It was all fine and dandy once FIU was up 21-7 against the Troy Trojans. However, Troy came back and scored again. At halftime, the score was 24-14. You would think that after being up 37-21, that the Panther would pull it off.

Of course, silly mistakes like missing an extra point came back to bite us in the butt. Troy scores another touchdown and the score is now 37-35. Ok, now Panther fans are starting to get into panic mode. A little over a minute left in the game and Troy drives 69 yards. They had no timeouts left. They kick a field goal, making the score 38-37.

» Continue reading “Another Heartbreaking Loss For FIU Football”

I have lived through the terrible FIU Football seasons of 2006 and 2007. Yet, I have not felt so brokenhearted after a game like I did tonight in a very long time.

Here is what happened. 

» Continue reading “Epic Fail FIU Style”

I bet you never thought I’d give you homework, huh? Well, the teacher side of me has decided to do so. After FIU Football’s craptastic loss to ULL last Saturday, a lot of us felt frustrated. It was a game where the team under performed, especially in defense.

Lots of people have been talking about jumping ship already. Honestly, this is a time when the team needs our support the most. You know what they say, stay with them through thick and thin.

Sure, it is more fun to watch your team win. Of course, it stinks when your team is losing games they should win. You tend to be in panic mode. Believe me, I am a Marlins fan. I know the feeling.

I received a lengthy, yet very important email from one of my fellow FIU diehards, Alberto Padron. I read it, smiled, and couldn’t wait to pass it on.

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Yep. There it is, big and red. The panic button that FIU fans are ready to push after this 48-20 loss to the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns.

The thing is this, we know this team is better than it looks. The defense was nowhere to be seen. I swear I could hear Ben Stein in my head: “Bueller? Bueller?” But he was calling out for the defense instead.

I was also just as scared as this poor cat. Yea, that’s what I looked and sounded like as I watched this game.

All joking aside, this season has been quite frustrating. However, remember we have survived worse. (2006, anyone?) We are 0-1 in the Sun Belt so far. There is still lots of football to play!

We need to mentally and physically prepare ourselves for Thursday night’s game against Arkansas State.

The Cardiac Cats strike again! Yes, that is a nickname we have given FIU. It’s all in fun, I promise. We love those Panthers, but sometimes they seem to give us mini panic attacks.

Last night was one of those games. Here is why. Thankfully, we came out with a win, and that is what counts.

It was a great way to celebrate our 10th anniversary, with a win and fireworks!

» Continue reading “Cardiac Cats Strike Again, But Beat Akron 41-38″

Welp, FIU loses to Duke 46-26. We have a lot to think about before facing Akron next week. The FIU defense was pretty nonexistent.

Kedrick Rhodes, by the way, is the guy to watch. He scored two touchdowns for FIU. For more deets on the disappointing game, FIU student media has a recap up.

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Panther fans, our time has come. FIU Football is taking the field against Duke in less than 24 hours! I am totally excited. Whenever I find myself in this situation, I turn to music. Music pumps me up for anything, especially football.

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No, really. Thanks to heavy rain courtesy of Tropical Storm Isaac, the FIU Football team had practice at the Miami Dolphins indoor practice facility in Davie.

Maybe they’ll make a guest appearance on HBO’s Hard Knocks, which is following the Fins around this preseason. I doubt you will see the Panthers on the show.

However, wishful thinking is making me hope they do show up. The Dolphins held practice after the Panthers did, so you’ll never know.

» Continue reading “FIU Football Practices In A Bubble”

Don’t mess with this hungry panther!

FIU Football cannot get here soon enough. We just renewed our season tickets (new section due to price increase, though). Head Coach Mario Cristobal just signed an extension through 2017.

How does the team keep motivated for another successful (but better) season this year? They hang up pictures on the gym door, of course.

The pictures highlight some of the tough losses they want to revenge for. It also features motivation to beat up on UCF again. (UCF has been talking a lot of trash and are on the lookout for revenge.)

» Continue reading “FIU Football Is Hungry…And Pretty Ticked”

I am the kind of girl who likes to be comfortable in the clothes I wear. When I go to a FIU football game, for example, I like to really go all out and show off my Panther Pride. I wear my long FIU socks, shorts, a FIU t-shirt, and my hippie headband. As far as attending other sporting events like baseball and basketball, I tone things down a bit.

I am always on the search for new FIU gear. While Sports Authority at Dolphin Mall and the FIU Bookstore have some really cute shirts for women, they are mostly slim fit. If you are a curvier girl and want more options (and wiggle room), I am here to help.

I have put together a few outfit ideas you can wear to a football game, or any sporting event, and show off your love for FIU!

» Continue reading “FIU Game Day Fashion”