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What If Tim Tebow Was Black?

Before you read this article, know that I am in no way intending to be racist, biased, or maleficent. I am purely asking a legitimate question that may be offensive to some...

Written by Yates Boykin about about 1 month ago 2,484 reads 126 comments
Anger: The Collective Emotion Of The Seminole Nation

For FSU football, the last couple of weeks have been depressing. That's to say the least. I took a break from writing. I do not feel inspired to write consistently for an inconsistent football team...

Written by Yates Boykin about 2 months ago 447 reads 0 comments
Rational and Raving Comments From The 'Nole Nation

Seminole fans everywhere are shamed, shocked, saddened, stupefied, sobered, and sickened after last night's crushing loss to Miami. I attended the game, and I was able to take note of many comments that were flying around Doak Campbell...

Written by Yates Boykin about 2 months ago 210 reads 8 comments
Who Is Going to Be Florida State's Offensive Playmaker?

Every team has a playmaker. Every team needs a playmaker. Florida State is without a proven playmaker. In the past, FSU has produced some outstanding playmakers. A few that come to mind are Charlie Ward, Warrick Dunn, Peter Warrick, and Deion Sanders..

Written by Yates Boykin about 3 months ago 266 reads 2 comments
Oh Where Oh Where Has The Swagger Gone?

In the 1999 College Football National Championship game, the undefeated Florida State Seminoles faced the Hokies of Virginia Tech. The game was played at the Louisiana Superdome. The atmosphere was wild...

Written by Yates Boykin about 3 months ago 366 reads 8 comments
Florida State-Miami: Another Labor Day Battle

This football season, as in many seasons in the past, the Seminoles will play their first game on Labor Day versus their in-state rivals, the Miami Hurricanes. Last year's match-up took place in Miami, during what seemed to be a torrential monsoon...

Written by Yates Boykin about 4 months ago 254 reads 4 comments
Will The Cavaliers Make Changes?

During the regular season, the Cavaliers posted the best record in the NBA (66-16). Heading into the playoffs, the Cavs were a heavy favorite to win the Eastern Conference, and they deserved that prediction...

Written by Yates Boykin about 6 months ago 177 reads 10 comments
No Worries Richard Goodman

Florida State fans, do you remember back in November when three FSU football players (Cameron Wade, Bert Reed and Richard Goodman) were involved in a campus fight? I know, I know, nobody wants to remember that...

Written by Yates Boykin about 6 months ago 66 reads 0 comments
Can Antone Smith Keep Up the Momentum for Florida State?

It has been a rough journey so far for Florida State running back Antone Smith Coming out of high school, it did not seem like there were going to be any struggles for the star running back...

Written by Yates Boykin about about 1 year ago 536 reads 2 comments
Why Not Come To Florida State, Trent Richardson?

Hey, my name is Trent Richardson. Over the summer I gave a "soft" verbal commitment to the University of Alabama. I look forward to playing under Nick Saban, but I am still visiting some schools...

Written by Yates Boykin about about 1 year ago 1,046 reads 0 comments
Sorry Miami, Florida State Is Ahead

Hate to say it (well, not really), but Florida State is further ahead of Miami on the path back to the good ol' days. The Seminoles showed this Saturday when they beat the 'Canes/Ducks 41-39 at Dolphin Stadium...

Written by Yates Boykin about about 1 year ago 447 reads 10 comments
Please Pray for Florida State Football

I don't think I really have to state this because I think it is common knowledge, but the game last week against Wake Forest was pretty lame. A pitiful 12-3 loss. Man, what a letdown. My last article is now crushed...

Written by Yates Boykin about about 1 year ago 189 reads 3 comments
Can Florida State Do It?

The Atlantic Coast Conference can be described as a joke so far this football season. With all of that set aside, there is a team that can win this conference as easily as it did in the 90's...

Written by Yates Boykin about about 1 year ago 302 reads 5 comments
Is This Bobby Bowden's Last Season at Florida State?

A new season of football is around the corner for Florida State, and there is a buzzing question going around: Is this Bobby Bowden's last season?Bowden has named his successor, Florida State ...

Written by Yates Boykin about about 1 year ago 396 reads 8 comments

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Yates Boykin Article Archive

What If Tim Tebow Was Black?

Anger: The Collective Emotion Of The Seminole Nation

Rational and Raving Comments From The 'Nole Nation

Who Is Going to Be Florida State's Offensive Playmaker?

Oh Where Oh Where Has The Swagger Gone?

Florida State-Miami: Another Labor Day Battle

Will The Cavaliers Make Changes?

No Worries Richard Goodman

Can Antone Smith Keep Up the Momentum for Florida State?

Why Not Come To Florida State, Trent Richardson?

Sorry Miami, Florida State Is Ahead

Please Pray for Florida State Football

Can Florida State Do It?

Is This Bobby Bowden's Last Season at Florida State?

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