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

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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.