405 results for "chris thompson"
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FSU Countdown: No. 40 Mario Pender
David M. HaleThroughout the summer, Nole Nation will be counting down the 40 players we're projecting to make the biggest impact on the Seminoles' 2013 season, taking into consideration everything from experience to potential to their spot on the current depth ch...
Blog | June 10, 2013 -
Ranking FSU's biggest impact freshmen
David M. HaleTALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- It's Rankings Week at NoleNation, and each day we'll be counting down the top teams, players and matchups of the 2013 season. Next up, a look at FSU's top 10 freshmen likely to make a major impact. 1. QB Jameis Winston: No sur...
Blog | June 06, 2013 -
Eight in the Box: RB status check
Dan GrazianoHow does each NFC East team look at running back, and what still needs to be done? Dallas Cowboys After a season in which they ranked third in the league in passing yards and 31st in rushing yards, the Cowboys seek greater balance in their offe...
Blog | May 24, 2013 -
Under Pressure: RB James Wilder Jr.
David M. HaleEach season brings with it new expectations, and a handful of Seminoles will bear the brunt of the pressure to perform in 2013. We're counting down the top 10 FSU players being counted on the most to help the Seminoles live up to expectations. No....
Blog | May 16, 2013 -
Hard for freshman WRs to make impact
Michael DiRoccoGAINESVILLE, Fla. -- One of the main reasons Florida's passing offense has struggled since 2009 is the lack of production -- or a playmaker -- at receiver. If the Gators' 2013 passing offense is going to be better than the unit that ranked 114th n...
Blog | May 08, 2013 -
Florida State Seminoles spring wrap
David M. HaleFLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES 2012 record: 12-2 2012 conference record: 7-1 Returning starters: Offense 6, Defense 5, Kicker/Punter 1 Top returners WR Rashad Greene, LT Cameron Erving, C Bryan Stork, LB Christian Jones, LB Telvin Smith, DB Lamarcu...
Blog | May 07, 2013 -
Kiper: Late-round steals for Skins, Cowboys
Dan GrazianoAs he continues his review of last week's NFL draft, Mel Kiper Jr. has a list of players taken in rounds 4 through 7 who he thinks could make an impact this season. One Dallas Cowboys pick, one Philadelphia Eagles pick and three Washington Redskins ...
Blog | May 02, 2013 -
Florida State leads the way in NFL draft
Andrea AdelsonFlorida State followed up its big first round with a huge NFL draft weekend, as the Seminoles led every program in the nation with 11 total picks, setting a new school record. That's right. The Noles had more picks than national champion Alabama (...
Blog | April 29, 2013 -
Looking back at the 2013 draft class
Corey DowlarFlorida State registered a nation-leading 11 NFL draft picks over the extended weekend. NoleNation takes a look back at how they were scouted coming out of high school. QB EJ Manuel Selected by: Buffalo Bills, No. 16 overall What people thought ...
Blog | April 29, 2013 -
Upside plays: A look at the Redskins' draft
Dan GrazianoThere are two things to keep in mind when assessing the Washington Redskins' 2013 draft. First, their first-round pick was spent as part of last year's Robert Griffin III deal about which they have no regrets. And second, the work they did in free ag...
Blog | April 29, 2013 -
Redskins grab a pair of Seminoles in 5th
Dan GrazianoDeath, taxes and Mike Shanahan taking a running back in the late rounds of the NFL draft. These are things you can take to the bank, and with the first of their two fifth-round picks Saturday (No. 154 overall), Shanahan and the Washington Redskins se...
Blog | April 27, 2013 -
James Wilder Jr. growing up for Florida State Seminoles
David M. HaleSeminoles' James Wilder Jr. is showing growth on and off the field. Now he'll have a chance to translate that into an even bigger role at running back.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2013 -
Pro day notes: Criticism fuels Manuel
David M. HaleTALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- EJ Manuel was eager to wrap up his throws at Florida State's pro day -- not just because he had a host of NFL scouts carefully critiquing each motion, but because he had plans for when it was all over. Today is also Manuel's birt...
Blog | March 19, 2013 -
NoleNation links: Pro day at FSU
ESPN.com staffNoleNation has more coverage of the Florida State Seminoles: From David M. Hale: Florida State's pro day was supposed to be Chris Thompson's chance to secure his place in the NFL draft. Instead he'll be once again trying to prove he can overcome. ...
Blog | March 19, 2013 -
A lot on the line for FSU prospects
David M. HaleIt's been a while since pro day workouts at Florida State came with quite so much fanfare, but this year's event, which gives former FSU stars a chance to workout for NFL scouts and executives, is chock full of intrigue. Although more than a dozen...
Blog | March 19, 2013 -
Florida State Seminoles Chris Thompson ready for unique pro day c...
David M. HaleBack and knee injuries ended two seasons for Chris Thompson, but the running back will make the most of Florida State's pro day.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2013