8/1/2024 | Football BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic’s sixth-year senior center Federico Maranges has been named to the William V. Campbell Watch List, as announced by the National Football Foundation this week.The award honors the late William V. Campbell, the former chairman of Intuit, former player and head coach at Columbia University, and the 2004 recipient of the NFF’s Gold Medal. The William V. Campbell Trophy® has become the most prestigious and desirable “academic” award in college football. The trophy recognizes an individual as the absolute best in the country for his academic success, football performance, and exemplary leadership.Nominees must be in their final year of eligibility, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, have outstanding football ability, and have exemplary leadership skills on and off the field.Maranges is preparing for his sixth collegiate season, all at Florida Atlantic, and will serve his fourth year as the Owls’ Student-Athlete Advisory Committee’s President. The native of Puerto Rico earned Bachelor of Science degrees in neuroscience and behavior science in May of 2023 and is currently working on a master’s degree with medical school as a goal. His undergraduate GPA was 3.72.Maranges has seen action on the offensive line and/or special teams since 2019. Last season, he served as a captain, started in each of the Owls’ 12 games, and played nearly every snap. COMPLETE SCHEDULE Click HERE. 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. FOLLOW THE TEAM Stay informed by reading FAUSports.com or through football’s Twitter and Instagram accounts @FAUFootball. |
