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Taggart treating game against Tops like any other

Look through the Western Kentucky football record books, and Willie Taggart's name will show up frequently.

But when the former Hilltopper player and coach hosts WKU on Saturday in Boca Raton, Fla., in his new position as Florida Atlantic's head coach, there won't be sentimental moments or anything special in store.

"Just like any other ball game, to be honest with you. I've done that before. It's going to be like any other game," Taggart said Monday. "But I'm with the Owls, baby.

" ... Trust me, they're not going to be sentimental about beating us.