What They Are Saying About the Seminoles

"Jeff Bowden's offense didn't fool anyone.

The Seminoles will be fooling only themselves if they believe they can remain in the national championship chase now. They aren't even a sure bet to reach the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game for the second-consecutive year.

An anemic offense is not an encouraging sign, even considering how mediocre the ACC has been as a whole early in the season."

Randy Beard, Tallahassee Democrat

"Sooner or later, the no-offense 'Noles' good fortune was going to run out. And all Clemson's 27-20 victory against FSU proved was when the luck runs out, the losses usually aren't too far behind.

I hate to be the sole party pooper among the revelers, but count me as one of those unimpressed because FSU came back against Clemson despite facing an 11-point deficit."

Jemele Hill, Orlando Sentinel


"Florida State has a lot more to worry about than season-ending destinations. Like finding any semblance of rhythm on offense. Never mind that pyrotechnic attack that used to be a Seminoles' staple, back when they were overflowing with skill players and Top 5 national rankings were a given.

Right now, an FSU program long noted for its offensive explosiveness continues to struggle to push the right buttons."

Gene Frenette, Florida Times-Union