’Noles irked after Chubb spits

— Following NC State’s 27-21 victory at Florida State on Saturday, standout defensive end was seen spitting at midfield inside Doak Campbell Stadium — an act he insists was not intentional.

With the win, NC State won its first game in Tallahassee since 2005, and first since became head coach in 2013. Chubb said he and his NC State teammates were celebrating the victory, after having the last three games against the Seminoles “taken from you” in defeat.

“I don’t remember doing that,” Chubb told reporters after the game. “I always spit playing football. I ain’t remember doing that. It wasn’t intentional at all.”

After Chubb spoke with media, NC State’s football account on Twitter posted an apology from the defensive end.

“I want to apologize for my actions after the game today,” the statement read. “I let my emotions get the best of me. I have the utmost respect for Coach [Jimbo] Fisher and Florida State.”

Intentional or not, the sight was an unfavorable sight for FSU followers to see firsthand, and on national television.

It was even a surprise to Florida State players, who found out from media after the game.

“That’s disrespectful,” FSU safety said. “I’ll pass on that question about how I feel about that. That’s disrespectful.” Added FSU defensive end

“Honestly, if he did that, God bless him. That’s disrespectful and dirty, but that’s up to him. That’s the way he has to do it.” FSU defensive end

lightheartedly laughed about the episode after it was brought to his attention.

“It really doesn’t bother me. I mean, we lost,” Sweat said. “I can’t go up to him, and be like, ‘Hey, man.’” FSU quarterback

may have missed his first game since suffering a season-ending knee injury, but that did not stop him from taking an active role during warmups ahead of the Seminoles’ home opener against NC State on Saturday.

Francois was walking around the sidelines with crutches while serving as a hype man of sorts for his teammates, pumping up several offensive players, including his wide receivers, running backs, and, of course, his replacement in the lineup,

While Francois’ interactions with the team have been limited after undergoing surgery to repair a torn patellar tendon on Sept 5, FSU coach said Francois has made an effort to help Blackman get acclimated to the duties of being a starting quarterback.

“He wants to be very involved,” Fisher said of FranTALLAHASSEE cois after Thursday’s practice. “We have to get him healthy enough where he can stay pain free and not put too much strain [on the leg] right now.” Senior

linebacker

an anchor in the middle of the FSU defense, left the NC State game with a lower back injury in the first half and did not return after halftime.

Fisher said after the game he is unsure of Thomas’ status going forward and he will require further evaluation.

During FSU’s opening drive of the second half, junior wide receiver

was hurt at the end of a 51-yard reception, his ninth of the afternoon.

Tate, who went to the locker room shortly after suffering a left shoulder injury, did not return.

Fisher said he does not expect Tate to miss much time, but he was unable to give an exact timetable.