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Florida State football’s defensive end Marvin Jones Jr. knows all too well about the rivalry with the Miami Hurricanes.
Hating the Hurricanes is in his blood.
On Saturday, Jones will experience the rivalry as a player as the Seminoles travel to Hard Rock Stadium to face the undefeated Hurricanes at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
Jones, who transferred from Georgia earlier this year, is a legacy player. His father, Marvin Sr., is a former All-American linebacker at FSU.
One of the most memorable moments in FSU history is Jones’ vicious hit in the 1992 game on UM running back, Larry Jones, who was in an open field on a short pass up the middle.
Jones Jr. said after Monday’s practice that his father doesn’t talk about the war stories between Miami and FSU that much. But he has no problem expressing his disdain toward the Hurricanes.
“I mean, it kind of speaks for itself,” Jones said. “All I know is how much he hates the Hurricanes.”
The rivalry is also mutually connected to Jones because he has another relative on UM’s side.
Miami’s senior DB Daryl Porter Jr. is Jones’ half-brother.
He has been with the Hurricanes for three seasons after playing his two years at West Virginia. With family ties to the rivalry, the senior defensive end finds the game just as exciting.
Jones, who is from South Florida, will play against his former high school teammates. He graduated from American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida. Other than Porter, the list includes running back Mark Fletcher Jr. and DB Damari Brown.
“It’s an exciting experience,” Jones said. “I watched this game a million times growing up. It’s a lot more fun for me now that my brother is on the other side, so it’s a family affair, I guess.”
FSU will be entering as the 21-point underdog.
The Seminoles are coming off a 23-16 loss to Duke last Friday. While the offense has battled its…
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Author : Tallahassee Democrat
Publish date : 2024-10-22 06:11:05
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