walked the sidelines of for more than 45 years. His steely ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY eyes have witnessed four national championships, two Super Bowls and now the growth of the Florida Atlantic football. That leadership has guided the Owls to back-to-back titles, the only team in the state of Florida to accomplish this feat in 2007 and 2008. MEDIA

2008 Motor City Bowl Champions 1 On Sept. 22, 2005, FAU hosted its first-ever Sun Belt MEDIA Conference game.

Players and coaches rushed the field following the overtime victory, 35-28, over perennial bowl contender Hawaii on Sept. 4, 2004.

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The Owls took to the field Aug. 29, 2000, with 164 players in attendance for the program’s first practice. MEDIA

Players hoist the program’s first bowl game trophy (Dec. 21, 2007). One year later, the program added another. 2008 Motor City Bowl Champions 3 MEDIA

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FAU became the youngest start-up program to earn a bowl berth in 2007. The Owls traveled to New Orleans where they defeated the University of Memphis. Just one year later FAU made a return trip to a bowl with an invitation to the Motor City Bowl in Detroit, MI. Once again the Owls prevailed becoming the first team in the history of the to win back-to-back bowls. FAU was also the only team in the state of Florida to win bowls in both 2007 and 2008. The perfect streak is quite an accomplishment for a team that had competed in football for just eight seasons and only three as a full Bowl Subdivision member. What’s even more impressive is that Coach ’s six wins matched against no bowl losses gives him more bowl victories than any other active coach who holds a perfect bowl record. 2008 Motor City Bowl Champions 5 FAU’s Board of Trustees has approved construction for a 30,000-seat, open-air football stadium — the centerpiece of the University’s residence hall, retail and stadium complex called Innovation Village. The stadium’s completion is scheduled for 2010 and will overlook the newly constructed alumni center, campus recreation and fitness center as well as offer a view of the Atlantic coastline from its skybox and press box seats.

FAU OWLS Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus was designated a burrowing owl sanctuary in 1971 by the Audubon Society. The bird found a safe home away from predators on the campus, which was once a U.S. Army Airfield during World War II. The feisty bird, traditionally associated with wisdom and determination, serves as the University’s mascot.

FAU Cheer Team The squad boasts a 1999 Pairs National Championship. FAU finished second at the NCAA 2001 and 2003 competitions.

FAU Dance Team In 2001, the team was ranked no. 10 nationally. In 2005, the team placed second in the nation in Open Dance at the National Dance Association competition in Daytona Beach, FL.

FAU Marching Band Florida Atlantic’s marching band took the field in 2001, with the inaugural football team. Beginning in 2006, the band boasted a new look and a new energy. Lockhart Stadium, which seats just more than 20,000, became Florida Atlantic University’s home field in 2003, and what a home season it was. The year began with Valdosta State and ended when the Owls hosted the NCAA Division I-AA National Semifinal Game before an ESPN audience. Directions to the stadium: Take I-95 to Commercial Blvd. Go less than a mile, turn right on NW 12th Ave. (Oriole Blvd.). Stadium is on the left.

The FIU vs. FAU Dec. 5, 2009 The “Shula Bowl”, named for legendary coach , is the annual game between South Florida and Sun Belt Conference rivals Florida Atlantic and Florida International. The site of the Shula Bowl alternates between Land Shark Stadium and FIU Stadium. While Don Shula’s name is synonymous with professional football in South Florida, he also has an impact on the two collegiate programs. FAU Howard Schnellenberger served as Shula’s with the Dolphins for two Super Bowl appearances and during the only perfect season in NFL history. The Owls lead the series, 6-1. FAU FOOTBALL

Each spring, the Florida Atlantic Athletics Department hosts “Pro Day.” — a day where nearly every organization descends upon the campus to evaluate NFL hopefuls. The one-day “mini-camp” is an opportunity for the scouts to gather detailed information and have a one-on-one look at every Owl that has aspirations to play professionally at football’s highest level. The morning session is dedicated to those who have exhausted their eligibility. The afternoon session is for rising seniors and is limited according to NCAA rules. During the morning, scouts conduct thorough measurements, including weight testing in the FAU Strength and Conditioning Center as well as the broad jump. Also, Owls show off their skills in the vertical leap prior to moving to the Track and Field Complex where the hopefuls use the opportunity to run the 40 and showcase their footwork through agility drills. AWARDS 11 2008 Motor City Bowl Champions Defensive MVP 1 MVPs, 2 football players, on average, earn a 3.0+ GPA a 3.0+ GPA football players, on average, earn players, on average, have signed professional players, on average, have signed professional All-Conference selections each season, on average, selections each All-Conference Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year Player of the Sun Belt Conference Year Player of the Sun Belt Conference Preseason bowl appearances – National Players of the Week seasons in Division I-AA – 5 All-Americans – 5 seasons in Division I-AA All-American seasons in Bowl Subdivision – 1 8 since joining SBC 1 1 2 1.5 contracts each season The Ramon Rickards “Bone Award” is awarded each awarded is Award” “Bone Rickards Ramon The season to the player with the most “big hits” 17.7 each semester 2 3 5 awards continue to mount. Each season, the bar has moved just a little higher and each season the players will be judged. has established the traditions by which future Not yet 10 years old, Florida Atlantic football • Every semester, over one-third of FAU student-athletes earn a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average. ACADEMIC SUCCESS

• FAU’s student-athlete graduation rate is greater than the graduation rate of the University’s general Karine Blome, a member student body. of the women’s golf team, earned the 2009 Female Athlete Achievement Award • Since 2007, 51 student-athletes have been inducted into FAU’s Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society.

• FAU athletic academic counselors work with student-athletes to design individualized study plans including tutoring appointments, group study sessions, academic mentor meetings, supplemental instruction, and individual meetings with athletic academic counselors. Men’s soccer standout Shire Standnes was named the 2009 Male Student Athlete of the • An objective-based approach is used in the Year and also received the Male development of the individualized study plans Athlete Achievement Award putting the focus on task completion, acquisition of knowledge and specialized support for each student-athlete.

• Life skills workshops are scheduled throughout the year specifically for student-athletes. These workshops include topics Diver Lauren Harvath was such as resume writing, named the 2009 Female drug and alcohol Student Athlete of the Year awareness, financial planning, public University President Frank T. Brogan walks the line that speaking, team building, stretches from the 20 to gambling, sport the 20 congratulating each student athlete who earns a psychology and health 3.0 GPA and wellness issues.

12 2007 New Orleans Bowl Champions ATHLETIC SUCCESS 13 2008 Motor City Bowl Champions WOMEN’S TRACK NCAA Meet 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 VOLLEYBALL Championship Conference 1998, 1999, 2005 1998 NCAA Tournament 1998, 1999, 2005 2006 MEN’S TENNIS Championship Conference 2001 NCAA Tournament 2001, 2002 WOMEN’S TENNIS Championship Conference 2003, 2004 NCAA Tournament 2003, 2004 NCAA Championship 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 (3rd), 1993, 1995, 1991 (2nd), 1992 (3rd), 1998, 2004, 2006, 2007 SOFTBALL Championship Conference 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 Play-in NCAA Tournament 1997, 1998 NCAA Tournament 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, WOMEN’S SWIMMING Championship Conference 2006, 2007 Appearances by Team Appearances FAU joined its first conference in 1993-94 its first conference joined FAU Conference Championships and NCAA Championships Conference MEN’S SWIMMING NCAA Championships 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1998 NCAA Tournament 2005 WOMEN’S SOCCER Championship Conference 2005 MEN’S SOCCER Championship Conference 2007 Motor City Bowl 2008 Conference Championship Conference 2007 New Orleans Bowl 2007 FOOTBALL NCAA Playoffs 2003 NCAA Tournament 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 2006 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Championship Conference 2006 2002 NCAA Tournament 2002 MEN’S BASKETBALL Championship Conference 2004, 2005 NCAA Super Regional Appearances 2002 Conference Championships Conference 2004 NCAA Regional Appearances 1985, 1993, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, BASEBALL The Florida Atlantic University National Alumni Association (FAUNAA) represents FAU’s ever-growing alumni community. Dr. Steve Swanson Building school identity, spirit and loyalty through programs and services, the FAUNAA is dedicated to advancing the David Brennen goals and missions of the University. In nearly every walk of life you can find an FAU graduate.Visit www.faualumni.org

Here are just a few of the more than 100,000 individuals who have graduated from FAU:

Arts and Entertainment Mirta Ojito ’86 – Author, Journalist and Pulitzer Prize Winner Dr. Marc Philippon Carol Hunstein Marc Kudisch ’88 – Tony Nominated Broadway Actor

ALUMNI Amy Madill ’06 – Former Dolphins Cheerleader Scott “Carrot Top“ Thompson ’89 – Comedian Marisa Demato ’00 – Former Contestant on “Apprentice,” Attorney at Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP Business Luis Alberto Moreno ’76 – Inter-American Development Bank and Former U.S. Ambassador to Columbia Dr. Robert “Skipp” Orr ’76 – Former President Boeing Japan Frank T. Brogan Dr. Mark Dean Government Frank T. Brogan ’81 – FAU President and Former Florida Lt. Governor The Honorable Carol Hunstein ’72 – Chief Justice Supreme Court of Georgia R. David Paulison ’70 – Former Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Margarita Perera Pinkos ’75, ’87, ’99, ’02 – Former Deputy Director/Senior Policy Advisor for the U.S. Department Mirta Ojito of Education Sue Skemp Science and Engineering Dr. Mark Dean ’82 – Vice President of Technical Strategy and Global Operations for IBM Research Dr. Steve Swanson ’86 – NASA Astronaut Dr. Richard DiMarchi ’74 Jack and Linda Gill – Chair in Bio Molecular Sciences at Indiana University, Ambrx Pharmaceuticals Founder and Chair, Marcadia Biotech Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Former Luis Alberto Moreno Group Vice President at Eli Lilly Sue Skemp ’81 - Executive Director, Center for Ocean Energy Dr. Robert “Skipp” Orr Technology at FAU Medical Dr. Marc Philippon ’87– Orthopedic Surgeon and Partner at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. Education David Brennen ’88 – Dean of the Marisa Demato College of Law Scott “Carrot Top“ Thompson

14 2007 New Orleans Bowl Champions MEDIA 15 2008 Motor City Bowl Champions 2 1 3 1 1 6 3 1 7 2 14 Total 1 1 3 2 2 2008 1 1 1 2 4 2007 1 1 4 1 2006 1 1 2 1 3 1 2005 1 4 1 1 2004 Fox CSS CSTV ESPN WTCN ESPN2 ESPNU Big Ten Network ESPN360 Sun Sport GamePlan telecast of the Motor City Bowl. telecast of the The Owls enjoyed a Nielsen Rating of 1.63 representing of 1.63 representing Rating enjoyed a Nielsen The Owls Bowl and a 2.49 at the 2007 New Orleans 1,561,000 viewers 26, 2008 viewers during the Dec. 2,443,368 rating reaching Dave Lamont provides Dave Lamont (Play-by-Play), Fred O’Connor call the action in the color for the Owls and the FAU victory over Troy for the Sun Belt Title. has since the program’s inception. He began his career on the Miami student station while Schnellenberger was at UM and currently does games for both ESPN and ABC.

Fred O’Connor coached in the NFL and was the interim head coach for the 49ers. O’Connor was also a collegiate head coach and was an assistant at FAU. He

MEDIA was the position coach for three Hall of Fame running backs: Walter Payton, John Riggins, O.J. Simpson.

Mark Morgan joined the During December 2007, Coach sideline staff in 2006 and fills Schnellenberger and players in for Lamont in his absence. granted more than 300 one-on- one interviews.

President Frank T. Brogan Dave Lamont (play-by-play), provided color commentary John McMahon (engineer Head Coach Howard Schnellenberger during the game against and sideline) and former NFL during one of many halftime and Northern Colorado. Steve Walsh (color postgame interviews commentary)

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Ramon Rickards (1981-2006) was a member of FAU’s first recruiting class and graduated with his fellow foundation builders in May of 2005. The team’s “hardest hitter” award was named in his honor at the 2006 Football Banquet. Frantz Joseph was the first recipient.

Chris Laskowski, a teammate of Rickards, HISTORY presented the award.

“The Owl football program, still in its infancy, is being built by young men like Ramon,” said FAU Head Coach Howard Schnellenberger. “Ramon accepted the challenge to come to FAU on the belief of what would come. He quickly became a teammate and leader who propelled FAU into the Division I-AA playoffs and eventually to Division I-A. Ramon will forever be remembered as a young man who was instrumental in the evolution of this program.”

AWARD WINNERS

2004 Shomari Earls, LB

2005 Lawrence Gordon, DB

2006 Frantz Joseph, LB

2007 Frantz Joseph, LB

2008 Ted Czepiga, LB

2008 Motor City Bowl Champions 187 FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY THIS IS THE SUN BELT CONFERENCE...

hile there are 31 NCAA conferences that sponsor multiple sports, the Sun Belt While there Louisiana-Lafayette fell to host Baylor University in the first round of the Waco Regional, but are 31 NCAA conferences that sponsor multiple sports, the Sun Belt is one of only 11 to fought off elimination by winning its next two contests against No. 13 Northwestern and Texas Wparticipate in the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) and Football Bowl Subdivision. The Sun State. The Cajuns’ postseason run came to an with a second loss to Baylor. But with their Belt was formed in 1976 with six members competing in four men’s sports, and today comprises entire pitching staff returning, including Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year Donna Bourgeois, the Cajuns 13 institutions of higher learning while sponsoring 19 championship sports for men and women. have plenty of reason to look forward to the 2010 season. The Sun Belt Conference enters its 34th season in 2009-10 with a proud history of athletic and In baseball, the Sun Belt Conference has sent multiple teams to the NCAA tournament each year academic success. The conference sponsors 10 women’s sports - basketball, cross country, golf, since 1988. The 21-year streak of having two or more teams reach NCAA play is matched by only soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, and volleyball; four other conferences (ACC, Big West, SEC, Pac-10). Both WKU and Middle Tennessee represented and nine men’s sports – baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, swimming and diving, the league in the NCAA Baseball Championships in 2009. tennis, and indoor and outdoor track and field. Because of its status as a member of the Football Bowl Subdivsion coalition, the Sun Belt Confer- Each of the 19 sports has seen numerous team and individual accomplishments, and nearly every ence has a permanent seat on the NCAA’s 17-member Board of Directors. As a result, the confer- Sun Belt Conference school is currently graduating its student-athletes at a rate higher than its ence has a crucial voice on some of the most pressing issues in college athletics and will always respective school’s student body. All Sun Belt schools are committed to excellence in the 21st have a role in the implementation of any future NCAA legislation and guidelines. century, and facility upgrades and expansions are taking place on every campus. The conference continues to utilize television to grow and promote the league and its member UNIVERSITY During the 2008-09 academic year alone, the Sun Belt Conference accomplished numerous feats. institutions. The Sun Belt Conference signed a new multi-year agreement with ESPN, Inc. in In the fall of 2008 Middle Tennessee, FIU and Western Kentucky University all represented the January of 2009 that will result in unprecedented national coverage for the league. Additionally, league in the NCAA Volleyball Tournament – the first time the Sun Belt has sent three teams to ESPN televised the conference’s men’s basketball championship game for the 29th straight season the NCAA Tournament in volleyball and the second straight year the conference has sent multiple in 2009, marking its longest affiliation with any conference in the country. teams. Middle Tennessee advanced to the second round of the tournament, while WKU and FIU put The conference’s regional television partnership with Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast (CSS) forth strong and hard-fought efforts in the first round. and Cox Sports Television (CST) enables live telecasts of Sun Belt events to reach millions of The Sun Belt momentum continued in the sport of football as Florida Atlantic and Troy both households. The addition of volleyball, baseball and softball to the conference’s television package earned bowl bids after impressive regular-season performances. It marked the third time in the has resulted in more national and regional television exposure for the league than at any time in league’s eight-year football history that two teams have received postseason nods. FAU marked its history. its place in the history books when the Owls defeated Central Michigan in the Motor City Bowl, The Sun Belt Conference has also partnered with JumpTV Sports, Inc. to deliver a full-service, cus- becoming the first SBC team to win back-to-back bowl games. tomized, public and premium website to provide fans with a broad range of real-time information In men’s basketball, WKU received its second straight bid to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tourna- and content about the conference’s athletic teams. The Sun Belt is one of the few conferences ment after winning the Sun Belt Conference Championship. The Hilltoppers secured a trip to the in the nation to provide video highlights and features on its website from each of the league’s second round with a 76-72 win over fifth-seeded Illinois and battled to the end in a heartbreaking respective championships. This technology serves as a great recruiting tool for schools by enabling two-point loss to Gonzaga. It was the second year in a row that WKU defeated a higher-seeded anyone in the world with internet access to view the conference’s championship events. Fans in team to advance past the tournament’s opening round. five different countries viewed the conference’s most recent soccer championship. On the women’s side, Middle Tennessee captured national attention with the help of standout ju- Prominent Sun Belt alumni include United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (Denver), nior Alysha Clark. The Blue Raiders spent time in the coaches’ poll top 25. The squad earned a spot NFL Hall of Fame football player “Mean” Joe Greene (North Texas), Florida Marlins All-Star baseball in the 2009 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament as Sun Belt Conference champions and finished player Luis Gonzalez (South Alabama), Boston Red Sox baseball player Mike Lowell (MLB All-Star the season with an impressive 28-6 record. Clark’s consistent performances earned her the title and 2007 MLB World Series MVP, Florida International), former member of the United States Sen- of the nation’s leading scorer as she averaged 27.5 points per game. The Blue Raiders will look to ate and House of Representatives John Breaux (Louisiana-Lafayette), country music superstar Tim continue their success in the 2009-10 season, and with every student-athlete returning, they will McGraw (Louisiana-Monroe), and actor Andy Garcia (FIU). be poised to make another strong showing. The conference’s first 33 years have also produced numerous individual national champions along There was no shortage of success in the Sun Belt’s spring sports in 2009, either. Three tennis with Olympic track medalists including Earl Bell, Tom Hill and Al Joyner (Arkansas State), Hollis teams represented the league in the NCAA Tennis Tournaments. The Middle Tennessee men’s team Conway (Louisiana-Lafayette), and Tayna Lawrence (FIU). Old Dominion’s Anne Donovan received and FIU women’s team both earned their places in the national competition by winning their the Naismith Trophy recognizing the nation’s top women’s basketball player in 1983, helped the respective Sun Belt Conference championships. The Denver women’s squad received an at-large bid United States win the Olympic gold medal in 1984 and helped the Lady Monarchs capture the after building a 16-5 regular season record, marking their second straight appearance at the event. national championship in 1985 (one of eight women’s Final Four appearances by Sun Belt schools: FIU advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament following a 4-3 win over Princeton in Old Dominion - 1983, 1985; WKU – 1985, 1986, 1992; Louisiana Tech – 1994, 1998, 1999). Sun the first round. Belt teams have also participated in the men’s NCAA Final Four (Charlotte 1977), the College World The 2009 Sun Belt Conference golf teams picked up right where they left off after an impressive Series (Louisiana-Lafayette 2000), the women’s College World Series (Louisiana-Lafayette 1993, 2008 season that saw two squads advance to the NCAA National Championship after top-10 1995, 1996, 2003, 2008), and have had 11 players selected in the first round of the NBA Draft. finishes at their respective regional sites. The Sun Belt Conference is led by Commissioner Wright Waters, who is in his 10th full year as com- The Sun Belt followed up the strong 2008 showing by sending three teams to the NCAA Regionals. missioner. He was named the conference’s fourth commissioner in February of 1999 following the Middle Tennessee and Denver were both selected to compete at the regional events, marking the tenures of Vic Bubas (1976-1990), Jim Lessig (1990-1991), and Craig Thompson (1991-1998). The 10th consecutive year that the conference has sent two men’s teams to the postseason. The Den- league’s annual all sports champion is awarded the Vic Bubas Cup, named after the conference’s ver women also received an automatic bid to the Regionals after taking home its sixth consecutive first commissioner. Sun Belt crown. The conference office has been headquartered in downtown New Orleans since 2000 after moving The Pioneer women held a national ranking throughout the entire season and capped the year from suburban Metairie, La., where it had been based since 1991. Prior to moving to the “Big with its first-ever regional championship, winning the NCAA East Regional at the Mark Bostick Easy,” the league was based in Tampa, Fla., from 1977-1991. The original conference office was Golf Course in Gainesville, Fla. Denver came away with a top-five finish in the national competi- located in Charlotte, N. C., from 1976-77. tion, taking fifth place at the 2009 NCAA National Championship. It marked the highest finish in Sun Belt Membership: University of Arkansas-Little Rock, Arkansas State University, University the program’s history and the third consecutive trip to the NCAA Championship for the Pioneers. of Denver, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, University of Louisiana- A year after Louisiana-Lafayette reach the pinnacle of collegiate softball by advancing to the Lafayette, University of Louisiana-Monroe, Middle Tennessee State University, University of New Women’s College World Series, the high level of competition within the conference during the Orleans, University of North Texas, University of South Alabama, Troy University, and Western 2009 softball season was clear evidence of the league’s increasing parity. Louisiana-Lafayette’s Kentucky University. Ragin’ Cajuns took home their ninth Sun Belt Conference crown in 10 years, but they faced heavy Affiliate Members (Men’s Swimming & Diving): Evansville, Missouri State, and Southern Illinois. opposition in the regular season and throughout the conference tournament.

Wright Waters Bert Carter Dr. Kathy Keene Rick Mello Bryant Carter Travis Llewellyn John McElwain Chauntrell Shelby Commissioner Associate Commissioner/ Associate Commissioner Associate Commissioner/ Assistant Commissioner/ Director of Multimedia/ Associate Commissioner/ Chief Office Administrator Chief Financial Officer Compliance Sports Administration Sports Administration New Media Media Relations

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Scott Adams ‘87 Anthony Barbar ‘78 Nancy Blosser Dr. Bill Bryant David Feder Chair

Armand Grossman Dr. Rajendra Gupta Lalita Janke Dr. Timothy O. Lenz Sherry Plymale ‘67, ‘70, ‘77 Faculty Senate President

Bob Stilley Tiffany Weimar Thomas Workman, Jr. Student Government ‘71 President

190 2007 New Orleans Bowl Champions ith comprehensive academic programs and seven campuses along Florida’s southeast coastline, Florida Atlantic University has earned its reputation Was a center of excellence in higher education. FAU is home to approximately 27,000 students from the Treasure Coast through Broward County and the alma mater of more than 100,000 proud alumni worldwide. As a meeting place designed for both traditional and nontraditional students, FAU offers more than 170 bachelor’s, master’s, specialist’s and doctoral degrees through its 10 colleges. “Regardless if you are an undergrad looking for the full university experience or a researcher seeking the next big discovery, FAU provides an environment that breeds success,” says Frank T. Brogan, FAU alumnus and president. Building on its rich tradition as a teaching FAU by the Numbers university, FAU continues to develop as an active research institution dedicated to seeding • A world-class faculty boasting more than 1,000 professors and Florida’s economy with high-tech enterprise. instructors offers career expertise and personal attention to students FAU’s own Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute • Hundreds of student organizations, fraternities and sororities enrich as well as collaborations with organizations such life on and off campus as the Scripps Research Institute, the Max Planck • 18 NCAA Division I athletic teams provide student-athletes with Society and Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular opportunities to excel in class and in sport Studies offer FAU students and faculty unique research opportunities. • More than $100 million annually in student financial aid To learn more about FAU, visit www.fau.edu. 191 FRANK T. BROGAN PRESIDENT — FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

Frank T. Brogan became the president of Florida Atlantic University in 2003 and was unanimously reappointed by the FAU Board of Trustees to a second six-year term, which began in 2009. Prior to joining his alma mater as its fifth president, he was elected twice as Florida’s lieutenant governor with then-Governor Jeb Bush. Prior to that, he was the youngest person to serve as the state’s

UNIVERSITY commissioner of education. President Brogan is leading an era of unprecedented growth and development at FAU, a public university with seven campuses strategically located along the southeast coast of Florida. Recognizing the region’s strong potential to become a center of biomedical research, President Brogan has placed special emphasis on creating partnerships between the University and leading research organizations. To date, such partnerships have been established with The Scripps Research Institute, the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies, the Max Planck Society and the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Research Institute. Additionally, FAU has entered into a unique public/private medical school partnership that has resulted in the introduction of a complete, four-year medical education program on FAU’s Boca Raton campus.

FAU President Brogan, First Lady Courtney Brogan and their son, Colby John, are frequent attendees at FAU athletic events.

President Brogan and his twin brother, John, were born in Cincinnati, the youngest of six children. The first member of his family to graduate from college, President Brogan received a bachelor’s degree in education magna cum laude from the During President Brogan’s initial six-year term, the University University of Cincinnati in 1976. Two years later, he moved to Florida developed its first-ever comprehensive strategic plan, which has to teach at Port Salerno Elementary School on the Treasure Coast. He provided a road map for progress since its inception in 2006. He continued his education at Florida Atlantic University, earning a master’s continues to oversee the ongoing physical development of the degree in education in 1981. In rapid succession, he became dean University’s campuses, as new facilities are built to provide a full of students at Indiantown Middle School, assistant principal and then and rich college experience for FAU’s 27,000 undergraduate and principal at Murray Middle School, and Martin County’s superintendent graduate students. of schools. President Brogan is extensively involved in public service on the He is married to Courtney S. Brogan, an attorney. They are the parents local, state and national levels. Among many voluntary commitments, of Colby John Brogan, who was born in 2005. he chairs Florida’s Dialogue on Cancer, which is focused on fighting the disease that claimed the life of his first wife, Mary. President Brogan was named by Governor Charlie Crist to chair the state’s Blueprint Commission on juvenile justice issues, and he is one of 16 university presidents serving on the board of directors of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

192 2007 New Orleans Bowl Champions CRAIG ANGELOS DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

Craig Angelos was named Director of Athletics at Florida Atlantic University in July 2003, assuming oversight responsibility for the institution’s 18-team intercollegiate athletic programs and more than 500 student-athletes. Angelos moved at a rapid pace to take the program to new heights, by working with President Brogan, FAU students and staff. His philosophy for running a successful intercollegiate athletic program is built on four fundamental principles: institutional control, academic excellence, UNIVERSITY fiscal integrity and winning championships. He immediately led the young athletic department through an entrance into the Sun Belt Conference (one of the 11 1-A conferences) as well as planned and led the institution’s transition from NCAA Div. I-AA to I-A. Angelos has since witnessed the football program grow to the point of having of the administrative staff coming on board since 2003 and eight head its first home sellout, a conference championship and two bowl coaches being selected by Angelos. One of his most high-profile searches appearances berth—both victories (New Orleans in 2007 and Motor culminated in the 2005 when Matt Doherty, former Notre Dame and North City in 2008). FAU became the first football team in the Sun Belt Carolina head coach was hired returning the former National Coach of the Conference to earn consecutive-bowl victories and FAU was the only Year to the college ranks. In just one season, men’s basketball revenues team in the state of Florida to win bowl games in both 2007 and 2008. tripled and attendance more than doubled. His most recent hire, Mike The team’s quick assent onto the national stage has been chronicled Jarvis, former head coach at Boston University, George Washington and St. through television packages that Angelos initiated. These packages John’s, assumed the helm of the basketball program in the spring of 2008. saw the team appear on ESPN, Fox Sports and CSS. More than four Basketball attendance has continued to climb while baseball opened the million viewers watched FAU’s bowl victory in 2008. Under Angelos’ 2008 season with a record crowd, which was surpassed in mid-season with watch the Owls became the fourth university in the state to have an all- a standing-room only crowd. sports apparel deal with Nike, joining Florida, Florida State and Miami. Almost immediately after his arrival at FAU, Angelos initiated a This deal came on the heels of a brand identity campaign that was comprehensive facilities master plan. His plan’s implementation began chaired by Angelos, a campaign that has created a revenue stream for in the fall of 2006 with a $4.5 million track-and-field complex that both the University and athletics. opened in the spring of 2007. In the fall of 2008, the volleyball and In 2005-06, the bar of success was raised with seven of the 10 basketball teams returned to the arena after an $11 million renovation sponsored FAU sports advancing to postseason play. In all, FAU that included new locker rooms, suites and chair-back seating. Perhaps captured five conference women’s championships and was one the gem of the master plan includes a plan Angelos brought to the of just eight schools nationally to capture five or more women’s table as an “Innovation Village“ that has now been approved by the championships. During Angelos’ tenure, the Owls have captured Board of Trustees. Innovation Village will include a 30,000-seat football 14 conference titles and FAU has been represented in postseason stadium, 2,400 new bed spaces in student housing and retail and competition 18 times. Four individuals earned All-America status while parking facilities that will benefit the entire University. five earned Academic All-America honors. Prior to coming to FAU, he was the deputy director of athletics and chief The department’s commitment to a holistic approach to student- operating officer at Indiana University. While there, he supervised many athlete excellence shows with an average of 35% of the student- aspects of the athletic department including the football program and athletes maintaining a 3.0 GPA, and with the National Consortium was instrumental in negotiating a Nike contract for 23 of its 24 sports. for Academics and Sports honoring FAU as an Academics and Sports Previously, he was at the (FL) for eight years, serving in a Outreach and Community Service Program Honor Roll member in variety of positions but primarily as the second in command. Prior to Miami, 2005. This was made possible in part due to his creation of a Champs/ he spent three years at the NCAA as a legislative assistant interpreting Lifeskills program that assists the student-athletes development in the association’s rules and regulations. He has served as an intercollegiate the areas of academic and athletic excellence, personal and career athletics administrator for nearly 18 years. development and community service. A graduate of the Creighton University School of Law in Omaha, NE, Perhaps, most significantly, under Angelos’ leadership the department Angelos worked for a short time in a mid-sized litigation firm in Los has been able to develop a balanced budget plan and has witnessed Angelos, CA. However, he ultimately decided to combine his legal a steady rise in community involvement and donor commitment. His background and his love for athletics and gravitated towards a career complete renovation of fundraising measures has resulted in annual in intercollegiate athletics. During his undergraduate years at Brigham gift revenue increases of nearly 400% since 2004. Special events Young University in Provo, UT, Angelos was the starting first baseman on revenue has increased by 250% in the same time period. Angelos’ the varsity squad. He later played for one year in the Italian professional efforts to market the teams, build a fan base and showcase the baseball league in Buttrio, Italy. University on national television have greatly enhanced the overall The 47-year-old Angelos and his wife, Kristin, have been married for 24 image of the athletics program and the University. He has continued years. The couple has six children Alayna (20), Alexis (17), Abigail (14), to develop a close administrative and head coaching staff with 50% Austin (12), Aaron (9) and Alivia (6).

2008 Motor City Bowl Champions 193 DR. ERIC H. SHAW NCAA FACULTY ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVE Dr. Eric H. Shaw, Professor of Marketing, Dr. Shaw has received numerous honors for teaching, prior to serving as serves as the Florida Atlantic University Chair of the Marketing Department, including the Award for Excellence in NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative. Undergraduate Teaching (three times), the Distinguished Teacher of the An alumnus of FAU, he received his BBA Year in the College of Business (twice), the Teaching Incentive Program in 1972, MBA in 1973, and was invited Award, and the Faculty Talon Award. Dr. Shaw has written more than fifty to join the FAU faculty as Instructor articles, papers, and monographs published in leading academic journals, of Marketing during 1973-74. Dr. Shaw edited books, and international conferences. He has served as the Director earned his Ph.D. at Temple University and of the Fourth World Marketing Congress held in Singapore, and as Program has also taught on the faculties of Rutgers Chair of the Twelfth Conference on Historical Analysis and Research University and the University of Miami. in Marketing held in Long Beach, CA. In addition to winning several After returning to FAU in 1982, he has competitive grants for both research and teaching, Dr. Shaw was also served as Associate Dean of the College honored to be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame at Florida Atlantic

UNIVERSITY of Business, as Chairman of the Marketing University, receive the Outstanding Achievement Award from the American Department, as President of the University Faculty Senate, as a member of Marketing Association, and receive the George Washington Honor Medal the FAU Foundation Board of Directors, the FAU Research Board, and the from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. FAU Board of Trustees. FAU ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME INAUGURAL INAUGURAL CLASS (2006)

Laurence Bensimon Keith Foley Yolanda Griffith Whitney Kraft Noemi Lung (Swimming, 1987) (Baseball, 1983-94) (Basketball, 1992) (Tennis, 1981-1983) (Swimming, 1990-92, 1997-00 Associate Coach) 2007 CLASS OF

Nikki Myers Steve Traylor Oliver Agh Craig Buchanan Cecilie Lundgreen (Softball, 1999-02) (Baseball Head Coach, 1981-87) (Swimming, 1995-99) (Basketball, 1993-97) (Golf, 1993-97)

Kim Pruitt Mike Ryan 2003 Football Team (Volleyball, 1995-98) (Baseball, 1982-84) 2008 CLASS OF

Valene Harris Steve LeBrun Todd Moser Martina Schmidt (Basketball, 1988-90) (Golf, 1997-2000) (Baseball, 1998-99) (Tennis, 1989-92)

194 2007 New Orleans Bowl Champions FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION MICHAEL BOELE Master of Science in Athletic Administration in April of 1996. Associate Athletics Director Business She has served as the tournament director or assistant tournament director Michael Boele was hired at Florida Atlantic in for ACC Championships, NCAA Regional Championships, a 24-team softball October of 2007 as an associate AD of Business tournament and the 1996 NCAA Women’s Tennis Championship as well as Operations. She is responsible for overseeing and 2007 NCAA Softball and Women’s Soccer Championship managing the FAU budget. Boele arrived at FAU from the University of North ED HAYWARD Florida, where she was named the first business Associate Athletics Director Compliance manager in UNF history in August of 2001. Along Ed Hayward came to FAU in March of 1996 with the with handling and managing North Florida’s budget, she was responsible daunting task of establishing a strong compliance for a number of initiatives that furthered the athletic program. She was office while preparing and guiding the University part of the reclassification team that was responsible for implementing through the NCAA Self-Study. Since that time he has UNIVERSITY UNF’s strategic plan to move to Division I. She also led the initiative and ushered the athletic department through more than supervised the process of changing the school’s logo, and initiated budget 10 years of competition with no major violations. reform which allowed the athletic department to increase their revenue. Hayward was rewarded in the winter of 1999 with Prior to her work at North Florida, Boele worked in sports and athletics at a a promotion to Associate AD at which time he number of different places. She was named athletic ticket manager at Drake assumed the responsibility of overseeing several sports. He has been a University in 1998, two years later she was promoted to business manager. constant through the administrative changes and has assisted with sport While at Drake, she coordinated ticket sales for the women’s basketball coaching and as the business manager through transitions. In fact, the team’s trip to the NCAA tournament in 2000 and 2001. She also worked in women’s tennis team captured the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship ticket sales as well as media relations for the former Orlando Wahoos of the and advanced to the NCAA Regional while he served as interim coach. National Pro Fastpitch League of Softball in 1997. She began her career in media relations as an intern for Florida Citrus Sports and the Chicago White Hayward came to FAU after serving as Florida International University’s Sox during spring training. Additionally, she volunteered in media relations Compliance Retention and Academic Support Athletic Coordinator from for the World Cup and Olympic Soccer Trials. January 1992 to February 1996. A native of Chicago, IL, Boele received her bachelor’s degree in exercise Hayward, who received his masters of science in sports administration science with a specialty in sports management from the University of Florida in December of 1991 from St. Thomas University, came to Florida from in 1995. She is married to Gerrit and the couple has two sons Jacob (11) Tennessee Technological University where he served as Admissions Counselor and Joshua (9). from the University’s Office of Admissions from 1988 to 1990. Hayward was a standout tailback for Tennessee Tech where he was a four-year letterman (’83-’85, ’87). He is one of seven Golden Eagles to rush for 1,000 yards in a MELISSA DAWSON single season. (1,021 ‘85). Associate Athletics Director Hayward, who received his B.A. with an emphasis in journalism in 1988 Facilities/SWA from Tennessee Technological University, became involved with the support Melissa Dawson became Florida Atlantic University’s and advisement of Foot Fraternity Inc (football) while working at Tech Associate and Senior Women’s and continued his community support upon becoming a resident of Miami. Administrator June 1, 2001. She is the University’s He has been a road race coordinator for the Miami Runners Club and has first person to hold the SWA position, in a full-time served on the board of directors. Hayward also volunteered for Boys Town of capacity. Florida, Miami division, and was a football coach for the North Miami Parks’ Since coming to Florida Atlantic, Dawson placed her Recreation Department. finger prints on the quality of game operations, worked to improve facilities Hayward resides in Miami with his wife, Lisa, and three children Christian as well as plan for the future. She oversees and has worked hand-in-hand and Justise and daughter Virginia Brya. with the equipment room, the training room game operations, grounds and has overseen as many as 10 sports. She was also in charge of the FAU Track BRIAN MCNEELY and Field Construction Project yielding a state-of-the-art track and field areas as well as the 10 million dollar renovation to the Athletic Arena. Associate Athletics Director Administration Dawson came to FAU from Florida State University. The Inverness, FL native Brian McNeely joined the staff at Florida Atlantic held various positions at FSU during her 12-year tenure. She was hired in University in the winter of 2007 as an Associate 1991 as an equipment manager for the Seminoles, a position she held from Athletics Director, a position that works hand-in- 1990-1991. Proving her multi-task ability, Dawson was promoted to an hand with Athletics Director Craig Angelos as well Administrative Assistant in August of 1991 working directly with women’s as each FAU administrative team member. volleyball, basketball and softball. She graduated in April of 1992, from McNeely brought nearly 30 years of college athletic Florida State, with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. experience to a program that has been competing The following Fall, Dawson’s title changed once again to Assistant Home in baseball for less than 30 years, basketball for less than 20 seasons and Event Manager. She was promoted again in August of 1993 to Assistant football for less than 10. Director of Athletic Facilities and Operations, a position she held until her His broad based experience as a collegiate football coach and as president/ departure from FSU for FAU. As FSU’s Assistant Director of Facilities, Dawson CEO and founder of two corporations, serves the department well as it directly supervised the daily operations of volleyball, soccer and softball continues to grow and strive for new successes. and assisted in the daily game operations for tennis and swimming. She McNeely completed his undergraduate work at Wichita State University also served as the manager for eight athletic facilities, the liaison between in Kansas and earned his masters at the United States Sports Academy in FSU and Nike and supervised an equipment staff of five, all while earning a Daphne, Alabama.

2008 Motor City Bowl Champions 195 McNeely began his coaching career at Butler County Community college DEXTER LAMONT in 1978-1979 as an assistant coach and as a head coach from 1982-1984. Assistant Athletics Director Marketing, Licensing He has also coached at Pratt Community College (1981), University of and Business Development Kansas (1985), Garden City Community College where he served as the head football coach and Assistant Dean of Admissions from 1986-1991. McNeely Dexter LaMont was hired as director of marketing then roamed the sidelines as Idaho State University’s Head Coach from for Florida Atlantic University in July of 2002, and 1992-1996. He then moved from an educational environment to a non-for assumed new responsibilities in February 2005. As profit when he began fundraising and served as the director for Fellowship the Assistant Athletic Director, he is involved in of Christian Athletics (1998-1999). He returned to college athletics on all phrases of FAU’s athletics department including a fulltime basis in 2000 when he served as the University of Colorado’s overseeing key revenue external constituencies, the Director of Football Operations/Recruiting and later among the coaching university licensing program, corporate sales, radio and television broadcast, ranks at Indiana University where he served as the Assistant Head Football ticket sales and all marketing/promotions. His external role has also been Coach and Recruiting Coordinator from 2002-2004. extended as a member of the development team with a focus on major gifts and the annual fund. Seeing a communication and research need for college recruiters, McNeely

UNIVERSITY founded and serves as the CEO of PrepTracker, a company that helps Prior to joining FAU, LaMont served two years as the director of women’s over 120 Division I athletic programs in the recruiting process. He also marketing and promotions at Oklahoma State University. His duties serves as the President and Founder of Global Refuge International (GRI), included the marketing management of all Cowgirl athletics, including game an organization that provides international relief and developmental operations and public and community relations. organization for acute medical care around the world. Two of his three Prior to his appointment at OSU, LaMont was a marketing assistant at children currently work for GRI. Florida State University for two years. His primary responsibilities included McNeely has been married for 30 years and has three children (Shaunessy, marketing management for volleyball, softball, and all other Seminoles Jaden and LoriAnne). Olympic sports. He also assisted in a similar capacity with football and women’s basketball. LaMont graduated from Florida State University in 1998, and is married to TERRY MOHAJIR the former Shannon Edwards. The couple has one son Isaiah, an infant. Associate Athletics Director External Relations Terry Mohajir was named Florida Atlantic KATRINA MCCORMACK University’s Associate Athletics Director for Development in December 2004, and assumed Assistant Athletics Director Media Relations new responsibilities in December of 2006 as the Katrina McCormack came to Florida Atlantic Associate AD for External Relations. The added University in July of 1991 with the responsibility responsibilities of overseeing development, of a one person NCAA Division II department that marketing, ticket sales, corporate sales and the handled all media relations activity for 14 sports. media relations department are both a compliment to his ability to raise Since that time, FAU has moved to Division I, joined unrestricted dollars necessary to balance the athletic department’s budget the Atlantic Sun conference, moved to the Sun Belt and the need to centralize efforts. Conference, and has added three additional sports, including football. Since coming to Florida Atlantic he has been heavily involved in creating a The Media Relations Office has also grown to encompass three full-time comprehensive fundraising program with a focus on major gifts, the annual staff members and two interns. While McCormack primarily works with fund and special events. Since Mohajir arrived, the department has football, she also writes for several on-campus magazines, oversees the enhanced the major gift program 800 percent, and has increased Owl Club implementation of the website, assists with the FAU broadcasts both radio giving 400 percent. In addition, the special events revenues have increased and television and day-to-day functions of the media relations department. 150 percent. He also coordinates all fundraising efforts for the proposed She has enjoyed working NCAA Championship events for volleyball, softball, new $65 million on-campus football stadium. baseball, the national men’s soccer championship, women’s basketball, Mohajir joined the staff after serving in a similar role at the University of men’s basketball, including the round of 16, served as media coordinator Missouri-Kansas City from 1997-2004. As the assistant athletics director for for the Division I-AA Football Semi-Final Championship and most recently external relations at UMKC, Mohajir oversaw all marketing and promotions, served as FAU’s media liaison at two bowl games. sports information, fundraising, radio and TV contracts, corporate sales, McCormack also spent the summer of 1996 working at the Olympics. tickets and event operations. While at UMKC, Mohajir was responsible for a 450 percent increase in the educational athletics endowment. He oversaw Prior to coming to FAU, the Florida native, worked two years as the Sports and 80 percent increas4e in sponsorships and an 89 percent upswing in the Information Director for the Sunshine State Conference. Her first year athletics fund donor base. There was also a 33 percent increase in ticket working in the field of sports information was as an intern at Austin Peay revenue under his direction. One of his more visible accomplishments was State University, fulfilling a one-year mentorship requirement by the United leading the fundraising and construction efforts for a new training room and States Sports Academy, where she obtained a master’s degree. strength and conditioning center. McCormack’s undergraduate work was at Florida Southern College, where she Prior to working at UMKC, Mohajir was a football ticket sales and promotions was a member of a nationally ranked softball team, a team that appeared in account executive for the University of Kansas from 1996-97, and was an three NCAA Regionals and one World Series during her four-year tenure. She assistant offensive line and game-day special team’s football coach for graduated in 1988 with a degree in communications. the Jayhawks from 1993-96. Mohajir graduated from Arkansas State with a McCormack resides in Boca Raton with her husband John and sons Conor major in sports management and a minor in marketing in 1993, where he and Shane. was a starter on the football team. He earned a master’s degree in sports management from the University of Kansas in 1997. Mohajir and his wife, Julie, have two daughters, Maria (7) and Molly (5) and an infant son Marco.

196 2007 New Orleans Bowl Champions FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY MICHELLE BROWN, Ed.D. ASSOCIATE ATHLETICS DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Dr. Michelle Domas Brown was named the director for Brown earned a full athletic scholarship in volleyball at West Virginia the Student-Athlete Center for Academic Excellence University. She had a successful athletic career, earning several awards, in 2005. including GTE Region-2 All-Conference Academic First Team and the Atlantic-10 All-Conference First Team. Brown continues to hold individual Brown, who reports to the Dean for Undergraduate WVU records in career digs and service aces. She graduated with honors Studies, oversees the student athlete center for in four years with a bachelor of arts in international studies and foreign academic excellence, serves as a liaison between languages. the athletic and academic communities at FAU and is responsible for coordinating the NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) initiatives. Her Having earned the Atlantic-10 Post Graduate Scholarship and a graduate primary objective is to ensure that student-athletes have the resources and teaching position, she continued her education by earning a master of support structure in place to reach their educational goals. arts in foreign language from West Virginia University. In 1995, Brown married Jody Brown and returned to Boca Raton where her husband became Brown has been at FAU since 1997. Before taking her position with FAU’s head volleyball coach. While working full-time at FAU, she earned UNIVERSITY the SACAE in October 2002, she was an assistant director for Freshman her doctorate in education in educational leadership, higher education Programs. Throughout her tenure at FAU, she has worked with students administration. in many capacities focusing on their personal development and academic success. Dr. Brown and Jody have one son, Kaja (5). The balance between academics and athletics has been a very important part of Brown’s life.

Keva Anderson-Konsker Shallene Joseph Chris Howlett Tara Nelson Academic Counselor Academic Counselor Academic Counselor Academic Counselor

CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE The University’s commitment to the student-athlete is a dual one. Participation in the athletic arena is not viewed as an obstacle to the attainment of one’s educational goals, rather it is seen as a complementary activity. Each supports the other. Athletic excellence is stressed, but academic achievement is never compromised. The University realizes that student-athletes are required to commit a large percentage of their personal time to University-sponsored athletic activities. For this reason, the University recognizes the need for a support program for its intercollegiate athletes. The Student-Athlete Center for Academic Excellence is designed to assist all student-athletes in achieving their educational goals. Academic counselors work collaboratively with faculty and campus advising centers to ensure that student-athletes are taking the appropriate classes and making progress toward their degrees. Counselors also work with students on a variety of learning enhancement activities, including study skills and time management strategies. In addition to individualized counseling, a comprehensive tutorial program is also available to student- athletes through the Academic Center. Tutors come highly recommended by Florida Atlantic University is committed to each student-athlete as a faculty and they are generally available to work with students in all subject total person. Participation in athletics is important, but it represents only areas. one aspect of a student-athlete’s college experience. Student-athletes at Florida Atlantic University have the opportunity to participate in one of the top athletic programs in the country. More importantly, they have the opportunity to earn a degree from an outstanding academic institution, one that will provide them with the necessary skills and experiences to find success and fulfillment well beyond college.

2008 Motor City Bowl Champions 197 CHAMPS/LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY

Florida Atlantic’s COUNCIL (SAAC) CHAMPS/Life Skills Program made a Each athletic team transition in 2006-07 at FAU has at least from a program that was one representative administered through on the Student- the Center for Academic Athlete Advisory Excellence to one that is Council (SAAC), embraced by the entire a leadership and athletics department. service organization that exists for the betterment of the

UNIVERSITY student-athlete The Student-Athlete experience. SAAC Center for Academic meetings provide Excellence offers a students with a vehicle to express any concerns they may have a with variety of personal development programs for student-athletes. In recent existing practices and to offer suggestions for improvements in the years, FAU’s personal development programming has been conducted through future. The SAAC also organizes a wide variety of community outreach a series of workshops designed to help students not only make a successful activities each semester. Senior baseball player Chris Eberhardt served transition to college life, but also to prepare them for success beyond FAU as president of FAU’s SAAC in a year that saw SAAC participate in several once they graduate. Recent workshops have focused on time management, outreach events including a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. study skills, drug and alcohol awareness, gambling, financial planning, sport SAAC organized a holiday party and donated gifts to a community psychology, health and wellness topics and better interview techniques. of underprivileged youth, worked a YMCA haunted house and visited FAU’s Life Skills program also includes the First Year Experience course (SLS several local elementary schools. In 2008-09 Adam Epstein (swimming) 1501) to help students with the transition from high school to college. will serve as the SAAC president, Krystena Castro (volleyball) as the vice Incoming student-athletes enroll in the SLS 1503 course with students president. The 2008-09 treasure is Praewnapa Phol-Uayporn while the throughout the Uuniversity. Topics covered include time management, meeting secretary and media secretary are Brittany Comer and Jessica freshmen transitional issues, drug and alcohol education, and diversity. Badders, both from women’s soccer. Students’ involvement with this class has had a positive impact on their academic performance and helps them build a community. CAREER DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY SERVICE

FAU’s student- athletes, coaches and administrators show a commitment to service as they are involved in a wide range of community outreach activities throughout the year. FAU believes in the importance of interaction between the student-athletes and the community and strives to uphold a broad based program of service to the greater South Florida region. This comprehensive community outreach program helps the student-athletes develop an appreciation for a Florida Atlantic is located in the third best real estate market in the life-long commitment to volunteerism. U.S. Boca Raton’s miles of sandy coastline and direct flights into every major city in the U.S. has attracted multiple Fortune 500 businesses and there is nearly 5.4 million square feet of prime office space. Simply said, students athletes are afforded the opportunity to be teamed with some of the best mentors in the country. FAU’s mentor program is designed to match FAU student athletes with business people in the greater South Florida community with similar fields of interest. Mentors become off-campus advisors to students, able to introduce students who are well schooled in theory to the real and practical world of business. The program is also a fine opportunity for students to make friends in the business community and receive advice and help from successful people.

198 2007 New Orleans Bowl Champions FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY MEDICAL STAFF

JOHN BURNSIDE HEAD TRAINER

John Burnside joined Florida Atlantic Uni- Burnside obtained his master’s degree from LSU in the spring of 2004 with versity’s athletic training staff in March of an emphasis in exercise physiology. He earned an undergraduate degree in 2006 from McNeese State University where athletic training from UCF in 2002. The South Florida native holds certifica- he was an assistant athletic trainer. Prior tion with the NATA, the America Heart Association and the National Society to that he spent a season with NFL Europe of College Scholars. working for the Cologne Centurines as an assistant athletic trainer. Prior to heading overseas, he served as a seasonal intern

for the Carolina Panthers from July 2004 UNIVERSITY through January 2005.

Coming to FAU marks his return to the col- lege ranks but, his first without dual responsibility of academics and work. Burnside served as a graduate assistant at LSU from June 2002 through June 2004, which included the Tigers National Championship season. He was also responsible for both men’s and women’s track and field, which also captured a national title.

Prior to LSU, Burnside served as a student-athletic trainer at UCF and was involved with the 2002 Gridiron Classic.

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2008 Motor City Bowl Champions 199 DR. DAVID WESTERDAHL, M.D. TEAM PHYSICIAN PRIMARY CARE/SPORTS MEDICINE

David N. Westerdahl, MD, is a Staff physician serves as Director Sports Medicine for The USTA for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Player Development Center in Boca Raton, Florida. Cleveland Clinic Florida. Dr. Westerdahl completed His specialty interests include sports injuries, his Doctor of Medicine Degree at Loma Linda medical orthopedics, exercise related medical University in 2000 after receiving a B. A. in disorders, nutritional supplements and wilderness Business Administration from Washington medicine. State University in 1996. Once completing his residency in Family Medicine at Florida Hospital in Dr. Westerdahl is a diplomate of the American UNIVERSITY Orlando, he served a Primary Care Sports Medicine Board of Family Practice with a Certificate of fellowship in the Department of Orthopaedic Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. His Surgery at Cleveland Clinic’s main campus in memberships in various medical organizations and Cleveland, Ohio. societies include the American College of Sports Medicine, American Academy of Family Practice, With a background in primary care and sports the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, medicine, Dr. Westerdahl manages a wide range of and the Florida Academy of Family Practice. non-operative orthopaedic and sports medicine injuries. He is the Director for Sports Medicine Dr Westerdahl and his wife, Marina, have two at Florida Atlantic University, associate team children. Giselle (6) and Ethan (4). physician for the Florida Panthers NHL Hockey and

DR. BRIAN LEO , M.D. TEAM PHYSICIAN ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON Dr. Brian Leo joined the staff at Cleveland Clinic working with athletes at the collegiate and Florida in August 2008 and at the same time professional levels, as well as the weekend warrior began working with Florida Atlantic University. and the active octogenarian. Dr. Leo’s emphasis Dr. Leo received received a medical degree from in practice is focuses primarily on shoulder and the University of Virginia and completed his knee arthroscopy including shoulder instability, Orthopedic Surgery Residency in Charlottesville rotator cuff tears, and meniscal and ligamentous at UVA as well. He then undertook a fellowship injuries of the knee. His clinical interests include in Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine in Coral all sports related injuries and concerns, as well as Gables, FL where he gained further experience unicompartmental knee arthritis.

DR. DANIEL GROBMAN, D.O. TEAM PHYSICIAN OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN/PRIMARY CARE/SPORTS MEDICINE Daniel Grobman is a primary care sports medicine University in Lansing, MI. He is one of the physician currently practicing in the Spine and team physicians for Florida Atlantic University. Sports Medicine department at Cleveland Clinic He is board certified in Family Medicine with Florida. He did his family practice residency and a certificate of added qualification in Sports sports medicine fellowship at Michigan State Medicine.

200 2007 New Orleans Bowl Champions FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY DR. RICHARD STALLER, D.D.S. TEAM DENTIST

There is an old saying of “put your money where University your mouth is.” Dr. Richard Staller, Florida School of Dental Atlantic University’s 48th Football Founder, Medicine. He is joined in head coach Howard Schnellenberger’s a member and efforts to bring football to the FAU campus fellow of many and has backed up his efforts by helping with national the Owl Club and by working with the athletic and training staff. He is the department’s first and only team dentist and has international totally dedicated himself to making the life experience of student-athletes organizations better, through his efforts to institute a custom mouth guard program for including the all FAU athletes as well as treating all other dental needs. His devotion Academy of to the program and family was also a perfect link when he encouraged General Dentistry, UNIVERSITY the athletic department’s Champions Club to support a scholarship drive the Academy by naming a quarterback scholarship in honor of his father. Dr. Staller of Cosmetic Dentistry, the International Congress of Oral Implantology, also currently serves as president of the Owl Club, the official booster and the International Academy for Sports Dentistry. Dr. Staller is on organization of FAU Athletics. staff at several local hospitals and has lectured extensively all over the United States on various dental topics including cosmetics, implants, Dr. Staller, who currently practices in Delray Beach with his staff and reconstruction, and sports dentistry. three dental specialists, is a graduate of Villanova University and Temple

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2008 Motor City Bowl Champions 201 MIKE SHORT EQUIPMENT MANAGER

Michael Short joined FAU Football in the fall of Short has published two articles on equipment management in Athletic 2000 and was instrumental in the purchase of all Business. He has also served as a speaker at three AEMA (Athletic equipment and the layout of the Tom Oxley Center’s Equipment Managers Association) conventions on shoulder pad fitting. He Equipment Room. Just four years later, Short is a frequent speaker at high schools throughout Miami-Dade and Broward was recognized by his peers as the South Region counties. He also serves on the advisory council for Schutt Athletic, Equipment Manager of the Year. Riddell, and World Sporting Goods.

Short first met Coach Schnellenberger after he The Miami native has one daughter, Kirsten Leigh (16). transferred from the University of Georgia and became a student manager at the University of Miami, where Schnellenberger was coaching.

Short’s 23-year relationship with UM (1977-2000) saw him develop UNIVERSITY professionally from a student manager to the university’s equipment manager, a position he held from 1987 to 2000. He is one of a handful who experienced the team’s rise from near extinction to the ‘80’s dominance, to the fall of the early 90’s and its return to power in 1999. Short was a member of the staff for three National Championship teams at the University of Miami (‘83, ‘89, ‘91).

HUNTER DAVIS, BRIANNA VARHALAMAS, Assistant Equipment Assistant Equipment Manager Manager (football)

202 2007 New Orleans Bowl Champions FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC FACILITIES

TOM OXLEY ATHLETIC CENTER Tom Oxley, a local businessman, FAU alum and avid polo enthusiast, stepped forward with a donation that allowed the athletic center to become a reality. The 54,000 square-foot, state of the art facility houses the football locker room, training room, weight room, meeting rooms and coaches’ offices. The Oxley Center also houses individual locker rooms for women’s track, soccer, softball and volleyball, as well as the respective coaches’ offices. The athletics director and administrative staff of FAU also call the Oxley Center home. All FAU students are welcome to use the computer study labs and classrooms. The facility overlooks the baseball “B” field, the FAU Soccer Field, FAU Softball Stadium, the Boca Raton UNIVERSITY Airport and two football practice fields.

SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYING FIELD FAU Field was completed as part of a 10-year development program to create five on-campus soccer fields in conjunction with the Greater Boca Raton Beach Tax District. FAU hosted the Atlantic Sun Conference women’s soccer championship in 2000 and 2003 and the University has served as a practice site for several international teams, Team USA and the women’s soccer professional combines. Recently, FAU faced the Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake during the MLS team’s spring training at the FAU Soccer Complex.

TRACK AND FIELD COMPLEX FAU Track opened on January 11, 2007 and was available for immediate use by FAU’s indoor/outdoor track and cross country programs, as well as the entire student body. The $4.2 million project features FieldTurf, a surface used by the FAU football team as it holds nighttime practices and the Owls annual spring game at the complex. The FieldTurf is surrounded by an eight-lane track, along with four long jump pits, a high jump area and two pole vault pits. In 2008, the Owl track team hosted its first meet, and will continue to do so on a yearly basis. FAU Track is located directly behind FAU Arena and east of the softball stadium.

TENNIS COURTS FAU’s men’s and women’s tennis programs make use of two tennis facilities. The FAU courts are recently renovated as part of the athletic complex, with six lighted courts nestled next to FAU Baseball Stadium, the Aquatic Center, and FAU Soccer Complex. The two programs also utilize Patch Reef Park, a facility that houses 17 lighted tennis courts and locker rooms for both teams.

2008 Motor City Bowl Champions 203 FAU ARENA FAU Arena opened its doors to women’s basketball in 1984. Men’s basketball and volleyball joined FAU Arena as tenants in 1988. The facility seats 5,000 and recently has been modernized with a $10 million renovation in the summer of 2007 including a new roof, renovated men’s and women’s locker rooms, an upgraded exterior and renovated lobby as well as chair back seating and video scoreboard was installed. In the summer of 2008, further renovations were put in place, including club suites to give “The Burrow” an exciting new feel as the programs grow in the Sun Belt conference. UNIVERSITY

FOOTBALL PRACTICE FIELDS Two full-sized football practice fields behind the Oxley Center are used for the Owls’ booming football program. They are also used by several other teams within the athletic department for strength training and conditioning. The field features a memorial dedicated to the initial program builders.

SOFTBALL STADIUM FAU Softball Stadium houses the most successful program in Florida Atlantic’s history. Through the assistance of FAU Football, Hooters, Inc, and the State of Florida Title IX fund, the Owls can continue their success in one of the top facilities in the country. The Owls, who have won 10 postseason conference championships in the past 12 years, play on a field lined with palm trees and a beautiful view of South Florida sunsets. The stadium is complete with concession stands, a press box and a covered batting cage along with recently remodeled dugouts and is located behind the FAU Arena.

AQUATIC CENTER The Aquatic Center features an Olympic-sized meter pool and is home to FAU’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs. The pool has hosted the Independent Collegiate Conference Swim Meet and has served as the BASEBALL STADIUM winter training facility for hundreds of collegiate swim- FAU Stadium is home to one of the most respected and successful programs in recent mers and features a diving well for one and three meter NCAA baseball history. The Owls, who were ranked as high as no. 8 nationally in events. The dive team also utilizes the facilities at the 1999, utilize both FAU Stadium and the “B” field, which is used as a practice facility. Coral Springs Aquatic Center for platform practice and The “B” field was the original home of the baseball program, however with growing competition. support FAU Stadium was constructed in 1991. Plans are once again in the works for a new baseball facility as part of Florida Atlantic’s efforts to maintain top-notch facilities. FAU Stadium features AAA baseball lighting and is known as the best playing surface in South Florida and in 2008 hosted the largest crowd in the history of the ballpark when over 2,300 fans watched FAU play no. 1 Miami. FAU fans enjoy the beach/picnic atmosphere along the foul lines where beach chairs, coolers, and family fun are a staple.

204 2007 New Orleans Bowl Champions FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY HEAD COACHES

Jody Brown Marcy Cava Lisa DelPozzo Kos Donev Brian Dooley Volleyball Women’s Tennis Dance Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer UNIVERSITY

Chancellor Dugan Steve Eckelkamp Heather Henderson Mike Jarvis Joan Joyce John McCormack Angelo Sands Women’s Basketball Men’s and Women’s Cheer Men’s Basketball Softball and Baseball Men’s Golf Swimming/Diving Women’s Golf ATHLETIC STAFF

Howard Alex Smolka Brandon Stokes Schnellenberger Men’s and Women’s Men’s Tennis Football Cross Country/ Indoor and Outdoor Oliver Agh Keva Anderson- Michael Boele Women’s Track Assist. Swim Konsker Assoc. AD - Assist. Football Academic Counselor Business

Michelle Brown John Burnside Yolanda Cole Joe Corozza Steve Cutcher Morgan Cyphers Ken Czerniak Dir. Center Academic Head Trainer Assist Women’s Assist. Football Football Video Development Coor. Sport Turf Excellence Basketball Management

Danielle Daniel Christine Davis Hunter Davis Melissa Dawson Cpl./Dect. Matt DeSiderio Lou Difeo Assist. Business Assist Equipment Assist Equipment Assoc. AD- Edward Delancy Football Program Assist. Women’s Manager Manager Manager Facilities & Oper. Campus Liaison Assist. Basketball

Garrick Edwards J.R. Fredette Brad Frick Dr. Bruce Fischer Amy Fortney Johnny Frost Dr. Daniel Grobman Assist. Trainer Men’s Assist. Baseball D.C., P.A. Men’s Basketball Assist. Football Team Physician Basketball Ops Admin. Assist.

2008 Motor City Bowl Champions 205 ATHLETICS STAFF

Luis Gajardo Chris Gnehm Chris Howlett Ed Hayward Fernando Hurtado Kirk Hoza Darryl Jackson Assist. Men’s Soccer Assist. Women’s Soccer Academic Counselor Assoc. AD-Compliance Assist. Strength Assist. Football Assist. Football UNIVERSITY

Jason Jackson Mike Jarvis, II Justin Johnson Niki Jones Shallene Joseph Tim Kaine John Kiddy Assist. Baseball Assoc. Head Coach Assist. Media Assist. Swim Academic Counselor Assist. Assist. Trainer Men’s Basketball Relations Men’s Basketball

Dr. Robert Klein Yumi Kyo Dexter LaMont Vanessa Lefton Dr. Leo Brian Leo Shannon Litton Matthew McCall D.C., P.A. Assist. Trainer Assist. AD-Marketing, Admission Coordinator Team Physician Assist. Women’s Assist. Men’s Basketball Licen. & New Business Dev. Basketball

Katrina McCormack Owen McGregor Brian McNeely Nick Mirkovich Terry Mohajir Sean Murray Assist. AD-Media Relations Assist. Coach Track Assoc. AD Assist. Media Relations Assoc. AD-External Relations Assist. Football Dir. Band

Tara Nelson Matthew Pleskovic Brian Remington David Serna Mike Short Mitchell Smith Ben Sanderson Assoc. Dir. Academics Head Strength Assist. Strength Assist. Football Head Equipment Manager Sports Psychologist Assist. Baseball

Dr. Eric Shaw Dr. Richard Staller John Stratton Betty Surman Sean Todd Maryann Trapani Kurt NCAA Faculty Rep Team Dentist Assist. Softball Office Assistant Coor. of Football Administrative Asst. VanValkenburgh Owl Club President Operations Women’s Basketball Assist. HC Football

Bruce Hedendal Elliott Leonard Chris Baker Assist. Track Men’s Soccer Nelligan Sports Assistant Marketing Harry Hackett Michelle Davison Assist. Track Dive Coach Thomas Vuicich Chan Walker Dr. David Westerdahl Dale Williams Assist. Women’s Golf Assist. Softball Team Physician Assist. Football 206 2007 New Orleans Bowl Champions FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY FAU ALL-AMERICANS Dan Sheffler Golf 1976-77 Catherine Frins Diving 1993 Whitney Kraft Tennis 1982-83 Michelle Quin Diving 1993 Keith Foley Baseball 1983-84 Jessica Humble Swimming 1993 Mike Ryan Baseball 1984-85 Greg Reese Swimming 1993 Kris Hnat Golf 1984-85 Kathryn Yarnall Swimming 200 Medley Relay 1993 Bob Mucha Golf 1984-85 Wendy Safford Karen Gray Golf 1984-86 Alison Lupoli Andrea Cox Tennis 1984-85 Noemi Lung Suzette Brinkerhoff Diving (1 meter) 1984-86 Yolanda Griffith Basketball 1992-93 Bev Cox Swimming (100 fly, 500 free) 1985-86 Noemi Lung Swimming 400 Medley Relay 1993 Per Segerstrom Golf 1985-86 Alison Lupoli, Scott Hay Baseball 1986 Jessica Humble, Laurence Bensimon Swimming (500 free, 1650 free, Kathryn Yarnall 200 free, 200 butterfly) 1986-87 Michael Kjaerulff Swimming 200 Medley Relay 1993

Carol Gushwa Swimming (Relay) 1986-87 Casey Bell UNIVERSITY Laurence Bensimon Greg Reese Jamie Herrington John Kjaerulff Tracey Hughes Thomas Bisano Swimming (Relay) 1993 Tracey Hughes Swimming (Relay) 1986-87 Greg Reese Isabel Lardizabal Michael Kjaerulff Laurence Bensimon John Kjaerulff Carol Gushwa Bridget Bowman Swimming 1993 Jamie Herrington Swimming 1986-87 Rich Engel Diving 1993 Jack Penrod Baseball 1987-88 Greg Reese Swimming 1993 Karen Kuether Swimming 200 IM 1988-89 Kevin Connacher Baseball 1994 Jamie Herrington Swimming 1989 Todd Moser Baseball 1999 Karen Kuether Swimming 400 IM 1989-90 Dan Jackson Baseball 1999 Cynthia Viteri Swimming (200 Yard Relay) 1990-91 Dickie Hart Baseball 1999 Wendy Safford Rusty Brown Baseball 2001 Karen Brewer Chris Pillsbury Baseball 2001 Kelly Wilson Nikki Myers Softball 2001 Neomi Lung Swimming (400 IM, 200 breast) 1991 Nikki Myers Softball 2002 Martina Schmidt Tennis 1992 Jeff Fiorentino Baseball 2002 Kelly Wilson Swimming (Relay) 1992 Derek Hutton Baseball 2002 Wendy Safford Tim Mascia Baseball 2003 Noemi Lung Randy Beam Baseball 2003 Kelly Rawding Jeff Fiorentino Baseball 2004 Iana Andonova Volleyball 2004 Nadia Kruger Swimming (Relay) 1990-91 Kelly Paiva Volleyball 2005 Noemi Lung Mickey Storey Baseball 2005 Cynthia Viteri Ellie Weberg Swimming (100 Breast) 2007 Kelly Wilson Ellie Weberg Swimming (200 Breast) 2007 Karen Kuether Swimming (Relay) 1992 Robbie Widlansky Baseball 2007 Cheryl Barhydt Mike McKenna Baseball 2008 Noemi Lung Wendy Safford Nadia Kruger Swimming (400 yard IM, 200 Butterfly, 500 free) 1990-91 Karen Brewer Swimming (100 yard breast) 1990-91 Karen Kuether Swimming (1650 free, 400 IM, 200 yard butterfly, 500 free) 1990-91 Wendy Safford Swimming (200 yard free, 200 back) 1992 Nadia Kruger Swimming (800 Yard Relay) 1989-90 Noemi Lung Karen Kuether Wendy Safford Andrea Cox, Tennis Carol Gushwa Swimming– 800 Yard Relay 1990-91 Cheryl Barhydt Wendy Safford Nadia Kruger, Swimming Karen Kuether Nadia Kruger Swimming 400 Yard Relay 1990-91 Karen Kuether Noemi Lung Wendy Safford Hillary White Swimming (100 yard breast) 1989-90 Keith Foley, Baseball Cheryl Barhydt Swimming (400 yard IM) 1990-91 Wendy Safford Swimming (2) 1990-92 Cheryl Barhydt Swimming (1650 yard free 2) 1990-92 Karen Brewer Swimming 1990-92 Kathryn Yarnall Swimming 1992 Kelly Rawding Swimming 1992 Per Segerstrom, Golf Todd Moser, Baseball Kelly Wilson Swimming 1992

2008 Motor City Bowl Champions 207 PLAYING PROFESSIONALLY 2009 OWLSAthlete Sport and Year(s) at FAU Professional Organization Nick Arata Baseball ’06-’08 Washington Nationals Randy Beam Baseball ’03-’04 Boston Red Sox

UNIVERSITY Jeff Beliveau Baseball ’08 Chicago Cubs UNIVERSITY Mike Bell Men’s Basketball ’03-’04 Internationally L.J. Biernbaum Baseball ’99-’02 Independent Jeff Fiorentino, Baltimore Orioles Danny Bomback Baseball ’07 Pittsburgh Pirates Mistoria Brown Women’s Basketball ’04-‘07 Germany Raheem Brown Men’s Basketball ’00-’01 Internationally Carmen Cali Bseball ’98-’00 Minnesota Twins Jessica Carefiello Women’s Golf ’02-’05 Futures Tour Daniel Cook Baseball ’05-’08 San Francisco Giants Brandon Cooney Baseball 06-’07 Baltimore Orioles Carmen Cali, Danny Core Baseball ’00-’03 International – Taiwan St. Louis Cardinals Chris Eberhardt Baseball ’05-’08 Independent Jeff Fiorentino Baseball ’02-’04 Baltimore Orioles Mandi Fishback Softball ’06-’07 Brakettes Alex Fonseca Baseball ’03-’06 Independent Lawrence Gordan Football ’02-’05 CFL Tim Harikkala Baseball ’92 International – Taiwan Andrew Helm Men’s Soccer ’05 Chivas USA (MLS) Dan Jackson Baseball ’99-’00 Independent Jervonte Jackson Football ’05-’08 Frantz Joseph Football ‘06-’08 Oakland Raiders Zuzanna Kamasova Women’s Golf ’00-’01 European Tour Brandon Kloess Baseball ’04-’08 Independent Steve LeBrun Men’s Golf ’97-’00 Nation Wide Tour Cecilie Lungreen Women’s Golf European Tour Jenna Lopez Softball ’04-’07 Brakettes Justin Martin Baseball ’04-’07 Baltimore Orioles Tommy Murphy, Mike McBryde Baseball ’04-‘06 San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Angels Tim McNab Baseball ’01-’02 New York Mets Todd Moser Baseball ’98-’99 International – Taiwan Tommy Murphy Baseball ’98-’00 Kansas City Royals Nick Neuman Men’s Basktball ’00-’02 Portugal Michael Obradovich Baseball ’07-’08 New York Yankees Travis Ozga Baseball ’06-’09 New York Mets Matt O’Brien Baseball ’01-’04 Detroit Tigers Alex Pepe Baseball ’06-’09 Toronto Blue Jays Praewnapa Phol-Uayporn Women’s Golf ‘06-’09 Duramed Futures Tour Christian Piaz men’s Tennis ’01-’04 Professional Tennis – 10-0 Davis Cup Matt Pali Baseball ’02-’03 Independent Justin Phillabum Baseball ’07 Washington Nationals Chris Salberg Baseball ’05-’07 Baltimore Orioles Joel Schmal Baseball ’06-’07 Independent Alex Silversmith Baseball ’06-08 LA Angels Mickey Storey Baseball’05-’08 Oakland Athletics Robbie Widlansky Baseball ’04-’07 Baltimore Orioles Jen Musillo Shontavia Williams Women’s Basketball ’02-’06 Germany

208 2007 New Orleans Bowl Champions MATT PLESKOVIC HEAD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

Matt Pleskovic joined the strength and conditioning staff in 2006 and was named the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in July 2008. STRENGTH AND The Ohio native has been in the strength and conditioning field for CONDITIONING OBJECTIVES eight years and has contributed to • Maximize Athletic Potential four teams achieving bowl victories in as many appearances. While at FAU • Decrease the Probability of Injuries Pleskovic has helped the Owls’ football • Instill the Attributes of a Champion: team claim back-to-back bowl game Discipline Pride victories and a Sun Belt Conference Championship in 2007. Intensity Attitude Work Ethic BRIAN FERNANDO REMINGTON HURTADO ASSISTANT ASSISTANT STRENGTH AND STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CONDITIONING COACH COACH

“I am seeing faster and bigger gains in my lifts. I fell like I can push more weight and I feel better on the field.” — William Rose, Senior Fullback FAU FOOTBALL FOUNDERS Howard Guggenheim Jorge Hector Garcia Michael J. Gribetz Tyco Webster’s Team Sports Sun-Sentinel Company Boca Raton News, Inc. John J. and Helen Walker, Sr. Shepard and Sally Osherow Richard J. Staller Scott H. ‘87 and Shelagh M. ‘88 Adams Rotary Club of Boca Raton Hooters/Marinos Charity Fund Marvin P. and Marilyn Kimmel Herbert P. and Wendy E. Goertz Applied Card Systems Universal Jet Aviation, Inc. George Snow Scholarship Fund, Inc. Anthony and Edith Comparato Michael R. and Kerry L. ‘88 Weppner Peter and Kerry LoBello Richard L. ‘70 and Barbara C. Schmidt A.F. Best Securities Foundation, Inc. University MRI of Boca Raton, Inc. JKG Printing & Graphics Inc. Marc Kravit FOUNDERS Associated Industries Insurance Services, Inc. Steve M. and Betty Mersand Balistreri Realty, Inc. Martin F. and Jane F. Greenberg Melting Pot William E. and Elaine Morris Robert L. ‘80 and Diane C. ‘80 Bok Joseph A. Rooney, Sr., Patrick J. and Sandra Rooney, Sr. Herbert and Elaine Gimelstob Shakman Construction Co. Law Offices of Fred Mattlin Centex Construction Co. Inc. McClosky, D’Anna, Ioannou & Dieterle, LLP Douglas J. Doxey FAU National Alumni Association Erich L. and Kristina Sommerkamp Thomas E. Oxley ‘66 Mark A. Gensheimer Alberto ‘73 and Lourdes Dosal Toppel Family Foundation Bernard Stern Foundation, Inc. Hugh’s Catering H. Wayne and Marti Huizenga James M. and Shannon Vandevere Artesyn Technologies, Inc. Jay J. (d) and Sharon Raddock Richard H. and Marilyn Davimos Daugherty Resources Inc. Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley Davidson Hurricane Protection, Inc. Five Star Productions Bruce D. and Kelly A. Godwin Monte and Skeets Friedkin Gerald E. Park Steven and Madelaine Halmos for the Halmos Family Foundation Lee B. and Kathy Griffith Richard A. and Kathleen Murdoch for the Gladys L. Davis Trust CopperCom Robert K. and Shirley Rollins, Jr. The Palm Beach Post M.J. Arts Frohbose & Beers Woodworking Greg J. and Paula Cryan Coach USA Joseph W. and Mary B. Veccia Timothy P. ‘76 and Linda L. ‘77 O’Connor Eleanor R. Baldwin for the Baldwin Family Foundation Adelphia Cable HRM III, Ltd. A. Hamid Hashemi ‘81 Muvico Theaters James A. Cummings, Inc. Boca Raton Bridge Hotel WPEC News 12 Coca-Cola Company Publix Supermarkets Charities Lowenstein, Inc. Carl A. DeSantis Boca Raton Community Hospital Garcia Brenner Stromberg Seminole Tribe of Florida BankAtlantic MBNA Marketing Systems, Inc. Barry R. Epstein Adorno & Yoss, P.A. American Household Inc. Backus Turner International BrandsMart USA Clear Channel Broadcasting Alumiglass, Inc. Ronald G. and Kathy Assaf Scott and Sabrina Levine Simon Property Group Cinema Ventures LLC Marleen and Harold Forkas OCTOBER 1998 A Football Founder’s Trophy was built to signify the mountains the program has climbed and those who contributed money prior to an intercollegiate down being played. The Founders are immortalized on a column, designed after the Washington Monument and the Grand Canyon. 42 2007 New Orleans Bowl Champions