The Florida Atlantic Voice

In part 1 of the five-part "Greatest FAU Football Teams Ever" series, Ken LaVicka is joined by legendary FAU Hall of Fame quarterback Jared Allen to reminisce on the Owls' historic 2003 season. From Hail Mary stunners to defining road trips to the 1-AA semifinals, Ken & Jared remember the best moments from the season that created the program's championship standard. SUBSCRIBE to &quo...

Ken LaVicka & FAU Men's Soccer head coach Joey Worthen discuss the USA's round of 16 loss to Belgium, whether or not Falorin Balogun deserved a red card, what Christian Pulisic's USA future looks, if the Americans were a SUCCESS of FAILURE on home soil, who was the USMNT MVP & the controversial changes to the NCAA's Men's Soccer schedule. SUBSCRIBE to "The Florida Atlantic Voice"...

Ken LaVicka & FAU Owls Nest's Robbie Lastella break down FAU players on Phil Steele's American preseason teams, Owls' football storylines one month out from training camp & some of the main priorities for the new AD. SUBSCRIBE to "The Florida Atlantic Voice" podcast: Spotify l Apple Podcasts l Any podcast platform Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X - @KLVsays For sponsorship/b...

Ken LaVicka breaks down FAU Football's '26 strength of schedule, looks back at how difficult last year's slate turned out to be & gives some important context about, not only the schedule as a whole, but some of the trickiest teams on it. SUBSCRIBE to "The Florida Atlantic Voice" podcast: Spotify l Apple Podcasts l Any podcast platform Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X - @KLVsays...

Dusty is now in charge in Dallas. Boyd & Baba are off to the pros. In a sign of how far things have come, former Florida Atlantic basketball standouts have now shot to the NBA in back-to-back years. Also, a big loss at FAU outside of AD Brian White's departure and Florida Atlantic has a big name mid-major matchup on the '26-'27 schedule. SUBSCRIBE to "The Florida Atlantic Voice" podc...

Mike Leach is, in all likelihood, headed to the College Football Hall of Fame. But if we can rightfully change the rules to get him in, then it's time to do the same for Howard Schnellenberger. A College Football HOF without Howard is not a real monument to the sport. It's time to start the campaign for Howard and Ken gives you the opening building blocks. SUBSCRIBE to "The Florida Atlantic V...

ESPN college football QB tiers are out and Ken LaVicka doesn't love what he sees. When it comes to Caden Veltkamp, Ken identifies why the national media doesn't love the FAU QB as much as they absolutely should. SUBSCRIBE to "The Florida Atlantic Voice" podcast: Spotify l Apple Podcasts l Any podcast platform Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X - @KLVsays For sponsorship/business oppor...

Is college football going to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams? Maybe. Ken LaVicka is on-board if every conference champ gets an invite. Will that happen? Hell no. Ken lays out WHY a Group of Six playoff is NECESSARY, HOW it would work, WHO benefits most, WHERE it would happen & WHAT Power Conference schools will be mandated to do to keep FBS intact and the sport sustainable. SUB...

Ken LaVicka is incensed over the NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams. It's as greedy of a corporate sports money-grab as you'll ever see and it, once again, screws mid-majors like FAU. SUBSCRIBE to "The Florida Atlantic Voice" podcast: Spotify l Apple Podcasts l Any podcast platform Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X - @KLVsays For sponsorship/business opportunities, e-mail klavicka...

From more Lane Train to key FAU hoops departures to Baker Mayfield & Travis Hunter at FAU (!) & beyond, Ken LaVicka goes through his, and your, most fascinating "what if's" in FAU Athletics history. SUBSCRIBE to "The Florida Atlantic Voice" podcast: Spotify l Apple Podcasts l Any podcast platform Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X - @KLVsays For sponsorship/business...

Ten FAU players, all-time, have been picked in the NFL Draft. Ken LaVicka goes down the nostalgic line to remember and tell stories about all of them. And to teach the newer generation of FAU fans about the standard-bearers of Florida Atlantic Football. SUBSCRIBE to "The Florida Atlantic Voice" podcast: Spotify l Apple Podcasts l Any podcast platform Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X...

Ken LaVicka gives his on-field stars from FAU's 2026 Spring Game, breaks down head coach Zach Kittley's postgame remarks & gets fan input from the night. SUBSCRIBE to "The Florida Atlantic Voice" podcast: Spotify l Apple Podcasts l Any podcast platform Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X - @KLVsays For sponsorship/business opportunities, e-mail klavicka84@gmail.com Hosted by Simple...

Ken LaVicka takes a deep dive into FAU's new backcourt of returner Kanaan Carlyle, Loyola (MD) product Braeden Speed, Georgia State transfer Jelani Hamilton as well as true freshman 4* Felipe Quinones and why, on-paper, this is one of the most elite backcourts in FAU history. SUBSCRIBE to "The Florida Atlantic Voice" podcast: Spotify l Apple Podcasts l Any podcast platform Follow Ken LaV...

Ken LaVicka discusses some observations after Devin Vanterpool committed to play for Bryan Hodgson & Providence. Also, a sit-down with Florida Atlantic Football starting guard Vinny Fiacable. SUBSCRIBE to "The Florida Atlantic Voice" podcast: Spotify l Apple Podcasts l Any podcast platform Follow Ken LaVicka on social media: X - @KLVsays For sponsorship/business opportunities, e-mail...

It's FAU Football spring game week! Ken LaVicka has some inside info on a pivotal offseason plan involving QB Caden Veltkamp. And from a basketball perspective, Ken gives the latest on FAU Hoops' portal escapades. Also, a big new FAU Football addition sits down with Ken. Meet defensive tackle Blake Burris. The transfer is absolutely gigantic, absolutely dominant, absolutely violent...and a hell of...

Ken LaVicka sits down exclusively with Dusty May, former FAU head basketball coach, now national championship-winning Michigan boss. In the only local South Florida interview with May, the title-winner discusses the difference in journeys at FAU and Michigan, how Florida Atlantic molded Michigan's run, why his last season at FAU was the most difficult of his career (and why he wishes not everybody...

Last year, FAU Basketball was decimated by the portal. This year was following the same path...until now. Kanaan Carlyle WILL return for a second season and it not only changes the complexion of next year's FAU Hoops squad but also sends an early salvo at the rest of the league. Ken LaVicka breaks down all of the implications of Carlyle's decision, why it's so important, what it says about the coa...

FAU Football spring football is HERE! Ken LaVicka sits down for a 1-on-1 with head coach Zach Kittley to discuss roster construction, roster retention, college football the business vs. relationships with players, the biggest needs, the question marks and Kittley's growth (and self-critiques) as FAU Football's leader. SUBSCRIBE to "The Florida Atlantic Voice" podcast: Spotify Apple Podca...

It finally happened! Florida Atlantic found a way to win a tough game late! FAU, without Devin Vanterpool & Isaiah Elohim, was able to outlast Temple & take another step towards the American Conference Tournament. Ken LaVicka & Damon Arnette discuss the difference-makers, the winning plays and what's next after a season sweep of the Philadelphia Owls. SUBSCRIBE to "The Florida Atl...

More late heartbreak. With the losing streak now at 6, FAU's margin for standings errors has become smaller and smaller and all but dried up. With the Owls on the precipice of being on the outside looking in for a bid into the conference tournament, FAU suffered another "what if?" on Sunday in the overtime defeat to USF. Late errors, missed free throws, inopportune turnovers and not enou...

The loss at USF? You tip your cap to a good team on its home floor. The loss at Memphis? You were short-handed unlike we've ever seen at FAU, but it lends to bigger, broader questions. No longer in first place, Ken LaVicka discusses the injury to Kanaan Carlyle, Devin Vanterpool's bout with the flu, Maxim Logue's troublesome ankle and a sudden rash of health concerns emerging right at the midway p...

It was over and it was over early. Ken LaVicka & Damon Arnette discuss Florida Atlantic's beatdown of Wichita State, including another prolific shot-blocking performance (9!). The guys explain the overall evolution of Devin Williams (not just the rim protecting) following his first career double-double and chat about the Owls' easily overcoming an offensive off-night from Devin Vanterpool. In...

It is always a treat to beat Memphis, especially after Penny Hardaway takes a shot at you a few days before the game. Ken LaVicka & Damon Arnette dive deep into FAU's win over Memphis, discuss the punishment FAU delivered on the boards, the emergence of Maxim Logue, what has helped this team start molding into form, the tough stretch ahead & a blunt assessment of the crowd turnout against...

Nothing like a no-drama conference opener. Ken LaVicka & Damon Arnette dive deep into Florida Atlantic's most dominant performance of the season in the splattering of UTSA. The guys break down the season breakthroughs for Nico Moretti & Max Langenfeld, marvel at the dominance of Devin Vanterpool and discuss what actually blew the game open early. Also, a look at the upcoming road trip to T...

On post-Thanksgiving Saturday, with nothing to play for but pride, in front of a small crowd, FAU Football was punished into the offseason by a dominant East Carolina team. In the short term, it's discouraging. What happens now? Ken LaVicka & New Era Prep's Robbie Lastella dissect the loss to ECU, the statistical indicators that point to why this became a lost season for Florida Atlantic. Also...