GW Ties All-Time FIU Hit Streak; More FIU in NFL

With his double off the center field wall this afternoon in Sessions Stadium in Jacksonville, FIU third baseman Garrett Wittels tied former Panthers outfielder Anthony Hicks for the all-time FIU hitting streak at 35 consecutive games.

With the hit, GW (left, thanks Sam Lewis photo) also broke the Sun Belt Conference's all-time hitting streak record. GW had been tied with former FIU third baseman Bryan Pullin at 34 games. When Hicks played at FIU, the Panthers were not members of the Sun Belt yet.

GW looks to own the all-time FIU mark on Friday by trying to get another base knock against ULM.

I didn't give you guys a play-by-play on GW's at-bats today, because I figure I was playing with the baseball gods yesterday and sure enough GW went 0 for 3 before Tuesday's game was cancelled due to rain.

As the old saying goes: "You don't [flock] with a streak." Of course, flock is not the exact word that goes in there, but this is a family blog.

ARMOND THE LION; SPOON A BENGAL OR SAINT?

Former FIU defensive lineman Armond Willis (right, thanks Alex J. Hernandez photo) has been invited to workout with the Detroit Lions. Nice to hear as Armond showed up at FIU from Tennessee as a walk-on 3 years ago and now is going to get his chance in the NFL.

Traded e-mails with Jeremiah Weatherspoon's agent today and he says Spoon will workout for the Cincinnati Bengals this week and possibly the New Orleans Saints next week. Should Spoon sign with the Bengals, then obviously there is no need to visit the Super Bowl champions off of Bourbon Street. Thanks, Jsuarez88.

Still nothing new on Scotty Bryant or Carlos Munera, who both should get some NFL looks in my opinion.

BARK AT THE SOFTBALL PARK

The FIU softball team is hosting a "Bark at the Park" for their doubleheader against ULM on Saturday at 2 p.m. All dogs get in with their owner for $3 and water and pooper scooper will be provided.

DAZZLERS AUDITIONS

While dogs are in the stands on Saturday at the softball game, beauties will be auditioning to be part of the Golden Dazzlers squad for the 2010-11 FIU sports season. I've been invited by the Dazzlers to watch the tryouts on Saturday afternoon and will have photos for you on here next week.

Comments

[WesFIU]

You are one lucky man to get invited to the Dazzlers audition Pete! By any chance are you allowed to bring a guest, because I would be willing to go with you. lol

[Roman]

I knew that Valentine's Day card to the Dazzlers would work wonders this year.....see you there buddy boy :) LOL

[Miri]

Bark at the Park is a great idea! :)

[kjharris02]

Congrats to Armond and Jeremiah!!! Hope to see you in the NFL...Good luck!

[roary]

make us proud guys. The NFL is a once in a lifetime opportunity; make it count!!

[FIUer]

All I can say is...gdamn.

[FIUer]

Can I be #20?

[Quijote]

Lots of action going around the #19 tag.

Excellent choice Pete.

[Philadelphia House]

Alright, when will be the try outs for dazzlers?