GatorLinks: A look at FAU coach Howard Schnellenberger and his Owls
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 | Football, Volleyball, Scott Carter
The Gators open the season Saturday against Florida Atlantic and head coach Howard Schnellenberger.
The 77-year-old Schnellenberger recently announced that he is retiring after this season, ending an accomplished career that includes leading Miami to the 1983 national championship.
We'll have plenty more Gators coverage for you this week, but here are a few links covering the Owls to get you caught up on Florida's opponent:
--For perspective on Schnellenberger's career, check out this column by Miami Herald writer Greg Cote.
--A look at some of the benefits Florida Atlantic receives in opening the season at The Swamp in the first game of the Will Muschamp Era at UF.
(Photo: FAU coach Howard Schnellenberger/South Florida Sun-Sentinel).
--The South Florida Sun-Sentinel writes that FAU Owls fans can expect a wild ride this season.
--Sun-Sentinel beat writer Ted Hutton breaks down the Owls in this report.
--Here are 10 things you need to know about the Gators from an FAU perspective on FAUOwlAccess.com.
--FAU linebacker Martin Wright is one Owl ready to play the Gators according to this story on FAUOwlAccess.com.
--This will be Muschamp's first game as a head coach, but it won't be the first time he has faced FAU. In fact, you need only to go back to last season in Texas.
--For you history buffs out there, you might remember one of Schnellenberger's previous visits to Gainesville in 1980.
