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FIU pulls away from Rice late 36-17

Changing the culture is a phrase that is used throughout sports whenever a new coach is hired.

For FIU head coach Butch Davis, he’s had to fight the Panthers reputation as doormats and lackluster fan enthusiasm.

Butch Davis is again ahead of schedule in year two at Florida International as his Panthers lead the East division.

Following last week’s thrilling 24-21 victory of Middle Tennessee State, the question was how would the young Panthers handle success. Early on, it looked like they might still be learning how to win.