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Spring Game Preview: Does FAU have to score points in bunches for Saturday's spring game to be considered a success? The Owls' defense wants a low-scoring affair to cap spring drills.

Originally published on 4/13/2012

by Chuck King

BOCA RATON - Brentley Harstad understands that FAU fans would like to see a wide open offensive attack that scores plenty of points during Saturday's spring game.

Forgive him if he's dead set on disappointing the crowd.

“All the fans want to see big touchdown passes and big running plays,” said Harstad, a safety. “Defensive wise, we've got to be killing them – not letting up one yard, which wouldn't be fun at all for fans.”

FAU will be debuting new offensive and defensive schemes when the Owls kick off their spring game at 6 p.m. on Saturday for the first time in their new stadium.

The game will give most their first look at FAU's version of the spread offense. The Owls are also switching back to a base 4-3 defense, though they are likely to spend most, if not all, of the spring game in the nickel package.

On offense the Owls will be trying to show they are nothing like the three-and-out ...

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Need to Knows: FAU Spring Game

  • When: Saturday
  • Where: FAU Stadium
  • Admission: Free
  • Radio: 760-AM
  • Schedule

4 p.m. Interactive Family Zone opens
5 p.m. Gates open for Select-A-Seat
6 p.m. Spring game begins

Players to watch

RB Jonathan Wallace – Players have equated Wallace's emergence these last few weeks to Alfred Morris' breakthrough spring three years ago. At 6 feet and 190 pounds Wallace is shiftier than Morris but can still run over players.

RB Damian Fortner – Slowed much of the spring with a bad hamstring, Fortner scored three touchdowns in last Saturday's scrimmage. May be the most dangerous back in the open field.

QB Stephen Curtis – The new spread offense should suit his physical skills better than any other QB on the roster. He's starting to get a good grasp on the offense. It will be interesting to see if he can out perform Graham Wilbert when it matters.

LB Randell Johnson
– He's been a beast this spring and could end up being the best player on this defense. Johnson has all the physical tools and has developed a good working relationship with fellow LB David Hinds. If they are on the same team, they will make plays.

DE Martin Wright– He really started to play well at the end of last season. Wright has moved back to the D-Line from linebacker this spring and coaches continually point to Wright as being a player making plays.

S Jeremy McKnight
  – The first of the spring enrollees to secure a spot on the first team, the JUCO transfer made the defensive play of the day during last weekend's scrimmage – an interception near the goal line. The Owls are thin at safety. McKnight should have plenty of opportunities to make plays.


 

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