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Do you love Florida State Football? Have you ever wanted to ask questions to the quarterback, linebacker, or even Head Coach Bobby Bowden? Well now you can! Four lucky Kids Club members will be chosen at random to compete in the sideline reporter contest for the 2009 Florida State Football Media Day! These four will be interviewed by a panel of judges to decide who will be an official Seminoles.com sideline reporter! On August 9th the winner will be in Tallahassee asking Christian Ponder, Dekoda Watson, Bobby Bowden and others questions about the upcoming season as well as some questions of your own!

The four finalists will be notified on August 3rd and the winner will be announced later that week for their chance to be featured on Seminoles.com!

If you are not a member of the FSU Kids Club you can sign up by clicking here.

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Head football coach Bobby Bowden will give his annual State of the Seminoles Address

Seminole fans eager to show their support can meet and greet the FSU football team and new coaching staff at the 2009 Seminole Football Kickoff Luncheon on Friday, Aug. 21, at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center.

Presented by the Florida State University Alumni Association, the luncheon will feature “Voice of the Seminoles” Gene Deckerhoff and Head Coach Bobby Bowden, who will give his annual State of the Seminoles Address. New for this year’s event is the chance to sit at the Players’ Table.

This is the 58th year the Alumni Association has hosted the event, and legendary Professor Tommie Wright will open the show by playing his most famous composition – the FSU Fight Song, which he wrote 58 years ago at the beginning of his career at FSU in the College of Music.

Corporate sponsors for this year’s luncheon include the FSU License Tag and Legacy Toyota. Tickets are $15 for Open Seating, $25 for the Players Table, and $300 for the Coaches’ Table. Buy tickets online at www.alumni.fsu.edu, by calling (850)644-2761 or in person at the Alumni Center, located at 1030 W. Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304

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Mark Schlabach on the potential sleeper teams in college football.

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Deacon tight end considered among the tops in college football

Wake Forest University senior tight end Ben Wooster is one of 30 tight ends named to the preseason watch list for the 2009 John Mackey Award.

The Mackey Award, given annually to the top collegiate tight end, will be announced in December.

Wooster, a native of Suwanee, Ga. (Greater Atlanta Christian) was Wake’s starter at tight end in 2008 when he caught 24 passes for 211 yards and three touchdowns. His final catch of the season was an eight-yard scoring pass from Riley Skinner that gave the Deacons their first lead in a 29-19 win over Navy in the EagleBank Bowl.

An Academic All-ACC pick as a junior, Wooster is again expected to be among Wake Forest’s top receivers in 2009. He was third on the team in receptions in 2008.

The Mackey Award is handed out by the Nassau County (N.Y.) Sports Commission. The award is named in honor of NFL Hall of Fame member John Mackey who is considered to be among the best to have played the tight end position. Missouri’s Chase Coffman won the award last year.

Wooster is one of only two ACC tight ends named to the preseason watch list. Virginia Tech’s Greg Boone is the other.

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Atlanta, GA – Second-year Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson will welcome 105 players back to campus Sunday as the Yellow Jackets begin preparations for the 2009 football season.

Tech is one of four NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (Division I-A) schools to begin preseason practice on Monday. Only Troy, which begins practice today, starts earlier than the Yellow Jackets.

The Yellow Jackets will hit Rose Bowl Fields – Tech’s practice facility – for the first time Monday at 3 p.m.

“We’re excited to get started,” Johnson said. “We feel like we have potential to be a good football team, but we need to work hard and make improvements across the board. There is more depth this year and I think we’ll see some good competition, which I think is a good thing.”

Georgia Tech finished the 2008 season 9-4 overall and 5-3 in the ACC. The Yellow Jackets shared the ACC Coastal Division title with Virginia Tech, earned a bid to the Chick-fil-A Bowl, and finished ranked 22nd in both major national polls.

Seventeen starters return in 2009, including 2008 ACC Player of the Year Jonathan Dwyer, who rushed for 1,395 yards last season. Two other players – junior wide receiver Demaryius Thomas and junior safety Morgan Burnett – were named to the preseason All-ACC team. Also back is senior guard Cord Howard, a second team All-ACC pick in 2008, and junior defensive end Derrick Morgan, an honorable mention All-ACC selection.

Georgia Tech practices are tentatively scheduled to be open through August 16. When classes begin August 17, practices will be closed.

The Great Yellow Jacket Encounter (Fan Day) is from 3-6 p.m. August 8th in Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Kickoff Luncheon is at the Cobb Galleria on August 28th.

Georgia Tech will kick-off the 2009 season September 5 at 1 p.m. against Jacksonville State.

Georgia Tech August Practice Schedule
*Dates and times are tentative
*Practices are open through August 16

Aug. 2 (Sunday)	4:00	Players report
Aug. 3 (Monday)	3:00	Practice #1
Aug. 4 (Tuesday)	3:00	Practice #2
Aug. 5 (Wednesday)	3:00	Practice #3
Aug. 6 (Thursday)	3:00	Practice #4
Aug. 7 (Friday)	3:00	Practice #5
Aug. 8 (Saturday)	9:45 a.m.	Practice #6
	3:15	Media Day
	4:00	Great Yellow Jacket Encounter (Fan Day)
Aug. 9 (Sunday)	2:45	Practice #7
Aug. 10 (Monday)	9:30 a.m.	Practice #8
	5:15	Practice #9
Aug. 11 (Tuesday)	3:00	Practice #10
Aug. 12 (Wednesday)	9:30 a.m.	Practice #11
	5:15	Practice #12
Aug. 13 (Thursday)	3:00	Practice #13
Aug. 14 (Friday)	3:00	Practice #14
Aug. 15 (Saturday)	9:30 a.m.	Practice #15
Aug. 16 (Sunday)		Off
Aug. 17 (Monday)	Classes Begin/Practices Closed

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No. 16: Florida State Seminoles – http://bit.ly/yKIVn

Phil Steele’s Toughest Schedule – http://bit.ly/2cZw88

RT @CoachHoltz WVU game time just announced for 3:30 PM

Boston College Athletics Ranks 32nd In 2007-2008 Revenues – http://bit.ly/uEXqD

Best Unproven Quarterbacks in ACC and SEC: Clemson Tigers – http://bit.ly/1fMAa8

RT @ESPN_ACC OBrien: Glennons going to play – http://tinyurl.com/noeeoz

2009 Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Football Team – http://accfootballnews.net/node/120

16. Virginia Tech Hokies – http://bit.ly/3j7r6c

Matchup Ideas for the Atlanta Sports Council – http://bit.ly/UsqPR

‘Nole Your Enemies: South Florida Preview- Will The Bulls’ Offense be Offensive in 2009? – http://bit.ly/M2rI5

ACC looks for fresh start. A new TV deal and a little drama are a couple things the ACC could use in ‘09 – http://bit.ly/8sb5v

ScoutTV: Eugene Talks Twitter and Tailbacks – http://bit.ly/ap4aM

Football Tar Heels enjoying summer months – http://bit.ly/T9nO2

Q&A with UNC’s Butch Davis, Part II – http://bit.ly/wugKT

Randy Shannon’s Do or Die Season? – http://bit.ly/2olHm9

Former Miami player Buchanon’s now all business on, off field. Rebuilding Lions will be a challenge – http://bit.ly/ofstB

Make no mistake, stakes are high for USC athletic director Eric Hyman in 2010 scheduling snafu with UNC – http://bit.ly/2t1yae

99TheFan Audio – Dabo Swinney: #ACC football deserves respect – http://bit.ly/9bv4v

Looking to get out of newspapers? What’s your beat have to offer? – http://bit.ly/dn6HH?

News u can use this weekend RT @garycope How To Make The Perfect Burger : NPR http://bit.ly/Rh7e9

Watch end of this video when lights go out as Heather Dinich is asking Ralph Friedgen a question – http://bit.ly/4yaoVN

Duke football and in state recruitng past and present – http://bit.ly/OjmbB

RT @SBJSBD: CBSSports.com assigns a writer to each NFL team for Twitter-style reporting. http://bit.ly/w9e95

It’s ludicrous that ESPN thinks all ACC, Big East, Pac-10, Big Ten or Big 12 fans will now follow SEC football – http://bit.ly/xdxcT

We’re getting a system log-in name and password prompt on ScalpEm.com New Hotness Debuts NOW http://bit.ly/4jF8By

Decade rankings: 22. Boston College: 8 consecutive bowl wins, 2 ACC championship games, Matty Ice & Tom O’Brien http://bit.ly/4leT1s

Blackout starts at 9 minute mark RT @joeovies@accfootballnews classic exchange between Fridge & Dinich http://accfootballnews.net/node/113

TechSideline.com 2009 ACC Football Preview: Clemson – http://bit.ly/toRQW

@joeovies has edited blackout portion – http://bit.ly/OOUsl @ACCwriter lights go out as Heather Dinich is asking Ralph Friedgen question

FSU Football Links And ScalpEm.com News – http://bit.ly/e5CrL

RT @ESPN_ACC Florida State making positive impact in community – http://tinyurl.com/m73g7u

Ralph Friedgen Slims Down as Challenges Bulk Up at Maryland – http://bit.ly/54qRl

RT @ESPN_ACC Virginia Tech to face Arkansas State in 2011 – http://tinyurl.com/mmefcx

RT @clemsoncoachjs First day of Hideaway went great. Coach Batson talked about the progress that each player made this summer in weightroom.

Videos of Friedgen, Daughtry’s Crashed, ACC Rivalries, Cutcliffe, Grobe, were most popular items on our site 2day http://accfootballnews.net

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The Two-Time Consensus All-American returns to Tallahassee with his youth football program.

DEION SANDERS PHOTO GALLERY

On Wednesday afternoon, former Florida State cornerback and NFL legend Deion Sanders made his way to the Moore Athletics Center to bring his Truth Select Football team to Florida State.

Sanders sponsors the league called Truth Select Football * through his Prime Time Association (http://www.ptasports.org/). The two teams traveling to Tallahassee are made up of over 70 youths from the Dallas Metro area and they field a 9-10 age group team and a team of 11-12 year olds. Many of the youths come from underprivileged backgrounds but all had to try out NFL style at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas to be selected for the team.

Deion Sanders is also committed to developing the stars of
tomorrow, which is why he pioneered The Truth Sports League. Children between the ages of 5-12 can participate in Football (2009), Baseball (2010) and Basketball (2010). These young men and women will learn the value of sportsmanship, education, and mentoring; as Deion and his team strive to impact the lives of all who participate. The Truth program offers tutoring, leadership courses, nutrition programs and other wholesome activities that are beneficial to the entire family.

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DURHAM, N.C. – Can’t make it to every game at Wallace Wade Stadium this season? Order a Pick 3 Mini Plan instead!

With the Pick 3 Mini Plan, you have the option of choosing the three games that are most convenient for you to attend for only $60! 

Under the direction of second-year head coach David Cutcliffe, the Blue Devils open the 2009 slate at home against defending FCS champion Richmond on September 5. After hosting N.C. Central for Homecoming on September 26, Duke will kick off ACC action versus defending league champion Virginia Tech on October 3. The final three games of the home ledger are October 24 (Maryland), November 14 (Georgia Tech) and November 28 (Wake Forest).

To order season tickets or to purchase a Pick 3 Mini Plan for 2009, fans can go online at GoDuke.com/Tickets or call the Duke Athletic Ticket Office at 877-375-DUKE. In addition, the Ticket Office is located in Cameron Indoor Stadium and open Monday-thru-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Check out the Pick 3 Mini Plan now: Click Here for the Pick 3 Mini Plan

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Charlottesville, VA – The Virginia football team will hold its popular “Meet the Team Day” this year on Sunday, Aug. 16. Cavalier fans will have the chance to interact with the players on Virginia’s 2009 squad, head coach Al Groh and the other members of the UVa coaching staff.

Meet the Team Day takes place at the Carl Smith Center, home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium. Players will be available for photos and autographs from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Gates to the stadium open at 2 p.m.

“This is a day we look forward to every year,” Groh said. “It is one of the fun days where we get to spend some time with the fans who are so passionate about the Virginia program. It is a day to catch up with some old friends and make some new ones. It is a terrific experience for our players.”

Fans will be able to pick up copies of the 2009 Cavalier Football schedule poster, schedule magnet and schedule cards. Tours of the locker room will take place and fans will have the opportunity to purchase the latest 2009 officially licensed sideline apparel from Nike as well as the 2009 football fan t-shirt. Concession stands will be in operation and the first 500 youth in attendance will receive a free UVa-Nike mini football. All fans in attendance also have the opportunity to win door prizes.

There will be plenty of activities for young Cavalier fans. A kid’s zone will feature inflatables and other activities. The Cavalier and his horse, Sabre, will be in attendance along with the UVa cheerleaders.

Parking is free for the event.

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Latest installment features interviews with Riley Skinner & John Russell

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. –
A new Deacon Podcast is now available online. Check out the Deacon Podcast Center to download the latest installment, which features interviews with Demon Deacon QB Riley Skinner and DT John Russell.

Download the Latest Deacon Podcast
Visit the Deacon Podcast Center

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