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Football:
FSU’s very own Brian Burns was named a freshmen All-American by USA Today after a very impressive 9.5 sack freshman campaign. Florida State has had a freshman all-american every year of the Jimbo Fisher era.
4 squared is 16 also known as 4 victories over the Florida gators in 4 different sports over the course of 16 days:
16 days.
— FSU Seminoles (@Seminoles) December 11, 2016
4 sports.
4 wins over the Gators. pic.twitter.com/KEcb5UYro0
Dalvin Cook discusses the Noles’ rocky start, the turn-around & the Orange Bowl matchup that virtually everyone is excited to see.
With 2016 coming to a close David Hale previews 2017 in his ACC mailbag.
Legendary commentator Verne Lundquist is saying good-bye to College Football; thanks for the memories Verne.
Jabrill Peppers is the 2016 recipient of the Lott Trophy given to college football’s most effectual defender; I guess 1 pass defended & 1 interception means you had the most impact on college football this year as a defender.
#Michigan's Jabrill Peppers wins the Lott Award tonight. Been on award tour this week going to NC, ATL, NYC & now CA. pic.twitter.com/cGFzWelyRe
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 12, 2016
Recruiting:
Top flight receiver commit DJ Matthews is officially shutting down his recruitment; he’ll spend his week at Army All-American Bowl recruiting for #Tribe17
I would Like to thank All the Coaches Who have Recruited me but as of today I am closing my window an focusing on Home.....Florida State
— 29/24/16 (@_Djmatthews1) December 12, 2016
5-star Cornerback commit Stanford Samuels III is also shutting down his recruitment to focus on #Tribe17; the two long-time bell cows of the class look to help the seminoles close big.
Tim Brewster, Jay Graham, & Jimbo Fisher went in-home on Sunday with 5-star RB Cam Akers in Mississippi.
Awesome home visit in the Sip! #ItsANoleNation!
— Tim Brewster (@TimBrewster) December 12, 2016
Junior College Linebacker Adonis Thomas wraps up his official visit to Tallahassee (Subscription needed)
Basketball:
Men’s Basketball has now defeated Florida 3 consecutive times; Dwayne Bacon led the way with 24 points. Here’s a look inside the locker room following the victory:
Go inside the Florida State Seminoles Basketball locker room after they beat the Gators!
Posted by Florida State Seminoles on Sunday, December 11, 2016
Senior Center Michael Ojo talks about the victory:
Alumni:
Former Seminole Anquan Boldin is 10th all-time on the NFL career receptions list; he continues to build a Hall of Fame; resume.
WR @AnquanBoldin comes up with a big 3rd-down catch to move the chains. That catch ties him for 10th all-time for @NFL career receptions. pic.twitter.com/ey6VU5I4kX
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 11, 2016
The Buccaneers are 8-5 & Jameis Winston is closing in on a NFL record:
Jameis Winston has 117 yards today, moving him up the charts of most passing yards through first two seasons! He has 7,339!#ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/neGZ8tRaVV
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@TBBuccaneers) December 11, 2016
Jalen Ramsey, Xavier Rhodes, Telvin 3 former great Seminole defenders having great season in the NFL:
Former Seminole running back Chris Thompson sealed the deal for Washington’s victory over the Eagles:
Slicing through the defense. That's Chris Thompson for six! #HTTR#WASvsPHI Highlights: https://t.co/V7EN6Xy1vY https://t.co/Ci1fH7AJg4
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 11, 2016