MIAMI (May 29, 2019) – Next up in our Q&A series with FIU football is wide receiver Austin Maloney. The Panther is coming off one of his best seasons at FIU, after earning a spot on the Conference USA Honorable Mention Team as a wideout and for his efforts in the return game. 

A Miami native, Maloney has appeared in 38 games in three seasons with FIU. The wideout hauled in 610 yards on 30 catches and five scores last season, making Maloney FIU's top returning receiver for 2019.  Maloney is now preparing for his senior season at FIU, as he took time to sit down with FIUSports.com for a little back-and-forth Q&A.

Q: What's it like playing for Coach Butch Davis?
A: "Coach Davis is an amazing coach and an even better person. Every time you step on that field you want to give it your all for the man."

Q: What was your favorite moment from last season? 
A: "Favorite moment was rushing the field with my brothers after the win over Toledo in the Bahamas Bowl."

Q: What do you need to do this offseason for the team to be better?
A: "Being accountable, giving 100% effort on and off the field."
 
Q: Who is the hardest DB to go against in practice? 
A: "Stantley Thomas-Oliver III and Isaiah Brown are the best DBs I'm going to face all year. Both are freak athletes and they compete to the highest level, so I know when I go against either of them I'm getting the best work out of the two."  

Q: What goals do you have after FIU? 
A: "Pursue my dreams playing on the next level."
 
Q: Describe your fashion style.
A: "Sporty and laid back." 

Q: Favorite food establishment in Miami? 
A: "Shake Shack."
 
Q: What would your rap name be? 
A: "Magic Malone"

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Entering its 18th year of football in 2019, the FIU Panthers are coming off a program-best nine wins a season ago. FIU capped 2018 with a 35-32 victory over Toledo in the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl to finish the season 9-4 overall. Under legendary head coach Butch Davis, the Panthers have earned back-to-back bowl appearances and 17 wins in the last two years.
 
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