Florida Atlantic Owls Football

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    • Inaugural season: 2001Official Site: Media Guide (22 MB)
    • Head coach: Howard SchnellenbergerOfficial Site: Media Guide (22 MB)
    • Home: Lockhart Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, FloridaOfficial Site: Media Guide (22 MB)
    • Capacity: 20,500Official Site: Media Guide (22 MB)
    • Surface: GrassOfficial Site: Media Guide (22 MB)
    • Conference: Sun BeltOfficial Site: Media Guide (22 MB)
    • Colors: Red and blueOfficial Site: Media Guide (22 MB)
    • 2008 W-L: Conf: 4-3; overall: 6-6

  • The Florida Atlantic Owls play college football in the Sun Belt Conference. Coached by Howard Schnellenberger, the team plays home games at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Official Site: Media Guide (22 MB)

    The Owls defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas, 24-21, in the Motor City Bowl on December 26, 2008.ESPN.com: Florida Atlantic Owls Vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Box Score, December 26, 2008 With the win, head coach Howard Schnellenberger took the lead for the most bowl game wins without a loss, at 6-0.

  • Team History

    In 1997, Florida Atlantic formed a committee to plan and facilitate adding a football team to the school. Howard Schnellenberger was hired to coach the team and direct football operations. In 1999, construction began on their home stadium and the team agreed to play at Pro Player Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins.Official Site: Media Guide (22 MB)

    The team played their first official game in 2000, then their first Division 1-A game in 2003. After accepting the invitation to the Sun Belt Conference, the Owls played their first conference game in 2005. Florida Atlantic went on to win the Sun Belt Conference in 2007, earning an invitation to the New Orleans Bowl.Official Site: Media Guide (22 MB)

  • Players in the NFL

    • Brian Pare (Offensive Lineman)
    • Chris Laskowski (Linebacker)
    • Kevin Fischer (Offensive Lineman)
    • Jared Allen (Quarterback)
    • Willie Hughley (Cornerback)
    • Nello Faulk (Offensive Lineman)

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