FIU @ FAU - Shula Bowl XVIII Game Thread - November 9, 2019
The Matchup: FIU (5-4, 3-3 C-USA) vs. FAU (6-3, 4-1 C-USA)
When: Saturday, November 9th, 6:00 PM
Where: FAU Stadium
Weather: Current Conditions @ FAU Stadium
The Series: FAU leads 12-5 all time and won last season's meeting 49-14.
FIU Team Site: Here
Key Stats Comparison
Game Information
TV: CW34 WTVX-West Palm
Live Video: Stadium
Radio: 640 The Hurricane
Opening Line: FAU -10.5
FAU RB BJ Emmons has completed his rehab from his ankle injury, and is expected to practice this week leading up to the Shula Bowl. If all goes well, Emmons could see playing time against the Panthers. Either way, Kiffin said "Emmons will for sure be good to play (at some point) in the regular season."
BREAKING: #FAU Head Coach @Lane_Kiffin says Alabama transfer RB BJ Emmons will practice this week.
— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) November 3, 2019
Kiffin would go on to say that "if everything works out, he can play (vs. FIU)." If not, he will be able to play another time during the regular season.
Fingers Crossed! 🤞🤞
Really excited to see him play
teambeer said
That’s incredible that he’s back to running…I suppose we can try him this week, hopefully not have to use him against UTSA so we can redshirt him and still use him in a bowl game.
Really excited to see him playPosted On: Nov 3rd 2019, 5:45 PM #390525
Shocked to see him back so quickly. That goes to show the tremendous medical and AT staff we have at FAU, and how determined BJ is to get back to action. He was so upset after his injury, so I'd hate to see it get reaggravate because we rushed him to the field too quickly.
If we're struggling in the game, especially on the ground, against FIU, then it could be worth giving Emmons a few carries.
If not, then let's rest him until USM.
Attendance will be low, I guess.
Go OWLS! beat FIU
Jack D Whidden III said
BIG news coming from Lane Kiffin's weekly teleconference with media members:
FAU RB BJ Emmons has completed his rehab from his ankle injury, and is expected to practice this week leading up to the Shula Bowl. If all goes well, Emmons could see playing time against the Panthers. Either way, Kiffin said "Emmons will for sure be good to play (at some point) in the regular season."BREAKING: #FAU Head Coach @Lane_Kiffin says Alabama transfer RB BJ Emmons will practice this week.
Kiffin would go on to say that "if everything works out, he can play (vs. FIU)." If not, he will be able to play another time during the regular season.
Fingers Crossed! 🤞🤞— FAU Owl's Nest (@FAU_Owls_Nest) November 3, 2019Posted On: Nov 3rd 2019, 5:29 PM #390523
That’s incredible. Hopefully it’s not rushed, but I guess he has been watching film on FIU’s run defense to wanna get back in time for this game.
If I understand the redshirt rules, you still only have 5 years to play 4. And this is BJ's fourth year since first playing as a freshman. A medical hardship redshirt might be the only option available to give him a total of 6 years, so hopefully FAU and BJ are thinking long-term on this.
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