508 Results for chris rix

Game Of Chance

David Fleming

With a gambling scandal in his past, ex-Nole Adrian McPherson needs an NFL team to bet on his future

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008

Ponder will remain FSU's starting QB against 3-0 Colorado

Associated Press

Christian Ponder will start at quarterback for Florida State on Saturday when the Seminoles meet unbeaten Colorado while backup D'Vontrey Richardson remains the backup.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2008

Where have you gone Chris Weinke?

Bruce Feldman

...cast as underachievers given that Miami's Brock Berlin, Kyle Wright and Kirby Freeman; FSU's Chris Rix, Drew Weatherford and Xavier Lee, NC State's Marcus Stone; Virginia's Anthony Martinez and Kevin...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 11, 2008

Bartman-esque catch nearly derails Florida State's CWS quest

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Florida State hasn't made a trip to Omaha since 2000. The Seminoles' latest attempt was nearly derailed by a pesky Wichita State team and a Steve Bartman-esque play -- but Florida State prevailed to advance to the College World Series.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2008

FSU coach meets with players over academic scandal

ESPN.com news services

Florida State coach Bobby Bowden called off an afternoon practice Wednesday to meet with his players, at least 20 of which are expected to be suspended for the Music City Bowl for involvement in an academic cheating scandal.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2007

Maybe Gundy should go off on fans, too

Jemele Hill, Page 2

Oklahoma State quarterback Bobby Reid got highly publicized criticism in a newspaper column, but it's not nearly as bad as what fans scream at players every Saturday.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007

High-priced coaches won't matter without talent

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

No matter who is doing the coaching, Florida State must face a stark reality: It no longer has the best talent on the field, writes Mark Schlabach.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2007

Spring QB story lines

...a complete mess, especially in big games. Most Nole fans still cringe at the mention of Chris Rix's name, but in truth, it has only gotten worse since he left. Now, Jimbo Fisher...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 21, 2007

Friday's mail call

From Ryan in Lincoln, Neb.: Just thought you should know your conference rankings are pitiful. Not for the actual rankings, but the fact that you coun...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 20, 2006

Intriguing story lines

...the Chicago Tribune. "We need to go there and get some payback." 3. Booing the Heisman candidate: Chris Leak may be in the midst of making a run at the Heisman and possibly leading Florida...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 26, 2006

FSU-Miami: Blame the coaches

...assignments. A coaching buddy of mine once described such game-changing meltdowns as "Rixing" as in Chris Rix, the former FSU QB who lost every time he faced Miami. In the era of Rix...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 05, 2006

Weatherford's maturation aids Florida State

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Last year, Drew Weatherford was a rookie QB who couldn't read defenses. This year, he's a vet ready to lead FSU to a title.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2006

Checking in on the ACC

...around the FSU program has gone out of their way to portray Weatherford as the anti-Chris Rix. Weatherford, Booker said, earned the respect of every player on the team when he kicked coaches...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 25, 2006

Ranking Student-Athletes

Few things seem to be a better fit for the Web than lists. A few weeks ago, a fascinating top 100 list was released: the 100 Most Influential Student-...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | May 22, 2006

Draft story lines to watch

From Sara in Tampa: Being a huge college football guy, how much do you get into the NFL draft? Will you tune in beyond the first hour? Hey Sara, I lo...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 28, 2006