The Daily Chop Sept 28, 2013

[Bill Swartzbaugh]

Celebrating 10 years of publishing The Daily Chop

The Daily Chop Sept 28, 2013

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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:
http://www.seminoles.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092713aad.html
Game Preview: No. 8/8 FSU vs. Boston College

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/seminoles/os-fsu-boston-college-0928-20130927,0,5637083.story
FSU players brace for physical matchup against Boston College

http://nolesports.tallahassee.com/article/20130928/FSU03/309280030/FSU-focuses-BC-s-big-back
FSU focuses on BC's big back
It's often a contrast in styles when Florida State and Boston College square off in football, and the differences might actually be accentuated this time around.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/28/3655480/noles-ready-for-ground-assault.html
Noles ready for ground assault from Boston College

http://espn.go.com/blog/colleges/fsu/post/_/id/10167/winston-brings-big-play-mindset-to-fsu
Winston brings big-play mindset to FSU

http://247sports.com/Article/5-star-cornerback-Adoree-Jackson-is-setting-up-his-officials--151745
++5-star cornerback Adoree' Jackson is setting up his officials.
Adoree' Jackson. Five-star cornerback Adoree' Jackson says Florida is after him the hardest in track and FSU is pursuing him the hardest in football.

http://floridastate.247sports.com/Article/FSU-commitment-Jonathan-Vickers-continues-his-strong-start-151874
++FSU commit continues strong start
North Florida Christian three-star running back Jonathan Vickers added another three touchdowns Friday. It continues a strong start to his senior season.

http://www.havanaherald.net/archives/3806-BOBBY-BOWDEN-GUEST-SPEAKER-AT-SHERIFFS-APPRECIATION-DINNER.html
BOBBY BOWDEN GUEST SPEAKER AT SHERIFF'S APPRECIATION DINNER

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UP NEXT:
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/60702/video-florida-state-boston-college-preview
FSU-Boston College preview

http://www.newsherald.com/opinions/blogs/brad-milner/five-things-to-watch-in-fsu-vs-boston-college-1.209539
Five Things to Watch in FSU vs. Boston College

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/motorracing/os-fsu-preview-boston-college-20130926,0,6590468.post?page=2
FSU game preview: Get to know Boston College

http://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1554459&PT=4&PR=2
What to watch for - Florida State at Boston College

http://floridastate.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?sid=1061&script=content.asp&cid=1553967&fid=&tid=&mid=
Know Your Opponent: Boston College

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/60563/qa-boston-college-rb-andre-williams
Q&A: Boston College RB Andre Williams

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FSU BASKETBALL:
http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20130928/FSU05/309280011/FSU-basketball-ready-get-back-work
FSU basketball ready to get back to work
Seminoles look to regain defensive tenacity

http://floridastate.247sports.com/Article/Friday-Five-FSU-mens-basketball-begins-practice-this-weekend-151748
Hoops begins practice

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:
http://www.seminoles.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/092713aac.html
InternatioNOLES
Seminole midfielder Dagny Brynjarsdottir had a summer to remember playing soccer for Iceland's National Team. Find out why head coach Mark Krikorian encourages his players to play for their home countries even if it means missing a game for the Seminoles.

http://www.seminoles.com/sports/m-tennis/recaps/092713aaa.html
Florida State Dominates Singles
The Florida State men's tennis team came out strong in the singles round of 16 with a perfect 4-0 record at the Bedford Cup and a combined 16-5 record the past two days.

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/andre_fluellen_picked_up_boxin.html
Andre Fluellen picked up boxing to stay sharp before re-signing with Detroit Lions

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2013/09/26/forbath-reed-jenkins-remain-sidelined-with-injuries/
Jenkins remains sidelined with injuries

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2013/football/nfl/wires/09/25/2020.ap.fbn.bills.manuel.1st.ld.writethru.0912/
Bills QB Manuel gets crash course in facing blitz

http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/bills-notebook-chandler-manuel-forming-a-connection-20130926
Bills notebook: Chandler, Manuel forming a connection

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000250890/article/leslie-frazier-we-want-christian-ponder-to-play
Leslie Frazier: Vikings want Christian Ponder to play

http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-09-26/vikings-christian-ponder-injury-update-matt-cassel-bad-replacement-steelers-london
Bad to worse: Swapping Christian Ponder for Matt Cassel would be bad idea
Christian Ponder has sore ribs, faces Steelers in London

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/steelers/steelers-rookie-lb-williams-on-the-fast-track-705089/
Steelers rookie LB Williams on the fast track

http://www.athleticsweekly.com/news/lemoncello-to-attempt-world-record/
Lemoncello to attempt world record
British 10,000m champion Andrew Lemoncello looks to break world treadmill half marathon record

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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
http://seminoles.ocsn.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092703aaa.html
No. 6 Seminoles Roll Over Duke, 56-7

http://www.sptimes.com/2003/09/28/Sports/Carolina_native_puts_.shtml
Carolina native puts on a show for home fans
Saturday's game at Duke was something of a homecoming for Florida State sophomore linebacker A.J. Nicholson.

http://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=221443
Veterans Jones, Emanuel & Ward lead the way

http://www.tallahassee.com/mld/democrat/sports/6879855.htm
Capece helps get Beitia back in gear
Former 'Nole helps Beitia refine technique

http://www.tallahassee.com/mld/democrat/sports/6879526.htm
Seminoles can finally look ahead to 'Canes

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/60668/acc-week-5-did-you-know-2
ACC Week 5: Did you know?

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/09/the-acc-currently-has-the-most-quarterbacks-starting-in-the-nfl/
The ACC currently has the most quarterbacks starting in the NFL

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/27/3655520/ums-team-tampa-ecstatic-for-return.html
'Team Tampa' eager for return
Eight UM players will get to play in front of family and friends when the Hurricanes visit USF in Tampa, with the goal of extending their record to 4-0 this season.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/um-hurricanes/fl-miami-usf-game-preview-0928-20130927,0,6702851.story
Hurricanes coach Al Golden urges players not to overlook USF

http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/caneswatch/2013/09/27/canes-wont-seek-waiver-for-transfer-pg-angel-rodriguez/
Canes won’t seek waiver for transfer PG Angel Rodriguez

http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/09/27/3233679/inside-the-acc-tar-heels-face.html
Tar Heels face off with ECU and Doeren gets a familiar MAC foe

http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/09/27/3233405/unc-big-game-for-ecu-but-not-exactly.html
UNC big game for ECU, but not exactly a rival

http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/09/27/3233472/wolfpack-offense-a-work-in-progress.html
Wolfpack offense a work in progress

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/09/27/pitt-virginia-looking-to-establish-themselves-as-contenders-in-crowded-acc/
Pitt, Virginia looking to establish themselves as contenders in crowded ACC Coastal Division

http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/09/27/3233386/decock-panthers-talented-freshmen.html
Panthers’ talented freshmen making mark in ACC

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ACC BASKETBALL:
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9734845/clemson-tigers-guard-patrick-rooks-hurts-hip-season
Clemson guard Rooks hurts hip, out for season

http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/09/27/3233580/mike-krzyzewski-will-build-his.html
Krzyzewski will build his Duke team around Jabari Parker and Rodney Hood

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9732835/appalachian-state-coach-jason-capel-release-devonte-graham-letter-intent
App. St. alleges NC State tampered

http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/ct-spt-0927-notre-dame-basketball-20130927,0,450711.story
Irish in ACC will take some getting used to

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pittsburgh-preparing-look-acc-181023215--ncaab.html
Pittsburgh preparing for new-look ACC

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2013/09/syracuse_basketball_opens_2013.html
Syracuse basketball opens 2013-14 season with first official practice

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
http://www.lsufootball.net/tvschedule.htm
College Football TV Schedule

http://www.courier-journal.com/usatoday/article/2875891
10 programs facing the Week 5 pressure

http://www.courier-journal.com/usatoday/article/2876053
The Front Seven: A look at the weekend's top games

http://www.courier-journal.com/usatoday/article/2885969
Will 'APU' reappear in college football on Saturday?

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http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9734152/arkansas-razorbacks-qb-brandon-allen-ok-play-texas-aggies
Arkansas QB Allen OK to play against A&M

http://tbo.com/gators-look-to-extend-streak-against-uk-20130927/
Gators look to extend streak against UK
Gators look to extend SEC’s longest winning streak to 27 games vs. Kentucky
Florida players want to continue their dominance over Kentucky. The Wildcats are determined to snap their 26-game losing streak to the 20th-ranked Gators.

http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20130927/ARTICLES/130929561?tc=cr
Despite big losses, Florida expects no sympathy from Kentucky

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/28/3655482/anxious-gators-qb-tyler-murphy.html
Anxious Gators QB Tyler Murphy set for first career start

http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20130928/ARTICLES/130929559/1189?Title=Fort-White-s-Legree-focused-on-making-plays-for-Cats
Fort White's Legree focused on making plays for 'Cats
Kentucky sophomore receiver A.J. Legree is keeping his emotions in check heading into tonight's showdown with Florida.

http://www.courier-journal.com/usatoday/article/2883291
Ole Miss plans to beat No. 1 Alabama with Oregon's offense

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http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130927/SPORTS02/309270125/Heisman-watch-Louisville-football-s-Teddy-Bridgewater-takes-viewer-s-chair-Week-5
Louisville football's Teddy Bridgewater takes viewer's chair for Week 5

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9731869/penn-state-transfer-steven-bench-start-qb-south-florida-bulls
Penn State transfer Bench to start for USF

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/college-football/story/_/id/9731216/college-sports-turns-appeal-usc-sanctions-reduced
NCAA denies USC appeal to reduce penalty

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/28/3656112/keeton-throws-3-td-passes-in-utah.html
Keeton throws 3 TD passes in Utah State's win
Chuckie Keeton threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score, and Nick Diaz kicked four field goals in Utah State's 40-12 victory over San Jose State on Friday night.

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OTHER BASKETBALL:
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130927/SPORTS02/309270055/Morning-Kickoff-Louisville-basketball-team-will-raise-banner-regular-season-opener-Online-Extra-
Louisville basketball team will raise a banner at regular-season opener [Online Extra]

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/28/3656247/izzo-welcomes-high-expectations.html
Izzo welcomes high expectations for Michigan State
Michigan State is expected to have one of college basketball's best teams this season, and Tom Izzo is embracing the hype

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9731696/ea-sports-clc-settle-lawsuits-40-million-source
Player suits settled for $40 million

http://www.courier-journal.com/usatoday/article/2886069
Distributing $40 million EA settlement looks complex

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
http://tbo.com/sports/bucs/bucs-cb-revis-to-take-on-cards-wr-fitzgerald-20130927/
Bucs CB Revis to take on Cards’ Fitzgerald Sunday
Heading into Sunday’s matchup with the Buccaneers, new Arizona coach Bruce Arians sounds like a man intrigued by the game within the game.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/os-hedo-turkoglu-done-with-orlando-magic-20130927,0,7085964.column
Josh Robbins: Hedo Turkoglu's Orlando Magic playing days are over

http://tbo.com/sports/lightning/bolts-face-choice-regarding-top-draft-pick-drouin-20130927/
Bolts face choice regarding top draft-pick Drouin
To keep or not to keep, that is the question Tampa Bay faces regarding top pick Jonathan Drouin.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/27/3654861/florida-panthers-new-owner-vincent.html
Viola: 'We will win here'
New York businessman Vincent Viola was introduced as the Florida Panthers’ new owner Friday and made a commitment to keeping the team in South Florida.

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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/gatech/0903/28notredame.html
ACC to Irish: It's all or nothing

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/sports/colleges/6877128.htm
ACC holds teleconference, but Notre Dame invitation not imminent

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/html/12BFFAD8-1916-4AD9-BEB8-45DEF9D923E4.shtml
TIM BRANDO: Notre Dame should think long and hard about joining the ACC

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/news/archive/2003/09/27/sports1251EDT0299.DTL
OSU won't ask for Clarett reinstatement until spring

http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/sports/colleges/6852694.htm
Mackovic at center of Arizona's fall

http://www.dailystar.com/star/today/30927UAFBmain.html
Cats losing revenue along with games

http://www.tallahassee.com/mld/democrat/sports/6879522.htm
Gators survive a scare
Florida scores three TDs in 4th quarter to sink Kentucky 24-21

http://www.tallahassee.com/mld/democrat/sports/6879520.htm
Leak shows poise of veteran in leading Gators' comeback

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