Seminoles QB back at practice, but still not rushing recovery
Two weeks after a bone in his right foot was broken, Sean Maguire returned to preseason practices for No. 4-ranked Florida State.
The senior quarterback did team and individual drills Friday. When Maguire was hurt Aug. 11, coach Jimbo Fisher said he expected Maguire to miss 3-4 weeks.
Maguire, who had a screw placed in his foot Aug. 15, started five games of the final six games last season as he completed 59.3 percent of his passes with 11 touchdowns and six interceptions.
Redshirt freshman Deondre Francois is still expected to start the Sept. 5 opener in Orlando, Fla., against 11th-ranked Mississippi, but if Maguire is available for that game it could ease Fisher’s mind. Currently backing up Francois are sophomore J.J. Cosentino and freshman walk-on Jake Rizzo. Freshman Malik Henry remains indefinitely suspended for what Fisher called a violation of team rules.
Henry, who enrolled early and took part in spring practices, was seen with the team during Friday’s kickoff luncheon but has not practiced since last week.
Additionally DeMaurice Smith, the executive director of the NFL Players Association, met with Florida State players as part of the union’s Pipeline to the Pros program. Smith was at Alabama last week as the NFLPA is trying to visit schools with the highest percentage of future NFL players.
Auburn
Defensive back Stephen Roberts was charged with attempting to elude an officer and possessing a firearm without a license. Auburn Police Capt.
Lorenza Dorsey said Roberts, 20, was a passenger in a vehicle during a traffic stop and attempted to flee from the officer.
The arrest report shows Roberts was arrested Wednesday at 9:53 p.m. and the firearm was a handgun. Both charges are misdemeanors.
Ohio State
The Buckeyes appointed four more players captains. Coach Urban Meyer said cornerback Gareon Conley, offensive lineman Billy Price, defensive end Tyquan Lewis and linebacker Joe Burger will join previously appointed captains quarterback J.T. Barrett, center Pat Elflein and linebacker Raekwon McMillan.
Indiana
Quarterback Richard Lagow will start Thursday night at Florida International. Wilson made it clear Lagow’s hold on the job will only last as long as he stays healthy and produces on the field.
Oregon
Montana State graduate transfer Dakota Prukop is listed atop the Ducks’ depth chart at quarterback for the season opener. Prukop was listed ahead of freshman Justin Herbert on the twodeep for the home game Sept. 3 against UC Davis.