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It’s What You Do in the 22 Hours Outside of Practice
8/27/2024 2:39:00 PM | Football
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Hagerty Family Head Football Coach Tom Herman concluded Tuesday's practice by telling the Florida Atlantic players that what is important between now and Friday's 7 p.m. season opener at Michigan State is what they do and the decisions they make in the 22 hours outside of practice.
If their offseason is any indication, the players, led by captains Federico Maranges (OL), Jayden Williams (S), Cam Fancher (QB), and Jackson Ambush (LB), are making the right decisions on and off the field and are still making time to give back. One such example is a recent "backpack drive" where the players gathered to stuff backpacks and present them to Boca Helping Hands.
Gallery: (8-22-2024) Backpack Boca Helping Hands Event
Events such as the "backpack drive" directly reflect players modeling those surrounding the team. The Boca Helping Hands initiative was developed and organized by longtime Florida Atlantic supporter Danny More. Another shining example for the team is a football staff member and former Owl defensive lineman Brandin Bryant, 2012-15, and NFL veteran, 2016-23. Bryant, who participated in the "backpack drive," used his time away from the game to exercise his creative side by writing children's books. Bryant's first book, "So, You Want to Be an Athlete," was released last January 16th. His next book, "Can I Pet That Dog?" has an official launch party scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28th, at the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library, located at 1298 NE 37th Street, Oakland Park, Florida 33334.
Gallery: (8-27-2024) Preseason Practice #22
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.
This week, Hagerty Family Head Football Coach Tom Herman will discuss the season opener at Michigan State slated for 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, in East Lansing, Michigan. The game will air on the Big Ten Network. Senior linebacker Desmond Tisdol will be featured in "Pads Off", while Michael Cibene, the Owls edge coach, is "Wired for Sound". The show will also catch up with former Owl DL Daniel Joseph, who now lives in Washington, D.C. where he is a lawyer.
Hagerty Family Head Coach Tom Herman is the featured guest throughout the fall, joined on the first show by Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White, along with host and voice of the Owls Ken LaVicka as they preview the 2024 season and get you set for the season opener at Michigan State on Friday, Aug. 30.
The show then airs on the flagship station of the Florida Atlantic Sports Network, FOX Sports 640 South Florida, on Thursdays from 6-7 p.m.
Fans are encouraged to attend and listen live as Herman and LaVicka discuss the team, the next week's opponent, and other highlights across the department, while taking advantage of Duffy's lunch and beverage specials.
If their offseason is any indication, the players, led by captains Federico Maranges (OL), Jayden Williams (S), Cam Fancher (QB), and Jackson Ambush (LB), are making the right decisions on and off the field and are still making time to give back. One such example is a recent "backpack drive" where the players gathered to stuff backpacks and present them to Boca Helping Hands.
BACKPACK VIDEO
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Events such as the "backpack drive" directly reflect players modeling those surrounding the team. The Boca Helping Hands initiative was developed and organized by longtime Florida Atlantic supporter Danny More. Another shining example for the team is a football staff member and former Owl defensive lineman Brandin Bryant, 2012-15, and NFL veteran, 2016-23. Bryant, who participated in the "backpack drive," used his time away from the game to exercise his creative side by writing children's books. Bryant's first book, "So, You Want to Be an Athlete," was released last January 16th. His next book, "Can I Pet That Dog?" has an official launch party scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28th, at the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library, located at 1298 NE 37th Street, Oakland Park, Florida 33334.
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— Florida Atlantic Football (@FAUFootball) August 27, 2024
COMPLETE SCHEDULE
Click HERE.MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY
Florida Atlantic's football home opener is set for Saturday, Sept. 7, at FAU Stadium versus Army West Point. The Owls will celebrate Military Appreciation Day as the Black Knights come to Boca Raton. For more information, click HERE.PHOTO GALLERY
PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS
- Continuing to keep it light and recover from preseason practice, the Owls were in shorts and helmets on Tuesday
- Shortly after the team practice session began, LB Jackson Ambush recorded an interception and took it to the house from 20 yards out
- QB Cam Fancher connected on two passes, getting the offense out of their territory. The first was to WR Jayshon Platt, and the second to WR Omari Hayes.
SEASON TICKETS
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.
INSIDE THE OWLS BURROW
Inside the Owls Burrow enters its ninth season. The show originates on Bally Sports Florida but can be viewed on fausports.com and YouTube. Episode 3 airs this week on Bally Sports Florida on Thursday, Aug. 29th, at 2 and 7 p.m. p.m. and will re-air on Friday, Aug. 30 at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.This week, Hagerty Family Head Football Coach Tom Herman will discuss the season opener at Michigan State slated for 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, in East Lansing, Michigan. The game will air on the Big Ten Network. Senior linebacker Desmond Tisdol will be featured in "Pads Off", while Michael Cibene, the Owls edge coach, is "Wired for Sound". The show will also catch up with former Owl DL Daniel Joseph, who now lives in Washington, D.C. where he is a lawyer.
RADIO SHOW
The Florida Atlantic Coaches Show, presented by Duffy's Sports Grill, debuts for the 2024-25 season on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 12-1 p.m. at the Duffy's Sports Grill on St. Andrew's Boulevard in Boca Raton.Hagerty Family Head Coach Tom Herman is the featured guest throughout the fall, joined on the first show by Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White, along with host and voice of the Owls Ken LaVicka as they preview the 2024 season and get you set for the season opener at Michigan State on Friday, Aug. 30.
The show then airs on the flagship station of the Florida Atlantic Sports Network, FOX Sports 640 South Florida, on Thursdays from 6-7 p.m.
Fans are encouraged to attend and listen live as Herman and LaVicka discuss the team, the next week's opponent, and other highlights across the department, while taking advantage of Duffy's lunch and beverage specials.
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
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