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So, without further ado, what are we serving up in today's Brew?

⚾ Nolan Schanuel’s big league debut
⚽ Preseason recognition for Tom Abrahamsson
🦉 And much, much more!

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🔼 Nolan Flyin’. Shohei Ohtani isn’t the only one breaking records and doing things on the diamond that we haven’t seen in decades. On Friday night, former Owl Nolan Schanuel became the first non-pitcher to make their MLB debut by August of the same year they were drafted in the June Amateur Draft since 1978—or the same year that Grease was hitting theaters and the Bee Gees were winning Grammys.

So, what did Nolan do with his debut? Well… *deep inhale*

1️⃣ He was the leadoff hitter.

👀 He drew a walk to set up Shohei Ohtani’s grand slam.

✌️ He turned an unassisted double play.

💥 He got his first major league hit in front of mom and dad.

🏠 He crossed home plate.

🔥 He assisted in a triple play.

👍 He got the leadoff spot the next day.

*deep exhale*

🔼 Kick Into High Gear. FAU men's soccer senior Tom Abrahamsson has been named to the AAC Preseason All-Conference team. It's the second consecutive season the defender has earned preseason recognition from the American.

Tom Abrahamsson started all 16 games in 2022. He registered two assists, but his biggest contributions came defensively, where he rarely came off the field from his right back position. The Swedish international played a team-high 1,291 minutes out of a possible 1,440.

🤔 PARADISE TRIVIA

Bird of prey. Congrats to Je’Quan Burton for being named to Bruce Feldman’s 2023 College football Freaks List published by The Athletic! Two big reasons for his inclusion? Production and potential.

He finished third on the team last year in receptions (33) and receiving yards (517) but there was one game last year that stood above the rest in terms of production for the senior redshirt.

Our question today—who was the opponent that Je’Quan Burton recorded his first 100-yard receiving game last season?

Think you've got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🦉 ONE BIG THING

Helping hands. A culture shift—often an overused phrase—is applicable to this year’s FAU football team. Another phrase often used to describe the team's locker room is a group of guys who have bought in.

Both of those statements are evident when watching FAU practice as they help each other with teaching, hydration, encouragement, tackling, and has now extended that same character with helping to feed those in need.

🤝 Click here for more details about the FAU, BHH and Cereal4All event.

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Thursday 8/24

⚽ Women’s Soccer at Oklahoma State @ 8:00pm ET

⚽ Men’s Soccer at Lipscomb @ 9:00pm ET

Friday 8/25

🏐 Women's Volleyball vs. Holy Cross @ 12:00pm ET (FAU Invitational) | Live Stats

🏐 Women's Volleyball vs. Kansas City @ 7:00pm ET (FAU Invitational) | Live Stats

Saturday 8/26

🏐 Women's Volleyball vs. FDU @ 12:00pm ET (FAU Invitational) | Live Stats

Sunday 8/27

⚽ Women’s Soccer vs. Texas A&M - Corpus Christi @ 1:00pm ET (Home Opener)

Saturday 9/2

🏈 Football vs. Monmouth @ 6:00pm ET on ESPN+

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Ohio

Je’Quan Burton had a team leading 115 yards among five catches, including one for a touchdown, at Ohio last year.

🦉 Have a great Monday, y’all.