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In what can only be explained as the biggest game of the year for both the Florida State Seminoles and the Notre Dame fighting Irish, the news of the week continues to hover around Jameis Winston and continued accusations about improper behavior. While the campus in Tallahassee is trying to remain focused on the game on Saturday, not the off-field distractions that seem to attempt to shake this team, the Seminoles got some good news on Monday that could help this program this weekend.

Football Nation has learned that Warchant.com has confirmed with a source close to the Florida State football program that linebacker Matthew Thomas' suspension has been lifted. As a result, the former five-star recruit will be eligible to play in this Saturday's top-five match-up against Notre Dame.

Thomas had been serving an "indefinite suspension" for violation of team rules. The suspension, which was announced in early September, lasted for FSU's first six games.

The redshirt freshman linebacker missed FSU's season opener with an ankle injury before the suspension was announced. He was slated to compete for a starting spot on FSU's defense before the season began and is expected to give the Seminoles a boost in their pass rush.

The addition of Thomas, along with redshirt sophomore Ukeme Eligwe, who recently returned to action after recovering from a Lisfranc (foot) injury, should give the the linebacker unit much needed depth. Eligwe sat out the Syracuse game, however, and his status is not yet known for Notre Dame.

RECORDS MUST BE BROKEN (VIA ORLANDO SENTINEL)

Both Rashad Greene and Nick O’Leary moved into the school’s record books in Saturday’s 38-20 win over Syracuse.

Greene netted six catches for 107 yards to become FSU's all-time leader in receptions. O'Leary had eight receptions for 97 yards and touchdown to set the school's career mark for catches by a tight end.

"Rashad and Nick man, I'm blessed to have two guys like that," said FSU quarterback Jameis Winston, who is more than happy to do the talking for his soft-spoken teammates. "It means so much to me that I can say I'm their quarterback and they hold these records for Florida State. Rashad is like my brother, and Nick is my brother from another mother and another color.

Ron Sellers' record of 212 career catches stood for 46 years. Greene, who was questionable for the earlier part of the week after suffering a concussion, surpassed Sellers on a screen pass that he turned into 44-yard gain in the second quarter.

In what can only be explained as the biggest game of the year for both the Florida State Seminoles and the Notre Dame fighting Irish, the news of the week continues to hover around Jameis Winston and continued accusations about improper behavior. While the campus in Tallahassee is trying to remain focused on the game on Saturday, not the off-field distractions that seem to attempt to shake this team, the Seminoles got some good news on Monday that could help this program this weekend.

Football Nation has learned that Warchant.com has confirmed with a source close to the Florida State football program that linebacker Matthew Thomas' suspension has been lifted. As a result, the former five-star recruit will be eligible to play in this Saturday's top-five match-up against Notre Dame.

Thomas had been serving an "indefinite suspension" for violation of team rules. The suspension, which was announced in early September, lasted for FSU's first six games.

The redshirt freshman linebacker missed FSU's season opener with an ankle injury before the suspension was announced. He was slated to compete for a starting spot on FSU's defense before the season began and is expected to give the Seminoles a boost in their pass rush.

The addition of Thomas, along with redshirt sophomore Ukeme Eligwe, who recently returned to action after recovering from a Lisfranc (foot) injury, should give the the linebacker unit much needed depth. Eligwe sat out the Syracuse game, however, and his status is not yet known for Notre Dame.

RECORDS MUST BE BROKEN (VIA ORLANDO SENTINEL)

Both Rashad Greene and Nick O’Leary moved into the school’s record books in Saturday’s 38-20 win over Syracuse.

Greene netted six catches for 107 yards to become FSU's all-time leader in receptions. O'Leary had eight receptions for 97 yards and touchdown to set the school's career mark for catches by a tight end.

"Rashad and Nick man, I'm blessed to have two guys like that," said FSU quarterback Jameis Winston, who is more than happy to do the talking for his soft-spoken teammates. "It means so much to me that I can say I'm their quarterback and they hold these records for Florida State. Rashad is like my brother, and Nick is my brother from another mother and another color.

Ron Sellers' record of 212 career catches stood for 46 years. Greene, who was questionable for the earlier part of the week after suffering a concussion, surpassed Sellers on a screen pass that he turned into 44-yard gain in the second quarter.

In what can only be explained as the biggest game of the year for both the Florida State Seminoles and the Notre Dame fighting Irish, the news of the week continues to hover around Jameis Winston and continued accusations about improper behavior. While the campus in Tallahassee is trying to remain focused on the game on Saturday, not the off-field distractions that seem to attempt to shake this team, the Seminoles got some good news on Monday that could help this program this weekend.

Football Nation has learned that Warchant.com has confirmed with a source close to the Florida State football program that linebacker Matthew Thomas' suspension has been lifted. As a result, the former five-star recruit will be eligible to play in this Saturday's top-five match-up against Notre Dame.

Thomas had been serving an "indefinite suspension" for violation of team rules. The suspension, which was announced in early September, lasted for FSU's first six games.

The redshirt freshman linebacker missed FSU's season opener with an ankle injury before the suspension was announced. He was slated to compete for a starting spot on FSU's defense before the season began and is expected to give the Seminoles a boost in their pass rush.

The addition of Thomas, along with redshirt sophomore Ukeme Eligwe, who recently returned to action after recovering from a Lisfranc (foot) injury, should give the the linebacker unit much needed depth. Eligwe sat out the Syracuse game, however, and his status is not yet known for Notre Dame.

RECORDS MUST BE BROKEN (VIA ORLANDO SENTINEL)

Both Rashad Greene and Nick O’Leary moved into the school’s record books in Saturday’s 38-20 win over Syracuse.

Greene netted six catches for 107 yards to become FSU's all-time leader in receptions. O'Leary had eight receptions for 97 yards and touchdown to set the school's career mark for catches by a tight end.

"Rashad and Nick man, I'm blessed to have two guys like that," said FSU quarterback Jameis Winston, who is more than happy to do the talking for his soft-spoken teammates. "It means so much to me that I can say I'm their quarterback and they hold these records for Florida State. Rashad is like my brother, and Nick is my brother from another mother and another color.

Ron Sellers' record of 212 career catches stood for 46 years. Greene, who was questionable for the earlier part of the week after suffering a concussion, surpassed Sellers on a screen pass that he turned into 44-yard gain in the second quarter.

In what can only be explained as the biggest game of the year for both the Florida State Seminoles and the Notre Dame fighting Irish, the news of the week continues to hover around Jameis Winston and continued accusations about improper behavior. While the campus in Tallahassee is trying to remain focused on the game on Saturday, not the off-field distractions that seem to attempt to shake this team, the Seminoles got some good news on Monday that could help this program this weekend.

Football Nation has learned that Warchant.com has confirmed with a source close to the Florida State football program that linebacker Matthew Thomas' suspension has been lifted. As a result, the former five-star recruit will be eligible to play in this Saturday's top-five match-up against Notre Dame.

Thomas had been serving an "indefinite suspension" for violation of team rules. The suspension, which was announced in early September, lasted for FSU's first six games.

The redshirt freshman linebacker missed FSU's season opener with an ankle injury before the suspension was announced. He was slated to compete for a starting spot on FSU's defense before the season began and is expected to give the Seminoles a boost in their pass rush.

The addition of Thomas, along with redshirt sophomore Ukeme Eligwe, who recently returned to action after recovering from a Lisfranc (foot) injury, should give the the linebacker unit much needed depth. Eligwe sat out the Syracuse game, however, and his status is not yet known for Notre Dame.

RECORDS MUST BE BROKEN (VIA ORLANDO SENTINEL)

Both Rashad Greene and Nick O’Leary moved into the school’s record books in Saturday’s 38-20 win over Syracuse.

Greene netted six catches for 107 yards to become FSU's all-time leader in receptions. O'Leary had eight receptions for 97 yards and touchdown to set the school's career mark for catches by a tight end.

"Rashad and Nick man, I'm blessed to have two guys like that," said FSU quarterback Jameis Winston, who is more than happy to do the talking for his soft-spoken teammates. "It means so much to me that I can say I'm their quarterback and they hold these records for Florida State. Rashad is like my brother, and Nick is my brother from another mother and another color.

Ron Sellers' record of 212 career catches stood for 46 years. Greene, who was questionable for the earlier part of the week after suffering a concussion, surpassed Sellers on a screen pass that he turned into 44-yard gain in the second quarter.

Welcome to Bill’s football Terry Pegula.  Get use to what you witnessed at your first game as the new owner.  That’s what the Buffalo Mafia has been putting up with for over a decade.  Sure hope you saved the receipt.  You may just want to ask for a refund or go ahead and give Jon Bon Jovi a call.

The Buffalo Bills coaching staff made a decision two weeks ago to bench second year quarterback EJ Manuel following another slow start to the season. With back to back loses to Houston and San Diego Manuel was replaced by ten year journeyman Kyle Horton.  This decision was made strictly due to the inability of Manuel to make plays with highly explosive offensive players around him.  The Bills were held to a total 27 points in the two loses.

Manuel was having a mediocre season: 4 games, 838 yards passing, 5 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions along with a 58.6% passing completion.  On the other hand, Horton has complied 607 yards passing, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions with a 66.7% completion percentage in his two starts.  Since the switch the Bills have put up 39 points, which includes a 17 point comeback win on the road in Detroit.  During today’s loss to arch rival New England, Horton was able to throw for 299 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.  But most importantly the game never was truly out of reach, until Tom Brady was able to connect with wide receiver Brandon LaFell late in the fourth quarter.

To the question has Horton replaced Manuel for the rest of the season?  By week 11, the Bills will have mathematically eliminated themselves from the playoffs for another season and Manuel will return as the starter.  The problem in Western New York is, neither of these quarterbacks are the future nor the answer to getting this team over the hump. 

The coaching staff has their hands full this season.  There is more to worry about than who’s going to be at the helm for another losing season.  The real concern seems to be who’s going to get the honor to carry a coach off the field when the team finds the time to win a meaningful game.  e.g.; defensive players carry defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz off the field when they beat an offensively depleted Detroit Lions team last week.  Late in the game versus the Patriots, if you look closely to the replays, you’ll actually see Schwartz and cornerback Leodis McKelvin agreeing that if McKelvin would actually make a play; Schwartz would carry the lackluster player off the field.  But, luckily for cocky Schwartz (Harbuagh should’ve knocked that guy out), McKelvin gave up his routine game changing touchdown to a wide receiver that no one has heard of before.

The Bills are truly a team that is very close to getting over the hump.  Let’s hope they do this soon or they could be the L.A. or Canadian Bills before too long.  It was made clear by the new owner that he does not like to finish second in anything.  Mr. Pegula, the Bills fans that have been waiting for change since 1999, right now, second place would be a start.

Until the Bills begin to win games and become a contender, whether Horton or Manuel is underneath center, it doesn’t really matter.  For Bills loyalists, at least this quarterback “controversy” won’t turn into Johnson vs. Flutie II.  Whoever remains or returns to the starting quarterback position for this team, the only thing that matters, “Just Win Baby.”  (Thanks Mr. Davis)

Welcome to Bill’s football Terry Pegula.  Get use to what you witnessed at your first game as the new owner.  That’s what the Buffalo Mafia has been putting up with for over a decade.  Sure hope you saved the receipt.  You may just want to ask for a refund or go ahead and give Jon Bon Jovi a call.

The Buffalo Bills coaching staff made a decision two weeks ago to bench second year quarterback EJ Manuel following another slow start to the season. With back to back loses to Houston and San Diego Manuel was replaced by ten year journeyman Kyle Horton.  This decision was made strictly due to the inability of Manuel to make plays with highly explosive offensive players around him.  The Bills were held to a total 27 points in the two loses.

Manuel was having a mediocre season: 4 games, 838 yards passing, 5 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions along with a 58.6% passing completion.  On the other hand, Horton has complied 607 yards passing, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions with a 66.7% completion percentage in his two starts.  Since the switch the Bills have put up 39 points, which includes a 17 point comeback win on the road in Detroit.  During today’s loss to arch rival New England, Horton was able to throw for 299 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.  But most importantly the game never was truly out of reach, until Tom Brady was able to connect with wide receiver Brandon LaFell late in the fourth quarter.

To the question has Horton replaced Manuel for the rest of the season?  By week 11, the Bills will have mathematically eliminated themselves from the playoffs for another season and Manuel will return as the starter.  The problem in Western New York is, neither of these quarterbacks are the future nor the answer to getting this team over the hump. 

The coaching staff has their hands full this season.  There is more to worry about than who’s going to be at the helm for another losing season.  The real concern seems to be who’s going to get the honor to carry a coach off the field when the team finds the time to win a meaningful game.  e.g.; defensive players carry defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz off the field when they beat an offensively depleted Detroit Lions team last week.  Late in the game versus the Patriots, if you look closely to the replays, you’ll actually see Schwartz and cornerback Leodis McKelvin agreeing that if McKelvin would actually make a play; Schwartz would carry the lackluster player off the field.  But, luckily for cocky Schwartz (Harbuagh should’ve knocked that guy out), McKelvin gave up his routine game changing touchdown to a wide receiver that no one has heard of before.

The Bills are truly a team that is very close to getting over the hump.  Let’s hope they do this soon or they could be the L.A. or Canadian Bills before too long.  It was made clear by the new owner that he does not like to finish second in anything.  Mr. Pegula, the Bills fans that have been waiting for change since 1999, right now, second place would be a start.

Until the Bills begin to win games and become a contender, whether Horton or Manuel is underneath center, it doesn’t really matter.  For Bills loyalists, at least this quarterback “controversy” won’t turn into Johnson vs. Flutie II.  Whoever remains or returns to the starting quarterback position for this team, the only thing that matters, “Just Win Baby.”  (Thanks Mr. Davis)