May 2011 Archives
It's official, we have reached double-digit days in the countdown to the kickoff of FSU's 2011 college football season.
Here is your first chance to see the ring that Jostens has created to celebrate the 2010 Florida State football season. On one side the Chick-Fil-A Bowl championship is celebrated and on the other side the Seminoles wins over Miami and Florida are commemorated. Tell us what you think of the ring in the comments section below.
In honor of the release of The Hangover Part II, here's a classic scene (and probably the only one in the entire movie appropriate enough to post here) from the unforgettable original flick.
Florida State Baseball Coach Mike Martin's comments on the season-ending injury sustained by San Francisco Giants' catcher and former Seminole All-American Buster Posey:
"It's just devastating to all of us. I just saw one of the executives of the Giants who showed me the picture. There's no excuse for a guy to get hit when he's not in the batter's box. It's uncalled for. If he's blocking the plate it's a different story."
Martin also said he's confident Posey will do whatever is necessary to return to All-Star ability, citing his passion for the game and tremendous work ethic that extends beyond the playing field.
Join Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor, Layne Herdt and Scott Kotick for the latest edition of the Doak Insider Podcast.
On this episode of the Doak Insider Podcast the guys preview the third home game against Oklahoma, they offer their thoughts on the Big 12 keeping their name with just 10 teams and they preview the ACC baseball tournament in Durham, NC.
Doak Insider Podcast - May 26th
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Found this gem on the Internet today. Someone with the necessary Adobe Photoshop skills created a fake EA Sports NCAA Football 12 cover featuring former Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder.
Click the photo to access a larger, printable version.
Here is your first look at the 2011 Chrisitian Ponder NFL Rookie card from Topps. Click here for more photos from the 2011 NFL Rookie Premiere.
Is the Ultimate Warrior insane? You bet he is.
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Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/andy_staples/05/24/post-spring-top-25/index.html#ixzz1NI1DDx00
Below is a look at headlines regarding Florida State athletics from across the country:
Baseball:
Breaking down Pool B: Peeking at FSU's ACC tourney competition
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/2011/05/breaking-down-pool-a-peeking-at-fsus-acc-tourney-competition.html
Six Florida State players named to All-ACC baseball teams
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/2011/05/six-florida-state-players-named-to-all-acc-baseball-teams.html
ACC baseball tournament pairings set
http://acc.blogs.starnewsonline.com/22928/acc-baseball-tournament-pairings-set/
State of Florida again has some of country's top college baseball teams
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/os-florida-college-baseball-teams-20110522,0,1116418.story
Football:
Florida State assistant Eddie Gran backs up Jimbo Fisher in S. Florida
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/colleges/seminoles/
Former Florida State quarterbacks set to team up
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/2011/05/former-florida-state-quarterbacks-set-to-team-up-in-minnesota.html
Chris Weinke: Calling new signals
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/122426774.html
Chris Weinke becoming a quarterback guru
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/23/chris-weinke-becoming-a-quarterback-guru/related
FSU Football Spring Review/Fall Preview
http://www.accsports.com/teams/florida-state/2011052210436/fsu-football-spring-reviewfall-preview.php
ACC breakout players: Florida State
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/25067/acc-breakout-players-florida-state
FSU's promise keeper
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/25052/fsus-promise-keeper
Brandon Jenkins 2012 NFL Draft prospect notes
http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2011/5/23/2183357/brandon-jenkins-2012-nfl-draft-prospect-notes
Breaking down Pool B: Peeking at FSU's ACC tourney competition
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.
Six Florida State players named to All-ACC baseball teams
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.
ACC baseball tournament pairings set
http://acc.blogs.
State of Florida again has some of country's top college baseball teams
http://www.orlandosentinel.
Football:
Florida State assistant Eddie Gran backs up Jimbo Fisher in S. Florida
http://www.tampabay.com/
Former Florida State quarterbacks set to team up
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.
Chris Weinke: Calling new signals
http://www.startribune.com/
Chris Weinke becoming a quarterback guru
http://profootballtalk.
FSU Football Spring Review/Fall Preview
http://www.accsports.com/
ACC breakout players: Florida State
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/
FSU's promise keeper
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/
Brandon Jenkins 2012 NFL Draft prospect notes
http://www.mockingthedraft.
Must have been a very busy day on the runways.
Below is a look at headlines regarding Florida State athletics from across the country:
Baseball:
Baseball is a form of therapy for FSU senior Stuart Tapley
http://jacksonville.com/sports/baseball/2011-05-23/story/baseball-form-therapy-fsu-senior-stuart-tapley#ixzz1NBRxOMeY
FSU drops weekend set to Clemson
http://www.fsunews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110523/FSVIEW02/110523019
Clemson knocks off Seminoles to take series
http://www.fsunews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110521/FSVIEW02/110521007
'Noles drop game two to Clemson, 7-4
http://www.fsunews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110520/FSVIEW02/110520015
Kenneth Smith Tapley Jr.: His optimism inspired a group of Little League champs
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/obituaries/os-obituary-ken-tapley-20110520,0,7551723.story
FSU Baseball Honors Seniors
http://www.wctv.tv/sports/headlines/FSU_Baseball_Honors_Seniors_122399794.html
Football:
Insider's Summer Stock series
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?id=6573505
Video: Florida State roundtable
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/25035/video-florida-state-roundtable
My vote: Can't-miss league game
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/24972/my-vote-cant-miss-league-game
Q&A With Jimbo Fisher During Lakeland Visit
http://www.theledger.com/article/20110520/NEWS/110529947/1341/sports19?Title=Q-A-With-Jimbo-Fisher-During-Lakeland-Visit
Giving them something to talk about
http://www.fsunews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110523/FSVIEW02/110523018
Offensive coordinator James Coley fills in for Jimbo Fisher at area Seminoles events
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/seminoles/offensive-coordinator-james-coley-fills-in-for-jimbo-1490106.html
Las Vegas Locos: Former Florida State Quarterback Inks Deal at Tight End
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/707842-las-vegas-locos-former-florida-state-quarterback-inks-deal-at-tight-end
Golf:
Negron finishes 45th at NCAA
http://www.fsunews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110523/FSVIEW02/110523022
'Noles fall short of NCAA Tournament
http://www.fsunews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110523/FSVIEW02/110523021
Softball:
FSU eliminated after loss to Georgia
http://www.fsunews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110523/FSVIEW02/110523020
Georgia ousts FSU, advances to softball super regional
http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/georgia-ousts-fsu-advances-954318.html
Gomez shining for FSU
http://www.lakecityreporter.com/articles/2011/05/21/sports/doc4dd73305b67e5059495078.txt
Florida State eliminates UAB in NCAA Softball Regional
http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/05/florida_state_eliminates_uab_i.html
Baseball is a form of therapy for FSU senior Stuart Tapley
http://jacksonville.com/
FSU drops weekend set to Clemson
http://www.fsunews.com/apps/
Clemson knocks off Seminoles to take series
http://www.fsunews.com/apps/
'Noles drop game two to Clemson, 7-4
http://www.fsunews.com/apps/
Kenneth Smith Tapley Jr.: His optimism inspired a group of Little League champs
http://www.orlandosentinel.
FSU Baseball Honors Seniors
http://www.wctv.tv/sports/
Football:
Insider's Summer Stock series
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/
Video: Florida State roundtable
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/
My vote: Can't-miss league game
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/
Q&A With Jimbo Fisher During Lakeland Visit
http://www.theledger.com/
Giving them something to talk about
http://www.fsunews.com/apps/
Offensive coordinator James Coley fills in for Jimbo Fisher at area Seminoles events
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/
Las Vegas Locos: Former Florida State Quarterback Inks Deal at Tight End
http://bleacherreport.com/
Golf:
Negron finishes 45th at NCAA
http://www.fsunews.com/apps/
'Noles fall short of NCAA Tournament
http://www.fsunews.com/apps/
Softball:
FSU eliminated after loss to Georgia
http://www.fsunews.com/apps/
Georgia ousts FSU, advances to softball super regional
http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/
Gomez shining for FSU
http://www.lakecityreporter.
Florida State eliminates UAB in NCAA Softball Regional
http://www.al.com/sports/
On Wednesday we brought you college baseball jousting during a rain delay between High Point and Radford. Now the Clemson Tigers are joining the mix with their own version of human bowling.
Even for a TV show gimmick taking a punch from Manny Pacquiao is insane.
One of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, Macho Man Randy Savage, has died in a car accident in Tampa, FL. The only saving grace is that the Macho Man will be reunited with the first lady of professional wrestling and former wife, Miss Elizabeth.
We will never forget the Macho King or when the Mega Powers Exploded. Please leave your condolences below:
Below is a look at headlines regarding Florida State athletics from across the country:
Baseball:
Florida State claims Atlantic Division title with win over Clemson
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/2011/05/8353.html
After emotional month, Orlando native Stuart Tapley returns to FSU's lineup
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/2011/05/8358.html
Seminoles take game one of series from Tigers
http://www.fsunews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110519/FSVIEW02/110519012
Football:
Scouting FSU's schedule: A look at Wake Forest's spring
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/2011/05/scouting-fsus-schedule-a-look-at-wake-forests-spring.html
My vote: ACC's disappointing team in 2011
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/24964/my-vote-accs-disappointing-team-in-2011
My vote: 2011 ACC champ
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/24956/my-vote-2011-acc-champ
Bowden doesn't miss game
http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/college/2011-05-18/bowden-doesnt-miss-game
Softball:
Softball playoffs take GSU through UGA
http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-state/softball-playoffs-take-gsu-951590.html
Florida State claims Atlantic Division title with win over Clemson
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.
After emotional month, Orlando native Stuart Tapley returns to FSU's lineup
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.
Seminoles take game one of series from Tigers
http://www.fsunews.com/apps/
Football:
Scouting FSU's schedule: A look at Wake Forest's spring
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.
My vote: ACC's disappointing team in 2011
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/
My vote: 2011 ACC champ
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/
Bowden doesn't miss game
http://chronicle.augusta.com/
Softball:
Softball playoffs take GSU through UGA
http://www.ajc.com/sports/
Coach Sue Semrau recently participated in a Meals on Wheels event in Tallahassee:
Join Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor and Scott Kotick for the latest edition of the Doak Insider Podcast.
On this episode of the Doak Insider Podcast the guys preview the second home game against Charleston Southern, they offer their thoughts on Deion Sanders Hall of Fame selection and Scott Kotick previews the FSU vs. Clemson baseball series.
Doak Insider Podcast - May 19th
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The NBA draft lottery was held last night with the Cleveland Cavaliers securing the number one overall pick. But the real question is where will Florida State junior Chris Singleton go in the draft. SI.com's Sam Amick has Chris headed to Houston:
The Rockets are well aware that they must improve defensively. Grabbing one of college basketball's best defenders would help on that front, as the void on the perimeter remains after the loss of Shane Battier in a midseason trade with Memphis.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/sam_amick/05/17/mock.draft.1/index.html#ixzz1MjOBu5Jv
| PICK | TEAM | POSITION | PLAYER | CLASS | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | ||
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| Jr. | 6-9 | 225 |
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/sam_amick/05/17/mock.draft.1/index.html#ixzz1MjOBu5Jv
While High Point and Radford were stalled in a rain delay they decided to have a human jousting match. Very clever idea.
Remember Jared Lorenzen? The former Kentucky and NY Giants quarterback is back in action with the UIFL River Monsters. He has packed on a few pounds since his playing days in the NFL.
Below is a look at headlines regarding Florida State athletics from across the country:
Football:
FSU's Sanders Elected to College Football Hall of Fame
http://www.theledger.com/article/20110517/NEWS/110519484/1341/sports19?Title=UF-s-Alvarez-FSU-s-Sanders-Elected-to-College-Football-Hall-of-Fame
FSU's Deion Sanders, Florida's Carlos Alvarez elected to College Football Hall of Fame
http://jacksonville.com/sports/college/florida-gators/2011-05-17/story/fsus-deion-sanders-floridas-carlos-alvarez-elected#ixzz1MiCym7j4
About time for 'Prime Time:' Ex-FSU star in College Hall
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/2011/05/about-time-for-prime-time-ex-fsu-star-in-college-hall.html
Jimbo Fisher: it's best FSU embraces expectations early
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/2011/05/jimbo-fisher-its-best-fsu-embraces-expectations-early.html
FSU's Deion Sanders enters College Football Hall of Fame
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/seminoles/os-deion-sanders-hall-of-fame-0518-20110517,0,7850043.story
FSU's Deion Sanders to join CFB HOF
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/24991/fsus-deion-sanders-to-join-cfb-hof
Prime Time 'snub' rectified as HOF unveils '11 class
http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/17/prime-time-snub-rectified-as-hof-unveils-11-class/related
Men's Basketball:
With coaching turnover, departure of ex-signees just business as usual
http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/d1scourse/2011/may/16/with-coaching-turnover-departure-of-ex-signees/
FSU's Sanders Elected to College Football Hall of Fame
http://www.theledger.com/
FSU's Deion Sanders, Florida's Carlos Alvarez elected to College Football Hall of Fame
http://jacksonville.com/
About time for 'Prime Time:' Ex-FSU star in College Hall
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.
Jimbo Fisher: it's best FSU embraces expectations early
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.
FSU's Deion Sanders enters College Football Hall of Fame
http://www.orlandosentinel.
FSU's Deion Sanders to join CFB HOF
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/
Prime Time 'snub' rectified as HOF unveils '11 class
http://collegefootballtalk.
Men's Basketball:
With coaching turnover, departure of ex-signees just business as usual
http://www.washingtontimes.
Sean Mooney, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase with his bodyguard Virgil and Axe and Smash Demolition. With this much talent we couldn't pass on this promo for Pro Wrestling Wednesday.
As a kid growing up in Orlando there was nothing better than watching the space shuttle lift off. Being able to walk outside and seeing the shuttle lift off was something I took for granted until I moved away from Orlando and now have to watch the last few launches online.
I for one will miss watching the shuttle launches when they conclude this summer. Until then let's enjoy.
Endeavour Lifts Off on its Last Mission from spacevideo on Vimeo.
Last week we featured the two clowns jumping on the monster water balloon. Today we have a hummingbird slowed down to 1/4 the speed.
The reason the original cast is back for this adventure is because NONE of them have worked since the original movie debuted seven years ago.
Here's a played-out pseudo joke that I've been telling since 2002 when I moved from Orlando to Tallahassee for my freshman year at Florida State: "The only reason I came to FSU is because of Deion Sanders."
That may not be 100 percent accurate but a lot of truth is said in jest. And even though I ultimately chose FSU over other schools because of a variety of factors, there is no denying that Sanders is the primary reason I began following the Seminoles back in the late 1980s when I was a kid. It was his flair and other-worldly ability in the garnet and gold that drew me to the 'Noles. He made every play exciting.
I met my wife at Florida State and we had a daughter in Tallahassee. In a weird way, I may have never met her had Sanders not gone to FSU.
Today Sanders, who will forever be considered one of the greatest football players of all time, was finally inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. So here's a heartfelt congratulations to Prime Time.
And an even bigger thank you for being a Seminole.
Here is a picture of two things on the corner of my desk:
Deion and the place his meteoric career began.
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Below is a look at headlines regarding Florida State athletics from across the country:
Football:
Point/Counterpoint: Protecting EJ Manuel
http://www.examiner.com/florida-state-seminoles-in-tallahassee/point-counterpoint-protecting-ej-manuel
ACC poll: Who will win the conference?
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post?id=24824
Point/Counterpoint: Protecting EJ Manuel
http://www.examiner.com/
ACC poll: Who will win the conference?
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/
What a great way to start your Monday.
Last month we showed you the Water Jet Pack and I thought this was something I would like. Well you can go ahead and scratch that. Forget about being tethered to a line in the water, I want to fly over the Grand Canyon.
I've got a fever. And no, the only prescription I need is not more cowbell.
It's right around this time every year -- when there is no more football, the NBA playoffs are drawing closer and closer to an end and soon all we will have is a never-ending onslaught of regular-season baseball (seriously, you know you're season is way too long when a star player taking a day off is common practice) -- that I start jonesing for a little EA Sports NCAA Football.
I own a Playstation 3 but all it really happens to be is a glorified DVD/Blu-Ray player. The only game I ever own is NCAA football. I buy it brand new every year and then sell it on Half.com right after the BCS bowl games. It's a cycle that never gets old (except for maybe my wife ... I love you!).
Anyway, each year the game promises new features and updates. And while sometimes the yearly additions lack much in the way of being something truly exciting, NCAA 2012 is likely to be different. This year, EA Sports has smartly added several football traditions that have never been featured before, including the addition of Osceola and Renegade.
Check out this rather long video to see what I am talking about. Actual footage of the game starts at the 1:40 mark and the sheer awesomeness of a Saturday in Tallahassee begins at the 2:30 clip.
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Seems like things are going from bad to worse for Tiger Woods. After having a stirring comeback at the Masters he has been sidelined with a knee injury for the past month.
Woods was back in the field for The Players and started his round this morning. Did you catch that, "was in the field this morning." Woods pulled out of The Players after an un-Tiger-like +6 on the front nine.
I am afraid we will never see this kind of magic from Woods again.
Workers continue to prepare the Florida State practice fields on Thursday, May 12th.
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This offseason, Vince Young has company three to four days a week that, according to a Houston television station, includes Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. "It's been that way," Young said Tuesday. "Adrian and the other guys are here to work. It's a good time out here then we lift together, eat lunch, bond and build chemistry. Keeping that football brotherhood is what it's all about." Young said his surgically repaired thumb is 100 percent, and he's looking forward to the next step in his NFL career, wherever that might be. "I am feeling really good," Young said. "Dr. [Thomas] Hunt in Alabama did a great job getting me back out here. I'm getting my shoulder stronger too. It's always good to throw with the guys and it's helping me a lot."
Read more: http://www.fannation.com/#ixzz1M9F2mpod
Below is a look at headlines regarding Florida State athletics from across the country:
Baseball:
Florida State baseball overwhelms Stetson 13-1
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/seminoles/os-florida-state-stetson-baseball-05120110510,0,5986385.story
Football:
Fisher can relate to Muschamp's year of transition
http://www2.tbo.com/sports/college-sports/2011/may/10/8/fisher-can-relate-to-muschamps-year-of-transition-ar-206244/
Miami tops FSU with ACC's stiffest nonconference schedule
http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2011-05-09/miami-tops-fsu-with-accs-stiffest-nonconference-schedule#ixzz1M3Iw65FP
Catching Up With: Former college football coach and Easton native Chuck Amato
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/05/catching_up_with_former_colleg.html
Ponder was a fan of Elway, is a fan of Mauer
http://www.foxsportsnorth.com/05/09/11/Ponder-was-a-fan-of-Elway-is-a-fan-of-Ma/landing_mnvikings.html?blockID=519779&feedID=3697
Men's Basketball:
Teel Time: ACC basketball coaching tenures lag behind
http://www.dailypress.com/sports/teel-blog/dp-teel-time-acc-basketball-coaching-tenures-lag-behind--20110509,0,5889345.story?track=rss
Florida State baseball overwhelms Stetson 13-1
http://www.orlandosentinel.
Football:
Fisher can relate to Muschamp's year of transition
http://www2.tbo.com/sports/
Miami tops FSU with ACC's stiffest nonconference schedule
http://aol.sportingnews.com/
Catching Up With: Former college football coach and Easton native Chuck Amato
http://www.lehighvalleylive.
Ponder was a fan of Elway, is a fan of Mauer
http://www.foxsportsnorth.com/
Men's Basketball:
Teel Time: ACC basketball coaching tenures lag behind
http://www.dailypress.com/
Join Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor and Scott Kotick for the latest edition of the Doak Insider Podcast.
On this episode of the Doak Insider Podcast the guys are preview the home opener against Louisiana-Monroe, they offer their thoughts on the first three game times, discuss the Russell Wilson saga and Scott Kotick previews the FSU vs. NC State baseball series.
Doak Insider Podcast - May 11th
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Seems like Harley either forgot what he was going to say or it took him some time to spit out the name Kabuki. I wonder if he ever had to pay the $25,000?
News broke earlier today that the king of the NCAA basketball tournament play-by-play Gus Johnson is heading to Fox. No more of the ultra exciting moments that Gus was famous for. The only people that are left hurting are the fans of college basketball.
Don't get me wrong Gus is a good football announcer, but this guy made the NCAA Tournament fun to watch. You always hoped that he would be calling the game for your team because it added something exciting to the broadcast.
Often imitated, never duplicated. We will miss you next March Gus!
Below is a look at headlines regarding Florida State athletics from across the country:
Football
OrlandoSentinel.com - Former FSU Center Ryan McMahon remains patient while NFL lockout persists: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/seminoles/os-ryan-mcmahon-0510-20110509,0,2358100.story
BleacherReport.com - 2012 NFL Mock Draft: Todd McShay Says New York Jets Add Pass Rush Help: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/694124-2012-nfl-mock-draft-grading-todd-mcshays-first-2012-mock-draft/entry/79708-2012-nfl-mock-draft-todd-mcshay-says-new-york-jets-add-pass-rush-help
Workers continue to prepare the Florida State practice fields as they started to lay sod on Tuesday, May 10th.
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Came across this from Jake Trotter in the Oklahoman newspaper. They have the Florida State game listed as the toughest game the Sooners will play this season:
• 1. at Florida State (Sept. 17): Florida State has eight starters back on either side of the ball and closed out last season on fire, beating SEC East champ South Carolina in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. Oh, and the Seminoles have this game circled and highlighted on their calendars after getting thumped by 30 points in Norman last year.
"Every time I'm working out, I think about Oklahoma," cornerback Greg Reid told ESPN.com a couple of months ago. By winning in Tallahassee, the Sooners will have the inside track to the national title game. But this will be the toughest nonconference test of the Bob Stoops era.
The Washington Wizards unveiled a new logo and uniforms today. What do you think?
In his latest article on CBSSports.com, Tony Barnhart shares his insights on why this could be the year that Florida State returns to national prominence:
Every year I take a flyer on a team I think could surprise a lot of people. A year ago it was North Carolina, and if the Tar Heels had gotten everybody on the field (nine NFL draft choices) I might have been right. This year my wild-card team is Florida State. E.J. Manuel will fill in very nicely at quarterback for Christian Ponder. The backfield is deep. The defense is athletic. Did I mention that the Seminoles host Oklahoma on Sept. 17?
Is this the year Florida State wins another ACC championship and gets back into the discussion for the national title?
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| E.J. Manuel could nicely replace Christian Ponder at Florida State. (Getty Images) |
To read the rest of Tony's Top 10, click the link below:
http://www.cbssports.com/#!/collegefootball/story/15046769/tonys-top-10-burning-questions-about-the-acc
CBSSports.com Senior Writer Dennis Dodd has the Seminoles at #8 in his post-spring Top 25.
8. Florida State: Figure on a second consecutive 10-win season (at least) and an ACC title. After a long wait, the 'Noles emerge again on the national stage. 2011 MVP: Brandon Jenkins. Previous rank: 11
For the complete Top 25, click the link below:
http://www.cbssports.com/#!/collegefootball/story/15046344/postspring-top-25-never-too-soon-to-anoint-sooners
Less than two weeks after being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings, former Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder is the newest member of the FatHead lineup.
Please post your best caption for the picture below. We will post the best entries on Seminoles.com.
Came across this video of Christian Ponder at a celebrity golf tournament this past weekend. I will refrain from naming the tournament host based on his allegiance to a certain school in the state of Florida.
One thing that did catch my attention is that if Ponder is going for the tank top look on the golf course he would be the perfect person to play Lincoln Hawk in the remake of "Over The Top" Watch both videos below and see if you agree.
Baseball:
OrlandoSentinel.com - Florida State takes series finale from UCF
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/seminoles/os-florida-state-ucf-baseball-0509-20110508,0,6161091.story
OrlandoSentinel.com - UCF outlasts Florida State for big bounce back win
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/seminoles/os-florida-ucf-baseball-20110507,0,7829847.story
OrlandoSentinel.com - Florida State pitcher Sean Gilmartin gets run support, blowout win over UCF
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/knights/os-florida-state-ucf-baseball-0507-20110506,0,4334170.story
Football:
ESPN.com - ACC poised for even stronger 2012 draft?
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/24679/acc-poised-for-even-stronger-2012-draft
OrlandoSentinel.com - Florida State takes series finale from UCF
http://www.orlandosentinel.
OrlandoSentinel.com - UCF outlasts Florida State for big bounce back win
http://www.orlandosentinel.
OrlandoSentinel.com - Florida State pitcher Sean Gilmartin gets run support, blowout win over UCF
http://www.orlandosentinel.
Football:
ESPN.com - ACC poised for even stronger 2012 draft?
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/24679/acc-poised-for-even-stronger-2012-draft
Below is a look at headlines regarding Florida State athletics from across the country:
Football:
ESPN.com - Florida State spring wrap
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/24305/florida-state-spring-wrap
ESPN.com - Spring shoes to fill: Florida State
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/24618/spring-shoes-to-fill-florida-state
ESPN.com - Schlabach's top 25: FSU No. 3
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/24616/schlabachs-top-25-fsu-no-3
CBSSports.com - What I learned this spring: ACC Atlantic
http://eye-on-collegefootball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/24156338/29005354
TwinCities.com - Bob Sansevere: On and on with former Vikings QB Brad Johnson
http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_17978637?nclick_check=1
StarTribune.com - Will Ponder start on Day 1? That depends
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/121058304.html
USAToday.com - Spring football recap of the Atlantic Coast Conference
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/campusrivalry/post/2011/05/acc-spring-football-notes/1
ESPN.com - Post-spring power rankings
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/24654/post-spring-power-rankings
ESPN.com - What we learned this spring
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/24649/what-we-learned-this-spring-2
ESPN.com - Spring marks fresh start for many in ACC
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/24647/spring-marks-fresh-start-for-many-in-acc
ESPN.com - Best of spring
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/24657/best-of-spring
ESPN.com - Florida State spring wrap
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/
ESPN.com - Spring shoes to fill: Florida State
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/
ESPN.com - Schlabach's top 25: FSU No. 3
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/
CBSSports.com - What I learned this spring: ACC Atlantic
http://eye-on-collegefootball.
TwinCities.com - Bob Sansevere: On and on with former Vikings QB Brad Johnson
http://www.twincities.com/
StarTribune.com - Will Ponder start on Day 1? That depends
http://www.startribune.com/
USAToday.com - Spring football recap of the Atlantic Coast Conference
http://content.usatoday.com/
ESPN.com - Post-spring power rankings
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/
ESPN.com - What we learned this spring
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/
ESPN.com - Spring marks fresh start for many in ACC
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/
ESPN.com - Best of spring
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/
The coolest part of this video is near the end when it pops!
Join Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor, Layne Herdt and Scott Kotick for the latest edition of the Doak Insider Podcast.
On this episode of the Doak Insider Podcast the guys are letting fans of the Florida State Seminoles on Facebook weigh-in on the winners and losers of the NFL Draft. They discuss Ponder to the Vikings as well as Hudson and White's NFL teams and preview the FSU vs. UCF baseball series.
Doak Insider Podcast - May 5th
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Below is a look at headlines regarding Florida State athletics from across the country:
Football
1st Round Pick - QB Christian Ponder
http://www.vikings.com/news/draft/2011/draft-picks/christian-ponder.html
Meet the Pick: QB Christian Ponder, Video #2
http://www.vikings.com/index.html
Ponder's Splits Refute Critics
http://blog.vikings.com/2011/05/02/ponder%E2%80%99s-splits-refute-critics/
Behind the numbers: How does Christian Ponder stack up with Brett Favre?
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/2011/05/behind-the-numbers-how-does-christian-ponder-stack-up-with-brett-favre.html
1st Round Pick - QB Christian Ponder
http://www.vikings.com/news/
Meet the Pick: QB Christian Ponder, Video #2
http://www.vikings.com/index.
Ponder's Splits Refute Critics
http://blog.vikings.com/2011/
Behind the numbers: How does Christian Ponder stack up with Brett Favre?
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.
This guy makes a barehand catch while holding his kid...nice work!
Below is a look at headlines regarding Florida State athletics from across the country:
Baseball
Patient Florida State rallies past JU 8-5
http://jacksonville.com/sports/baseball/2011-05-03/story/patient-florida-state-rallies-past-ju-8-5
Examining Florida State's win over Jacksonville
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/2011/05/examining-florida-states-win-over-jacksonville.html
Bidding open on game-worn jerseys from Florida State's ALS game
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/2011/05/bidding-open-on-game-worn-jerseys-from-florida-states-als-game.html
Florida State freshman David Trexler set to pitch Tuesday
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/2011/05/florida-state-freshman-david-trexler-set-to-pitch-tuesday.html
M/W Tennis
Florida State's tennis teams earn NCAA tournament berths
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/2011/05/florida-states-tennis-teams-earn-ncaa-tournament-berths.html
Football
A (West Virginia) catch-up with former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/2011/05/a-west-virginia-catch-up-with-former-florida-state-coach-bobby-bowden.html
Patient Florida State rallies past JU 8-5
http://jacksonville.com/
Examining Florida State's win over Jacksonville
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.
Bidding open on game-worn jerseys from Florida State's ALS game
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.
Florida State freshman David Trexler set to pitch Tuesday
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.
M/W Tennis
Florida State's tennis teams earn NCAA tournament berths
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.
Football
A (West Virginia) catch-up with former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.
Starting a new weekly feature where we find some of the crazy, old time wrestling highlights from years past. Have a suggestion for next week? Leave your comments below.
This from the latest Way-Too-Early preseason Top 25 by ESPN.com writer Mark Schlabach:
3. Florida State Seminoles (Previous ranking: 3)
Myriad injuries on the offensive line thwarted FSU's offense during the spring, but quarterback E.J. Manuel looked ready to replace departed starter Christian Ponder on a full-time basis. The Seminoles might also start reaping the rewards of back-to-back nationally ranked recruiting classes. Linebackers Telvin Smith, Christian Jones and Nigel Terrell and safety Lamarcus Joyner looked like big-time impact players on defense. FSU's conference schedule is favorable -- it doesn't play Georgia Tech, North Carolina or Virginia Tech during the regular season -- and a Sept. 17 home game against Oklahoma might determine whether it's a legitimate BCS title contender.
3. Florida State Seminoles (Previous ranking: 3)Myriad injuries on the offensive line thwarted FSU's offense during the spring, but quarterback E.J. Manuel looked ready to replace departed starter Christian Ponder on a full-time basis. The Seminoles might also start reaping the rewards of back-to-back nationally ranked recruiting classes. Linebackers Telvin Smith, Christian Jones and Nigel Terrell and safety Lamarcus Joyner looked like big-time impact players on defense. FSU's conference schedule is favorable -- it doesn't play Georgia Tech, North Carolina or Virginia Tech during the regular season -- and a Sept. 17 home game against Oklahoma might determine whether it's a legitimate BCS title contender.
To see the complete top 25, click here.
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Below is a look at headlines regarding Florida State athletics from across the country:
Baseball
Baseball America.com: In The Dugout Sean Gilmartin, lhp, Florida State
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/college/weekend-preview/2011/2611660.html#dugout
Baseball America.com: In The Dugout Sean Gilmartin, lhp, Florida State
http://www.baseballamerica.
Orlando Sentinel: Florida State baseball up to 6th in USA Today/ESPN coaches' poll
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/2011/05/florida-state-baseball-up-to-6th-in-usa-todayespn-coaches-poll.html
Football
Orlando Sentinel: Florida State assistant Rick Trickett relieves Jimbo Fisher in Orlando
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/seminoles/os-florida-state-rick-trickett-orlando-tour-20110430,0,2972685.story
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.
Football
Orlando Sentinel: Florida State assistant Rick Trickett relieves Jimbo Fisher in Orlando
http://www.orlandosentinel.
Below is a look at headlines regarding Florida State athletics from across the country:
Football:
- Miami Herald - Chiefs take lineman Hudson in the second round
- ESPN.com - Ponder ACC's highest draft pick in '11
- ESPN.com - One good thing -- Florida State (Video)
- Vikings.com - Meet the Pick: QB Christian Ponder (Video)
- PostBulletin.com - After exhaustive research, Vikings are sold on Christian Ponder
- Sun-Sentinel.com - Christian Ponder ready to prove doubters wrong in Minnesota
Courtesy KCChiefs.com
Q: Did you spend much time with the Chiefs before the draft?
RODNEY HUDSON: "I did some at the Combine."
Q: You didn't come to Kansas City at all?
HUDSON: "No sir."
Q: Does this surprise you at all that you wound up here?
HUDSON: "I don't know if it surprised me, I am just excited for the opportunity."
Q: What do you know about the offensive line situation here?
HUDSON: "I don't know anything particularly, I am just trying to come in there and work hard."
Q: What position do you feel is best for you in the NFL, guard or center?
HUDSON: "I don't know. Whatever the coaches ask me to do I am just going to put all of my effort into it and be the best that I can."
Q: Which position do you play best?
HUDSON: "I played left guard at Florida State the most, I have been a four-year starter. I feel like I could play center also. Like I said, I am just going to come in and whatever they ask me to play, do it to the best of my ability."
Q: I read that you worked at a KFC to support your family. Can you tell me a little bit about that?
HUDSON: "Well, my mom was a single parent and my brother went off to college so it was just me and my mom. I got a job and helped out a little bit with some smaller bills."
Q: How long did you work there?
HUDSON: "From 11th till I went to college, so probably a year and a half to two years."
Q: So what did you do?
HUDSON: "I cooked."
Q: So do you cook pretty good chicken?
HUDSON: "Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah."
Q: How do you feel about having done that? Do you look back on that proudly?
HUDSON: "Yeah, it made me a better man. It made me grow up. I took on a lot of responsibility at a young age and it helped me out. It helped me become what I am today."
Q: What is your playing weigh right now?
HUDSON: "I played at Florida State at 285."
Q: Do you want to stay at that weight or bring that up or down? What are they telling you?
HUDSON: "I haven't heard anything specifically yet but whatever they ask me to be, that is what I am going to be."
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