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The outlook for year two of FAU football stadium
Why there won’t be a onewin season in 2012
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A look into the main competitors for the starting quarterback battle Why a new era of Owls football will reinvigorate the players and excite fans
Find out about three of Carl Pelini’s right-hand men
PHOTO EDITOR - Michelle Friswell CRIME EDITOR - Monica Ruiz SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER - Christine Capozziello COPY EDITOR - Jessica Cohn-Kleinberg, Amanda Rubio STAFF REPORTER Michelle Ferrand STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Melissa Landolfa, Lamise Mansur. Ryan Murphy CONTRIBUTORS Mohammed Abdihakim, Nick Ippolitto ADVISERS Michael Koretzky Dan Sweeney COVER - Photos by Christine Capozziello and Michelle Friswell. Photo illustration by Phaedra Blaize Photo by Michelle Friswell Photo illustration by Phaedra Blaize
[Ed.Note: In last week’s story called “Hoot there it is” the article incorrectly called the home opener a “Bury the Burrow in Red” game, which is reserved for FAU’s annual game with FIU and the celebration “Owl Fingers” was incorrectly titled as “Owl Eyes.” The location of The Burrow is on the west side of campus, behind the Oxley Center. Its student section is on the east side and FAU Stadium is located at the intersection of North University Dr. and FAU Blvd. This was reported incorrectly in the issue and the UP regrets the error.]
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HOME ALONE 2
After a 1-11 season with declining attendance, FAU hopes for more during year two at the new stadium
Just 12,044 fans showed up to witness the Owls only win of last season, a 3835 victory over UAB at FAU Football Stadium on November 26. The first Photo by Michelle Friswell home game on Oct. 15 drew 29,103.
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wls players say the grass is greener
for FAU football’s new stadium compared to its former one. And less messy, too. October against Western Kentucky in disturbing image of the old home away Stadium all too well.
there’s simply no comparing the two
full of dirt. You’d have sand all in your eyes, knee braces, everything. Here, we’ve got a Senior David Hinds says that last year team were asked to rank the stadiums
in last place.
are being formed in Boca.
said. “It feels like a real college experience to have all the fans walking through the
last year from game to game, and I think last month from Ohio State with Big Ten “I will tell you this as an outsider who’s been in this business for 15 years — you will not go to one campus across this what they do on game day and trying to do
playing, and you enter the stadium. It’s
campus. “We got dressed in a tent, like a
that opposing players forgot
home. “All the guys from the other teams in the conference chose our old facility as the worst. I can’t even say how bad it was.
that FAU
Year one of FAU Football Stadium Department based on the unique circumstances of opening it during the semester. “I think the stadium was received “We’re going to work hard to get some more events in there that obviously will outreach even more into the community. I the stadium can be enhanced further, she for improvement. “Are there some things we can maybe
across the country while at Nebraska, a but a much larger stadium (capacity:
seat venue will aid his sales pitch to high school players. The opening game was a near sellout,
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fans for the finale, a game Pelini attended, sitting among fans in the stands. Craig Angelos, Pelini’s boss for less than three months and the one man in charge of hiring Pelini often said last season that as long as 12,000 tickets were sold per game, the athletic department was making enough money to pay off its yearly $2.6 million loan to Regions Bank. But Chun doesn’t buy into the theory of a weekby-week ticket amount needed. Instead he offers up an analogy about looking at best possible outcomes, not what’s needed to get by. “I don’t know if you have a car payment or rent payment, but you know what that is. We know the urgency of getting our rent and will do it,” Chun said. “But we’re not looking toward minimums as an organization anymo re. We’re looking toward what the maximums are, and that’s what we’re going to strive for.” As for naming rights to the stadium, Chun thinks there
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are already companies out there looking to buy in. According to him, the only way to make it happen is to become extremely visible to potential suitors. “We’ve just got to get in front of them and find out who they are,” Chun said. “I’m in the process of getting fully immersed into what prospects are out there for that and how we’re going to get that done.” After last year’s inaugural season, there were many events, such as the Major League Lacrosse All Star Game and the Battle of Florida Football All Star Game in the new stadium. Melissa Dawson says there’s more to come for the fall semester and beyond. “We’re looking at sporting events. We’re looking at concerts,” Dawson said. “Anybody that’s willing to come reach out and talk to us, we’re open to discuss what kind of event they’d like to have in there.” No matter how many additional events are held at the stadium, the primary
money maker is FAU football. Chun realizes the importance of a winning program. “Everybody knows what the goals are. It’s obvious when you’re in sports. We keep score for a reason,” Chun said. “Carl [Pelini] recognizes that. We keep score on a lot of different levels, on the scoreboard, in the classroom, in the community. I know Carl is poised to win on any place we keep score.“ During his interview process, Chun marveled at the positives surrounding FAU, even remarking that President Mary Jane Saunders has “this university on a trajectory that is probably unmatched anywhere in the country.” A stadium with the capacity to expand to 60,000 seats offers a glimpse into the possibility of one day turning the Owls into a national power. “Everyone talked about the potential for this place,” Chun said. “Our job here is that we’re going to start turning potential into productivity and that’s where we’re focused.”
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King David Senior linebacker David Hinds is determined to turn the Owls into winners on the field and better men off it
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By Rolando Rosa Photos by Michelle Friswell
enior linebacker David Hinds is ready for next season. Seventeen seniors ended their something he admits inspires him to be a
p.m, Hinds serves as the leader for FAU’s chapter. Hinds’ according to cornerback Keith Reaser. He tries his best to “He approaches it by talking to you like we would
this year.
He even has some of them changing the way they talk. “A lot of people on the team cuss. But whenever someone cusses around him by accident they’ll be like said. “Then he’ll be like ‘Don’t say sorry to me, I ain’t
uniform. “I want to get these guys to a bowl game. I’m the only one with my class before I go. That would be very special
breaks it down. “I’m the best. You can ask anybody. This is how it goes: You got the good lane, then you got the B lane, and the
“Keith and bowling? Keith and bowling don’t even go
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Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Hinds moved to Miami at the age of 2. His father, John, a drag racer and boxer at the time, sent him to Florida to live with his stepmother. “Just for a better life, for the American Dream,” Hinds explained “I think he just wanted to get me away from the violence out there. It was a tough time. A lot of drugs, all that stuff. Personally, he didn’t tell me why. He just told me he wanted a better life for me. I was young, so I didn’t know what Jamaica had going on.” His father died in Hinds’ freshman year at FAU, the week after his first start. “He had liver disease, but it made his system so weak that when he went
David Hinds Senior • Linebacker • Birthday: 02/25/90 • 6’2 234 pounds • Hometown: Miami,FL • Major: Criminal Justice • 2011 Stats • 110 tackles (led team) • averaged 9.2 tackles per game (2nd in the Sun Belt) • 2 sacks
They still speak occasionally, and he has no resentment toward her. “I don’t hold no grudges with anybody,” Hinds said. “You’ve got to learn to forgive and forget.” His smile reappears when he tells me about the woman who raised him since he was 2 years old. Carlene Gabriel, his step mother, means everything to him. They may not be blood related, but he considers her his mom. “She’s my backbone,” Hinds said. “My pride, my joy, everything that I do this for. My motivation.” As a freshman, she even came over to his dorm every weekend from Miramar to clean for him and cook Jamaican food. He explains how she’s a registered nurse but isn’t working right now. Hinds lets out a smile. Nothing would make him happier than to help her retire. “Right now she’s home. She’s not working right now,” Hinds said. “I plan to keep it like that.”
Seek first the kingdom of heaven and his righteousness and all will be added unto you. — Matthew 6:33. This is David Hinds’ favorite Bible verse, but he wasn’t always a devout Christian. Coming out of the mean streets of Miami, the fast life was there to be had. Keith Reaser highlights the dangers back to Jamaica, he ended up getting of the area he and Hinds were pneumonia and passing away,” Hinds raised in. said. “We grew up in Miami so we Last season, David Hinds led the Owls in tackles Shortly before his death, he came to do stuff a lot different. You’re with 110, 18 more than second place Randell South Florida to stay with Hinds, and just exposed to a lot of stuff Johnson. the two bonded like never before. that can get you dragged into “We got real close over that little bit of doing maybe the wrong things,” time. It was good. It was good for me,” Hinds said. “Kind of Reaser explained. “Thinking about things the wrong way, in helped me grow as a man to take care of my own father for a regards to women, all that type of stuff.” while.” Hinds enjoyed the perks of youth like many young football Despite losing his father, he did not lose sight of his players his age, dabbling in the pleasures of the world. responsibilities. Hinds’ voice softens as he briefly mentions his “Growing up, I was just a troublemaker. I didn’t really focus in biological mother, who he met at 18 and is living in Jamaica. school. Tattoos. Girls. I got caught up in a bad relationship, CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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most people expect from a college guy. Once sophomore year of college came around, he decided to got saved, he didn’t party. We found other ways to have fun, Something dawned on him. Partying and clubbing are now replaced with game nights with friends from church and movie dates, she says. Hinds helped change her
that can make you happy: girls, — puppy love is what a lot of people call it — money, clothes,
that all guys aren’t the same. A lot of girls say that about their
Hinds said. “All you’re going to more. You’re never truly happy.
The impression he’s made on his teammates is indelible.
Three months before the start
focused on school, football and
a side basket, trying to wash away
Hinds since elementary school, something that makes fun
she credits to Hinds.
more special. have been out here working out
said. “We grew up together. We went to every school together. whether he makes it or I make it,
David Hinds at church with his girlfriend Chenise Miller, and step parents Carlene and Marcel Gabriel. Photo courtesy of Miller.
The single life is over for Hinds now. His girlfriend is FAU
Players are becoming curious about God and want to follow in his footsteps. It makes Hinds proud to know he can have that
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kids the way he does to quarterbacks on a typical Saturday during the season. Only thing is, these kids seem much harder to catch.
says. “The kids love to have him around. They think he’s really fun. He usually plays tag with them, duck, duck goose — all kinds
near the slide. He tells me the kid will repeat anything you say, so
surprise to his mother. She says his his dad. “David is the kind of person that
Instantaneously, Nick turns into his mother said. “He’ll take the last penny he has and give away whatever he has. I’ll ask ‘Why are
cracks up. “They make you laugh, make
He tells me how he used to be them, but that coming to the Y has enlightened him. “It means a lot, because growing up I would shy away from special needs kids. I didn’t know anything. I thought they were
children here, and eight counselors to take care of them. Today, they’re swimming at the indoor pool, and water. Take Gaby for example.
order to get in the pool with Gaby, he has to trust you. He only trusts
try so hard to do the things that we do so easily, but a lot of them
To other kids, there’s no fear at all. A brave boy quickly makes his way to the top of the giant red
she runs up to Hinds to give him a hug. She looks up at the photographer and I curiously, staring at our camera and Hinds.
on the fun. Hinds dashes up the ladder and
Over the summer, David Hinds worked with special needs kids at the Peter Blum Family YMCA in Boca Raton.
the two shoot out of the slide and splash into the water. Training camp begins the last day working at the Y. He’s not
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HOME IMPROVEMENT The game-by-game look at why FAU will finish with four extra wins in 2012 By Rolando Rosa Photo by Michelle Friswell Photo illustration by Phaedra Blaize
The UP’s rundown of the regular
Home games Away games
AUG. 8/3 vs Wagner
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SEP. 9/8 at Middle Tennessee W FAU career? Get the man a statue next to Schnelly. The Owls will pull out a close one
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The easiest game of the season to predict.
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10/27 vs Troy
This is FAU’s actual homecoming game. The here to stay.
NOV. 11/3 at Navy
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11/16 vs FIU
TV: ESPNU
TV: Sun Belt Network
Western Kentucky embarrassed the Owls in the inaugural game at FAU football stadium, revenge.
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This could be the last game between the two rivals for a while as FIU is leaving for FAU will back up David Hinds’ promise and regain the Shula Bowl cup.
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Running back Travis Jones and the It’s senior night for Hinds but he isn’t leaving Owls will bounce back with four extra wins from last season’s 1-11 record.
Final Record Prediction
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are three linebackers, two ends and two tackles. Hinds, a middle linebacker, will now be unleashed to roam As the most experienced player on the team, he’ll be
terminology and understanding where they want you to
so far with his progress in the new system.
mistakes, so when he does, he makes sure to correct
Schnellenberger, his coach for the last three seasons, and Pelini.
leader. “As a linebacker you have to be the voice of the defense — that role model out there for the guys and “There’s a lot on him. He’s kind of our general out there’s a lot for him to learn, and I think he’s picking it
“People respect David so that helps when he’s what we need him to do. He’s not afraid to lead. He’s The second to last home game of the year is against FIU. Hinds has payback on his mind for last year, when FAU lost to FIU and had to hand over the Shula Bowl trophy. He nods his head, squints his eyes a bit and lets out a
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You touched on relationships between you and the players. How important is that in winning and their growth as players on and off the football field? We like to think that in order to win you have to build winners to win. So if we’re developing their character and preparing them to win in life and in the classroom, then the end result would take care of itself on Saturdays.
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Defensive coordinator Pete Rekstis Kent State University (Defensive Youngstown State (Defensive
What kind of style do you bring to the football team? Are you more of a player’s coach, or do you lean more toward the discipline aspect? based on their needs. It’s the same as a coach, some guys need tough love, and some guys need a pat on the back. The challenge of a coach is deciding who’s who.
What do you bring to the table that no one else on the coaching staff has? A lot of premature gray hair! I’ve been in the Sun Belt the last three years, and I think I can appreciate the understanding of the types of teams you have to face. The seven years I spent at Kent State for me is always special. I was able to make a bunch of mistakes as a coordinator I’ve learned from those, and I’m a much
Defensive lineman Jimmy Jean’s take on Pete Rekstis: I like the intensity that he brings. That’s what defense should be about, keeping up that
everyone] to deal with it.
Associate head coach/Wide receivers coach Jeff Sims The challenges of being an assistant coach
wife, you need great kids that understand. Pasadena High School (Head football
You touched on the relationships between the players. Chemistry throughout all levels of football seems to be very important and can make or break football teams. How important is it for you to establish a great relationship with players on and off the field? The biggest thing is we try to create a
What are some perks and some challenges of being an assistant coach?
that everything we’re doing is helping our
Perks of being an assistant coach is you get with the players. The head coach has about
that are your guys, that you get to know, that you get to have over your house, that you get to see mature from their freshman,
Wide receiver Derek Moise’s take on Sims: He brings a sense of urgency.
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college football last season thinks he’s smart
“I would say mentally understanding the game has
Graham Wilbert said. He had three games with at least
football.
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Western Kentucky in the inaugural game at FAU Football Stadium, transferred in the summer. And at the start of training camp, Wilbert, last season’s
reported German was out of the race
reported that German wasn’t out of the hunt, according to Pelini, and that a fourth quarterback, Nick Bracewell, is a candidate as well.
it’s really open to four. They are all in it. They are all doing
Graham Wilbert German missed summer school and the process to get decision will come in the next couple of weeks.
Redshirt senior 6’6 225 pounds
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The starter for the season opener against Wagner has not been announced yet, but Wright already knows what he expects from whomever is under center on Aug. 31. “The number one thing is for them to take care of the ball
Quick decisions and reads are crucial to the success of the “That’s all part of being a great quarterback, understanding where to go with the football based on certain looks that Photo by Christine Capozziello Photo illustration by Phaedra Blaize
one guy for now. “Graham has experience. He has an understanding, really really understanding when and who to throw it to. He’s Wilbert is excited for the possibility to redeem himself,
“Stephen has showed a lot of improvement on some
Stephen Curtis
Redshirt sophomore
touchdowns his senior year at Sumter High School in the
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this week on the web FOOTBALL EDITION
To read these stories and more, visit upressonline.com Introduced on December 5, new Owls football coach Carl Pelini arrives from Nebraska to turn around FAU’s football program. Editor-in-Chief Ryan on the man who loves football, but is not
Carl Pelini Photos by Michelle Friswell
a three game deal with the University of Miami. The Owls begin the set with a road game versus the
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LOW RISK, HIGH REWARD:
Carl Pelini and the Owls are in an ideal situation
Photo by Michelle Friswell Photo illustration by Phaedra Blaize
By Rolando Rosa
anchored by middle linebacker David In comes a Pelini brother from schemes, new players and a new culture with him to FAU. And the passionate former defensive coordinator will have There’s also his new recruits and
and stricter than last year with players gasping for air over and over throughout camp. For a team that allowed not a bad thing.
but, shhh! You didn’t hear that from
C
arl Pelini should send a bouquet
FAU football was terrible last season. One win. Eleven losses. career ended. The only coach the Owls
heading into the home opener versus Wagner. vibes, I’m going out on a limb.
No, I’m sane. month of training camp, it’s Pelini that’s
allowed. To sum it up: they were awful on the won’t instantly turn into contenders in success is being planted. A fresh face at head coach, a change to a new defensive scheme, and an
single detail of the team.
season. Five wins won’t qualify FAU for a bowl game and won’t even result in a
being scrapped for the more modern
it. Wouldn’t you?
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