FIU vs. UCONN | October 8, 2022

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SETTING THE STAGE:

PANTHERS HOST CONNECTICUT SATURDAY FOR HOMECOMING

FIU returns to its home turf for the first time in 37 days as it hosts Connecticut in its annual Homecoming Game on Saturday night beginning at 7 p.m. ET at FIU Stadium.

The game will be aired on ESPN3 with AJ Ricketts (pxp) and Corey Brooks (analyst) on the call. The game can also be heard on Miami’s WQBA 1140 AM.

FIU enters Saturday’s meeting with Connecticut fresh off a convincing 21-7 road win at New Mexico State on Oct. 1 and will be looking to post back-to-back victories for the first time since the 2019 season.

UConn enters Saturday’s game 2-4 overall following a 19-14 victory against Fresno State last weekend in East Hartford. The win snapped a three-game skid for the Huskies and marked their first win over an FBS opponent since posting a 56-35 win at UMass on Oct. 26, 2019.

QUICK HITS

• Saturday’s game will mark the first-ever meeting between the Panthers and Huskies in the sport of football.

• The teams are also scheduled to meet in 2023 in East Hartford, Conn., with additional games slated for the 2025 (UConn) and 2027 (FIU) seasons.

HEAD COACH INFO

FIU

Head Coach: Mike MacIntyre (Georgia Tech ‘89)

Overall Record: 48-67 (10th season)

Record at FIU: 2-2 (1st season)

Connecticut Head Coach: Jim Mora (Washington ‘84)

Overall Record: 48-34 (7th season)

Record at UConn: 2-4 (1st season)

All general admission gates will open 60 minutes prior to kickoff for FIU home football games. At the time that the gates are open to the public, all concession stands will be operational, and all security and ushers will be in place. The following rules are in effect at all FIU events.

ADA Parking: Accessible Parking is available in the Lot 7 on the Westside and in the VIP Lot on the south side of FIU Football Stadium on a first come, first served basis. A hanging placard or accessible license plate is required to gain access to this parking lot.

ADA Service Animals: Service animals are allowed in the stadium if they are a registered service animal and are seated in ADA seating areas. Emotional support animals are not permitted at FIU athletic events.

Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic beverages are not permitted to be brought into FIU Football Stadium. Alcohol sales are allowed at FIU Football Stadium and point of sales are located throughout the stadium concessions stands. Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID to purchase alcohol and there is a limit of two beverages per sale per person.

Baby Changing Areas: Baby Changing areas are located in the men’s and women’s restrooms between Gates 7&8 and 9&10 as well as the family restroom by Gate 3 (currently closed for 2022 season due to construction). If you need assistance in locating the restrooms, please find the nearest FIU Stadium staff for assistance.

Banners: Signs are authorized inside FIU Stadium; however, no signs with poles, sticks or braces are allowed.

Bus Parking: Parking for charter buses will be available on game day and is located in Lot 4.

Cameras: No video cameras are permitted inside the stadium. Still cameras (professional) or cameras with lenses over five inches long and/or 50mm and above are also not permitted. Camera and recording device policy varies per event.

Children Policy: Age restrictions and the ticket amount price vary by event and are at the discretion of the event organizers. FIU Athletics requires everyone 2 years old and above to have a ticket for admission into all FIU Athletic events. Children under the age of 2 with free admission are not allowed to occupy an individual seat and must sit on the ticket holder’s lap.

Clear Bag Guidelines: In the interest of public safety and following the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) Best Practices Guide, FIU Athletics follows these guidelines.

Each ticket holder, including children, may carry one approved clear bag, such as a one-gallon clear plastic storage bag (Ziplock bag or similar), plus a small purse about the size of a hand. The following bags will be permitted inside FIU athletic facilities and are subject to search:

The following bags will be permitted inside FIU athletic facilities and are subject to search.

• Clear plastic bag that does not exceed 12” by 6” by 12”.

• Clutch or small purse, with or without a strap that does not exceed 6.5” by 4.5”.

• Equipment bag for necessary medical items.

• Diapers and wipes can be carried in a clear bag for age-appropriate children accompanied by an adult.

Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: large purses, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, mesh bags, or any bag larger than the permissible size. Tinted or printed-pattern plastic bags are not clear, so they will not be permitted.

Fans can wear or carry items such as binoculars, hand-held electronic devices and cameras (with lenses shorter than four inches) without carrying cases. Fans may carry in seat cushions that will be screened upon entry.

Concessions: There are 3 permanent concession stands and multiple concession kiosks located throughout the stadium on the main concourse.

Disability Accommodations (Seating):

Seating for guests with disabilities is located throughout FIU Football Stadium on the first and second level concourses with ramps and elevator access. Customers who require special assistance may contact stadium security or are urged to make all ticket arrangements well in advance by contacting the FIU Athletics Ticket Office at 305-3484263.

Elevators: There are five elevators located inside FIU Football Stadium. Four elevators are located on the south side of the stadium in which two elevators are intended for general public access to the 2nd level and two elevators are for Suite and Stadium Club access only. In addition, there is one elevator located inside the Kirk R. Landon Field House Lobby.

First-Aid/Medical Services: The stadium first-aid cart is located in the SE corner of the stadium on the main concourse across from gate 4 (behind Section 112). Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Teams will provide emergency medical services in the stadium on game day. First Aid locations can vary for outside stadium events and fans are encouraged to ask the nearest stadium event service representative for location.

Guest Services: FIU is committed to provide fans the ultimate game day experience. Should you have any questions or need assistance, Guest Services centers are located inside and around FIU Stadium for your convenience on the main concourse.

Lost and Found: All lost items found can be turned into the Guest Relations Tents on the North and South Concourse and the University Credit Union Box Office located in the Kirk R. Landon Field House and will be held for thirty days. All individuals can call 305-348-4263 or visit the University Credit Union Box Office to see if your item(s) has been found.

Merchandise: FIU merchandise can be purchased at the stadium at FIU Bookstore vendors on the North and South Concourse.

Prohibited Behavior: Unruly, threatening, or disruptive behavior such as profane and abusive language, smoking, fighting, throwing objects and drunkenness will not be tolerated and can result in ejection, arrest, and/or loss of ticket privileges. Should you observe any of this disruptive behavior, please notify your nearest security or law enforcement officer. Standing on seats/bleachers is strictly prohibited. Artificial noisemakers are not permitted in FIU Football Stadium for FIU Football home games per Conference USA. Such items will be removed immediately. Signs of a derogatory nature directed toward individual players, teams, staff, spectators or game officials are not permitted. Stadium procedures prohibit fans from entering the field of play unless they are properly credentialed. Violators are subject to ejection and/or arrest.

Prohibited Items: Items prohibited from all FIU Football Stadium events include: any outside food/beverages, illegal drugs, playing balls, umbrellas, pets (except for certified service dogs for disabled patrons), bottles, cans, flasks, thermoses, ice bags, ice chests, coolers, picnic baskets, boom boxes, firearms, incendiary devices (fireworks, smoke bombs, etc.), artificial noisemakers, musical instruments, flag poles, confetti, weapons, hover boards, laser pointers, drone-type aircraft or any item deemed hazardous by FIU Football Stadium management personnel.

Those with illegal drugs or incendiary devices are subject to ejection and/or arrest.

Authorities are allowed to inspect patrons, and their bags, upon entering FIU Football Stadium for the purpose of spectator safety.

• No backpacks, etc., will be allowed into FIU Football Stadium.

• All items (packages) are subject to search.

• No sitting in the aisles. No standing on the leachers/seats.

• Ushers will restrict entrance to the field and premium areas allowing only credentialed personnel access.

• FIU staff reserves the right to prohibit any additional items.

Re-Entry Policy: There is no re-entry into the stadium for all FIU Football Stadium ticketed events.

Request for Assistance: All requests for assistance and reports of disruptive behavior / stadium facility issues should be directed to the closest available Contemporary Services event staff employee.

Restrooms: Restrooms for men and women are conveniently located beneath all the stands on the main concourse. A family restroom is located across from Gate 3 on the south side of the main concourse. (Currently closed for 2022 season due to construction.

Security: Security for FIU Football Stadium and all Athletic Venues will be coordinated by FIU Athletics Stadium Event Management personnel in conjunction with the FIU Police Department. Contemporary Services Corporation (CSC) serves as event security for FIU Stadium and Athletics Venues events.

Smokeless Tobacco: The usage of smokeless tobacco is strictly prohibited.

Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited in FIU Football Stadium and includes e-cigarettes and vaping.

Stadium Entrance: All gates open 60 minutes prior to kickoff for the general public. Gate 1 for Recruits / Player Guests / High School Coaches will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Gates will open 2.5 hours prior to kickoff for credentialed media/staff. Gate 11 is the media gate for all FIU Home Football Games.

• Gate 1: FIU Player Guest, Recruit and FHSAA Coaches Pass Entrance

• Gate 2: General Fan Main Entrance –Closed 2022 season

• Gate 3: FIU Suites/VIP Entrance –Closed 2022 season

• Gate 4: General Fan Entrance / FIU Suites / VIP Entrance

• Gate 5: General Fan Entrance

• East Auxilary Gate

• Gate 6: FIU Student Entrance / Emergency Vehicle Access

• Gate 6A: FIU Student Entrance

• Gate 7: FIU Student Entrance / General Fan Entrance

• Gate 8: Community Partners Entrance / General Fan Entrance

• Gate 9: General Fan Entrance

• Gate 10: Visiting Team Player Guest Entrance / General Fan Entrance

• Gate 11: Athletics and Stadium Event Employee/ Media Entrance

Strollers: Strollers are permitted inside FIU Stadium. They must be checked upon entry and dropped off at the Guest Services tent near Gate 9 on the North Concourse and Gate 4 on the South Concourse or can be used on the Upper North, East, and West Concourse.

Suites/VIP Parking: Preferred parking for VIP/Suite Holders is located in the south pavement lot of the stadium, just north of Tamiami Park and across the south gates (1 through 4) of the stadium.

Tailgating: Tailgating will begin 6 hours prior to all Saturday FIU Football home games and at 3 p.m. on Thursday and Friday FIU Football home games. The official student tailgate area is located in the Tamiami Hall Promenade, just north of Tamiami Hall and east of the FIU Football Stadium. The student tailgating promenade will begin to be cleared

about 45 minutes prior to kickoff. New for 2022, the return of tailgating in the Cuban Memorial area of Tamiami Park. Entrance to Tamiami Park is through SW 112 Avenue and Coral Way and SW 117 Avenue and 21st Street.

Ticket Information: Assistance with any ticket issues can be obtained by contacting the FIU Athletics Ticket Office, located on the west side of FIU Football Stadium at the University Credit Union Box Office and by calling 305-348-4263. Office hours are from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Uber / Lyft Pick-up Location: East of Tamiami Hall at the WPAC on SW 17 Street.

Weather Delays and lightning Policy:

During a weather delay, fans are to leave their seats and either return to their vehicles or seek shelter under the stadium. In the event of an emergency, all FIU Stadium event staff and its staffing provider have been trained and instructed to assist guests in evacuating the premises. Always remain calm and follow the instructions from stadium staff and emergency personnel. Guests will be given instructions by the publicaddress/open-caption systems. Exit instructions will also be posted on the stadium video boards.

Wheelchair Assistance: FIU Stadium provides wheelchair escorts for guests with limited mobility from any FIU Stadium entrance to the guest’s seating location. Upon arriving at an entrance, please ask for assistance.

Will Call:

• General Public: University Credit Union Box Office (West Side)

• Media: Gate 11 (West Side)

• FIU Player Guest: Gate 1 (South Side)

• FHSAA Coaches Pass: Gate 1 (South Side)

• Recruits: Gate 1 (South Side)

• Visiting Team Player Guest: Gate 10 (North Side)

PLEASE STAY OFF THE FIELD

For the safety of participants and spectators alike, at no time before, during and after a game shall spectators be permitted to enter the playing field. Access will be limited to participating student-athletes, coaches, officials, support personnel and properly credentialed individuals. While we love the enthusiasm of our fans, serious injury can occur to fans, coaching staff and student-athletes.

For more information, contact FIU Stadium Managers Office at 305-348-4327.

FIU IS YOUR PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY.

For more than 50 years, FIU has been one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, working to solve some of the greatest challenges of our time. Designated a top-tier research institution, FIU emphasizes research as a major component of the university’s mission. Preeminent Programs such as the Center for Children and Families and the Extreme Events Institute actively enhance FIU’s ability to set new standards. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, The Wolfsonian-FIU and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. The university has collectively graduated more than 295,000+ alumni, 75% staying to live and work in Florida.

SCOTT CARR

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

in intercollegiate athletics and arrived at FIU following a stint at the University of Central Florida, where he served as deputy and interim athletic director.

“My family and I couldn’t be more excited to join the FIU family and serve as your next Director of Athletics,” Carr said. “I see the tremendous opportunities to grow FIU Athletics. We have an outstanding academic institution, a large, energetic student body, tremendous staff, coaches and student-athletes, passionate alumni and we’re located in a phenomenal city. I can’t wait to get started.”

Prior to arriving at UCF, Carr served as senior associate athletic director for external affairs at Auburn University. He also held positions at the University of Southern Mississippi and the FedEx Orange Bowl.

Scott Carr was named Florida International University’s athletic director on Dec. 1, 2021.

“Scott has a track record of helping student-athletes succeed on and off the field,” FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg said. “We are committed to supporting our Athletic department to ensure FIU competes at the highest levels of intercollegiate athletics. Scott is the right leader for FIU Athletics at this time in the history of our program.” Carr boasts 25-years of experience

Carr was a member of the UCF Athletics staff since 2016. Carr joined the Knights as executive associate athletics director/CMO in February of 2016 and was promoted to deputy athletics director for brand activation in April 2018. In January 2021, Carr was named interim director of athletics.

As deputy athletics director, he had oversight of ticket sales and operations, corporate sales and partnerships, the annual fund, brand advancement, strategic

communications and gameday experience.

Carr was part of UCF’s bowl advance planning team, had sport oversight of the women’s basketball program, served as the sport administrator for the men’s basketball program for the 2020-21 season and previously was sport administrator for the men’s soccer, cross country and track and field programs.

He also supervised the spirit programs, including the 2020 national champion cheerleading team.

Carr oversaw the transfer of management of the UCF Convocation Corporation from the University administration to UCF Athletics. The wholly owned corporation is a $20M annual operations entity that consists of student housing, retail space and Addition Financial Arena. He also served on the executive committee as chair-elect for the Greater Orlando Sports Commission.

Carr assisted directly with the hiring of head football coach Josh Heupel in December 2017. Heupel had a 28-8 record with the Knights in his three years, including an American Athletic Conference Championship and appearance in a New Year’s Six bowl in 2018 (PlayStation Fiesta Bowl). Under Heupel’s leadership, the Knights were consistently ranked in the top-25 and made three consecutive bowl appearances.

Carr also assisted in the hiring of head women’s basketball coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson in March 2016. In her first five seasons at UCF, Abrahamson-Henderson led the program to four 20-win seasons and a 16-5 mark during the shortened 2020-21 campaign.

She guided the Knights to their best finish in the American Athletic Conference in all four seasons, including their first-ever appearance in The American Championship title game in 2018-19. UCF also made four postseason appearances under Abrahamson-Henderson, including the program’s first at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament in 2018-19 and a return in the next NCAA Tournament, following the 2020-21 regular season.

During Carr’s tenure in Orlando, UCF increased the amount of premium seating in football, basketball and baseball. The overall ticket and seatbased donation growth during this time also increased significantly. In 2018, UCF sold out season tickets in the football stadium for the first time in program history and repeated the feat in 2019.

Carr was a key factor in UCF becoming a national brand since and consistently finished in the top-25 in engagement on all major social media platforms. UCF was routinely recognized nationally for its creative video content and bold cutting-edge style of storytelling.

Prior to the 2020 winter season, UCF expanded its video capabilities by increasing the number of video control rooms to produce live events for ESPN per the renegotiated television contract between the AAC and ESPN.

Prior to his tenure at UCF, Carr served as senior associate athletic director for external affairs at Auburn University.

At Auburn, Carr was responsible for the external affairs of the athletics department. He had direct oversight of the marketing and promotions

department, including ticket sales, ticket office, event management and community relations. He was responsible for the game-day experience at all sporting events and dealt with all athletics department contracts including but not limited to ISP, Under Armour, and Sodexho (concessions).

For several years, Carr was responsible for the premium seating and the annual donations associated with tickets and parking. Carr also oversaw the implementation of the SEC Network into Auburn’s video department, War Eagle Productions. He joined the Auburn staff in August 2009.

Prior to Auburn, Carr served in various capacities at Southern Mississippi

for eight years (2001-2009). The final position he held in Hattiesburg was deputy director of athletics, external affairs (2006-2009), where he served as the number two executive of the department.

Prior to Southern Miss, Carr worked in multiple, ascending roles with the FedEx Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida (1997-2001).

Carr is a native of Gainesville, Florida, and earned his undergraduate degree in business management from the University of Florida in 1995. He earned his master’s degree in sports management from Florida in 1997.

Carr is married to the former Pam Snowe. The couple has two daughters, Ashton and Katie, and one granddaughter, Kylie.

Florida International University is making great strides, with many top-50 rankings among U.S. public research universities. With your support, we will take FIU’s research excellence and student success to the Next Horizon. Invest in success at NextHorizon.FIU.edu

MIKE MACINTYRE

HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

and elevating them to national relevance. He is a two-time national coach of the year. He’s a brand builder who will promote FIU throughout the South Florida community and the state of Florida. We could not be more excited to bring his energy and passion to campus.”

“It is exciting to have the opportunity to come back to Miami,” MacIntyre said. “Not only was I born here but the roots of my family’s love for football and mentoring young people started here with my Dad. There is so much talent and passion for football in our area. I can’t wait to get started building a strong foundation for our program. I believe that together we will create something special to rally around, inspiring Panther Pride in everyone associated with FIU and our community.”

Mike MacIntyre was named head coach of the FIU football program on Dec. 9, 2021.

A Miami native, MacIntyre was born in the Magic City and resided in the area while his father was an assistant coach for the University of Miami.

“Throughout this process, Coach MacIntyre rose to the top,” Carr said. “He has a passion for student-athletes and building genuine relationships with them. He’s a builder, with proven success taking two struggling programs

MacIntyre is a 32-year veteran of collegiate coaching and has previously served as the head coach at the University of Colorado (2013-18) and San Jose State University (201012) – where he led both programs to nationally recognized turnarounds in wins during his tenure. MacIntyre also has experience coaching in the NFL under legendary coach, Bill Parcells.

He was the consensus national coach of the year in 2016 after guiding Colorado to a 10-4 finish and the Pac12 South Division Title. While with San Jose State, MacIntyre led the Spartans to the program’s first ranking in the

final BCS standings (No. 24) following a 10-2 mark in 2012.

“Coach MacIntyre is high-energy, passionate about student-athlete success and happy to be back home in Miami,” FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg said.

MacIntyre arrives at FIU after holding the position of defensive coordinator at Memphis for each of the previous two seasons (2020-21).

The 2021 season saw MacIntyre’s defense lead the American Athletic Conference in defensive touchdowns and ranked 23rd nationally.

During the 2020 campaign under MacIntyre, the Tigers ranked 13th in the nation in turnovers gained (20), 17th in the country in interceptions (12) and 19th in red zone defense (.744).

Under his guidance, Memphis defensive lineman O’Bryan Goodson was named First-Team All-American Athletic Conference and defensive back Quindell Johnson earned second-team all-conference accolades. Defensive lineman Morris Joseph earned honorable-mention all-league.

MacIntyre spent the 2019 season as Ole Miss’ defensive coordinator and did a tremendous job in turning around the defense in his lone campaign in Oxford, Miss. It was MacIntyre’s second stint at Ole Miss, as he also coached there from 1999-02.

Ole Miss made impressive jumps in several defensive statistical categories. The Rebels held opponents to nearly 10 fewer points in 2019 than in 2018 and also held foes to nearly 100 fewer

rushing yards per game over those same two seasons.

Ole Miss’ total defense under MacIntyre jumped nearly 40 spots in the NCAA rankings. The Rebels limited opponents to just under 70 fewer total yards per game.

MacIntyre has made turnarounds a trademark of his career, which was evident in his six seasons as the head coach at Colorado. In 2013, he took over a Colorado team that was coming off a 1-11 season. Four years later he directed the Buffs to a 10-4 mark and their first appearance in the Pac-12 Championship Game.

In 2016, Colorado was tied with five other programs for the most improved overall nationally and the most improved all-time in Pac-12 league games. The Buffaloes became just the ninth team among Power-5 schools since 1972 to win 10 or more games after finishing the previous season with four or fewer wins.

For his efforts in 2016, MacIntyre earned consensus National Coach of the Year honors after leading the Buffaloes to their first 10-win season in 15 years.

In 2015, the Buffs defense improved by as many as 50 spots nationally in many major defensive areas. The biggest jump came in points allowed per game, slicing off 11.5 from the previous year, the fifth-best improvement in all of FBS.

The turnaround at Colorado came just a few years after MacIntyre similarly resuscitated a San Jose State team from a 1-12 record in 2010 to one that finished 10-2 in 2012 and was

nationally ranked. MacIntyre garnered Grant Teaff National Coach of the Year recognition that season. His San Jose State teams won 12 of his final 14 games there.

In recording their first 10-win season since 1987, the Spartans did it with a defense that ranked among the national leaders in numerous statistical categories. The opportunistic Spartans were the co-national leaders with 20 fumble recoveries and were tied for fourth in turnovers gained (33).

MacIntyre arrived at San Jose State after two years as the defensive coordinator at Duke, where he was reunited with David Cutcliffe, who was the Rebels’ coach during MacIntyre’s first stint in Oxford.

In his first season in Durham (2008), the Blue Devils allowed 67.4 fewer yards and 9.8 fewer points per game than the previous season. The AFCA named MacIntyre its 2009 FBS Assistant Coach of the Year as his defenses were among Duke’s best statistically over a 20-year span.

Prior to returning to college ball, MacIntyre spent five seasons in the National Football League with the New York Jets (2007) and Dallas Cowboys (2003-06), where he coached defensive backs.

Working for legendary coach Bill Parcells, the Cowboys returned to the NFL playoffs in 2003 and again in 2006 after missing out on postseason competition during the 2000 through 2002 seasons.

MacIntyre served as Ole Miss’ secondary coach during the 2001

and 2002 seasons after spending his first two years in Oxford as the wide receivers coach. The Rebels posted a 29-19 record in that time with bowl appearances in the 1999 and 2002 Independence Bowls and the 2000 Music City Bowl. The 2001 Rebels ranked fifth nationally in pass defense, allowing just 161.3 yards per game.

At Ole Miss, among his recruits were two high-profile student-athletes, quarterback Eli Manning and linebacker Patrick Willis. He has mentored many current and former NFL players, including recently retired former Dallas and Cincinnati safety Roy Williams, a five-time Pro Bowl player.

He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Georgia, working two years (1990-91) in that capacity. He then coached one year as the defensive coordinator at Davidson (1992), four years at UT Martin (199396) and an assistant coach two seasons at Temple (1997-98).

A 1989 Georgia Tech graduate, he lettered twice (1987-88) at free safety and punt returner for legendary head coach Bobby Ross. Prior to becoming a Yellow Jacket, MacIntyre played two seasons (1984-85) at Vanderbilt for his father, George, the head coach of the Commodores from 1979-85.

MacIntyre earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Georgia Tech and his master’s in education with an emphasis on sports management from Georgia in 1991.

MacIntyre and his wife, Trisha, have three children: Jennifer, Jay and Jonston.

Alma Mater

1991, University of Georgia 1989, Georgia Tech University

Playing Experience

1987-1988, Georgia Tech University

Lettered twice at free safety and punt returner for legendary head coach Bobby Ross 1984-1985, Vanderbilt University

1979-1985, Played two seasons for his father, George, the head coach of the Commodores

Coaching Experience

University of Memphis 2020-2021 Defensive Coordinator

University of Mississippi 2019 Defensive Coordinator

2001-2002 Assistant Coach, Defensive Backs 1999-2000 Assistant Coach, Wide Receivers

University of Colorado 2013-2018 Head Coach

San Jose State University 2010-2012 Head Coach

Duke University 2008-2009 Defensive Coordinator

New York Jets 2007 Assistant Coach, Defensive Backs

Dallas Cowboys 2003-2006 Assistant Coach, Defensive Backs

Temple University 1997-1998 Assistant Coach, Defensive Backs

University of Tennessee at Martin 1993-1996 Defensive Coordinator

Davidson College 1992 Defensive Coordinator

University of Georgia 1990-1991 Graduate Assistant

Bowl Coaching Experience 2021 Hawaii Bow 2020 Montgomery Bowl 2016 Alamo Bowl 2012 Military Bowl 2002 Independence Bowl 2000 Music City Bowl 1999 Independence Bowl 1990 Independence Bowl

National Awards

2016 Consensus National Coach of the Year Awards

2012 Grant Teaff National Coach of the Year

2009 AFCA FBS Assistant Coach of the Year

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Greg Austin

Brandon Buchner

Mike MacIntyre

Nate Taye

Anthony Gaitor

Aaron Haigler

Katie Bason Assistant AD/Chief of

Ricky Walterman Head Equipment ManagerCoordinator

Ryan Webb Assistant Director of Operations

Dear Panther Family,

“THANK YOU!! As we find ourselves looking at a new day for Florida International University and FIU Athletics, we are raising our expectations and would not be able to do it without your investment in our student-athletes. This is a “we” not “me initiative.”

We are determined to build Panther Pride and become a rallying point for students, alumni and fans from Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and beyond. We expect our programs to excel both on and off the competition surface. We are driven. We demand to be the best and insists that we win the right way: by focusing on the academic health, physical well-being, and character of our student-athletes.

FIU Athletics brings together the determination and talent of over 400 student-athletes on 17 NCAA Division I teams. Our program has a proud history of graduating our student-athletes and producing professional and Olympic athletes. Today’s Panthers are in a position of strength. By investing in our programs and facilities, we will become one of the most competitive and respected programs in both the region and the nation. Can our student-athletes count on YOU?

We need every member of the Panther Family to help transform FIU Athletics. In addition to your continued support, please invite others to join in OUR success. We can make an IMPACT and ensure our student-athletes leave FIU with a diploma in one hand and championship rings on the other.”

Thank You Panther Family! Paws Up!

Scott Carr FIU Athletics Director

FIU

FIU Director of Athletics Scott Carr recently introduced the Panther Club, the new primary fundraising arm for FIU Athletics, providing alumni, fans and the FIU community the opportunity to make a transformational impact through annual philanthropic giving.

For FIU Athletics to compete for conference and NCAA Championships, it is vital to provide the over 400 student-athletes with the very best services, resources, and facilities to assist in their training, practice, recovery and academic work.

The Panther Club is the primary fundraising arm of FIU Athletics, providing our alumni, fans, and community the opportunity to make a transformational impact through annual philanthropic giving. For our student-athletes to excel in competition, in the classroom and in the community, we need the support of the Panther Family.

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FIU RIDES THE TIDE OF THE NATION’S MOST RELEVANT RANKINGS

college education. FIU took the No. 23 spot among all U.S. universities for the short time graduates need — just 13 months — to recoup their financial investment. The good news for FIU comes at a time when college-loan repayment has been identified nationally as an increasing burden.

FIU has earned near-simultaneous recognition from three national rankings organizations in a confirmation of what the university has shown for years: excellence in research can go hand in hand with graduating students from all economic strata.

In mid-September, U.S. News & World Report elevated FIU to No. 72 in the nation among public universities. The annual ranking is considered the gold standard and one that FIU has climbed steadily, and quickly, since first landing on the list in the 1980s. FIU is the fastest rising in U.S. public university rankings, having jumped 62 spots in the past 10 years.

On top of that accomplishment, FIU has made headlines for its high placement on two other lists — alongside institutions such as Princeton, Stanford and MIT — that observers increasingly call “the rankings that matter.” They take into account not only high levels of research but also an institution’s capacity to advance individuals’ socioeconomic status, or “social mobility,” through education and opportunities.

Forbes magazine wrote about the ranking compiled by Degree Choices, which uses government data to calculate the economic return on graduates’ investment in their

Washington Monthly’s college guide places FIU No. 32 nationally in its annual ranking, which examines institutions’ contributions to the public good in three broad categories: social mobility, research and opportunities for public service. In releasing the rankings, Washington Monthly’s Kevin Carey wrote, “America needs a different definition of higher education excellence ... that measures what colleges do for their country, instead of for themselves.”

Carey explained that the publication looks not at endowments but instead “measures how often students give to their communities by volunteering, starting public service careers and enrolling in the Peace Corps and ROTC.” He also extolled helping students of limited economic means “start their lives and careers with a high-quality degree.”

At FIU, students who qualify for federal scholarship funds represent nearly half of its undergraduate enrollment but the largest percentage of those who graduate in four years.

In the midst of 50th anniversary celebrations, the university continues to double down on its core mission: to provide students of all backgrounds with a ticket to a better life while addressing the mostpressing problems facing the community, the nation and the world.

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown

0 Brandon Bouyer-Randle LB 6-2 240 Gr. Battle Creek, Mich.

0 Camryn Edwards DB 5-10 192 Fr. Norwalk, Conn.

1 Malik Dixon-Williams DB 6-0 199 R-So. Orlando, Fla.

1 Keelan Marion WR 6-0 200 So. Atlanta, Ga.

2 Myles Bell DB 6-0 182 Jr. Plantation, Fla.

2 Nigel Fitzgerald WR 6-3 220 Gr. Greensboro, N.C.

3 Deon Mclean Jr. DB 5-11 211 R-Fr. Trenton, N.J.

3 Ethon Williams WR 5-11 198 R-So. Annapolis, Md.

4 Stan Cross DB 5-10 191 Jr. Nashville, Tenn.

4 Matt Drayton WR 5-11 187 R-So. Jacksonville, Fla.

4 Brayden Zermeno QB 6-4 205 R-Fr. Los Angeles, Calif.

5 Kaleb Anthony DB 5-10 180 So. Locust Grove, Ga.

5 Aaron Turner WR 5-7 178 So. Ellicott City, Md.

6 Ta’Quan Roberson QB 6-0 203 R-So. Orange, N.J.

6 Ian Swenson LB 6-1 218 Sr. Wilmette, Ill.

7 Cam Ross WR 5-10 180 R-So. Newark, Del.

7 Tre Wortham DB 6-0 203 Sr. Stockton, Calif.

8 Dajon Harrison WR 5-11 175 R-Fr. Hutto, Texas

8 Jackson Mitchell LB 6-1 229 Jr. Ridgefield, Conn.

9 Darius Bush WR 5-9 181 R-Fr. Savannah, Ga.

9 Langston Hardy LB 6-3 244 R-Fr. Jacksonville, Fla.

10 Cale Millen QB 6-3 206 R-So. Snoqualmie, Wash.

10 Chris Shearin DB 5-11 197 R-So. Suffork, Va.

11 Zion Turner DB 5-11 198 Fr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

11 Marquez Bembry LB 6-2 242 Gr. Stone Mountain, Ga.

12 Tyler Phommachanh QB 5-10 182 R-Fr. Stratford, Conn.

13 George Caratan P 6-2 210 R-So. Delano, Calif.

14 Malcolm Bell DB 6-1 180 R-Fr. Montreal, Quebec

14 Nick Harris TE 6-6 251 So. Marriottsville, Md.

15 Mark Didio, Jr. WR 5-9 177 So. Westport, Conn.

15 Tui Faumuina-Brown LB 6-2 223 So. Pittsburgh, Pa.

16 Kevens Clercius WR 6-2 212 R-So. Montreal, Quebec

17 Justin Joly TE 6-3 228 Fr. New Rochelle, N.Y.

17 Noe Ruelas K 6-0 197 So. West Hartford, Conn.

18 Jaylen Jones LB 5-11 210 R-So. Houston, Texas

18 Kylish Hicks WR 5-11 194 Fr. Pikesville, Md.

19 Kevin Dunn WR 6-1 199 R-So. Berlin, Conn.

19 Durante Jones DB 6-0 193 So. Atlanta, Ga.

20 D’Mon Brinson DB 5-9 187 Fr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

21 Lee Molette III DB 6-1 184 Fr. Brentwood, Tenn.

22 Alfred Chea DB 6-2 211 So. Jacksonville, Fla.

22 Victor Rosa RB 5-11 198 Fr. Bristol, Conn.

23 Juan Rosario DB 5-11 181 Jr. Stamford, Conn.

24 Desmond Fogle LB 6-0 212 So. Kingsland, Ga.

25 Devontae Houston RB 5-9 170 So. Roanoke, Ala.

26 Nathan Carter RB 5-9 199 So. Rochester, N.Y.

26 Isiah Davis DB 6-0 184 Fr. Fairburn, Ga.

Brian Brewton RB 5-7 173 So. Miami, Fla.

Derek Spearman, Jr. DB 6-3 182 Fr. Davidson, N.C.

Jordan Morrison LB 6-0 219 R-Jr. Hamilton, N.J.

Robert Burns RB 5-11 231 Gr. Miami, Fla.

Tommy Zozus LS 6-1 241 Gr. Punta Gorda, Fla.

No. Name

Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown

33 Hunter Webb LB 6-1 245 R-Jr. Montoursville, Pa.

37 Kayode Oladele DL 6-4 269 R-Jr. Lagos, Nigeria

Hayden Jordan RB 5-6 187 R-So. Hartford, Conn.

Bruno Perlicki P 6-4 225 Fr. Shelton, Conn.

Hunter Clark RB 5-11 233 Fr. Greenwich, Conn.

Nilay Upadhyayula LS 5-11 236 So. San Jose, Calif.

Joe Gjinaj TE 6-0 208 Sr. Fairfield, Conn.

John Bechtle LB 6-1 232 So. Warren, N.J.

Justin Bryant LB 5-11 234 R-Jr. Bridgewater, N.J.

Connor Pace WR 6-3 211 Jr. Wethersfield, Conn.

Jake Andjelic K 5-10 165 Fr. New Lexon, Ill.

Yakiri Walker OL 6-2 271 R-Fr. Desoto, Texas

Tres Barboza OL 6-3 316 Sr. San Antonio, Texas

Carter Hooper DL 6-5 257 R-Fr. Toronto, Ont.

Prince Samuels LB 6-3 217 Fr. Windsor, Conn.

Donovan Branch LB 6-2 240 Fr. Winter Garden, Fla.

Kyle Juergans OL 6-4 283 R-Fr. St. Juan Capistrano, CA

Nathan Voorhis LB 6-3 237 Fr. Stroudsburg, Pa.

Mason Raymer OL 6-3 313 So. Purcellville, Va.

Jesse Polansky DL 6-1 298 So. Wallingford, Conn.

Noel Ofori-Nyadu OL 6-2 295 R-Jr. Arlington, Texas

Braden Radcliffe OL 6-2 279 Fr. Ashburn, Va.

Christian Haynes OL 6-3 305 R-Jr. Bowie, Md.

Brady Wayburn OL 6-4 306 Fr. Windsor, Conn.

Christopher Fortin OL 6-4 302 So. St-Rene, Quebec

Will Meyer OL 6-1 321 So. Arlington, Mass.

Jack Stewart OL 6-4 315 R-So. New Canaan, Conn.

Valentin Senn OL 6-7 298 R-So. Volders, Austria

Jake Guidone OL 6-2 304 Gr. Westwood, Mass.

Dayne Shor OL 6-5 317 R-Fr. Alpharetta, Ga.

Chase Lundt OL 6-7 305 R-So. Arlington, Texas

Nikko Pohahau OL 6-4 275 R-Jr. Redwood City, Calif.

Ben Murawski OL 6-6 339 Fr. Oakdale, Conn.

Danny Antolovich OL 6-6 294 R-Fr. Kiental, Switzerland

Rayonte Brown TE 6-6 290 R-So. Baltimore, Md.

Owen DaSilva TE 6-3 245 Fr. Shelton, Conn.

Brendan Heatherman TE 6-3 258 R-Fr. Stafford, Va.

Brandon Niemenski TE 6-5 237 So. Mountaintop, Pa.

Jacob Flynn WR 6-0 192 R-So. Southington, Conn.

Joe McFadden K 5-9 187 So. Grapevine, Texas

Russell Dixon TE 6-2 228 R-So. EDM, Alberta, Canada

Bo Estes TE 6-2 228 So. Tulsa, Okla.

Pryce Yates DL 6-3 267 R-Fr. San Antonio, Texas

Collin McCarthy DL 6-5 270 So. Jackson Township, N.J.

Matt Hoffman DL 6-4 216 Fr. Wyncote, Pa.

Timothy Passmore, Jr. DL 6-1 309 Fr. Cocoa, Fla.

Eric Watts DL 6-6 269 Jr. Sumter, S.C.

Dal’mont Gourdine DL 6-3 291 R-So. North Charleston, S.C.

Jelani Stafford DL 6-0 311 So. Brownsville, Pa.

Jori Benson DL 6-3 313 Fr. New York, N.Y.

Sokoya McDuffie DL 6-5 318 R-Jr. Florence, S.C.

No. Name

Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr.

Hometown

0 Tyrese Chambers WR 6-1 195 Sr. Baltimore, Md

0 Dorian Hall DB 6-4 190 Sr. Hollywood, FL

1 Jacolby Hewitt WR 6-1 200 Jr. Cordova, Tenn

1 DJ Kinsler DL 6-3 223 Fr. Pahokee, FL

2 Henry Gray DB 6-0 175 So. Hollywood, FL

2

Amari Jones QB 6-2 220 Fr. Starke, FL

3 Grayson James QB 6-1 200 So. Duncanville, Texas

3 Shaun Peterson Jr. LB 6-3 215 R-Jr. Fort Lauderdale, FL

4 Haden Carlson QB 6-3 192 R-Fr. Lutz, FL

4 CJ Christian DB 6-1 185 So. Normal, Ill

5 Sharod Johnson WR 5-11 185 Sr. Miami, FL

5 AJ Mathis LB 6-2 200 RS-Fr. Largo, FL

6 Adrian Cole DB 5-11 185 Jr. Plantation, FL

6 Nate Jefferson WR 5-11 170 R-So. Longwood, FL

7 Demetrius Hill DB 6-2 190 RS-Fr. Miami, FL

7 Mike Jackson WR 5-9 155 Fr. Miami, FL

8 Lexington Joseph RB 5-9 205 Jr. Miami, FL

9 Artez Hooker WR 5-9 160 R-Fr. St. Petersburg, FL

9 Will Prendergast DL 6-2 280 So. Prosper, Texas

10 Donovan Manuel LB 6-1 230 Jr. Ellenwood, GA

11 Jake Howard LB 6-0 220 So. Pratville, Ala

11 Andrew Robison QB 6-0 190 So. Lulig, La

12 Gunnar Holmberg QB 6-3 205 Gr. Wake Forest, N.C.

12 Hezekiah Masses DB 6-0 160 Fr. Deerfield Beach, FL

13 DJ Aiken DL 6-3 245 Fr. Bluffton, S.C.

13 Rivaldo Fairweather TE 6-5 245 So. Lauderhill, FL

14 Jalen Bracey WR 5-10 185 Jr. Jackson, Miss

14 Larry Preston DB 6-0 175 Fr. Apopka, FL

15 Joe Hocker TE 6-5 245 R-Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio

15 Teddy Richardson WR 5-11 185 R-Fr. Miami, FL.

15 Pierce Withers DB 5-11 195 R-Sr. Austin, Texas

16 Luke Knox LB 6-3 245 Jr. Brentwood, Tenn

16 Randall St. Felix WR 6-3 206 R-Sr. Miami, FL

17 Caleb Lynum WR 6-2 215 R-So. Leesburg, FL

18 Jay Barry Jr. WR 6-2 185 R-Fr. Boulder, Colo

Khaya Wright LB 6-3 215 R-Fr. Miami, FL

Percy Courtney Jr. LB 5-10 190 Fr. Miami, FL

Ross Fournet WR 5-9 175 Fr. Windermere, FL

Kejon Owens RB 5-10 185 R-Fr. Miami, FL

EJ Wilson Jr. RB 6-0 210 So. Tampa, FL

Brian Blades Jr. DB 5-10 160 R-Fr. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Antonio Patterson RB 6-0 195 Fr. Murfreesboro, Tenn

Andrew Volmar DB 6-1 170 So. Plantation, FL

D’Verik Daniels DB 5-10 210 Jr. Gainesville, FL

Daton Montiel K 5-11 189 R-So. Pompano Beach, FL

Cory Neering RB 5-11 189 K/P West Palm Beach, FL

Gio Richardson DB 6-1 200 DB Wellington, FL

Kyan Brumfield DB 6-0 185 Sr. San Antonio, Texas

Jamal Potts DB 6-2 185 So. Delray Beach, FL

Joe Perkins DB 6-0

Carter

Coleman

Lucas Matias

Gabriel

Robinson

Miles Jones

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown

Nehimiah Cher-Frere DB 6-4 180 Fr. Hialeah, FL

Olsen Louis Baptiste DB 6-1 190 Fr. Coral Springs, FL

D’Mor Jean-Baptiste DB 6-0 172 So. Miami, FL

Reggie Peterson LB 6-2 225 So. Fort Pierce, FL

Nick Easters P 6-3 195 Fr. Brownsburg, Ind

Keegan Davis DL 6-3 235 R-Fr. Port Saint Lucie, FL

Joshua Lopes K 5-9 160 R-Fr. Doral, FL

Matthew Enriquez K 5-9 190 R-Fr. Coral Gables, FL

Gaethan Bernadel LB 6-1 210 So. Hallandale, FL

Shykieim Pace DL 6-4 220 So. Opa-Locka, FL

Naeer Jackson OL 6-6 320 Fr. Miami, FL

Jamarrion Solomon DL 6-0 260 Fr. Miami, FL

Malik Adams LB 6-0 220 So. Marietta, GA

Phillip Houston OL 6-5 250 So. McKinney, Texas

Kristoff Pollas OL 5-9 260 R-Fr. Miramar, FL

Baba Conate LB 6-2 230 So. Auburn Hills, MI

Tamarick Best LB 6-1 225 Fr. Pahokee, FL

Jadarious Lee OL 6-2 275 Fr. Nashville, Tenn

Steven Shannon DL 6-3 250 Fr. Miami, FL

Ashton Rivera OL 6-3 290 Fr. Cape Coral, FL

Wyatt Lawson OL 6-3 290 R-Fr. Plant City, FL

Julius Pierce OL 6-5 300 R-So. Sanford, FL

Jahmari Sylvester OL 6-5 317 So. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Jacob Peace OL 6-5 304 Jr. Berryville, Va

Sebastien Laraque OL 6-6 320 Fr. Maimi, FL

Ming Tjon OL 6-4 325 R-Fr. Plantation, FL

Donnell Johnson DL 6-2 300 Fr. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Deyavie Hammond OL 6-4 320 Jr. Lakeland, FL

Sam Hill OL 6-3 345 So. Waynesboro, GA

Rey Burnett OL 6-5 290 Jr. Edmond, Okla

John Bock II OL 6-3 305 Fr. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Robert Blanchard OL 6-4 300 Fr. Fort Myers, FL

Lyndell Hudson Jr. OL 6-6 300 R-Jr. Brooksville, FL

Shamar Hobdy-Lee OL 6-5 290 R-So. Tampa, FL

Kris Mitchell WR 6-1 175 R-So. Jacksonville, FL

Dean Patterson WR 6-2 200 R-Fr. Lutz, FL

Jett Law WR 5-10 170 Fr. Tampa, FL

Jalen Coutain WR 5-11 185 Fr. Orlando, FL

Brandon Ravelo TE 6-1 230 Fr. Hollywood, FL

Jackson McDonald TE 6-5 220 R-So. Marathon, FL

Jackson Lee LS 6-2 195 Fr. Gilbert, Ariz

Kamareon Williams TE 6-3 240 Jr. Delray Beach, FL

Josiah Miamen TE 6-4 245 So. Peoria, Ill

Ty Danzy DL 6-5 235 R-So. Anderson, S.C.

Deandre Jackson WR 5-9 160 Sr. Rushkin, FL

Travonte O’Neal DL 6-3 240 R-Fr. Vero Beach, FL

Jeramy Passmore DL 6-3 263 R-So. Miami, FL

Steven Conille DL 6-4 280 Gr. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Timothy Van DL 5-11 300 Fr. West Palm Beach, FL

Jackson, Miss

6-2

5-11

5-11

Orlando, FL

Tampa, FL

Pembroke Pines, FL

Brunswick, GA

Lake City, FL

Homestead, FL

Jordan Guerad DL 6-3 295 R-Fr. Valrico, FL

Jeremy Moore DL 6-3 300 R-So. Mobile, Ala

Jordan Doelling P 6-4 230 So. Melbourne, ASTL

Alex Nobles LB 6-2 245 Gr. Rocky Mount, N.C.

Savion Collins DL 6-4 290 Fr. Miami, FL

Davon Strickland DL 6-1 263 R-Jr. Hollywood, FL

Jake

Hezekiah

Rivaldo

Jalen

Teddy

Lyndell

Jordan

Alex

FIU INTERIM PRESIDENT

University. During his 26-year career at FAU, Dr. Jessell served in several key leadership positions, including interim university provost, interim vice president for University Advancement and executive director of the FAU Foundation, associate university provost and associate dean in the College of Business Administration. Dr. Jessell started his employment at FAU in 1983 as an assistant professor in the Department of Finance and Real Estate.

Dr. Kenneth A. Jessell is interim president of Florida International University. He was appointed to this position on Jan. 21, 2022.

Prior to his appointment, Dr. Jessell served as senior vice president for finance and administration and Chief Financial Officer at FIU from 2009-2022. In this position, he was responsible for the management and administration of financial, facility and business service operations of the university. Dr. Jessell is also a professor of finance in FIU’s College of Business Administration.

Prior to his time at FIU, Dr. Jessell served as the senior vice president for financial affairs at Florida Atlantic

Dr. Jessell’s teaching and research interests are in the areas of financial management and real estate finance and appraisal. He has published 16 articles and abstracts in academic journals including The Financial Review, Journal of Cash Management, The Appraisal Review, Housing Finance Review, Applied Economics and Journal of Financial Education. He has also presented several research papers in the areas of finance and real estate at professional conferences and organizations including the Oxford Roundtable in Oxford, England.

Dr. Jessell received his baccalaureate degree in political science from Florida State University. He also holds an MBA and a Ph.D. in finance from FSU.

The Panthers Athletic Training Department would like to express gratitude to the following medical specialists for all of their time and support:

Student Health Services

College Optical

Doctors Hospital Nelson Lazo and Staff Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (MOSMI)

Drs. Marco Leyte-Vidal and Michael Robinson

Dr. Esther Levin and Staff

A dedicated group of both certified athletic trainers and athletic training students work daily to prevent injury and provide care, treatment and rehabilitation of student-athletes’ sport-related injuries.

Kelsey Greenwald Head Athletic Trainer Women’s Basketball/ Dazzlers

Dustin West Associate Athletic Trainer Football

Joshua Sanders Assistant Athletic Trainer Football

Jeff Birchell Assistant Athletic Trainer Baseball

Mara-Paige Rincher Assistant Athletic Trainer Softball

Alina Verdeja Assistant Athletic Trainer Women’s Soccer

Michael Walker Assistant Athletic Trainer Men’s Basketball/Golf

Yoshi Abe

Doctoral Student of Athletic Training Volleyball/Beach Volleyball

Najeeb Emmanuel

Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Men’s Soccer

John Linforth Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Football

Ally Montero Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Football

Kelsy Pacheco Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Swim & Dive

Leslie MacManus Sports Dietitian

Joyce Castro Insurance Coordinator

Dr. Keith S. Hechtman Orthopaedics

Dr. George Munoz M.D. Internist Sports Medicine

Dr. Ronaldo Calonje M.D. Internist Sports Medicine

Dr. Esther Levin Cardiologist

Dr. Julio Pardave Jr. Chiropractor Dr. Marco Leyte-Vidal Dentist Dr. Michael Robinson Dentist Dr. Luis Rodriguez, M.D. Internist, Sports Medicine

DON’T BE SIDELINED: Ask Before You Act

Florida International University (FIU), as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Conference USA, is responsible for ensuring that its various constituencies (i.e., University staff and faculty, student-athletes, alumni and friends) abide by NCAA and Conference USA rules and regulations. Under these rules, alumni and friends can be categorized as “representatives of Florida International University’s athletic interests” (otherwise known as “Boosters’).

This brief summary of NCAA rules is intended to give basic guidelines for all individuals associated with FIU. Please call the Athletics Compliance Office if you have specific questions or need clarification.

We appreciate your interest and support but remind you that inappropriate contact or an inadvertent action can jeopardize the eligibility of our student-athletes and prospects and compliance of the University with NCAA regulations.

Who Do I Contact?

If you have any questions about contact with a prospective or enrolled studentathlete, please direct these questions to:

The Athletics Compliance Office

Modesto A. Maidique Campus

Ocean Bank Convocation Center, Room 154 305-348-2843

Am I a “Representative of FIU’s Athletic Interests/Booster?”

YES, if you:

• Are a graduate of FIU;

• Are or ever have been a member of the Golden Panther Club/Panther Athletic Club;

• Have ever made a donation to the Florida International University athletic programs;

• Have ever helped to arrange or have provided summer employment for enrolled student-athletes;

• Have ever been involved in any way with the FIU athletic program; or

• Have ever been an FIU student-athlete.

The NCAA stipulates that once you have become a “Representative of FIU’s Athletic Interest/Boosters” you retain that identity forever, even if you no longer meet one of the criteria listed.

Who is a Prospective Student-Athlete?

A prospective student-athlete is anyone who:

• Has started classes for the ninth grade (seventh grade for men’s basketball and women’s softball);

• Is enrolled in a two-year college;

• Has officially withdrawn from a four-year college; or

• Has not started ninth grade but has received financial assistance or other benefits from the institution.

Who is Permitted to Recruit?

Only coaches and authorized athletics department staff members are permitted to be involved in the recruiting process. Representatives of FIU’s athletics interests

are prohibited from making in-person, on- or off-campus contacts or written or telephone communications with a prospective student athlete or the prospective student-athlete’s relatives or legal guardians. In addition, please be careful of social media posts that may give the appearance of recruiting.

Representatives of FIU’s Athletics Interests/Boosters MAY NOT:

• Be involved in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, which includes contacting a prospective student-athlete or their parents, legal guardian(s) or relatives by letter, telephone or in-person (on or off campus) for the purpose of soliciting their participation in the athletics program;

• Provide extra benefits (i.e., discounts, gifts, transportation) to prospective student-athletes, enrolled studentathletes or their parents, legal guardian(s), relatives or friends;

• Provide any financial assistance to prospective student-athletes, enrolled student-athletes or their parents, legal guardian(s), relatives or friends; or

• Use a student-athlete’s name, picture or appearance to promote sales or advertise the use of a commercial product or service.

Representatives of FIU’s Athletics Interest MAY:

• Attend a prospective student-athlete’s contest, avoiding all contact with the prospect and/or his/her relatives;

• Send newspaper clippings, e-mails, and other information about prospective student-athletes to coaches;

• Continue established family relationships with friends and neighbors that have prospective student-athlete aged children (please contact the Athletics Compliance Office if you have questions determining this);

• Accept telephone calls from prospective student-athletes and their family members as long as you do not discuss FIU or its athletics programs (must refer them to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics);

• Provide summer employment to prospective student-athletes who have signed a National Letter of Intent after contacting the Athletics Compliance Office and receiving approval from the Head Coach;

• Employ at any time an enrolled studentathlete after contacting the Athletics Compliance Office and receiving approval from the Head Coach and the Athletics Compliance Office.

What is an Extra Benefit?

An extra benefit is any arrangement by an institutional staff member or a representative of the institution’s athletics interests to provide a student-athlete and/or his/her family with a benefit not specifically authorized by NCAA regulations.

Extra benefits that are not authorized by the NCAA would include, but are not limited to:

• Cash or loans of any amount;

• Co-signing or authorizing a loan;

• Gifts or free services (e.g., airline tickets, restaurant meals, use of an automobile, etc.);

• Rent-free or reduced-cost housing; or

• Employment of a student-athlete at a rate higher than the wages paid for similar work, or payment to a student-athlete for work not performed.

Compliance with NCAA regulations is of the highest priority for our athletic program and institution. We need your assistance in complying with NCAA rules. If you are faced with a situation and unsure, as to how to respond, contact The Athletics Compliance Office at 305-348-2843.

Mike MacIntyre Football

Mike Larabee Softball

Jeremy Ballard Men’s Basketball

Jesyka BurksWiley Women’s Basketball

Joe Vogel Women’s Golf Kyle Russell Men’s Soccer

Rich Witten Baseball

Katarina Petrovic Women’s Tennis

Randy Horner Swim & Dive

Rita BuckCrockett Beach Volleyball

Ryan Heberling Track & Field/XC

Jonathan Garbar Women’s Soccer

Cristina Robertson Indoor Volleyball

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