Florida International

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Florida International University
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Established	1965
President
Athletic Director
Enrollment	38,000
City	Miami
State	Florida
Campus Size	200 Acres
Colors	Blue and Gold
Mascot
Nickname	Golden Panthers
Conference	Sun Belt
Championships
Website	Florida International University FIU Sports

Florida International University was founded in 1965 and opened for classes in 1972 with 5,667 students - the largest opening day enrollment in U.S. collegiate history. Today it has more than 38,000 students. FIU is one of the 25 largest universities in the nation, based on enrollment. FIU is Miami-Dade County’s first public, four-year university. Our powerful record of innovation and research continues to improve the quality of life in our communities. Academics: Athletics: FIU’s intercollegiate athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I. FIU is a member of the Sun Belt Conference and is a Soccer Member in Conference USA. Rivalries: Every year Florida International plays Florida Atlantic in the "Shula Bowl". The "Shula Bowl" named after Don Shula, former coach of the Miami Dolphins and record holder of the most NFL victories, gives bragging rights to a South Florida team.

Contents 1 Traditions 2 Stadiums 3 Football 3.1 Staff 3.2 Projected Starters 3.3 History 4 Basketball 4.1 Staff 4.2 Projected Starters 4.3 History 5 Baseball 5.1 Staff 5.2 History 6 Other Famous Alumni 7 External Links

Traditions

• Colors - The school colors of Florida International are Blue and Gold.
  
• Fight Song(s) - We are the Panthers
• Mascot -
• Rivalry Games - Shula Bowl

Stadiums

• Football - FIU Stadium, Miami, Florida
  
• Basketball - Pharmed Arena, Miami, Florida
  
• Baseball - University Park Stadium, Miami, Florida
  

Football

Staff

Head Football Coach - Mario Cristbol
Defensive Coordinator -
Offensive Coordinator -

Projected Starters

Offense
QB: Josh Padrick
RB: Chance Attaway
WR: Reggie Thompson
WR: Samuel Smith
LT: Dustin Gibson
LG: Mike Alvarez
C: Xavier Shannon
RG: Ronny Silva
RT: David Bailey
TB: A'mod Ned

Defense
DE: Myron Acoff
DT: Jonas Murrell
DT: Roland Clarke
DE: Antwan Barnes
LB: Alexander Bostic
LB: Keyonvis Bouie
LB: James Black
CB: Lionell Singleton
CB: Zach Davis
FS: Marshall McDuffie
SS: Chris Smith

History

• Bowl Appearances - None
  
• Bowl Record - N/A
  
• BCS Appearances - None
  
• National Championships - None
  

Basketball

Staff

Head Basketball Coach - Sergio Rouco

Projected Starters

PG:
SG:
SF:
PF:
C:

Key Bench Players:
PG:
SG:
PF/C:
SF:

History

• Final Four Appearances -
  
• National Championships -
  
• Famous Alumni - Carlos Arroyo, Raja Bell,
  

Baseball

Staff

Head Baseball Coach - Danny Price
Associate Head Coach - Tony Casas
Pitching Coach - Chris Holick
Assistant Coach - Lou Sanchez

History

• College World Series Appearances -
  
• National Championships -
  
• Famous Alumni - *Joshua Banks, *Mike Lowell, *Brad Eldred
  

Other Famous Alumni

• Bobby Boswell, MLS soccer player
• Pat Bradley, LPGA Tour golfer
• Gerald Hunsicker, MLB Executive
• Tayna Lawrence, Olympic Games|Olympic medalist
• Tyrone Marshall, MLS soccer player
  

External Links

• Florida International University
• Official FIU Athletics
• F.I.U. message board

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