Although the end result on the scoreboard was not what Florida State Seminoles football envisioned in Saturday’s season opener against Georgia Tech, the Seminoles led for over 50 minutes of the game on the shoulders of defensive back Asante Samuel Jr.
The rising junior’s timely 2 interceptions gave FSU every opportunity to win in a rain-delayed, bizarre 16-13 defeat.
Both of Samuel’s picks erased Georgia Tech drives deep into Florida State territory. With eight minutes before halftime and nursing a 10-0 lead, the cornerback wisely stepped in front of Tech freshman quarterback Jeff Sims’ quick dump-off, racing down the right sideline with his second pick and bringing it back to midfield.