Bowden: Florida St. tailback Jermaine Thomas likely starter against Boston College

Bowden: TB Thomas likely to start against BC

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Jermaine Thomas is running again with the first team at Florida State.

Coach Bobby Bowden said Wednesday the sophomore tailback likely will have the starting assignment when the Seminoles visit Boston College on Saturday.

Thomas started the opener against Miami, but has just 10 carries the last three games as Florida State coaches rotate their backs in hopes of finding someone to take the top job. Ty Jones has started the last three games.

Thomas enjoyed a successful freshman year when he gained 482 yards and averaged seven yards per carry.

In last week’s 17-7 loss to South Florida, Thomas carried for 15 yards early in the game, but didn’t touch the ball again.