Jimbo Fisher, Florida State Suffer Big Loss As Deondre Francois Is Out For The Season
It hurts to see a player go down in the first game of the season even you're not a fan of that particular team but that is exactly what happened to Deondre Francois in Florida State's season opener against Alabama in Atlanta.
Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois will be out for the season after suffering a patellar tendon injury in his left knee, Francois' uncle, Pat Julmiste, told ESPN's, Adam Rittenberg. "according to http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/20566374/florida-state-seminoles-qb-deondre-francois-season
The sophomore suffered the injury in the Seminoles' 24-7 loss to Alabama on Saturday. "according to http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/20566374/florida-state-seminoles-qb-deondre-francois-season
Julmiste, who is very close with his nephew and is a former South Florida quarterback, said Francois is expected to have surgery on Tuesday. "according to http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/20566374/florida-state-seminoles-qb-deondre-francois-season
Francois was more concerned about the team and how his injury will impact the rest of the season and knows it was a "freak injury," according to Julmiste. "according to http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/20566374/florida-state-seminoles-qb-deondre-francois-season
Late in the fourth quarter, Francois was sacked from behind by Crimson Tide safety Ronnie Harrison. Francois stayed on the turf after clutching his left knee. He was helped to his feet by trainers, but he couldn't put any weight on his leg while leaving the field. "according to http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/20566374/florida-state-seminoles-qb-deondre-francois-season
Francois was taken to a medical tent on FSU's sideline and emerged with a heavy brace on his left leg and using a pair of crutches. "according to http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/20566374/florida-state-seminoles-qb-deondre-francois-season
Freshman James Blackman, from Belle Glade, Florida, replaced Francois against Alabama, and he now looks to be the starter. A three-star recruit, Blackman was the lower ranked of the two quarterbacks Florida State signed in its 2017 recruiting class. Four-star Bailey Hockman was ranked No. 180 in the ESPN 300. Another backup quarterback, J.J. Cosentino, attempted nine passes last season. "according to http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/20566374/florida-state-seminoles-qb-deondre-francois-season
Francois, a native of Orlando, Florida, had a disappointing performance against Alabama's defense, completing 19 of 33 passes for 210 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. "according to http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/20566374/florida-state-seminoles-qb-deondre-francois-season
He was fantastic last season, finishing with 3,350 passing yards with 20 touchdowns and seven interceptions. "according to http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/20566374/florida-state-seminoles-qb-deondre-francois-season
The Seminoles host Louisiana-Monroe in Tallahassee, Florida, this week and No. 18 Miami the following week. "according to http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/20566374/florida-state-seminoles-qb-deondre-francois-season
With Deondre Francois out for the season, Jimbo Fisher has a decision to make on who will be his starting quarterback James Blackman, J.J Consentino, Baily or Jake Rizzo?