We have something special brewing at FAU, and I don't know if everyone is aware of it. For the first time in the school's history we have an athlete who plays both basketball and football during the same season.
You might remember the electrifying Avery Holley flying all over the gridiron this past fall during FAU's unexpected 5-7 season. A true freshman, Holley was able to catch 18 passes for 223 yards and 2 td's and provided a much-needed spark with his big play capabilities.
That would be enough to say he was a fabulous athlete, but Holley didn't stop there. No, now he occasionally starts (8 games) for the FAU men's basketball team, while averaging 6 points and 3 assist per game.
If those numbers don't jump out at you immediately, you need to take a closer look at the 6', 175 pound freshman from the city of Pompton. First things first, to even step out on the field at his size, playing against men who are 6'7 and 300 pounds, takes courage that most of us don't' have. But Avery did more than that; he made a difference on the field with the mere threat of his speed. Coach Schnellenberger and his staff have an amazing talent to work with for three more years.
Holley takes that same speed from the football field and translates it into blinding quickness with the ball on the court. Holley flies up and down the court with the speed and quickness of Allen Iverson, and with three more years under former NBA guard and current coach Rex Walters he is only going to get better. So head out and watch Holley play football and basketball for your Owls.
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