Florida State University -- Investigating Jameis Winston ... Over New Crab Excuse

Investigating Jameis Winston

... Over New Crab Excuse

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0422_jameis_winston_fsu_ncaa_gettyFlorida State University says Jameis Winston NEVER told them about his alleged "hook up" at Publix -- and says the school is now launching an investigation with the NCAA into the QB's fishy crab tale. 

FSU's Athletic Director Stan Wilcox just issued a statement saying, "We have become aware of statements made by Jameis Winston during a recent interview with Jim Harbaugh describing the circumstances of his alleged receipt of food from a local grocery store.

"The details disclosed by Winston in that interview were not previously known to the University.

"As is the case with all matters of this type, we will work in partnership with the NCAA to determine whether a violation occurred."

As TMZ Sports first reported, Publix says it conducted its own internal investigation into Winston's claims that an employee was giving him free stuff -- but found NO EVIDENCE to back up the QB's claims.

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