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Florida State's Michael Ojo (50) dunks over Florida Gulf Coast's Demetris Morant (21) and Marc-Eddy Norelia (25) during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Amway Center on March 16, 2017 in Orlando. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Florida State's Michael Ojo (50) dunks over Florida Gulf Coast's Demetris Morant (21) and Marc-Eddy Norelia (25) during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Amway Center on March 16, 2017 in Orlando. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

PRO BASKETBALL: Former FSU center Michael Ojo dies during training in Serbia

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, August 7, 2020
BELGRADE, Serbia — Former Florida State University center Michael Ojo died on Friday after collapsing during training in Serbia, his former team Red Star Belgrade said. He was 27.
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks at SEC Media Days last year in Hoover, Ala. (ERIC BLUM/Tribune)

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks at SEC Media Days last year in Hoover, Ala. (ERIC BLUM/Tribune)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEC announces medical protocols

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, August 7, 2020
The Southeastern Conference will require football players and others in direct contact with the program to be tested at least twice weekly during the season. The league on Friday released its initial covid-19 requirements for fall sports, including football.
Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass over Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (20) during the first half of last year's game in Gainesville. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass over Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (20) during the first half of last year's game in Gainesville. (AP FILE PHOTO)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DeSantis pushes to reschedule UF-FSU game

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, August 6, 2020
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will push to get the annual football game between Florida State and the University of Florida rescheduled, saying Thursday that keeping the famed rivalry going will be good for the state.
Florida State Seminoles cheerleaders during the season opener against Boise State last season at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. (MONICA HERNDON/Tampa Bay Times)

Florida State Seminoles cheerleaders during the season opener against Boise State last season at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. (MONICA HERNDON/Tampa Bay Times)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: New FSU schedule released by ACC

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, August 6, 2020
The ACC announced the updated football schedules for 2020 season on Thursday. Florida State will open the season with consecutive home games against Georgia Tech on Sept. 12 and Samford on Sept. 19, which will serve as the team’s one non-conference opponent under the revised schedule.
A Connecticut football helmet rests on the sideline during an NCAA college football game on Sept. 7, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. UConn has canceled its 2020-2021 football season, becoming the first FBS program to suspend football because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP FILE PHOTO)

A Connecticut football helmet rests on the sideline during an NCAA college football game on Sept. 7, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. UConn has canceled its 2020-2021 football season, becoming the first FBS program to suspend football because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP FILE PHOTO)

CORONAVIRUS: Signs ominous and hopeful as college sports hang in balance

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
The announcements came within 40 minutes of each other Wednesday morning, one bleak, the other providing a glimmer of hope for a college football season that is looking iffy at best right now.
Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen leads his team out onto the field prior to a game last season. (ALLEN EYESTONE/The Palm Beach Post)

Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen leads his team out onto the field prior to a game last season. (ALLEN EYESTONE/The Palm Beach Post)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEC announces new preseason practice schedule

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
The Southeastern Conference announced Wednesday adjusted dates for preseason football activities for schools with the first allowable practice now scheduled for Aug. 17.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew looks on after defeating the Indianapolis Colts in a game at TIAA Bank Field on Dec. 29, 2019 in Jacksonville. Minshew was placed on the team’s reserve/covid-19 list Sunday. (JAMES GILBERT/Getty Images/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew looks on after defeating the Indianapolis Colts in a game at TIAA Bank Field on Dec. 29, 2019 in Jacksonville. Minshew was placed on the team’s reserve/covid-19 list Sunday. (JAMES GILBERT/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL: Jaguars QB Minshew returns from brief, 'brutal' quarantine

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — Quarterback Gardner Minshew was ready for Jacksonville’s “first day of school.” “Had my outfit picked out and everything,” he quipped.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) throws a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of a game against the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 29, 2019 in Jacksonville. Jaguars won 38-20. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) throws a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of a game against the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 29, 2019 in Jacksonville. Jaguars won 38-20. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/TNS)

NFL: Jags' Minshew, 4 teammates on covid-19 list

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, August 2, 2020
The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed starting quarterback Gardner Minshew and four teammates, including two of his roommates, on the covid-19 list. Running back Ryquell Armstead, tight end Charles Jones, receiver Michael Walker and safety Andrew Wingard also were placed on the list Sunday.