During Mike MacIntyre’s inaugural season as FIU head coach, Panthers’ fans have clamored for victories that can provide hope of what could be a bright future. If the season-opener against Bryant or the FBS loss-streak busting win over New Mexico State weren’t enough — Saturday’s emphatic 34-15 victory over Conference USA foe Charlotte provided a clear sign that MacIntyre’s youthful team are growing up in a hurry.
“This team has been choosing to believe, because belief is a choice,” said MacIntyre. “It’s hard to build things in today’s work because everybody wants things in a hurry, we’re seeing a young team since Western Kentucky start growing up and realizing that they can, I’m really proud of the guys.