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No. 1 FSU's dreadful ACC tourney showing ends in loss to Virginia

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Sat, 26 May 2012 22:16:00 GMT

Seminoles shut out for first time this season

Florida State's dreadful stay in Greensboro, N.C. came to a merciful end Saturday afternoon after the Seminoles dropped a third-consecutive game in the ACC Tournament.

Walk-off HR sends No. 1 FSU to second loss at ACC Tournament

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 25 May 2012 23:21:00 GMT

For much of the season, Robert Benincasa has been Florida State's steady, reliable reliever out of the bullpen.

TCU AD clarifies comments about FSU, Miami and the Big 12

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Wed, 23 May 2012 22:55:21 GMT

Miami AD declines comment on conference realignment

For the past week, the speculation revolving around a potential Florida State conference switch has focused on whether the Seminoles have reached out to the Big 12 in any kind of formal or informal talks.

No. 1 FSU drops ACC Tournament opener to Georgia Tech, 5-4

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Seminoles can't overcome a pair of two-run home runs by Tech's Jake Davies

Florida State's ACC Tournament championship hopes took a blow Wednesday afternoon at NewBridge Bank Park in Greensboro, N.C.

Evening starts dominate Florida State's early football schedule

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:33:57 GMT

Seminoles and ACC on Thursday announce first three gametimes

TALLAHASSEE — Florida State fans can save the sunscreen for their tailgates only during the first two weeks of the Seminoles' football season, as a pair of early-evening kickoffs highlight the start of the 2012 season.

Swofford: ACC prefers conference champs playoff model

By Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:17:58 GMT

AMELIA ISLAND — One of the biggest questions on the collective minds of college football fans is the ongoing debate surrounding the possible postseason playoff.

Commissioner Swofford says ACC discussions didn't include Big 12-FSU

By Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:11:04 GMT

AMELIA ISLAND — While rumors surrounding a possible Florida State-to-Big 12 move continue to swirl at a fevered pace, ACC commissioner John Swofford told a small group of reporters gathered Wednesday that there weren't conversations inside their league's spring meetings.

Derrick Brooks on Tim Brando Show: Big 12 reaching out to FSU

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:38:00 GMT

If you thought that the Florida State-to-Big-12 rumors were beginning to die down, think again.

FSU AD Randy Spetman declines comment on ACC and Big 12 talk

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:32:00 GMT

Publicly, conference realignment discussions cool for FSU for first time

AMELIA ISLAND — The speculation about Florida State's future conference allegiance took a chilly turn Tuesday afternoon when, for the first time in four days, an FSU official declined to comment on the conference realignment inferno that has blazed around the Seminoles' athletic programs.

FSU only has itself (and Miami) to blame for ACC woes

Mike Bianchi — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:57:00 GMT

If Seminoles, Hurricanes were pulling their weight, ACC would have a better TV contract

The Florida State Seminoles are upset with the Atlantic Coast Conference.

The plot continues to thicken for FSU, the ACC and the Big 12

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:46:00 GMT

AMELIA ISLAND — As the sun rises over this quiet North Florida beach town, another day in the Florida State/Big 12/ACC saga is beginning.

Coaches discuss playoff models at ACC meetings

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:33:00 GMT

They favor model that calls for 4 conference champions

AMELIA ISLAND — Aside from the drama at this year's ACC meetings revolving around Florida State's conference alignment status, coaches and administrators this week have had other pressing issues worth discussing.

Jimbo Fisher on Big 12 rumors: FSU 'happy' to be in the ACC

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:46:49 GMT

Coach says school's decision to go to the Big 12 rests with other officials

AMELIA ISLAND — Just before meeting and greeting onlookers at the Cheyenne Saloon in Orlando on Saturday, Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher made a statement to the Orlando Sentinel that echoed loud and clear across college football's current rocky terrain.

FSU president bashes Big 12 in email to fans; affirms ACC position

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:36:00 GMT

We’ll keep this brief — still working on adding Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher’s comments from earlier this afternoon to the blogroll — but figured this was worth passing along.

After busy weekend, FSU officials head to ACC meetings amid Big 12 concerns

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:51:00 GMT

TALLAHASSEE — Of all the questions the Athletic Coast Conference hopes to answer this week at its annual spring meetings in Amelia Island, the most pressing may revolve around Florida State.

Expansion reset: Where FSU, the Big 12 and ACC currently stand

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:25:00 GMT

FSU Big 12 fascination is about SEC envy

By Mike Bianchi — Sun, 13 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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FSU has set much of football non-conference schedule through 2015

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:28:00 GMT

Seminoles are set to play Wofford, Texas State, The Citadel and Tennessee-Chattanooga

TALLAHASSEE — Florida State football fans anxious to start planning their next four Septembers — and one November — can now do so. The Seminoles have wrapped up all but one of their non-conference games through the 2015 season.

FSU AD Randy Spetman on Big 12 rumors: 'We're committed to the ACC'

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:30:00 GMT

FSU athletics director tells Orlando Sentinel that he has not been negotiating school's departure

TALLAHASSEE — While the conference realignment talk has buzzed around them all this week, Florida State officials have sat idly by, refraining from jumping into the speculative discourse that includes their university's athletics programs.

Website calls FSU signee Marvin Bracy college football's fastest

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:49:00 GMT

Some of you may have last heard about them on National Signing Day, but when you catch your first glimpses of incoming Florida State freshmen Marvin Bracy and Ronald Darby this fall, make sure your DVR is working properly, and that it has a slo-mo function. Perhaps the only way you’ll be able to keep track of these speedsters will be to slowly replay any clips the pair are part of.

Behind the numbers: Explaining FSU's budget shortfall

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:39:00 GMT

By now, you’ve probably read about or at least heard about the rather stunning news out of Tallahassee: Florida State athletics is desperate for cash.

FSU AD Randy Spetman vows to solve $2.4 million budget shortfall

Thu, 03 May 2012 01:03:00 GMT

Seminoles looking for solutions entering 2012-13 fiscal year operating budget

TALLAHASSEE — Florida State's athletic department will be staring at some tough financial decisions in the coming months after athletics director Randy Spetman said Wednesday that he was passing along a budget to school president Eric Barron that contained a $2.4 million shortfall.

Florida State still No. 1 in baseball polls

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:21:00 GMT

Florida State remained No. 1 in two major college baseball polls released Monday, while the state's other top 25 teams saw their rankings slip.

Former FSU CB and Miami native Mike Harris to Jaguars in NFL Draft

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:12:00 GMT

Seminoles' former Nickel cornerback goes to Jacksonville in sixth round

TALLAHASSEE — Former Florida State cornerback Mike Harris was selected in the sixth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday, taken by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Nigel Bradham one of two FSU players claimed by Buffalo in NFL Draft

By Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 19:00:00 GMT

With 105 t h overall pick, he was first FSU player drafted

TALLAHASSEE — Former Florida State linebacker Nigel Bradham was selected in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday by the Buffalo Bills. Taken as the tenth pick of the round, the outside linebacker and special teams coverage specialist became the first former Seminole taken in this year's draft.