It was erased from their memories the moment they arrived for spring practices.
Last Tuesday at 7:45 a.m., Florida Atlantic coach Lane Kiffin addressed the team about moving past what transpired a year ago. Gone were thoughts about the 11 wins. So were recollections of the Conference USA championship and victory in the Boca Raton Bowl.
Even with a looming quarterback battle and two new coordinators, the Owls’ biggest issue is avoiding the trap of living off last season’s success.
“That team is over with,” Kiffin said. “… We made sure to understand this is a different team.