practice
"Good practice. Very bouncy. The weather helps a lot. They are not used to this down here (weather was in the low 70's and the fields were under a heavy cloud cover). Keep doing what I told them from the start, we're out here, let's work. And then we'll enjoy each other this afternoon. We put in a good, crisp practice. We are ahead so much because of the extra practices last week, so we have been able to trim down a little bit to make sure they are fresh for Saturday."
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Important Links
Boca Raton Bowl Game Notes – Click HERE2019 Roster – Click HERE
2019 Schedule – Click HERE
2019 Tickets – Call 1-866-FAU-OWLS or click HERE
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The Radio Broadcasts
All games will be carried by Fox Sports 640 South Florida, where Ken LaVicka and FAU football alum Kris Bartels will have the call. Follow the team via social media @FAU_Football.
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LaVicka also will host the FAU weekly coaches show which originates from Biergarten, located at 309 Via De Palmas, #90, Boca Raton, Fla. 33432. This week's show is scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 18. The show will feature newly named head football coach Willie Taggart, vice president and director of athletics Brian White, and a pre-recorded conversation with interim head coach Glenn Spencer. The trio will recap the last week which saw Taggart tapped to lead the Owls and his reflections on the 2019 December signing day, which also is Wednesday, as well as both White and Spencer's outlook for the 2019 Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl. The show will be broadcasted on Fox Sports 640 South Florida.
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The Television Show
Host Frank Forte sits down with new head coach Willie Taggart for a one-on-one interview. Also featured in the show: a look at John Mackey Award winner Harrison Bryant's standout senior season, a feature on FAU leading the nation in takeaways and interceptions, a segment on center Junior Diaz, plus in "Pads Off", offensive tackle Devin Hayes takes the microphone and turns the tables on Frank Forte. This week, the show will air on Fox Sports Florida on Thursday at 4 p.m. and will have a second airing on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
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Media-Only Practice Schedule
Members of the media are invited to attend to practice but must secure a practice credential prior to going onto the field. For a full Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl schedule click HERE.
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Bowl Availability Schedule
Thursday, Dec. 19: Practice at Dwyer High School, 11:40 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
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