Underdog Dynasty · Aug 16, 2022
FIU Football: 2022 Preview — Linebackers
16 days stands between FIU and their season-opener at home against FCS Bryant University. Following a two-week hiatus, we continue our annual position-by-position preview of the Panthers with the linebackers, who will look vastly different under position coach Jovan Dewitt.
After recruiting well at the position for several seasons, the LB room underwent a transformation with the implementation of a 3-4 defense and the addition of several newcomers who fit the new scheme. As a whole, this year’s group enters the season as one of the more solidified groups via the additions and a handful of returners who saw valuable time in 2021.
Let’s take a look at the unit.