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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
___________________________________________ FSU FOOTBALL:
Finally, FSU opens home schedule Saturday
Welcome back, FSU football
Florida State rediscovers football
GAMEPLAN: FSU depth chart
GAMEPLAN: Three-step drop
James Blackman's time has come at Florida State
Podcast: Previewing FSU-NCST and James Blackman's first start
FSU QB James Blackman has been here before
An O-line of chairs? Old drill shows FSU QB James Blackman handles pressure
Jimbo Fisher's first true freshman quarterback gives advice to James
Blackman
If there's one person who can identify with what James Blackman is going
through as he prepares for his first start as Florida State's starting
quarterback, it's former Major League Baseball outfielder Gabe Gross.
Why a true freshman quarterback doesn't kill FSU's title hopes
How have Fisher's quarterbacks performed in their first start?
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First and 10: No. 12 Florida State vs. NC State
Florida State-N.C. State: Just the facts
Breaking down No. 12 Florida State's home opener against NC State
FSU defense hopes to stifle NC State's Jaylen Samuels, Ryan Finley
NC State has another shot to beat a top-25 team. Will Saturday be day it
happens? ___________________________________________ OTHER FSU SPORTS:
Volleyball Tops Virginia in Conference Opener
Seminoles Finish Strong On Day One at Debbie Southern Fall Classic
FSU's Castellanos a finalist for The Best FIFA Women's Player 2017 award
___________________________________________ 'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Wish the Bucs had taken Dalvin Cook? Read this
Giants' Bobby Hart: Remains sidelined Week 3
Lamarcus Joyner injures hamstring
Jaguars' Jalen Ramsey: Questionable for Week 3
Pilar Sanders breaks her silence on messy divorce from Deion Sanders,
denying she was unfaithful to the ex-NFL superstar and declaring she is
fighting his defamation lawsuit after she accused him of abuse _________
Kevin Cash: 'We gotta be able to come back and get some runs'
Nationals' Stephen Drew: Hoping to return next week
Who's hot (Weaver), who's not (Wong) for Cards
Cardinals' Luke Weaver: Fans seven for seventh win ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Seminoles' talent belies ho-hum showings
FSU's Goodman on verge of breakout season
Greenlee Released From Hospital
___________________________________________ OTHER FSU NEWS:
Florida State gives big bonus, raise to President Thrasher
School's trustees on Friday bumped up President John Thrasher's salary by 7
percent and awarded him a $200,000 bonus. ___________________________________________ ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Tigers' youngsters should shine against BC Eagles
Why Clemson no longer has trap games
Here are 4 ways Duke's offense needs to excel heading into its game at UNC
Georgia Tech drops efforts for 12th game
Five players under pressure: No. 14 Miami Hurricanes vs. Toledo
How Chazz Surratt went from a Duke football commitment to UNC's starting
quarterback
Andre Smith, UNC's star linebacker, is out for the season. Here's who will
replace him.
Suspension over, Jordan Whitehead instills confidence in Pitt's defense
The return of junior safety Jordan Whitehead should give Pitt its best
player back in the secondary for a trip to Atlanta vs. Georgia Tech.
Reading between the lines on Pitt's quarterback situation
ESPN analyst Tom Luginbill thinks the Panthers should go with the more
athletic Ben DiNucci over Max Browne, but what's Pat Narduzzi saying?
Virginia hands Boise State its worst home loss since 2001
Kurt Benkert threw for 273 yards and three touchdowns to lead Virginia past
Boise State 42-23 in the Broncos' worst home loss since 2001.
Breaking down the Virginia Tech-Old Dominion matchup
Fans file into Lane to witness a successful Virginia Tech football team
Bringing it back: Wake Forest-App State set to kick off for first time in
16 years
Crucial start: Wake Forest, App State target early momentum ahead of
showdown ___________________________________________ ACC BASKETBALL:
When Duke starts basketball practice Sept. 29, Coach K will be there
Duke's Jeff Capel fills in well for Krzyzewski, but down the road? Who
knows?
How UNC's Roy Williams plans to rebuild his frontcourt after losing 4 to
the NBA draft
What NC State's Kevin Keatts has to say about his new team and his old coach
Paradise Jam moving from Virgin Islands; tournament field included Wake
Forest ___________________________________________ OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
College football TV schedule
5 must-see college football games this weekend
North Carolina State vs. No.12 Florida State (ABC/ESPN2)
Bold predictions for Week 4 in college football
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Gators out to finish what they started on defense
Jordan playing key role on Florida's offensive line
Kentucky seeks end to 30-game losing streak vs. Florida
Inside Kentucky: Once-porous defense now stingy against run
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Kansas reveals $350M in sports projects focused on football
Notre Dame defense has come a long way since last time it faced Michigan
State
Ohio State backup QB Joe Burrow takes shot at NCAA
Burrow was critical of the fact that the football players in the program
aren't allowed to be paid.
NCAA hits Rutgers with two-year probation
No. 23 Utah recovers late fumble to hold off Arizona
Chris Hart recovered Arizona quarterback Brandon Dawkins' fumble at Utah's
20-yard line with 2:33 left, preserving the 23rd-ranked Utes' 30-24 victory
in the Pac-12 opener for both schools. ___________________________________________ SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
NFL intends to 'vigorously' contest lawsuit from Aaron Hernandez's family
___________________________________________ MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Bucs-Vikings: What could make Tampa Bay's defense elite again
Bucs journal: Vikings rule QB Sam Bradford out for Sunday's game
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Dirk ready to pass the torch to Dennis Smith Jr.? 'We're hoping he'll be a
cornerstone' for Mavericks _________
France threatens to withdraw from Winter Olympics over South Korea safety
concerns ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Tebow's record day carries UF
With the game on the line, Tim Tebow walked up to his coach and got in his
face. The baby-faced 20-year-old quarterback wasn't about to lose his first
road start. He made sure his 43-year-old coach knew that.
It's a joke: Oden may never play but gets $8 million
After reading the story on former Lawrence North High School star Greg Oden
missing the upcoming NBA season, I have got to say, only in America. Oden,
20, has never stepped foot on an NBA court, has never made one play in his
chosen profession, plays one year of college ball and has $8 million in the
bank.
New name enters rink
Gung-ho Tampa attorney Steve Burton joins group attempting to buy Lightning. -- September 22, 2017 7:21 AM ___________________________________________
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
___________________________________________ FSU FOOTBALL:
Jimbo Fisher Thursday Press Conference
Noles Ready To Tangle With Stout NC State Front Seven
Florida State healthy for home opener against NC State
FSU injury report for NC State: Brief list heading into home opener
The player that will miss Florida State's home opener.
Should Akers or Patrick be FSU's feature back?
Fisher stresses RB Cam Akers will not play in wildcat sets
Florida State's tight ends could be James Blackman's biggest friends
Saunders Named to Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
Florida State redshirt junior tight end Mavin Saunders was one of 11 FBS
players named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
Florida State tight end Ryan Izzo's family inspires his tireless worth ethic
The not-so-special teams of Florida State
FSU's Leonard to carry American flag into stadium
The Florida State football program is worth over $385 million
Elite safety prospect says current star Seminoles DB his favorite college
football player ___________________________________________ UP NEXT:
FSU/NC State Preview: Seminoles Finally Back in Action
NC State Wolfpack vs. Florida State Seminoles Preview and Prediction
Pack has to keep the pressure to win on new Seminole QB
Doeren: 'It's all about the players'
In speaking with the media Thursday, Dave Doeren emphasized how much he
cares about his players being successful and more
Jerod Fernandez on last game against FSU: 'It's real personal'
Stevens' return boosts NC State secondary for FSU matchup
Dexter Wright questionable for FSU game
Close calls and crushed souls, NC State's recent run against top 25 teams
is not for the faint of heart
NC State vs. FSU: TV info, betting line, matchup to watch
___________________________________________ FSU BASKETBALL:
Five-star center Balsa Koprivica to take unofficial visit
___________________________________________ OTHER FSU SPORTS:
Soccer Tops Cardinals, 2-1
Noles Open ACC Play At Home
Women's Tennis Begin 2017 Fall Season at Debbie Southern Fall Classic
Swim & Dive Opens Season at All-Florida Invite
Polish World Juniors Medalist Karol Ostrowski Gives Verbal to Florida State
___________________________________________ 'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Dalvin Cook is a budding superstar, and you should not be surprised
Edwards Jr. 'believing in Myself Again' After Rough Stretch
Jaguars' Jalen Ramsey: Absent from Thursday's practice
Deion Sanders brings grassroots grants to Dallas
Former NFL and MLB star Deion Sanders signs with Allergan for Botox pitch
for men
John Riggins says the Redskins need to start Chris Thompson
Redskins RB Chris Thompson enjoys success, but continues seeking perfection
Chris Thompson Learning From His Mistakes In Breakout Season
Redskins RB Chris Thompson moves forward by living in the past
Miami Dolphins turn Lawrence Timmons matter over to Mike Tannenbaum
Could financial concessions be part of Lawrence Timmons' path back to
Dolphins? _________
Jonathan Isaac Analysis Entering 2017-18 Season
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Kevin Cash: Blake Snell has really turned his season around
Stephen Drew, putting off surgery, instead makes his own playoff push
Mientkiewicz plans to learn from sudden Twins firing
Luke Weaver aids a fragmented 2017 Cardinals rotation
___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
CBS likely to air FSU-Alabama
Greenlee still in hospital
Outlook positive for Seminoles' Greenlee
Freshman offensive lineman Antwane Greenlee is still in a Tallahassee
hospital under the observation of doctors after sustaining a neck injury
during practice Wednesday.
FSU's Hayes, Surratt Arrested After Incident Outside Bar
The first break for FSU's football team had a sour start after linebacker
Geno Hayes was Tasered and arrested with fullback Joe Surratt by
Tallahassee police outside a popular bar early this morning.
Booker's benching no bother
Lorenzo Booker has yet to be activated for a regular-season game, much less
get his first NFL carry or reception. The Dolphins' rookie running back
insists, however, that he's not frustrated.
Mientkiewicz could have prominent role for Yankees in postseason
___________________________________________ OTHER FSU NEWS:
Physics team nets $4.5M NSF grant to further nuclear physics research
___________________________________________ ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Gameday Guide: Clemson vs. Boston College TV info, how to watch online, more
Clemson offense just scratching the surface of what it can be
Clemson kicker Huegel out for season, hurt knee in practice
No. 2 Clemson has lost its kicker for the season after he was injured on
the last play of practice.
Tommy Bowden: Respect comes with consistency for Clemson
Pat Narduzzi: Georgia Tech using 'dangerous' blocks
10 things to know about Georgia Tech vs. Pitt
UofL pays $200K more than Clemson for Kent St. game
Miami Hurricanes defense wants to reach high standard after playing 'very
poorly' in opener
UNC loses 3 injured starters for year ahead of Duke game
North Carolina says three starters _ linebacker Andre Smith, offensive
tackle William Sweet and receiver Thomas Jackson _ are out for the season
due to injuries.
Pitt fullback George Aston 'probable' for Georgia Tech game
Cornerback Phillipie Motley, meanwhile, has been ruled out for Saturday, as
has outside linebacker Anthony McKee.
Key matchup: Pitt LB Saleem Brightwell vs. Georgia Tech QB TaQuon Marshall
The Yellow Jackets QB is so athletic that Pat Narduzzi has resorted to
using a defensive back to play him on Pitt's scout team offense.
Pitt's latest defensive showing continued a troubling trend
The Panthers have only allowed fewer than 31 points in one of their past 13
games vs. Power Five foes.
Is the 'Pitt might as well have kept Dave Wannstedt' crowd correct?
How high should the bar be for a program that hasn't finished in the top 10
since the early 1980s?
Syracuse football to wear new chrome facemask at LSU
ESPN analyst on Syracuse-LSU: 'This seems like a perfect concoction for an
upset'
Cavaliers wary of slow start against Broncos
Scouting report: Boise State beat writer breaks down the Broncos
Virginia at Boise State: Matchup breakdowns
Virginia at Boise State: Keys to victory
Old Dominion to start freshman QB vs No. 13 Virginia Tech
Old Dominion coach Bobby Wilder will start 17-year-old freshman Steven
Williams Jr. against No. 13 Virginia Tech.
From the Wake Forest side: Deacons know Mountaineers' strengths, lack of
weakness ___________________________________________ ACC BASKETBALL:
ACC Preview #8 - Miami
Jim Larranaga has put together a talented team that's going to make some
noise. ___________________________________________ OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
College football TV schedule
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Alabama's Bo Scarbrough not piling up big numbers _ yet
Arkansas won't let Aggie commit attend Saturday's game unless he decommits
from Texas A&M
Eyes on the Enemy: Florida State rival rundown
FUN FACT: UF has as many offensive touchdowns (9) in its last 8 games as it
has currently suspended players
Florida flashback: The top 10 fantastic finishes in the Swamp in the 2000s
November 30, 2003: Florida State 38, Florida 34
Florida quarterbacks still striving to move up, contributing
Kentucky game 'is really about Florida'
UF asst. coach: We're an elite program, they're not
Kentucky's once-porous defense is now stingy against the run
UK athletics director condemns 'offensive' Hurricane Irma sign before
Florida game
Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart on Thursday condemned an
offensive banner that has been floating around social media this week that
references Hurricane Irma and the Florida football team.
SEC Notebook: Is the next Le'Veon Bell currently playing for Mississippi
State?
Missouri's struggles weighing on many ahead of Auburn game
Things were supposed to be better this season for Missouri under
second-year coach Barry Odom.
Skip Holtz: A deal was in place for him to become South Carolina head
football coach
Instead of Skip Holtz, Steve Spurrier was named Gamecocks head football
coach at the end of the 2004 season.
It's not all on Butch Jones
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Nebraska fires athletic director after 5 years
Rover Drue Tranquill on where Notre Dame's defense has improved in 2017
Notre Dame LB Greer Martini: 'We have a point to prove' against Michigan
State
USF thrashes Temple to stay unbeaten; too bad not many saw it in person
USF defense feeds on Temple offense to take NCAA interceptions lead
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College basketball season starts in 50 days, so here's 50 fun facts to get
you ready ___________________________________________ SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
State attorney expects case details on 9 suspended Florida players early
next week
Ricky Williams arrested in Texas for outstanding traffic warrants
Aaron Hernandez had severe CTE; daughter sues NFL, Patriots
___________________________________________ MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Miami Dolphins dealing with defensive problems, challenge defensive backs
to improve
Bucs probe how to fix deep-ball chances missed vs. Bears
NFLPA's decision to re-elect DeMaurice Smith sets stage for next NFL labor
battle _________
Countdown to Mavericks camp: Why picking a starting lineup won't be so easy
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MLB Scores
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Kyle Stanley is your leader after a busy first round at East Lake
Field for Round 2 on Friday
PGA Tour releases 2017-18 schedule, adds two events to updated slate
Next season's FedEx Cup is full of opportunity with $363 million on the line
Rory McIlroy believes Europe will be the underdogs in the Ryder Cup for the
next TEN years
From the archives: Account of famed Riggs-King match heightens Tampa mob
intrigue ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
NFL destroys all 'spygate' materials from Pats
Bonds, Giants parting ways next season
Landis' attorney: Nobody can win
Floyd Landis' attorney figures if the American cyclist couldn't win his
doping case, nobody can. -- September 21, 2017 11:21 AM ___________________________________________
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
___________________________________________ FSU FOOTBALL:
James, Samuels Set To Square Off In Showcase Of Versatility
Jimbo Fisher ACC Teleconference recap: Florida State is 'anxious to play'
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher worried about rust after three-week layoff
Florida State's Jimbo Fisher praises wide receiver DJ Matthews, true
freshman class
Former FSU QB Sean Maguire feels for Francois, knows Blackman will be
prepared
James Blackman is an "alpha personality"
Expectations for remainder of 2017 season
Writing off FSU season is premature
Jimbo Fisher Call-In Show updates/takeaways: NC State week
Way-too-early FSU bowl predictions
On This Day at FSU: Peter Warrick's Career Day Secures Bowden's 200th Win
Commitment to change already evident for Wesley Chapel
One stands 6 feet 9, holds numerous college offers and has already verbally
committed to play at Florida State. ___________________________________________ UP NEXT:
Top 3 things to look for against NC State
NCST H-Back Jaylen Samuels' versatility has FSU on high alert
FSU's James, NC State's Samuels to showcase versatility
N.C. State's experienced, talented front-6 a big challenge for the Florida
State offense
N.C. State coach Dave Doeren digs deep to scout Florida State QB James
Blackman
NC State coach Dave Doeren discusses FSU quarterback James Blackman ahead
of showdown
Film study helps NC State's Dave Doeren curb intrigue on matchup against FSU
___________________________________________ FSU BASEBALL:
Bryan Henry: Football, baseball seasons collide
___________________________________________ OTHER FSU SPORTS:
ACC Cross Country Performer of the Week Sweep
FSU Soccer Heads To Louisville and VT
___________________________________________ 'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin: Held out Wednesday with knee injury
Bucs still high on Vikings RB Dalvin Cook
Minnesota Vikings: Offense must feature Dalvin Cook more creatively
This stat proves that Dalvin Cook only gets better as the game goes on
Raiders' Rodney Hudson a center worth attention
Veteran has been in the middle of exceptional play through two weeks on
O-line
Redskins RB Chris Thompson enjoys success, but continues seeking perfection
Suspended Timmons remains a topic of conversation for Dolphins
This story is about Timmons, but the statement is about Gase in full charge
Dolphins players would "100 percent" welcome back Lawrence Timmons
Miami Dolphins DT Ndamukong Suh sticks up for Lawrence Timmons
Adam Gase does not rule out Lawrence Timmons returning to Dolphins
Is a Pittsburgh Steelers reunion with Lawrence Timmons on the horizon?
Lawrence Timmons could lose guaranteed money after suspension
Next up for Vikings' up-and-down defense: Bucs QB Jameis Winston
'Coach me harder': Tough talk just how Jameis Winston wants it
Vikings' corner Xavier Rhodes noticed Jameis Winston's competitiveness
early on at Florida State _________
Rays' Kevin Cash doesn't mind following in Joe Maddon's steps
Kevin Cash: That was a very well-pitched game
Nationals' Stephen Drew: Takes at-bats in sim game
Should the Twins have fired Doug Mientkiewicz?
___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Back to the drawing board
As offense continues to struggle, Fisher will look for answers with extra
time to prepare for Alabama
Bye before Bama
FSU will use extra week to get healthy, fix struggling offense
Tackle injured during drill
Florida State freshman tackle Antwane Greenlee remained in Tallahassee
Memorial Hospital on Thursday after injuring his neck during a blocking
drill in Wednesday's practice
Florida State baseball begins fall practice
The team welcomes 20 newcomers for the 2008 season ___________________________________________ ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Week 4 ACC Power Rankings: What do you know, Clemson had another good week
2. Florida State.
Week 4 ACC football power poll
3. Florida State, 0-1/0-0 (4). _________
Backup Clemson DE Logan Rudolph to miss rest of season with shoulder injury
Dorian O'Daniel is the latest Clemson player to blossom into a star
Clemson senior linebacker Dorian O'Daniel is playing like one of the best
linebackers in the country after patiently waiting for his opportunity.
Goodbye bayou: Why Clemson working out better than LSU for Travis Etienne
Travis Etienne is playing football for the Clemson Tigers instead of the
LSU Tigers partly because his mom encouraged him to get out of Louisiana.
Tavien Feaster: Clemson's depth at RB is a plus for the Tigers
Why Clemson has had so much success winning road games
The Clemson Tigers football team has won 11 consecutive road games dating
back to 2014. _________
Shawn Davis gets start for Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech kicker Shawn Davis will start for the Yellow Jackets in
Saturday's game _________
Playoff Watch: How could U of L still make it?
5 reasons why U of L's season isn't over yet
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Toledo QB Logan Woodside could be best passer Miami faces in 2017
UM's Ahmmon Richards still questionable after 'severe' hamstring pull
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Pitt embraces its clean slate in ACC play
Sure, the Panthers have started 1-2, but the goal of an ACC title is still
there. That "pursuit" begins Saturday.
Georgia Tech opposing player to watch, offense: Pitt quarterback
Georgia Tech opposing player to watch, defense: Pitt LB Seun Idowu
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Ed Orgeron wasn't a candidate for Syracuse football job, but his time here
was meaningful _________
UVa's offensive line was lost before finding the right lineup
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Virginia Tech keen on Dalton Keene, the team's 'Rambo' and 'Swiss Army
Knife'
Bud Foster first noted Dalton Keene's toughness well over a decade ago. _________
Explosive Wake Forest's best offensive strategy after Wakeyleaks:
Counter-espionage?
Since the Wakeyleaks scandal became public last December, and Wake Forest's
playbook once again presumably became private, the Demon Deacons have
become an offensive juggernaut.
Behind Kenny graduate Wolford, Wake Forest offense is running smooth
___________________________________________ ACC BASKETBALL:
Duke removes longtime 'crow's nest' seating section at Cameron due to
safety concerns
Duke Blue Devils have removed its crow's nest structure at Cameron Indoor
Stadium, where the men's basketball team plays due to safety concerns. It
housed broadcast teams and was accessible only by a portable ladder. ESPN's
Dick Vitale and Jay Bilas, along with Duke's Bob Harris have all used the
structure.
Syracuse basketball offers scholarship to 2020 prospect Andre Jackson
Manning, Deacons pick up third commitment for Class of 2018, 6-foot-8
forward Isaiah Mucius ___________________________________________ OTHER ACC NEWS:
Has ESPN already cheaped out on the upcoming ACC Network?
ESPN's decision to base the new ACC Network in Connecticut instead of
Charlotte - with the SEC Network - raises questions about whether the new
channel will be done on the cheap. ___________________________________________ OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
College football TV schedule
5 Games to Watch This Saturday
#12 Florida State vs. NC State - 9:00am PST, ABC/ESPN2
Bottom 25 college football rankings: The ACC is starting to take over this
list
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Five most underrated college football coaches: Mike Gundy, Dan Mullen
shining
Bowl projections: San Diego State rises into New Year's Six bowl, while USC
hangs on
FBS sees huge spike in targeting penalty enforcement so far
Football Bowl Subdivision sees 73-percent increase in targeting penalties
enforced through comparable point in 2016. _________
Cleveland rocks: Sophomore speedster is becoming Florida's go-to receiver
UF's Dawson still in 'concussion protocol'
Quiet off the field, Gators CB C.J. Henderson has been making noisy plays
on it
QB Ryan Nassib gets in first work with Jaguars, ready to help when needed
Gators' correct 2018 football schedule, with three changes
Five reasons why Kentucky can beat Florida for the first time since 1986
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Freshmen prove to be integral part of Notre Dame defensive improvements
Martini stirring Notre Dame defense on more regular basis
Shedding blocks is tough enough, but along the way, Notre Dame linebacker
Greer Martini has also had to shed being typecast.
Experienced Oklahoma St. offensive line getting the job done
No. 21 USF eager for another crack at Temple in AAC opener
No. 21 South Florida can't wait for a rematch against Temple, which
derailed the Bulls' push for a conference title last season. ___________________________________________ OTHER BASKETBALL:
NCAA punishes Pacific men's basketball for violations
The men's basketball team at Pacific has been punished by the NCAA for
academic and recruiting violations under former coach Ron Verlin. ___________________________________________ OTHER BASEBALL:
More national love for South Carolina baseball recruiting class
___________________________________________ SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Ex-Penn State president's suit against ex-FBI boss dismissed
A defamation lawsuit filed by Penn State's former president against former
FBI director Louis Freeh has been thrown out.
4 Utah students charged in painting of BYU cougar statue
New Syracuse basketball walk-on accused of sex crime
___________________________________________ MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Improved Bucs defense making a name for itself
Bucs indoor facility is not completed, but they used it anyway
Richard Sherman rips NFL for catering to gamblers with league injury report
system
Jay-Z reportedly turns down Super Bowl LII halftime show in Minneapolis
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The authoritative, indisputable, official list of the NBA's 30 most
interesting players
Charles Barkley says Mavericks' Dennis Smith Jr. is in two-man race for
Rookie of the Year with this guy... _________
MLB Scores
Young girl hospitalized by 105 mph foul at Yankee Stadium
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Legendary boxer Jake LaMotta, the inspiration for "Raging Bull', dies at 95
___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Vick's Va. charges may be delayed
Appeals court backs O'Brien
Ohio State must pay former coach.
PGA Tour to start drug testing
Landis found guilty of doping
Floyd Landis lost his expensive and explosive case yesterday when two of
three arbitrators upheld the results of a test that showed the 2006 Tour de
France champion used synthetic testosterone to fuel his spectacular
comeback victory. -- September 20, 2017 6:46 AM ___________________________________________
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
___________________________________________ FSU FOOTBALL:
Business Unusual
Back to work: No. 12 Florida State prepares for long grind
First game without Deondre Francois big test for Jimbo Fisher, James
Blackman
FSU faces stiff challenge keeping James Blackman upright against NC State
defensive line
Tarvarus McFadden Sept. 19
Tarvarus McFadden explains how Florida State is staying focused
Brian Burns is ready for FSU's long layoff to end
Matthew Thomas Sept. 19
Florida State linebacker Matthew Thomas wants to 'play to his talent'
FSU linebacker Matthew Thomas talks about his return
FSU linebacker Matthew Thomas: I want to show people what I can really do
Matthew Thomas is trying not to take football for granted
Latest Vegas odds on FSU's national title chances
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Recent success masks FSU's shaky history vs. NC State
Game Week Hub: NC State vs. Florida State 2017
Everything Wolfpack fans need to know about the ACC opener against Florida
State
The 'JaySam' fan club continues to grow. Add another opposing coach to the
list
Wolfpack O-line doing the job
Florida State to have flyover prior to home opener vs. NC State
___________________________________________ FSU BASKETBALL:
Women's Basketball: Hoops Abroad
___________________________________________ OTHER FSU SPORTS:
Volleyball Falls to No. 3 Florida in Three
This marks the Seminoles' fifth loss to the Gators in the last nine matches
of the series.
Gators make quick work of Seminoles
Florida dominates in third set, sweeps FSU
Lessons from our favorite Brit, party hats & another victory!
___________________________________________ 'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Noles in the NFL: Florida State makes its case for Running Back University
Rams' Lamarcus Joyner: Records nine tackles in losing effort
Deion Sanders: Dez Bryant doesn't measure up against prime defensive backs
Redskins to play it safe with RB Chris Thompson
Chris Thompson's versatility is a major asset for the Redskins
Dolphins suspend Lawrence Timmons indefinitely after linebacker went AWOL
on Saturday
Dolphins trade for Saints linebacker Anthony after suspending AWOL Timmons
Five thoughts on Timmons' suspension, Dolphins' trade for Anthony
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Doug Mientkiewicz aftermath: It's a bad look
___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Regain confidence, and swagger will follow
The best and perhaps only way to develop a swagger, once the trademark of
the Seminoles offense, is to experience some success on the field. So far,
it hasn't come easy for this team.
Kelly Reinstated After Academic Ineligibility
FSU LB Anthony Kelly, who was ruled academically ineligible after his
spring semester, returned to practice in shorts Wednesday, but has not yet
been officially cleared.
Seminole Men's Golf Team Ranked Eighth Nationally
___________________________________________ OTHER FSU NEWS:
FSU grads improve, FAMU grads struggle with Bar exam passage rate
The FSU Marching Chiefs Have Gone Green
___________________________________________ ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Boston College notebook: Defense tries to limit big plays
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Wait, is Clemson football actually better this year?
Dorian O'Daniel is the latest Clemson player to blossom into a star
Clemson has its starter at cornerback opposite senior Ryan Carter
Clemson has plenty of depth at the cornerback position, but the starting
jobs are starting to take shape.
Why Clemson should be ranked No. 1 ahead of Alabama
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Duke's Cutcliffe: 'It must be November, we're playing North Carolina'
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5 things to know from Paul Johnson's news conference
Johnson interested in adding 12th Georgia Tech game
_________
Petrino's Clemson review missed something | Greer
Why is Louisville football struggling on defense?
Louisville running back Jeremy Smith hopes to return for fifth year, father
says _________
Miami Hurricanes are practicing in Central Florida after Hurricane Irma
UM quarterback Malik Rosier says he's 'never gone this long without
playing'but is staying focused for Toledo
After Hurricane Irma, Miami Hurricanes' offense trying to regain timing
Toledo feels like a second season opener for Miami Hurricanes
UM counting on fan support, donations for hurricane relief Saturday
Hard Rock Stadium quickly cleans up after Irma. See the before and after
_________
Pitt players, Pat Narduzzi sweating the technique on defensive struggles
From coaches to players, the Panthers believe their breakdowns are stemming
from youth and inexperience manifesting themselves in technique.
If Oklahoma State can't fill Heinz Field, why does Pitt bother playing them?
Pitt's home loss to Oklahoma State drew fewer fans than a game against
Youngstown State. So why do the Panthers schedule top 10 opponents? _________
Babers not backing away from breakthrough at LSU
Syracuse football to open 2021 season against Albany
_________
Cavaliers adjusting to handle running QBs
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Long-standing bond with Wiles, Foster paying off for Virginia Tech with
H-back Dalton Keene _________
Wake Forest offense won't rest on historic performance
Wake-ASU is more than a football game, it's a football necessity
___________________________________________ OTHER ACC NEWS:
Disputed UNC course about big-time college sports will be offered again
UNC-Chapel Hill administrators initially declined to schedule the course on
the history of big-time college sports this year, prompting outcry from
faculty and free speech groups. The course, taught by a frequent critic of
administration, will now be offered in the spring. ___________________________________________ OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
___________________________________________
OTHER FOOTBALL:
College football TV schedule
Donor of $10 million to have name put on hedges of Rose Bowl field
Rose Bowl field has its first name in 95 years _________
Gators' Feleipe Franks threw same game-winning TD in practice in July
Instant excitement: UF's freshmen on offense stepping out
Florida stars suspended prior to game at UK
Five reasons UK can end streak vs. Florida
Florida Gators' 2018 football schedule released
The when about UF's 2018 football schedule
Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason back at practice, no word on return
Georgia Bulldogs' 2018 schedule announced
Wildcats play Texas A&M in 2018 for first time since 1952
Kentucky's 2018 schedule features 7 home games and first visit to Texas A&M
since 1952.
It's time for Dan Mullen to strike while the iron is hot and plan his exit
Mississippi State has been good to Mullen, but he should be the next
Bulldog to upgrade
Skip Holtz will finally be a head coach in Williams-Brice Stadium
The man who once thought he would be South Carolina's head coach will coach
Louisiana Tech against the Gamecocks this week.
Gamecocks' 2018 schedule set, includes 3 games at Williams-Brice to open
season _________
Former Auburn QB John Franklin III embracing receiving role at FAU
Brandon Wimbush, Notre Dame passing game a work in progress
ND's Brian Kelly has 'absolutely no questions' about QB Brandon Wimbush's
ability
Clash with MSU may reveal whether Notre Dame's fixes are lasting
Baker Mayfield knows why Oklahoma collapsed in 2014, and it involves Katy
Perry
Mayfield has also taken an important side in the Katy Perry-Taylor Swift
feud ___________________________________________ OTHER BASKETBALL:
Top five conference games in each major college basketball league this
season
USF men's basketball gets off lightly with NCAA
___________________________________________ SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Police Departments find common link between two Florida football frauds
cases
Ohio State: Dismiss ex-player's lawsuit over image use
Ohio State is asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit by one of its most
famous football stars who alleges the university used ex-athletes' photos
without permission and robbed them of compensation. ___________________________________________ MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Dan Marino kicks off touchdown drive of Hurricane Irma relief to the
Florida Keys
Giants coach Ben McAdoo blames Eli Manning for gaffe in loss to Lions
NFL hot seat rankings: Trouble already brewing for Marvin Lewis' Cincinnati
Bengals
Roger Goodell is sticking around as commissioner even if he shouldn't
_________
Countdown to camp: Will these two young Mavericks take the next step in
their careers?
Dwight Howard admits he blew it with the Magic
_________
MLB Scores
MLB free agency: 9 players who hurt their stock this season
Alex Gordon hits MLB's record-setting 5,694th HR of season
Kansas City's Alex Gordon hits Major League Baseball's record 5,694th home
run of 2017, breaking the season record.
Independent league team loses game in 17 innings after thinking it won
championship ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Big dollars on the line this season for ACC's football coaches
ACC football coaches getting lucrative deals
Young guns
Alabama's game this week will feature two young coordinators and Major
Applewhite is ready.
Gators glad Tebow can throw deep
The sophomore quarterback's big arm has produced seven big plays thus far.
T.O. fined for poking fun at Patriots' spy scandal
Tour pushes U.S. Open to use FedEx Cup points
The Masters agreed to offer invitations to the top 30. -- September 19, 2017 6:46 AM ___________________________________________
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
___________________________________________ FSU FOOTBALL:
Nole Insiders: Press Conference Takeaways
Jimbo Fisher Press Conference: Sept. 19
Five Takeaways From Jimbo Fisher's NC State Press Conference
Photos: First Day of Practice - Sept. 18
FSU looks to reboot football season
FSU finally set for first home game
Florida State returns to normal routine, begins preparing for NC State
FSU head coach Fisher: 'Good to be up here with a game on the line'
Jimbo gets to enjoy his weekend off
FSU coach Fisher: 'Noles 'competitive' over break
Since returning, Fisher says FSU linebacker Matthew Thomas has been
'outstanding'
Florida State hopes to avoid 'knucklehead' miscues on special teams
New FSU season predictions: Recalibrating after Francois' injury and
schedule changes
Updating FSU football's depth chart for NC State: QB succession remains in
question
Florida State-Wake Forest game time announced
Florida State will travel to Winston-Salem, North Carolina to take on Wake
Forest on Sept. 30 at 3:30 p.m.
Seminoles watch 5-star QB Justin Fields up close
___________________________________________ UP NEXT:
NC State a big underdog at Florida State despite Deondre Francois injury
Mystery awaits NC State in ACC opener against Florida State
FSU's Jimbo Fisher talks about facing the NC State Wolfpack
Jimbo Fisher high on play of Ryan Finley, Jaylen Samuels
NC State's Doeren on his players: 'They are great kids and I want them to
win'
How NC State's football team turned Burt Reynolds into a movie star
___________________________________________ FSU BASEBALL:
Florida State Opens Fall Baseball Practice Monday
___________________________________________ OTHER FSU SPORTS:
Volleyball Primed For Fresh From Florida Sunshine Showdown
Women's Tennis Announce 2017-18 Schedule
___________________________________________ 'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Academy Sports+Outdoors Noles In The NFL: Week 2
'Noles in the NFL: Week 2
Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin: Steps up production in Week 2 win
Devonta Freeman does his best Steph Curry impression after Falcons' TD
Devonta Freeman's TD celebration got the 'NBA on NBC' theme music treatment
Graham Gano's three field goals lift Carolina Panthers over Buffalo Bills
Jalen Ramsey on Delanie Walker late hit: 'I hate losing'
Kia MVP Of The Game: Chris Thompson
Timmons uncertain to play this week, agent Drew Rosenhaus says
Dolphins' Lawrence Timmons wants to practice, play immediately
One day after being inactive, Dolphins LB Lawrence Timmons to meet with
doctors
Lawrence Timmons situation reportedly involved LAX flight and missing
person report
Gase non-committal on Timmons' future here, address other issues
Lawrence Timmons situation runs up against the culture Adam Gase is trying
to build
Former Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons' faces uncertain future with Miami
after disappearance
Lawrence Timmons had a reputation of leadership and consistency before this
weekend's disappearance
It appears the Steelers made the right decision on inside linebacker Vince
Williams
Steelers' Vince Williams: Records first sack this season in win
FSU great Jameis Winston surprises Deion Sanders on his show
_________
Kevin Cash: We needed to bounce back after 2 tough losses
Giants' Buster Posey: Day-to-day with minor toe injury
Orioles' D.J. Stewart: Unleashes talent in first Double-A campaign
___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
To Move On, FSU Must Move Ball
The first quarter is officially over. Florida State has played three of its
12 regular-season games, and Noles fans seem a little on edge for this
early in the season.
Lack of playmakers makes FSU's offense look dim
Piurowski back at old spot
As the Florida State football team returned to practice Tuesday afternoon,
sophomore Caz Piurowski returned to his original position - at least for
now.
Fluellen's Injury Worse Than Expected
Florida State senior DT Andre Fluellen, who did not start for the Seminoles
on Saturday for the first time in 26 games, said an MRI performed Monday
revealed partially torn ligaments in his left elbow.
FSU's Andrews may stay upstairs
Mickey Andrews is a sideline guy. Always has been.
Nicholson shows knee OK
Derek Nicholson shouldn't be asked any more about the knee he seriously
injured a year ago.
Obviously Jimbo Fisher Is Wrong For FSU
___________________________________________ OTHER FSU NEWS:
FSU professor wins Southern Chemist Award from American Chemical Society
Dance Marathon to present $915K check to FSU medical school
___________________________________________ ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
___________________________________________
ACC FOOTBALL:
ACC ANNOUNCES FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
ACC power rankings: Wait, is Clemson actually better this year?
4. Florida State
No doubt about it: QB Kelly Bryant expected this success
Georgia Tech returns to practice after weekend off
Georgia Tech, Georgia game sold out
Cards must 'find out where we're at'
Heisman Watch: Jackson's chances take a hit
Petrino 'encouraged' by Alexander's progress
Hurricanes getting their legs back as practices continue after Irma
Fedora on playing the Duke rivarly game early
What does UNC's Larry Fedora expect from Duke?
Is UNC's Chazz Surratt getting more comfortable at quarterback?
See the latest additions to UNC's growing injury list as Duke game
approaches
Fedora on UNC injuries: 'It is what it is."
Max Browne 'OR' Ben DiNucci? Pitt has a quarterback battle again
"It's a coaching feel, and it's a quarterback situation we're gonna
continue to evaluate," Pat Narduzzi said.
Somehow, Pitt took 59-21 and made it worse. Enjoy your Big Mac.
Anybody up for free burgers? No? Nobody?
2017 bowl projections: Pitt dropping after Week 3
The Panthers' 59-21 loss against Oklahoma State last week is leading some
to project they'll miss a bowl game altogether.
Bowl watch: Syracuse football's hopes still alive as it heads to Death
Valley
Notebook: Mendenhall well-versed in short weeks
Virginia on Friday will be playing a game on short rest for just the second
time since 2012.
UVa football: QB Benkert continues to solidfy
With marquee Clemson game nearing, Hokies trying to put all of their focus
on ODU ___________________________________________ ACC BASKETBALL:
What ACC basketball schedules can tell you about the strengths, weaknesses
of your favorite team
RJ Barrett or Zion Williamson? Here's your favorite Duke basketball
recruiting target.
Jim Boeheim on pace to become oldest coach in NCAA Division I history
___________________________________________ OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
___________________________________________
OTHER FOOTBALL:
College football TV schedule
Clemson takes No. 1 spot from Alabama in latest NCAA 1-130 Re-Rank
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Auburn QB Sean White dismissed from team following arrest
Don't blame Gus Malzahn for Sean White's mistakes
A look back at Sean White's up-and-down Auburn career
Was it the greatest play in Florida history?
Franks, Gators already focused on Kentucky
Gators have their QB in Feleipe Franks
Dramatic bomb aside, UF offense should worry Mac
Georgia vs Miss St: Biggest meeting yet in a pseudo-rivalry
Ole Miss Rebels could swap black bear mascot for landshark
The reason behind South Carolina's anemic run numbers
The Gamecocks football team runs the ball fewer times per game than all but
one team in the SEC.
When Lou Holtz demoted his son Skip as USC offensive coordinator
After a season-ending 63-17 loss to Clemson and a 5-7 record in 2003, Lou
Holtz decided he would call the plays and go without an offensive
coordinator.
What would Texas A&M accomplish by firing Kevin Sumlin in the middle of the
season? _________
Tom Herman optimistic through primal screams, but Longhorns must fix these
glaring issues for Big 12 play ___________________________________________ SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Felony Grand Theft Charges Coming for Gator Football Players in Misuse of
School Funds Case
Texas judge denies NFL bid to reinstate Elliott suspension
___________________________________________ MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Bucs offense at its best against Bears in two-minute drill
10 takeaways from Jaguars' loss to Tennessee
Jaguars' punt coverage team ranks at the bottom in the NFL
Jaguars and Bortles have a formula for failure
Denver Broncos CB Aqib Talib passes Deion Sanders on pick-6 list
NFL still confident in Los Angeles market despite attendance for Rams,
Chargers games
Cowboys coach Jason Garrett opens up on Ezekiel Elliott's lack of effort on
two INTs: 'That's not the way we play'
LaDainian Tomlinson: Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott 'absolutely quit on this
team' ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
USF Nears 20,000 Season Tickets
-- September 18, 2017 6:46 AM ___________________________________________
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
___________________________________________ FSU FOOTBALL:
Finding joys in life without FSU football
How to Watch Florida State Seminoles football without Cable
___________________________________________ UP NEXT:
Five Rushing Scores Lead to 49-16 Home Win Over Furman
Boone, Wolfpack secure win over Furman
Boone's 47-yard interception return for a touchdown one was of many
highlights for the Wolfpack in its 30th straight win over a Division I-AA,
or Football Championship Subdivision, team.
Pounding it: Wolfpack racks up 242 yards rushing in Saturday's win
Jaylen Samuels moving up career NCSU ranks
___________________________________________ OTHER FSU SPORTS:
Veteran Offense Leads Volleyball to Five Set Win Over Auburn
Pak Continues Par or Less Streak at Olympia Fields
FSU Soccer Opens ACC Play Against UNC
Garnet Holds Off Gold
___________________________________________ 'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Two former Florida State players find calling coaching in Tallahassee
Seminole Scrapbook: Teaching, winning fun to Yeomans
Jalen Ramsey questionable for Sunday
Jameis Winston's miracles from mistakes, and vice versa
Jameis Winston's next step: The deep ball
Jameis Winston hands out meals, cheer to Irma victims
_________
Rays' Kevin Cash uses unorthodox lineup against Red Sox ace Chris Sale
Kevin Cash: Ultimately a disappointing loss
Twins no longer do the Dougie, Mientkiewicz firing a huge misstep for front
office
Change is inevitable, but the Twins handled this one poorly.
Rookie Luke Weaver shines again, Cardinals top Reds
___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Fisher: 'Inept' FSU offense is trying patience
Through one-fourth of the regular season, the Seminoles are guilty of the
same mistakes that, unlike the days of their dynasty and top-five finishes,
they can't overcome.
Noles' OC Fisher might change personnel
Brooks sits out plays for first time
Jon Gruden cites the heat and Cato June for replacing the linebacker.
Dunn leads Falcons in rushing
DT Travis Johnson misses Texans game at Carolina with foot injury
Florida State's Don Veller Seminole Golf Course Installs Wi-Fi Golf
Management System From GPS Industries ___________________________________________ ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
___________________________________________
ACC FOOTBALL:
Notre Dame runs all over Boston College in 49-20 victory
Wimbush runs (207 yards, 4 TDs) Notre Dame past BC 49-20
Notre Dame Exposes Whole New Set of Problems for Boston College Football
3 reasons why Notre Dame beat Boston College
_________
Clemson pounds Louisville in battle of top 15 teams
McCloud turning in big play after big play
Thumbs up, thumbs down: Clemson-Louisville football
_________
Duke's best player had a poor day. That the Blue Devils won anyway tells us
plenty.
Baylor stifled Daniel Jones. Yet Duke's running game and defense were
superior as the Blue Devils remained unbeaten with a win.
Duke's Shaun Wilson didn't want to get caught on his TD run
Duke's Shaun Wilson talks about his 176 yard, two touchdown performance in
a 34-20 win over Baylor. _________
Clemson deals UofL harsh reality check
Instant Analysis: Clemson runs past Louisville
_________
After Hurricane Irma, Miami Hurricanes return to practice with questions
_________
Surratt leads North Carolina past Old Dominion, 53-23
Chazz Surratt ran for two touchdowns and threw for one and North Carolina
beat Old Dominion 53-23 Saturday.
UNC's Tyler Powell: 'I was pumped up"
UNC's Tyler Powell talks about the Tar Heel's big 53-23 win over Old
Dominion. _________
No. 9 Oklahoma State sends Pitt to worst loss at Heinz Field, 59-21
Ben DiNucci replaced Max Browne at quarterback, but it wasn't nearly enough
to stop the Panthers from suffering a blowout at home.
DiNucci takes over for Browne at QB in Pitt's blowout loss
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Ben DiNucci replaced starter Max Browne, and
his first pass of the day went for 74 yards to Quadree Henderson. _________
QB Eric Dungey stars for Syracuse, Orange beat CMU 41-17
Eric Dungey rushes for 105 yards and one TD, throws for another, tailback
Dontae Strickland scores twice, and Syracuse beats Central Michigan 41-17.
Syracuse football pulls away in 2nd half for much-needed blowout of Central
Michigan
Dino Babers: Evan Foster's pick-6 was 'play of the game' for Syracuse
football
Dino Babers does push-ups on sideline, loses voice after win vs. Central
Michigan _________
Record day from Benkert fuels Virginia's rout of UConn
Zaccheaus hits his stride against Huskies
Notebook Virginia receiving corps makes history
Former walk-on Nelson shines in UVa secondary
Brenton Nelson picked a good time to step into the spotlight in Virginia's
38-18 win over visiting UConn on Saturday.
Game balls: Virginia 38, UConn 18
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No. 16 Virginia Tech beats East Carolina 64-17 to reach 3-0
Redshirt freshman Josh Jackson threw for 372 yards and five touchdowns _
three to Cam Phillips _ to help No. 16 Virginia Tech beat East Carolina
64-17 on Saturday.
Smooth sailing: After slow start, Virginia Tech pummels ECU 64-17
Cam slam: Phillips provides Virginia Tech fans with another memorable day
_________
Deacons destroy Utah State, reach 3-0
Wake Forest continued its onslaught on its offensive record book in a 46-10
victory against Utah State on Saturday at BB&T Field, reaching 3-0 for the
second straight season E28094 the first time that's happened since 1946-47.
Coming into its own: Wake Forest offense rounding into dangerous form
___________________________________________ ACC BASKETBALL:
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim on coaching future: 'I'm not leaving my son
there' (report) ___________________________________________ OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
___________________________________________
OTHER FOOTBALL:
College football TV schedule
College Football Scores
Top 25 Capsules
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No. 15 Auburn overcomes 5 turnovers to beat Mercer 24-10
Kamryn Pettway ran for 128 yards and three touchdowns as No. 15 Auburn
overcame five turnovers to hold off FCS school Mercer 24-10 in another
troubling performance by the Tigers' offense.
Gators come up clutch
Gators stun Tennessee on final-play TD pass
Miracle of Hail Feleipe just might save UF's season
Dooley Grades The Gators: Needed win
UF coach Jim McElwain unveils barbecue sauce
Purdue gets 2nd win, dominates listless Missouri, 35-3
David Blough passed for one touchdown and ran for another as Purdue
dominated Missouri, 35-3 in a nonconference football battle.
Missed opportunities cost Gamecocks in latest loss to Kentucky
How Kentucky used South Carolina's defensive style against it
Deebo Samuel's season may be over due to left leg injury
South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp said Saturday night that Deebo
Samuel will miss the rest of the season due to a broken leg, but Samuel
later posted on Twitter that he could return in six weeks.
Kentucky captains say USC handshake snub 'just fired us up even more'
Butch Jones: 'Accumulation' of plays hurt Vols
Pin this Vols loss on Butch Jones
Chaos finds Butch Jones again, and it may soon come time for Tennessee to
say 'uncle'
'We were like two different teams': Ragin' after sluggish first half, Texas
A&M bounces back to beat Cajuns
Kevin Sumlin reacts to Texas A&M player flipping off Aggie fans at halftime
5 takeaways from Texas A&M's 45-21 win: Kellen Mond, Aggie defense and WRs
begin to step up _________
Baylor goes down again, starts season 0-3: Five takeaways from Baylor's
34-20 loss to Duke
Nebraska AD Shawn Eichorst says 'I'm angry' after loss to Northern Illinois
Notre Dame offense needs balance to build on Boston College win
Freshman QB shines; Rutgers snaps 11-game losing streak 65-0
How TCU's Hail Mary sunk SMU's dreams of an upset
USC 27, Texas 24 (2OT): Longhorns believe in themselves again but 'there's
no moral victories'
Texas notebook: "Hindsight's 20/20" as Longhorns pass up a two-point
opportunity in overtime loss
USC hooks Texas at the Coliseum for a little revenge after 11 years
Freshman walk-on kicker delivers USC victory over Texas 27-24 in double
overtime
Josh Rosen tries to will UCLA to win but falters in 48-45 loss to Memphis
___________________________________________ MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Dolphins have the oldest defense in the NFL
This community needs a Bucs win. The Bucs need it more
_________
With 20th season looming, Dirk Nowitzki not ready to say it will be his
last _________
MLB Scores
Here are 22 stats and facts about the Indians' record 22-game winning streak
_________
Lightning journal: Jeff Vinik feels 'pretty good' about getting outdoor
game in Tampa Bay
Marc Leishman takes 5-stroke lead into Sunday at BMW Championship
Rickie Fowler and Jason Day could not make up ground on Saturday to Marc
Leishman ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
BC Eagles hitting new heights
Boston College in the Bowl Championship Series? Quarterback Matt Ryan
invited to the Heisman Trophy ceremonies in New York? A 12-0 regular
season? A top 10 ranking
Saban takes Alabama back into AP Top 25
Hawaii looking to be next Boise State
USF cracks Top 25 for first time
O.J. Simpson arrested in armed robbery probe
In any system, Woods is No. 1
The serious portion of the PGA Tour season ended in predictably proper
fashion yesterday with Tiger Woods completing a sweep of both the inaugural
FedEx Cup and the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club. -- September 17, 2017 6:46 AM ___________________________________________
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
___________________________________________ FSU FOOTBALL:
Noles Making Most Of Extra Prep Time
Three-Step Drop: How will layoff affect FSU?
Ten straight weeks of football could be a good thing for FSU
Podcast: Talking Blackman, NC hopes, FSU's D, and Akers or Patrick
Jimbo Fisher chimes in on Clemson-Louisville matchup, likes FSU's chances
in ACC ___________________________________________ UP NEXT:
NC State, Furman and their six degrees of football separation
Wolfpack looking to answer struggles in 1st quarter
What does NC State have to show for its four starting NFL quarterbacks?
Good question. ___________________________________________ OTHER FSU SPORTS:
Baker's 68 Lifts Men's Golf
Women Sweep To Title; Barney-led Men Second
Volleyball Returns Home to Host Auburn
Lucena Returns to Florida State as Volunteer Assistant Coach
Gators' Women's Soccer Match Against FSU Rescheduled
___________________________________________ 'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Dalvin Cook is hungry for more after an early taste of Vikings success
Falcons' Devonta Freeman hopes to find his footing against Packers
Former FSU QB Sean Maguire adjusting to new career as high school football
coach
Xavier Rhodes, Terence Newman added to Vikings injury report
Deion Sanders on Raiders' Michael Crabtree: `He definitely reminds me of
myself'
Youer than you: Jameis Winston embraces Seussian approach to QB life
_________
Rays' Kevin Cash uses unorthodox lineup against Red Sox ace Chris Sale
Doug Mientkiewicz is fired as minor league manager for Twins
The former major league player was let go as part of an overall
reorganization of the system.
Orioles prospect season in review: D.J. Stewart
Rookie Luke Weaver shines again, Cardinals top Reds
_________
Blixt spearheads cleanup efforts ahead of Web.com Tour Championship
___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Florida State Shuts Down Colorado, 16-6
Noles Win In Ugly Fashion
The altitude didn't bother Florida State in the Seminoles' first foray into
Colorado as they beat the Buffaloes 16-6 Saturday night behind Gary
Cismesia's three field goals. The Seminoles thwarted the Buffs by using
their safeties to shut down the run and relying on their speedy cornerbacks
to take away Cody Hawkins' downfield receiving targets.
Has Derrick Brooks Lost A Step?
Brooks sees no signs of slowing down
___________________________________________ ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
___________________________________________
ACC FOOTBALL:
Saturday's ACC previews
Boston College, Notre Dame, renew Catholic school rivalry
Clemson needs another strong game from its DL against Louisville
ACC coaches break down Clemson-Louisville
Baylor. UNC. Miami. How does Duke's defense stack up against its next three
opponents?
Louisville QB Lamar Jackson leads latest Heisman Trophy watch
Why UNC has faded late in two defeats to start the football season
It appears the QB controversy at UNC has been laid to rest
Pitt has no use for 'underdog' talk vs. high-powered Oklahoma State
The defense has its "work cut out" against an offense that can run or throw
to beat you but Pat Narduzzi says "anybody's beatable."
5 reasons SU will win, 5 reasons CMU will win
After last season's heartbreak, Cavaliers get another shot at Huskies
The third loss in the Bronco Mendenhall era at Virginia came when an
ex-Division III soccer player missed a 20-yard field goal attempt as the
fourth quarter expired.
UVa faces must-win game against UConn
You know a program is struggling when the third game of the season is a
"must win," but that's exactly what Saturday's high noon contest against
UConn is for host Virginia.
UConn at Virginia: Keys to victory
Pirates should provide telling situation for Virginia Tech QB Jackson
Virginia Tech not worried about total rushing yards as long as it's
effective
CB Adonis Alexander doesn't make trip to ECU for 'not living up to' VT's
expectations ___________________________________________ ACC BASKETBALL:
Rick Pitino says Adam Silver, NBA will soon allow players to go pro out of
high school
U of L lands a big hoops commit from Trinity star
Immanuel Bates, top-100 basketball recruit, picks NC State over Georgetown
Four star recruit Manny Bates on committing to NC State
___________________________________________ OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
___________________________________________
OTHER FOOTBALL:
College football TV schedule
The most hate filled rivalries in college football in 2017
_________
Gators hoping to make amends for last season's collapse against Tennessee
A furious second-half comeback a season ago snapped Florida's 11-year win
streak over Tennessee. _________
QB Dawkins accounts for 6 TDs in UA rout
Jay Hayes 'brings the juice' for seemingly improved Notre Dame defense
Toiling in obscurity paved the way for Notre Dame DE Jay Hayes' rise
USF Bulls continue to have too many struggles to be convincing
Familiar slow start, strong finish for USF in win vs. Illinois
Illinois-USF journal: Bulls, Illini nearly set penalties record
Tom Herman's giant-killer status in jeopardy as Texas prepares for USC
Where are the stars of the Texas-USC 2006 Rose Bowl now?
Hurricane Irma has UCF football facing financial "Armageddon"
St. Thomas Aquinas leads nation with 12 NFL players
___________________________________________ SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Sandusky's son pleads guilty to child sex abuse allegations
A son of ex-Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky
has pleaded guilty to pressuring a teenage girl to send him naked photos
and asking her sister for oral sex. ___________________________________________ MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Up-tempo, no-huddle might become the personality of 2017 Miami Dolphins
offense
8 Miami Dolphins Adam Gase cited as emerging leaders
An exclusive look at how the Dolphins moved their entire operation 2,700
miles west E28094 with no warning
Sunday is first test of Bucs' ticket plan to keep out opponents' fans
Jaguars' O-line quick makeover was impressive vs. Texans
Bengals match an awful football record set in 1939, might be AFC North's
worst team
Bengals fire offensive coordinator Ken Zampese after two-game TD drought
The 0-2 Bengals have scored nine points in two games
Jimmy Johnson says his Keys home looks like it was napalmed during Irma
_________
22 and through: Indians' AL record win streak stopped at 22
Indians' winning streak stopped at 22 with 4-3 loss to Royals.
Red Sox fined for stealing signs, Yanks docked lesser amount
_________
Lightning journal: Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov happy to be together
again _________
Ben Crane given 8-stroke penalty at Web.com Finals for having stickers on
clubs
This is not how you want your playoff run to start
Mikko Ilonen makes ace No. 1,000 in European Tour history, nearly repeats
feat ___________________________________________ 10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Gator quarterback dazzles in first SEC start as Vol offense can't keep up
pace
The Kiss Army
Tebow, Gators leave Vols with fat lip
Tony Joiner got to do something Saturday that lots of Gator fans must wish
they could do today -- give Tim Tebow a big smooch. Florida's strong safety
kissed the Gators' sophomore quarterback on the side of his neck after
Tebow scored on a 7-yard run in the second quarter of Florida's 59-20
trouncing of Tennessee. Not many of the 90,707 fans at Florida Field got to
see the act of gratitude. But a national television audience did.
O.J. still betting on great escape
Did you see O.J. Simpson was questioned Friday ? and remains a suspect ? in
a break-in at a casino hotel room involving sports memorabilia?
Woods in position to win
Tiger Woods managed just fine Saturday at the Tour Championship, where a
6-under 64 only allowed him to keep his 3-shot margin at the pushover known
as East Lake. -- | 
