Battle of Florida

Bobby Bowden’s team chops down Howard Schnellenberger’s at Battle of Florida

Bobby Bowden’s North team took it to former rival Howard Schnellenberger’s South team in the first Battle of Florida game.

FAU 66, FIU men 64

More heartbreak for FIU Golden Panthers against FAU Owls

Greg Gantt’s two free throws with 0.6 seconds left lifted FAU to a fourth win in a row over rival FIU by a combined eight points.

FAU 50, FIU women 49

FAU outlasts FIU as Coley misses leaning jumper at buzzer

The past two basketball doubleheaders at FIU before Saturday, the women’s team played first followed by the men’s team in a game so similar the only difference seemed gender and the individual brilliance of sophomore guard Jerica Coley.

Orange Bowl Basketball Classic | UM 93, FAU 90 (2OT)

Reggie Johnson returns, helps Miami Hurricanes in win over FAU

Playing for the first time since offseason knee surgery, Canes center Reggie Johnson helped UM squeak past the Owls.

Miami Hurricanes, FAU Owls steal the show at Orange Bowl Classic

Here’s how good the first game of the Metro PCS Orange Bowl Classic at BankAtlantic Center was:

FAU

FAU taps Carl Pelini to replace Schnellenberger

The worst-kept secret in South Florida college football the past week became official when Florida Atlantic named Carl Pelini their new head coach Monday.

Louisiana-Monroe 26, FAU 0

Howard Schnellenberger loses his final game for FAU

The Owls couldn’t muster any magic in the final game of Howard Schnellenberger’s coaching career and finished the season 1-11.

In my opinion

Howard Schnellenberger bids farewell to coaching at FAU

Howard Schnellenberger on Saturday retired from coaching after 52 seasons, and the man who turned the University of Miami into a powerhouse, helped basketball-crazed Louisville embrace football, and was the offensive coordinator during the Dolphins perfect season, walked away from Florida Atlantic University’s program with yet one more accomplishment to punctuate his career.

Local Round-up

Report: FAU ready to hire Carl Pelini for coaching position

Nebraska defensive coordinator Carl Pelini has been offered the Florida Atlantic job and is expected to accept the position, according to a report on CBSSports.com.

FOOTBALL

Coach Howard Schnellenberger will leave the sideline this weekend for the final time

After championships and tough times, coach Howard Schnellenberger will leave the sideline for the final time

FIU 41, FAU 7

T.Y. Hilton’s punt return leads FIU Golden Panthers’ rout of FAU

T.Y. Hilton ran back a punt 97 yards for a TD, and Florida International trounced Florida Atlantic to become bowl eligible for the second year in a row.

FIU Notebook

FIU’s Kendall Berry remembered on Senior Night

The last player introduced on Senior Night never got to his junior year at FIU.

FIU

FIU seniors’ last chance to beat FAU

A record-setting group of Golden Panthers seniors is looking to beat the Owls for the first time in their final home game.