Revenge never tasted so sweet! FAU's only conference loss came to ULM last year, and this year's game against the Warhawks went all the way down to the last minute, and what a war it was.
Just when it looked like all hope was lost on the season, the Owls QB reminded us fans why we had the slogan "In Rusty We Trust" last year.
He led the offense on an Elway like drive down the field with only 1:40 left in the game, capping it off with an ever so familiar Smith to Gent touchdown. Center Nick Paris said there isn't anyone he would rather have behind him leading a drive in the last two minutes of a game.
Still there was a plentiful of mistakes. Smith threw two more interceptions, that puts him on 11 for the year and he only had nine all of last season. The Owls committed 10 penalties that totaled 136 yards. Then there's probably the most recognizable play we've seen out of the Owls this season, the dropped pass.
Rusty's numbers have declined since last year, but a big reason is because his receivers can't seem to hold on to the pigskin. If Gent would have dropped that game winning touchdown catch, I don't think he would have been allowed back on campus. The athletic department may want to keep their eyes on him because how it's going he might just start dropping classes soon, too.
On a positive note, the defense looked a lot better. Hancock got another sack and also recovered a fumble. The Owls still have a chance at becoming bowl eligible and an outside shot at the Sun Belt title if they win out and some conference opponents lose a couple games.
It's time for Owl country to get back into the winning spirit. The homecoming game is against winless North Texas on November 8.
Notes: Word out of Boca today is the offensive line's leader John Rizzo will be out for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury in Saturday's win against the Warhawks.
FAU has a bye this week
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