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The 2010 Florida State Seminoles football team represented Florida State University in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS college football season. The Seminoles were led by first-year head coach Jimbo Fisher and played their home games at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium. They were members of the Atlantic Coast Conference, playing in the Atlantic Division.

ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
DivisionAtlantic Division
CoachesNo. 16
APNo. 17
Quick facts Florida State Seminoles football, ACC Atlantic Division championChick-fil-A Bowl champion ...
2010 Florida State Seminoles football
ACC Atlantic Division champion
Chick-fil-A Bowl champion
ACC Championship, L 33–44 vs. Virginia Tech
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
DivisionAtlantic Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 16
APNo. 17
Record10–4 (6–2 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorJames Coley (1st season)
Offensive schemePro-style
Defensive coordinatorMark Stoops (1st season)
Base defense4–3
Captains
Home stadiumDoak Campbell Stadium
(Capacity: 82,300)
Seasons
← 2009
2011 →
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2010 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Atlantic Division
No. 17 Florida State x 6–2  10–4 
No. 23 Maryland 5–3  9–4 
No. 25 NC State 5–3  9–4 
Boston College 4–4  7–6 
Clemson 4–4  6–7 
Wake Forest 1–7  3–9 
Coastal Division
No. 16 Virginia Tech x$ 8–0  11–3 
Miami (FL) 5–3  7–6 
Georgia Tech 4–4  6–7 
North Carolina 4–4  8–5 
Duke 1–7  3–9 
Virginia 1–7  4–8 
Championship: Virginia Tech 44, Florida State 33
  • $ – BCS representative as conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll
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They finished the season 10–4, 6–2 in ACC play, and won the Atlantic Division to earn a spot in the ACC Championship Game where they were defeated by Virginia Tech. They were invited to the Chick-fil-A Bowl where they defeated South Carolina.

The 2010 season marked the Seminoles' first ten win season since 2003 and their first appearance in the ACC title game since 2005.

Rankings

See also: 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
More information Week, Poll ...
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP2017RVRVRV2316161624RVRV22202317
Coaches2018RVRVRV2417171524RVRV21202316
HarrisNot released17171624RV25222023Not released
BCSNot released171624—25222123Not released
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Schedule

More information Date, Time ...
DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 412:00 p.m.Samford*No. 20
ESPNUW 59–668,438[1]
September 113:30 p.m.at No. 10 Oklahoma*No. 17
ABC/ESPN2L 17–4785,630[2]
September 183:30 p.m.BYU*
  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL
ESPNUW 34–1068,795[3]
September 253:30 p.m.Wake Forest
  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL
ABCW 31–061,647[4]
October 212:00 p.m.at Virginia
ACCNW 34–1447,096[5]
October 98:00 p.m.at No. 13 Miami (FL)No. 23
ABCW 45–1775,115[6]
October 1612:00 p.m.Boston CollegeNo. 16
  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL
ESPNW 24–1975,301[7]
October 287:30 p.m.at NC StateNo. 16
ESPNL 24–2856,807[8]
November 63:30 p.m.North CarolinadaggerNo. 24
  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL
ABCL 35–3770,157[9]
November 138:00 p.m.Clemson
  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL (rivalry)
ABCW 16–1372,228[10]
November 208:00 p.m.at Maryland
ABCW 30–1648,115[11]
November 273:30 p.m.Florida*No. 22
  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL (rivalry)
ABC/ESPNW 31–782,324[12]
December 47:45 p.m.vs. No. 12 Virginia TechNo. 20
ESPNL 33–4472,379[13]
December 317:30 p.m.vs. No. 19 South Carolina*No. 23
ESPNW 26–1772,217[14]
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time
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Recruits

More information Name, Hometown ...
College recruiting
Name Hometown School Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Chad Abram
DB		 Lakeland, Florida Kathleen Senior HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 183 lb (83 kg) N/A Mar 24, 2009 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   (80)
Terrence Brooks
DB		 Dunnellon, Florida Dunnellon HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 4.44 Jul 18, 2009 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   (79)
Darious Cummings
DE		 Titusville, Florida Astronaut HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 4.8 Jul 14, 2008 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   (81)
Greg Dent Jr.
ATH		 Belle Glade, Florida Glades Central HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 4.5 Nov 26, 2009 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   (77)
Cameron Erving
DT		 Moultrie, Georgia Colquitt County HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 285 lb (129 kg) N/A Aug 26, 2009 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   (76)
Dan Foose
OL		 Paramus, New Jersey Paramus Catholic HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 310 lb (140 kg) 5.3 Feb 3, 2010 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   (75)
Christian Green
ATH		 Tampa, Florida Tampa Catholic HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 4.5 Feb 3, 2010 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 5/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   (82)
Jarred Haggins
ATH		 Lakeland, Florida Lakeland HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) N/A Jul 22, 2009 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   (78)
Mike Harris
DB		 Torrance, California El Camino College 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) N/A Dec 3, 2009 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   (N/A)
Damien Jacobs
DT		 Houma, Louisiana H. L. Bourgeois HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 295 lb (134 kg) 5.1 Sep 11, 2009 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   (77)
De'Joshua Johnson
WR		 Pahokee, Florida Pahokee HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 155 lb (70 kg) 4.45 Jun 22, 2009 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   (79)
Christian Jones
LB		 Winter Park, Florida Lake Howell HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 4.7 Feb 3, 2010 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 5/5 stars   (83)
Lamarcus Joyner
DB		 Fort Lauderdale, Florida St. Thomas Aquinas HS 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 4.4 Dec 9, 2009 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 5/5 stars   Rivals: 5/5 stars   (87)
Jeff Luc
LB		 Port St. Lucie, Florida Treasure Coast HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 230 lb (100 kg) 4.7 Dec 5, 2009 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 5/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   (85)
Anthony McCloud
DT		 Fulton, Mississippi Itawamba Community College 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 295 lb (134 kg) N/A Nov 18, 2009 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   (N/A)
Holmes Onwukaife
LB		 Cedar Park, Texas Cedar Park HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 4.5 Jul 23, 2009 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   (78)
Tank Sessions
TE		 Decatur, Georgia Columbia HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 230 lb (100 kg) 4.8 Jul 29, 2009 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   (74)
Kenny Shaw
WR		 Orlando, Florida Dr. Phillips HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 4.5 Jan 2, 2010 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   (81)
Debrale Smiley
RB		 Fulton, Mississippi Itawamba Community College 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 240 lb (110 kg) 4.7 Jan 29, 2009 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 4/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   (N/A)
Telvin Smith
LB		 Valdosta, Georgia Lowndes HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 196 lb (89 kg) 4.85 Jul 31, 2009 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 4/5 stars   (81)
Nigel Terrell
LB		 Pelham, Alabama Pelham HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 4.5 Aug 27, 2009 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   (81)
Clint Trickett
QB		 Tallahassee, Florida North Florida Christian HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 4.8 Sep 2, 2009 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   (75)
Will Tye
TE		 Salisbury, Connecticut Salisbury HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 230 lb (100 kg) 4.4 Jan 16, 2010 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 3/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   (78)
Overall recruit ranking:   Scout: 8    Rivals: 1    ESPN: 9
  • ‡ Refers to 40-yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Florida State 2010 Football Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved January 18, 2011.
  • "2010 Florida State Commits". Scout. Retrieved January 18, 2011.
  • "2010 Player Commitments – Florida State". ESPN. Retrieved January 18, 2011.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout. Retrieved January 18, 2011.
  • "2010 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 18, 2011.
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Roster

2010 Florida State Seminoles roster[15]

Quarterbacks

Running backs

Fullback

  • 40 Matthew Dunham – Redshirt Senior
  • 48 Daniel Gard – Redshirt Senior
  • 32 Brandon Simmons – Redshirt Senior

Wide receivers

  • 26 A.J. Alexander – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 35 Greg Dent – Freshman
  • 8 Taiwan Easterling – Redshirt Junior
  • 80 Jarmon Fortson – Junior
  • 19 Josh Gehres – Redshirt Freshman
  • 89 Christian Green – Freshman
  • 36 Jarred Haggins – Freshman
  • 82 Willie Haulstead – Sophomore
  • 86 De'Joshua Johnson – Freshman
  • 39 Nick Myers – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 11 Timothy Orange – Redshirt Junior
  • 83 Bert Reed – Redshirt Junior
  • 35 Gerald Rogers – Redshirt Freshman
  • 81 Kenny Shaw – Freshman
  • 84 Rodney Smith – Sophomore
  • 22 Austin Stowers – Sophomore
  • 87 Cameron Wade – Redshirt Junior

Tight ends

  • 46 Jonathan Johnson – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 85 Ja'Baris Little – Junior
  • 88 Beau Reliford – Junior
  • 47 Tank Sessions – Freshman
  • 44 Will Tye – Freshman
  • 47 Jonathan Wallace – Redshirt Freshman
  

Offensive line

  • 67 Andrew Datko – Junior
  • 76 Garrett Faircloth – Sophomore
  • 72 Daniel Foose – Freshman
  • 63 A.J. Ganguzza – Redshirt Junior
  • 70 Antwane Greenlee – Redshirt Junior
  • 62 Rodney Hudson – Senior
  • 64 Emory Mandala – Redshirt Freshman
  • 60 Ryan McMahon – Redshirt Senior
  • 59 Henry Orelus – Redshirt Freshman
  • 77 Zebrie Sanders – Junior
  • 73 Rhonne Sanderson – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 61 Blake Snider – Sophomore
  • 79 David Spurlock – Junior
  • 66 Jacob Stanley – Redshirt Junior
  • 52 Bryan Stork – Redshirt Freshman

Defensive line

  • 71 Garan Bertrand – Senior
  • 78 Shayne Broxsie – Redshirt Freshman
  • 94 Darious Cummings – Freshman
  • 93 Everett Dawkins – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 74 Cameron Erving – Freshman
  • 58 Dan Hicks – Redshirt Freshman
  • 55 Jamar Jackson – Redshirt Junior
  • 91 Damien Jacobs – Freshman
  • 49 Brandon Jenkins – Sophomore
  • 68 John Jones – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 73 Neil Goldsmith – Redshirt Junior
  • 97 Demonte McAllister – Redshirt Freshman
  • 92 Anthony McCloud – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 90 Moses McCray – Junior
  • 99 Jacobbi McDaniel – Sophomore
  • 66 Joshua Rodriguez – Redshirt Junior
  • 96 Toshmon Stevens – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 95 Björn Werner – Freshman
  • 98 Markus White – Senior
  

Linebackers

  • 16 Mister Alexander – Redshirt Senior
  • 13 Nigel Bradham – Junior
  • 42 Ronald Britzius – Redshirt Freshman
  • 12 Nigel Carr – Junior
  • 7 Christian Jones – Freshman
  • 54 A.J. Land – Redshirt Junior
  • 48 Jeff Luc – Freshman
  • 57 Holmes Onwukaife – Freshman
  • 29 Kendall Smith – Senior
  • 22 Telvin Smith – Freshman
  • 43 Nigel Terrell – Freshman
  • 11 Vince Williams – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 46 Vincent Zann – Redshirt Junior

Defensive backs

  • 41 Chad Abram – Freshman
  • 28 Dionte Allen – Redshirt Junior
  • 31 Terrence Brooks – Freshman
  • 14 Avis Commack – Junior
  • 38 Darren Edwards – Redshirt Junior
  • 1 Mike Harris – Junior
  • 15 Ochuko Jenije – Redshirt Senior
  • 20 Lamarcus Joyner – Freshman
  • 5 Greg Reid – Sophomore
  • 27 Xavier Rhodes – Sophomore
  • 20 Eli Tatem – Redshirt Junior
  • 39 Joshua Thomas – Freshman

Deep snappers

  • 75 Philip Doumar – Redshirt Freshman
  • 69 Chris Revell – Redshirt Freshman

Safeties

  • 3 Justin Bright – Redshirt Freshman
  • 8 Chad Colley – Redshirt Freshman
  • 6 Gerald Demps – Redshirt Freshman
  • 30 Jajuan Harley – Sophomore
  • 37 Ed Imeokparia – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 10 Nick Moody – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 4 Terrance Parks – Junior

Punters

  • 45 Shawn Powell – Junior

Kickers

Head coach

Assistant coaches

Regular season

Samford

In Jimbo Fisher's first game as Head Coach, the 'Noles dominated the Samford Bulldogs. The first points of the game came on a 4-yard pass from Christian Ponder to fullback Lonnie Pryor. Florida State put 35 points on the board in the second quarter, thanks to three TD passes by Ponder (B. Reed, L. Pryor, T. Easterling), a 4-yard run by Jermaine Thomas, and a 74-yard punt return by Greg Reid. Samford kicked a FG as time expired to make the score 42–3 heading into halftime. The 'Noles were on cruise control this game and in the second half FSU's backups hung another 17 on Samford, and only allowed 3 points. Jimbo Fisher couldn't have asked for a better first game. The same can not be said for Week 2's trip to Norman.

Samford at Florida State
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Team 1 234Total
Samford 0 330 6
• #20 Florida State 7 35710 59
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Oklahoma

See also: 2010 Oklahoma Sooners football team

After Week 1's blowout victory against Samford, the FSU fanbase started to have a confidence about it. That confidence was quickly shattered and beaten as FSU got man-handled in Norman, Oklahoma by Bob Stoop's Sooners. The defense got shredded, allowing 47 points, and allowing Landry Jones to look like a Heisman candidate. The offense got shut down after scoring a TD on their first possession. The confidence had turned into a gut-wrenching memory of the 2009 team. But, the 'Noles would rebound.

Florida State at Oklahoma
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
#17 Florida State 7 0010 17
• #10 Oklahoma 14 20103 47
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BYU

See also: 2010 BYU Cougars football team

The 'Noles kicked off a 5-game win streak against BYU after getting routed by Oklahoma a week before. The 'Noles run game was excellent as it accounted for 278 yards and 3 TD's. Christian Ponder bounced back from an awful performance against Oklahoma, completing 66% of his passes, throwing zero interceptions, and adding 50 yards with his feet. Chris Thompson ran for 123 yards, 83 of which came on one touchdown run. Ty Jones added another 95 and a touchdown. The FSU defense dominated most of the game by only allowing 191 yards and 10 points.

BYU at Florida State
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
BYU 0 1000 10
• Florida State 3 10147 34
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Wake Forest

See also: 2010 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team
Wake Forest at Florida State
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Wake Forest 0 000 0
• Florida State 0 10714 31
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Virginia

See also: 2010 Virginia Cavaliers football team
Florida State at Virginia
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
• Florida State 10 1770 34
Virginia 0 077 14
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Miami (FL)

See also: 2010 Miami Hurricanes football team and Florida State–Miami football rivalry
Florida State at Miami (FL)
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
• #23 Florida State 7 17714 45
#13 Miami (FL) 0 7100 17
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Boston College

See also: 2010 Boston College Eagles football team
Boston College at Florida State
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Boston College 6 0103 19
• #16 Florida State 7 737 24
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North Carolina State

See also: 2010 NC State Wolfpack football team
Florida State at North Carolina State
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
#16 Florida State 0 2103 24
• North Carolina State 7 0147 28
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North Carolina

See also: 2010 North Carolina Tar Heels football team
North Carolina at Florida State
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
• North Carolina 14 7106 37
#24 Florida State 7 2107 35
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Clemson

See also: 2010 Clemson Tigers football team and Clemson-Florida State rivalry
Clemson at Florida State
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Clemson 7 303 13
• Florida State 3 0310 16
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Maryland

See also: 2010 Maryland Terrapins football team
Florida State at Maryland
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
• #25 Florida State 10 3710 30
Maryland 3 1030 16
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Florida

See also: 2010 Florida Gators football team and Florida – Florida State football rivalry
Florida at Florida State
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Florida 7 000 7
• #22 Florida State 3 2170 31
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Scoring summary
Q112:38FSUHopkins 38 yard field goalFSU 3–0
Q110:43FLAClark 20 yard pass from Brantley (Henry kick)FLA 7–3
Q212:06FSUPryor 9 yard run (Hopkins kick)FSU 10–7
Q210:45FSUSmith 39 yard pass from Ponder (Hopkins kick)FSU 17–7
Q22:47FSUEasterling 15 yard pass from Ponder (Hopkins kick)FSU 24–7
Q39:19FSUHaulstead 29 yard pass from Ponder (Hopkins kick)FSU 31–7

Florida State ended a six-game losing streak to its archrival.[16]

ACC Championship Game: Virginia Tech

See also: 2010 ACC Championship Game and 2010 Virginia Tech Hokies football team
Florida State played Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship.
ACC Championship Game: Florida State vs. Virginia Tech
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
#20 Florida State 10 779 33
• #12 Virginia Tech 14 7149 44
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Chick-Fil-A Bowl: South Carolina

See also: 2010 Chick-fil-A Bowl and 2010 South Carolina Gamecocks football team
Chick-Fil-A Bowl: Florida State vs. South Carolina
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
#19 South Carolina 0 377 17
• #23 Florida State 6 767 26
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  • Date: December 31
  • Location: Georgia Dome
    Atlanta
  • Game start: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 72,217
  • TV announcers (ESPN/ESPN Radio): Ron Franklin, Ed Cunningham, Jeannine Edwards/Mark Neely, Rod Gilmore, Tom Luginbill

Awards

Watchlists

Players

Post Season

NFL draft

Three seniors would go on and be drafted in the 2011 NFL draft.

More information Round, Pick ...
RoundPickOverallNamePositionTeam
1st1212Christian PonderQuarterbackMinnesota Vikings
2nd2355Rodney HudsonGuardKansas City Chiefs
7th21224Markus WhiteDefensive endWashington Redskins
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All-star games

More information Game, Date ...
GameDateSitePlayers
62nd Senior BowlJanuary 29, 2011Ladd–Peebles Stadium, Mobile, AlabamaChristian Ponder, Rodney Hudson[31]
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