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Seminoles’ spring game will feature ’90s stars

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Alright and listen. stop, collaborat­e is here.

And he’s in effect.

He’s not internatio­nally known. But some musical stars from the 1990s will rock the microphone after Florida State’s spring game on April 14 in Doak Campbell Stadium.

Florida State fans will get a glimpse of Taggart’s first team with the Seminoles during the annual Garnet and Gold Spring Football game, which will start at 6 p.m.

Following the game, SaltN-Pepa, Vanilla Ice and Rob Base from the I Love the 90’s Tour will perform to cap a busy weekend in Tallahasse­e for Seminoles fans.

Tickets for the Garnet and Gold Spring Football Game are $5 in advance or $10 at the stadium on the day of the game. In addition to the general admission tickets, Champions Club tickets also are on sale. All tickets can be purchased at Seminoles.com. Ticket sales on game day at the stadium will be cash only.

Along with the concert, FSU says its spring game will feature a throwback theme with elements that pay homage to some of the great eras of FSU football. Numerous tributes are scheduled throughout the weekend, and fans are encouraged to join in the retro spirit with their game-day gear.

The later spring game time will also allow Seminole fans to attend the FSU baseball game against Duke at Dick Howser Stadium at 2 p.m. on the same day. quarterbac­k

will graduate college in just three years, earning a bachelor’s degree in pre-law.

Juggling football and academics, Morgan compiled an impressive 3.88 grade-point average at Bowling Green State University.

So when Morgan, who lost his job as starting quarterbac­k midway through last season, decided he would seek a new team as a graduate transfer, he did what you expect from such an intelligen­t young person. In May,

He made a massive spread sheet with informatio­n on more than 200 colleges and their football programs. He also put his highlight tape on Twitter, started following college football coaches of teams he was interested in joining and also sent emails.

FIU, which has an opening at quarterbac­k after

completed his college eligibilit­y, showed interest, and Morgan committed to the Panthers after taking a visit on the weekend of Jan. 12.

The Panthers are not allowed to comment on Morgan until he signs, which will likely happen right after he graduates in May. But Morgan’s high school coach,

said FIU is getting a passer with great size (6-5, 225 pounds) and character.

“He’s not a classic dualthreat guy by any stretch, but he can move when he needs to,” said Jonas, the coach at Ashwaubeno­n in Green Bay, Wisc. “He can see over most linemen, and he’s not afraid of contact.”

Added Morgan: “I think I have a strong arm. I like to get back there and rip it.”

After making the decision to leave Bowling Green, Morgan used his spread sheet and had interest from Baylor, Pitt and North Dakota State. But only Georgia State and FIU made firm offers.

Morgan has two years of eligibilit­y remaining, and he plans to use that time to earn a master’s degree in internatio­nal business or public administra­tion. After that, Morgan will go to law school, but he would love the chance to play pro ball first.

In the meantime, he will report to FIU this summer and start work on an open quarterbac­k competitio­n that will include rising junior

(Booker T. Washington), rising junior

(Lakeland), freshman (Sanford Seminole) and true freshman (Clermont). redshirt

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