College Career
Chris Rix is the first and only four year starter at quarterback (2001–2004) in the school's history under Bobby Bowden. Despite a severe ankle injury suffered early during his senior season, Rix ranks second in every major passing category at FSU. During Rix's career at Florida State, the Seminoles claimed 3 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) titles and appeared in 4 straight bowl games.
Rix had his most successful season in 2003 when he passed for 3,107 yards and 23 touchdowns. He ranks second in school history in passes attempted, completed, and touchdowns thrown. Rix missed the 2003 Sugar Bowl after he overslept and missed an exam, subsequently causing him to be suspended for the game.
Despite a promising start, including being named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) freshman of the year, his overall career was disappointing with respect to the high standards of the 2-time National Champion FSU program. Rix finished with a 25–11 record as a starting quarterback and was benched several times during his senior year. Rix lost to in-state rival the University of Miami five times during his career. He is the first quarterback to lose to the same team five times.
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