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Old 07-21-2009, 04:15 AM   #35
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Re: Official Retired Numbers thread
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Originally Posted by smogden
#50 Ron Simmons
NOSEGUARD • 1977-80

The greatest defender in Florida State history, Ron Simmons' number 50 was retired in 1988. Simmons anchored the center of the defense that took FSU to a pair of Orange Bowl appearances in 1979 and 1980, resulting in FSU's highest national rankings ever at that time. A dominating noseguard and the Tribe's first two-time consensus All-American, Simmons seemed to camp out in opponents' backfields. He totaled an FSU record 25 quarterback sacks and 44 tackles for loss — a mark that held top ranking at FSU for 23 years. He was the first Seminole defender to have his number retired.
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