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Injuries thinning out FSU safeties

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Florida State may be forced to turn to a third-string safety Saturday against Syracuse, since injuries are slowing the Seminoles&#39; top two players at the position.<br> <br> Starter Pat Watkins missed some of Thursday&#39;s workout; he hurt his left shoulder Wednesday by colliding awkwardly with a teammate during a scrimmage. Watkins, the secondary&#39;s only returning starter from last year, is third on the team with 17 tackles and has one interception.<br> <br> ``He was limited out there,&#39;&#39; defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews said.<br> <br> Backup Roger Williams has also been slowed since the preseason by a nagging muscle pull in his left leg. Williams has six tackles in three games.<br> <br> That could mean more action for freshman third-teamer Kenny Ingram, who has played in all three games, but has only four tackles.<br> <br> (Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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