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It was the third significant personnel loss for the Seminoles this year. Their most heralded defensive player and top pass rusher, Brandon Jenkins, suffered a broken foot in the first game that ended his season. A month before the season began, starting cornerback and punt return specialist Greg Reid was dismissed by Fisher for violating team policy.
Thompson was part of Florida State's all-senior backfield that included fullback Lonnie Pryor and Manuel.
"I was just hoping he'd get up," Manuel said.
James Wilder Jr., will start in Thompson's place on Saturday against Duke (6-2, 3-1) with Devonta Freeman sharing playing time at tailback. The two sophomores have combined to rush for 656 yards and 10 touchdowns this season while Pryor has run for 169 yards and six scores.
"You have to move on," Fisher said Monday. "This game is very unforgiving."
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