We continue our Seminole Madness tournament in the Offensive Line bracket. You get one vote in the poll above that will stay open for 24 hours. You can also vote on Warchant's Twitter account (subscribers get two votes).
* Note: Whoever makes the best argument for a player will win a $25 eCard to Garnet & Gold (one winner per day). First 13 winners - Noleway85, BoNoles, JayColle, PlanoNole2, fsubuck, dougadee68, snapper-zapper, Noleway85, warchant99, seminoleken, islandchief, TMoneyNoles, BriSape23
Here are the bios for this matchup:
No. 2 seed Pat Tomberlin vs. No. 7 seed Tra Thomas
Pat Tomberlin was one of the most versatile and productive offensive linemen in Florida State history, starting for more than three years and proving effective at either guard or tackle. He was forced into early starting duty at guard during his freshman season in 1985 and later found his home at offensive tackle. Tomberlin earned postseason honors following each of his three full seasons as a starter, proving to be one of the most consistent blockers in college football, but it was during his senior season that he really became a household name. He earned first-team All-America honors from one outlet and second-team recognition from another before becoming a fourth-round pick in the NFL Draft.
Tra Thomas came to Florida State as a defensive lineman at the peak of Bobby Bowden's "Dynasty Era" in 1993, but he wouldn't go on to become the next great Seminole pass-rusher. Instead, he would move to offensive tackle and eventually emerge as a force on the other side of the ball. After waiting his turn behind a slew of talented offensive linemen, Thomas finally got his opportunity during the '96 season and blossomed into a star in 1997. Thomas was named first-team All-ACC as a senior and second-team All-American. He also was recognized as FSU's strongest player with a 550-pound bench press and an 1,180-pound leg press. Thomas was selected with the 11th pick in the 1998 NFL Draft, and he started for a decade for the Philadelphia Eagles.
* Note: Whoever makes the best argument for a player will win a $25 eCard to Garnet & Gold (one winner per day). First 13 winners - Noleway85, BoNoles, JayColle, PlanoNole2, fsubuck, dougadee68, snapper-zapper, Noleway85, warchant99, seminoleken, islandchief, TMoneyNoles, BriSape23
Here are the bios for this matchup:
No. 2 seed Pat Tomberlin vs. No. 7 seed Tra Thomas
Pat Tomberlin was one of the most versatile and productive offensive linemen in Florida State history, starting for more than three years and proving effective at either guard or tackle. He was forced into early starting duty at guard during his freshman season in 1985 and later found his home at offensive tackle. Tomberlin earned postseason honors following each of his three full seasons as a starter, proving to be one of the most consistent blockers in college football, but it was during his senior season that he really became a household name. He earned first-team All-America honors from one outlet and second-team recognition from another before becoming a fourth-round pick in the NFL Draft.
Tra Thomas came to Florida State as a defensive lineman at the peak of Bobby Bowden's "Dynasty Era" in 1993, but he wouldn't go on to become the next great Seminole pass-rusher. Instead, he would move to offensive tackle and eventually emerge as a force on the other side of the ball. After waiting his turn behind a slew of talented offensive linemen, Thomas finally got his opportunity during the '96 season and blossomed into a star in 1997. Thomas was named first-team All-ACC as a senior and second-team All-American. He also was recognized as FSU's strongest player with a 550-pound bench press and an 1,180-pound leg press. Thomas was selected with the 11th pick in the 1998 NFL Draft, and he started for a decade for the Philadelphia Eagles.
