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The AP Poll has #FSU ranked in the top four.
The Coaches Poll has FSU ranked in the top four.
Under the BCS system, FSU would be ranked in the top four.
The CFP committee, in its 10 years, is the least credible and most corrupt source we’ve ever had for determining a champion.
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12-win seasons in #FSU history:
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1999
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No small feat.
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The FBS team from Florida with the current longest active winning streak?
Florida State.
At one.
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One of these coaches has a winning record at his current school. I’ll let you decide who that is…
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Schools to reach the Sweet 16 in each of the last three NCAA Tournaments:
Florida State
Gonzaga
Michigan
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Proud dad moment: my second-grader liked a boy in her class until she found out he was a Gator fan...
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Mizzou converted 4th-and-17 to kick a field goal at home to beat Florida the week before FSU handed the Gators their worst home loss of 2023. The road only team to win in Columbia was one that FSU beat by three touchdowns on a neutral field. Drinkwitz understands how good FSU is.
No "SEC bias" here.
@CoachDrinkwitz disagrees with the CFP Committee citing injury as a reason to leave FSU out, calling it "complete nonsensical rationalization."
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#FSU got no points out of two muffed punts in the red zone, had two kickoffs go out of bounds, allowed a team to go 99 yards, needing one stop and won…
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Here’s a fun fact: Prior to Tate Rodemaker on Friday night, the last #FSU quarterback to enter the game with the team trailing and rally it to victory was Jordan Travis against Jacksonville State in 2020.
The starter that day? Tate Rodemaker.
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On this day 30 years ago, the Miami Dolphins rallied to beat the New England Patriots in overtime in the regular season finale to ultimately capture the AFC East division title, 16-13: bit.ly/3I5gLq6 #FinsUp
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I hate it.
I really do but we're going on 35 years of the same ole shit, man.
But always, #FinsUp
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For historical context, the last time that Alabama targeted a Florida State head coach, it was Bobby Bowden and they ended up with Bill Curry.
If the Crimson Tide play their cards right, I think Mario Cristobal can be in Tuscaloosa by tomorrow afternoon...
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On this day five years ago, pitcher Jose Fernandez tossed a gem in his final game, allowing just three hits and two walks while striking out 12 in eight shutout innings as the Miami Marlins topped the Washington Nationals, 1-0: bit.ly/3tSE5yq
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Leonard Hamilton is now the longest tenured head coach at #FSU…
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On this day 20 years ago, Dan Marino orchestrated one last game-winning drive as the Miami Dolphins rallied past the Seattle Seahawks in an AFC Wild Card game, 20-17. It was the final win of Marino’s career and the last NFL game at the Kingdome: bit.ly/2QCmU25 #FinsUp
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I get no satisfaction out of Willie Taggart being fired at #FSU. It’s kind of sad, actually. He seems like a genuinely good, family guy who cared about the university and his players and I believed him when he said it was his dream job.
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On this day five years ago, Miami Marlins' pitcher Jose Fernandez, 24, was among three men confirmed dead in a boating accident at Miami Beach along Emilio Macias, 27 and Eduardo Rivero, 25: bit.ly/2XX3A65 #JuntosMiami
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On Aug. 1, #FSU’s 2023 class ranked 46th overall and 10th in the ACC, per the 247Sports Composite. Two weeks later, it ranks 20th overall and fourth in the conference. #Noles
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On this day 25 years ago, Deuce McAllister's late touchdown lifted Ole Miss to a thrilling 34-31 win over Marshall in the inaugural Motor City Bowl: bit.ly/3VEoX45
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On this day 25 years ago, Dan Marino and the Miami Dolphins defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Wild Card game in what would be the final contest of legendary quarterback Joe Montana’s career: bit.ly/2SGctfh #FinsUp
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Tonight’s victory over Notre Dame pretty much assures #FSU a 17th straight winning (at least non-losing) season. If you have any idea where this program was when Leonard Hamilton took over, it’s a feat…
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On this day 25 years ago, Dan Marino passed for 473 yards and five touchdowns in his first game back from a season-ending Achilles tendon injury to lead the Miami Dolphins past the New England Patriots, 39-35: bit.ly/2lBYbh4 #FinsUp
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On this day 35 years ago, Dan Marino made his NFL debut for the Miami Dolphins: bit.ly/2MKuDpG #FinsUp
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2016: Deondre Francois named ACC Rookie of the Year, leads #FSU to Orange Bowl win, top-10 ranking.
2017: Season-ending injury in opener.
2018: Regains starting job, struggles in new-look offense with awful line.
2019: Dismissed from FSU, sets records at Hampton.
In 2016, Deondre Francois quarterbacked Florida State to an Orange Bowl victory and top-10 national ranking. After numerous trials and tribulations and a record-breaking season at Hampton, Francois hopes to get a shot at the highest level of football: bit.ly/34U1d2V
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I said the same thing (from my living room). I’m good with this not being called, but it’s not enforced (or unenforced) equally…
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On this day five years ago, lead-off man Dee Gordon mimicked deceased Jose Fernandez's batting stance on the first pitch of the bottom of the first before going deep on the second in the Miami Marlins' emotional 7-3 win over the New York Mets: bit.ly/3lTw7Bi #JuntosMiami
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On this day 10 years ago, Giancarlo Stanton’s walk-off grand slam capped a six-run ninth inning as the Miami Marlins rallied past the New York Mets on Mother’s Day, 8-4: bit.ly/3L9onpp
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On this day 25 years ago, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Detroit Lions to clinch the AFC East. It would be the final division crown under head coach Don Shula and with the legendary Dan Marino at quarterback: bit.ly/2SnZv5K #FinsUp
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If this makes #FSU a villain, so be it. It’s clear that the #Noles weren’t valued by the conference. We’ll see where this goes but when the ACC dies — and make no mistake, it will — Boo Corrigan will be remembered as the guy who killed it.
Seminole Sunday Sauce: Florida State has filed a lawsuit against the ACC with the hope of ultimately leaving the conference.
doublefriesnoslaw.com/noles-…
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I thought “intent” was a factor this year with targeting. Janarius Robinson hit him with the shoulder first and wrapped up with his arms. For this “spot review” alone, these officials should be disciplined. #FSU
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BREAKING: Mike Norvell tells me he will be the next head coach at Alabama.
"I've always wanted to be at a program that makes the playoff almost every year, even if you're undeserving," Norvell said. "I'm excited to see the rest of our conference take credit for our success."
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On this day 10 years ago, pitcher Jose Fernandez shined in his Major League Baseball debut, allowing just a run on three hits while striking out eight in five outstanding innings as the Miami Marlins fell to the New York Mets, 4-3: bit.ly/3UfYH0K #MakeItMiami
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#FSU soccer won its fourth national championship on Monday night — all since 2014. All-time, only North Carolina has more titles.
Seminole Sunday Sauce: Florida State soccer completed an undefeated season this week as it rolled past Stanford for the Seminoles' fourth national championship, 5-1. doublefriesnoslaw.com/noles-…
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On this day 25 years ago, legends Dan Marino and Barry Sanders put on a show for their respective teams in their final meeting. In the end, Marino led a last-second field goal drive that lifted the Miami Dolphins past the Detroit Lions, 33-30: bit.ly/3BEJHl5 #FinsUp
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On this day 15 years ago, Dontrelle Willis tossed six solid innings in a 12-1 win over the Washington Nationals to become the first pitcher in Florida Marlins history to win 20 games in a season: bit.ly/2GEe0yz #JuntosMiami
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On this day 10 years ago, the Miami Dolphins outlasted the New York Jets in a Monday Night thriller where the lead changed five times in the fourth quarter: bit.ly/2M9bO2l #FinsUp
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On this day 10 years ago, Jose Fernandez allowed just a run in seven shutout innings to pick up his first career win as the Miami Marlins defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, 2-0: bit.ly/3LUXj0U #MakeItMiami
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Yesterday sucked, but #FSU’s 2023 didn’t:
• ACC champions for first time since 2014
• Swept Florida and Miami for second year in a row
• First New Year’s Six appearance since 2016
• Third 13-win season ever
• First win over Clemson since 2014
Seminole Sunday Sauce: Florida State football's severely shorthanded roster was no match for Georgia in the Orange Bowl. With the lopsided 63-3 loss, the Seminoles finish with a record of 13-1. doublefriesnoslaw.com/noles-…
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For the first time since 2014, someone other than Clemson will win the ACC.
For the first time since 2010, someone other than Clemson or Florida State will win the ACC.
For the first time since 2008, someone other than Clemson or Florida State will represent the Atlantic.
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In boxing, the throw in the towel. In college football, they throw in Tate Rodemaker… #FSU
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On this day 20 years ago, Ricky Williams broke the Miami Dolphins' single-game and single-season rushing records with a 228-yard performance in a road loss to the Buffalo Bills: bit.ly/3XScP1I #FinsUp
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On this day 15 years ago, a field goal as time expired lifted East Carolina past Boise State and thwarted the Broncos' rally in a thrilling Hawaii Bowl, 41-38: bit.ly/3WHHhKb
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On this day 20 years ago, Dontrelle Willis outdueled Tom Glavine and tossed his first career complete game with a 1-hit shutout as the Florida Marlins edged the New York Mets, 1-0: tinyurl.com/yrstuj8f #MakeItMiami
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On this day 15 years ago, the 2-11 Miami Dolphins rallied from 11 points down in the fourth quarter to upset the 12-1 New England Patriots on Monday Night Football, 29-28: bit.ly/3716A0h #FinsUp
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On this day five years ago, pitcher Jose Fernandez was called on to pinch hit in the 12th inning and delivered the winning 2-run double to lift the Miami Marlins past the Atlanta Braves, 7-5: bit.ly/2SHW6kQ #JuntosMiami
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Last week, legendary quarterback Tom Brady retired -- again. While Brady won seven Super Bowls and tormented the AFC East for the better part of two decades, the Miami Dolphins had some good moments against the "GOAT". Here are my favorites: bit.ly/3lmE3yu #FinsUp
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Since 1993:
Florida/Miami Marlins
Division titles: 0
World championships: 2
Atlanta Braves
Division titles: 15
World championships: 1
#JuntosMiami
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On this day 45 years ago, the Miami Dolphins completed the biggest comeback in franchise history, rallying from a 24-0 deficit to top the New England Patriots, 34-27: bit.ly/2tiRSTz #FinsUp
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I hope Devin Leary is OK, but that’s an awful roughing the passer call… #FSU
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#FSU head coach Link Jarrett is six outs away from taking Notre Dame to Omaha, I see…
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On this day five years ago, Miami Marlins’ pitcher Jose Fernandez appeared in his final All-Star Game as the American League topped the National League at Petco Park: bit.ly/2VCL69D #JuntosMiami
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On this day five years ago, Miami Marlins’ second-year pitcher Jose Fernandez struck out a career-high 14 Atlanta Braves in a 1-0 victory for the Fish. Fernandez would equal that strikeout total three times in 2016, but never surpassed it: bit.ly/2PoEaW4 #JuntosMiami
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The worst was when the straps got old and the fabric started to separate at the end and you had to try to put the strap back through one of these rusty ass things…
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On this day 45 years ago, Ole Miss scored the final 10 points as the Rebels rallied to stun No. 3 Notre Dame in Jackson, 20-13: bit.ly/3BKjMbY
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30 years ago today, a Jerome Bettis touchdown and Reggie Brooks 2-point conversion lifted Notre Dame past Penn State in the snow, 17-16: tinyurl.com/ckr5uvaf
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On this day 25 years ago, Al Leiter threw the first no-hitter in club history as the Florida Marlins blanked the Colorado Rockies, 11-0: bit.ly/2RG3fRK #JuntosMiami
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On this day 20 years ago, Florida Marlins’ pitcher A.J. Burnett tossed a no-hitter despite walking nine batters and throwing only about half of his 129 pitches for strikes in a 3-0 victory over the San Diego Padres: bit.ly/2RdbFAb #JuntosMiami
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2007 Heisman Trophy finalist Colt Brennan dies at 37
QB who led Hawaii to 2008 Sugar Bowl vs. Georgia dies at 37
Former Hawaii All-American, NFL QB Brennan dies at 37
Brennan, QB who led Hawaii to 2007 perfect regular season, dies at 37
Quarterback in 2008 Sugar Bowl has died ajc.com/sports/georgia-bulld…
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On this day 15 years ago, Hanley Ramirez became the second member of the Florida Marlins to be named National League Rookie of the Year: bit.ly/3DiojAI #JuntosMiami
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On this day 15 years ago, Joe Girardi was named National League Manager of the Year after leading a Florida Marlins’ roster loaded with rookies to a 78-84 record in his only season as manager of the club: bit.ly/2YLXaqL #JuntosMiami
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Tuscaloosa Chrysler, Jeep & Dodge must be running low on Chargers...
Nick Saban on recruiting:
“A&M bought every player on their team. Made a deal for name, image and likeness … We didn’t buy one player. Aight? … but I don’t know if we’re going to be able to sustain that in the future, because more and more people are doing it. It’s tough.”
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During a 44-day stretch in 1899, Sewanee defeated Georgia, Georgia Tech, Tennessee, Southern Presbyterian, Texas, Texas A&M, Tulane, LSU, Ole Miss, Cumberland, Auburn and North Carolina by a 372-10 margin.
Our “Game Traveler” plans on visiting Tennessee, Memphis, Middle Tennessee State and the campus of one of the greatest teams in college football history from the Volunteer State — the 1899 Sewanee Tigers: bit.ly/2VTVfMI
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On this day 35 years ago, the Miami Dolphins took a chance on a Pittsburgh quarterback named Dan Marino with the 27th pick in the 1983 NFL Draft: bit.ly/2JsqWU5 #FinsUp
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On this day 35 years ago, Dan Marino broke Dan Fouts’ single-season passing record and threw the game-winning touchdown as the Miami Dolphins defeated the Dallas Cowboys in a Monday night thriller, 28-21: bit.ly/38X1cNs #FinsUp
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On this day 20 years ago, Luis Castillo’s club record 35-game hitting streak came to an end. Castillo was on deck as the Florida Marlins scored the walk-off run during a four-run ninth to rally past the Detroit Tigers, 5-4: bit.ly/3NfUxAG #MakeItMiami
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On this day 20 years ago, Jerel Hudson and Kendyll Pope converged to stop quarterback Seneca Wallace shy of the goal line as Florida State held off Iowa State in the Eddie Robinson Classic, 38-31: bit.ly/3Kjz5eh
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Sources tell me that #FSU is proposing a “Hunger Games style” competition to determine its next head football coach. Official announcement expected soon...
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On this day 25 years ago, Moises Alou and Gary Sheffield each hit grand slams as the Florida Marlins defeated the San Diego Padres, 12-9. It marked the first time in club history that the Marlins hit two grand slams in one game: bit.ly/3y3ITVE #MakeItMiami
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