FAU football springs forward to 2011 season

With Spring football set to begin in the upcoming days, check out a preview of the team that will christen the new stadium this fall. Fauowlsaccess.com has listed a new two-deep depth chart here.

Offensive Lineman Joe Bailey (right) poses for photos after winning

 the most improved award.

Former Owls working for a shot in the NFL

Receiver Lester Jean attempts to
make a one-handed catch at FAU's
pro day in Boca Raton.

Despite a disappointing 4-8 record to end the 2010 season, the Owls still had talented players on the field. The proof was evident at the 2011 NFL Combine where FAU had three players invited to represent the school in front of dozens of NFL personnel. Quarterback Jeff Van Camp, receiver Lester Jean, and tight end Rob Housler all showed off their skills at the event in Indianapolis in February. The Owls also had 13 players audition for scouts at its annual pro day earlier this month. Some of those players included cornerback Tavious Polo, linebacker Michael Lockley, and defensive tackle Dino Cox.

Most players simply signed on with trainers to get themselves in top shape for scouts but others

Linebacker Michael Lockley performs a drill
as scouts look on.

like Lockley, took it a step further to try and make a name for himself. See how the players tested on pro day here


The NFL Draft will be held in New York City from April 28 through April 30 at the Radio City Music Hall.

Softball geared up to start Conference schedule

After run ruling Colorado State 10-0 in the last game of the USF-The Game Invitational, the Owls will begin conference play when they open a three-game series against Western Kentucky this Saturday in Bowling Green, Kent.

• Sophomore Taylor Fawbush leads FAU with a .318 batting average and eight wins. 
• Senior Kerri Croney leads the team in hits with 27 and RBI with 16.
• The Owls are 9-1 when leading a game after five innings.

Ashani Roberts named Track and Field athlete of the week

With so much attention going to football, basketball, and baseball it's easy to overlook accomplishments by the other athletic programs at FAU.
Even though they don't receive the heavy press coverage, the women's track and field team is making big strides this season, most recently by Ashani Roberts.

Five reasons why the Owls should make the Big Dance in 2012

With the men's basketball team coming off one of the best seasons in school history, there is plenty to be optismistic about for next season.

The team poses for a photo after a victory against
Troy on Senior Night in Boca Raton, FL.

The team tied a school record with 21 wins and earned an automatic bid in the National Invitational Tournament where they were defeated by the Miami Hurricanes in the first round.

With this in mind, the Owls are in a good position to have even more success next season.

1. Only two players will depart from this year's squad. The team will lose two-time Sun Belt Defensive Player of the year Brett Royster and reserve center Justin Davis. The loss of Royster is big because he anchored the Owls defense in the post, but Davis did have as a big a role in the rotation. There is also speculation that seldom used Demonte Simpson, Darren Stewart, and Dylan O'Sullivan will transfer from the team.
2. Four starters return for next season. All-Conference selections Ray Taylor and Greg Gantt along with Dennis Mavin and Kore White return next year for the Owls. Mavin started 12 games last season as a true freshman and showed the potential to be a good player. White was playing in his first season for FAU after transferring from Marshall two seasons ago. These four players give the Owls much needed experience going into next season.
3. Depth and experience at the guard position. In addition to Taylor, Gantt, and Mavin the Owls will bring back veterans Alex Tucker and Shavar Richardson. Tucker was a key player coming off the bench for FAU. He caused headaches on defense for opponents and he shot the ball with confidence. Richardson struggled in his junior year after having success his first two years.
4. The coaching staff's ability to develop players. Coach Jarvis and his staff have shown the ability to develop the talent he has on the roster. He helped Gantt develop into an All-conference selection along with Royster as the two-time defensive player of the year. This off-season look for Jordan McCoy and Kore White to take their games to the next level.
5. The hunger for more. Despite the success the team had, they still missed out on the ultimate prize. A humbling loss to Miami in the first round of the NIT should make the team hungry to get better. Next season's goal should be to settle for nothing less than the NCAA Tournament.

FAU offers new 3D "select-a-seat" for stadium

With its on-campus stadium slated to open in less than seven months, FAU is allowing fans to purchase season tickets through a new online application.
The feature gives fans an aerial 3D view of the stadium with an interactive feature that lets users view costs of each seat.
It also lets fans select a section to get an idea of what the view will look like from that area.
Take your virtual tour of the new stadium right here.

Men's hoops begins play in Sun Belt Conference Tournament

The Owls will try to improve their chances of earning an NCAA Tournament bid tonight by taking on the North Texas Mean Green.
FAU (21-9) is riding a three-game winning streak and is the number one seed in the Sun Belt Conference tournament.
However, North Texas defeated Troy on Saturday and has one of the more talented teams in the conference.
Tip-off is set for 7:45 p.m. in Hot Springs, Ark.