BOCA RATON – Even without the moniker, Azeez Al-Shaair considered himself a leader by example. Now the FAU linebacker has the title…
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FAU FootballEager to learn
Daniel Parr and Jason Driskel have battled for more than two weeks in fall camp. Within the next three days they should learn who will be the next FAU starting QB.BOCA RATON – With fall camp nearly complete FAU quarterbacks Jason Driskel and Daniel Parr are ready to learn which one of…
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FAU FootballDeadline looming
FAU coach Charlie Partridge intends to select between quarterbacks Jason Driskel and Daniel Parr in the coming days.BOCA RATON – If Charlie Partridge has decided who is going to be FAU’s starting quarterback, he isn’t divulging the secret publicly.…
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FAU FootballMaking room
The rapid development of FAU's young strong side linebackers means that the Owls won't need to rely on the nickel package as much this year. So how do the Owls get defensive playmaker Ocie Rose on the field?BOCA RATON – As problems go, this is a pretty good one to have. FAU linebackers Khantrell Burden, a sophomore, and Rashad…
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FAU FootballBrothers in arms
The FAU running back battle features a talented senior second-stringer in Jay Warren who is working to ensure the starter, junior Buddy Howell, is at his best.BOCA RATON – When fighting for a job and the opportunity to get the bulk of the snaps on game day, friendships…
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FAU FootballYouth rush
Unlike last year, FAU won't have to rely heavily on true freshman early in the season. However, a group of youngsters, led by two running backs, are showing that they are ready to play regardless of need.BOCA RATON – Two running backs are among the freshman making strong pushes toward early playing time for this fall for FAU.…
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FAU FootballBookends
In Reggie Bain and Kelly Parfitt, FAU boasts a pair of experienced offensive tackles helping each other improve.BOCA RATON – When Jason Driskel drops back to pass, he isn’t worried about about 270-pound defensive ends crashing down on him…
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FAU FootballHot potato
FAU's offense focusing on quick plays, with the ball rarely staying in one player's hands for too long.BOCA RATON – While much has been made about the upgraded tempo of FAU’s offense between plays, the Owls aren’t letting off…
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FAU FootballSay Watt?
FAU coach Charlie Partridge coached both J.J. Watt and Trey Hendrickson. He says the two defensive ends shares one important characteristic.BOCA RATON – Charlie Partridge recognizes in Trey Hendrickson a characteristic he saw in another talented defensive end he once coached: J.…
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FAU FootballComing of age
A year in the system helped FAU's young defensive stars get more comfortable with the Owls' system, allowing defensive coordinator Roc Bellantoni's defense to become more difficult to predict.BOCA RATON – Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair says a better understanding of the FAU defensive scheme will allow him to play unabashed vigor.…