The Daily Chop Dec 2, 2014

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The Daily Chop Dec 2, 2014

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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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2013 NATIONAL CHAMPS FSU FOOTBALL:
http://www.seminoles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32900&ATCLID=209788661
FSU Collects League-High 17 All-ACC Selections Again

http://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/fsu/football/2014/12/01/winston-one-seminoles-named-acc-first-team/19747789/
Winston one of 10 Seminoles named to All-ACC

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-state-seminoles/chopping-block/os-fsu-jameis-winston-all-acc-20141201-post.html
Jameis Winston, nine other FSU players named All-ACC first team

http://seminolepost.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2014/12/01/florida-state-blog-seminoles-place-10-on-all-acc-first-team-jimbo-fisher-tells-acc-critics-not-to-be-brainwashed/
Florida State blog: Seminoles place 10 on All-ACC first team, Jimbo Fisher tells ACC critics not to be brainwashed

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/77860/florida-state-sheds-reliance-on-jameis-winston
Florida State sheds reliance on Jameis Winston

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-state-seminoles/os-fsu-jameis-winston-jimbo-fisher-future-20141201-post.html
FSU's Jameis Winston, Jimbo Fisher field questions about Winston's future

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/01/winstons-nfl-future-takes-back-seat-to-fsu-finishing-strong/
Winston’s NFL future takes back seat to FSU finishing strong

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-state-seminoles/jameis-winston/os-jameis-winston-conduct-hearing-1202-20141201-story.html#page=1
Jameis Winston's conduct hearing set for Tuesday on FSU campus

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11964928/jameis-winston-florida-state-seminoles-accuser-await-student-conduct-code-hearing
High-profile case on Tuesday at FSU

http://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2014/12/01/jameis-winston-florida-state-misconduct-hearing-sexual-assault/19754047/
Jameis Winston rape case spotlights calls for reform

http://www.seminoles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32900&ATCLID=209789393
Five Takeaways From Jimbo Fisher's Press Conference (With Video)

http://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/fsu/football/2014/12/01/jimbo-fisher-defends-fsu-acc-sec/19749921/
Jimbo Fisher defends FSU, ACC against SEC

http://chopchat.com/2014/12/01/jimbo-fisher-says-cfp-turning-football-figure-skating/
Jimbo Fisher Says CFP Turning Football into Figure Skating

https://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1710775&PT=4&PR=2
Fisher: Perception in college football can 'brainwash'

http://www.seminoles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32900&ATCLID=209788731
Smith Captures Second ACC Linebacker of the Week Honor

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-state-seminoles/chopping-block/os-fsu-solve-kickoff-return-eddie-goldman-cry-and-more-20141201-post.html
FSU looking to solve kickoff-return struggles, what made Eddie Goldman cry and more

http://www.seminoles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32900&ATCLID=209789495
Podcast: UF Recap

http://www.chantrant.com/2014/12/the-fsu-uf-game-may-be-over-but-the-outstanding-photo-images-keep-on-coming.html
The FSU-Uf game may be over, but the memorable photo images keep on coming

http://www.tomahawknation.com/2014/12/1/7316767/florida-state-football-practice-report-12-1-fsu-noles
Florida State football practice report: 12/1

http://chopchat.com/2014/12/01/undefeated-fsu-harry-houdini-college-football/
Undefeated FSU is the Harry Houdini of College Football

http://www.tomahawknation.com/2014/12/1/7314419/florida-state-football-why-did-teams-collapse-after-playing-fsu
Florida State football: Why did teams collapse after playing FSU?

http://newsok.com/how-the-college-football-playoff-committee-should-think-tcu-over-florida-state/article/5371755
How the College Football Playoff committee should think: TCU over Florida State

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UP NEXT:
http://www.foxsports.com/florida/story/florida-state-seminoles-georgia-tech-acc-championship-game-120114
FSU putting regular season in rearview with Georgia Tech on horizon

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/77878/three-reasons-georgia-tech-fsu-win
Take Two: Three reasons Georgia Tech, Florida State win

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-state-seminoles/os-fsu-georgia-tech-football-1202-20141201-story.html
FSU unfazed by stretch of close contests, gets ready for Georgia Tech

http://www.newsherald.com/sports/fsu/fisher-wary-of-georgia-tech-s-triple-option-rushing-attack-1.408074
Fisher wary of Georgia Tech's triple-option rushing attack

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/sports/college-football/fsu-hopes-inside-knowledge-helps-to-stop-georgia-t/njJsZ/
FSU hopes inside knowledge helps to stop Georgia Tech’s triple option

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/college-football/why-tech-will-be-the-team-that-finally-topples-fsu/njJjM/
Why Tech will be team that finally topples FSU

http://www.wdbj7.com/sports/georgia-tech-looks-to-claim-biggest-prize-yet-fsu/30007434
Georgia Tech looks to claim biggest prize yet - FSU

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/college/receivers-having-to-compensate-without-smelter/njJxL/
Receivers having to compensate without Smelter

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2285859-florida-state-vs-georgia-tech-complete-acc-title-game-preview
Florida State vs. Georgia Tech Complete ACC Title Game Preview

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/college/white-mason-earn-acc-player-of-the-week/njJw5/
White, Mason earn ACC player of the week

http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=282445
No Tech players make All-ACC first team; FSU has 10

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/college/lack-of-all-acc-first-teamers-motivation-for-tech/njJwb/
Lack of All-ACC first-teamers ‘motivation’ for Tech

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FSU BASKETBALL:
http://www.seminoles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32900&ATCLID=209789539
Seminoles Fall to Nebraska, 70-65, in ACC / BIg Ten Challenge

http://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/fsu/mensbasketball/2014/12/01/comeback-falls-short-fsu-men-loss/19766143/
Comeback falls short for FSU men in 70-65 loss

http://floridastate.scout.com/story/1487398-fsu-falls-to-nebraska-70-65?s=16
FSU falls to Nebraska 70-65
Florida State's comeback fell just short against Nebraska Monday night.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20141201_NEB@FSU/petteway-shields-lead-nebraska-past-florida-st
Petteway, Shields lead Nebraska past Florida St

http://www.floridatoday.com/story/sports/college/florida-state-university/2014/12/01/sports-college-fsu-seminoles/19764721/
FSU basketball team falls to 3-4, loses to Nebraska

https://nebraska.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1710916
Huskers hang tough for 75-60 win over FSU

https://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1710853
FSU comeback finishes just short

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/florida-state-university/article4234426.html
Recap: Florida State vs. Nebraska

http://www.seminoles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32900&ATCLID=209788669
Florida State Women's Basketball Plans Some Holiday Fun

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
http://www.seminoles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32900&ATCLID=209788621
Noles In The NFL: Week 13

http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/update/24852957/panthers-wr-kelvin-benjamin-has-quiet-game-sunday
Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin has quiet game Sunday

http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/update/24852943/bills-lb-bradham-leads-both-teams-in-tackles-sunday
Bills LB Bradham leads both teams in tackles Sunday

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NFL&id=9423&line=302577&spln=1
Devonta Freeman gets nine touches in win

http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/update/24853037/panthers-kicker-graham-gano-makes-two-fg-attempts-sunday
Panthers kicker Graham Gano makes two FG attempts Sunday

http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Krammer_Xavier_Rhodes_growing_into_cornerstone_for_Zimmer_Vikings113014
Xavier Rhodes growing into cornerstone for Zimmer, Vikings

http://blackandteal.com/2014/12/01/telvin-smiths-play-encouraging-jacksonvilles-future/
Telvin Smith's Play is Encouraging for Jacksonville's Future

http://www.seminoles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32900&ATCLID=209788947
Basketball Seminoles In The Pros: 12/1

http://dimemag.com/2014/12/gif-luke-loucks-dime-best-d-league-year/
Did Luke Loucks Dish The D-League Dime Of The Year?

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10 YEARS AGO FSU IN THE CHOP:
http://seminoles.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120104aae.html
Florida State Football Schedules Oklahoma and The Citadel
Seminoles, Sooners to play in 2010

http://www.msnsportsnet.com/page.cfm?story=7144&cat=exclusives
A Bowden Family Friendship
When West Virginia and Florida State hook up in the 2005 Gator Bowl on Jan. 1, 2005, it will be almost like a reunion of sorts for Mountaineer coach Rich Rodriguez, a close friend of the Bowden family.

http://www.sptimes.com/2004/12/01/Sports/Dawsey_more_excited_w.shtml
Dawsey more excited with Bulls than Bucs
The Florida State alum has heard his name as a popular choice to join Bobby Bowden's staff in Tallahassee, but he wants to put that rumor to rest.

http://www.fsunews.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2004/12/02/41ae58c8e2bf1
Wafer lifts road-weary 'Noles
Florida State gets much-needed win in ACC/Big 10 challenge

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/braves/2004/02braves.html
The Braves still hope to re-sign free agents J.D. Drew

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/77912/fsu-leads-the-way-in-all-acc-balloting
FSU leads the way in All-ACC balloting

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/77880/blog-debate-who-is-acc-coach-of-the-year
Who is ACC Coach of the Year?

http://bloguin.com/thestudentsection/2014/acc-acc-acc-the-acc-cleaned-up-against-the-sec-this-past-weekend-what-does-it-mean.html
ACC! ACC! ACC! The ACC Cleaned Up Against The SEC This Past Weekend — What Does It Mean?

http://www.syracuse.com/orangesports/index.ssf/2014/12/acc_proposes_providing_player_stipends_guaranteed_scholarships_to_ncaa.html
ACC officially proposes providing player stipends, guaranteed scholarships to NCAA

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/77886/by-the-numbers-week-14-recap
By the numbers: Week 14 recap

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/24856032/notre-dame-bowl-destination-likely-decided-by-random-drawing
ACC to hold drawing for Notre Dame bowl spot

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/college/clemson/2014/12/01/jeff-scott-might-logical-choice-become-clemson-offensive-coordinator/19747413/
Jeff Scott might be logical choice to become Clemson OC

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/college/clemson/2014/12/01/clemson-football-team-appears-orlando-bound-bowl/19741443/
Orlando a likely bowl destination for Clemson

http://www.heraldsun.com/sports/x1736885382/Duke-scores-big-on-all-ACC-team
Duke scores big on all-ACC team

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article4234010.html
UM’s Johnson, Perryman selected to All-ACC first team

http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/12/01/4368938/nc-state-qb-jacoby-brissett-is.html?sp=/99/103/119/
NC State QB Jacoby Brissett is ACC Offensive Back of the Week

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pitt/2014/12/02/Four-Panthers-stars-earn-All-ACC-honors/stories/201412020118
Four Panthers stars earn All-ACC honors
ACC recognizes Pitt's star power -- RB James Conner, WR Tyler Boyd, OT T.J. Clemmings and OG Matt Rotheram.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball/index.ssf/2014/12/syracuse_football_recruit_west_lindor_decommits_after_being_ignored_by_orange_co.html
Syracuse football recruit West Lindor decommits after being 'ignored' by Orange coaching staff
"I messaged them multiple times and they ignored me," Lindor said. "Wish I could've balled out with Syracuse, but I need to do what's best for me."

http://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball/index.ssf/2014/12/syracuse_football_recruiting_15_official_visitors_expected_this_weekend_per_repo.html
Syracuse football recruiting: 15 official visitors expected this weekend, per report

http://www.syracuse.com/axeman/index.ssf/2014/12/2014_syracuse_football_definitive_moments.html
10 moments that defined the 2014 Syracuse football season

http://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball/index.ssf/2014/12/syracuse_football_defensive_coordinator_chuck_bullough_not_looking_to_go_this_of.html
Syracuse football defensive coordinator Chuck Bullough 'not looking to go' this offseason

http://www.dailyprogress.com/cavalierinsider/cavaliers-named-all-acc-selections/article_154a1ca4-79b2-11e4-b2d6-e7b7dcbc76e1.html
10 Cavaliers named All-ACC selections

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ACC BASKETBALL:
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/page/fourcorners141201/rating-level-interest-every-game-acc-big-ten-challenge
Importance, interest of every ACC/Big Ten Challenge game

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/college/college_basketball/2014/12/eagles_new_duo_flusters_marist
Eagles’ new duo flusters Marist
Two experienced newcomers in pursuit of advanced degrees led Boston College to a 79-61 victory

http://www.thestate.com/2014/12/01/3847357/clemson-mens-basketball-rutgers.html?sp=/99/181/
Rutgers rallies past Tigers
Junior Etou scored 20 points, and Myles Mack added 12 points and eight assists to lead Rutgers to a 69-64 win over Clemson on Monday night in the Scarlet Knights first game in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2014/12/01/louisville-basketball-ready-stern-ohio-state-test/19759027/
U of L ready for stern Ohio State test

http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2014/12/01/tim-sullivan-louisvilles-rick-pitino-opens-can-worms-comments-atmosphere-uk-game/19761131/
Pitino pries open UK can of worms

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article4233809.html
UM coach Jim Larrañaga hoping to see sellout for Illinois showdown

http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/12/01/4369221/challenge-road-success-elusive.html?sp=/99/103/119/
ACC/Big Ten Challenge road success elusive for NC State

http://www.ndinsider.com/basketball/mens/hoops-challenge-reunites-nd-s-brey-elder-valentine/article_548d6c8e-79be-11e4-b2c8-a30cd1aa99c5.html
Hoops challenge reunites ND's Brey, elder Valentine

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pitt/2014/12/02/Panthers-face-challenge-in-guarding-Indiana-s-top-shooters/stories/201412020113
Panthers face challenge in guarding Indiana's top shooters
Indiana to test Pitt's improving defense in an ACC-Big Ten Challenge game Tuesday night in Bloomington, Ind.

http://www.dailyprogress.com/cavalierinsider/blogs/whitey365/whitey-bennett-talks-maryland/article_80afb112-7975-11e4-9bc4-6b637d3eb3aa.html
Bennett talks Maryland

http://www.dailyprogress.com/cavalierinsider/notebook-perrantes-preseason-absence-equals-slow-start/article_dfbad9a0-79a9-11e4-b997-cb735e1b0f87.html
Perrantes' preseason absence equals slow start

http://www.journalnow.com/sports/wfu/basketball/deacons-will-try-to-shake-off-lethargy/article_cfd687c6-20a9-5bb3-a5d2-99575bccd156.html
Deacons will try to shake off lethargy
Wake Forest set to play Minnesota at home tonight

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/94615/playoff-picture-week-15
Playoff picture: Week 15

http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/oregon-alabama-florida-state-tcu-college-football-playoff-week-14-fox-four-113014
Oregon-Alabama would be the ultimate playoff showdown

http://collegespun.com/national/the-5-most-overrated-teams-in-week-14s-college-football-coaches-poll
The 5 Most Overrated Teams In Week 14’s College Football Coaches’ Poll

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http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2014/11/five_potential_candidates_for.html
5 potential candidates for Auburn's defensive coordinator job
Charles Kelly, Florida State defensive coordinator

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-gators/swamp-things-blog/os-gators-no-offer-coach-20141201-post.html#navtype=outfit
UF: No offer has been made to new Gators coach

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-gators/swamp-things-blog/os-gators-matt-jones-leave-nfl-draft-20141201-post.html#navtype=outfit
Gators tailback Matt Jones reportedly to leave UF early for the NFL draft

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-florida/article4233713.html
Hugh Freeze, Jim McElwain reportedly on Florida Gators’ short list

http://kysportsconnection.com/rumors-of-james-coley-to-kentucky-heat-up/
Rumors of James Coley to Kentucky heat up

http://florida.247sports.com/Bolt/Report-Freeze-Ole-Miss-reach-verbal-agreement-on-extension-33462263
Freeze, Ole Miss agree on extension

http://www.gogamecocks.com/2014/12/01/651170_steve-spurrier-says-he-will-be.html?rh=1
Spurrier will be back at USC; it’s wait-and-see on staff changes

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http://www.wildcat.arizona.edu/article/2014/12/column-arizona-football-in-midst-of-best-season
Arizona football in midst of best season

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/tim-cowlishaw/20141201-cowlishaw-the-baylor-argument-falls-apart-when-considering-cfp-committee-s-recent-revelation.ece
'The Baylor argument' falls apart when considering CFP committee's recent revelation

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11964999/brady-hoke-meet-michigan-wolverines-interim-ad-jim-hackett-tuesday
Hoke, interim AD to meet Tuesday

http://www.ndinsider.com/columnists/allesar/where-is-the-confidence-for-notre-dame/article_ae8fb63e-79a9-11e4-b7ab-2bbd27749321.html
Where is the confidence for Notre Dame?

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college-sports/smu-mustangs/20141201-nichols-in-chad-morris-smu-landed-the-anti-june-jones.ece
In Chad Morris, SMU landed the anti-June Jones

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/kevin-sherrington/20141201-sherrington-new-smu-coach-chad-morris-is-like-an-art-briles-starter-kit.ece
New SMU coach Chad Morris is like an 'Art Briles starter kit'

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/college-football/story/_/id/11965352/jim-mora-sure-brett-hundley-declare-nfl-draft
Spurrier says he'll return at South Carolina

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OTHER BASKETBALL:
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings
2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Rankings - Week 4 (Dec. 1)
UK still No. 1 in poll; UNC falls out of top five

http://bloguin.com/thestudentsection/2014/college-basketball-thanksgiving-weekend-winners-and-losers.html
Thanksgiving Weekend Winners and Losers

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dave-hyde-commentary-1202-20141201-column.html#navtype=outfit
It wasn't pretty – but Dolphins beat Jets, save season

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-report-card-miami-dolphins-new-york-jets-20141201-photogallery.html#navtype=outfit
Report Card: Miami Dolphins 16, New York Jets 13

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-things-we-learned-miami-dolphins-new-york-jets-20141130-photogallery.html#navtype=outfit
20 things we learned: Miami Dolphins 16, New York Jets 13

http://tbo.com/sports/bucs/bucs-notes-offense-not-keeping-pace-with-defense-20141201/
Bucs notes: Offense not keeping pace with defense

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10 YEARS AGO IN THE CHOP:
http://theacc.collegesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120204aac.html
ACC Wins Sixth Straight ACC/Big Ten Challenge

http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/story/1892248p-8226354c.html
Purnell gets pact extended
Clemson coach Oliver Purnell agreed to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday.

http://www.sptimes.com/2004/12/02/Sports/3_more_coaches_lose_j.shtml
3 more coaches lose jobs
Gerry DiNardo, Gary Crowton and David Cutcliffe all became unemployed coaches Wednesday, upping the total coaching vacancies in Division I-A to 15.

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/content/sports/epaper/2004/12/02/a1c_george_1202.html
Hard choice for Meyer?
If Urban Meyer opts for Notre Dame over UF, he should at least anguish about it first.

http://www.sptimes.com/2004/12/02/Sports/Williams_will_contest.shtml
Williams will contest $8.6M award to Dolphins
Ricky Williams wants overturned the $8.6-million award an arbitrator said he owes the Dolphins for breaching his contract.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BRAWL_FANS_BANNED?SITE=FLPET&SECTION=HOME
2 banned from Detroit arena over NBA brawl

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