FB | Owls Flying Towards Season Opener

8/21/2024 | Football
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic’s football had another morning session in 90-degree heat, with warnings for feels-like temperatures between 105-110 degrees. Despite the steamy conditions, the two-deep is becoming clearer.
The practice face was much like it always appears, but the day certainly wasn’t. Like Tuesday’s practice, when the University’s President stopped by, the Owls welcomed several special guests to the Schmidt Family Practice Fields, including American Athletic Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti, FAU Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Stephen Engle and FAU’s Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Larry Faerman.
HIGHLIGHTS
The day’s highlights began with a diving catch by wide receiver Milan Tucker during offensive work
Full team session saw cornerback Lawrence Johnson grab an interception while receiver Jayshon Platt celebrated a leaping catch with his teammates
Quarterback Cam Fancher peppered the sidelines in two-minute work, hitting both Tucker and Dominique Henry
COMPLETE SCHEDULE
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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 Schmidt Family Complex on FAU’s campus on August 22, 2024, from 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 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. For questions, please contact Griffin Kinney at griffin@thelinku.com or call 740-816-7353.
ON SOCIAL
Congratulations to “Buggs” Kahzir Brown for being named to the Reese’s Sr. Bowl Watch ListGot them on watch!@kahzirbrown named to the @seniorbowl watchlist. #BestOfTheBest#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE pic.twitter.com/JZYDLiJCzl– Florida Atlantic Football (@FAUFootball) August 21, 2024
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.
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 2 airs this week on Bally Sports Florida on Thursday, Aug. 22nd at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 24, at 11:30 a.m.
This week Hagerty Family Head Football Coach Tom Herman wraps up training camp and reveals the 2024 team’s four captains. Cornerback “Buggs” Kahzir Brown is featured, wide receiver Milan Tucker is “Wired For Sound,” plus the show will go inside a team meeting with guest speaker, former NFL quarterback Danny Kanell.
Inside the Owls Burrow also includes an update on defensive back Courtney Lamas-Lanier, a summer recipient of the Wilma Rudolph Award. The award is bestowed to student-athletes who have overcome great personal, academic, or emotional odds to continue their aspirations as a collegiate student-athlete.
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.