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Practice Three Under Clear Skies
8/2/2024 3:53:00 PM | Football
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic's football team returned to the practice fields for the third preseason practice under clear South Florida skies. Still, with your eyes closed, the sound of players running mimicked the sound of walking rain-drenched shoes.
Still working through the helmet acclimation period, the primary evaluation is effort. The "team sessions" were scripted with reps for the ones, twos, and threes. Their post-practice message was simple:
Work until the double whistle as if every play was fourth-down and inches.
On how camp has gone thus far
"Our kids have really put a lot of work in the summer, especially in the month of July when they were responsible for running the OTAs, running the meetings, player-led stuff. You can tell there was a lot of work done. There are a lot of new faces. One of the keys to success in this game is gelling together, the comradery of getting to know your brother, and a lot of that is taking place in the summer. So, we were able to get the ground running at a pretty good clip on the first day."
On how the returning coaching staff speeds up the process of fall camp
"Definitely for the guys that were here last year. For the new faces that we have, it's year one for those guys. They say in the NFL the biggest jump for a quarterback is from year one to year two. That's just him being able to go through the same system and growing, learning, seeing the looks, and making the checks. For the guys that were here last year, you're not starting at ground zero."
Redshirt Senior Wide Receiver Milan Tucker
On his first fall camp with Florida Atlantic
"It's fun to be out there with the guys. I'm definitely getting back in the groove of things. The Florida heat is a little different, but it's exciting. I'm trying to get back in the groove of playing with pads on. It's not summer workouts or spring ball anymore; it's time to go. You can feel it. It's in the air. Everybody's excited and focused, just trying to keep pushing right now."
On being a 'quarterback friendly' wide receiver
"The aspect of me coming from the defensive side, knowing where they are supposed to be and hopefully manipulating them in a way where they are out of position, helps the quarterback know. When you're out there, you're playing super fast. That's what we're all about at FAU."
Gallery: (8-2-2024) Preseason Practice #3
Recent alumni and Florida Atlantic faculty/staff can access discounted season tickets as low as $50. To learn more, submit your info HERE or visit HERE to make a purchase today.
VIP group experiences with discounted tickets are available now, including pre- and post-game field access, halftime team tunnels, fundraising opportunities, and more. If you have a group of 15 or more who are interested, sign up HERE.
FAU Alumni and Community Engagement will host two away events. The first is October 19th, when the Owls travel to San Antonio to face host UTSA. The second will be before the November 16th game versus Temple in Philadelphia. For more information, email alumni.affairs@fau.edu.
Still working through the helmet acclimation period, the primary evaluation is effort. The "team sessions" were scripted with reps for the ones, twos, and threes. Their post-practice message was simple:
Work until the double whistle as if every play was fourth-down and inches.
QUOTABLE
Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach Charlie FryeOn how camp has gone thus far
"Our kids have really put a lot of work in the summer, especially in the month of July when they were responsible for running the OTAs, running the meetings, player-led stuff. You can tell there was a lot of work done. There are a lot of new faces. One of the keys to success in this game is gelling together, the comradery of getting to know your brother, and a lot of that is taking place in the summer. So, we were able to get the ground running at a pretty good clip on the first day."
On how the returning coaching staff speeds up the process of fall camp
"Definitely for the guys that were here last year. For the new faces that we have, it's year one for those guys. They say in the NFL the biggest jump for a quarterback is from year one to year two. That's just him being able to go through the same system and growing, learning, seeing the looks, and making the checks. For the guys that were here last year, you're not starting at ground zero."
Redshirt Senior Wide Receiver Milan Tucker
On his first fall camp with Florida Atlantic
"It's fun to be out there with the guys. I'm definitely getting back in the groove of things. The Florida heat is a little different, but it's exciting. I'm trying to get back in the groove of playing with pads on. It's not summer workouts or spring ball anymore; it's time to go. You can feel it. It's in the air. Everybody's excited and focused, just trying to keep pushing right now."
On being a 'quarterback friendly' wide receiver
"The aspect of me coming from the defensive side, knowing where they are supposed to be and hopefully manipulating them in a way where they are out of position, helps the quarterback know. When you're out there, you're playing super fast. That's what we're all about at FAU."
HIGHLIGHTS
- Michal Antoine Jr. was credited with a nice pass breakup
- Lawrence Johnson and Daedae Hill blocked a field goal each
- CJ Heard recorded a pass breakup and interception
- Cam Fancher avoided a blitz finding BJ Alexander and on a broken play scramble Fancher found CJ Campble for the play of the day
PLAY OF THE DAY
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— Florida Atlantic Football (@FAUFootball) August 2, 2024
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2024 season tickets are available for as low as $75. To purchase season tickets, click HERE.Recent alumni and Florida Atlantic faculty/staff can access discounted season tickets as low as $50. To learn more, submit your info HERE or visit HERE to make a purchase today.
VIP group experiences with discounted tickets are available now, including pre- and post-game field access, halftime team tunnels, fundraising opportunities, and more. If you have a group of 15 or more who are interested, sign up HERE.
FAU Alumni and Community Engagement will host two away events. The first is October 19th, when the Owls travel to San Antonio to face host UTSA. The second will be before the November 16th game versus Temple in Philadelphia. For more information, email alumni.affairs@fau.edu.
TOUCHDOWN IN THE TROPICS
Get ready for a night of tropical elegance at "Touchdown in the Tropics" to support the upcoming Florida Atlantic University football season and its student-athletes. Join us at the Boca Marriott on August 22, 2024, from 6-9 PM at 5150 Town Center Cir., Boca Raton, Florida 33486. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Indulge in amazing food, enjoy live music, and hear from Hagerty Family Head Football Coach Tom Herman. This tropical casual affair promises a fun and unforgettable evening as we kick off the season in paradise with your hometown team. All proceeds from this event directly benefit our FAU football student-athletes. For more information, click HERE.MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY
Florida Atlantic's football home opener is set for Saturday, Sept. 7 at FAU Stadium versus Army West Point, and the Owls will celebrate Military Appreciation Day as the Black Knights come to Boca Raton. For more information, click HERE.BROADCAST
Television outlets are listed on the schedule page. Wire-to-wire radio coverage will air on Fox Sports South Florida 640 AM. Ken LaVicka and FAU alum Chris Newbold will have the call, while Mike Mreczko will host the pre and post-game with added on-field coverage by FAU and long-time South Florida television personality Frank Forte. To listen live click HERE.FOLLOW THE TEAM
Stay informed by reading FAUSports.com or through football's Twitter and Instagram accounts @FAUFootball.
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