Explore every episode of the podcast The Florida Atlantic Voice
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| Todd Abernathy leaves FAU Basketball | 27 May 2025 | 00:22:22 | |
After six unbelievable seasons on the bench of FAU Basketball, assistant Todd Abernathy is headed to Georgia to work under Dusty May mentor Mike White. Ken LaVicka details the role Abernathy played in the foundation and build-up to the Final Four team and how important he was during last year's transition post-Dusty May. Ken also breaks down the extensive, intertwined Dusty May-FAU Basketball-Florida Basketball-Georgia Basketball connection/pipeline. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| 2x AAC champion FAU Softball HC Jordan Clark | 08 May 2025 | 00:41:23 | |
Back. To. Back. FAU Softball has clinched its second AAC regular season crown in as many seasons, so Ken LaVicka demanded to meet with the boss. Head coach Jordan Clark discusses a wild Saturday in Tulsa that featured a title-clincher AND a perfect game, why this year's team is different from last season, the emotional way the team's postseason individual award winners were informed of their honors, if she allows herself to be a little selfish and enjoy HER Coach of the Year award, how her side navigated through lofty expectations and the team's approach as it tries to avoid a rough outing in last year's AAC tournament. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| FAU Hoops beats USF...& EVERY tourney scenario you need to know! | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:47:00 | |
The long wait is over! FAU has FINALLY won a basketball game at USF for the first time ever. More importantly...a three-game losing streak is done. Ken LaVicka gushes over the defensive effort, discusses the lineup changes and gives some insight into the lead-up to the matchup at USF. Also, Ken plays a game of "If the AAC Tournament Started Today"! You want FAU AAC Tourney scenarios? Want to get a sense where the Owls will be seeded in Fort Worth? Got 'em. Also, Ken addresses the story of the week...his Facebook account being hacked. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| Down goes FAU Basketball's winning streak | 21 Feb 2025 | 00:48:54 | |
It was a frustrating setback late night at the Elly. Florida Atlantic basketball's five-game surge is over at the hands of Wichita State and Ken LaVicka is here to talk about it. Two different second half sequences spelled doom for FAU, while sketchy officiating helped finish the Owls off. Also, John Jakus' perfect word to describe his team's start to the game and why it speaks to a bigger picture hurdle for the Florida Atlantic program. Ken gives a tribute to the ultra-niche, ultra-excellent Seinfeld night. Finally, in a college football world where programs are canceling spring games out of arrogance...or paranoia...FAU Football is making theirs more unique and even more fan-friendly. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| FAU Softball HC Jordan Clark: Nationally ranked and rolling | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:51:37 | |
They're the defending AAC regular season champions. They're 6-0. They're in the Top 25. FAU Softball is the most dominant team in Boca and their head coach happens to be an outspoken, confident, 5'2" force of nature. Jordan Clark joins Ken LaVicka to chat about the trajectory of the program, why confidence (or cockiness) is a good thing, her philosophy on celebrating success, how she KNEW she'd win at FAU, her favorite social media app, her unconventional punishment for players who skip class, how Usher fits into her country music fandom & more! SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| One hell of a homestand for FAU Basketball | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:44:12 | |
You have to sit down and catch your breath after that FAU Basketball homestand. After delivering a pair of 20-point beatings, the Owls suddenly look the most consistent they have all season and Ken LaVicka discusses all of it. Over the past week, Florida Atlantic accomplished something it hadn't since the Final Four season. Also, choose your feel-good breakout: KyKy Tandy, Matas Vokietaitis, Nico Moretti? Baba Miller hit a milestone this past week that only he has accomplished in all of college basketball season, and in addition to that, Ken explains why he was most impressed with something not actually done on the floor this week but, instead, by something Nico admitted to him after the USF win. And yes, Matas is the Freshman of the Year favorite in the AAC, but it's tight. Ken gives a breakdown of who is challenging him for the award. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| FAU Basketball suffers a Lone Star State letdown | 27 Jan 2025 | 00:51:25 | |
FAU Basketball's first half at North Texas was stellar. It looked championship caliber. The second half? A total 180, or, in other words, a similar pattern to the entire season to this point. Ken LaVicka discusses the good from the first half...and where FAU lost the game at North Texas in the second half. Also, a deep-dive into some recent guard struggles, a sobering look at the Owls' 3-point defense and Ken explains why the next two weeks could potentially jumpstart their AAC campaign. In addition to that, Ken makes a plea to our nation's airline industry. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| Ken opens the FAU Basketball mailbag! | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:53:14 | |
It's time to open up the Florida Atlantic Voice mailbag! And this time around, it's all FAU Basketball questions! Ken answers your queries about team leadership, who's had the best season of the Final Four players that transferred out of Boca, the squad's ability to hold leads, if the team is making progress, if the school is going to build a new arena, who should be starting & if FAU has plans to play at bigger venues. It's a Q and A journey! SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| A tale of two late-game FAU Basketball teams | 19 Jan 2025 | 00:41:31 | |
Outscored 8-1 in the final 2:30 in a loss to UAB. Outscored 35-14 in the final 8 minutes at Tulane. Finally, a breakthrough. Florida Atlantic erased a 14-point deficit to beat Rice and Ken LaVicka discusses the reasons, the heroes and some of the lessons learned from the previous two games and how they were applied in a "must-win" game. Also, a recap of the Owls' trip to New Orleans, including an emotional trip to Bourbon Street, a serious discussion about beignets and a confession about the city. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| FAU Basketball: Still a work in progress | 13 Jan 2025 | 00:35:14 | |
After a dramatic home loss to UAB, Ken LaVicka dissects an interesting week that showed the improvement...and the weaknesses of FAU Basketball. While the Owls appear to have fixed the rebounding, who's making the right offensive decision in crucial moments? FAU's is slowly making progress defensively, but who can provide it consistently? And the search continues for a true on-floor leader. Also, Ken discusses his and team's reunion with Giancarlo Rosado at Charlotte, explains how the team overcame some noisy adversity and praises a road trip chicken sandwich decision. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| Top 10 FAU sports stories of 2024 | 30 Dec 2024 | 00:55:57 | |
With 2024 coming to a close, Ken LaVicka looks back at the 2024 and lists his Top 10 stories and moments, the good and the bad. From NCAA Tournament uncertainty to an unexpected change at the top of FAU football and everything in between, Ken re-lives and dissects it. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| Texas St. review, importance of Michigan St. game, Tre Carroll joins | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:41:09 | |
It's three straight wins and now it's a critical part of the FAU schedule. At Michigan State. Then home against Memphis. For Ken LaVicka, the game in East Lansing is a great opportunity, but it also should be considered a tune-up for the game that carries much more weight...Memphis. The engine for FAU Basketball as of late? Tre Carroll, who sits down to talk with Ken and Damon Arnette. Also, a statiscal look at how elite FAU's offense has become in this John Jakus system. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| FAU Beach Volleyball HC Steve Grotowski | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:39:10 | |
Success on the sand! Another year, another FAU Beach Volleyball trip to the NCAA Championships (3rd time in 4 years)! Head coach Steve Grotowski spends some time with Ken LaVicka to discuss one of the banner programs at Florida Atlantic. Coach Steve explains why he felt "relief" before any sort of joy following the Sandy Owls' C-USA tournament triumph and how he's grown as a head coach over the past three seasons. Also, he reveals if ever had reservations about taking over the program following the death of his wife and former HC, the architect of FAU Beach Volleyball, Capri Grotowski and lays out how the program has learned how to play and thrive as "the hunted". In addition, Grotowski breaks down why he's able to continually produce championship teams and what he expects from his side as they embark on the 2025 NCAA Championships. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| The Day After: FAU Hoops pummels Jacksonville | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:27:49 | |
Florida Atlantic was looking to get back above .500 and it did just that. From a slow start with uneven offense and continued struggles defending the three-ball to a high-flying 2nd half featuring a complete shutdown of Jacksonville's leading scorer, Ken LaVicka and Damon Arnette detail and describe the Owls' blowout victory on Tuesday night in Boca. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| 1-on-1 w/ FAU head football coach Zach Kittley | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:25:00 | |
The new guy is locked in and ready to go. FAU formally introduced new head football coach Zach Kittley to the Owls masses late last week. Before Coach Kittley's unveil, Ken LaVicka sat down with the newly-christened boss at the Schmidt Family Complex to discuss Zittley's most pressing early tasks, what the Air Raid looks like in his vision, why he chose FAU & what needs to happen for success at FAU. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| AIR RAID! Zach Kittley named FAU head football coach | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:24:11 | |
Florida Atlantic has their guy. 33-year old Texas Tech OC Zach Kittley will take over the FAU football program. Ken LaVicka breaks down why it's so significant in the landscape of Florida football, what it mean for FAU in recruiting, both high school and the transfer portal, and gives context as to why Kittley was a hot commodity that Florida Atlantic had to have. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| The Day After: FAU takes frustration out on Tulsa | 01 Dec 2024 | 00:53:27 | |
Where did that come from? FAU put up historic offensive numbers in a season-ending drubbing of Tulsa and appeared to let off 11 games of pent-up steam. With 2024 over, Ken LaVicka gives his overview of the blowout in Oklahoma, hands out his postseason FAU Football awards, has a necessary transfer portal conversation & sends a blunt message to a select few FAU fans. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| The Day After: Lots of fight, same '24 story in loss to Charlotte | 24 Nov 2024 | 00:38:57 | |
Once again, Florida Atlantic had a chance to win a football game late, but a bevy of critically-timed mistakes doomed the Owls for the 9th time this season in a loss to Charlotte. Also, it appears as if the transfer portal is already having a big effect on FAU, plus an ominous atmospheric storyline is developing for the season finale at Tulsa. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| Tom Herman OUT as FAU football coach | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:31:43 | |
After 22 games and only 6 wins, Tom Herman is out as Florida Atlantic head football coach. How did it get to this point? What went wrong? What happens next? Ken LaVicka discusses that and more in an emergency edition of the Florida Atlantic Voice presented by Robes Law Group. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| Herman's shake up: Bellantoni & Warriner out | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:30:01 | |
Perhaps the biggest downside of a losing college football season is the inevitability that staff changes are likely to be made. That moment has arrived at FAU. Tom Herman's announcement that he's parting ways with defensive coordinator Roc Bellantoni & OL coach Ed Warriner is exiting the program are the first major consequences of a lost season that drew its last breath at East Carolina. Ken LaVicka breaks down the moves and the tangible numbers that may have led to Herman deciding that the "identity" of the defense needed to change. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| The Day After: East Carolina pillages FAU, season is lost | 08 Nov 2024 | 00:55:37 | |
2024 is officially a lost season for Florida Atlantic. In the most punishing way possible, FAU was mathematically eliminated from the postseason by an East Carolina team that was just much better. Also lost in the game, Cam Fancher, who deserves a lot of respect. Now...a lot of questions about how to navigate the final three weeks: What (and who) needs to be prioritized? What is the future of the quarterback position? Will players check out? What is there to play for? Ken LaVicka address his perspective on all of those in a sober evaluation of the Owls' night in Greenville...and the season to this point. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| The Day After: A blowout, then postgame beef; USF humbles FAU | 02 Nov 2024 | 00:29:42 | |
Where does FAU Football go from here? Another 2nd half crumbling, this time at the hands of USF, who made sure it hurt. There's no doubt about this game's post-mortem, the defense in the final two quarters was a no-show. Not only did the defense never come back out of the halftime locker room, but it was demoralized into submission. And now that FAU needs to go perfect the rest of the way to become bowl eligible, it's likely time to start re-calibrating what constitutes a season "win" the rest of the way. Also, yes, the handshake drama between Tom Herman and Alex Golesh has become a major story. Ken explains why, ultimately, that testy exchange is validation for FAU. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| EXCLUSIVE: FAU Basketball HC John Jakus 1-on-1 w/ Ken | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:26:12 | |
As he closes in on his debut as Florida Atlantic's new head basketball coach, John Jakus is introspective, open, blunt and hopeful about Owls basketball in 2024-2025. From fostering personal relationships with his players and staff, to creating a cohesive environment for his players to become close with their new teammates, to using extremely detailed approaches to meet individual coaching needs, to understanding that he's not the smartest guy in the room, to admitting FAU, while necessary, overdid it in creating the schedule, Jakus creates a fascinating picture of an elite program at a transition in a revealing sit-down with Ken LaVicka. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| WAY TOO EARLY 2025 FAU Football schedule preview | 25 Apr 2025 | 01:15:53 | |
Ken LaVicka, FAU Football radio analyst Chris Newbold & FAU Football radio studio host Mike Mreczko can't help themselves. It's time for a WAY TOO EARLY 2025 FAU Football schedule DEEP DIVE! The boys give some matchup breakdowns, some news nuggets and provide some historical tid-bits. Also, the guys tell stories from the road over their years of calling FAU Football, from seedy roadside hotels to minor electrocution, staff desertion, military trickery & more! SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| The Day After: Zero passing game at UTSA, FAU bowl door closing | 20 Oct 2024 | 00:55:17 | |
Once again, FAU was competitive, the defense was opportunistic...and the passing game didn't show up. That exact scenario has reared its ugly head too many times in 2024, which is why FAU's bowl hopes are diminishing to troubling lows. What's the overlying issue? The passing game, which is on pace to be one of the worst in Florida Atlantic's FBS history. Ken looks at why the Owls were unable to find a way to win at UTSA, why the passing issues are so daunting and what's upcoming if FAU wants to try to find some traction and ply a path towards bowl eligibility. The season is far from over, but bowl hopes are hanging by a thread and the offensive issues are numerous and complex. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| The Day After: FAU falls apart vs. North Texas | 13 Oct 2024 | 00:44:01 | |
How? Why? It all happened so fast. FAU looked like it had North Texas beaten, but instead, it's a full week of "what if?" after watching a 10-pt lead with 2:38 left disappear. FAU wasted winning efforts across the board, but the losing efforts in the final 4:21, on both sides of ball, spelled doom for the Owls. Ken LaVicka points out all of the losing plays in the final 4:21 that cost FAU a signature win and a big program boost. Also, how does Florida Atlantic re-group going into UTSA? In addition, Ken makes a very specific observation about FAU's schedule the rest of the way. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| An epic battle: FAU's pass defense vs. North Texas aerial attack | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:42:03 | |
Behind TCU transfer quarterback Chandler Morris and its Top 5 nationally-ranked pass offense, North Texas presents a lot of challenges for the Florida Atlantic defense. Ken LaVicka explains how FAU can slow down the Mean Green offense, especially the aerial attack, and why the Florida Atlantic offense is trending in the right direction, especially in an area FAU will have to be able to execute in order to hang in with the Mean Green. Plus, a blunt look at the Florida Atlantic quarterback situation and a glance that the Owls' diminished wide receiver room. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| A man on a mission: 1-on-1 with FAU CB Buggs Brown | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:25:04 | |
Ken LaVicka sits down with star FAU cornerback Kahzir "Buggs" Brown for a candid conversation about Brown's football journey. A multi-sport athlete growing up, Brown discusses his football growth, how he became a corner, the mess that was his initial college football recruitment, how he grew as a player and person at Maine, the first-in-his-life opportunity that FAU offered him once he went into the portal, how loss and trauma has shaped who he is today & more! SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| How far off the mark is the FAU offense? | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:29:09 | |
Before the start of fall camp, Ken LaVicka listed the 7 offensive improvements that would help FAU contend for the AAC title in 2024. In this edition of "The Florida Atlantic Voice", Ken checks in to see how close FAU to improving from its 2023 numbers in 1) explosive plays, 2) wide receiver balance, 3) 3rd & 4th down conversion rate, 4) time of possession, 5) red zone production, 6) tight end production & 7) late season performance. The results 1/3rd of the way through the season suggest...well, there's some work to do. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| The Day After: UCONN throttles FAU, season is at a crossroads | 22 Sep 2024 | 00:42:30 | |
We didn't see this coming. UCONN annihilates FAU and it's now it's time to pick up the pieces. Ken discusses how easy it was for UCONN to physically displace FAU defenders, tries to answer the question "What's the biggest issue with the FAU offense?", acknowledges that Florida Atlantic is now behind the sticks when it comes to postseason play and declares the season at a "crossroads". SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| Ken answers his FAU mailbag! | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:41:14 | |
It's FAU Mailbag time! Ken opens up his mailbag to take on questions about FAU's next NFL star, conference realignment, what his favorite FAU uniform is, why Florida State won't schedule FAU & more! Plus...Ken believes this year's FAU Basketball non-conference schedule is very similar to the arduous, yet fruitful, non-conference slate from last year and why he's so impressed with John Jakus' scheduling approach. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| The Day After: FAU hammers FIU 38-20 & it feels so good | 15 Sep 2024 | 00:42:24 | |
Another year. Another Shula Bowl. Another FAU hammer-job of FIU. The FAU defense continues to prove that it has what it takes to keep the Owls in every game, the running game shows up for the first time this season, Tom Herman has some BIG TIME stones, where the game's momentum switched fully to FAU & why the Shula Bowl needs more credit as one of college football's best rivalries. It's a full breakdown of FAU's 7th straight win (blowout win!) over the Fightin' Pitbulls. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays | |||
| The Day After: FAU overpowered by Army | 08 Sep 2024 | 00:40:01 | |
It was a long, slow bleed. Continued offensive issues for FAU, a deep dive into why the inconsistencies are absolutely not just on QB1, another courageous bend-not-break (but maybe too much bend) defensive effort, the point of the game where FAU was sent back on their heels and why Ken is confident the season is FAR from over. It's a full breakdown of FAU's steamy and stalling loss to Army. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays | |||
| Previewing Army, that flexbone offense & keeping Cam Fancher healthy | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:52:08 | |
After he took a beating against Michigan State, the sustainability of QB Cam Fancher is a concern, especially to Tom Herman. The FAU head coach explains what steps they've taken to protect Fancher. Army's ultra-physical triple option offense is in the spotlight this weekend, so nobody better than former FAU defensive MVP Kris Bartels to break what the Owls must do to slow down the churning attack. Also, what is the latest from the Army camp? Black Knights play-by-play voice Rich DeMarco gives listeners a deep dive into not just this Army team but into the program as a whole. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays | |||
| FAU Baseball pitching prodigy Trey Beard | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:33:01 | |
Ken LaVicka spends some time with FAU Baseball sophomore pitching sensation Trey Beard. The guys discuss Beard winning his first ever AAC Pitcher of the Week honor (how did it take this long?) and what motivates him (spoiler alert: not winning the award until now helps). Also, Trey reveals the HOF pitcher who coached him as a teenager and reveals the super-Gen Z way he learned how to throw the changeup that he's ridden to the 2nd most strikeouts in college baseball. In addition, Trey breaks down how he's improved as a pitcher mentally and how he's balancing college and pro dreams. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| The Day After: FAU loses to Michigan State | 31 Aug 2024 | 00:46:25 | |
Cam Fancher's up-and-down debut, FAU's defensive domination, which roster returner stood out most, which newcomer flashed most brightly and why everything Ken predicted would be the case early in the 2024 season played out prominently in the opener. It's a full breakdown of FAU's heartbreaking, frustrating, yet encouraging season-opening defeat at Michigan State. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays | |||
| That time FAU played a home game vs. Michigan St....in Detroit | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:23:34 | |
In 2010, FAU had a decision to make. Find a venue to "host" their football game against Michigan State, or lose a significant pay day. FAU decided to go with the former, but with their usual home stadium out of the question, the powers-that-be in Boca needed to get creative...and did they ever. Former FAU Athletics marketing guru Dexter Lamont and former Senior Associate AD (now currect UCF AD) Terry Mohajir tell Ken the story of why, and how, FAU hosted Michigan State in Detroit. From moving to Michigan, to cold-calling rich NBA owners to Howard Schnellenberger flying in a middle seat in coach...this one has it all. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays | |||
| A quick click: The FAU running back room | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:40:41 | |
While everyone wants to talk about the FAU quarterback situation (which is now official, btw), most fans have amnesia when it comes to how much trouble the Owls had running the football. After the program's least productive year on the ground in over a decade, Tom Herman believes he has the running back room right. Why? They've, according to Coach Herman, made the most progress as a unit from the start of fall camp to the end and he believes he has the weapons to get FAU back to gaining on the ground, weapons with some fascinating stories. Also, freshman safety CJ Heard has received a prolific preseason honor. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays | |||
| DaeDae Hill: FAU Football's resident "freak" | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:22:04 | |
In 2023, CB DaeDae Hill came into his own as a lockdown corner. Now? He's starting to get national attention...for the work he put in off the field to have his breakout year ON the field. After making Bruce Feldman's 2024 "College Football Freaks" list for his absurd weightlifting benchmarks and 40-time, Hill's expectations are even greater...and he's ready for the challenge. Everything DaeDae has to say about his "Freak" honor, why he's adopted the grind and how he keeps a short memory to stay locked in to playing at a high level. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays | |||
| FAU's strong QB situation & why this defense could dominate | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:46:01 | |
Ken LaVicka has sweated through camp practices and can tell you a few things, including why the quarterback room is not only really good, it has depth...just in case. Also, elite newcomers and steady, strong returning production has FAU's defense on the path to something potentially overwhelming and dominant this season, including possibly the most college football-ready freshman that FAU has ever had. In addition to that, why new NCAA coaching rules may help FAU's D-line overcome the loss of Evan Anderson quicker than expected and how FAU players are staying focused through the meat of the camp period. Finally, "What's In A Name": The fascinating story of one of FAU's defensive line newbies. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays | |||
| A breakdown and analysis of everything Tom Herman said at AAC Media Days – Part 2 | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:33:24 | |
Part 2 of Ken LaVicka's two-part breakdown of everything that FAU Football head coach Tom Herman told assembled media at AAC Media Days in Arlington, TX. In this edition we take look at the how FAU is going to try to account for the loss of record-breaking production of LaJohntay Wester in that receiver room. Also, why Tom Herman compares FAU to UCF of a decade ago and Ken takes a look into what Herman discussed that provides the most hope for a winning 2024 campaign. Additionally, what challenges does AAC newcomer Army present and we look at how FAU has traditionally handled the service academies? Finally, why Tom Herman believes FAU has a better chance at the College Football Playoff than a majority of Power 4 schools, a reminder of just how dynamic a recruiter Herman is and why, while some of the teams in the AAC are different compared to his first go-around in the league at Houston, the ability to consistently win and help the league be the top Group of 5 conference remains similar. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays | |||
| A breakdown and analysis of everything Tom Herman said at AAC Media Days - Part I | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:30:57 | |
Part 1 of Ken LaVicka's two-part breakdown of everything that FAU Football head coach Tom Herman told assembled media at AAC Media Days in Arlington, TX. In this edition we take look at the entirety of FAU's sizable roster turnover, including the miniscule amount of returning production on offense. Also, Tom Herman is very intent on improving FAU in one-score games and Ken takes a look into Herman's history to show why the acquisition of mobile quarterbacks is so important for FAU in 2024. Also, what will the offensive line look like around Federico Maranges? Finally, when looking at FAU's defense, a deep dive into just how effective that unit was last year gives a lot of hope for the upcoming season. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays | |||
| So what is actually RETURNING on FAU Football's offense?, would new NCAA Tourney selection metrics have helped/hurt FAU last year? | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:27:06 | |
The FAU Football offseason has been dominated by how much Tom Herman & Co. brought in from the transfer portal, but what about what the Owls are returning from last year? Ken takes a look at what is coming back to contribute...and also gives a sense of how sparse it actually is. Also, just recently the NCAA presented new metrics that the Selection Committee will now have added for consideration when determining who gets into March Madness and how they'll be seeded. Ken conducts a deep dive to see if that would've been good or bad for last year's edition of FAU Basketball. | |||
| Ranking homefield advantages of FAU Football's Power Conference opponents | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:51:13 | |
Since Ken LaVicka took over FAU play-by-play duties in 2009, FAU has played at 15 power conference venues. With EA Sports College Football '25 out, fans got into tense debates of EA's rankings of top homefield advantages around the sport. In the spirit of those debates, Ken decided to rank, in order, his top homefield advantages of every power conference opponent FAU Football has visited since '09. These include Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Ohio State, Clemson, Florida, Kansas State, Auburn, Miami, Wisconsin, Alabama, Michigan State, Illinois & Georgia. They are also separated into tiers: "Just Happy To Be There", "Made You Feel Something" & "Electric". | |||
| Remembering the GREAT Monte Kiffin | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:17:55 | |
One of the great football minds of all-time, and one of the most enjoyable personalities to ever exist in the FAU Football universe, has passed. Ken tells his favorite stories about the legendary Monte Kiffin and explains why Monte meant so much to him. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays | |||
| FAU Football: Spring is over...now what? | 18 Apr 2025 | 00:49:29 | |
Ken LaVicka brings in FAU Football radio analyst Chris Newbold and FAU Football studio host Mike Mreczko to break down FAU Football's spring season and under-the-lights spring game. Ken was so impressed by a nighttime spring game that he's ready to call it one of the all-time great FAU Athletics decisions. Ken, Chris & Mike analyze Veltkamp to Messer and have already identified the main characteristic of FAU's improved QB situation. Also, the guys discuss the players who went into the portal post-FAU spring game and what effect that has on the roster. In addition, Ken, Chris & Mike discuss the defense and identify the positional priorities for Kittley & Co. in the portal. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays Visit Robes Law Group: RobesLawGroup.com | |||
| Why new AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti deserves a HUGE apology | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:32:50 | |
With new, massive financial obligations coming to college athletics in the coming years, new AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti offered a solution to help the league weather the storm. His words, however, were misrepresented by a sports law journalist, leading to a firestorm of criticism from fans of conference schools, including a chorus of "Get us out of this league!" from the old guard fans of USF, Memphis, Tulane and East Carolina. Pernetti, however, not only had his words misconstrued, Ken also believes that what he proposed was extremely smart. He needs an apology. Also...Ken wants to reassure FAU fans that they can still say..."FAU". | |||
| EMERGENCY "THE BACHELORETTE" EPISODE 1: John Mitchell "rose" to the opening night occassion! | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:21:12 | |
Former FAU WR/TE John Mitchell began his journey to find love with "The Bachelorette" Season 21 star Jenn Tran and it went...fine! Ken watched all two hours of the season debut and tracked every John Mitchell appearance, every John Mitchell quote, broke down John Mitchell's outfit and just outright spent 120 minutes ogling John Mitchell...and making other observations of John's in-house competition. Dating is a sport, too. Listen as Ken gives you the full breakdown of John Mitchell's debut on ABC's "The Bachelorette". SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays | |||
| The computers LOVE FAU Football in 2024 | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:33:16 | |
Last year was a disappointing one for FAU Football, but the preseason ESPN FPI paints a much better picture for Florida Atlantic fans. The predictive model, with a much easier schedule than 2023, gives FAU a very real chance of bowl eligibility...and maybe even more! Factor in FAU's FPI rank, the FPI rank of its opponents, a favorable non-conference AND league slate, not to mention a little luck that the Owls didn't have last year and an FAU bowl game is very much in the cards. Also, college football's best predictive formula in 2023 thinks that FAU will have Michigan State on Week 0 and Week 1's biggest upset alert. Finally, congrats to Michigan State on its...not to traditional national championships. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays | |||
| The 10 best free agents (TRANSFERS) in FAU Basketball HISTORY | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:30:31 | |
With NBA free agency taking over the sports landscape (unless you're the Miami Heat rimshot), Ken LaVicka takes a deep dive into college free agency, otherwise known as the "transfer", and specifically at FAU. In a truly courageous endeavor, we count down, from 10 to 1, the best transfers in FAU Basketball history. From the obscurity of the 90's to the triumphs of the Dusty May era, we unearth the best Owls who started their college careers elsewhere. SUBSCRIBE to “The Florida Atlantic Voice” podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X – @KLVsays | |||