NCAAF - Florida State Seminoles
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| Location: Tallahassee, FL | Stadium: Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium (82,300) | Owner: |
| GM: | Coach: Jimbo Fisher | National Championships: 2 |
Florida State News
| QB Clint Trickett transferring to West Virginia |
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) Former Florida State quarterback Clint Trickett has transferred to West Virginia. West Virginia football spokesman Mike Montoro confirmed Trickett's transfer Wednesday. Trickett was released from his Florida State scholarship last month. The junior is on target to graduate this month and can transfer and be eligible to play in the fall. He will have two years of eligibility remaining. |
Standings - ACC Atlantic
| Teams | W | L | T | Pct | Div | Conf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlaSt | 12 | 2 | 0 | .857 | 8-1 | 10-2 |
| Clem | 11 | 2 | 0 | .846 | 7-1 | 10-2 |
| UNC | 8 | 4 | 0 | .667 | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| MiaFL | 7 | 5 | 0 | .583 | 5-3 | 6-5 |
| GATec | 7 | 7 | 0 | .500 | 5-4 | 6-7 |
| NCSt | 7 | 6 | 0 | .538 | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| VaTec | 7 | 6 | 0 | .538 | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Duke | 6 | 7 | 0 | .462 | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Wake | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | 3-5 | 4-7 |
| MD | 4 | 8 | 0 | .333 | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| UVA | 4 | 8 | 0 | .333 | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| BC | 2 | 10 | 0 | .167 | 1-7 | 1-10 |
Team Leaders
| Name | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| PaY | E.J. Manuel | 3,392 |
| Cmp% | E.J. Manuel | 68.0 |
| RuY | Chris Thompson | 687 |
| Y/Ru | Chris Thompson | 7.5 |
| Rc | Rashad Greene | 57 |
| RcY | Rashad Greene | 741 |
| TD | E.J. Manuel | 27 |
| Int | Xavier Rhodes | 3 |
Team Rankings - Offense
| Total | ACC Rank | Div I - FBS Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPG | 39.3 | 3 | 10 |
| RuY/G | 205.9 | 2 | 24 |
| PY/G | 264.9 | 7 | 40 |
| TO | 27 | 10 | 95 |
| Rat | 84.5 | 1 | 9 |
Team Rankings - Defense
| Total | ACC Rank | Div I - FBS Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA/G | 14.7 | 1 | 6 |
| RuY/G | 92.3 | 1 | 3 |
| PaY/G | 161.9 | 1 | 1 |
| Tk | 22 | 7 | 59 |
| Sk | 36 | 1 | 14 |
Latest Game - Jan 1, 2013
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Player News
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Bills selected Florida State QB E.J. Manuel with the No. 16 overall pick. Manuel (6-5, 237) inherited Florida State's quarterback job from Christian Ponder for his final two seasons and completed 66.8 percent of his passes with a 41:18 TD-to-INT ratio, while rushing for eight touchdowns. Manuel is a great athlete with 4.62 speed and a 34-inch vertical, and could be a read-option weapon once he irons out his many kinks as a passer. Despite the lofty college completion rate, Manuel's accuracy is maddeningly scattershot beyond five yards and he seems virtually untrained in terms of pocket feel and footwork. He's a big project. The Bills can't expect a major contribution in year one, but Manuel will compete in training camp for a starting job with veterans Kevin Kolb and Tarvaris Jackson. |
Last 5 Games
| Date | Team | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 1 | Northern Illinois | W, 31-10 | Boxscore Recap |
| Sat, Dec 1 | @Georgia Tech | W, 21-15 | Boxscore Recap |
| Sat, Nov 24 | Florida | L, 37-26 | Boxscore Recap |
| Sat, Nov 17 | @Maryland | W, 41-14 | Boxscore Recap |
| Thu, Nov 8 | @Virginia Tech | W, 28-22 | Boxscore Recap |
Next 5 Games
| Date | Team | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 2 | @Pittsburgh | 8:00PM EDT | Preview |
| Sat, Sep 14 | Nevada | 3:30PM EDT | Preview |
| Sat, Sep 21 | Bethune-Cookman | 12:00PM EDT | Preview |
| Sat, Sep 28 | @Boston College | 12:00PM EDT | Preview |
| Sat, Oct 5 | Maryland | 12:00PM EDT | Preview |
Quarterback
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Armstrong, Jared | 6' | 180 | 0 | 1 | Gainesville, FL, USA | |
| 14 | Coker, Jacob | 6'6" | 235 | 0 | 2 | Mobile, AL, USA | |
| 10 | Maguire, Sean | 6'3" | 215 | 0 | 1 | Sparta, NJ, USA | |
| 16 | Moore, Dorsey | 6'4" | 205 | 0 | 1 | Rockledge, FL, USA | |
| 5 | Winston, Jameis | 6'4" | 218 | 0 | 1 | Hueytown, AL, USA |
Full Back
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Abram, Chad | 6' | 240 | 05/22/1991 | 22 | 4 | Lakeland, FL, USA |
| 42 | Broxsie, Shayne | 6'2" | 264 | 0 | 4 | Monticello, FL, USA | |
| 37 | Budde, Cameron | 5'11" | 228 | 0 | 3 | Vero Beach, FL, USA | |
| 11 | Entsuah, Ebo | 5'11" | 240 | 0 | 2 | Toronto, ON, Can | |
| 49 | Romano, Jake | 5'11" | 225 | 0 | 1 | Wellington, FL, USA |
Running Back
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Burnham, Will | 6' | 185 | 0 | 2 | Lithia, FL, USA | |
| 21 | Doan, Taylor | 6' | 220 | 0 | 1 | Tampa, FL, USA | |
| 8 | Freeman, Devonta | 5'9" | 209 | 0 | 3 | Miami, FL, USA | |
| 7 | Pender, Mario | 5'10" | 190 | 0 | 1 | Cape Coral, FL, USA | |
| 36 | Washington, Jermaine | 5'8" | 192 | 0 | 2 | Jacksonville, FL, USA | |
| 32 | Wilder, James | 6'2" | 226 | 0 | 3 | Tampa, FL, USA |
Wide Receiver
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin, Kelvin | 6'5" | 242 | 0 | 2 | Belle Glade, FL, USA | |
| 4 | Bracy, Marvin | 5'9" | 172 | 0 | 1 | Orlando, FL, USA | |
| 85 | Crews, Tasean | 5'11" | 177 | 0 | 2 | Pensacola, FL, USA | |
| 15 | Dent, Greg | 5'11" | 198 | 06/05/1990 | 22 | 4 | Belle Glade, FL, USA |
| 16 | Giordano, Louis | 5'8" | 160 | 0 | 3 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA | |
| 89 | Green, Christian | 6'2" | 205 | 08/09/1992 | 20 | 3 | Tampa, FL, USA |
| 80 | Greene, Rashad | 6' | 175 | 0 | 3 | Albany, GA, USA | |
| 12 | Haggins, Jarred | 6' | 190 | 01/17/1992 | 21 | 4 | Lakeland, FL, USA |
| 82 | Haulstead, Willie | 6'2" | 227 | 08/14/1989 | 23 | 4 | Titusville, FL, USA |
| 88 | Kowalewski, Jeren | 6'2" | 160 | 0 | 1 | Bradenton, FL, USA | |
| 39 | LaCivita, Bryan | 6'1" | 190 | 0 | 1 | Gainesville, FL, USA | |
| 27 | O'Neill, Dan | 6' | 170 | 0 | 2 | Jupiter, FL, USA | |
| 81 | Shaw, Kenny | 6' | 170 | 01/15/1992 | 21 | 4 | Orlando, FL, USA |
| 87 | Tyrell, David | 6'3" | 194 | 0 | 3 | Cape Coral, FL, USA |
Tight End
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Haplea, Kevin | 6'4" | 247 | 0 | 4 | Annandale, NJ, USA | |
| 83 | Kourtzidis, Christo | 6'4" | 246 | 0 | 2 | Orange, CA, USA | |
| 35 | O'Leary, Nick | 6'3" | 238 | 0 | 3 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA | |
| 48 | Phillips, Dixon | 6'3" | 244 | 05/21/1992 | 21 | 1 | Tampa, FL, USA |
| 43 | Porterfield, Anthony | 6'3" | 238 | 0 | 3 | Pensacola, FL, USA | |
| 18 | Young, Jayon | 6'1" | 220 | 0 | 1 | Coral Springs, FL, USA |
Defensive End
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Casher, Chris | 6'4" | 248 | 0 | 1 | Moblie, AL, USA | |
| 15 | Edwards, Mario | 6'3" | 282 | 0 | 2 | Denton, TX, USA | |
| 6 | Hicks, Dan | 6'4" | 259 | 12/07/1990 | 22 | 4 | Oxford, MS, USA |
| 51 | Newberry, Giorgio | 6'6" | 273 | 0 | 2 | Fort Pierce, FL, USA | |
| 90 | Ponder, Cam | 6'1" | 250 | 0 | 3 | Yulee, FL, USA | |
| 44 | Walker, DeMarcus | 6'3" | 277 | 0 | 1 | Jacksonville, FL, USA |
Defensive Tackle
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | Goldman, Eddie | 6'4" | 320 | 0 | 2 | Washington, DC, USA | |
| 8 | Jernigan, Timmy | 6'2" | 298 | 0 | 3 | Lake City, FL, USA | |
| 91 | Jolicouer, Pierre | 6' | 250 | 0 | 1 | Miami, FL, USA | |
| 99 | Lawrence-Stample, Nile | 6'1" | 314 | 0 | 2 | Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA | |
| 97 | McAllister, Demonte | 6'2" | 285 | 02/23/1990 | 23 | 4 | Tampa, FL, USA |
| 55 | McDaniel, Jacobbi | 6' | 286 | 0 | 4 | Greenville, FL, USA | |
| 11 | Mitchell, Derrick | 6'4" | 317 | 0 | 2 | Jacksonville, FL, USA | |
| 92 | Shanks, Justin | 6'2" | 318 | 0 | 1 | Prattville, AL, USA |
Defensive Line
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | Bentz, Brad | 6'2" | 240 | 0 | 2 | Wellington, FL, USA | |
| 73 | Hernandez, Joe | 6' | 207 | 0 | 1 | Miami Beach, FL, USA | |
| 77 | Levy, Larry | 6'2" | 275 | 0 | 3 | Boynton Beach, FL, USA |
Linebacker
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | Alicea, Ryan | 6'1" | 205 | 0 | 1 | Wellington, FL, USA | |
| 46 | Aloise, Paul | 5'11" | 225 | 0 | 2 | Stuart, FL, USA | |
| 43 | Ciappetta, Peter | 6'2" | 205 | 0 | 2 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA | |
| 48 | Deluca, Justin | 5'11" | 225 | 0 | 3 | Jupiter, FL, USA | |
| 67 | Dixon, Reginald | 5'11" | 207 | 0 | 1 | Tallahassee, FL, USA | |
| 94 | Earley, Dorian | 6'2" | 215 | 0 | 3 | St. Petersburg, FL, USA | |
| 52 | Eligwe, Ukeme | 6'2" | 231 | 0 | 1 | Stone Mountain, GA, USA | |
| 7 | Jones, Christian | 6'4" | 232 | 02/18/1991 | 22 | 4 | Winter Park, FL, USA |
| 5 | Northrup, Reggie | 6'1" | 220 | 0 | 2 | Jacksonville, FL, USA | |
| 45 | Slater, Nathan | 6'2" | 223 | 0 | 2 | Terry, MS, USA | |
| 22 | Smith, Telvin | 6'3" | 215 | 04/11/1991 | 22 | 4 | Valdosta, GA, USA |
| 24 | Smith, Terrance | 6'4" | 214 | 0 | 2 | Decatur, GA, USA | |
| 4 | Stevenson, Freddie | 6'1" | 230 | 0 | 1 | Bartow, FL, USA | |
| 28 | Terrell, Nigel | 6'1" | 223 | 12/16/1990 | 22 | 3 | Pelham, AL, USA |
Defensive Back
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Akanbi, Jonathan | 6'1" | 197 | 0 | 3 | Orlando, FL, USA | |
| 39 | Allred, Justin | 6'1" | 197 | 0 | 3 | St. Augustine, FL, USA | |
| 30 | Blake, Colin | 6'3" | 194 | 0 | 1 | San Antonio, TX, USA | |
| 31 | Brooks, Terrence | 5'11" | 197 | 03/02/1991 | 22 | 4 | Dunnellon, FL, USA |
| 42 | Brutus, Lamarcus | 6' | 193 | 0 | 2 | Port St. Lucie, FL, USA | |
| 36 | Burnett, Kory | 6' | 205 | 0 | 4 | Jacksonville, FL, USA | |
| 3 | Darby, Ronald | 5'11" | 189 | 0 | 2 | Oxon Hill, MD, USA | |
| 47 | Davis, Stephen | 5'11" | 195 | 0 | Oviedo, FL, USA | ||
| 23 | Demps, Gerald | 5'11" | 197 | 09/10/1989 | 23 | 4 | Valdosta, GA, USA |
| 40 | Fullington, Kendall | 5'11" | 170 | 0 | 3 | Weston, FL, USA | |
| 41 | Harris, Owen | 6' | 170 | 0 | 4 | Mirimar, FL, USA | |
| 1 | Hunter, Tyler | 5'11" | 190 | 0 | 3 | Valdosta, GA, USA | |
| 20 | Joyner, Lamarcus | 5'8" | 195 | 11/27/1990 | 22 | 4 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA |
| 27 | Kiner, Lamard | 6' | 210 | 0 | 3 | Ocala, FL, USA | |
| 37 | Smith, Keelin | 6'3" | 187 | 0 | 2 | Fort Pierce, FL, USA | |
| 29 | Todd, Donovan | 5'11" | 195 | 0 | 3 | Sanford, FL, USA | |
| 6 | Waisome, Nick | 5'10" | 170 | 0 | 3 | Groveland, FL, USA | |
| 9 | Williams, Karlos | 6'1" | 230 | 0 | 3 | Davenport, FL, USA | |
| 26 | Williams, P.J. | 6' | 190 | 0 | 2 | Ocala, FL, USA | |
| 49 | Woodall, Colton | 6'3" | 190 | 01/10/1991 | 22 | 3 | Davie, FL, USA |
Kicker
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Aguayo, Roberto | 6'1" | 212 | 0 | 1 | Mascotte, FL, USA | |
| 11 | Pickler, Clayton | 6'3" | 180 | 0 | 2 | Grapevine, TX, USA |
Punter
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Beatty, Cason | 6'3" | 229 | 0 | 2 | Charlotte, NC, USA |
Long Snapper
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Adams, Danny | 5'9" | 195 | 0 | 3 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA | |
| 57 | Doumar, Philip | 6'1" | 214 | 0 | 4 | Jupiter, FL, USA | |
| 64 | Goodman, Rhett | 5'11" | 205 | 0 | 2 | Tampa, FL, USA | |
| 72 | Kernon, Barrett | 6'4" | 225 | 0 | 3 | Ormond Beach, FL, USA | |
| 63 | Zak, Mitchell | 5'11" | 202 | 0 | 3 | New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA |
Game Information
| Average Age: 21.9 |
| Average Height: 6'1" |
| Average Weight: 219.2 |
Passing
Rushing
| Player | Att | RuY | Avg | YPG | LgRu | TD | F | FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thompson, Chris RB 
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91 | 687 | 7.5 | 85.9 | 80 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Freeman, Devonta RB | 111 | 660 | 5.9 | 50.8 | 47 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Wilder, James RB | 110 | 635 | 5.8 | 45.4 | 42 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
|
Pryor, Lonnie RB
|
47 | 376 | 8.0 | 26.9 | 60 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Manuel, E.J. QB 
|
103 | 310 | 3.0 | 22.1 | 28 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
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Smiley, Debrale RB
|
29 | 152 | 5.2 | 25.3 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin, Kelvin WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 2.5 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Greene, Rashad WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 2.1 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Abram, Chad FB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Casher, Chris DE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Trickett, Clint QB
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1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dent, Greg WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haggins, Jarred WR | 1 | -9 | -9.0 | -1.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Washington, Jermaine RB,WR | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Rec | Yds | Avg | YPG | LgRc | RcTD | F | FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene, Rashad WR | 57 | 741 | 13.0 | 52.9 | 71 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Shaw, Kenny WR | 33 | 532 | 16.1 | 40.9 | 77 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
|
Smith, Rodney WR
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38 | 524 | 13.8 | 37.4 | 61 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Benjamin, Kelvin WR | 30 | 495 | 16.5 | 38.1 | 64 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Dent, Greg WR | 27 | 355 | 13.1 | 32.3 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| O'Leary, Nick TE | 21 | 252 | 12.0 | 22.9 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
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Thompson, Chris RB
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21 | 248 | 11.8 | 31.0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wilder, James RB | 19 | 136 | 7.2 | 9.7 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Pryor, Lonnie RB
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13 | 117 | 9.0 | 8.4 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Haggins, Jarred WR | 8 | 108 | 13.5 | 15.4 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Freeman, Devonta RB | 10 | 86 | 8.6 | 6.6 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Smith, Keelin DB | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 8.7 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Green, Christian WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 16.5 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haulstead, Willie WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 7.8 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goldman, Eddie DT | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 4.2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter, Tyler DB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1.6 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Northrup, Reggie LB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 3.6 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Haplea, Kevin TE | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 7.5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kourtzidis, Christo TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Smiley, Debrale RB
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1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2.0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edwards, Mario DE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Scoring
| Player | TD | TD | RcTD | KRTD | TD | 2Pt | XP | FG | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Manuel, E.J. QB
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27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 162 |
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Hopkins, Dustin K
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 25 | 140 |
| Wilder, James RB | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 |
| Greene, Rashad WR | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
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Pryor, Lonnie RB
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8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Freeman, Devonta RB | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
|
Thompson, Chris RB
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5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Benjamin, Kelvin WR | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| O'Leary, Nick TE | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Shaw, Kenny WR | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
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Smiley, Debrale RB
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
|
Smith, Rodney WR
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3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Hunter, Tyler DB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Dent, Greg WR | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Haplea, Kevin TE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Returning
| Player | KR | Yds | Avg | KRTD | LgKR | PR | Yds | Avg | TD | LgPR | FC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams, Karlos DB | 13 | 340 | 26.2 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joyner, Lamarcus DB | 18 | 424 | 23.6 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greene, Rashad WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 21 | 315 | 15.0 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Wilder, James RB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaw, Kenny WR | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 8 | 99 | 12.4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Northrup, Reggie LB | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin, Kelvin WR | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter, Tyler DB | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 8 | 126 | 15.8 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Harris, Owen DB | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
Punting
Defense
| Player | Int | Yds | InTD | LgInt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rhodes, Xavier DB
|
3 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Hunter, Tyler DB | 3 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Brooks, Terrence DB | 2 | 28 | 0 | 20 |
| Waisome, Nick DB | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Joyner, Lamarcus DB | 1 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Williams, Karlos DB | 1 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| Smith, Terrance LB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Jenkins, Brandon DE
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Williams, P.J. DB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Moody, Nick LB
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Casher, Chris DE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Werner, Bjoern DE
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McAllister, Demonte DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darby, Ronald DB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McDaniel, Jacobbi DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northrup, Reggie LB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smith, Telvin LB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell, Nigel LB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Todd, Donovan DB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Bright, Justin DB
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demps, Gerald DB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
McCloud, Anthony DT
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Williams, Vince LB
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Carradine, Tank DE
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jernigan, Timmy DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lawrence-Stample, Nile DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Newberry, Giorgio DE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jones, Christian LB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goldman, Eddie DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harris, Owen DB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edwards, Mario DE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smith, Keelin DB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Dawkins, Everett DT
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Stevens, Toshmon DE
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Upcoming
| Date | Opponent | Time (EST) | Game Info | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Sep 2 | @Pittsburgh | 8:00 PM | Preview | ESPN |
| Sat Sep 14 | Nevada | 3:30 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Sep 21 | Bethune-Cookman | 12:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Sep 28 | @Boston College | 12:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Oct 5 | Maryland | 12:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Oct 19 | @Clemson | 12:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Oct 26 | North Carolina State | 12:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Nov 2 | Miami (FL) | 12:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Nov 9 | @Wake Forest | 12:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Nov 16 | Syracuse | 12:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Nov 23 | Idaho | 12:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Nov 30 | @Florida | 12:00 PM | Preview |
Depth Chart
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Bills selected Florida State QB E.J. Manuel with the No. 16 overall pick. Manuel (6-5, 237) inherited Florida State's quarterback job from Christian Ponder for his final two seasons and completed 66.8 percent of his passes with a 41:18 TD-to-INT ratio, while rushing for eight touchdowns. Manuel is a great athlete with 4.62 speed and a 34-inch vertical, and could be a read-option weapon once he irons out his many kinks as a passer. Despite the lofty college completion rate, Manuel's accuracy is maddeningly scattershot beyond five yards and he seems virtually untrained in terms of pocket feel and footwork. He's a big project. The Bills can't expect a major contribution in year one, but Manuel will compete in training camp for a starting job with veterans Kevin Kolb and Tarvaris Jackson.
Sports Illustrated's Peter King was told by Jon Gruden that Florida State QB E.J. Manuel has a "powerful vibe" around him. "He'd be a fun guy to coach. Very fun. Can call any play. He can run any play. Upbeat. Powerful vibe around him. People just like him. They want to be around him. Loves the game. I really, really like this kid," Gruden told King about Manuel. The Florida State quarterback is a fast riser up draft boards, which has been because of the league's desire for mobile quarterbacks. Manuel is just that, and he offers upside as a passer.
Mary Kay Cabot of the Plain Dealer reports the Cleveland Browns will work out FSU QB E.J. Manuel. Manuel will also be working out for the Cincinnati Bengals, per Joe Reedy. The quarterback is a questionable fit for the Browns, as he isn't the most accurate passer downfield. However, he could be a quality fit for the Bengals because he excels in the short to intermediate range and can move the pocket with his feet.
FSU's E.J. Manuel and the Philadelphia Eagles has been a match former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah has heard frequently. The link makes some sense, since Chip Kelly showed he likes quarterbacks with mobility during his time at Oregon. However, Kelly also values quick decisions and accuracy, so he isn't limited to athletic passers. We are starting to believe Manuel will go in the second-round at the latest.
CSN Philly's Geoff Mosher reports the Philadelphia Eagles will work out FSU QB E.J. Manuel. Manuel would be a good fit in Chip Kelly's system, as it would significantly feature his athleticism while he develops as a passer. Manuel has made it clear in the past that he'd love to play for the Eagles and Kelly. Now there's a chance that he does.
NFL Network's Mike Mayock believes FSU QB E.J. Manuel is a better prospect than Christian Ponder was coming out of college, and the former has more upside. "In all honesty, I had Ponder a second-round guy and Minnesota took him pretty high and the jury is still out there," Mayock said. "I think this kid as better arm talent, he's a bigger, more physical specimen, and really his ceiling is higher. Now I don't know if his floor is as high, but his ceiling is higher."
The Toronto Sun's John Kryk reports FSU QB E.J. Manuel worked out for the Buffalo Bills on Monday. The Bills are in search of a quarterback and are exploring all options in the draft. They have private workouts scheduled with five to six of the quarterback prospects. Bills GM Buddy Nix places emphasis on intangibles, which Manuel should pass with flying colors. Manuel could be an option for the team in the second round or maybe even the first.
NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah doesn't believe FSU QB E.J. Manuel is a franchise QB. "I think he's more of a project, I think he's someone you work with. You try and develop him for a couple of years and maybe you can have someone that can start for your football team down the line. But never did I watch him and think I was watching a franchise quarterback," Jeremiah said. "I saw someone that had very raw footwork, needed to get better in that area. I saw someone that had some really poor misses on tape. You don't want to see that from a franchise guy." He added that what Manuel does is not "natural" to him and "not easy".
Former NFL Scout Russ Lande feels comfortable charting FSU QB E.J. Manuel as a late first or early second-round prospect. Lande adds that he really likes Manuel as a prospect. "I did not see struggles reading defenses, but did occasionally see him lock him at times," Lande responded. With the pre-draft buzz building, it certainly appears that Manuel will be selected in the first two rounds.
When discussing the QB class, NFL Network's Mike Mayock said, "if I'm going to make a mistake, I'm going to make it on an athletic guy." Mayock was likely referring to E.J. Manuel, but Matt Scott is another possibility. "I don't like this quarterback class," he added. This is definitely the kind of internal battle teams will have when evaluating quarterback prospects, and it likely comes down to a willingness to alter their offensive gameplan.
NFL Network's Mike Mayock now ranks FSU QB E.J. Manuel as the second best player at his position. Geno Smith still tops the list, but Manuel leapfrogged USC's Matt Barkley. Mike Glennon, Ryan Nassib, and Tyler Wilson round out the top six. Beyond Mayock's rankings, this makes us think that Manuel will be selected much earlier than was expected at the start of the draft process, maybe even in the first-round.
Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak didn't rule out the possibility of drafting a QB in April. "In this business, you better be looking for young quarterbacks you think have a chance to be a 10-, 12-year guy," Kubiak said. "This year will be no different." There isn't one quarterback that stands out from the rest but FSU's E.J. Manuel would be a very good fit for the Texans' offense. Manuel is athletic and accurate on intermediate routes.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly said he would like a chance to coach FSU QB E.J. Manuel. Kelly is the latest person to draw attention to the FSU quarterback, who has been in the news a lot recently. NFL Films' Greg Cosell recently said Manuel is "capable of running" the read-option, which is what Kelly is likely to be bringing over from Oregon.
Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson predicts FSU QB E.J. Manuel will go in the top 40 selections in the 2013 draft. This is the highest we've seen Manuel predicted. The Florida State quarterback has the physical talent to be considered early in the draft, but he's been far too inconsistent in college. In January, NFL Network's Mike Mayock said he was told Manuel was expected to be selected in the third- to fourth-round.
Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay believes FSU QB E.J. Manuel is the best quarterback for the read-option. McShay's opinion on Manuel seems to be growing in popularity, as NFL draft guru Greg Cosell also recently stated that Manuel is the best fit. McShay added Miami (OH) quarterback Zac Dysert and Arizona's Matt Scott as two others that also fit the recent trend.
NFL draft guru Greg Cosell mentions that only FSU's E.J. Manuel is capable of running the read-option among the top QBs in the 2013 Draft. This is an interesting take considering others, such as Syracuse's Ryan Nassib, have experience with it. "Look at this year's group of quarterbacks in the draft," Cosell says. "Only one, Florida State's E.J. Manuel, is capable of running the read option. None of the other top six or seven quarterbacks can do it."
Nine QBs have been invited to film a television spot as part of Jon Gruden's QB camp prior to the draft. The quarterbacks who will tape a segment with Gruden include USC's Matt Barkley, Tyler Bray of Tennessee, Miami (OH)'s Zac Dysert, N.C. State's Mike Glennon, Landry Jones of Oklahoma, Florida State Seminole E.J. Manuel, Ryan Nassib of Syracuse, West Virginia's Geno Smith, and Tyler Wilson of Arkansas.
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio expects QB mobility to take on a "greater focus" at the Combine. "The proliferation of designed quarterback runs now means that, even if a quarterback didn't execute such plays at the college level, NFL teams will want to know whether and to what extent they have the ability to do it at the next level, even if only as a scout-team option," Florio writes. Two quarterbacks who could perform well in these athletic drills include FSU's E.J. Manuel and Arizona's Matt Scott.
Florida State QB E.J. Manuel singled out the Eagles and Chiefs as two teams he hopes will draft him in April. Obviously Manuel started the conversation answering with "every team," but was intrigued by Chip Kelly's offense at Oregon and what he might bring to Philadelphia. The Chiefs were mentioned due to Andy Reid's history of developing quarterbacks, along with their claim of the first overall pick.
The NFL Network's Mike Mayock commented during the Senior Bowl that he is hearing FSU QB E.J. Manuel is expected to be selected in the third- or fourth-round. We wouldn't be surprised to see Manuel selected in the second-round or even late int he fourth. Teams will coin Manuel an "upside" pick, and hopefully he doesn't land in a situation where he is asked to play early on. The game moves too fast for Manuel right now, but he has intriguing tools.
Florida State QB E.J. Manuel earned Senior Bowl MVP honors in Saturday's college all-star game, completing 7-of-10 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown and rushing for a second score as Manuel's South topped the North 21-16. Stanford RB Stepfan Taylor chipped in five rushes for 32 yards, while Florida RB Mike Gillislee rushed ten times for 46 yards. BYU DE Ezekiel Ansah was named the game's Most Outstanding Defensive Player. Although Manuel's effort earned some headlines, winning Senior Bowl MVP is not indicative of NFL success in the slightest. Recent MVPs include Charlie Frye (2005), Sinorice Moss (2006), Tony Hunt (2007), and Pat White (2009), all of whom are now out of the league.
The National Football Post's Matt Bowen spoke to three NFL scouts and each gave a different answer for which QB had the best week of practice during the Senior Bowl. Ryan Nassib, Mike Glennon and E.J. Manuel all received a vote, and Bowen added that he'd choose Nassib if given the opportunity. Quarterback rankings should not have changed this week, as the quarterbacks failed to separate from the pack.
Florida State QB E.J. Manuel's completion rate in 2012 plummeted from 71.5 percent versus standard pass rush to 61.6 percent against the blitz. By comparison, Arkansas' Tyler Wilson completed 60.4 percent of his passes against standard pass rushes, but an impressive 64.7 percent when blitzed. Manuel's troubling drop-off against five-plus pass rushers supports the notion that his performance suffers dramatically with bodies around him, which is a major concern for his NFL outlook. He's a mid- to late-round project.
One NFL Scout told CBS Sports' Rob Rang that he would not be surprised if FSU QB E.J. Manuel "turns some heads" during Senior Bowl week. "He's a big, impressive athlete with a strong arm who should fare well in drills," the scout said. We think there's a chance of this happening, especially since quarterbacks rarely face real pressure in terms of the pocket collapsing during that week of practice. Manuel does need some good outings to jump start his NFL evaluation.
SI's Tony Pauline considers Florida State senior QB E.J. Manuel a second-round pick. Pauline calls Manuel an, "incredibly athletic quarterback prospect with the physical skills and arm strength to lead a franchise at the next level. Makes plays with his legs while also displaying outstanding downfield accuracy." He does concede that Manuel, "struggles with his pass placement in the short and intermediate field," but the Seminole, "could make a big move up draft boards if he shows improvement this season."
Florida State senior QB E.J. Manuel completed 16-of-21 for 134 yards and one interception Saturday against Georgia Tech. He added 41 rushing yards on 10 carries. Manuel failed to feel the pocket in this game, allowing multiple sacks after holding the ball too long or not taking off to pick up yards with his feet. The senior also gave the Yellow Jackets a chance by floating a deep ball with two minutes left that ended up being intercepted.
Florida State senior QB E.J. Manuel has been cleared to play in Saturday's ACC Championship. He was tested for a possible concussion after leaving last weekend's game for a series after a helmet to helmet hit. "I'm fine," Manuel said. "Took a hard hit, it's a part of the game, it's a physical game throughout the whole 60 minutes." The Seminoles will face Georgia Tech in the ACC finale.
CBS Sports' Dane Brugler believes that Florida State senior QB E.J. Manuel is a likely candidate to be overdrafted "because of his intriguing physical tools." Brugler admits Manuel has flashes, but states that the quarterback makes poor reads too often while throwing into coverage and lacks the pocket awareness necessary to succeed immediately. A strong Senior Bowl performance could help Manuel's stock, however.
Florida State senior QB E.J. Manuel completed 17-of-23 passes for 144 yards, two touchdowns and one interception Saturday against Maryland. We were hoping for Manuel to be a more complete quarterback at this point in his career, but he still does not manage the pocket very well and is sporadic in his placement. Unless a team falls in love with his physical gifts, expect him to a be a third-round pick at best.
Florida State QB E.J. Manuel will attend the Senior Bowl in late January. Manuel will be one of six quarterbacks attending, and we expect the other five to be USC's Matt Barkley, West Virginia's Geno Smith, Miami (OH)'s Zac Dysert, Arkansas' Tyler Wilson, and NC State's Mike Glennon, although a few may skip the event. Manuel needs to prove that he can shed the "project" label.
All three of Florida State touchdown drives against Virginia Tech occurred with senior QB E.J. Manuel in a no-huddle, shotgun offense. "There is definitely some thought that we could do it (more)," head coach Jimbo Fisher said. "It creates rhythm. And on offense what you're constantly looking for is rhythm, timing." Manuel has consistently been hitting his third step and finding the correct read. With the NFL implementing quicker passes, evaluators will appreciate Manuel's recent decisiveness.
Florida State senior QB E.J. Manuel threw for 326 yards, three touchdowns and one interception on 25-of-42 completions Thursday against Virginia Tech. Manuel got into a rhythm and completed a string of good passes due to quick reads and solid footwork. The interception occurred when the senior rolled to his right and attempted to throw across his body. Manuel has the natural tools, but he continues to lack the consistency that teams look for. He will likely carry the "project" label into the NFL.
Florida State senior QB EJ Manuel only need eight completions for 282 yards and two touchdowns to help the Seminoles beat Duke on Saturday. Manuel was given all day in the pocket and displayed much better accuracy on downfield throws. We still aren;t sure what to make of Manuel, since he has all the tools but the flashes are inconsistent, and we expect him to carry the "project" label into April.
Florida State senior QB E.J. Manuel complete 27-of-34 passes for 439 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions Saturday against Boston College. His yards pert attempt average of 12.9 is outstanding, but we could have done without the interceptions. Manuel got started early with a 77 yard touchdown throw, but he still has too much wasted movement in the pocket rather than appearing composed and comfortable.
Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher confirmed that his team's offense struggled against the blitz versus NC State last weekend. Fisher added that senior quarterback EJ Manuel made the correct pre-snap read, protection wise, on every blitz except for one, but the offensive line allowed the pressure anyways. The Wolfpack forced four sacks on Manuel, who had only been sacked six times all season prior to that game. Still, Manuel is mobile enough and should have had the awareness to get rid of the ball in at least a few of those situations.
Florida State senior QB EJ Manuel completed 27-of-35 passes for 380 yards to go along with two touchdowns in Saturday's win over Clemson. Manuel also added 12 rushes for 102 yards. The senior stepped up in a big way on the national stage, but a lot of his yards in the air came after his receivers caught the ball, juking defenders downfield for big gains. Manuel continued to show some hesitation on throws between the hashes but handled sideline targets very well.
After missing Thursday's scrimmage due to an ankle sprain, Florida State senior QB EJ Manuel returned to practice Friday. Manuel rolled his ankle during a Wednesday practice and was instructed to keep off of it on Thursday. Just like last season, sophomore Clint Trickett to reps with the starters in Manuel's absence.
Florida State senior QB EJ Manuel sprained his ankle Wednesday and was held out of Thursday's scrimmage. The injury is not considered serious, but Manuel was held out for precautionary reasons. The senior is apparently in a walking boot but no timetable has been given for his return.
SI's Tony Pauline considers FSU QB E.J. Manuel a second-round prospect heading into his senior season. According to Pauline, Manuel has the "physical skills and arm strength to lead a franchise at the next level." He goes on to applaud Manuel's outstanding downfield accuracy but claims the Seminole needs to improve placement on short and intermediate routes. It could be a make or break final season for Manuel, who needs to stay healthy and so growth to his game.
EJ Manuel is working with private QB coach George Whitfield Jr. Whitfield Jr. who has worked with Ben Roethlisberger, Cam Newton and this years No.1 pick Andrew Luck is focusing on Manuel's base and setup. Manuel who is a dual-threat QB is working on his pocket presence more this year so as to avoid injuries like the one that he suffered in the Champs Sports Bowl.
Coming off a leg injury that hindered him in the Champs Sports Bowl, E.J. Manuel has utilized this spring to work on his pocket presence. Last spring Manuel was busy grasping all he could as he readied himself to be FSU's starting quarterback. This time around he has been testing his leg by, well, not testing it as there has been no running around. That's been a good thing because Manuel has often struggled staying in the pocket. He has been getting plenty of work and hanging in there instead of being in a hurry to take off.
Florida State's E.J. Manuel threw a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown passes to lead the Seminoles to a 18-14 win over Notre Dame in the Champs Sports Bowl. Manuel connected with Bert Reed and Rashad Greene early in the fourth quarter to give the Seminoles a 15-14 lead. The junior completed 20-of-31 for 249 yards and, for the fifth straight game, no interceptions. Manuel had 18 TD passes on the season.
Florida State receiver Bert Reed (hamstring) has returned to practice and may be able to play in the team's bowl game Dec. 29. Initial thoughts were that the injury was going to end Reed's career as a Seminole, but the senior has shown determination to join the team in the Champs Sports Bowl against Notre Dame. Reed was able to practice in full pads, though his participation was limited. Head coach Jimbo Fisher said that although the practicing was a good sign, he still has a long way to go to be able to hit the field one last time. Reed grabbed 28 receptions for 385 yards and is tied for second on the team with four touchdowns.
Florida State running back Jermaine Thomas has been ruled academically ineligible and will not play against Notre Dame in the Champs Sports Bowl. Injuries limited Thomas to eight games this season and rendered him little more than a bystander in a couple others. He had 279 yards rushing and 122 receiving. The senior finishes his career with 2,083 yards rushing, 433 receiving and 21 total touchdowns. His absence will not alter much with the backfield rotation, though freshman James Wilder could have increased touches against Notre Dame in the Dec. 29 Champs Sports Bowl.
A severe hamstring injury has likely eneded the college career of Florida State receiver Bert Reed. Reed, who earlier this season suffered an ankle injury that caused him to miss two games and be of little use in two others, is fourth on the team in receptions (28), yards (385) and tied for second with 4 TD catches. In what proved to be his last game, Nov. 26 against rival Florida, his lone reception was for 12 yards and that put him over 2,000 yards for his career.
Florida State quarterback E.J. Manuel threw for a TD and ran for another in a 38-7 win at Boston College. Wasn't flashy and didn't have to be. Manuel accounted for both his TDs by early second quarter as FSU bulit a 28-0 lead at the half. The junior finished 12-of-16 for 180 yards and 1/0.
Florida State quarterback E.J. Manuel threw for 321 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 34-0 win over North Carolina State. Manuel had a career-high 25 completions (34 attempts) and topped 300 yards for the second time this season. It was fifth game he threw at least two TD passes giving the junior 13 on the season.
Florida State running back Jermaine Thomas is healthy and eager to pick up where he left off last week. With half of the eight-game conference schedule remaining, including dates with Virginia and Miami, a healthy and productive Thomas can help propel the Seminoles to a strong finish and a decent bowl. Thomas has struggled with injuries, but in his first extended action last week against Maryland, the senior broke loose for 111 yards from scrimmage on only 10 touches, nine of them runs. His number of attempts should increase this week against North Carolina State.
Confident he will start, Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel will be a game-time decision against Wake Forest. Manuel hurt his non-throwing shoulder against Oklahoma in the Seminoles' third game, which gave Clint Trickett a chance to start against Clemson two weeks ago. Manuel says he feels fine after a solid week of practice, but coach Jimbo Fisher wants to wait on a decision.
Florida State WR Bert Reed (ankle) has rejoined practice and is expected to play Saturday against Wake Forest. Reed is tied for 5th all-time in school history with 148 career receptions, and his return means another weapon for EJ Manuel, who expects to return from injury himself. The senior wideout has only seven receptions on the season, but three of them went for touchdowns. As his ankle continues to heal, his productivity should continue to increase.
Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel says his shoulder is feeling much better and he expects to play Saturday. Manuel initially hurt his non-throwing shoulder in Week 3 against Oklahoma. He gave way to Clint Trickett, who performed well in a loss to Clemson the following week. But after a bye Saturday, Manuel, who has thrown for 666 yards and 6:4, feels it's time to get back at it.
The non-throwing shoulder of Florida State quarterback E.J. Manuel has improved to the point the junior has resumed throwing. The Seminoles have a week off before traveling to Wake Forest next week. Manuel is targeting that game as his return date. If not, coach Jimbo Fisher will again turn to Clint Trickett, who fared very well in the loss to Clemson.
Florida State quarterback E.J. Manuel has a banged up non-throwing shoulder and receiver Jarred Haggins suffered a broken hand. Not only did the Seminoles lose to Oklahoma on Saturday, but the trainer's room has been a little too active for the liking of those around Tallahassee. Manuel could play against Clemson in the ACC opener for both teams Saturday. Haggins, who has 11 receptions through three games, is a no-go. His services were badly needed against OU and will be sorely missed against the Tigers because four receivers are, at best, questionable for Saturday. Freshman Rashad Greene will, who has caught 4 TD passes, is among the few healthy WRs.
The question was raised as to whether Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel is a Heisman candidate. It never fails. A highly-touted quarterback has a chance to start from get-go, impresses against lesser opposition and the hype machine starts to overheat. While Manuel may emerge as a Heisman candidate -- and a strong game against the top-rated Sooners on Saturday would shuffle the watch list -- his first season as a No. 1 QB to this point has comprised of impressive performances against Louisiana-Monroe of the Sun Belt Conference and Charleston Southern of the FCS. In other words, hold off for now.
Florida State WR Taiwan Easterling has left the program to pursue a baseball career with the Chicago Cubs. "We'll miss him as a Seminole," coach Jimbo Fisher said, "but we're sure he'll have a good career in professional baseball." A three-year starter for the 'Noles, Easterling was Chicago's 27th-round pick in last month's MLB draft. He leaves FSU 18th on the school's all-time receptions list. The 22-year-old also had draftable grades from NFL scouts, so Easterling could return to the pigskin in the pro ranks if his baseball career flames out.
Although Florida State quarterback E.J. Manuel has shined all offseason, he was rather dull looking in the annual spring game. Manuel finished the game completing 17-of-36 passes for 204 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. This sounds like a testament to the Seminoles defense as opposed to Manuel himself. Look for him to have a good year as a starter.
Florida State quarterback E.J. Manuel was impressive during Monday's scrimmage, tossing three touchdowns and, according to coach Jimbo Fisher, "showing total control of what was going on."ÿÿ Manuel is an intriguing quarterback heading into the campaign; he certainly has the tools, he's shown flashes, and Fisher knows his offensive football. Whether Manuel can put all this together and produce a great statistical season remains to be seen.
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher says quarterback Christian Ponder (elbow/arm) will play, but did not go as far to name Ponder the starter. If he's healthy enough to play, we would expect him to get the start.
After much speculation and waiting on medical clearance, Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher has named Christian Ponder as the starter for when the Seminoles take on South Carolina in their bowl game. Ponder will start but will not necessarily play all four quarters as he could split time with E.J. Manuel. If Ponder's elbow is good to go, he should play the whole game but Manuel has stepped in before and is capable of leading the Noles to a win.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder is expected to resume throwing today. Coach Jimbo Fisher expects Ponder to be medically cleared to play in the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Dec. 31. Ponder has had two surgeries in the last six weeks stemming from a a right elbow injury. If he is unable to play, E.J. Manuel will step in.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder had surgery last week to remove scar tissue in his right (throwing) forearm. The scar tissue is a byproduct of his injured elbow, and Ponder missed practice on Tuesday. All the talk is that Ponder expects to play in the Chick-fll-a-Bowl against South Carolina, but this is a touchy situation and he'll likely be a gametime decision.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder (elbow) status for the Chick-fil-A Bowl against South Carolina is still uncertain. "We have to evaluate his arm and do what's right for him," coach Jimbo Fisher said. "I would think the amount of time he has between now and the bowl game he should be OK. But we'll have to evaluate it to see if there's anything else that could be done." Ponder has been struggling with the elbow problem all season. If he can't play, E.J. Manuel will get the start.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder sat out Monday's practice due to the re-aggravation of his elbow injury, though coach Jimbo Fisher expects him back tomorrow. Expect Ponder to go in Saturday's ACC title game against the Hokies.
After sitting out last week's game, Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder (elbow) returned and went 16 of 26 for 170 yards, a touchdown and a pick. The 'Noles won, so what do I know? I think I know Jimbo Fisher is being loyal to his senior, when the backup looks a lot more dynamic.
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher says that Christian Ponder will start against Maryland, but E.J. Manuel could play as well. Ponder's snaps will be determined by how well his elbow holds up. Given the uncertainty, Ponder is not a good fantasy start this week.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder (elbow) has plans on starting this week against Maryland, replacing E.J. Manuel who filled in admirably in the win over Clemson. The Orlando Sentinel reports that Ponder had 16 ounces of fluid drained from his elbow last week. That sounds nice. Despite this Ponder says he was given clearance to play, however he had missed the week of practice, so Manuel got the nod.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder (elbow) returned to practice Thursday, and is officially listed as questionable on the 'Noles injury report. Given the importance of the game, you have to figure Ponder will try to gut this one out. That said, he's been average at best all year, and unless you are really desperate, he should be on your bench.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder missed his third straight practice due to reoccurring elbow issues in his right (throwing) arm on Wednesday. "It looks like he may get to sling it around [Thursday],'' coach Jimbo Fisher said. "We'll wait around [Thursday] and see.' Ponder could still start Saturday against Clemson, but it looks more and more like E.J. Manuel could get the start.
The Associated Press reports reports that Christian Ponder (elbow) sat out Tuesday's practice, casting further doubt on his ability to play on Saturday. At this point it looks like E.J. Manuel will start against Clemson
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder underwent a procedure on his throwing elbow and he may miss this week's game against Clemson. E.J. Manuel ran the offense in practice today. We'll have to monitor Ponder's progress this week; at this point we'd label the FSU senior as questionable.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder threw for a season high 264 yards and three touchdowns in a loss to North Carolina. Amazing that it's only his second game over 200 yards passing this season. Brace for more pedestrian numbers next week against Clemson.
Florida State wide receiver Bert Reed led the 'Noles with 87 yards on six catches at North Carolina State. Reed had an outstanding 30 yard cutback run on a wide receiver screen, and also had a touchdown called back by a holding penalty. He's as inconsistent as they come, but there are definitely worse options as a WR3/WR4 play. Willie Haulstead caught the lone touchdown for FSU.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder threw for 196 yards and a touchdown, and added two more scores on the ground against N.C. State. Ponder also fumbled twice, the second of which was in the final minutes of play with tight end Beau Reliford wide open in the endzone for the winning touchdown. We've been waiting for a breakout for Ponder for too long, and it's beyond time to move on in BCS leagues.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder (elbow) has thrown the ball well in practice on Saturday and Sunday. "Shoot, he was slinging it," coach Jimbo Fisher said. "Seems good so far." The Seminoles face North Carolina State on Thursday night, and at this point it looks like Ponder will play.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder won't practice until Sunday to rest his swollen right elbow. "Still a little swollen, still a little sore, but I went and saw a specialist [Monday] and did some work,'' Ponder said. "Since then, the swelling has gone down a lot.' Good timing for the bye week. We'll see next week if Ponder will be ready for North Carolina State on Oct. 28.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder will use the Seminoles' week off to rest his right elbow, which is currently home to a swollen bursa sack. Ponder had a rough outing on Saturday against Boston College, so hopefully a little rest and relaxation will get him right.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder was 19 of 31 for 170 yards and two touchdowns against Boston College. He was intercepted three times, and lost a fumble. Ponder came in with only four INTs all season, so we'll consider this a blip on the radar. That said, it's becoming increasingly clear that Ponder isn't the player you drafted him to be, and it may be time to move along and find a replacement in BCS leagues.
Florida State wide receiver Bert Reed had 35 yards on four catches, and ran once for 42 yards and the game winning touchdown against Boston College. Owners will take it from Reed, who had just one touchdown this season after a 2009 year where he only scored twice. Look at that, he may just beat last season's total.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder had just 173 yards and two touchdowns against Miami. He was intercepted once. The scores helped salvage the day here, but it's truly remarkable that Ponder has yet to throw for 250 yards in a game this season. Boston College looks ripe for picking next week, but it's hard to recommend Ponder at this point.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder had just 172 yards and one touchdown on 17 of 29 passing against Virginia. This is getting ridiculous. Ponder has just one game (last week vs. Wake Forest) with more than 200 yards passing, and four of his eight touchdown passes came in Week One against Samford. If you haven't looked for another option outside of ACC leagues, hopefully it's not too late. Bench Ponder until he shows something.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder finished Saturday's game against Wake Forest 24-of-37 for 243 yards and two touchdowns. He added 11 yards on the ground, and another score. A solid overall game for Ponder, whose team only led 10-0 at halftime. The 6.6 yards per attempt has to improve, but owners of Ponder have to be happy this week.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder has missed practice this week resting a deep triceps bruise in right (throwing) arm, but threw the ball well in practice Thursday. "I was extremely pleased today," coach Jimbo Fisher said. "[Ponder] threw the ball really well. [Worked] the whole day, took every rep. Threw our deep balls, underneath balls. I mean, he was good." Sounds like the Ponder scare is over and should be good-to-go this week against Wake Forest.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder will be limited in practice this week due to a triceps contusion. Ponder is expected to start this Saturday against Wake Forest. Wake Forest has given up a lot of yards so far this season, making Ponder a good play this week, bruise or no bruise.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder went 14 of 21 for just 149 yards and a touchdown against BYU. Another less than appealing performance from Ponder, who was content to hand off today, or scramble himself as he rushed for 50 yards and another touchdown - salvaging his outing. Obviously, the "Christian Ponder for Heisman" campaign is over, but a matchup with the defenseless Demon Deacons should be just what Ponder needs to rebound. Make sure you don't jump ship.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder saw his bogus Heisman dreams go up in smoke in a loss at Oklahoma, finishing 11-of-28 for 113 yards and two interceptions. Yikes. That's really all there is to say here. The unstoppable 'Nole offense was simply bad today against a defense Utah State shredded last weekend. Nice adjustments Sooners! Expect Ponder and his receiving corps to rebound next week against BYU.
Allegedly banished to a "backup" role, Florida State wide receiver Bert Reed hauled in a team high five passes for 43 yards and a touchdown in the 'Noles 59-6 win over Samford. QB Christian Ponder spread the ball around, but Reed was his safety valve. It's also terrifically exciting to see him find the endzone after not catching and TDs last season. Forget the nonsense surrounding FSU's depth chart, Reed is a safe bet to lead them in receptions.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder got his season off to a terrific start, finishing 12-of-14 for for 158 yards and four touchdowns against Samford. Ponder was picked off once, but was in complete control this afternoon. Forget about reports of FSU's offensive struggles in camp - this is a top unit and Ponder probably hasn't had his last four score outing.
Florida State released their depth chart for Saturday's game against Samford and Willie Haulstead and Taiwan Easterling are listed as the starters. Bert Reed is behind Haulstead at the X receiver spot. Word that Reed was having trouble holding onto his starting spot began to leak out a few weeks ago. Reed should still see plenty of action this fall, but this is not a good sign for fantasy owners. Abort, abort, abort.
Taiwan Easterling and Willie Haulstead appear to be the starters in two receiver sets with Bert Reed added to the unit in three receiver sets. If you've invested in Reed after the Jarmon Fortson dismissal, I can't see it paying off. FSU catches will be split up at best, especially in the red zone.
Florida State slot receiver Willie Haulstead is on the verge of passing starter Bert Reed. "Haulstead would be starting today if we started [the season] today,'' Fisher said after Tuesday's practice. The Florida State receiver position is a quagmire right now; I suggest just avoiding it until someone emerges this fall.
After committing "five or six" turnovers as an offense, Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder called the offense's performance "embarrassing " in their first scrimmage of the fall. "It was just a complete lack of focus," Ponder said. "… If we play like this we're going to lose a lot of games." Not lost in the hatred of the offenses performance was a solid "dadgum right" from head coach Bobby Bowden. Oh wait, that was Jimbo Fisher. It's early, and certainly no reason to panic if you drafted Ponder or Bert Reed. Look for considerable improvement next time out. It's also worth pointing out the 'Nole D didn't get a lot of credit for the struggles of the offense.
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher says that wide receiver Taiwan Easterling is back with the team after playing baseball this spring, and he looks fresh. Easterling should see his role increase with the recent dismissal of fellow wideout Jarmon Fortson.
The Florida Marlins selected Florida State wide receiver Taiwan Easterling in the 31st round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Players Draft. We noted this as a possibility earlier, although this was considerably later than Easterling's 6th-round selection out of high school in 2007; which interestingly enough, was also by the Marlins. Clearly they like him, but 31st round picks don't get bonuses. Unless the Marlins want to make a statement, it seems likely Easterling will be back in Tallahassee.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder says his shoulder is completely healed and despite the recent pre-season Heisman buzz, his sole focus is on winning football games. Ponder has all the tools and receiving weapons for a big year, now he just has to deliver.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder and his fine folks are determined to not let the Heisman talk go to their head and become a distraction. Ponder is certainly a top fantasy quarterback in the ACC, and while the Noles appear to be an improved offensive unit, we think holding off on calling Charlie Ward for acceptance speech advice is a good idea.
Ira Schoffel of the Tallahassee Democrat seems to think Florida State wideout Taiwan Easterling won't be returning to the 'Noles this fall in order to pursue a baseball career. Interesting thought and Schoffel wouldn't mention this if he didn't believe it. Easterling is FSU's leading returning receiver, so to say his departure won't matter is wrong. But the 'Noles have plenty of options at receiver, and this may help shake out the rotation. If you read a little further, Schoffel also thinks a certain Clemson QB is history.
Florida State wideout Bert Reed had an impressive 10 catches for 163 yards and a touchdown in the 'Noles spring game today. What's more impressive here is that Reed didn't have starting QB Christian Ponder throwing him the ball. The 'Noles will be explosive on offense this fall, and Reed is the gamebreaker in the passing game. He will probably lose some short scores to Jarmon Fortson, but Reed is someone you'd be wise to remember as your draft gets closer.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder was a solid 16-of-34 for 266 yards and two scores in today's Garnet and Gold game in Tallahassee. Ponder is healthy, and will be one of the better quarterback options out there this season. Draft him with confidence.
In the final scrimmage before Florida State's spring game, Bert Reed showed his explosiveness, finishing with just three catches for a whopping 105 yards. Bert Reed is a dynamic speedster for the Seminoles and has already shown himself to be a playmaker this spring. Look for Reed to really take off in 2010 and be a lock for a WR3 on draft day.
Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder completed six-of-12 passes for 91 yards and a touchdown during the Seminoles' first scrimmage. New coach Jimbo Fisher told The Orlando Sentinel that his quarterback's performance was "very average." While his coach was seemingly unimpressed, this is another good sign as the signal caller continues to recover from his shoulder injury.
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