'Pieces' coming together 30 years later Nov 5, 2009
Pieces' coming together 30 years later. Pieces' coming together 30 years later. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bowles Competes In ITA... Nov 5, 2009
Past champions and finalists include current professionals Benjamin Becker (Baylor), James Blake (Harvard), Bob and Mike Bryan (Stanford), John Isner (Georgia) and Kevin Kim (UCLA). Live stats are found here: http://www. (Seminoles.com)
Cold, Not Chillin' Nov 4, 2009
com, 1 pm Duke at North Carolina, ESPNU, 3:30 p.m. (Previously Announced at 3 pm, change for ESPNU) Wake Forest at Georgia Tech, ABC/ESPN2, 3:30 pm Florida State at Clemson, ESPN, 7:45 pm. Men's Basketball - Football - Football - Football - Men's Basketball - Football - Women's Soccer - - Football - Men's Basketball. (Seminoles.com)
California castles fit for a king and queen Nov 2, 2009
Carole Terwilliger Meyers. Sunday, November 1, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Mayes-Frierson-Fuston Home on Christmas Tour Dec. 4-5 Nov 2, 2009
The black marble table is from the Gone With the Wind Museum in Georgia, in addition to a portrait of Clark Gable as Rhett Butler located on the stairway landing. Eleanor McGuire Mayes wedding china is on display in the dining room. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Seminoles Picked No. 15 In Preseason Poll Nov 1, 2009
Georgia Tech 0-0 262 20. Kansas 0-0 241 21. (Seminoles.com)
Book: White House 'the American house next door' Nov 1, 2009
Book: White House 'the American house next door. Book: White House 'the American house next door. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Sand man, bring me a castle Nov 1, 2009
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Reed's Run Gives FSU 45-42 Win Nov 1, 2009
In a game eerily similar to the one against Georgia Tech when the FSU (4-4, 2-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) offense could move at will and the defense could not keep its opponent off the scoreboard, the Seminoles avoided heartbreak this time around. Against the Yellow Jackets, FSU sputtered a bit on offense in the second half but in the N.C. State (3-5, 0-4) game that wasn't the case - thanks in large part to Jermaine Thomas' career day. (Seminoles.com)
Alabi Named To Naismith List Oct 30, 2009
Florida State University Official Athletic Site. Join the Florida State Athletics Department to unite the Seminole fan base across all sports. (Seminoles.com)
Keepin' 'Mo Alive! Oct 30, 2009
"I don't really think it's struggling, because we ran the ball well against Georgia Tech," Fisher explained ... Piurowski was one of the top tight ends in the country before suffering the season-ending injury against Georgia Tech on Oct. 10. (Seminoles.com)
End Of The Road For Scharle Oct 28, 2009
Scharle, seeded fourth in the draw, opened the day strong by posting a three-set win over No. 43 Nadja Gilchrest of Georgia 7-5, 3-6, 6-4. The Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg native then went on to face in-state rival Will where she fell in the finals. (Seminoles.com)
Weather Beaters Oct 28, 2009
Carr may be relegated to reserve role as Watson has practiced the last two days without showing signs of a groin injury suffered against Georgia Tech. Wide receiver , who also missed the UNC game with a groin-area injury, was back in practice as well. (Seminoles.com)
Seeds, a favorite collectible Oct 28, 2009
He collects seed for about 50 plants, among them carex, a carefree ornamental grass for shade, and unusual trees like Franklinia alatamaha, discovered by John and William Bartram in Georgia in 1765, and dawn redwood, which dates to prehistoric times. "If I were a professional botanist, this would all be child's play," Spurgeon says, "but for someone outside that line of work, it's fascinating.". (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Bowles Takes Title At... Oct 27, 2009
- No. 33 , a junior on the Florida State men's tennis team, defeated No. 38 Javier Garrapiz of Georgia to take the singles title at the Wilson/ITA Southeast Regional Championship. Bowles has automatically qualified for the ITA National Indoor Championships. (Seminoles.com)
'Noles No. 3 in ACC Poll Oct 27, 2009
Boston College, Georgia Tech, Miami, NC State and Wake Forest wrapped up the top 10 with Clemson and Virginia Tech rounding out the list at 11 and 12. Joining Monroe on the preseason All-ACC team was North Carolina's Jessica Breland, Boston College's Carolyn Swords, Duke's Jasmine Thomas and Virginia's Monica Wright. (Seminoles.com)
Suzanne Tucker's old love of antiques Oct 26, 2009
Anh-Minh Le, Special to The Chronicle. Sunday, October 25, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Scharle Advances To Semifinals Oct 26, 2009
As part of the women s tennis team heads home to continue training in Tallahassee, sophomore No. 24 will stay behind as the lone Seminole to compete in the semifinals of the Wilson/ITA Southeast Regional Championship singles draw and faces No. 43 Nadja Gilchrest of Georgia Monday morning. So far this has been a very good tournament for our girls, FSU Head Coach said. (Seminoles.com)
Seminoles To Play Each... Oct 25, 2009
Three Seminoles and one doubles team will compete in the quarterfinals of the championships beginning Sunday at 8 a.m. at Georgia Tech s Bill Moore Tennis Center ... As the only doubles threat to move on to the quarterfinals, eighth seeded Lauren McCreless (Macfarlane) and opened the morning posting an 8-1 win over Georgia s Ellis and Ueshima ... Fifth seeded Rybakova, ranked No. 28 nationally, first overwhelmed Georgia Tech s Lynn Blau 6-3, 6-3 and continued on the warpath when she beat South... (Seminoles.com)
Bowles, Mirzadeh Advance To... Oct 25, 2009
Elliot Potvin of Georgia Tech fell to Bowles 7-6, 6-3 in the round of 16 ... He later defeated Georgia Tech's Dusan Milijevic 6-1, 6-0 in the round of 16 ... by defeating Georgia Tech's team of Dean O'Brien and Kevin King 8-5. (Seminoles.com)
`Noles Advance To Doubles... Oct 24, 2009
Tomorrow, Mirzadeh and Smith will compete against Georgia Tech's Dean O'Brien and Kevin King ... Junior and freshman won 8-3 against Mercer's Evandro Rosindo and David Barton but fell in the round of 16 to Georgia's Christian Vitulli and Borja Malo 9-8(9). (Seminoles.com)
Gold Tops Garnet 13-5 Oct 24, 2009
Florida State opens the 2010 season at home on Friday, February 19 with a three-game series against Georgia State. For further information on Florida State Baseball, fans are encouraged to stay tuned to www. (Seminoles.com)
FSU Shows Its Strength Oct 24, 2009
The duo will match up against Ellis and Ueshima of Georgia tomorrow. Jessica Sucupira and advanced past Georgia Tech s Krupina and Ngo 9-7 to move on to the round of 16 where they face No. 36 Mejia and Vallverdu Saturday ... Battling out for a spot in the second round was and in their match against Beavers and Rolle of Georgia State. (Seminoles.com)
'Noles To Host 'Pack, 'Heels Oct 23, 2009
After defeating Maryland and Boston College on both team's respective home courts and losses by Duke and Georgia Tech over the weekend, the Seminoles find themselves in the driver's seat in the ACC. At 8-1 in the conference, FSU is in first place and controls its destiny as the team aims for the second ACC championship in school history. Currently ranked No. 17 in the AVCA Division I Coaches Poll for the second week in a row, the 'Noles have a chance to make history early next week. (Seminoles.com)
Noles Ready For Tournament Oct 23, 2009
will face No. 69 Marc Abdelnour of Florida Atlantic and No. 5 Guillermo Gomez of Georgia tech, respectively. The freshmen round out the group with (Guatemale City, Guatemala) against No. 38 Javier Garrapiz of Georgia, (Daphnem, Ala ... verses Georgia Tech's Juan Spir and (Niceville, Fla. (Seminoles.com)
Author puts spin on ‘Wonderland' tales Oct 22, 2009
Imagine plucking the Mad Hatter from Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and dropping him in Civil War Georgia ... On using Georgia's Lovejoy Plantation as the inspiration for a setting in "Hatter M: Mad With Wonder, Volume Two" ... Out of curiosity, I googled Lovejoy Plantation and was stunned to see that not only had there been a Lovejoy Plantation in Georgia, but it was the inspiration for Twelve Oaks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
FSU Prepares For Regionals Oct 22, 2009
Host Georgia Tech will welcome 13 universities and over 18 nationally-ranked players to the Bill Moore Tennis Center. The Seminoles will face three players ranked in the top 10- No. 3 Marrit Boonstra (Florida), No. 6 Laura Vallverdu (Miami) and No. 8 Irina Falconi (Georgia Tech). (Seminoles.com)
Up For The Challenge Oct 21, 2009
"It s a heck of a challenge and it s something that we can show up and shock the world and make a statement because it s a Thursday night game and it s the only game on. So we have an opportunity but a heck of a challenge. The game will provide new opportunities for several Seminoles, including sophomore tight end and sophomore lineback . They are expected to make their first career starts. Reliford replaces senior tight end , who was one of the top players in the country at his position before... (Seminoles.com)
Softball Releases '10 Schedule Oct 20, 2009
After earning a No. 2 seed in the ACC Tournament and making it to the championship game, FSU will have the chance to enact a little revenge against a Georgia Tech team that knocked them out of the title game ... "Georgia Tech and UNC both had great 2009 postseasons and every conference team is stronger this year.". (Seminoles.com)
From Vikings to Dancing Queens Oct 20, 2009
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Refresher Course Oct 20, 2009
That's probably a good thing when you consider the team lost senior tight end for the season with a knee injury against Georgia Tech and linebacker with a neck injury. Thacker, who had strung together two of his best games against Boston College and Georgia Tech, is out indefinitely after suffering a left knee medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain. (Seminoles.com)
Another Match, Another Sweep Oct 19, 2009
"Everyone contributed and worked hard to get the win. Georgia Tech and Duke both lost (over the weekend) so that puts us in sole position of first place in the ACC.". Just as he did in Friday's win over Maryland, Poole had the opportunity to play his entire bench against the Eagles. (Seminoles.com)
Another Work Day Oct 19, 2009
Jermaine Thomas hopes to follow up his strong showing against Georgia Tech on Thursday. Another Work Day. (Seminoles.com)
Gardening under glass Oct 19, 2009
Jane Tunks, Chronicle Staff Writer. Sunday, October 18, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Special Contributions Oct 18, 2009
" Givens, who returned two kickoffs for 68 yards against Georgia Tech - his first of the year - is looking forward to adding to his duties this week. "I should play a lot more back there this week," said Givens, who is also on FSU's kickoff team. "I'm not sure if I'm going to be starting but going into practice I was first on the depth chart. " On kickoff returns, Givens will team with freshman standout and leader , who ranks eighth in the ACC in both kickoff (22.8 ypr) and punt (11.6) returns.... (Seminoles.com)
Man arraigned for 'weapon cane' in Pa. courthouse Oct 17, 2009
Man arraigned for 'weapon cane' in Pa. Article:Man arraigned for 'weapon cane' in Pa. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
NYC pop culture show draws TV and sports celebs Oct 17, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009. (10-16) 20:39 PDT New York (AP). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Gettin' After It Oct 16, 2009
Cornerback , who sat out the Georgia Tech game with an ankle sprain, saw limited action in a blue, non-contact jersey ... The injury was diagnosed by Tallahassee Orthopedic Center specialist Dr. Charles Wingo after Harris suffered a cervical burner in Saturday's game against Georgia Tech. (Seminoles.com)
FSU To Play At Maryland And BC Oct 16, 2009
As a team, the 'Noles jumped from No. 19 in the AVCA Division I Coaches Poll back to No. 17 -- a slot the team had previously held before a loss to Georgia Tech on Oct. 2 ... The Terps were swept by Georgia Tech and Clemson last weekend. (Seminoles.com)
Rex linked to First Lady Oct 15, 2009
Rex's link to first lady may bring attention, restoration to tiny Georgia village ... Rex, Georgia, is so far off the map, say its residents, that GPS doesn t pick it up ... Georgia Archives The William Callaway Estes House in Rex. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Back To Work Oct 15, 2009
Trickett's unit is coming off one of its best collective efforts in Saturday's 49-44 loss to Georgia Tech, when they helped pave the way for a 539-yard offensive performance. Junior guard and All-American candidate led the way with an off-the-chart grade of 97-percent, which Trickett said was the highest mark he has awarded an FSU linemen in his three seasons. (Seminoles.com)
Madison County police blotter Oct 14, 2009
Theft: On Sept. 30, a man who was driving to Comer told deputy Michael Free he saw a 1976 Chevrolet pickup on Georgia Highway 98 hauling some scrap tin and an old dishwasher that belonged to him ... Arrest: On Oct. 1, Julio Rivera, 33, of Fairburn backed his 1998 Ford Mustang into a ditch while trying to turn around on Georgia Highway 174 near Danielsville ... Arrest: On Oct. 2, deputy Michael Free was running radar on Georgia Highway 98 when a Dodge Stratus approached traveling 91 mph. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fall Focus: Freshmen Trio Oct 14, 2009
I came up for an unofficial visit coming back from Georgia and fell in love I guess. The coaches are real compatible. (Seminoles.com)
Price Named Player Of The Week Oct 13, 2009
Sept. 14 Brittany Roderick Sr. MB Georgia Tech. Sept. 21 Kellie Catanach So. (Seminoles.com)
A Tough Loss Oct 13, 2009
- Florida State senior tight end suffered a season-ending right knee injury in the first quarter of Saturday s game against Georgia Tech ... Entering the Georgia Tech game he had caught at least one pass in six consecutive games, dating to the Champs Sports Bowl, when he collected his first career touchdown reception. (Seminoles.com)
Holiday sales events at warehouses, outlets Oct 12, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009. Inside: More fall sale deals and steals. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Koepka Leads Seminoles At Brickyard Oct 12, 2009
Russell Henley of Georgia, who carded a 65 in Sunday's second round, is the individual leader with a 10-under par score of 134. He currently holds a seven stroke lead over Florida State's Koepka. (Seminoles.com)
Old World elegance at Clos LaChance Oct 11, 2009
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FSU Loses Offensive Slugfest Oct 11, 2009
Beau Reliford scored his first touchdown as a Seminole Saturday night but FSU couldn't get past Georgia Tech ... Seminoles can't stop No. 22 Georgia Tech Saturday night as both teams combine for over 1,000 yards of offense ... -- There's seesaw battles and then there's the epic back-and-forth offensive spectacle that took place at Doak Campbell Stadium Saturday night between Florida State and No. 22 Georgia Tech. (Seminoles.com)
FSU Continues At All-Americans Oct 10, 2009
After winning his first consolation match, he then faced No. 5-ranked Guillermo Gomez from Georgia Tech ... Main Draw Consolation Singles Matt Brooklyn (UCLA) d. 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 (FSU) d. David Simson (Denver) 6-3, 6-3 Guillermo Gomez (Georgia Tech) d. (FSU) 7-6(3), 7-5. (Seminoles.com)
Man arrested in February death of Torrance woman Oct 10, 2009
ATLANTA -- The debilities of the U.S. system of capital punishment were obvious again recently when the Supreme Court, in a rare move, stayed the execution of a Georgia man and ordered the trial court to consider whether new evidence may show his innocence. Our persistence with the needless and barbarous practice of capital punishment ought to count as a national shame. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Battle In The Trenches Oct 9, 2009
Defensive end Markus White and his linemates must hold their own against Georgia Tech's spread option ... - Florida State put a wrap on its on-field preparation for Saturday's home date with No. 22 Georgia Tech Thursday. (Seminoles.com)
On The Road Again Oct 9, 2009
The Seminoles (13-2, 4-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) are coming off two thrilling matches against Georgia Tech and Clemson in which both contests went all five sets ... "However, it is the small percentage of critical points that we need to clean up. We had opportunities in all three sets against Georgia Tech to win but didn't make the play. Credit both Georgia Tech and Clemson for playing well this weekend. We need to find a way to regroup and get better this week. "The 19th ranking is a... (Seminoles.com)
Golden Torch Gala... Oct 9, 2009
a sophomore from Alpharetta, Georgia, is the Golden Torch Award winner for baseball ... Coach Hyde guided her team to a third-round ACC Tournament appearance after the Seminoles shocked ACC fans with an overpowering win over No. 7 Georgia Tech to move onto the semifinals for just the third time in program history. (Seminoles.com)
Practice As Usual Oct 8, 2009
Bobby Bowden is confident the Seminoles' attention is on Georgia Tech ... The business of preparing for Georgia Tech is the focus ... The Seminoles got a heavy dose of work against the scout teams, offensively and defensively, in preparation for Saturday's game against No. 22 Georgia Tech. (Seminoles.com)
Fall Focus: Geoff Parker Oct 7, 2009
A: Florida State is a lot of people form Florida and Georgia, and we have one kid from California ... We also went to this pizza place called Georgia's Pizza. (Seminoles.com)
Talk Turns To Tech Oct 7, 2009
Their job this week is to prepare the Seminoles - especially the defense - for Georgia Tech's spread option ... How No. 22 Georgia Tech attacks - and the success it has on the ground - is the biggest difference between two teams that match up nearly identical in most statistical categories. (Seminoles.com)
Sticking Together Oct 6, 2009
Seminoles move forward and begin preparation for Georgia Tech ... It's been six years since Georgia Tech last visited Doak Campbell Stadium and the Yellow Jackets bring a national ranking, a 4-1 record (2-1 ACC) and the option to Tallahassee for Saturday's 8 p.m. ESPN2 contest ... Mickey Andrews, Jimbo Fisher and Christian Ponder recap the Boston College game and preview Georgia Tech. (Seminoles.com)
FSU Qualifies In Doubles Oct 6, 2009
"They showed some tremendous resilience through both matches today. I don't believe they are playing close to their best doubles out there, but the fact that they continue to keep winning shows their heart and passion for winning out there. To find themselves 5-1 down in the second doubles of the day (last round qualifying) against a very good team that just beat a top Georgia team and finding a way to win makes me as a coach extremely proud.". McCreless and Suess opened the day in a battle... (Seminoles.com)
Men's Golf Wins Gary Koch... Oct 5, 2009
Georgia Southern 862 2. Texas Tech 850 10. (Seminoles.com)
West Berkeley: Fourth Street Oct 5, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009. The freight trains rattle by, horns blaring, just steps away from West Berkeley's upscale Fourth Street shopping district. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rick Steves: Marvelous markets of Provence Oct 5, 2009
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Lauer Holds Top Spot In Tampa Oct 4, 2009
The Seminoles trail Texas Tech by four shots but are in control of second place holding a six-shot lead over Florida, a seven-shot advantage over Virginia and a 10-shot lead over both Augusta State and Georgia Southern. Florida State carded a team total of 554 in the opening two rounds. (Seminoles.com)
Heartbreaker In Chestnut Hill Oct 4, 2009
Florida State returns to Tallahassee on Saturday, October 10 when the No. 25 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets visit Doak Campbell Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. and will be shown ABC, ESPN or ESPN2. (Seminoles.com)
#17 FSU Drops A Heartbreaker Oct 3, 2009
- Despite five Seminoles with double-digit kills the No. 17 Florida State volleyball team dropped its first match of the young ACC season to visiting Georgia Tech, 3-2 (25-19, 25-27, 25-15, 25-27, 14-16) ... 172 margin the Seminoles were unable to put away Georgia Tech in the fourth set and it proved costly as Florida State dropped its first match in 12 attempts ... Florida State and Georgia Tech battled to ties at 8-8 and 13-13 before the `Noles took a narrow lead they would never relinquish. (Seminoles.com)
