TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news release:
From modest beginnings to national championships and some of college sports' most recognizable traditions, Florida State Athletics has played a defining role in shaping the identity and spirit of Florida State University.
As FSU celebrates its 175th anniversary, Seminole Athletics stands as one of the university's most visible symbols of pride, connection and achievement, built by student-athletes, coaches, traditions and fans.
The story dates to 1902, when Florida State College fielded football and baseball teams as a co-educational institution. More than a century later, FSU Athletics has grown into a nationally recognized program with a broad cham...