Before the Sweet Sixteen run, many people had never even heard of Florida Gulf Coast University. CBS broadcasted a screen graphic that said "Florida Golf Coast University". San Diego State Head Coach Steve Fisher referred to FGCU as Florida State in the post game press conference. It was apparent that FGCU, or Florida GC according to CBS, was not getting the respect it deserved.
Just over a month later, thanks to the men's basketball team, FGCU is on the NCAA athletic map and the future is looking as bright as ever. There is talk of a football team sometime in the future and other FGCU teams are feeling the love from Fort Myers as well.
"We played Florida about a week ago and there were a ton of people there" said Nick Rivera, FGCU infielder "Our fan base is improving daily because of what they did and what we are continuing to do."
The campus book store sold out of FGCU gear in a matter of hours and the athletics website crashed as everyone went crazy for Dunk City but the Eagles don't want to be a one and done team.
"Everybody expects us to win next year. We’re going to have the X on our back" said Ken Kavanagh, FGCU athletic director.
"The role has changed a little bit. We’ve got to prepare that way" said Joe Dooley
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