From: kdelgado@loligo.cc.fsu.edu (Kevin Delgado)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.football.college
Subject: FSU vs. well,...you know who.
Summary: Washington, Vanover, Offensive lines
Date: 28 Sep 92 23:18:32 GMT
Organization: Florida State University Computing Center


Well, it seems that it has come time for yet another "Game of the Century" to
be played right here in good ole Florida. Again, the players are the spear
chuckers and the South Florida mafia...er 'canes. So, being a devout 'Nole,
I have decided to *ahem* grace you all with my comments on the game...as well
as another interesting situation that very well could arise.

First of all, let me say that to all those people that say that Miami's team
strength is in question--forget it. It was obvious in the extreme that Miami
was looking ahead towards F.S.U. My guess is that they didn't even practice 
for the Arizona game--instead preparing for the 'Noles. Granted, thier 
offensive line is a little less than inspiring this year, but so is the
offensive line of Florida State (not to mention U. Florida). However, I can
say with some certainty that the noles have a slight edge in this situation.
Our line has steadily been improving, and I think that it will be able to
give Charlie enough protection to get the win. As for the running games of the
two teams--this is where FSU's line really comes into play. You must keep in
mind that for years our lines have been blocking for the I back set (pro set)
and the blocking schemes for the I set are completely different from those of
the one back set. Our inconsistency in the running game stems primarily from
this. As can be seen from our practice against Weak Forest, when we switch 
back into the I--big things can happen (88 yard TD's for instance). So, with
this flexibility, I think we have the edge.

Recievers. There are not enough words in the English language to describe the
talent of the flankers in this game--on both sides of the ball. Look for an
aerial fireworks display of untold magnitude. Especially be on the lookout
for true freshman wideout Tamarick (not Tamirik) Vanover to show his awesome
talent on the field. By the way, Vanover narrowed his choice of colleges
down to two: FSU and Miami. Rumor has it he chose FSU because the recruiting
letters from State always had his name spelled correctly--unlike those from
Miami (*big grin*).

Last, but not least, comes this little tidbit from a local paper here in 
Tally concerning the fate of Washington and the MNC. I will give you guys an
exerpt of this story (from "The Osceola on Campus", Sept 28, 1992):

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WASHINGTON #1 OUCH!
   With Washington moving into first place many wonder what that leaves for 
the winner of the FSU Miami game. Washington, after all, has an easy slate the
rest of the way.
   There are three things to keep in mind. First, whoever wins the upcoming
game between #2 and #3 will gain first place votes. Second, this past week's
poll proved Washington could fall even without losing, or playing for that 
matter. Third, Washington does not play UCLA this year in PAC 10 competition,
and if UCLA went undefeated in the PAC 10 they would earn the Rose Bowl.
Washington would then go to the Fiesta, setting up an unlikely but intriguing
matchup with perhaps the winner of the FSU-Miami game should the victor 
continue to win.
   For FSU and Miami fans who have suddenly become UCLA fans, here's the 
Bruin's remaining schedule: at Arizona Oct. 3, Stanford Oct. 10, at Washington
St. Oct. 17, ASU Oct. 24, at Cal Oct. 31, Oregon St. Nov. 7, at Oregon Nov.14,
and USC Nov. 21.
   Washington faces USC Oct. 3 at home, Cal on Oct. 10, at Oregon Oct. 17, 
Pacific Oct. 24, Stanford Oct. 31, at Arizona Nov. 7, Oregon St. Nov. 14, and
at Washington St. Nov. 21.
   Interesting, isn't it, how Arizona has, and could continue to, play into
the outcome of FSU's season if the Seminoles continue to win? College football
at this level truly takes on a national perspective.

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It most certainly does...think about it. UCLA doesnt seem to be in any real
danger of losing the rest of the way. Who knows, maybe we will get a real NC
this year after all!

Kevin.

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