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You think Jimbo had an intense playbook? Well, meet the Buffalo Bills' cheerleaders.

You might want to read this.

The Buffalo Bills' cheerleaders apparently have a rulebook bigger than Jimbo Fisher's playbook... and arguably more offensive.  We have rules for hygeine and the general code of conduct.

We can do better than this, can't we?  I mean, seriously... we can do better than this.  I'm not naive enough to dismiss the fact that the FSU cheerleaders have something similar, but I can only hope that it doesn't go to this extent.

The details are disturbing, to say the least, and here's the first-hand account of how each detail of the "Jills" lives were controlled:

For instance, how much bread to eat at a formal dinner, how our nails needed to be clear polish or manicured, our hair done a certain way — this was not only when we were working and in uniform, but in our personal life as well. We were instructed on how to act off the field. And it got pretty gritty too — how to wash intimate areas.

More than anything else, I'm wincing, and praying, that FSU has nothing similar this.  Does anyone know a former or current cheerleader at FSU that can compare treatment?

I'll finish with this thought: the guys don't care.  The guys never noticed any of these details.  We're pretty excited by your uniforms, but don't care about the rest.  Smile, of course, and have fun if that's something you enjoy doing.  But who is it that's imposing these ridiculous standards?  Guys just couldn't care enough about how you dip your bread.  

Let's assume FSU made an extra ring...

Let's assume for a second that FSU made an extra ring.  Unlikely, sure, considering how expensive they are, but possible. 

Who gets it?

Is there any former player, from long ago or even very recently, that deserves this ring?  I'll throw out a few names, although I am partial to giving the ring to players from the "darker" era of FSU football because they fought hard to bring it back.  Christian Ponder, EJ Manuel, Rodney Hudson, Xavier Rhodes, Chris Thompson, Vince Williams.  I think it's a difficult choice to make.  You could also argue that former coaches could get it as well; maybe Mickey Andrews deserves another ring for sticking around longer than he wanted to stick around.  

FSU baseball wins a crucial game against UVA

VIDEO: Highlights and post game interviews from Saturday's 7-0 win over No. 1 Virginia. http://t.co/U1I9phjGXN

— FSU Baseball (@FSU_Baseball) April 27, 2014

All of us were relieved to see FSU earn the W on Saturday.  Now it's time to claim the series.  Go Noles!

Has the shock of the new logo worn off yet?

This may be an understatement, but Florida State fans, alumni, and stakeholders were pretty upset upon finding out that their beloved Seminole logo would be changing.

Will it change anything come game day?  No, it really won't.  We'll still chop to the Warchant.  We'll still scream our hearts out at our televisions.  We'll still support our Seminoles no matter what... because hey, we survived the Jeff Bowden era and we've already earned our dues.  Yeah, we even survived the Chuck Amato era, too.  Let's just say we suffered through too many eras.  But we stuck by our team, our Seminoles, and wore the colors proudly.  Which, I think, is so many of us felt disserviced by the new logo.  We felt betrayed in many respects.  We stuck by FSU through the thinnest of times, donning the Seminole logo on our shirts, our iPhone backgrounds, and everywhere imaginable because we were proud of it.

[Editor's Note: I feel calling it a "logo" is just too childish.  Sure, it's a logo, but in this context, it seems far more than a logo.  It's a symbol... no, the symbol of our university.]

Winston's leadership and charisma carry over to the baseball field

Winston with his teammates before the game.

We all know that Jameis Winston is a very likeable guy.  More than anything, he seems like the consummate teammate.  

His teammates consistenly rave about him even if he may be a little demanding; we've seen him "get on" his teammates on more than one ocassion.  We can also never forget the exchange between Winston and his teammates in the huddle before they scored the winning drive against Auburn.  Yeah, they were strong alright.  

Winston has a certain charisma about him that's contagious.  Infectious.  Irresistable.  The media absolutely adored him in the lead-up to the Heisman.  

Where are they now... Clint Trickett.

A year ago, Clint Trickett saw the writing on the wall.  Not only was Jameis Winston about to hit the scene, but Jacob Coker was this close to being named the starter as well. It thus, came as a surprise to no one when Clint Trickett finally decided to transfer.  

So, where is Trickett now?  Still at West Virginia and still, seemingly, in control of the starting job.

Trickett, to his credit, finished strong last year.  He was a key part of the WVU victory over Oklahoma State.

Is it just me that's bothered by the I-10 sign? I hope not...

Earlier this week, Josue Matias posted a picture of the sign that marks the entrance to Leon County.

Welcome to #ChampionCity pic.twitter.com/mophfPhjgR

— Josue Matias (@FSUMatias70) April 22, 2014

Friday Flashback: Timmy Jernigan

This week, we learned that Timmy Jernigan was invited to the NFL Draft, which is a clear signal that he is expected to be taken in the first round.

I'm told Florida State players invited to the NFL Draft will be Kelvin Benjamin and Tim Jernigan. Go Noles! Draft begins May 8th. #FSUVoice

— Gene Deckerhoff (@gened01) April 23, 2014

Revisiting the grand money grab...conference realignment, shoe deals, and ticket sales.

As if Alabama needed any more money, they got it.  What does this mean for Florida State?  It means that Florida State, and everyone else for that matter, is going to become but a tiny little image in Alabama's rear view mirror.  Capturing a media deal like the Alabama's is what will mean the difference between good and great... or great and elite, for that matter.  

Now, before we delve into some of the many financial issues facing Florida State athletics, I will preface everything below by saying this: Florida State will be ok.  Why is that?  Because, even without the type of money that Alabama or Florida has, Florida State just won a national championship.  And they did so while making it look easy The reason it looked so easy is because Florida State sits within one of the most fertile recruiting territories. So, while Florida State may not always have the money, they should always have the caliber of players needed to compete at an elite level, year in, year out.  

Looking ahead: Life without Jameis Winston

A year ago, we discovered Jameis Winston. A few months ago, in January, the world discovered Jameis Winston. A year from now, we will be officially rebuilding and wondering what life will be like without number 5.

For now, it looks like there will be a three-headed quarterback race. So, what are the options? Sean Maguire, John Franklin III, and JJ Cosentino... And of course, some combination of the two, if you think Jimbo Fisher might acquiesce to the two-quarterback system.