The two were arguing over the correct amount of spice to use in the dish when Thompson armed himself with a wooden board, followed by Halley grabbing a knife. Thompson then grabbed a knife and slashed Halley, police said.

Halley portrayed Osceola onfield at FSU from 2004 to 2007. He died Thursday.

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