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Booker T. Washington star linebacker Matthew Thomas wants release from FSU scholarship

Matthew Thomas, saying he signed with FSU under duress in February, is asking coaches to release him so he can sign with Georgia or Southern Cal.

• Seminole Chant | How much of a factor did James Coley's departure play with Matthew Thomas?

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Ken Mastrole coaches FSU QB E.J. Manuel into NFL Draft

When Ken Mastrole speaks to the students at his many passing clinics, he explains that hard work will lead to open doors. That philosophy recently came true for the one-time Cardinal Gibbons standout quarterback.

Former Florida State quarterback to transfer to West Virginia

Clint Trickett, who was a quarterback for the Florida State Seminoles the last two seasons, has announced that he will be transferring to West Virginia for the 2013 season.

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School-record 11 FSU Seminoles players drafted

Florida State had a school-record 11 players selected in the NFL Draft, more than UF and UM combined.

• FSU’s Defensive End Cornellius Carradine, offensive tackle Menelik Watson taken in second round
• Buffalo Bills make splash, take FSU’s EJ Manuel in first round

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FSU’s Defensive End Cornellius Carradine, offensive tackle Menelik Watson taken in second round

After sitting through the entire first round of the 2013 NFL draft on Thursday night without hearing their names called, the two remaining Seminoles who had first-round aspirations didn’t have to wait long to get drafted in the second round Friday night.

• Stephen Ross says Tony Sparano damaged the Dolphins
• Miami Hurricanes continue to be shut out of draft

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Buffalo Bills make splash, take FSU’s EJ Manuel in first round

Buffalo selected EJ Manuel with the No. 16 overall pick. Bjoern Warner and Xavier Rhodes were also first-round picks.

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Seminoles back to being first-round feeder for NFL Draft

After some lean years when few FSU players drew interest in the first round of the NFL Draft, several could go this year — one to Miami.

• Mentor Ed Tomlin guides FIU’s Giovani Francois in right direction
• FSU blog | Seminoles Chant

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Battle for FSU’s starting QB spot turning into two-man race

Jameis Winston, a standout baseball pitcher, might have overtaken the lead for starting quarterback.