VIDEO: Who needs bowl win more? Jimbo Fisher? Brian Kelly?
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher and Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly enter this ballgame with a lot in common. Both are in their second seasons, both have teams with 8-4 records. Which one needs a Champs...
View ArticleChamps Sports Bowl preview: No. 25 FSU vs. Notre Dame
Florida State enters Thursday's Champs Sports Bowl looking for its defense to keep its momentum going, and for its offense to have a resurgence. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) No. 25 Florida State...
View ArticleThursday FSU-Notre Dame bowl links: Gameday is upon us
At 5:30 p.m. Thursday, captains from Florida State and Notre Dame will meet at midfield at the Citrus Bowl to kick off this year's Champs Sports Bowl. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) ORLANDO — Ah,...
View ArticleRECAP: Read the Orlando Sentinel’s Champs Sports Bowl coverage
The No. 25 Florida State Seminoles begin celebrating their 18-14 win over Notre Dame in the Champs Sports Bowl. FSU's biggest 2011 wins now include: Notre Dame and rivals Florida and Miami. (Stephen M....
View ArticleRECAP: FSU’s Champs Sports Bowl win behind the numbers
Florida State receiver Rashad Greene was named MVP of the Champs Sports Bowl after his five-catch, 99-yard performance in Thursday's game. He also caught a pair of crucial third-down passes and had...
View ArticleTop 5 2011 Florida State football moments: No. 5 — Penalties
Penalties and officials were factors in many of Florida State's losses -- and wins -- this season. On the play above, an intentional grounding and safety call on FSU quarterback EJ Manuel ended up...
View ArticleTop 5 2011 FSU football moments: No. 3 — Rashad Greene grows
Florida State receiver Rashad Greene emerged throughout his rookie season and proved to be a key go-to player in the clutch this season. Here, he catches the game-winning Champs Sports Bowl touchdown...
View ArticleFlorida State ranks near top of multiple ACC (final) stat categories
Not surprisingly, Florida State ranked among the ACC's top teams in multiple offensive and defensive categories this season. On Thursday, on the heels of Clemson's 70-33 Orange Bowl loss to West...
View ArticleSpring football primer: 5 story lines to watch at Florida State
Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel and the rest of the Seminoles are back in action Monday afternoon for the start of spring practices. After the basketball team's magical run ended Sunday night,...
View ArticleFSU’s Champs Sports Bowl rings are in … and boy, are they gold
Florida State receiver Rashad Greene had several key second-half receptions in FSU's Champs Sports Bowl win over Notre Dame. This touchdown grab proved to be the game-winning score. Because of his...
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