Published on: 3rd May, 2010
It's the beginning of May and message boards galore are choc-full of fans pleading their case for a shot at winning a National Championship, a Conference Championship, a Division Crown, or simply a winning season. Well for FSU fans, 2002-2009 have all been seasons with a loosely tied ribbon that promised ...Published on: 19th April, 2010
Over the last 50-plus years, Florida State football has become a tradition-rich program, with a history of greatness on the gridiron. Since it's inception, Florida State has become a beacon for other young programs to follow, and for other players to mimic. Second to few, Florida State quickly transformed itself ...Published on: 14th April, 2010
Believe. This is the one word you will find yourself repeating over the course of the 2010 Florida State football season. Believe. “Why believe? Because of one game?” No. “Because of some new coach?” Wrong again. “Then why? Why now?” Because this class is anything but last year’s model with a fresh coat of paint. Yes, the 2010 ...Published on: 6th April, 2010
TAMPA—So it's April, and the super-fans from coast to coast are all glaring desperately at their new teams, in anticipation of the upcoming spring. A willful anticipation of "Will they be back this year? Is this the year they put up 12 wins? Can the new X or Y take ...Published on: 17th February, 2010
Yes. He will certainly draw the ire of the media's staff writers, newspaper journalists, sports columnists, and television reporters. This is just another day in the life of the newest Head Coach in Tallahassee. The only catch is, he likes it that way. Can you blame him? Already drawing parallels from several ...Published on: 28th December, 2009
TAMPA—All pipe dreams aside, and all criticism placed on hold; there is a sense of urgency among the media to label Urban Meyer's very real, very personal decision, as an opportunity to heap more burdens on the man who is going through what may arguably be one of the most ...Published on: 10th December, 2009
The Florida Gators. One of the most celebrated, and heralded teams of the last four seasons. The Era of Tebow. The Era of Good Feelings. The Era of Urban Meyer. The Era, that seemed like it could last forever—and now it's over? "Leak to Murphy, Leak to Harvin, Harvin up the ...Published on: 2nd December, 2009
TAMPA—Does this look like the face of a man who just lost a BCS bowl game? Does it resemble the echo of a heart that has been defeated? Following the triple-overtime thrill ride of the 2006 Orange Bowl, Bobby Bowden showed us a glimpse of what life would be like for ...Published on: 27th November, 2009
TAMPA—The history, the prestige, the implications, and the dynamism of two polar opposites, who happen to be less than 200 miles apart. On one end—the Florida Gators, the other—the Florida State Seminoles. This is college football. The journey to this apex, while perhaps a bit hazy in the minds of those ...Published on: 21st November, 2009
TAMPA—This Saturday is a do-or-die football weekend for the Seminoles of Florida State. Coming off of an impressive win over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, E.J. Manuel was impressive enough to lead one of the most potent offenses in the country, (fifth when adjusted for opponent's defensive strength) against Jim ...