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FIU Not Attracting Big Coaching Names

Florida International University athletic director Pete Garcia put himself into a corner when he fired head football coach Mario Cristobal. With Butch Davis off the table, the options for Garcia are looking slim as he seeks to placate an angry fan base.

CBS Miami–2012/12/07

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Report: Butch Davis Not Heading To FIU

If Florida International University athletic director Pete Garcia fired Mario Cristobal with hopes of bringing in former UM coach Butch Davis, it looks like those dreams may have been dashed.

CBS Miami–2012/12/06

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Cristobal Calls Firing “Puzzling”

Florida International University will be moving to a new conference and have a new head coach in 2013. In a move that shocked the college football world, the Panthers fired head coach Mario Cristobal Wednesday morning.

CBS Miami–2012/12/05

ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 04:  Head coach Butch Davis of the North Carolina Tar Heels against the LSU Tigers during the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Georgia Dome on September 4, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Report: Butch Davis A Top Candidate At FIU

Former Florida International University head coach Mario Cristobal’s chair isn’t even cold yet, but the focus of the coaching search is turning to a familiar face on South Florida sidelines.

CBS Miami–2012/12/05

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FIU Drops The Ball Against Western Kentucky

Antonio Andrews rushed for a 3-yard score with 2:24 remaining, and the Western Kentucky defense forced its fourth turnover of the contest on the final play in a 14-6 win over FIU Saturday night.

2012/10/28

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FIU Playing For Pride

The Florida International Panthers 2012 season began with high hopes for another bowl bid. Instead, the Panthers season fell apart quickly and heading into Saturday’s game against Western Kentucky, FIU is simply playing for respect.

CBS Miami–2012/10/26

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FIU Fall Short Against Troy, 38-37

Will Scott’s 42-yard field goal with 11 seconds left gave Troy a 38-37 comeback win over Florida International on Saturday.

2012/10/21

FIU Vs. Troy

FIU In Desperation Mode Against Troy

The Florida International University Panthers will not be going bowling this season if they can’t win out the rest of their schedule. The mission will start in Troy against the Trojans on Saturday.

CBS Miami–2012/10/19

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Panthers Fumble In Fourth Quarter

Reggie Whatley scored on a 7-yard TD rush with 36 seconds to go as Middle Tennessee rallied to defeat FIU 34-30 on Saturday night.

2012/10/14

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FIU In Desperation Mode With MTSU In Town

Not much has gone right for the Florida International University Panthers in 2012. Despite returning nearly the entire defense, the Panthers are just 1-5 and 0-2 in the Sun Belt Conference heading into Saturday’s game with the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.

CBS Miami–2012/10/12

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