Oct. 29, 2008

The Florida Atlantic University `Iron Owl' award is a fall competition that indentifies the strongest Owl baseball player - both mentally and physically. A series of events will be held throughout the fall season that tests each student-athletes' physical strength, knowledge of the game and academic performance.

Each event and category (examples include the gator push, final grades, weight room performance) is graded and a running total of each player's rank is kept. Updated standings and results can be viewed on FAU's official athletics website, FAUSPORTS.com.

The `Iron Owl' competition is new for the 2009 preseason. Its goal is the encouragement of team camaraderie, while at the same time making sure each individual player understands what is like to compete on a daily basis. It is our aim that each player reaches their highest-potential in the weight room, on the field and in the classroom.

The `Iron Owl' will be awarded a trophy on Opening Day 2009.

We hope you follow us this fall and look forward to seeing everyone in the spring!

-The FAU coaching staff-

2009 IRON OWL STANDINGS:
Lou Morey 292
Nick Criaris 275
Tom Segedin 263
Sean Bukovich 255
Travis Ozga 239
Alex Pepe 237
Mike Gipson 232.5
Richard Anaya 232
William Block 230
Tyler Herrig 230.5
Troy Bubley 228
David Wilson 228
Glen Troyanowski 227.5
Nick DelGuidice 224
Adam Morrison 216
Nick Melendres 216
Jeremy Griffiths 215.5
Mike Albaladejo 216
Tom Hatcher 212
Dan Marcacci 208
Joey Burkhalter 207
Barry Rooks 199
Kenny Gray 195
Anthony Mesa 188.5
Ryan Garton 188.5
Colby Gratton 177
Mike Salivar 174
Brent Adheen 170
Chris Schmitt 165.5
Hugh Adams 158
Ryan Bernal 158
Ahmed Garcia 99