The Daily Chop Jan 7, 2017
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:
Most Read Stories of 2016
Does FSU Football Deserve A Top 5 Ranking In Final Polls?
Defensive Line Can be Even Better in 2017
Dalvin Cook named running back of the year by PFF
FSView Flashback: The Will of Winston
Cam Akers again proves only Florida State truly can recruit toe to toe vs. SEC
Florida State linebacker Josh Brown uses 2016 season to mature
Bobby Bowden documentary kicks off in theaters Jan. 8
Bobby Bowden: The best thing I ever did was not take the Alabama job
Bobby Bowden still believes in giving second chances
Bobby Bowden featured this weekend
Bowden owed apology by P.C. Police
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UP NEXT:
Hot ticket: Seats to Alabama-Clemson game going for $900, $1,000 — and more
Remembering the day Lousiana Monroe took down Nick Saban's Alabama
Alabama's Nick Saban and the friend who helped show him the way
Saban validates all-time best status if he beats Clemson again
Jalen Hurts, an unflappable true freshman QB
New offense could be 'more beneficial' to Jalen Hurts
Alabama can make history in Tampa, but Clemson has the playbook to stop it
The Tide are on the verge of something incredible, but the Tigers present a tremendous threat
Jumbo Package: Tide adjusting well to Coach Sarkisian, but which version of the 2016 offense will we see?
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FSU BASKETBALL:
Men's Hoops' Gauntlet Continues With Home Date Against Hokies
Big test for FSU basketball: six straight against ranked teams
FSU hoops prepared for 'unique experience'
No. 12 Florida State not fazed by rare scheduling gauntlet
Next team up: No. 21 Virginia Tech no easy challenge for FSU
#21 Virginia Tech Faces Big Challenge at #12 Florida State
Virginia Tech-Florida State preview capsule
Bracketology: Florida State up to a No. 2 seed
Bracketology: FSU Ascends to a No. 2 Seed
Florida State Has Pieces for Deep NCAA Tournament Run Can Florida State be a major player in March Madness this season?
Kevin Knox returns to Tallahassee with superstar son
Elite recruit visiting Florida State basketball
Head or Heart? 5-star Knox, family weigh FSU love vs. basketball royalty
Wright stepping up in big games for No. 8 FSU
Florida State’s eighth-ranked women’s basketball team is a group with plenty of talent and depth – so even the team’s first-year players are making major contributions.
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
Devonta Freeman says he is the best back in the NFL
Redskins kicker Dustin Hopkins reflects on disappointing season
Jalen Ramsey and Yannick Ngakoue named to Mel Kiper Jr.’s All-Rookie Team
Lawrence Timmons put down fast food to 'stay youthful' for Steelers
IF THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS ARE GOING TO SUCCEED IN 2017, A HEALTHY RETURN FROM DEVON TRAVIS WILL BE THE REASON
Berger (68) motivated after missing Ryder Cup
Daniel Berger: Late bogey spoils Berger's blemish-free bid
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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
FSU no longer eyeing Fisher
After at least three days of what Florida State officials characterized as "extensive negotiations" with LSU offensive
coordinator Jimbo Fisher, the school's search for a new play-caller will move in another direction.
Fisher won't be FSU's offensive coordinator
The 'Noles tired of waiting for the LSU assistant's decision.
FSU must find a way to win the close games
The Seminoles' game with the Tar Heels is a chance to shake off a tough ACC defeat.
Swann escaping past
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
Clemson Tigers touch down in Tampa to warm weather, reception
Respect for Clemson’s chances gaining steam
Dramatic shift: More money being bet on Clemson
Clemson receiver Hunter Renfrow is confident
Clemson wide receiver Hunter Renfrow talks about how his life has changed since that big game against Alabama last year and the confidence that performance gave him.
Craig Candeto hired as Tech’s new quarterbacks/B-backs coach
Vero Beach wide receiver earns 2017 offer from Tech
Cards among finalists for 4-star OL
Recruiting: Meet the Miami Hurricanes’ 2017 early enrollees
UNC’s Elijah Hood changes course, declares for NFL draft
Graduate-transfer QB Max Browne says Pitt football is 'getting a grinder'
Joining Browne as early enrollees are QB Kenny Pickett, OL Jerry Drake Jr., DL Deslin Alexandre and Australian punter Kirk Christodoulou.
Hokies add QB A.J. Bush from Iowa Western CC, who will enroll in time for spring drills
Where do the Hokies fit in the Coastal next year after all the NFL defections?
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ACC BASKETBALL:
The ACC's order makes no sense, which is what makes it fun
Not collapsing like 1995: This Duke not those Blue Devils
Coach K's back surgery goes 'exactly as planned': Which games he will miss
Coach K is expected to miss four weeks
No. 12 Duke hosts Boston College without Krzyzewski
Three to know: Boston College at Duke
No. 9 U of L at Ga. Tech: Storylines, TV info
U of L Trend Report: Mahmoud, Mitchell rise
UNC ready to play NC State despite the snow
NC State-UNC game still on, at least for now
UNC’s Roy Williams confident NC State game will go on as scheduled
Roy Williams says State's Dennis Smith Jr. has no weaknesses
NC State hoping to keep UNC off the glass and out of transition
NC State's Mark Gottfried explains what a 'cool jacket' is
NC State at UNC: Who has the edge?
Wolfpack hopes to keep Tar Heels rebounding, transition game in check
Notre Dame senior Austin Torres embraces unique basketball rotation role
Pitt basketball mailbag: Why can't the Panthers recruit better players?
There’s a pretty simple reason why Pitt can’t routinely land high-end talent, one that has little to do with the institution itself.
Syracuse a slight favorite over Pitt
Syracuse basketball vs. Pittsburgh: 10 things to watch for
Syracuse basketball isn't in 6-week swoon; it's more like 3-year downward spiral
UVa shortcomings not going away
Seven weeks after the start of the college basketball season, Virginia is still dealing with the after-effects of an action taken Nov. 18.
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
College football TV schedule
See the complete list of college football bowls
Tampa turns crimson and orange as fans pour in for football celebration
College Football Playoff title game: Random prop bets
Estimated cost of ads for College Football championship: $1 million
NCAA's football cash cow at risk
Many teams play to near-empty stadiums
Top 10 Moments in College Football National Championship Game History
2. Jan. 6, 2014 – A Perfect Ending to the BCS
Friday Five: Which college football job Chip Kelly should take right now
Chip Kelly is open to the idea of returning to college, so let's figure out where he should return to
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Florida promotes Randy Shannon to defensive coordinator
Randy Shannon must avoid becoming Herbert Hoover of Gators defense
Five Florida Gators leaving school early to enter 2017 NFL draft
LSU loses key defensive star as safety Jamal Adams declares for 2017 NFL Draft
Another star defensive back from the SEC is headed to the NFL early
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Mike London reportedly will become Howard head football coach
Minnesota hires Western Michigan's P.J. Fleck to replace fired Tracy Claeys
After rebuilding the Broncos, Fleck led them to a 13-0 regular season and a spot in the Cotton Bowl
Fleck brings crystal clear vision to Gophers football program
P.J. Fleck on Friday spoke excitedly about himself and changes he intends to make. "I'm going to promise you a lot," he said, "because that's the way I live my life."
Western Michigan recruits follow coach P.J. Fleck to Gophers
Will Notre Dame football come on strong with Matt Balis replacing Paul Longo?
Ex-Gator Treon Harris appears headed to Tennessee State
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCORES
College basketball rankings: Richard Pitino and Minnesota crack the Top 25 (and 1)
The surprising Gophers are 14-2 after beating Northwestern.
Bracketology: Baylor clear No. 1, Indiana could be in danger of missing out
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
Miami Dolphins’ $40 million defensive line keeping them afloat
Why Miami Dolphins QB Matt Moore is ridiculously underrated
Five keys for the Miami Dolphins to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers
Saturday NFL wild-card preview capsules: Raiders-Texans, Lions-Seahawks
Ranking the NFL playoff defenses 1 through 12
NFL All-Pro team includes 3 rookies for first time since 1981
Chris Berman talks changing role, ESPN’s future
NBA Scores
NHL SCORES
Ryder Cup the latest moment to define Ryan Moore
Ryan Moore was reminded of how much the Ryder Cup helped shape his career after he stuffed two wedges for tap-in birdies, shot a 67 and shared the lead with Justin Thomas going into the weekend at the SBS Tournament of Champions.
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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
Plus-one could be next step for BCS, but hurdles must be cleared
Florida finds gold in two-QB system
History sides with Buckeyes winning the national title
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