The FIU Panthers won again on Saturday night, defeating host Western Kentucky 38-17 for their fourth consecutive victory. And FIU coach Butch Davis said leaders have stepped forward.
“After last season, we lost the most dynamic leaders on our team — [linebacker] Anthony Wint on defense, [quarterback] Alex McGough on offense and Fred Russ on special teams,” Davis said.
“It’s taken several weeks for the guys that we think can be leaders to emerge — [quarterback] James Morgan has become a leader. [Defensive tackle] A.J. [Johnson] is a leader. [Middle linebacker] Sage [Lewis] is a leader.
“We’re getting some guys that now their voice matters.