He could make a great WR though....just have coach talk to him about switching...and if he gives an attitude remind him how much Hines Ward and Antwan Randle El are making in the pros.

I agree…it would seem a waste to let him go with the athletic talent he possesses.

On a related note, congrats to Mr. Embick for breaking the news about his son being out for the year. A certain head coach may not be too pleased about that.

I know we've beaten this one before but I really would like to know about the conversations which took place during the recruiting process of Souverain.

He had to know about the FAU offense. I wonder was he inclined to believe(or told) that it MAY change to suit his talents?

Of course FAU recruiters told McKinson whatever he wanted to hear. There were other programs with much more reputation than ours. I think they just took a gamble and it didn't pay off. Let's just hope his morale isn't so shot that he transfers.

I was very sorry to learn of the season-ending injury to Danny Embick. I am grateful to him for what he has done this year, as well as how he conducted himself in previous years. He could have complained publicly about not getting enough playing time. Yet, he did not, regardless of what he might have felt. That's class. And this year, he had to spend so much time running for his life that he scarcely had time to check out coverages, receiver patterns and so forth. Yet (again), he did not complain publicly about protection breakdowns, coaching or anything else. He has shown a mental toughness to go along with his physical toughness and class. I wish him nothing but the best in the next chapter of his life.

GhostOfBuchanan said

Of course FAU recruiters told McKinson whatever he wanted to hear. There were other programs with much more reputation than ours. I think they just took a gamble and it didn't pay off. Let's just hope his morale isn't so shot that he transfers.

That's my point. I feel that FAU is too new of a program to start misleading athletes into coming here. These coaches have been around a long time and I'm sure they are aware of the negative ripple affects which high schools can generate. You see it all the time with more established schools. They just move on to the next athlete in waiting. Their names and traditions will offset any negatives from high school coaches /team mates.

O.G.: I'm with you. Truth is the way to go, though it is understandable if he was told he would be given a shot – not a guarantee. He did get a shot earlier this year, though he did not get a lot of snaps.

Good point grayowl. They very well could have said " a shot at playing QB". Also, playing reps does make a difference. That's why you have to make the most of the chances you get.

Sun-Sentinel Article on Embick






Article:
Thumbs down for Embick


Senior QB's injury ends college career on downbeat note

By Ted Hutton
Staff Writer
Posted November 7 2005


Florida Atlantic's disappointing season just got worse.

The Owls (1-8) learned early Sunday that senior quarterback Danny Embick would be out for the final two games after breaking the thumb on his throwing hand during Saturday's 28-14 loss at Troy.

"I knew before the X-ray that there was a problem," said Embick, who was taken to a hospital in Weston after the team's plane arrived in Fort Lauderdale. "It was news I was expecting, but it takes a while to sink in."

Embick, who transferred from West Virginia and had been a backup for two seasons before taking over this season, was one of the team's leaders, playing with a toughness that won the respect of his teammates and opposing coaches.

"He's a very physical football player, a very emotional player and very accomplished quarterback. He absolutely is worth more than half the offense of our football team," coach Howard Schnellenberger said.

Embick injured his thumb late in the third quarter when he hit it against the helmet of a Troy player after throwing a pass.

Embick tried to continue, but once he realized he couldn't throw, he pulled himself out of the game.

"It's been a physical year for me, so I guess I am lucky to have made it this far," Embick said. "I never thought it would be something little like the thumb, though."

Embick, who is from Jupiter and played at Dwyer, was forced to scramble on many plays; FAU's inexperienced offensive line never could handle the blitzes defenses have used in every game.

FAU has allowed 30 sacks, with Embick being the one hit most of the time.

Embick also took frequent blows after he released the ball, and absorbed tackles after runs.

Embick completed 120 of 225 passes for 1,531 yards and threw for 11 touchdowns with 10 interceptions this season, and ran for 228 yards.

Embick said the biggest disappointment is not being able to play his final game as a senior.

"To be with those guys one last time, it's going to be hard not being part of that," Embick said.

FAU will now be looking for its quarterback of the future. The leading candidate is sophomore Sean Clayton, a transfer from Michigan State who moved ahead of redshirt freshman McKinson Souverain on the depth chart midway through the season.

"[Clayton] has not had any quality time at all, so this will be starting at scratch for him. It will be a tough indoctrination but great opportunity for him to gain experience," Schnellenberger said.

Schnellenberger said Souverain will also get playing time.

FAU hosts North Texas (2-6, 2-2) on Saturday in a game that has been moved to Dolphins Stadium because damage from Hurricane Wilma has made Lockhart Stadium unplayable.

Ted Hutton can be reached at [email protected].

Regardless of how the offense has looked this season, we will be losing a competitor and a leader on the field - this must be a tough situation for Danny to deal with and I wish him the best.

It is now time for Clayton or Souiverain to step-up and see who wants the starting stop the most, should help elevatetheir game a bit, hopefully.