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By Bill Kristoph

I fully admit it, I had other, better things to do over the weekend, so I was not a very good Seminole fan.  I didn’t watch the FSU – Miami baseball series.  I didn’t watch Seminole Softball.  I purposely didn’t catch the NFL draft. I saw most of the Mets game yesterday and a bit of NASCAR, but whatever I’m going to pull a review of out a hat for my loyal readers, aka chili and Willy Mac (from DannyFordIsGod.com).

FSU Baseball – All hail the Noles.  FSU took two of three from Miami. The only downside to the weekend was that the Noles didn’t find a third starter to replace Michael Hyde, yet.  Other than that, any FSU team that heads to Miami for a series and wins it must be considered a contender. I know, I know, 2007 Miami Hurricanes Baseball has been up and down all season, but they’ve been in FSU’s head for a while.  A series victory (Game 2 was a come from behind win) is HUGE for the Noles’ mental health.  They’ve won the first 2 “critical” series.  Clemson and Georgia Tech remain.  Win those series too, and I can’t see how the Noles don’t get a National #1 seed.  Then again, we are talking about the NCAA…

FSU Softball – Drama spilled over into the Seminole Softball series against UNC also.  A dramatic two home run seventh inning (Yuruby Alicart and Brittany Osmon) gave FSU a 3-2 victory over the Tar Heels.  FSU also picked up a 6-3 victory to win the series.  The Noles locked up the #4 seed for the ACC Tournament, which is being held at FSU’s JoAnne Graf Field starting May 10.

FSU Football – That little thing called the NFL Draft happened over the weekend. Here are my quick predictions for the guys that were drafted.

Lawrence Timmons (#15 overall – Steelers) – Pay attention Seminole fans.  In the Pittsburgh scheme he will be a star someday.

Buster Davis (#69 overall – Cardinals) – Arizona is FSU happy lately.  Davis will make an impact, just like an “undersized” Zach Thomas has done for Miami.

Lorenzo Booker (#71 overall – Dolphins) – As a Jets fan, I’m pleased with Miami’s pick.  Booker will be irrelevant in the league, but he might be great on Dancing With The Stars someday.

Mario Henderson (#91 overall – Raiders) – I feel bad that Mario is going to the Raiders organization, but he should see playing time.  Oakland needs people to protect JaMarcus Russell.

Chris Davis (#128 overall – Titans) – Once hailed as FSU’s next Peter Warrick, let’s hope for his sake, that Davis’s NFL career is nothing like Warrick’s.