BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic University football team will honor the legendary Howard Schnellenberger, the program’s founder and inaugural head coach, in several ways during the 2021 season.
On Saturday, Sept. 4, when the Owls travel to UF for their season opener, the FAU uniforms will don a patch on the left shoulder. It is in the shape of a football with Schnellenberger’s name, along with 1934-2021, as well as a saying that the Kentucky native lived by: “To Believe is to Be Strong.”
Along with the jersey patch, FAU’s helmet will sport a decal on the center back that is a drawing of Coach hoisted atop the shoulders of the 2007 squad following the Owls’ victory over Memphis in the New Orleans Bowl.
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HONORING COACH
FAU is working with the Schnellenberger family to honor its leader with a Celebration of Life “game-atmosphere event” on Friday, Sept. 10. All former Schnellenberger players (Dolphins, Miami, Louisville, Oklahoma and FAU) are invited to a reception at 6 p.m. and simultaneously the general public will begin the celebration within FAU Stadium, which houses Howard Schnellenberger Field. The evening will begin with a collection of photos, throughout the his career, as well as videos submitted by former players scattered across the country. At 7:30 p.m., selected speakers will take to the stage to honor the man who changed the lives of thousands. All Sept. 10 festivities are free and open to the general public.
The following day, Saturday, Sept. 11, Schnellenberger will be honored once more during the Owls’ game versus Georgia Southern. The two teams will play on Howard Schnellenberger Field beginning at 3:30 p.m.
2021 SEASON
The Owls open up the 2021 campaign on the road on Saturday, Sept. 4, in Gainesville against Florida. The home opener is the following Saturday, at 3:30 p.m., hosting Georgia Southern. For more information on season tickets, call 1-866-FAU-OWLS or visit HERE.
