Before the start of fall camp, Ken LaVicka listed the 7 offensive improvements that would help FAU contend for the AAC title in 2024. In this edition of "The Florida Atlantic Voice", Ken checks in to see how close FAU to improving from its 2023 numbers in 1) explosive plays, 2) wide receiver balance, 3) 3rd & 4th down conversion rate, 4) time of possession, 5) red zone production, 6) tight end production & 7) late season performance. The results 1/3rd of the way through the season suggest...well, there's some work to do.

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We didn't see this coming. UCONN annihilates FAU and it's now it's time to pick up the pieces. Ken discusses how easy it was for UCONN to physically displace FAU defenders, tries to answer the question "What's the biggest issue with the FAU offense?", acknowledges that Florida Atlantic is now behind the sticks when it comes to postseason play and declares the season at a "crossroads".

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It's FAU Mailbag time! Ken opens up his mailbag to take on questions about FAU's next NFL star, conference realignment, what his favorite FAU uniform is, why Florida State won't schedule FAU & more! Plus...Ken believes this year's FAU Basketball non-conference schedule is very similar to the arduous, yet fruitful, non-conference slate from last year and why he's so impressed with John Jakus' scheduling approach.

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Another year. Another Shula Bowl. Another FAU hammer-job of FIU. The FAU defense continues to prove that it has what it takes to keep the Owls in every game, the running game shows up for the first time this season, Tom Herman has some BIG TIME stones, where the game's momentum switched fully to FAU & why the Shula Bowl needs more credit as one of college football's best rivalries. It's a full breakdown of FAU's 7th straight win (blowout win!) over the Fightin' Pitbulls.

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It was a long, slow bleed. Continued offensive issues for FAU, a deep dive into why the inconsistencies are absolutely not just on QB1, another courageous bend-not-break (but maybe too much bend) defensive effort, the point of the game where FAU was sent back on their heels and why Ken is confident the season is FAR from over. It's a full breakdown of FAU's steamy and stalling loss to Army.

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After he took a beating against Michigan State, the sustainability of QB Cam Fancher is a concern, especially to Tom Herman. The FAU head coach explains what steps they've taken to protect Fancher. Army's ultra-physical triple option offense is in the spotlight this weekend, so nobody better than former FAU defensive MVP Kris Bartels to break what the Owls must do to slow down the churning attack. Also, what is the latest from the Army camp? Black Knights play-by-play voice Rich DeMarco gives listeners a deep dive into not just this Army team but into the program as a whole.

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Cam Fancher's up-and-down debut, FAU's defensive domination, which roster returner stood out most, which newcomer flashed most brightly and why everything Ken predicted would be the case early in the 2024 season played out prominently in the opener. It's a full breakdown of FAU's heartbreaking, frustrating, yet encouraging season-opening defeat at Michigan State.

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In 2010, FAU had a decision to make. Find a venue to "host" their football game against Michigan State, or lose a significant pay day. FAU decided to go with the former, but with their usual home stadium out of the question, the powers-that-be in Boca needed to get creative...and did they ever. Former FAU Athletics marketing guru Dexter Lamont and former Senior Associate AD (now currect UCF AD) Terry Mohajir tell Ken the story of why, and how, FAU hosted Michigan State in Detroit. From moving to Michigan, to cold-calling rich NBA owners to Howard Schnellenberger flying in a middle seat in coach...this one has it all.

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