Football 2010: Bring the Noise, They’ll Bring the Roar

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The Face of FIU Football: T.Y. Hilton Junior wide receiver SI Honorable Mention All-American for All Purpose players (2008) Sporting News Freshman All-American Kick Returner (2008) Scout.com Honorable Mention Freshman All-American (2008) Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year (2008) Sporting News Sun Belt Freshman of the Year (2008) Rivals.com [...]

Fourth and One

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To build a winning football team, Coach Mario Cristobal focuses on discipline, accountability and mental toughness By Julian Kasdin ’07 Jonathan Cyprien’s alarm went off at 5:30 a.m. on a June morning, and within minutes he was headed to the first of a summer of voluntary workouts in preparation for [...]

New weight training facility builds stronger, faster FIU football players

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More than just a building, the football fieldhouse is the place where athletes are developed, spirits are raised, muscles are pushed to the limits and players realize their potential. For years, FIU languished without one, but the new R. Kirk Landon Football Fieldhouse is large enough and well equipped to [...]

Taking Charge: Coach Cristobal’s recruits step up as the senior leaders of the 2010 football team

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For three years, Coach Mario Cristobal has been shaping a class of leaders among his football players. This year, for the first time, the team has a core of senior players who matured under Cristobal’s leadership. They stand in front of 90 players who are ready to charge onto the [...]