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FSU running low on quarterbacks as season opener approaches

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Jimbo Fisher is almost out of options. So heaven help him if another quarterback gets hurt. FSU, now within two weeks of its opening game against Ole Miss in Orlando, seems to be running low on quarterbacks. First, Sean Maguire breaks his foot and needs surgery. Then, backup Malik Henry is suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules. All of that leaves Deondre Francois and the option of Fisher holding his breath. Francois hit 15 of 22 passes for…

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Finally, Florida names Luke Del Rio its starting quarterback

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It was either the worst-kept secret in the world or the world’s slowest announcement. Either way, Luke Del Rio is the man in charge of the Florida Gators’ offense. Del Rio, a redshirt sophomore, had spent more time than anyone running with the ones, and he did the most damage in the spring game. Even new consultant Steve Spurrier said the job belonged to Del Rio, the son of the Oakland Raiders’ coach. Finally, Jim McElwain has joined the chorus and announced Del Rio will start…

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First-time quarterbacks have played well for Florida State

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For Deondre Francois, life is a snap. All he has to do is play football. Francois, suddenly the starter at Florida State University as a redshirt freshman after Sean Maguire suffered a broken foot, simply has to start against a Top 20 opponent with a returning quarterback (Chad Kelly) while the nation looks on. Heck, it’s been done before. At FSU, quarterbacking is all about good starts. And good jobs in relief. You want to talk about relief? How about Marcus…

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FSU loses quarterback Sean Maguire for four weeks with foot injury

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Things just got a little harder for the Florida State football team. Redshirt senior quarterback Sean Maguire, considered a favorite to hold off redshirt freshman Deondre Francois, has a broken foot and will undergo surgery on his right foot “probably Monday,” according to head coach Jimbo Fisher. Maguire is supposed to miss four weeks, which  means he will miss the opener on Sept. 5 against Ole Miss. Francois has begun working with the first team. Fisher said Maguire hurt his…

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Look for Sean Maguire to lead the Seminoles at quarterback again

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He’s the safe choice, the sane choice. He’s been here before. He’s led FSU downfield before. Yep, it’s Sean Maguire’s team, all right. Unless it isn’t. As FSU began its fall practice Tuesday afternoon, the question was probably where it shouldn’t be. After all, Maguire was the best quarterback for the Seminoles last season, wasn’t he? Surely, Jimbo Fisher wouldn’t pick another quarterback over Maguire, the way he did Everett Golson, would he? And still… There are a lot of…

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Gators still haven’t resolved Antonio Callaway or Treon Harris for ’16 season

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He’s in his second season, but University of Florida players are still proving themselves to head coach Jim McElwain. McElwain, speaking on SEC Media Days, said that neither receiver Antonio Callaway or Treon Harris have been permitted to rejoin the Gators just yet. McElwain said the two are enrolled in school and are working out, but nothing has been resolved beyond that. “There’s not really a timetable on that,” McElwain said. McElwain admitted he was disappointed as the Gators lost…

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Denver Broncos finally find a quarterback in Paxton Lynch

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The world champions weren’t exactly in a hurry to find their new quarterback. They may have done so anyway. The Denver Broncos, who had searched hard for Peyton Manning’s replacement during the off-season, traded up and took Paxton Lynch of Memphis with their first pick. Since Manning retired after winning the Super Bowl, the Broncos have looked down several roads. They had backup Brock Osweler, who he left for a big payday from the Houston Texans. They inquired about trading…

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