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The Daily Chop Apr 4, 2016

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FSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:
Is Auden Tate becoming the red-zone threat that FSU football needs?

FSU Football: 2016 Spring Game Information

FSU adds Top 10 QB Bailey Hockman to 2017 recruiting class

Florida State adds commit from Class of 2017 QB Bailey Hockman
The product from McEachern High in Powder Springs, Ga. pledged to the Seminoles Sunday afternoon to give FSU its eighth commit in the Class of 2017.

Florida State lands commitment from 4-star QB Bailey Hockman
The 6-2, 192-pound Hockman was once committed to Georgia before backing off his pledge in December. 

Jeudy visits again, watches 'Noles scrimmage

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UP NEXT:
Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze responds to criticism from St. Stanislaus' Conides 

Holmes DL Josiah Coatney takes Ole Miss official visit

Ole Miss Offers Former Rutgers DE

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FSU BASKETBALL:
Three from #FSUWBB Named WBCA All-Americans

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FSU BASEBALL:
Florida State’s Sunday Game with BC Cancelled

Losing games to weather in the Atlantic Coast Conference does not penalize teams at regular-season’s end for the seeding process in the ACC Baseball Championship.

BC/FSU Sunday Game Cancelled Due To Snow

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
No. 9 Florida State Splits At No. 22 Notre Dame

Irish grab top-10 win against Seminoles
Over the weekend, No. 22 Notre Dame split a doubleheader with No. 9 Florida State after an unusual April snowfall turned a three-game series into a two-game Sunday set.

Noles Compete in Pairs Tournament at LSU

Seminoles Finish Third At Bryan National Collegiate

Seminoles Fall Against No. 18 Oklahoma

Borthwick Takes Down Another Top 50 Opponent

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Daily Bucs Links: Jalen Ramsey

Jameis Winston: I'll "take pay cut" for Tampa Bay Buccaneers to select Jalen Ramsey

Reds' Tyler Holt: Recalled from Triple-A

Giants' Buster Posey: Out with flu

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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
Monday's Football Practice Report
Freshman Myron Rolle led the defense with two interceptions.

J. Bowden won't let WRs hide behind run focus
Run, run, run. The ground game has been the focus and talk of spring football at Florida State. But ultimately, the goal is to be more
balanced. And for offensive coordinator Jeff Bowden, that means closely monitoring his receivers

FLORIDA STATE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Carter lets spirit get best of him
Florida State's coaches love Tony Carter's competitive spirit. It's what gives the 5-foot-9 cornerback the confidence to line up against a
6-6 receiver like Greg Carr and never flinch. 

What's the Latest on Preston Parker?

GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Fourth-Ranked Seminoles Host JU Tuesday Night At 6:00 p.m.
Michael Hyde will face off with Tim Brown at Dick Howser Stadium when the Dolphins visit.

Drew Focusing on New Priorities
Dodger outfielder wants to stay healthy, but a newborn and having turned 30 make him more reflective.

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
U of L's Bailey, Hearns enter 'step-up year'

Pitt star Conner nearing end of cancer treatment 

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ACC BASKETBALL:
Krzyzewski has replacement surgery on left knee

Duke's Jeff Capel removes name from consideration at Georgia Tech

No decision yet in Georgia Tech search

Is Tech search moving on?

UNC, Nova deserve each other

Heels find zone of their own

UNC vs. Nova showcases rise of two PG system

Villanova, North Carolina a study of offensive opposites

UNC vs. Villanova: Who has the edge?

North Carolina responds to coach Roy Williams' intensity 

Williams' strategy could pay off

5 reasons North Carolina will beat Villanova 

Six points about Carolina-Villanova

UNC shuns 'soft' label, could be tough enough to win NCAA championship

Championship game odds: UNC slight favorites

Observations: UNC's best offense in Final Four win was a missed shot

Folksy, cranky Roy Williams has much at stake in final 

Roy Williams could join coaching royalty with another title
North Carolina is one win from a sixth national championship.

Roy Williams’ fiery demeanor becomes a Final Four media-driven topic
National media wonders: What has Ol’ Roy so cranky?

UNC coach Roy Williams doesn't expect any NCAA sanctions

UNC vs. Villanova ultimate sibling rivalry clash 

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ACC BASEBALL:
Clemson rallies to series victory vs. Pittsburgh
Jordan Greene’s infield single off the glove of Pittsburgh shortstop Charles LeBlanc drove in Reed Rohlman from third base with the winning run with one out in the eighth inning as the Tigers rallied for a 4-3 victory.

Blue Devils Take Series with Seven-Run Fifth
Duke totaled eight of its nine hits in a seven-run fifth and won the series over No. 21 Georgia Tech with a 10-4 decision Sunday afternoon.

Hurricanes sweep Tar Heels, win seventh in a row
The University of Miami baseball team scored five runs in the fifth inning to erase an early 3-0 deficit and score its second consecutive sweep against an ACC opponent.

N.C. State defeats Virginia, 5-2, on diamond 
For the fifth time in a row, the Virginia baseball team has dropped the final game in a series.

Cardinals claim ACC series over Tech with Game 2 victory
Saige Jenco only Hokie with two hits in the contest

Deacons Split Doubleheader at Notre Dame
After winning a wild opener, 15-13, Wake Forest dropped the nightcap by a 10-2 margin in six innings.

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
Alabama appealing indefinite NCAA suspension for DB Tony Brown

Gators’ Jalen Tabor is a special talent 

Pressure on UK RBs with Gran in charge

In-state defensive end Tyreek Johnson commits to Gamecocks

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Michigan believes its work ethic, talent can make it a 'dominant force' in college football 

Notre Dame's Nick Watkins aims to overcome injury, reclaim starting job

Injury ends promising spring for Notre Dame CB Nick Watkins

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OTHER BASKETBALL:
Four questions for NCAA tournament championship game

The worst seats in the house at the Final Four 

How Kris Jenkins morphed into a dynamic presence for Villanova

Villanova's Jay Wright faces choice of NBA again

OU Basketball: Buddy Hield wins Naismith Award

UConn Beats Oregon State, Advances To Fourth-Straight Title Game
UConn one win away from completing four-peat

Syracuse women beat Washington 80-59, reach NCAA title game

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OTHER BASEBALL:
Matchups for Sunday April 3rd, 2016

Florida sweeps SEC baseball series from Texas A&M

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
Ex-Ohio State Heisman winner Troy Smith arrested for OVI, marijuana possession

Abby Wambach arrested for driving under influence 

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Dolphins hope Tannehill turns into late bloomer under Gase

NBA SCORES

Mavericks back on playoff map thanks to a four-game win streak nobody saw coming

Justin Anderson continues to display eye-popping athleticism for Mavericks

What to do with Chandler Parsons; who wants to sign in Dallas?

Mark Cuban business guy = huge success; Cuban team builder ...

MLB SCORES

2016 MLB predictions: Our World Series picks 

The Masters from A–Z

Masters central: Can Jordan Spieth defend his title at Augusta?

Don't forget about Bubba Watson at Augusta

Is this the year Dustin Johnson wins his first Masters?

Nicklaus wiped away tears and whipped field at historic 1986 Masters

Masters hole No. 13 at Augusta: Love it or lengthen it?

Paul Finebaum Has No Friends

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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Hewitt denies Okla. rumor

Haith says he is happy at UM
This is the time of year that the rumor mill churns regarding college basketball coaching vacancies.

Gators chomp on tradition
Florida wins its first NCAA basketball title by stuffing UCLA

UCLA rejected, dejected in loss
Gators force eight Bruins' 12 turnovers in first half, intimidated Bruins inside the paint.

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Bill From Tampa
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