Head Coach Ron Turner, going into his fourth year, and his coaching staff has to figure out who’s going to replace their long time starters on defense.
It’s going to be a busy day for FIU head coach Ron Turner. Right now FIU’s football team currently has 22 verbal commits in the recruiting class of 2016 and four players have already enrolled this semester.
"We're thrilled that both Luis and Jeremiah have this opportunity to take part in this event," Head Coach Ron Turner said. "Both have been important to this program and it's great that they have another chance to showcase their skills."
After getting embarrassed by Marshall University 52-0 just a week prior, the Panthers’ loss margin actually increased against WKU. FIU (5-7, 3-5) got demolished by the Hilltoppers (9-2, 7-0) in a 63-7 blowout.
For the Panthers, this is their final chance at making a bowl game. If the Panthers can use that extra motivation to fuel their play against WKU, an upset is very possible.
The Panthers (4-5, 2-3) return home this Saturday, Nov. 7, to play a University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers team (2-6, 0-5) that is still searching for their first win in Conference USA.
Even though I actually picked FIU to lose in my column last week, I still feel horrible about this loss as somebody who watches this team each and every week.
“A lot of our production is back and the team is going to be more explosive. Everybody knows what's going on and the young guys are picking it up and that's our advantage."
