Wearing this extremely big target has been a pointspread burden for FAU, whose Final Four run last spring has caused every foe to paint a target on the Owls' uniforms. A recent seven-game spread skid broken only by the narrowest of covers at midweek vs. Rice, suggests that despite many components still in the fold from last season. the bumpy ride likely continues. Remember, North Texas moved to the American from CUSA with FAU, played the Owls very close on both occasions last season, and themselves won the NIT. Now, the Mean Green fares well in the American, and G Jason Edwards (17 ppg) continues to excel, hitting 20+ each of the past two games. Play North Texas