VIDEO: FSU receiver Kenny Shaw set for Orlando homecoming
Florida State receiver Kenny Shaw (No. 81) will be heading back to Orlando to experience his first game as a player inside the Citrus Bowl. The former Dr. Phillips standout never got to play there in...
View ArticleRECAP: FSU’s Champs Sports Bowl win behind the numbers
Florida State receiver Rashad Greene was named MVP of the Champs Sports Bowl after his five-catch, 99-yard performance in Thursday's game. He also caught a pair of crucial third-down passes and had...
View ArticleFive Florida State players to watch during spring practices
Florida State receiver Kelvin Benjamin (center) came to campus the size of a tight end last summer. After redshirting last fall, he's slimmed some. He'll be one of five Seminoles you'll definitely want...
View ArticleSpring football primer: 5 story lines to watch at Florida State
Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel and the rest of the Seminoles are back in action Monday afternoon for the start of spring practices. After the basketball team's magical run ended Sunday night,...
View ArticleFSU’s ‘Garnet and Gold’ spring game: What to look for | VIDEO
Last spring, Cameron Erving (No. 98) was chasing down quarterback EJ Manuel (No. 3) in the "Garnet and Gold" game. This year, Erving will be protecting Manuel at left offensive tackle. How well Erving...
View ArticleWhich FSU receiver will catch 70 passes this season? Will one?
Florida State receiver Rashad Greene led the Seminoles with 38 receptions in 2011. He also missed four games due to injury. Could he cross the 70-catch plateau in 2012? Could any FSU receiver? (Stephen...
View ArticleFlorida State officially listed No. 1 in Phil Steele’s preseason mag
Florida State cornerback and punt returner Greg Reid could be a versatile key to FSU's success this season. As a cornerback, he rejoins this season a defense Phil Steele magazine believes will be the...
View ArticleComing this week: Counting down Florida State’s football schedule
Jump for joy, Florida State fans. Preseason football will be back in Tallahassee in 41 days. With the 2011-12 athletic calendar officially done, now is a good time to start looking toward FSU's 2012...
View ArticleThree Reasons: Why Florida State will win the ACC
The Florida State Seminoles hope they'll be able to celebrate an ACC Championship later this year. If it happens, quarterback EJ Manuel (left) could be a big reason why. (News & Observer (Raleigh,...
View ArticleHidden gems: FSU’s Kelvin Benjamin is one to watch this season
Florida State receiver Kelvin Benjamin came to spring practices slimmer and seemingly more confident about his role in the Seminoles' system as a tall, playmaking receiver. The redshirt freshman will...
View ArticleTen bold (July) predictions for Florida State in 2012 — Part 1
Raise your hands, get excited. Florida State's 2012 season isn't far away. Here are the first set of 10 bold predictions for what to expect out of the Seminoles this fall. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando...
View ArticleTen bold (July) predictions for Florida State in 2012 — Part 2
Florida State had good reason to celebrate late last December as it wrapped up a come-from-behind bowl win over Notre Dame in the Champs Sports Bowl. Might Orlando be in the cards again this postseason...
View ArticleA few extra football-related notes from FSU coach Jimbo Fisher
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher said earlier this week that he believed the time for the Seminoles to start winning championships was "now." In an exhaustive, 57-minute interview with writers at this...
View ArticlePreseason position-by-position breakdown: FSU’s receivers/TEs
Florida State tight end Nick O'Leary is one of about 10 players who could see his share of passes thrown toward him this season. The Seminoles have such depth at receiver and tight end that few true...
View ArticlePreseason position-by-position breakdown: FSU’s special teams
One of the biggest questions of the preseason: Who will replace Greg Reid at punt returner for Florida State? Check out the list of potential candidates below. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) We...
View ArticleVIDEO: Three story lines to watch from FSU’s preseason camp
Florida State true freshman running back Mario Pender (No. 7) enrolled early and played for the Seminoles this spring. Now that practices are set to begin, the running back will be among those to watch...
View ArticleFSU ranks No. 7 on Orlando Sentinel’s 120-team countdown
Florida State players and fans alike are anxious to see if they'll be celebrating more than a victory over in-state rival Florida this season. A conference championship and BCS bowl berth could be on...
View ArticleTuesday FSU practice notes: Mario Pender done for the year
Florida State running back Mario Pender will miss the rest of the season with a groin injury, coach Jimbo Fisher said Tuesday. (USPresswire) OK, just a couple of quick notes from Florida State’s first...
View ArticleFSU WR Kelvin Benjamin humble before expected breakout year
Florida State redshirt freshman Kelvin Benjamin has the expectations of the world on his shoulders this preseason. He is being touted as a potential breakout player at a position that is already...
View ArticleSentinel reporter Coley Harvey previews FSU-Murray St. | VIDEO
Florida State enters the 2012 season with a change in attitude. The players say less selfishness exists on the team. That's good enough for this to be a special year, they say. Read a little more from...
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