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More than anything, Seminole fans need a sign that not all is lost. Saturdays game is a chance for Manuel to prove there is hope for the future at Florida State, and that he has the potential to live up to his billing as an elite quarterback and Jimbo Fishers first prized recruit. Sure, Ponder will most likely forego the NFL to return next season, but what happens the year after that Will Manuel step up and provide the kind of smooth transition Florida State needs to continue to build on the progress Fishers offense has made thus far Or will the defense turn around under a new coordinator just in time to see the offense regress with Manuel under center Granted, Florida State wont have all the answers after Manuels first start in garnet and gold, nor would it be fair to put that kind of pressure on him, but like it or not, Florida State desperately needs Manuel to prove he can play. After all, there are plenty of reasons why Florida States football program has fallen from grace, but none bigger than the fact that the big-time recruits that have kept FSUs recruiting classes ranked among the best in the country have not delivered the big-time performances Seminole fans trusted they would. Whether it was failing to qualify academically, disciplinary issues, or a lack of development on the part of the coaching staff, time and time again, prized FSU recruits have failed to contributenone more so recently than the last highly touted duel threat quarterback recruit that committed to Florida State in 2004. For those of you who do not already have a bitter taste in your mouth or a lone tear welling up in your eye, his name was Xavier Lee But it doesnt stop there. DiShon Platt Callahan Bright Fred Rouse Brandon Warren If youre an FSU fan and these names dont ring a bell, youre not alone.

Florida State has suffered through numerous five star recruits over the last several seasons who never, ever came to fruition. Ironically, Christian Ponderthe best thing going for Florida State this seasonwas a three-star prospect from Colleyville, Texas that not many thought twice about. As grateful as Seminole fans are for Christian Ponder and what he has meant to Florida State as a person, as a student, and as an athlete, its about time a big-time recruit came through for Florida State in a big way. Manuel to do just that.It may not matter this season, and it may not matter the next, but if Manuel can prove he's ready and willing to take the reigns and make a difference, the program may just be one step closer to making a comeback. . MUMBAI, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Lazard Asset Management said onSunday it had not sought a seat on the board of Satyam ComputerServices (SATY.BO), but said as a large shareholder it wanted tobe informed on all matters being considered regarding theoutsourcing firm. In a statement, the company said it had, on behalf of itsclients, communicated its request to the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and theinterim management of Satyam (SAY.N) "Reports that Lazard Asset Management has sought a seat onthe Satyam board of directors are incorrect," the company said.

Media had reported Lazard had requested a board seat in aletter to the Indian government. The government on Sunday appointed three members of a newboard for the outsourcer, which has been hit by India's biggestcorporate scandal. Chairman and founder Ramalinga Raju resigned on Wednesdayafter revealing years of accounting fraud at Satyam, includingan admission that about $1 billion, or 94 percent of the cashand bank balances on Satyam's books at end-September, did notexist He is being held in judicial custody until Jan 23. For full Satyam coverage, click ID:nBOM394323 (Reporting by John Mair; editing by Myra MacDonald). HERE IT IS!!!!!Check it out.(not sure if tables will paste, but we're going to find out...)links toMLB PLAYER Pos G Avg.Rating VotesTotal Reaction /InstinctsAcceler. /First Few StepsVelocity /Sprint SpeedHands /CatchingRelease /FootworkThrowing StrengthThrowing Accuracy456422Bourn, Michael81474.34284.54.65.04.54.03.84.0452254Pence, Hunter91534.01253.83.74.23.94.04.34.2430565Matsui, Kazuo41223.81214.04.24.03.73.83.43.6446474Maysonet, Edwin4173.71123.73.83.83.83.63.63.7204020Berkman, Lance31273.66204.03.43.14.23.73.53.7113889Erstad, Darin3223.59153.53.63.14.03.93.33.7123173Tejada, Miguel61523.57243.73.12.93.63.84.03.9121358Rodriguez, Ivan2833.57163.62.92.43.94.04.33.9150398Blum, Geoff5993.19183.52.82.53.33.43.33.5433898Keppinger, Jeff5762.89163.12.82.82.82.82.93.0400120Coste, Chris2292.83122.72.41.93.33.33.03.2279827Quintero, Humberto2472.74172.51.81.73.02.93.93.4346859Michaels, Jason8242.63102.52.42.52.72.82.82.7150324Lee, Carlos71412.29222.31.41.22.72.72.73.0I was a bit surprised to see how many people evaluated Tejada as being a better fielder than I did. I know everyone complains about the Gold Glove awards - and, by the way, anyone notice that in both the NL and the AL, 6 of 8 guys in both leagues who received Gold Gloves also received Silver Sluggers - and say that guys way past their prime keep receiving awards based on past performance.Well, that's Tejada.