Snaer’s three lifts Florida State past Duke, into ACC contention

When Michael Snaer silenced a roaring Cameron Indoor Arena with a game winning three as time expired on Saturday afternoon, it didn't just snap fourth-ranked Duke's 45-game home winning streak. The Seminoles' 76-73 victory also raised the question whether they should be considered legitimate ACC title contenders. Crazy as it may sound considering Florida State is three weeks removed from scoring 10 points in a half vs. Princeton and losing by 20 at Clemson, the Seminoles appear to belong in the ACC championship conversation. In the past week alone, they clobbered North Carolina by 33, handled Maryland by 14 and upset Duke on the road, raising their record to 4-1 in ACC play. What's especially promising for Florida State is its remaining schedule appears as favorable as any of its fellow ACC contenders. Three of the Seminoles' five remaining conference road games are at Wake Forest, Boston College and Miami. They don't play North Carolina again and their s...