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The running backs: Warrick Dunn carried Florida State to successful seasons

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The history of the program is written on fleet feet. Yes, they know FSU for its quarterbacks, like most of the state schools. The three Heisman Trophies won have all been by quarterbacks. Along the way, however, running backs have helped to carry success for FSU. Often, those backs are small and quick, like Warrick Dunn and Travis Minor and Amp Lee. But there have been bigger backs, too, along the way. Here we go, then, with the top 10…

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Quarterback Week: Jameis Winston was FSU’s best in history

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For Sean Maguire, there are footsteps to follow. In front of him are former FSU quarterbacks who have won national championships, and Heismans, and been No. 1 draft picks. There are men and moments and memories. There are men, moments and memories. But who is the best? It is quarterback week here at the SaintPetersblog. That means we decide the best players to play the position for each of the state colleges. Today, it’s FSU’s turn, and there are plenty…

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Predictions have FSU returning to the college national playoffs

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Florida State is going back to the college football playoffs. At least, Bleacher Report says it is. According to the site, FSU and running back Dalvin Cook will play Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl in the first round of the playoffs, which will conclude in Tampa. The other playoff, the website predicts, will be Alabama vs. Michigan. That’s the biggest matchup, but it’s hardly the only interesting one the website foresees for college football in the state. For instance,…

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Can college football in Florida eclipse other states once again?

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Once, this was where college football mattered. Once, this was where you looked to find national champions (11) and Heisman winners (9). Once, this was the place where the most important games were played. Can it be that way again? FSU currently has things rolling its way with six consecutive top 20 finishes. But there is a new energy at Florida, and an even newer energy at Miami. Can this state return to the heights it once enjoyed? From 1990-2001,…

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Florida State close to new policy on sexual assault

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Florida State University has almost completed a more detailed policy on sexual conduct and sexual harassment while coming into compliance with federal Title IX standards. The university’s Board of Trustees on Friday received an update on the school’s Title IX policy and approved amendments to regulations dealing with violations due to sexual misconduct. Florida State has increased its efforts to raise awareness about sexual assault and prevention since a former student filed a Title IX lawsuit in which she said…

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Bucs complete draft signings by agreeing with controversial Roberto Aguayo

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The Tampa Bay Bucs have agreed to a contract with their last unsigned draft pick, second-rounder Roberto Aguayo. Aguayo was one of the most controversial of draft picks after being taken in the second round, 59th overall. Some felt that was far too high for a kicker. The Bucs, however, were convinced that another team was preparing to trade up for Aguayo, and they didn’t want him to go elsewhere. Afterward, an anonymous general manager called the taking of Aguayo…

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Florida players jam the College Football Hall of Fame ballot

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Yes, it is too unwieidy. Yes, there are too many players, and too many coaches, up for consideration every year. Still, the College Football Hall of Fame should be popular next Jan. 6 when it announces its new class in Tampa. The College Hall, 977 members strong, has announced its ballot for next year. It includes 75 players from the major conferences (and 95 from the divisional ranks). It also will consider six coaches (and 29 from the divisional ranks).…

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