BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic University Hagerty Family Head Football Coach Willie Taggart and Coaches' Show host Ken LaVicka, the voice of FAU football and men's basketball, will reunite at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 22 to kick off the 2022 football season.
The show, which airs on Fox Sports 640 AM South Florida from 6-7 p.m., will originate from a new home, Duffy's Sports Grill, located at 1750 South Federal Highway, Delray Beach, Florida 33483, and invites all FAU fans young and old to join LaVicka and his coach co-host.
The weekly show is an opportunity to hear the most up-to-date information about Owl football, as well as all of FAU athletics, through special guests and players.
The festive atmosphere, extensive menu, and specials are sure to enhance any evening.
LaVicka returns to the mic as the show host and will enter his 14th season as the Owls' play-by-play broadcaster.
When the Owls kickoff five days later, LaVicka will be joined in the booth by analyst Kris Bartels, a former Owl and a member of two bowl championship teams and game analyst for the last nine seasons. The duo will bring the most detailed live coverage when FAU kicks off versus Conference USA foe Charlotte on August 27 at FAU Stadium at 7 p.m. Shepherding the way and providing the pregame show will once again be Mike Mreczko.
Both the weekly Coaches' Show and the game can be heard on Hubbard Radio, Fox Sports 640 AM South Florida. All game broadcasts begin 30 minutes prior to each kick.
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