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Seminoles Open 2012 Ranked 7th by AP Poll

The Associated Press preseason college football FBS Top 25 poll came out this morning and the Florida State Seminoles found themselves ranked 7th in the nation. Florida State will enter the season ranked 7th in both major polls.

The Seminoles were also ranked 7th several weeks ago when the USA Today Coaches Poll was released. 

Florida State was the highest ranked team in the ACC, Clemson (who won the conference last season) enters the season ranked 14th in each poll after an extremely disappointing Orangebowl. Meanwhile Virginia Tech is ranked ranked 20th by the AP and 16th by the coaches.

The Seminoles are also the highest ranked of the Florida universities, UF is ranked 23rd in both polls while USF received 12 AP votes and 11 from the coaches, FIU received 3 AP votes. 

The University of Miami received no votes.

Florida State begins the season September 1st against Murray State.

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The Early Read: Taking a Look Back at Week Two of Seminole Camp

Florida State is about to head into a two-a-day, we'll have a chance to get a few players and talk to coach Fisher so expect an injury update and a few features a little later on today, but for now let's take a look back at week two of Florida State's camp.

Here are the highlights in case you missed anything:

James Wilder is poised for a big sophomore season.

Xavier Rhodes thinks the secondary should still be a defensive strength.

Bryan Stork dished on the progression of the offensive line.

We took a look at the man behind strength and conditionion, Vic Viloria.

Greg Reid headed back home and enrolled at Valdosta State.

We looked at how the schedule sets up for Florida State.

We tried to bring the offensive line into focus.

Dustin Hopkins thinks the key to winning a Groza is staying in the moment.

Florida State had its first scrimmage on Thursday.

Menelik Watson has been impressing more and more lately.

And finally, last night we looked at the back-up QB's.

Also if you missed any of the print features:

Brandon Jenkins is ready to "go out with a bang" in his senior season.

Chris Thompson cleared his final hurdle to recovery on Thursday.

Ok, hopefully that tides you over for the morning. Have a relaxing weekend and check back often because it should be a busy couple of days here on the #FSU blog.

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