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- ↑ Brian Landman (22 March 2008). "Taking nothing for granted". Tampa Bay Times . p. 13C. Retrieved 9 April 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Jack Corcoran (20 January 2008). "Depth-chart blues no longer FSU's song". Tallahassee Democrat . p. 5C. Retrieved 9 April 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Randy Beard (23 March 2007). "Davis-Cain strengthens FSU defense". Tallahassee Democrat . p. 1C. Retrieved 9 April 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Corey Clark (24 February 2009). "Seniors reflect on stellar careers". Tallahassee Democrat . pp. 1B–2B. Retrieved 9 April 2022– via Newspapers.com.
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