The Florida Atlantic offensive line knew it was serious once coach Lane Kiffin stepped in.
The linemen had grown accustomed to position coach Garin Justice scolding them, but it was a bit different hearing it from Kiffin. At that moment, they knew things had to change.
After being called out by the CEO last week, the offensive line responded by helping produce the best rushing performance in school history.
“Any time the head coach says something, you’ve got to listen,” junior tackle Reggie Bain said. “If he’s coming at you personally, I take it personal.