Originally Published: November 13, 2003

Rix still the starter at FSU

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By Doug Carlson
Special to ESPN.com
Judging by his past performances, expect junior quarterback Chris Rix to play well on Saturday against North Carolina State. In three years as Florida State's starter, he's made a habit of playing poorly in at least a couple of games a season and following up with lights-out performances in subsequent games.

Though Rix's two interceptions, lost fumble and numerous off-the-mark throws to open receivers were a central part of the Seminoles' loss to Clemson, coach Bobby Bowden said he ain't interested in changing quarterbacks (note: he didn't really say ain't, but we're pretty sure that's what he meant).

Backup Fabian Walker only played the final eight minutes of the game, but produced FSU's only touchdown on a perfectly thrown 71-yard pass to Chauncey Stovall. The two also hooked up on a 31-yard touchdown pass that was negated by an offensive pass interference call.

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