http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/teams/florida_state_seminoles/154 Recent articles about Florida State Seminoles en-us The Florida State football debut of highly-touted redshirt freshman QB Jameis Winston already... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Fri, 24 May 2013 10:38:10 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/winston_displays_cannon_arm_in_baseball/13686374 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/winston_displays_cannon_arm_in_baseball/13686374 Winston Displays Cannon Arm in Baseball http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/winston_displays_cannon_arm_in_baseball/13686374 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Florida State's Jameis Winston showed off his rocket right arm in throwing Virginia Tech's Sean Keselica out at home plate from right field. Fri, 24 May 2013 07:37:16 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/jameis_winston_shows_off_cannon_arm_throws_out_runner_at_home/13685072 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/jameis_winston_shows_off_cannon_arm_throws_out_runner_at_home/13685072 Jameis Winston shows off cannon arm, throws out runner at home http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/jameis_winston_shows_off_cannon_arm_throws_out_runner_at_home/13685072 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Will another team from another conference win the national title in 2013?  After seven straight national titles for the SEC is it even feasible that an SEC team won’t take it all again in 2013?   These are two questions that are on millions of college football fans minds. Well here are five teams that have a legitimate shot at unseating the SEC from the top perch.  After all, remember in 2000 when Oklahoma had no chance against a supposed un-defeatable Florida State playing in Florida? Remember how Texas A&M was going to be routed in the SEC and crushed by Alabama in Tuscaloosa?  Well, we know how those turned out.  So, anything is possible and these five teams have the potential at least on paper to beat an SEC champion and win a national title in 2013. Clemson (2012 Record 11-2 (7-1) Dabo Swinney’s Clemson team is talking about even going faster and executing more plays in their hurry up spread offense in 2013.  They have returning quarterback Tajh Boyd and all everything receiver Sammy Mon, 20 May 2013 16:54:28 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/five_teams_that_can_unseat_the_sec_for_the_national_title_in_2013/13657852 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/five_teams_that_can_unseat_the_sec_for_the_national_title_in_2013/13657852 Five Teams That Can Unseat The SEC For The National Title In 2013 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/five_teams_that_can_unseat_the_sec_for_the_national_title_in_2013/13657852 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png When the Bills shocked pretty much everybody and traded back to select Florida State QB EJ Manuel with the 16th overall pick , the immediate question was almost universal: Can he harness his raw talent to succeed in the NFL? Well, so far so good -- if you ask Manuel. According to ESPN.com, Manuel said during an NFL Radio interview on Sunday that, "The funny thing is (the Buffalo offense is) easier to learn than the offense I had at Florida State. It's a true West Coast-type progression offense. That's really what I wanted when I was coming through the pre-draft process. I wanted something that I could just go in and say 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, check it down and run it. That's it, it's that simple. I love it." Asked whether that easy understanding has translated to success on the practice field, again, Manuel wasn't hurting for confidence. "I've done great," ESPN reported he said in the radio interview. "The learning curve for me is a lot shorter simply because of w Mon, 20 May 2013 04:24:19 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/ej_manuel_this_nfl_stuff_is_easy/13652998 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/ej_manuel_this_nfl_stuff_is_easy/13652998 EJ Manuel: This NFL stuff is easy http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/ej_manuel_this_nfl_stuff_is_easy/13652998 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/3/939ddefd908f7c40eafb058304ace25beb8bc3d6/mini/5841796.jpg Oregon might have some competition for the most bling a school can put on a ring. Florida State’s ACC Championship rings were unveiled a few days back, and the video below shows you a 360-degree view of what they look like.  The face of the ring features the Seminoles logo, a ridiculous number of diamonds and the words “2012 ACC Champions” running along the edges. The right side features the score of the game vs. Georgia Tech, while the left side features coach Jimbo Fisher’s name. The underneath says “13 ACC Championships”. Check it out: FSU 2012 ACC Championship Ring from James Garbarino on Vimeo. [Reddit] Sun, 19 May 2013 11:45:33 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/video_florida_states_acc_championship_rings_are_gorgeous/13649365 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/video_florida_states_acc_championship_rings_are_gorgeous/13649365 Video: Florida State’s ACC Championship Rings Are Gorgeous http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/video_florida_states_acc_championship_rings_are_gorgeous/13649365 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Athletics director Randy Spetman has a busy plate with theday-to-day operations at Florida State.One project close to completion is the footballprograms indoor practice facility, scheduled to be completed by Aug. 1. There are also ambitious visions of how to reshape DoakCampbell Stadium and the Civic Center, and to prioritize the upgrades based onthe needs of fans and the dollars available. In an ideal world, Spetman saysthat 200 million could be spent at Doak and another 100 million at the CivicCenter.Neither amount is realistic, so administrators areevaluating remodeling options and working with architectural firms to decidehow to best use their fund-raising dollars.What improvements are you looking to make at Doak CampbellStadium?Spetman: We hired a firm, HKS, to do a whole analysis with theboosters. We have great concern how do we take care of our fans through thefuture? With the advent of HDTV, 3D TV and everything thats going on and whatweve seen in the trend of people staying at home instead of coming Mon, 13 May 2013 12:09:54 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/fsu_ad_randy_spetman_thinking_big_on_facility_upgrades/13607573 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/fsu_ad_randy_spetman_thinking_big_on_facility_upgrades/13607573 FSU AD Randy Spetman thinking big on facility upgrades http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/fsu_ad_randy_spetman_thinking_big_on_facility_upgrades/13607573 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The most coveted member of Florida States class of 2013 is apparently looking to go elsewhere. Miami Booker T. Washington Matthew Thomas, considered one of the top linebackers in the nation by Scout.com, told the Miami Herald on Monday that he is seeking a release from his scholarship so that he can instead attend Georgia or Southern California. Ive told them its nothing personal. I just didnt make the decision I really wanted to on Signing Day, Thomas told the Herald. What happened was on Signing Day was I wasnt sure who I wanted to sign with. I had issues with different schools. But when I told my mom I didnt want to sign with anybody and wait and give it a few days she said I couldnt do that. She said, FSU is a good school pick them. Its close to home. I wasnt agreeing with it. But I felt like I was being disrespectful to her if I didnt sign. So I made her happy. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Thomas was one of the crown jewels of the Seminoles class in February. Scout.com praised Thomas as a fast, athletic and Mon, 06 May 2013 16:20:48 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/five_star_linebacker_wants_to_be_released_from_fsu/13562099 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/five_star_linebacker_wants_to_be_released_from_fsu/13562099 Five-star linebacker wants to be released from FSU http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/five_star_linebacker_wants_to_be_released_from_fsu/13562099 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Junior Paul Millard and redshirt freshman Ford Childress spent the spring in Morgantown fighting for the starting quarterback job at West Virginia. As expected, that battle will continue into fall camp with neither quarterback gaining a sizeable lead in the race throughout spring camp. That race will have a new participant when practice resumes this fall with Wednesday's announcement that former Florida State quarterback, Clint Trickett, has officially announced his intention to transfer to West Virginia in hopes of earning the starting quarterback job. Trickett will graduate from Florida State this spring meaning he'll be eligible to play this fall… Wed, 01 May 2013 17:36:53 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/florida_state_quarterback_clint_trickett_transferring_to_west_virginia/13530662 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/florida_state_quarterback_clint_trickett_transferring_to_west_virginia/13530662 Florida State quarterback Clint Trickett transferring to West Virginia http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/florida_state_quarterback_clint_trickett_transferring_to_west_virginia/13530662 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png 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. Trickett had been competing for the Seminoles' starting job during spring practice that wrapped up in mid-April. He will compete in West Virginia's fall camp with Paul Millard and Ford Childress for the starting job left by the departed Geno Smith. Trickett's father, Rick, spent six seasons as offensive line coach at West Virginia before leaving for the same job at Florida State in 2007. Trickett completed 22 of 32 passes for 259 yards during Florida State's spring game, but redshirt freshman Jameis Winston was the star and seemed to establish himself as the front-runner to start this season. Sophomore Wed, 01 May 2013 15:46:42 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/qb_clint_trickett_transferring_to_west_virginia/13529885 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/qb_clint_trickett_transferring_to_west_virginia/13529885 QB Clint Trickett transferring to West Virginia http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/qb_clint_trickett_transferring_to_west_virginia/13529885 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png I don’t like teams who just draft players because of workouts and measurables, especially quarterbacks. Listen closely to the Bills reasoning behind drafting Manuel. Bills coach Doug Marrone revealed in an interview with Sirius XM NFL Radio that Manuel impressed Buffalo’s brass by throwing the ball well during an extremely windy thunderstorm at a private workout in Tallahassee, Fla. Marrone said that Manuel’s performance in the wet, windy conditions helped convince the Bills that the former Florida State star would be able to handle inclement weather in Buffalo, especially in December and January. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 237 pounds, Manuel has a strong arm, is mobile and went 25-6 in four years with the Seminoles. He also had the largest hands (10 3/8 inches) and longest arms (35 inches) of any of the quarterbacks at the NFL scouting combine. “We started talking about the quarterbacks, and we went back and researched all the teams that played in the Northeast in the bad weather and all the success they Wed, 01 May 2013 13:15:48 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/bills_drafted_ej_manuel_because_he_worked_out_well_in_the_rain/13529111 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/bills_drafted_ej_manuel_because_he_worked_out_well_in_the_rain/13529111 Bills Drafted EJ Manuel Because He Worked Out Well in the Rain http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/bills_drafted_ej_manuel_because_he_worked_out_well_in_the_rain/13529111 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/e/aec3a7092cf3dc847b117af238527e98fe5550ce/mini/5526966.jpg Former Florida State quarterback Clint Trickett tweeted out today that he will be transferring to West Virginia. It’s official, I will finish my academic/athletic career at WVU. This is a dream come true to be playin for the state I love. #CountryRoads — Clint Trickett (@ClintTrickett9) May 1, 2013 Trickett announced two weeks ago that he’d be transferring from FSU, and also looked at Auburn and South Florida before deciding to play for the Mountaineers. He has two years of eligibility remaining.  Wed, 01 May 2013 11:49:04 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/florida_state_qb_clint_trickett_tweets_that_he_is_transferring_to_west_virginia/13527971 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/florida_state_qb_clint_trickett_tweets_that_he_is_transferring_to_west_virginia/13527971 Florida State QB Clint Trickett Tweets That He Is Transferring To West Virginia http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/florida_state_qb_clint_trickett_tweets_that_he_is_transferring_to_west_virginia/13527971 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The city of Buffalo can be pretty rough weather-wise, and that's apparently something the Bills strongly considered when drafting a quarterback. Many scratched their heads at their first round selection of EJ Manuel over Syracuse alum Ryan Nassib or West Virginia's Geno Smith, but they're giving us a little insight into how and why they made their choice. "I remember when I first got the job here in Buffalo, and I had been up here and played up here before, and I got out of the car in January and the wind I was like, 'Wow.' I never realized how windy it was that time of the year," Marrone said, via BuffaloBills.com. So Marrone and his staff had bad weather on thier minds when they hosted some of these QBs in for workouts. What really stood out for them was a particular private workout with Manuel during a nasty thunderstorm in Tallahassee, Florida, where he apparently impressed them enough to go 16th overall in the Draft. Marrone also saw a correl... Wed, 01 May 2013 07:16:44 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/for_the_bills_ej_manuels_private_workout_in_a_thunderstorm_set_him_apart_from_the_rest/13526042 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/for_the_bills_ej_manuels_private_workout_in_a_thunderstorm_set_him_apart_from_the_rest/13526042 For the Bills, EJ Manuel's private workout in a thunderstorm set him apart from the rest http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/for_the_bills_ej_manuels_private_workout_in_a_thunderstorm_set_him_apart_from_the_rest/13526042 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston has been having a pretty good month.  First his main competition for the starting quarterback job decided to transfer (Clint Trickett) and then his good friend EJ Manuel was drafted in the 1st round of the NFL Draft.  Winston’s reaction to the news is pretty great and definitely seems genuine.  Something tells me we will be seeing Winston going in the 1st round in a few years. [YouTube] Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:41:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/jameis_winston_reacts_to_ej_manuel_getting_drafted/13511942 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/jameis_winston_reacts_to_ej_manuel_getting_drafted/13511942 Jameis Winston reacts to EJ Manuel getting drafted http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/jameis_winston_reacts_to_ej_manuel_getting_drafted/13511942 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Clint Trickett has announced his decision to transfer, leaving the Florida State quarterback battle between a sophomore and two freshmen. The Florida-Times Union is reporting that Trickett approached Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher of his interest in leaving the program, who then granted his release of scholarship. “After a long meeting with Clint, he expressed he’d like to explore another playing opportunity, and I’ve signed off on his wish,’’ Fisher said. Trickett’s departure is likely the after-effect from the emergence of true freshman quarterback Jameis Winston, who finished 12-of-15 for over 200 yards and two touchdowns in the spring game last Saturday. Winston was one of the most highly-touted recruits in the nation for the class of 2012, earning rights from nearly every major scouting company as the No. 1 overall dual-threat quarterback. A true leader on and off the field, Winston is on the right path to become one of the top prospects for the 2016 NFL Draft. He ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:29:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/florida_state_football_qb_clint_trickett_transferring_jameis_winston_to_start/13429624 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/florida_state_football_qb_clint_trickett_transferring_jameis_winston_to_start/13429624 Florida State Football: QB Clint Trickett transferring; Jameis Winston to start? http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/florida_state_football_qb_clint_trickett_transferring_jameis_winston_to_start/13429624 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Redshirt junior quarterback Clint Trickett will transfer from Florida State, the school announced Wednesday afternoon. Trickett has earned his degree and is eligible to play immediately. He has two years of eligibility remaining. After a long meeting with Clint, he expressed hed like to explore another playing opportunity, and Ive signed off on his wish," Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher said. "Hes been a part of this program for a long time, and we wish nothing but the best for him in his future endeavors. Trickett played in eight games in 2012 and completed 16 of his first 20 passes over three games (Murray State, Savannah State and Wake Forest). He finished the season completing 22 of 34 passes for 272 yards. Trickett threw for a career-high 336 yards and three touchdowns with one interception in his first career start at Clemson in 2011. He finished his career at FSU completing 66 of 106 passes for 947 yards and seven touchdowns in 17 games. He completed 62.3 percent of his passes. I had Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:05:38 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/fsu_qb_clint_trickett_will_transfer/13422433 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/fsu_qb_clint_trickett_will_transfer/13422433 FSU QB Clint Trickett will transfer http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/fsu_qb_clint_trickett_will_transfer/13422433 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Jameis Winston isn't content just playing one sport well in college. Even if the two sports have overlapping seasons, Winston is willing to juggle. But on Saturday, the Florida State football-baseball standout took it to another level. Winston began the day in football meetings before the team's 10 a.m. practice in Tallahassee. A redshirt freshman quarterback, Winston is in a three-way quarterback battle with redshirt junior Clint Trickett and redshirt sophomore Jacob Coker to replace EJ Manuel. After football practice, Winston hopped on a flight for Miami to join the Seminoles baseball team for that night's game in Coral Gables. Winston was impressive in three innings of relief, retiring all nine batters that he faced. "We knew this was an opportunity that might come up," Winston told the Tallahassee Democrat. "It was a long day but I didn't feel any wear and tear on my body." Winston has had a busy week. He had football practice on Monday, pitched and was the designated h Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:39:07 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/jameis_winston_working_double_duty_for_fsu/13366684 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/jameis_winston_working_double_duty_for_fsu/13366684 Jameis Winston working double duty for FSU http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/jameis_winston_working_double_duty_for_fsu/13366684 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It was only a matter of time. With the "Harlem Shake" dance currently sweeping the country, several NFL draft prospects jumped on the chance to participate in the latest craze. For those who don't know, the dance starts with one person (in this case, speed coach Loren Seagrave) busting a few moves while bystanders act oblivious. Eventually, all hell breaks loose and dancing turns into spastic movements with masks and assorted inanimate objects. The video was recorded at the IMG Academy, a renowned facility where highly-touted college athletes train in preparation of their NFL careers. It's hard to tell in the chaotic mess, but a few top-five prospects (Luke Joeckel, Bjoern Werner) and surefire first-rounders (Matt Barkley, Manti Te'o) can be spotted going wild. Teo's girlfriend, however, is nowhere to be found. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:39:27 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/top_nfl_draft_prospects_do_harlem_shake_video/12931816 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/top_nfl_draft_prospects_do_harlem_shake_video/12931816 Top NFL draft prospects do Harlem Shake http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/top_nfl_draft_prospects_do_harlem_shake_video/12931816 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/d/fdd04ee9c1301462c3856b04a6a6dd45dadfb3f2/mini/hs.jpg The Seminoles are at the top of my draft board, will they keep the top spot come April? Here is my first look at the NFL Draft.  There are a lot of teams that need quarterbacks this year.  The problem, there are not enough QB's in the draft. I expect to see teams trying to trade down, will they have any takers? 1. Chiefs - Bjoern Warner, DE, Florida State 2. Jaguars - Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia 3. Raiders - Dee Millner, CB, Alabama 4. Eagles - Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M 5. Lions - Chance Womack, OG, Alabama 6. Browns - Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M 7. Cardinals - Geno Smith, QB, UWV 8. Bills - Matt Barkley, QB, USC 9. Jets - Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan 10. Titans - Lane Johnson, OT Oklahoma 11. Chargers - Johnathan Cooper, OG, UNC 12. Dolphins - Keenan Allan, WR, Cal 13. Buccaneers - Star Lotulelei, DT, LSU 14. Panthers - Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU 15. Saints - Kenny Vaccaro, FS, Texas  16. Rams - Philip Thomas, FS, Fres... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:47:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/the_seminoles_are_holding_the_top_spot_in_my_mock_draft_will_they_still_be_there_come_april_nfl_draft_rankings/12823285 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/the_seminoles_are_holding_the_top_spot_in_my_mock_draft_will_they_still_be_there_come_april_nfl_draft_rankings/12823285 The Seminoles are holding the top spot in my Mock Draft, will they still be there come April? NFL Draft rankings. http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/the_seminoles_are_holding_the_top_spot_in_my_mock_draft_will_they_still_be_there_come_april_nfl_draft_rankings/12823285 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Florida State linebacker Nick Moody deserves a new nickname: “The East-West Shrine Game’s... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:08:19 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/fsu_safety_gets_bane_style_face_mask/12684958 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/fsu_safety_gets_bane_style_face_mask/12684958 FSU Safety Gets Bane-Style Face Mask http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/fsu_safety_gets_bane_style_face_mask/12684958 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png