Thursday, September 6, 2018 By Brett Shweky/Sports Director Update 9/7/2018: Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Mershawn Miller was released from the hospital last night, per NBC 6. Running back Anthony Jones remains hospitalized. “When you hear the news that we received today your heart drops. We’ve been receiving encouraging reports on their conditions and our […]
Sunday, September 2, 2018 By Brett Shweky/Sports Director The start to the 2018 campaign did not go as planned for the FIU Panthers. With a turnover-plagued offense and a defense that struggled to slow down their opponent, the Panthers were defeated 38-28 against the Indiana Hoosiers. “You can’t win the game when you […]
Saturday, September 1, 2018 By Brett Shweky/Sports Director Kickoff to the 2018 season is here for the FIU Panthers as the team hosts the Indiana Hoosiers in a Conference USA vs. Big Ten matchup. FIU and Indiana have squared off against each other twice, with the Hoosiers having completed a clean sweep in […]
Monday, August 13, 2018 By Brett Shweky/Sports Director With numerous returning players and depth throughout the position, the Panthers’ offensive line has the opportunity to be one of the best groups the program has had in years. “I don’t know much, but I know that iron sharpens iron,” said offensive line coach Allen […]
Tuesday, August 7, 2018 By Brett Shweky/Sports Director The Panthers’ secondary will undergo a complete overhaul this season as all four of their starters from last year graduated from the program. “The development of the secondary is equally as critical as the development of the quarterback,” said head coach Butch Davis. “They have to […]
Monday, August 6, 2018 By Brett Shweky/Sports Director The search for the Panthers’ next starting quarterback is heating up with training camp now underway. Two signal-callers have surfaced as the leading candidates for the job and will continue to battle it out throughout camp. “We got competition which I love,” said head coach […]
Monday, July 30, 2018 By Brett Shweky/Sports Director Former University of Texas linebacker Edwin Freeman has decided to play out his remaining collegiate eligibility with the FIU Panthers. The Texas graduate announced his decision to transfer through his personal Twitter account on July 27, 2018. Freeman appeared in 21 games for the Longhorns and […]
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 By Brett Shweky/Sports Director When senior Fermin Silva moved to the linebacker position last spring, the Panthers’ defensive line lost one of their most talented players. However, the team believes they will overcome this transition and thrive with their depth. “I wouldn’t say that we took a loss because we […]
Wednesday, July 11 Brett Shweky/Sports Director Following their 8-5 season and reaching a bowl game for the first time since 2011, the Panthers are looking to carry over their success into the 2018 campaign. However, with the team having lost multiple starters and leaders due to graduation, they will be looking for players to […]
By Brett Shweky/Sports Director During the 2016 regular-season finale, right-hander Andres Nunez tore his right lat muscle following his 62nd pitch of the game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. This uncommon baseball injury resulted in Nunez and FIU head team physician Dr. Keith Hechtman to seek advice from other doctors throughout the major […]
By Brett Shweky/Sports Director For the second year in a row, three FIU baseball players were selected to the Freshman All-American team by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. Logan Allen, Jose Garcia and Adan Fernandez received the honor following their stellar first seasons with the program. “I think these three players are going to be phenomenal. […]
By Brett Shweky/Sports Director A new era is underway for the FIU men’s basketball team, as recently hired head coach Jeremy Ballard is beginning to mold the foundation of his new program with the signing of his first two recruits. “They’re two young men, first a foremost, whose character fits what we’re trying to […]
