FSU vs Oklahoma Feature On This Week In ACC Football

FSU vs Oklahoma Feature On This Week In ACC Football

Noles In Full Pads

The seminoles had their first practice in full pads Monday. If you are not already fired up for the season then now is the time to start, pads are on and some crunching is sure to follow. Jimbo is emphasizing safety and looking to minimize injuries in practices, but that won't keep the defense from laying out some hits. It's just natural for the young talent to try to show off and the veterans to put them in their place. The next two weeks of practice should start to show some evidence of how the offense and defense are shaping up. The Noles are coming off an ACC championshhip in baseball and are hoping to grab another this year in football depsit the hype around Miami and high ranked Virginia Tech.

Jarmon Forston Kicked Off Noles Football Team

Jarmon Forston was kicked off the Seminoles football team yesterday for yet unknown violations of team policy. Forston had 45 catches for 610 yards last year for the Noles, and he was listed as the number 1 "Y" receiver in preseason depth charts. This removal comes weeks after Nigel Carr was suspended for his potential actions in burglary.

Noles Ranked 20th In Preseason Poll

Here is the Pres-seaon rankings from USA Today as of Friday, August 6, 2010.

1. Alabama Crimson Tide (4/1 odds)

2. Ohio State Buckeyes (5/1)

3. Florida Gators (6/1)

4. Texas Longhorns (10/1)

5. Boise State Broncos (7/1)

6. Virginia Tech Hokies (18/1)

7. TCU Horned Frogs (18/1)

8. Oklahoma Sooners (5/1)

9. Nebraska Cornhuskers (15/1)

10. Iowa Hawkeyes (20/1)

11. Oregon Ducks (40/1)

12. Wisconsin Badgers (40/1)

13. Miami Hurricanes (16/1)

14. Penn State Nittany Lions (30/1)

15. Pittsburgh Panthers (60/1)

16. LSU Tigers (30/1)

17. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (60/1)

18. North Carolina Tar Heels (60/1)

19. Arkansas Razorbacks (32/1)

20. Florida State Seminoles (50/1)

21. Georgia Bulldogs (40/1)

22. Oregon State Beavers (50/1)

23. Auburn Tigers (40/1)

24. Utah Utes (125/1)

25. West Virginia Mountaineers (tied with Utah) (80/1)

Pass Rush Legend: Peter Boulware

A legend at FSU, Peter Boulware is now set be crowned such by the ACC. He along with 11 other ACC athletes will be inducted in the 2010 ACC Legends class. Boulware led the nation in 1996 with 19 sacks, and during his career he had 34 total sacks at FSU. Boulware was also the 1996 ACC defensive player of the year.

He played nine seasons in the NFL and was drafted 4th overall in 1997 by the Baltimore Ravens. Boulware retired in 2005 as the Ravens all time sack leader with 70 and was chosen in 1997 as the NFL's defensive rookie player of the year. He comes from a family who saw 3 of their sons play football, Raleigh Boulware at Georgia Tech and Michale Boulware at FSU as well.

Congratulations to Peter as he was a great, great player for the NOLES. Congrats Pete!

FSU Linebackers : Who's Crackin' Backs This Year ?

The Noles will look to the middle of their defense this year for leadership and direction. All 3 spots look to be filled by either Juniors or Seniors.

Kendall Smith plays the middle linebacker spot and is coming off a very good season last year. Smith had 85 tackles last year and 7 of them came at a loss.

Nigel Bradham led the Noles with 93 tackles last season and can be a beast of a player. Bradham had over 45 tackles in his last 5 game games. Bradham plays weakside linebacker.

Strongside Linebacker has been a battle during spring between Junior Nigel Carr and Mister Alexander who is a redshirt sophomore. Alexander had 5 sacks and 6 tackles for a loss last year splitting time with Carr. If Mister Alexander continues to improve he will get the primary spot, but will still share time with Carr.

FSU has an incredible linebacker recruiting class which includes a few new standouts who may make an impact very soon. Vince Williams, Jeff Luc, Christian Jones, Telvin Smith, Nigel Terrell and Holmes Onwukaife are just some of the young talent the Noles have to work with.

The Linebacker positions are deep for FSU and this should provide good stability up the middle.

Floridas State Athletics Hall Of Fame Gets 8 More

FSU will induct 8 people into their athletic hall of fame on September 3, 2010. Former football players Peter Warrick and Corey Simon will be part of the induction list. In addition, defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews will be a part of the list of football related inductees. Karyn Palgut, Bobby Cochran and Tonya Carter will also be inducted. In addition, Tom Haney and Doug Henderson are all being inducted into the Hall.

Note: Bobby Bowden was also chosen to be inducted, but he has requested his induction be postponed until 2011.

Who To Look For On The Defensive Line

The Defense looks to be pretty good this year. There are many players who should improve and somenew additions that look promising.

Defensive Line

Markus White is a senior who has steadily improved and should be very good for the Noles this year. Brandon Jenkins had 3 sacks in the spring season game and has shown improvement catching the eye of the coaching staff. Keep an eye on Jenkins this year. Jacobbi McDaniel is a strong interior lineman who should return even stronger. Anthony Mcloud will need to prove himself as highly touted redshirt sophomore, the coaching staff has high hopes for Mcloud.

FSU Quarterback On Davey O'Brien Award Watch List

Ponder is on the Davey O'Brien Award watch list this year as he comes in with big expectations on his shoulder after a major pre-season Heisman campaign push has begun in his name by the university.

Sean Gilmartin Is Playing For Team USA

Sean Gilmartin has been selected to play as a member of Team USA which was announced by USA Baseball this past Sunday, July 11, 2010.

The U.S. plays a five-game series against Korea and then tales on a Japanese Collegiate All-Star Team in a one-game, international competition in Omaha's Rosenblatt Stadium on July 21. The team then travels to Taipei, Taiwan for a four-game series against Chinese Taipei at Tien-Mu Stadium beginning July 25. The USA will finish the summer season at FISU World University Championships in Tokyo, Japan, from July 30-Aug. 7.

FSU Looking To Place Ponder In Heisman Limelight

CP7forheisman.com

That is the website for Christian Ponder's promotional campaign for the Heisman. It was launched by Florida State University two weeks ago. The website is slick and flashy aiming to give you all you could love about Ponder.

This year will certainly be a test for Ponder as the departure of Bobby Bowden and the promotion of Jimbo Fisher brings new light into a well established program. Ponder will need to lead the team by focusing in on and demonstrating his strengths early in the season. FSU remains talented and while some of the pieces may feel scattered, there are many assets on this year's team to utilize.