FAU's Schnellenberger to coach from box

Published Sep. 3, 2011 8:24 p.m. ET

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Florida Atlantic coach Howard Schnellenberger is moving from the sideline to an upstairs coaching box following hip pain and leg cramps.

Schnellenberger is making the switch for Saturday night's game at No. 22 Florida. The move comes a day after Schnellenberger was taken to a hospital near Port St. Lucie. The 77-year-old coach experienced severe discomfort in his surgically repaired hip during a bus ride to Gainesville. He says the trouble began when he started doing some hip rehabilitation exercises while the bus was stopped for repairs.

Schnellenberger had hip replacement surgery three weeks ago, shortly after he announced he'll retire from coaching following this season.