From the award-winning Seminole Productions:
Seminole fans, make sure to tune in this Saturday, Feb. 9 as two new episodes of "FSU First Look" hit the air on Sun Sports. First at 11:30 a.m., "FSU First Look" will preview both the men's and women's golf teams, and also the sand volleyball team. That show will re-air at 7:30 p.m. followed at 8 p.m. by another "FSU First Look" highlighting the men's and women's tennis teams. "FSU First Look" is an award-winning series of shows dedicated to previewing Florida State athletic teams. The shows are produced by Seminole Productions for Fox Sports. This series of shows has won numerous awards and has even been nominated for an Emmy.
Also airing throughout the month of February is "Seminole GameTime: Orange Bowl." This show is an all-access behind-the-scenes look at the Seminole football team as they live it up in South Florida and ring in the new year with a BCS Bowl victory. Seminole GameTime, which is Seminole Productions' series of exclusive behind-the-scenes shows, has also won numerous awards and has gathered an Emmy nomination as well.
Florida State is tied with LSU for the most invitees to the 2013 NFL Combine (hat tip to @GMLane). Thirteen former FSU football player are scheduled to work out and be tested in front of NFL general managers, executives, coaches and scouts.
Here's the list of former 'Noles invited (with the camp number they'll wear included):
Brandon Jenkins (DL20)
EJ Manuel (QB09)
Tank Carradine (DL07)
Dustin Hopkins (PK06)
Greg Reid (DB35)
Bjoern Werner (DL47)
Everett Dawkins (DL08)
Rodney Smith (WO30)
Xavier Rhodes (DB36)
Chris Thompson (RB32)
Menelik Watson (OL54)
Lonnie Pryor (RB26)
Nick Moody (LB22)
The combine will be held Feb. 23-26 and will air on NFL Network.
Watson and Hopkins will work out Feb. 23; Manuel, Thompson, Pryor and Smith will work out Feb. 24; Jenkins, Carradine, Werner, Dawkins and Moody will work out Feb. 25; Rhodes and Reid will work out on Feb. 26.
UPDATE: According to National Football Scouting, FSU's 13 invitees are the most the program has sent to the combine since 2001 when 14 'Noles worked out in Indianapolis.
Florida State's annual pro day, which this year should be quite popular among NFL executives, coaches and scouts, is set for March 19 on campus.
As announced by the FSU Sports Information Office Monday, spring practice will then start for the 'Noles March 20. The spring game is slated for April 13.
*All dates are tentative and subject to change.
Football
Make plans for Jimbo Fisher's National signing day party on February 6th at the Tallahassee Car Museum. It is open to anyone (18 years and up). Hear from the new coaches and learn about the newest Seminoles. To purchase tickets and learn more click Signing Day
Men's Basketball
The Noles split this week's games defeating Maryland on another Michael Snaer buzzer beater, then fell at home to #5 Duke. The Noles hit the road for two games this week- Tuesday at Georgia Tech (9pm tip) and on Saturday vs. Wake Forest at 12 noon. The team needs your support and a TRUE home court advantage. Follow the Noles on social media. Twitter @FSU_MBasketball and like the Facebook page.
Women's Basketball
Led by junior forward Natasha Howard's double-double, the 19th ranked Florida State women's basketball team (18-4, 8-3 in the ACC) picked up its ninth consecutive win over Clemson, 83-61, on Sunday at the Tucker Center. Howard, who scored 19 points and grabbed 11 boards, became the 28th Seminole to score 1,000 career points when she drilled a free throw at the 11:01 mark in the first half. The Seminoles will hit the road this Sunday as they face the Miami Hurricanes for a 2:05pm tip in Coral Gables. The Garnet and Gold will return home Thursday, February 14th at 7pm as they host the NC State Wolf Pack for Paint it Pink. If you haven't already done so, make sure you like our Facebook page today and help us #MakeItCountFSU!
Women's Tennis
For the first time since 2009, the 29th ranked Florida State women's tennis team defeated USF. The Seminoles conquered three ranked opponents between singles and doubles to capture a 6-1 victory at the USF Varsity Tennis Courts. The Seminoles will take a little break from competition before returning home for two matches. Florida State will host UCF on Feb. 15 before taking on Georgia State on Feb. 17
Men's Tennis
The No. 29 Florida State men's tennis team (9-1) had a successful Saturday by defeating both FAU and Mercer 7-0. The Seminoles went on to win 18 of 18 matches and only lost two sets on the day. The last time the team started with a 9-1 record was in 2010. Florida State takes on No. 11 Florida next Saturday at noon, Free pizza will be provide while supplies last and the first 20 fans will receive a free tshirt!
Softball
The 24th ranked softball team opens up their 2103 season this weekend. The Noles take on FAMU, Friday at 6pm. On Saturday the Noles take on UNF (12pm) and on Sunday Bethune Cookman (1pm) and Jacksonville (5pm). Come out to the Seminole Softball complex- Admission is FREE!
Baseball
Mark your calendars. Whataburger Florida State Baseball Fan Day is Saturday February 9th at 11am. Starts in Haggard Plaza with autographs with a scrimmage to follow.
Spear-It-Rewards
Noles fans join the newest program www.fsuspearitrewards.com and participate in the social rewards program.
Florida State All-American defensive back/NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders had a pretty memorable commercial air during the Super Bowl Sunday night. Here he is as "Leon Sandcastle":
Florida State's EJ Manuel and Dustin Hopkins recently competed in the Quicken Loans All-Star Challenge at Cowboys Stadium and the event will air Saturday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Rumor has it, FSU's all-time pass efficiency leader had a great showing in the accuracy contest against fellow quarterbacks Mike Glennon, Jordan Rodgers and Ryan Nassib.
Here are some photos of the event, courtesy of Steve Woltmann:
