BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Florida Atlantic University says it reported false information to the Department of Education, exaggerating its percentage of female athletes.The Palm Beach Post reported that Florida Atlantic told the department in 2017 that 51 percent of its athletes were women. One year earlier, only 31 percent of Florida Atlantic's athletes were women, a percentage that ranked among the nation's lowest.Two weeks after being asked about the discrepancy, the school told the newspaper the reported number was incorrect. Athletic department spokeswoman Katrina McCormack said the school is working with the NCAA and the Department of Education to "ensure the proper corrections."Lisa Metcalf, a spokeswoman for the university, said that "we believe the cause was simply a clerical error."The school reported it had 98 women on its track team. A roster on its website showed no more than 43 female track team members.———Information from: Palm Beach Post, … [Read more...] about Florida Atlantic gave false information on female athletes
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Florida Atlantic made up a bunch of female athletes to reach Title IX compliance
Democracy Dies in Darkness Sections Home Try 1 month for $1 Username Sign In Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Subscribe Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Accessibility for screenreader Early Lead by Matt Bonesteel by Matt Bonesteel Email the author May 18 at 1:58 PM Email the author The NCAA’s Title IX probably apparently is never going away. (Jae C. Hong/AP, File) To comply with Title IX, the federal law that mandates equal opportunities for men and women, the percentage of athletic opportunities for female athletes at a U.S. college must be roughly proportional to the percentage of female students at the school. This was a problem for Florida Atlantic University, which in 2016 found that women comprised more than half of its student population but only 31 percent of its athletes, the lowest percentage … [Read more...] about Florida Atlantic made up a bunch of female athletes to reach Title IX compliance
Florida Atlantic’s Devin Singletary projected to be first-round pick in 2019 NFL Draft by CBS Sports
Devin Singletary runs during spring football practice at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton on March 22, 2018. (Richard Graulich / The Palm Beach Post) After only two seasons at Florida Atlantic, rising junior running back Devin Singletary (American Heritage) is arguably the greatest player in program history — and, at least to CBS Sports’ Will Brinson, the All-American could parlay that into becoming a first-round pick in next spring’s NFL Draft. In a “way too early” mock for the 2019 NFL Draft, Brinson has Singletary not only leaving school early, but being selected with the 30th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers. “Piling up yards on a Lane Kiffin team will result in Singletary getting significant draft traction,” Brinson explained. “And I’m going to assume the Steelers don’t keep Le’Veon Bell after this year.” Singletary, 20, ran for 1,920 yards and an FBS-best 32 rushing … [Read more...] about Florida Atlantic’s Devin Singletary projected to be first-round pick in 2019 NFL Draft by CBS Sports
Florida Atlantic football ranked No. 17 in USA Today post-spring camp poll
Members of the team run drills during Florida Atlantic University football practice at the Orange Bowl Field at Carter Park Saturday April 7, 2018 in Fort Lauderdale. (Meghan McCarthy / The Palm Beach Post) If Florida Atlantic head coach Lane Kiffin is serious about drawing recruits through the #cometothefaU movement, being ranked is a strong step forward for the defending Conference USA champions. After receiving votes in both the Coaches and Associated Press polls last season, the Owls were listed as the No. 17 team in a preseason, post-spring camp Top 25 list by USA Today’s Paul Myerberg. This list is not directly affiliated with the weekly polls and rankings which run throughout the college football season. “Lane Kiffin plus offense plus Twitter equals what should be another fun year for FAU,” Myerberg wrote. FAU joined No. 10 Miami as the only Florida teams on the list. The UCF Knights went unranked after going a perfect 12-0 last season, as did the University of … [Read more...] about Florida Atlantic football ranked No. 17 in USA Today post-spring camp poll
Quarterback battle, local stars headline Florida Atlantic’s second spring game under Lane Kiffin
Chris Robison takes a snap in front of De’Andre Johnson during spring football practice at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton on March 22, 2018. (Richard Graulich / The Palm Beach Post) BOCA RATON — After how well Florida Atlantic played at home last season, one might think Owls head coach Lane Kiffin is expecting a packed crowd and a fun atmosphere for Saturday’s spring game (4:00, free admission). Kiffin learned last year that the spring game in Boca Raton isn’t what it is in Tuscaloosa or Pasadena. If anything, the second-year Owls coach just wants fans to see that last year’s 11-3 record and Conference USA championship wasn’t a fluke. “I would hope (the fans) see exciting plays and we play fast like we always do, and make a bunch of plays on defense,” Kiffin said. FAU’s second spring game under Kiffin will have shades of his first, as quarterbacks De’Andre Johnson and Chris Robison will compete for the starting … [Read more...] about Quarterback battle, local stars headline Florida Atlantic’s second spring game under Lane Kiffin