David Hale writes: FSU fullback Lonnie Pryor is used to toiling in the shadows, but after a frustrating 2011, a talk with Jimbo Fisher may have pushed the senior into the spotlight in 2012.

Hale: Terrence Brooks needs to curb some of his enthusiasm in hopes of avoiding further problems with cramping that cost him a couple of series against Murray State.

Hale: Q&A with Savannah State coach Steve Davenport on his team’s thrashing at the hands of Oklahoma State and how they’ll respond this week against FSU.

Corey Dowlar writes: Kendall Baker has early offers from Florida State and Vanderbilt, talks about his recovery from ACL and recruitment process.

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