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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Thirty-six Florida State players won't be going to the Dec. 31 Music City Bowl against Kentucky because of an academic cheating scandal, violations of team rules, injuries or other reasons. Linebacker Dekoda Watson, cornerback Patrick Robinson, who had six interceptions, and three top defensive tackles were among the players sidelined either as a result of the ongoing investigation into an academic cheating scandal at the school or some other violation of team rules.
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[bears9]

Bowden has lost his team and needs to go, they can with an old Hall of Fame Coach who players don't want to play for, or they can lose for Jimbo who players might want to play for.

[Lefty Noob]

So we've got some names to go with the numbers now, and it looks like FSU's going to be gutted on defense. That's good news for Andre Woodson.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by bears9

Bowden has lost his team and needs to go, they can with an old Hall of Fame Coach who players don't want to play for, or they can lose for Jimbo who players might want to play for.

Nah, they would've cheated no matter who was the coach.

Unless the argument is that FSU needs to start recruiting character, in which case you have an excellent point.

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Nah, they would've cheated no matter who was the coach.

Unless the argument is that FSU needs to start recruiting character, in which case you have an excellent point.

The case is a little of both.

[vincesanity82]

This doesnt change my gameplan, I predicted a FSU loss from the begining..

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

So we've got some names to go with the numbers now, and it looks like FSU's going to be gutted on defense. That's good news for Andre Woodson.

I think a competitor like Woodson would love to go against a team at its best, not depleted...Does FSU even belong in a Bowl Game after this?

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

I think a competitor like Woodson would love to go against a team at its best, not depleted...Does FSU even belong in a Bowl Game after this?

Not really, but they're there and committed. Not like you can call in a replacement team at this point.

[azrael492]

With that many infractions, are there going to be any sanctions put on the team? Maybe losing some scholarships.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by azrael492

With that many infractions, are there going to be any sanctions put on the team? Maybe losing some scholarships.

I doubt it. They uncovered the scheme and suspended those involved. That'll probably be the end of it.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Not really, but they're there and committed. Not like you can call in a replacement team at this point.

That hurts the program all around. Lose that many players, then lose the bowl game. Gonna hurt recruitin.

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Quality88

That hurts the program all around. Lose that many players, then lose the bowl game. Gonna hurt recruitin.

There Recuirting can't get much worst. No one wants to play for Bowden any more. They should just give Jimbo the job now.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by bears9

There Recuirting can't get much worst. No one wants to play for Bowden any more. They should just give Jimbo the job now.

Bowden will probably be steppin down soon enough.

[Tuck4Bama]

Scout .com has Florida State raked 4th in recruiting for 08.

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Tuck4Bama

Scout .com has Florida State raked 4th in recruiting for 08.

Rivals has them 5th