TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida State quarterback Chris Rix said he was worried about his father's health when he overslept and missed a final exam, leading to his suspension for the Nokia Sugar Bowl.

Florida State QB Chris Rix, a redshirt freshman almost benched by Bowden during the season, made the play of the day and wrist-flicked a pass that Javon Walker turned into a 77-yard touchdown to ...