Detroit Lions defensive lineman Andre Fluellen is mourning the loss of his father, Rev. Charles Fluellen, after he complained of chest pains and lost consciousness at the "Pastors vs. Politicians" game in Cartersville, Ga. He was pronounced dead later that day.

Sad news for a former FSU player

Here's a great story about Menelik Watson. Tells a lot about his twisting journey to becoming an FBS recruit. Apparently fell in love with FSU when a friend brought him to the BYU-FSU game in Doak.

Trickett flew out to visit Watson at Saddleback on Dec. 1 and offered him a scholarship on the spot. "He walked in and I said, 'Holy hell, that guy is big,'" Trickett said. "Jimbo [Fisher] asked me what he looked like, and I told him, 'If you were to draw up a [dream] lineman, that's what he looks like. I've never coached a guy who was 320 pounds and moved like he did on tape."

He's a top finalist and the one with the most fan votes is given a vote towards winning the award.

Let's do this Seminoles!

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Fan votes will count toward naming the winner of the Lou Groza Award. Those interested should visit www.lougrozaaward.com and cast a vote for their favorite among the three finalists selected by the national panel of voters. The finalist who receives the greatest total of fan votes will be given one vote on the final ballot. One vote can make a difference in the final outcome so fans are encouraged to participate. "

Big East Commissioner John Marinatto says he has been in constant contact with Dan Beebe of the Big 12 and John Swofford of the Atlantic Coast Conference in recent days and has suggested the three meet to discuss conference realignment.

New Boston College Football Uniforms Unveiled At Media Day

For a second I thought this was an FSU arena football team unveiling

*pic added* so you don't even need to click the link

This is a nice little ESPN piece about Ethan and his illness.

The best part of the whole article:

"Ethan shows no obvious signs of having the disease. He's an active, athletic little boy, who greets visitors to the family's home with a smile and bubbling personality. He played baseball this summer on a 7- and 8-year old team and was the team's third-leading hitter. He spends most afternoons playing Whiffle ball in the front yard or swimming in the family's pool."

"Four of college football's six powerhouse conferences paid their top executives $1 million or more, an Associated Press analysis of tax records shows, far eclipsing the compensation of most university presidents."

ACC's Swofford was second highest ($1.1 million) behind only Big Ten commissioner.

"Fresh off landing the No. 1 recruiting class in the country, FSU assistant coach James Coley on Thursday tweeted "Goodmorning class of 2012, today it begins. FEAR THE SPEAR!!!!!" Yes, recruiting has become a year-round process and 2012 boards are already assembled at programs all over the country."

FSU becoming the posterboy of CFB recruiting

FSU has top RB and DB class. Should have top OL class but I guess ESPN wanted to spread it around a little

" Downhill power is coming to Tallahassee."

Saw this on ESPN. Thought it was good, and didn't want it to get lost in the recruiting thread.

"I want to be the hammer of the school, the hammer of the team."

Florida State’s Rodney Hudson has been awarded the 2010 Jacobs Blocking Trophy, the ACC announced Sunday. Hudson, who also won the award in 2009, becomes one of just 11 players in ACC history to be a two-time recipient of the Jacobs Trophy.