Aug. 22, 2009

BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University's annual Fanfest was interrupted by weather but the enthusiasm of 1,144 fans could be felt as the team took to the field flanked by a band 100 strong.

The offense led by two Rusty Smith touchdown passes took the game 18-16, in a game where the offense begins at their 40 and has three plays to move the chains. The offense scores in a traditional fashion. The defense receives points for stopping the offense from moving the chains in three plays, prior to their 40 and a point if they stop the offense in four downs inside the defensive 40. The defense may also score on a turnover. Should the defense score a TD they receive six points.

"Today was a good day for Florida Atlantic football," said Howard "Schnellenberger, FAU's head coach. "There was strong competition between the offense and defense and I'm happy to see that. Today was a much tighter battle and a struggle by two pretty even football teams (offense/defense)."

The day began with Smith under center. He drove the team 60 yards and connected with Jamari Grant for the first points of the scrimmage. Three plays later Jamere Johnson recovered a fumble to pull the defense within three. Another point was scored by the defense in a stoppage of downs before Smith's second drive found Darian Williams for his second touchdown of the day. The defense recorded two more stops and ended the half with an Alex Patte interception to go into the half 12-9.

Jeff Van Camp started the second half ending his first drive with a hand-off to Alfred Morris for a two-yard score. The offense would not score again but gained valuable experience for each of the four quarterbacks. Two QBs ended the day with 11 pass attempts and two ended the day with 10. The quartet found 11 receivers on the day and collectively tossed just one interception.

Defensively, Kevin Cyrille pressured the quarterback all afternoon and was credited with two sacks. Jamere Johnson picked up a fumble as did Jarvis Givens.

FAU is scheduled to return to the practice field 3:30 p.m. Sunday. All practices are free and open to the public.

Notes:
Boca Raton area "Watch Parties" for the first two games (Nebraska and South Carolina) has been set for the Deerfield Duffy's.

Bonfire
8 p.m., Thursday, August 27

Final Scrimmage
3:30 p.m., Saturday, August 29

Season Opener
7 p.m. Saturday, September 5 in Lincoln, NE

TICKETS
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Scrimmage #2 Statistics
August 22, 2009

Offense 18, Defense 16

Scoring Plays:
6 yard TD pass to Jamari Grant
37 yard pass to Darian Williams
2 yard run by Alfred Morris

Passing: 72-23-1. 278 yards 2 TDs
Rusty Smith: 11-5-0, 79 yards (2 TDs)
David Kooi: 10-7-0, 69 yards
Graham Wilbert: 11-5-1, 36 yards
Jeff Van Camp: 10-7-0, 94 yards

Receiving:
Jamari Grant: 3-36 (1 TD)
Jason Harmon: 1-5
Lester Jean: 1-12
Grant Glover: 1-1
Darian Williams: 4-78
Xavier Stinson: 5-37
Chris Jackson: 1-6
Cortez Gent: 1-8
Rob Housler: 3-50
Avery Holley: 1-6
William Rose: 2-23

Rushing: 34-128
Alfred Morris: 8-25 (1 TD)
William Rose: 4-22
Xavier Stinson: 2-5
David Kooi: 1-8
Mike Barasch: 1- -2
Travis Jones: 8-30
Chris Jackson: 4-18
Damian Fortner: 5-21
Tyrie Allen: 3-1