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    In case you missed it last night, here's a GIF of Jameis Winston's head-turning throw form right field to third base in the FSU baseball team's win over Clemson. Full video of the throw can be seen below the GIF.

    Enjoy.

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    Lamarcus Joyner named to 2013 Lott IMPACT Watch List

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    Florida State senior cornerback Lamarcus Joyner has been named as one of 42 defensive players across college football to the 2013 Lott IMPACT Watch List. The award takes into consideration defensive performance as well as five traits as IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity. Joyner is one of seven ACC players to earn a spot on the list.

    Joyner is coming off a strong junior season in which he became one of the top safeties in the country. He elected this off-season to make the move to cornerback under new defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt.

    To view the complete press release on the league's seven watch-list players, click here to visit the ACC's website.

    Video: The best of Michael Snaer

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    Video: 2012 FSU Football Rewind - Boston College

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    Courtesy of Seminole Productions: Take a look back at Florida State's 51-7 victory over the Boston College Eagles.

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    Audio: Dustin Hopkins on The John Murphy Show

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    Former Florida State kicker and recent Buffalo Bills sixth-round draft selection Dustin Hopkins joined The John Murphy Show on Bills.com to discuss the start of his professional career. 

    Here's a full audio clip of Hopkins' appearance on the show:

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    Photos: Manuel, Rhodes with their new teams

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    Photo: Three 'Noles first rounders

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    ACC Spring Football Coaches Teleconference transcript

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    Here's a pretty funny spoof of "Gruden's QB Camp" by former Florida State quarterbacks Danny Kanell and EJ Manuel that aired on Unite. 

    Check out #KanellQBCamp:

     

    Video: Tank Carradine's 2013 pro workout

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    Less than five five months after tearing his ACL against Florida, FSU defensive end Tank Carradine held his own pro day in Cincinnati last weekend. Needless to say, his rehab has gone pretty well (hello, first round?).

     
     Hat tip to @JoshNorris and @SC_DougFarrar for sharing the video on Twitter.

    Photo: Jaguars unveil new uniforms

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    The Jacksonville Jaguars today unveiled some spiffy new uniforms from Nike.

    The Jags currently have one former FSU football player on their roster in rising second-year defensive back Mike Harris. 

    Minnesota, which features former 'Noles quarterback Christian Ponder as its starter, and the Miami Dolphins are scheduled to unveil their own new uniforms Thursday before the draft.

    Screen Shot: Jimbo Fisher on ESPN.com

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    2013 ACC NFL-Draft notes

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    Video: EJ Manuel's Google+ Hangout

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    The FSU Garnet and Gold Game in GIFs

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    Photo Gallery: 2013 FSU Spring Game

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    Check out some great photos of Florida State's annual Garnet and Gold Game on the official FSU football Facebook page.

    Video: 2012 FSU Football Rewind - USF

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    Courtesy of Seminole Productions: Take a look back at Florida State's 30-17 victory over the South Florida Bulls on September 29.

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    Courtesy of FSU Sports Information, here are the official statistics from the Seminoles' second spring scrimmage of the year:

    Passing:

    Jameis Winston - 8-of-15, 129 yards, INT

    Clint Trickett 17-of-28, 195 yards, 2 TDs

    Jacob Coker 10-of-17, 162 yards, INT

    Sean Maguire 8-of-15, 102 yards, TD

    Rushing:

    James Wilder Jr.: 13 carries, 69 yards, TD

    Chad Abram: 5 carries, 24 yards, TD

    Mario Pender: 6 carries, 20 yards

    Jameis Winston: 2 carries, 16 yards, TD

    Receiving:

    Kenny Shaw 11 catches, 115 yards, TD

    Kelvin Benjamin 6 catches, 131 yards

    Willie Haulstead - 5 catches, 51 yards

    Christian Green 7 catches, 130 yards

    Rashad Greene 2 catches, 63 yards

    Chad Abram: 3 catches, 31 yards

    James Wilder, Jr.: 1 catch, 40 yards

    Tackles:

    Mario Edwards Jr.: 6 tackles, TFL

    Nile Lawrence-Stample: 6 tackles

    Lamarcus Joyner: 9 tackles

    PJ Williams: 8 tackles, TFL

    Karlos Williams: 8 tackls, TFL

    Colin Blake: 6 tackles

    Eddie Goldman: 4 tackles, 3 TFL

    Girogio Newberry: 3 tackles, 2 TFL


    Here's a look at the official statistics from the team's first scrimmage of the spring.

    Videos: Best of EJ Manuel, Xavier Rhodes

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    Video: Best of Florida State's Bjoern Werner

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    The ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) is currently highlighting the top draft-eligible prospects from the ACC. Here's their look at former FSU defensive end Bjoern Werner:

    Courtesy of FSU Sports Information, here are the official statistics from the Seminoles' first spring scrimmage of the year:

    Passing

    Clint Trickett - 10-of-20, 142 yards, 1 TD

    Jacob Coker - 9-of-17, 97 yards

    Jameis Winston - 11-of-18, 239 yards, 1 TD

    Sean Maguire - 10-of-19, 214 yards, 1 TD

    Dorsey Moore - 2-of-4, 31 yards

    Receiving

    Rashad Greene - 6 catches, 144 yards, 2 TDs

    Greg Dent - 6 catches, 95 yards

    Willie Haulstead - 5 catches, 97 yards

    Kenny Shaw - 3 catches, 56 yards

    Kelvin Benjamin - 6 catches, 166 yards, 1 TD

    Nick O'Leary - 2 catches, 14 yards

    Christo Kourtzidis - 2 catches, 29 yards

    Kevin Haplea - 2 catches, 7 yards 

    Tackles

    Telvin Smith - 12 tackles, 2 TFL

    Ukeme Eligwe - 8 tackles

    PJ Williams - 7 tackles

    Terrence Brooks - 6 tackles

    Reggie Northrup - 6 tackles, 1 TFL

    Lamarcus Joyner - 5 tackles

    Mario Edwards, Jr. - 5 tackles, 1.5 TFL

    Christian Jones - 4 tackles, 1 TFL

    Seminoles.com has undergone five re-designs since the site first launched in the late 1990s.

    I just completed a feature story for the May issue of Unconquered Magazine that highlights the history, present and future of the official website of FSU athletics and wanted to share the different images of the front pages over the years.

    So, hop in your time machine and take a look:

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    FSU Athletics is now on Spotify

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    Seminoles.com consistently brings you videos, written stories and podcasts highlighting Florida State's student-athletes and now we present a brand new way to connect with the 'Noles: through music.

    FSU Athletics is now on Spotify and in the future will be sharing playlists with you as chosen by the Seminoles.

    With baseball season in full swing and FSU gearing up for its Wednesday home game against Florida Gulf Coast, our first playlist features the current walk-up songs for each of the 'Noles.


    Student-Athlete/Walk-Up Song/Artist:

    Giovanny Alfonzo: My Life Be Like by Grits f/ Toby Mac

    Kyle Bird: Spaceman Carnage Festival Trap Remix by Hardwell

    Jose Brizuela: Hustlin' by Rick Ross

    Kenny Burkhead: Hall of Fame by The Script

    Robbie Coles: You Ain't Seen Country Yet by Josh Thompson

    Marcus Davis: I Run This by Birdman f/ Lil Wayne

    Josh Delph: Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash

    Evan Geist: Springsteen by Eric Church

    Justin Gonzalez: All the Above by Maino

    JJ Could: I'm Goin In by Lil Wayne

    Bryant Holtmann: Neva End by Future

    Lee Howard: Doing My Thing by Khristian B

    Brandon Johnson: Superstar by Lupe Fiasco

    Hayden Jordan: Snow by Red Hot Chili Peppers

    Brett Knief: Feels So Good by Mase

    Brandon Leibrandt: Sunshine by Matisyahu

    Stephen McGee: Safe and Sound (Zion-I Remix) by Rebelution 

    Peter Miller: Eye of the Tiger by Survivor

    Seth Miller: The Only Way to Know by Jason Aldean

    Ladson Montgomery: Betta Ask Somebody by G-Unit

    John Nogowski: Baba O'Reily by The Who

    John Sansone: Youngin' on His Grind by Wiz Khalifa

    Dylan Silva: Levels by Avicii

    Scott Sitz: Real American by Rick Derringer

    Casey Smit: My Moment by 2 Chainz

    Gage Smith: Stayin' Alive Remix by Teddybears (not on Spotify)

    DJ Stewart: Go DJ by Lil Wayne

    Billy Strode: Let There be Cowgirls by Chris Cagle

    Alvin Swoope: God's Gift by J.Cole

    Ryan Valdes: I Knew You Trouble by Taylor Swift (not on Spotify)

    Luke Weaver: I'm Blue by Eiffel 65

    Jameis Winston: I'm Different by 2 Chainz


    Screen Shot: Tank Carradine on SI.com

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    Video: March 30th Jimbo Fisher post-practice comments

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    FSU moves to No. 2 in latest Directors' Cup standings

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    FSU Pro Day 2013: Expected visitor list

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    This list is subject to change prior to the start of Florida State's 2013 Pro Day on Tuesday, March 19 but here is an early look at the former 'Noles that will work out in front of NFL personnel courtesy of the FSU Sports Information office:

    Expected Participant List

    DE Tank Carradine

    LB Cory Cox

    DT Everett Dawkins

    LS Dax Dellenbach

    OL Daniel Glauser

    K Dustin Hopkins

    DE Brandon Jenkins

    TE Jonathan Johnson

    QB EJ Manuel

    DT Anthony McCloud

    LB Nick Moody

    DB Xavier Pryce

    FB Lonnie Pryor

    LS/H Chris Revell

    CB Xavier Rhodes

    RB Debrale Smiley

    WR Rodney Smith

    DE Toshmon Stevens

    LB Sean Tidmus

    RB Chris Thompson

    OL Menelik Watson

    DE Bjoern Werner

    LB Vince Williams

     

    Former Players

    OL Alex Barron

    CB Avis Commack

    DB Jajuan Harley

    DL Travis Johnson

    CB Greg Reid

    TE Beau Reliford

    DB Terrance Parks

    RB Jermaine Thomas

    By Jerry Kutz, Seminole Boosters

    Q&A with legendary Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden

    You coached a lot of players over the years and many of those guys have gained a lot of weight after football, which some believe shortens life spans. Would you comment?

    Bowden:  Most athletes after they quit playing and performing do gain weight because they are used to eating what they want and they don't burn the calories off like they used to. As linemen, Joe and Henry were big to begin with so it's natural that they would get even larger after they quit playing

    Do you think Joe and Henry are good examples for America and for former athletes alike?

    Bowden:  I hope Joe wins the Biggest Loser. He and his brother Henry have both lost over 100 pounds. They are setting a good example for America and for our former Athletes and that is what people need to see. If Joe and Henry can do it so can you.

    They say that former football players die younger than they should because of the weight they carry. Have you seen that?

    Bowden:  So many of our former athletes do die earlier and its usually because of obesity and its usually because they stop exercising something they did all the time. I see our former players who go off to the NFL coming back 30, 40 50 pounds bigger. America can learn from what Joe and Henry are doing, especially you athletes need to pay attention.

    You were diagnosed as a type-two diabetic and dealt with weight loss. What did you do?

    Bowden:  I lost 20 pounds after I quit coaching because I knew I like to eat and knew I wouldn't be as active as I was when I was coaching. I get out and play golf, hit balls, when I am not out speaking. I like to eat so I am careful of what I eat and I do exercise. I'd like to lose five more.

    EJ Manuel to appear on episode of 'The Panel'

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    Former Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel is set to appear on an episode of FOX Sports South's "The Panel," which is a 30-minute series of shows that features a prominent college football player on the verge of the NFL Draft.

    Manuel recently completed taping of his episode with multiple air dates scheduled throughout the month of April. In the episode, Manuel goes in front of a panel of former NFL players Tim Couch, Takeo Spikes, Ovie Mughelli and Dorsey Levens.

    Here are the dates and times that Manuel's episode of "The Panel" will air throughout the country:

    FOX College Sports Atlantic Mon - 03/18/2013 10:00 PM Eastern Delay

    FOX SPORTS MIDWEST Mon - 03/18/2013 09:00 PM Central Delay

    FOX SPORTS MIDWEST Mon - 03/25/2013 08:30 AM Central Repeat

    FOX SPORTS MIDWEST Sun - 03/31/2013 12:30 PM Central Repeat

    FOX SPORTS MIDWEST Tue - 04/02/2013 04:00 PM Central Repeat

    FOX SPORTS MIDWEST Mon - 04/15/2013 08:00 AM Central Repeat

    FOX SPORTS MIDWEST Mon - 04/22/2013 08:00 AM Central Repeat

    FOX SPORTS NORTH Mon - 03/18/2013 10:30 PM Central Delay

    FOX SPORTS NORTH Tue - 03/19/2013 08:00 AM Central Repeat

    FOX SPORTS NORTH Tue - 03/19/2013 05:30 PM Central Repeat

    FOX SPORTS NORTH Tue - 04/23/2013 08:00 AM Central Repeat

    FOX SPORTS NORTH Tue - 04/23/2013 04:00 PM Central Repeat

    FOX SPORTS NORTH Wed - 04/24/2013 03:00 PM Central Repeat

    FOX SPORTS SAN DIEGO Tue - 03/19/2013 05:30 PM Pacific Delay

    FOX SPORTS SAN DIEGO Fri - 03/29/2013 06:00 AM Pacific Repeat

    FOX SPORTS SOUTH Mon - 03/18/2013 12:00 AM Eastern Repeat

    FOX SPORTS SOUTH Mon - 03/18/2013 10:00 PM Eastern Delay

    FOX SPORTS SOUTH Wed - 03/20/2013 11:00 AM Eastern Repeat

    FOX SPORTS SOUTH Sat - 03/23/2013 06:30 PM Eastern Repeat

    FOX SPORTS SOUTH Tue - 03/26/2013 10:00 PM Eastern Repeat

    FOX SPORTS SOUTH Fri - 03/29/2013 10:00 PM Eastern Repeat

    FOX SPORTS SOUTH Sat - 03/30/2013 09:00 PM Eastern Repeat

    FOX SPORTS SOUTH (Non-Predators 1) Mon - 03/25/2013 07:00 PM Eastern Repeat

    FOX SPORTS WEST Tue - 03/26/2013 10:30 PM Pacific Delay

    FOX SPORTS WISCONSIN Mon - 03/18/2013 12:00 AM Central Delay

    FOX SPORTS WISCONSIN Wed - 03/20/2013 08:30 AM Central Repeat

    FOX SPORTS WISCONSIN Thu - 03/21/2013 04:30 PM Central Repeat

    FOX SPORTS WISCONSIN Mon - 03/25/2013 08:30 AM Central Repeat

    FOX SPORTS WISCONSIN Tue - 04/23/2013 08:00 AM Central Repeat

    SPORTSOUTH Tue - 03/19/2013 07:00 PM Eastern Delay

    SPORTSOUTH Sun - 03/24/2013 08:30 PM Eastern Repeat

    SPORTSOUTH Tue - 03/26/2013 11:30 AM Eastern Repeat

    SPORTSOUTH Tue - 03/26/2013 06:30 PM Eastern Repeat

    SPORTSOUTH Fri - 03/29/2013 11:00 AM Eastern Repeat

    SUN SPORTS Mon - 04/01/2013 02:00 PM Eastern Repeat

    SUN SPORTS Tue - 04/09/2013 06:00 PM Eastern Repeat

    SPORTSOUTH Mon - 04/15/2013 10:30 PM Eastern Repeat

    SPORTSOUTH Tue - 04/23/2013 10:00 AM Eastern Repeat

    SPORTSOUTH Thur - 04/25/2013 9:30 AM Eastern Repeat

    Kidz 1st Fund's donations now total $1 million

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    Courtesy of Kidz 1st Fund:

    Tallahassee, FL - Florida State head football coach Jimbo Fisher and his wife Candi presented the second Kidz1stFund check in only 19 months to Dr. John Wagner, M.D. and Dr. Margaret L. MacMillan, M.D. co-directors of the Fanconi Anemia Comprehensive Care Clinic at the University of Minnesota Monday evening at a reception at the TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. Kidz1stFund's donations to date toward Fanconi anemia research total $1 million.

    "FA is our opponent and we will do everything we can to fight this disease head on," said Jimbo Fisher. "Candi and I knew from the beginning we could make a difference by helping to raise awareness and fund research. Through the generous donors of Kidz1stFund, these million dollars will make a significant difference in the lives of FA patients."

    The Fishers created Kidz1stFund after their 7-year old son, Ethan, was diagnosed with the rare blood disorder in 2011. Fanconi anemia is a genetic disease which causes possible birth defects, bone marrow failure and eventually leads to cancer years earlier than the general population. Currently, there is no cure for FA, and yet the Fishers are tirelessly working to help find that cure.

    "The world's first successful cord blood transplant was with an FA patient, and now there have been over 23,000 cord blood transplant performed for a variety of diseases to date," said Dr. MacMillan. "FA families like the Fishers continue to push for better treatments for this terrible disease, and we hope to one day be able to find that elusive cure for Ethan and the others with FA."

    Kidz1stFund, under the direction of chairwoman, Candi Fisher, made its first pledge of $500,000 in March of 2012 to the University of Minnesota's Amplatz Children's Hospital, doubling the university's research budget for Fanconi anemia.  

    "We chose the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital because it treats more Fanconi anemia patients needing blood and marrow transplantation than all other hospitals in the country combined," said Candi Fisher.  "And because, most importantly, their team of doctors gave us hope that a cure would be found."

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    Kidz1stFund:  Jimbo & Candi Fisher's Kidz1stFund is dedicated to raising awareness and research dollars for Fanconi anemia, the rare disease that affects their younger son, Ethan.  Dollars raised through generous donations, online contributions, merchandise, and during special events go toward finding better treatments and ultimately a cure for this life threatening disease.

    To learn more about the fund and donate to the cause, please visit www.Kidz1stFund.com.

    Notre Dame set to join ACC in 2013

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    Notre Dame officially announced its split from the Big East Conference Tuesday morning. The Irish will join the Atlantic Coast Conference in all sports except football (independent) and hockey (Hockey East) in time for the 2013 seasons starting this fall.

    Here is the official statement from ACC commissioner John Swofford and Notre Dame vice president/director of athletics Jack Swarbrick, courtesy of the ACC:

    John Swofford:

    "Our conference, schools and fans are delighted that Notre Dame will join the ACC on July 1, 2013. The addition of Notre Dame, Pitt and Syracuse, followed by Louisville in 2014, positions us extremely well with an outstanding collection of 15 member institutions."

    "As was previously announced, our annual five games against Notre Dame in football will begin with the 2014 season. This not only will enhance our league's already ambitious football schedules but also will provide terrific fan excitement."

    "From a basketball perspective, the level of competition will be second to none. As we look towards the future, there's no denying that ACC Basketball will continue to set even higher standards of excitement and excellence. The competition will be brutal, which is a great thing for our league and fans."

    Jack Swarbrick:

    "Notre Dame now looks forward with great anticipation to becoming a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. We are thrilled to join a great group of institutions who share our commitment to the integration of athletics into the academic mission of the university. Our coaches and student-athletes across our athletic programs are truly excited about the new challenges ahead."

    FSU's Michael Snaer named All-ACC Third Team

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    Florida State senior guard Michael Snaer has been named to the All-ACC Third Team, the conference announced Monday afternoon.

    Snaer currently leads FSU with 14.5 points per game and will guide the 'Noles into ACC Tournament action against Clemson Thursday at 9:15 p.m.

    Video: 2012 FSU Football Rewind - Clemson

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    Video: Buster Posey's 'MLB The Show' commercial

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    Video: This is FSU Baseball - Fungo Golf

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    Video: 2012 FSU Football Rewind - Wake Forest

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    Courtesy of Seminole Productions: Take a look back at the 2012 Florida State Football season, and in this week's episode, we feature the Seminoles' shutout victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

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    Live updating FSU's NFL Combine results

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    The NFL Combine starts Saturday and 13 former Florida State student-athletes are in action auditioning in front of league personnel.

    Be sure to check out the preview story from earlier this week here. This blog post will update throughout the next several days with measurements/tidbits/results from each of the 'Noles.

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    Menelik Watson capped off his work outs in Indianapolis with a 24 1/2-foot vertical jump, a 103.0-inches broad jump, an 8/31-seconds 3-cone drill, and a 5.01-seconds 20-yard shuttle according to NFL.com.




    Dustin Hopkins ran unofficial 40-yard dash times of 4.81 and 4.69. On the NFL's official combine website, Hopkins' second attempt is listed as officially 4.74, which is tied for second fastest among kickers and punters since 2006 according to the sortable records in that web page. Here is video of Hopkins' second attempt:

    Here is video of both of Menelik Watson's 40-yard dashes:







    Bracy captures 60-meters gold; Locke nabs silver

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    Florida State freshman sensation Marvin Bracy just won the ACC Indoor 60-meters dash title moments ago in Blacksburg, Va. with a 6.57 mark. FSU's Dentarius Locke ran a 6.58 to earn a second-place finish.

    Official results:

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    Former FSU guard Toney Douglas traded to Sacramento

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    Former Florida State standout Toney Douglas is headed west. Late Wednesday night, news broke that Douglas and several other players were involved in a trade between the Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings. 

    Here is the official press release from Douglas' new team, with a photo showing what he'll look like in a Kings uniform. (Release and photo courtesy of SacramentoKings.com)

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    SACRAMENTO, CA ---- The Sacramento Kings today acquired forward Patrick Patterson, center Cole Aldrich, guard Toney Douglas and cash considerations from the Houston Rockets in exchange for forwards Francisco Garcia, Thomas Robinson and Tyler Honeycutt, according to Kings President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie.

    "We are excited about the addition of Patrick, Toney and Cole," said Petrie. "They will add skill and depth along with the potential for a different look to our roster. We all want to thank Francisco, Thomas and Tyler for their efforts and contributions."

    In Patterson, the Kings receive the 14th overall selection of the 2010 NBA Draft (Kentucky) who averaged 11.6 points (.519 FGs, .365 3FGs, .755 FTs), 4.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game in 47 outings with the Rockets this season (started 38). The 6-9, 235-pound forward has posted career numbers of 8.4 points (.495 FGs, .347 3FGs, .723 FTs), 4.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in 163 contests with Houston (started 45).

    Aldrich is a 6-11, 240-pound center selected by Oklahoma City with the 11th pick in the 2010 NBA Draft (Kansas) and is averaging 1.7 points (.530 FGs, .704 FTs) and 1.9 rebounds in 74 career games with both the Thunder and Rockets.

    Douglas is a third-year pro who tallied 8.1 points (.395 FGs, .377 3FGs, .882 FTs), 1.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.8 steals in 49 games with the Rockets this season. The 6-2, 185-pound guard was drafted by the New York Knicks out of Florida State and has notched career averages of 8.8 points (.406 FGs, .357 3FGs, .825 FTs), 2.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.9 steals in 224 career contests.

    Garcia, whose years with the Kings (8th season) made him the longest-tenured player on the roster, was selected by the Sacramento as an early entry candidate out of Louisville with the 23rd overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft and is averaging 5.2 points (.376 FGs, .367 3FGs, .857 FTs), 1.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 17.8 minutes per game in 40 contests (started 15) this season. He has amassed career averages of 8.3 points (.433 FGs, .360 3FGs, .809 FTs), 2.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 22.2 minutes per game in 460 outings (started 128).

    Robinson is averaging 4.8 points (.424 FGs, .577 FTs), 4.7 rebounds and 15.9 minutes per game in 51 contests as a rookie this season. He has scored in double-figures in seven games and grabbed 10 or more rebounds on five occasions. Robinson was selected by the Kings as an undergraduate (junior) out of Kansas with the fifth overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.

    Honeycutt, currently in his second NBA season, is averaging 0.9 points (.273 FGs, 0-2 3FGs, 2-2 FTs), 1.1 rebounds and 3.6 minutes per game in nine contests off the bench for Sacramento. He has recorded career averages of 1.2 points (.314 FGs, .200 3FGs, .714 FTs), 1.0 rebounds and 5.0 minutes per game in 24 outings. Honeycutt was selected by the Kings as a sophomore out of UCLA with the 35th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.


    Video: 2012 FSU Football Rewind - Savannah State

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    Courtesy of Seminole Productions: Take a look back at the 2012 Florida State Football season. This week, we feature the win over Savannah State.

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    Video: Feb. 19 Doak Insider Podcast

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    Vote for EJ Manuel and you could win a signed FSU helmet

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    Today marks the end of top-eight voting for the cover athlete of the next edition of the EA SPORTS NCAA Football video game and the kind folks at EA have provided me with a signed EJ Manuel helmet (pictured below) to give away to a lucky fan as a thank you for taking part in the Facebook voting process.

    Here's how you can be the one to get the signed item from FSU's four-time bowl-game winner: The first person to tweet me a photo to @BrandonMellor showing that they "liked" (and therefore voted) for Manuel on the official Facebook page wins the helmet.

    Click here now to vote now and be sure to watch this video of Manuel from EA Sports. Also, make sure to follow EA Sports on Twitter at @eancaafootball.

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    UPDATE: @ZMart33 was the first to respond after he voted for Manuel. Thanks to everyone who participated! 

    Bernard James to be honored during All-Star weekend

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    Former Florida State forward Bernard James will be honored Saturday night in Houston, Texas during the NBA's All-Star Weekend festivities.

    The Dallas Mavericks rookie served in the military for six years with tours in Qatar, Iran and Kuwait. He has started seven games for the Mavs this season after being selected in the second round of the NBA Draft last summer.


    EJ Manuel to be featured on ESPN's 'Gruden's QB Camp'

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    Former Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel will be one of nine quarterbacks to individually appear on ESPN's popular Gruden's QB Camp with former Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach/current Monday Night Football analyst Jon Gruden, ESPN announced Thursday.

    The show will start airing April 4 at 8:30 p.m. and will air continuously throughout the month on SportsCenter and NFL studio shows across ESPN's family of networks.

    His appearance on the show is the next in a long line of events that Manuel has or will participate in since he capped off his FSU career with an Orange Bowl victory. Manuel has already captured MVP honors in the  Senior Bowl, won the accuracy contest in the Quicken Loans All-Star Football Challenge and will soon show off his skills at the NFL Combine.

    For more information on the show, click here.

    Video: Seminole Gametime - Orange Bowl Behind the Scenes

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    Courtesy of Seminole Productions: Get an exclusive, behind the scenes look at the Seminoles' trip to Miami for the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl in this special edition of Seminole Gametime.

    Video: 2012 FSU Football Rewind - Murray State

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    Courtesy of Seminole Productions: Take a look back at the 2012 Florida State Football season. This week, we feature the victory over Murray State on September 1st. Check back next week for another edition of FSU Football Rewind. 

    Filmed and Edited by Chris Ruth
    GFX by Brad Blanar

    Video: This is FSU Baseball - The Dugout

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    Video: Vote EJ Manuel for NCAA 14 video-game cover

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    The top-eight voting for the cover of EA Sports' NCAA 14 video game ends Feb. 18 and Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel is one of the finalists. Make sure to vote for Manuel by "liking" EA Sports' Facebook page here. Click here to "like" and vote.

    'Noles No. 16 in ESPN's 'Way Too Early Preseason Top 25'

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    ESPN.com's Mark Schlabach released his second "Way Too Early Preseason Top 25" Monday and the Seminoles are No. 16, which is the same spot they were in the initial release.

    This, from ESPN.com:

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    Check out the full list here.

    Screen Shot: Bjoern Werner on ESPN.com

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    FSU ties with LSU for most NFL Combine invitees with 13

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    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.

    Video: Deion Sanders as 'Leon Sandcastle'

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    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:

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    Courtesy of Seminole Productions, take a look back at all the best moments from the 2012 Florida State Football season:


    And here is a sneak peak at the FSU football behind-the-scenes show that will air on Sun Sports HD on Feb. 2:



    And here is some video from the team beach party before the Orange Bowl (including a Telvin Smith jet-ski face plant):

    Michael Snaer hit the fourth game-winner of his career Wednesday night against Maryland of course Gene Deckerhoff was there to call the action. Here's the legendary FSU radio play-by-play man's reaction to Snaer's latest big shot:

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    Video: All four of Michael Snaer's game-winning shots

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    Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel and kicker Dustin Hopkins are set to compete in the 2013 Quicken Loans All-Star Football Challenge. The event will air Feb. 2 at 10 p.m. on ESPN2 and will then re-air on ESPN2 Sunday, Feb. 3 at 4 p.m. and at noon Feb. 17. ESPN will also carry an encore at 4 p.m. on April 14.

    Here is a list of all the competitors:


    Manuel will compete in the accuracy competition.


    Quicken Loans QB Accuracy

    EJ Manuel - FSU
    Ryan Nassib - Syracuse
    Mike Glennon - NC State
    Jordan Rodgers - Vanderbilt

    Obstacle Course

    Alec Ogletree - LB - Georgia
    Giovani Bernard - RB - UNC
    TJ McDonald - S - USC
    Khaseem Greene - LB - Rutgers

    Skechers GoRun Hands Competition

    Matt Elam - S - Florida
    Kenny Vaccaro - S - Texas
    Cordarrelle Patterson - WR - Tennessee
    Robert Woods - WR - USC

    Mercedes-Benz Lineman Strength Challenge

    Sylvester Williams - DT - UNC
    Sam Montgomery - DT - LSU
    Damontre Moore - DE - Texas A&M
    Alex Okafor - DE - Texas

    Speed Kick

    Dustin Hopkins - FSU
    Caleb Sturgis - Florida
    Brett Maher - Nebraska
    Brett Baer - Louisiana-Lafayette

    2013 Jimbo Fisher Football Camp dates

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    Below are the scheduled dates for the 2013 Jimbo Fisher Football Camp. For more information, call 850-644-7291.

    June 8 Kicking Camp
    June 9-11 Youth Camp ages 8 - 8th grade 
    June 12 -14 High School Camp 1
    June 15 Team Camp Linemen & 7 on 7
    July 17-19 High School Camp 2

    EJ Manuel named Senior Bowl MVP

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    EJ Manuel became the second quarterback in three years to capture MVP honors of the Senior Bowl, thanks to his two-touchdown performance in Mobile, Ala. Saturday evening. He joins Christian Ponder as Seminoles that have earned such an honor.

    Manuel finished the game 7-of-10 for a team-high 76 yards in the South Team's 21-14 victory. Manuel started the game with a two-yard rushing score and then added a beautiful 20-yard scoring toss on his next offensive series. (See the pass here.) 

    Manuel then orchestrated a scoring drive late in the game that finished with a rushing score, meaning that all three of the South Team's touchdowns came with FSU's record-breaking signal-caller under center.

    Linebacker Vince Williams also had himself quite the game, registering big hit after big hit and finishing with six total tackles. Everett Dawkins had four stops and a half sack of his own and Dustin Hopkins hit all three extra points.

    Watch the complete highlights here on NFL.com and view the complete stats here.


    GIF: EJ Manuel's 20-yard Senior Bowl touchdown throw

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    Video: Greg Reid talks about his road back to football

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    Video: Michael Snaer game-winners flashback

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    Devon Bookert's game-tying 3-pointer with less than a minute to play:

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    Michael Snaer's game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer:

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    Bonus - Here's the game-winning call synced over top of game broadcast: 

    Video: Michael Snaer's game-winner against Clemson

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    Coaching moves breakdown

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    With Thursday's news that James Coley has left his offensive coordinator position at FSU for the same role at Miami, the Seminoles are now up to six total losses on the coaching staff this off-season.

    In case your head is spinning, here is a quick look at where everyone has wound up:

    • James Coley: FSU offensive coordinator to Miami offensive coordinator
    • Eddie Gran: FSU running backs/special teams coach to Cincinnati offensive coordinator
    • Dameyune Craig: FSU quarterbacks coach/recruiting coordinator to Auburn co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach
    • Mark Stoops: FSU defensive coordinator/secondary coach to Kentucky head coach
    • D.J. Eliot: FSU defensive ends coach to Kentucky defensive coordinator/linebackers coach
    • Greg Hudson: FSU linebackers coach to Purdue defensive coordinator

    Courtesy of the University of Miami:

    CORAL GABLES, Fla. - James Coley, who served the last three seasons as offensive coordinator at Florida State, has been named the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Miami, head coachAl Golden announced Thursday.

    Coley spent the last five seasons in Tallahassee on Jimbo Fisher's staff - all five as tight ends coach and the last three as the offensive coordinator. As the recruiting coordinator at Florida State in 2008 and 2009, he was instrumental in the Seminoles landing back-to-back Top 10 signing classes and was also named the ACC's top recruiter in 2010 by ESPN.com.

    "We're excited about adding James Coley's leadership, expertise and passion to our staff and Miami Hurricane Football," Golden said. "I've been an admirer of his offenses output and execution, his commitment to student-athlete development as well as his relentless approach to recruiting Dade and Broward counties.

    "Coach Coley will be a great asset to the University of Miami and we welcome him, his wife Kenia and their two children back to South Florida," Golden said.

    Prior to Florida State, Coley spent one season in his hometown of Miami as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at FIU. He completed overhauled the Golden Panthers offense and established new standards for rushing yardage, as the unit doubled its production over the second half of the season.

    He spent two seasons as an offensive assistant with the Miami Dolphins under Nick Saban. While with the Dolphins, Coley worked with running backs Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown when the duo boasted the NFL's seventh-best rushing attack. In 2006, he worked with the Dolphins' receivers, including All-Pro Chris Chambers and Wes Welker, and was responsible for breaking down opposing defenses and self-scouting as the quality control coach.

    Coley's college coaching career began as a graduate assistant at LSU on then-offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher's staff in 2003 and 2004. The Tigers won the 2003 SEC and National Championships and played in the 2004 Capital One Bowl.

    Coley spent six years as a high school football coach in Miami from 1997-2002, first as quarterbacks coach from 1997-99 at Miami Senior HS, where he worked with former Hurricanes stars and current NFL standouts Andre Johnson and Roscoe Parrish. He then spent 2000-02 as assistant head coach/offensive coordinator at Miami Norland HS, where he coached future college stars Dwayne Bowe (LSU), Kareem Brown (Miami), Alexander Bostic III (FIU) and Antwan Barnes (FIU). Coley's high school coaching career concluded with Miami Norland winning the 6A state title in 2002.

    He earned his bachelor's degree from Florida State in 1997 and his master's degree from LSU in 2004. Coley and his wife Kenia have two children - Madison and Brady. The Coleys own a home in Coconut Grove and both of their extended families reside in South Florida.

    Mike Compton out indefinitely with elbow sprain

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    From the Florida State Athletic Training Staff on the status of Mike Compton:

    Sophomore right hander Mike Compton is out indefinitely as he is receiving treatment for a right elbow sprain .  He will be reevaluated in two weeks at which time we hope to have more information on his status.

    Video: Dustin Hopkins - A golden promise

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    Florida State will host numerous military families and personnel this Thursday night for the Florida State vs. Clemson men's basketball game at the Donald L. Tucker Center.  Below is a list of the groups and individuals that will be recognized during the game.

    Wounded Warrior:

    Staff Sergeant Cody Chism, who served in the Army as a Combat Medic for 10 years in Germany and in Operation Iraqi Freedom 07/09, and was medically retired from the army do to combat related injuries.

    Student Veterans:

    A large group of student veterans will also be recognized.

    Leon and Gadsden Country Troops, who recently returned home:

    Florida Army National Guard troops from the 869th Engineer Company returned home from Afghanistan earlier this month. The 56 guardsmen, coming mainly from Gadsden and Leon counties,  returned home to the National Guard Armory in Quincy after being away since February 2012. The company performed engineering operations for the United States Central Command's Material Recovery Effort.

     *FSU Joint Air Force ROTC will present the colors.


    Tiffany McCarty became the highest draft selection in Florida State women's soccer history Friday morning when she was taken second overall by the Washington Spirit in the first round of the National Women's Soccer League Draft.

    But that's not the only history the former FSU star made.

    According to FSU baseball/soccer sports information director Jason Leturmy, McCarty becomes just the third Seminoles student-athlete from any varsity sport to be selected by a professional team in the first two picks of that squad's league draft. She's the second player to ever go No. 2 overall, joining former baseball star J.D. Drew who was taken second in the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies.

    The only other 'Noles player to go higher was Paul Wilson when the former standout baseball player was taken first overall by the New York Mets in 1994. Wilson is the highest drafted Florida State student-athlete in school history.

    The highest football selection in FSU history is Andre Wadsworth, who was taken No. 3 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1998 NFL Draft. Former 'Noles defensive end Bjoern Werner could match or top that in this April's draft as he is widely viewed as a consensus top-10 pick.

    McCarty was joined Friday by teammates Casey Short and Taylor Vancil, who were both taken fifth and 17th overall in the NWSL Draft, respectively.

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    Florida State will compete at the 2013 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship this weekend at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. 

    Here's a link to watch the competition live and a link for the schedule of events.

    ESPN's Mel Kiper on FSU right tackle Menelik Watson

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    Wednesday morning, NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper, Jr. released an updated mock draft that featured three Florida State juniors -- Bjoern Werner, Menelik Watson and Xavier Rhodes -- in the first round. The placement of Werner (6th) and Rhodes (28th) in the draft's initial round weren't all that surprising -- most draft experts have them slotted somewhere in the first 32 picks -- but Watson at No. 24 was a bit surprising. Not because he isn't talented and doesn't have tremendous upside but because Watson's overall football experience is limited.

    But that hasn't stopped Kiper from continuing to sing Watson's praises. Here's what he added Wednesday afternoon in a chat hosted by ESPN:

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    ACC announces 2013 football conference opponents

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    Courtesy of the ACC:

    Greensboro, N.C.--The Atlantic Coast Conference Friday announced the football conference opponents and sites for the 2013 season incorporating new members Pittsburgh and Syracuse into the 14-team league. As the conference did in its previous expansion in 2005, this year's schedule of league football opponents is entirely a new scheduling model that is not based off the previous schedule.

    The complete 2013 ACC Football Schedule, including specific dates, is expected to be announced in early February.

    Each ACC team will play eight conference games in football (four home and four away), six games within their division (three home, three away) and two games (one home, one away) with crossover opponents from the opposite division. In 2013, all Atlantic Division members will host their primary crossover opponent while Coastal Division members will host a rotating crossover opponent.

    Each school's primary crossover opponent does not change, while its rotating crossover opponent will change each year. With the exception of Pittsburgh and Syracuse, all schools will be playing their rotating crossover opponent for the first time since 2009. Pittsburgh joins the Coastal Division while Syracuse will compete in the Atlantic Division and the two schools will play each other annually as primary crossovers. The other primary crossovers will stay consistent. The primary crossovers are:

          Atlantic Division.................. Coastal Division

          Boston College.....................  Virginia Tech

          Clemson.............................  Georgia Tech

          Florida State........................  Miami

          Maryland............................ Virginia           

          NC State............................. North Carolina

          Syracuse.............................  Pittsburgh

          Wake Forest........................  Duke

    Also, as in 2005, the new model of conference opponents will result in repeat site games in order to balance home and away schedules. This year, taking into account the existing schedule, there will be a total of just six repeat site games, all limited to the 2013 football season.

    The games with opponents traveling to the same site as in 2012 are: Duke at Wake Forest; Duke at Virginia Tech; Miami at Duke; Georgia Tech at Clemson; Virginia Tech at Boston College; and Virginia Tech at Miami.

    Though the conference is releasing just the 2013 ACC opponents at this time, this schedule model may be used as the basis for a full, multi-year schedule in the future.

    Below are the 2013 conference football opponents for each ACC school. The games are listed with divisional games first in alphabetical order, followed by primary crossover (pc) and then rotating crossover (rc) games:

     

    Atlantic Division

    Boston College         Clemson                    Florida State             Maryland                  

    at Clemson                  Boston College            at Boston College        Boston College

    Florida State                Florida State                at Clemson                  Clemson

    at Maryland                at Maryland                Maryland                    at Florida State

    NC State                     at NC State                 NC State                     at NC State                

    at Syracuse                  at Syracuse                  Syracuse                      Syracuse

    Wake Forest                Wake Forest                at Wake Forest            at Wake Forest

    Virginia Tech (pc)       Georgia Tech (pc)       Miami (pc)                 Virginia (pc)

    at North Carolina (rc) at Virginia (rc)             at Pittsburgh (rc)         at Virginia Tech (rc)

     

    NC State                    Syracuse                    Wake Forest

    at Boston College        Boston College            at Boston College

    Clemson                      Clemson                      at Clemson     

    at Florida State            at Florida State            Florida State

    Maryland                    at Maryland                Maryland

    Syracuse                      at NC State                 NC State

    at Wake Forest            Wake Forest                at Syracuse

    North Carolina (pc)    Pittsburgh (pc)                        Duke (pc)

    at Duke (rc)                 at Georgia Tech (rc)    at Miami (rc)

     

    Coastal Division

    Duke                          Georgia Tech                        Miami               North Carolina

    Georgia Tech               at Duke                       at Duke                       Duke  

    Miami                         at Miami                     Georgia Tech               at Georgia Tech

    at North Carolina        North Carolina            at North Carolina        Miami

    Pittsburgh                   Pittsburgh                   at Pittsburgh               at Pittsburgh

    at Virginia                    at Virginia                    Virginia                        Virginia                       

    at Virginia Tech           Virginia Tech               Virginia Tech               at Virginia Tech

    at Wake Forest (pc)    at Clemson (pc)          at Florida State (pc)    at NC State (pc)

    NC State (rc)               Syracuse (rc)               Wake Forest (rc)         Boston College (rc)

     

    Pittsburgh                  Virginia                     Virginia Tech

    at Duke                       Duke                           Duke

    at Georgia Tech           Georgia Tech               at Georgia Tech

    Miami                         at Miami                     at Miami

    North Carolina            at North Carolina        North Carolina

    Virginia                        at Pittsburgh               Pittsburgh

    at Virginia Tech           Virginia Tech               at Virginia

    at Syracuse (pc)          at Maryland (pc)        at Boston College (pc)

    Florida State (rc)         Clemson (rc)               Maryland (rc)

     

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    Ronald Darby named 2012 FWAA Freshman All-American

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    Florida State rookie cornerback Ronald Darby has been named a 2012 FWAA Freshman All-American following his stellar first year in Tallahassee. Darby had already been named the ACC's Defensive Rookie of the Year before the 'Noles' bowl game.

    Courtesy of the FWAA:

    OFFENSE
    Pos.Player, SchoolHt.Wt.Hometown
    QBJohnny Manziel, Texas A&M6-1200Kerrville, Texas
    RB• Kenneth Dixon, Louisiana Tech6-0215Strong, Ark.
    RB• Todd Gurley, Georgia6-1218Tarboro, N.C.
    WR Davante Adams, Fresno State6-2200Palo Alto, Calif.
    WR• Amari Cooper, Alabama6-1198Miami, Fla.
    WRJ.D. McKissic, Arkansas State5-10185Phenix City, Ala.
    TE• Devin Funchess, Michigan6-5229Farmington Hills, Mich.
    OLJack Allen, Michigan State6-1295Hinsdale, Ill.
    OLAustin Blythe, Iowa6-3275Williamsburg, Iowa
    OLJake Brendel, UCLA6-4295Plano, Texas
    OLLe'Raven Clark, Texas Tech6-5303Rockdale, Texas
    OLParker Ehinger, Cincinnati6-7290Rockford, Mich.
    OLTyler Johnstone, Oregon6-6292Chandler, Ariz.
    DEFENSE
    Pos.Player, SchoolHt.Wt.Hometown
    DLDeion Barnes, Penn State6-4246Philadelphia, Pa.
    DL• Devonte Fields, TCU6-4240Arlington, Texas
    DLSamuel Ukwuachu, Boise State6-4222Pearland, Texas
    DL• Leonard Wllliams, USC6-5270Daytona Beach, Fla.
    LBKyler Fackrell, Utah State6-5236Mesa, Ariz.
    LBCory James, Colorado State6-0235Del Rio, Texas
    LBTyler Matakevich, Temple6-1220Stratford, Conn.
    LBDenzel Nkemdiche, Ole Miss5-11203Loganville, Ga.
    DBKevin Byard, Middle Tennessee5-11229Lithonia, Ga.
    DB• Ronald Darby, Florida State5-11189Oxon Hill, Md.
    DB• KeiVarae Russell, Notre Dame5-11182Everett, Wash.
    DB• Trevon Stewart, Houston5-9183Patterson, La.
    SPECIALISTS
    Pos.Player, SchoolHt.Wt.Hometown
    P• Tyler Williams, Marshall6-0195Fort Wayne, Ind.
    K• Austin Lopez, San Jose State6-0170Euless, Texas
    PR• Jaime Wilson, Western Michigan5-11196Belle Glade, Fla.
    KR• Duke Johnson, Miami5-9188Miami, Fla.
    AP• Stefon Diggs, Maryland6-1185Gaithersburg, Md.
    HEAD COACH
    Urban Meyer, Ohio State
    • Denotes true freshman

    The Football Writers Association of America, a non-profit organization founded in 1941, consists of more than 1,200 men and women who cover college football for a living. The membership includes journalists, broadcasters and publicists, as well as key executives in all the areas that involve the game. The FWAA works to govern areas that include gameday operations, major awards and its annual All-America team. For more information about the FWAA and its award programs, contact Steve Richardson at tiger@fwaa.com or 972-713-6198.

    All-Time FWAA Freshman All-America Teams
    • 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012

    2012 FWAA FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICA COMMITTEE
    Marc AndersonLas Vegas Review JournalMountain West
    Andrew GribbleAlabama Meda GroupSEC
    Mike GriffithMLive.comBig Ten
    Rich HammondOrange County RegisterPac-12
    Tommy HicksMobile Press-RegisterSun Belt
    Blair KerkhoffKansas City StarBig 12
    Tom LuicciNewark Star-LedgerBig East
    Brian MurphyIdaho StatesmanWAC
    Phil StukenborgMemphis Commercial AppealConference USA
    John WagnerToledo BladeMAC
    Greg WallaceFreelanceACC

    2013 Orange Bowl experiences large ratings increase

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    Courtesy of ESPN:

    ESPN's Discover Orange Bowl telecast, No. 12 Florida State defeating No. 15 Northern Illinois 31-10, was the most-viewed program of the night - broadcast or cable - with an average of 10,562,000 viewers and a 7.1 coverage rating (6.1 US rating). The 2013 game showed viewership and ratings increases of 47 percent (vs. 7,174,000 ) and 34 percent (5.3 coverage rating) over the 2012 Orange Bowl, a 70-33 victory of No. 23 West Virginia over No. 15 Clemson.

     


    Here's audio of my appearance this morning on the David Baumann Show in Orlando and Tampa previewing tonight's Orange Bowl matchup between Florida State and Northern Illinois.

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    Your favorite 2012 FSU athletics memories

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    Video: First interview with FSU TE Kevin Haplea

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    Courtesy of the FWAA:

    The following players were listed on the most first team All-America teams competing against players at that position only. To be selected a player has to be named first team on at least two of the five selected All-American teams. Second and third teams were used to break ties. Five organizations were used to compile the consensus team -- American Football Coaches Association, Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America, The Sporting News and Walter Camp Football Foundation.

    There were 12 players that were unanimous choices by all five organizations and one, Zach Ertz, who was named on four teams while the fifth (the Football Writers Association of America) did not name a tight end. Note: Each of the five teams has a different way of listing the returner or all-purpose player. For the purpose of the Consensus All-America team those categories were treated as one position.

    Offense
    WR--*Marqise Lee, Southern California, 6-0, 195, So.
    WR--*Terrance Williams, Baylor, 6-2, 205, Sr.
    TE--*Zach Ertz, Stanford, 6-6, 252, Sr.
    OL--*Jonathan Cooper, North Carolina, 6-3, 295, Sr.
    OL--*Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M, 6-6, 310, Jr.
    OL--*Chance Warmack, Alabama, 6-3, 320, Sr.
    OL--David Yankey, Stanford, 6-5, 301, Jr.
    C--Barrett Jones, Alabama, 6-5, 302, Sr.
    QB--Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M, 6-1, 200, Fr.
    RB--Montee Ball, Wisconsin, 5-11, 215, Sr.
    RB--Kenjon Barner, Oregon, 5-11, 192, Sr.
    RB--Ka'Deem Carey, Arizona, 5-10, 197, So.
    PK--Cairo Santos, Tulane, 5-8, 160, Jr.
    Returner/All-Purpose--Dri Archer, Kent St., 5-8, 175, Sr.

    Defense
    DL--*Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina, 6-6, 256, So.
    DL--*Bjoern Werner, Florida St., 6-4, 255, Jr.
    DL--Damontre Moore, Texas A&M, 6-4, 250, Jr.
    DL--Will Sutton, Arizona St., 6-1, 267, Jr.
    LB--*Jarvis Jones, Georgia, 6-3, 241, Jr.
    LB--*Manti Te'o, Notre Dame, 6-2, 255, Sr.
    LB--C.J. Mosley, Alabama, 6-2, 232, Jr.
    DB--*Dee Milliner, Alabama, 6-1, 199, Jr.
    DB--*Phillip Thomas, Fresno St., 6-1, 215, Sr.
    DB--Jordan Poyer, Oregon St., 6-0, 190, Sr.
    DB--Eric Reid, LSU, 6-2, 212, Jr.
    P--*Ryan Allen, Louisiana Tech, 6-2, 215, Sr.

    * Indicates unanimous first team selection; Bold indicates consensus repeater from 2011 (Barrett Jones was named as an offensive lineman last season)

    Note: Three running backs are named because of a tie for the second spot. Both Ball and Carey made three first teams each.

    Bjoern Werner named FWAA All-American

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    Florida State junior Bjoern Werner has added another piece of post-season hardware. Werner was named Friday to the FWAA All-American Team making him a consensus All-American for 2012.

    Here is the official release, courtesy of the FWAA:

    DALLAS (FWAA) - The powerful Southeastern Conference, which has claimed the last six national football championships and has a chance for a seventh next month, has placed 11 of the 26 players on the 69th Football Writers Association of America All-America Team.

    Among the star-studded lineup of players on the team was Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner Manti Te'o of Notre Dame, Outland Trophy winner Luke Joeckel of Texas A&M and Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M.

    The FWAA All-America Team, the second-longest continuously-published team in major college football, was announced on SiriusXM Radio's College Sports Nation this morning. Since 1944, the FWAA has named an All-America team, and this season an extra returner was added to increase the number of players on the team to 26.

    Besides the SEC, the other conferences to place multiple players on the team were the Big 12 (three), Pac-12 (three), Atlantic Coast (two) and Mid-American (two). Nine of the 11 NCAA Bowl Subdivision conferences, however, were represented on the team. It is the first time the MAC has had more than a single player on the team.

    Texas A&M and Alabama, two of the SEC's powerhouse teams, placed four and three players on the FWAA team, respectively. Alabama had center Barrett Jones, offensive tackle Chance Warmack and defensive back Dee Milliner. Texas A&M placed offensive tackles Joeckel and Jake Matthews, Manziel, and defensive end Damontre Moore on the squad. SEC teams LSU, Mississippi State, South Carolina and Georgia also had one player each on the team.

    Manziel, who is the first freshman quarterback in the 69-year history of the FWAA team, is the only freshman (redshirt) on the 2012 team. And there were only two sophomores, defensive end Jadeveon Clowney of South Carolina and wide receiver Marqise Lee of USC. Jones of Alabama and linebacker Jarvis Jones of Georgia were the only two repeaters from 2011.

    The FWAA All-America Committee selected three wide receivers on the team because of the depth of talent at the position and dropped the tight end. Another oddity was the team included two Outland Trophy winners. Jones was the 2011 Outland winner as a junior when he played tackle.

    2012 FWAA ALL-AMERICA TEAM
    OFFENSE
    QBJohnny Manziel, Texas A&M6-1200Fr.Kerrville, Texas
    RBKenjon Barner, Oregon5-11192Sr.Riverside, Calif.
    RBJonathan Franklin, UCLA5-11195Sr.Los Angeles, Calif.
    WRStedman Bailey, West Virginia5-10195Jr.Miami, Fla.
    WRMarqise Lee, USC6-0195So.Inglewood, Calif.
    WRTerrance Williams, Baylor6-2205Sr.Dallas, Texas
    OLJonathan Cooper, North Carolina6-3295Sr.Wilmington, N.C.
    OLLuke Joeckel, Texas A&M6-6310Jr.Arlington, Texas
    OLJake Matthews, Texas A&M6-5305Jr.Missouri City, Texas
    OLChance Warmack, Alabama6-3320Sr.Atlanta, Ga.
    CBarrett Jones, Alabama6-5302Sr.Germantown, Tenn.
    DEFENSE
    DLJadeveon Clowney, South Carolina6-6256So.Rock Hill, S.C.
    DLChris Jones, Bowling Green6-1293Sr.Brownsburg, Ind.
    DLDamontre Moore, Texas A&M6-4250Jr.Rowlett, Texas
    DLBjoern Werner, Florida State6-4255Jr.Berlin, Germany
    LBArthur Brown, Kansas State6-1231Sr.Wichita, Kan.
    LBManti Te'o, Notre Dame6-2255Sr.Laie, Hawaii
    LBJarvis Jones, Georgia6-3241Jr.Columbus, Ga.
    DBJohnthan Banks, Mississippi State6-2185Sr.Maben, Miss.
    DBDee Milliner, Alabama6-1199Jr.Millbrook, Ala.
    DBEric Reid, LSU6-2212Jr.Geismar, La.
    DBPhillip Thomas, Fresno State6-1215Sr.Bakersfield, Calif.
    SPECIAL TEAMS
    KCairo Santos, Tulane5-8160Jr.St. Augustine, Fla.
    PRyan Allen, Louisiana Tech6-2215Sr.Salem, Ore.
    KRDri Archer, Kent State5-8175Jr.Laurel, Fla.
    PRVenric Mark, Northwestern5-8175Jr.Tomball, Texas

    Eddie Gran named offensive coordinator at Cincinnati

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    Courtesy of Cincinnati athletics:

    CINCINNATI - Former University of Cincinnati assistant coach Eddie Gran will return to Clifton as the Bearcats offensive coordinator, head coach Tommy Tuberville announced Thursday.

    He served as UC's wide receivers coach from 1992-93.

    Gran is wrapping up his 26th season of collegiate coaching and his third season at Florida State, where he serves as associate head coach, tutoring the running backs and coordinating special teams.

    In 2012, Gran's coaching and position group responsibilities helped lead the Seminoles to their first ACC Championship since 2005, first 11-win season since 2000 and ninth Orange Bowl appearance. Gran will coach the Seminoles in the Orange Bowl against Northern Illinois before joining the Bearcats.

    "I'm pleased and excited Eddie has agreed to join us here in Cincinnati," Tuberville said. "We have a lot of history together and have won a lot of football games at Auburn and Mississippi. He's has proven himself to be a great coach and outstanding recruiter. He knows this area well from his previous coaching stop here so it was a natural fit."

    Gran's 26 seasons in the college ranks includes stops from coast-to-coast. It began at his alma mater Cal Lutheran, where he played four seasons as a wide receiver. He spent 15 seasons as a running backs coach and special teams coordinator in the SEC, including 10 years at Auburn, followed by a stop at Tennessee before coming to Florida State in 2010.

    He has also established himself as one of the nation's top recruiters. He has spent the better part of two decades recruiting Miami and greater South Florida as his primary territory. He helped the Seminoles attract the nation's No. 1 recruiting class in 2011 and was named one of ESPN.com's Top 25 Recruiters of the Year in 2011.

    This past season was one of the best ever for Gran's special teams' pupils. FSU kicker Dustin Hopkins set the NCAA career record for scoring by a kicker (459 points) and was a finalist the Lou Groza Award for the second-straight year in addition to numerous All-America honors and First Team All-ACC accolades. 

    The Noles' punt return and kickoff return units were arguably the most dynamic in the country, as each ranked second in the ACC and No. 7 and No. 17 in nation, respectively. Rashad Greene scored two touchdowns on punt returns and ranked second in the country with a 15.35 punt return average, while Tyler Hunter also had a punt return score. On kickoff returns, Lamarcus Joyner and Karlos Wiliams combined to average 24.6 yards per return.

    Under Gran's direction, FSU's stable of running backs also had one of the most prolific seasons in the country and in school history, averaging 203 rushing yards per game and tallying 2,639 yards and an FSU-record 37 touchdowns on the ground in 2012.

    The Seminoles rushed for over 200 yards seven times, including a 385-yard performance versus Wake Forest, and had three different running backs rush for over 500 yards in Chris Thompson (687 yards, five touchdowns), Devonta Freeman (630 yards, eight touchdowns) and James Wilder, Jr. (583 yards, 13 touchdowns). Thompson, who played in eight games before suffering a season-ending knee injury, was named Second Team All-ACC and captured the ACC's Brian Piccolo Award given to the conference's "most courageous" player.

    Gran has a strong record for developing backfield talent. During his 14 seasons as the assistant to Coach Tuberville at Ole Miss and Auburn, he sent eight running backs to the NFL, including former Tigers Carnell Williams, Ronnie Brown, Rudi Johnson, Brandon Jacobs, Heath Evans and Kenny Irons. They were preceded by former Rebels Deuce McCallister and John Avery.

    Tennessee's Mario Hardesty (1,345 yards) added his name to the lengthy list of 1,000-yard rushers Gran has worked with over the course of his career in `09. Hardesty, who did not fumble on 282 carries from scrimmage in 2009, was a second-round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns in 2010. He was selected one slot after Auburn's Ben Tate (Houston Texans), whom Gran coached in 2008.

    Gran's tenure as a special teams coach included oversight of Auburn kicker John Vaughn, who was the SEC Special Teams Player of the Year in 2006. With his hands-on approach in all facets of special teams play, Gran is widely regarded as one of the most meticulous in tutoring the game's critical "third phase."

    The Escondido, Calif. native earned his bachelor's degree from Cal Lutheran in 1987.

    Gran and his wife, Rosemary, have four daughters, Bently, Dillan, Sydney and Lucy Grace.

    They are deeply involved in the community for a cause that has changed their lives and continues to impact others. The Sydney Gran Foundation is a charity designed to support children's hospitals and other families whose children are facing serious illness. Sydney, the third of the Gran's four daughters, was born with the rare disease called Holoprosnecephaly. She passed away just shy of her sixth birthday in 2005. Additional information is available at www.sydneygranfoundation.org.

    Schillace in Your Face: Orange Bowl

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    Werner ranked No. 1 draft prospect by National Football Post

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    National Football Post's Russ Lande released his initial list of top 200 2013 NFL Draft prospects Tuesday morning and Florida State junior defensive end Bjoern Werner is listed as his No. 1 player based on film evaluation and discussions with NFL personnel.

    Redshirt junior defensive back Xavier Rhodes is next on the list at No. 49.

    Injured defensive end Brandon Jenkins is ranked No. 37 while his replacement Tank Carradine is ranked No. 85. E.J. Manuel is No. 88 and defensive tackles Everett Dawkins and Amp McCloud are Nos. 176 and 178, respectively.

    According to a new list published by U.S. News, FSU is the most efficient university in the nation. 

    Per U.S. News, the list is "based on operating efficiency, defined as a school's 2011 fiscal year financial resources per student divided by its overall score (the basis U.S. News uses to determine its overall numerical rank) in the 2013 Best Colleges rankings. This calculation reveals how much each school is spending to achieve one point in the overall score and its position in the rankings."

    Florida State tops the list with $17,731 spent per student.

    "It's an amazing compliment to how the university runs itself and what our faculty does to deliver for our students," FSU president Dr. Eric J. Barron told the Tallahassee Democrat. "Can you imagine what we would do with an extra dollar? We would put it to good use."

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    Chart courtesy of USNews.com:

    School name (state)U.S. News National Universities rankFinancial resources per student (FY 2011)
    Florida State University97$17,731
    Brigham Young University--Provo (UT)68$20,441
    Miami University--Oxford (OH)89$19,091
    University of Alabama77$20,288
    College of William and Mary (VA)33$27,572
    Colorado School of Mines77$21,417
    University of Missouri97$21,226
    Binghamton University--SUNY (NY)89$22,181
    Indiana University--Bloomington83$22,806
    Ohio University131$18,983
    Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--Newark115$20,801
    University of Georgia63$27,028
    Clemson University (SC)68$26,293
    University of South Carolina115$21,389
    Virginia Tech72$26,261
    Clark University (MA)83$25,073
    Duquesne University (PA)120$21,216
    University of Oregon115$21,749
    Texas Christian University92$24,486
    Missouri University of Science & Technology125$21,044

    Video: Dustin Hopkins named 2012 ESPN.com All-American

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    Five 'Noles named to 2012 ESPN.com ACC All-Conference team

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    Courtesy of ESPN:

    Offense First Team 

    QB -- Tajh Boyd, Clemson 

    RB -- Giovani Bernard, North Carolina 

    RB -- Andre Ellington, Clemson 

    WR -- DeAndre Hopkins, Clemson 

    WR -- Conner Vernon, Duke 

    TE -- Brandon Ford, Clemson 

    T -- James Hurst, North Carolina 

    T -- Oday Aboushi, Virginia 

    G -- Jonathan Cooper, North Carolina 

    G -- Omoregie Uzzi, Georgia Tech 

    C -- Dalton Freeman, Clemson 

    Defense first team 

    DE--Cornellius Carradine, Florida State 

    DE--Bjoern Werner, Florida State 

    DT--Joe Vellano, Maryland 

    DT--Sylvester Williams, North Carolina 

    LB--Nick Clancy, Boston College 

    LB--Steve Greer, Virginia 

    LB--Kevin Reddick, North Carolina 

    CB--Ross Cockrell, Duke 

    CB--Xavier Rhodes, Florida State 

    S--Lamarcus Joyner, Florida State 

    S--Earl Wolff, NC State 

    Specialists 

    PK--Dustin Hopkins, Florida State 

    P--Will Monday, Duke 

    SP--Giovani Bernard, North Carolina

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