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Chris Thompson #4 of the Florida State Seminoles celebrates after scoring a touchdown during their game against the Clemson Tigers at Doak Campbell Stadium on September 22, 2012 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Faith, Perseverance Helped Newest Redskin Overcome Gruesome Injuries

The NFL Draft is filled with remarkable stories, but how many guys can say they overcame a broken back and a torn ACL, suffered in the span of just over a year? The answer is one: Chris Thompson, selected by the Redskins with the 154th pick. Here is his story.

2013/04/30

The Redskins selected Florida State teammates running back Chris Thompson, left, and defensive end Brandon Jenkins in the 5th round of the 2013 NFL Draft. (Credit: Getty Images)

Redskins Select Pair of Florida State Teammates in 5th Round

The Washington Redskins selected a pair of teammates from Florida State, who both battled injuries last season, in the fifth round of the NFL draft on Saturday.

2013/04/27

Florida State Ends Maryland’s 13-Game Winning Streak, 65-62

Maryland struggled to start the game, but turned things around later in the first half. Unfortunately for them, when the turnover bug bit harder in the second half, the Terps were unable to recover and dropped their first conference game of the season.

106.7 The Fan–2013/01/09

Elfin: Tech Finally Falling From The Top After All These Years

Throughout the D.C. sports landscape in the last twenty years there has only been one team which has remained a powerhouse year after year. But with Florida State and Clemson on the rise and a surprise loss to Pittsburgh last week, after all these years Virginia Tech may finally be on the way down.

2012/09/19