FB | Milan Tucker Named to Jet Award Watch List

7/31/2024 | Football
BOCA RATON, Fla. 
– Milan Tucker, a Florida Atlantic football transfer from Appalachian State, has been named to The Jet 2024 Award Preseason Watch List.Tucker is expected to impact the Owls as a wide receiver and on special teams. Milan, one of 16 players nationwide to be named to the watch list, came to FAU as a 2022 Football Writers Association of America second-team All-American as a kick returner.The Jet Award is in its 14th year and celebrates the electrifying talents of players who excel on punt and kickoff returns. The award, named in honor of Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer Johnny “The Jet” Rodgers, will culminate with the presentation at the Jet Award Gala on April 10, 2025. Last year’s recipient, Zachariah Branch from USC, epitomized the skill and impact recognized by the Jet Award.
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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 [email protected].
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.
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.
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