Noles Conclude Second Day Of Practice

For the first time the entire Florida State football team took to the practice field as one unit. The Seminoles practiced for 24 periods this morning in helmets and shorts. The schedule will remain the same on Thursday but the team will put on shoulder pads for the first time.

The team once again opened the day working on special teams. With the full squad together for the first time the group of candidates to return kicks and punts started to emerge. Tony Carter, Damon McDaniel, Brandon Paul, Bernard Brinson and Russell Ball all worked as returners. The team then broke up into position groups.

Wide receivers and QB's worked together and then the offense worked some against the scout team before moving to inside drills.

Practice wrapped up with 11-on-11. Weatherford and Fagg combined for a couple hook-ups. On the second Fagg busted loose with a couple nice moves after the reception. Smith had another nice run as well. Defensively Guion recorded a sack as did Rodney Gallon. Gallon's sack was aided by heavy pressure from Kendrick Stewart and Justin Mincey.

In team announcements,Bobby Bowden announced that redshirt-junior tight end D.J. Norris will have a sixth shoulder surgery and will receive a medical disqualification. Linebacker Jae Thaxton has also been medically disqualified due to concussions.

Bobby Bowden on Practice:
"Practice wasn't bad today, I thought we moved around a little better, of course you had them all out here, which means they had more chance to rest while somebody else was running. The heat's very difficult again, gave'em a lot of breaks so they can get water, rest. They handled it pretty darn good, I was pleased with that. Now tomorrow we'll come out with shoulder pad and hats, in the morning, everybody."