On The Bench: An FSU football podcast network
Episodes
Instant Reaction: It's over.
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys as they sit down and give their thoughts following the Florida loss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit...
OTB: A win, what to do at QB and OC talk
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State is coming off its second win of the season! We get to rejoice over the Seminoles finding their first victory since September while divin...
OTB: Winning Instant Reaction
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reacting to Florida State's victory over Charleston Southern. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...
OTB: How will we know if FSU had a good offseason?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FSU is about to embark on an offseason that will determine if Mike Norvell can turn this thing around. How will we know if the Seminoles were successf...
OTB: The QB Shuffle and the need for the NFL-ification of FSU's front office
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State lost quarterback Tramell Jones, but seems like it will replace him with a higher-graded prep prospect in Carter Smith. That's the jumpin...
OTB: ‘When change is necessary’ and you’re Monken me crazy
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is Florida State looking for in its new offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator? On The Bench gathers our thoughts after a chaotic ...
OTB: Instant Reaction to MAJOR coaching changes at FSU
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State has finally made changes to its coaching staff. Head coach Mike Norvell announced on Sunday afternoon that he had fired three of his ass...
OTB: Smackdown in South Bend
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State travelled to South Bend and got embarrassed yet again. The X's and Noles boys are here to break it all down. To learn more about liste...
OTB: Sweeping Change
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State keeps playing games, and keeps regressing. The consistent backslide leads us to an obvious conclusion: Change, significant change, is n...
OTB: North Carolina instant reaction
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Giving our thoughts immediately following yet another loss for Mike Norvell and the Florida State Seminoles. To learn more about listener data and o...
OTB: What do it mean?
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
1-7 Florida State is looking for their second win of the 2024 football season this weekend when they host North Carolina. The Noles247 crew is more fo...
OTB: A Messy Instant Reaction
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State has suffered yet another defeat and became the first team in 70 years to go from perfect to 1-7. Trey and CoachAB give their thoughts im...
OTB: Miami Hate Week...Yay
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FSU's depressing season is probably about to get a lot worse with the Seminoles sitting at three-touchdown underdogs entering Miami Hate Week. Our epi...
OTB: Rock Bottom Instant Reaction
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rock Bottom again? Welp here we go again. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-polic...
OTB: Sod game at Duke? + Latest recruiting developments
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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OTB: Sigh, it's the Mid-Season Check-In
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FSU is midway through a 2024 campaign that we'd like to forget. But alas, we dive into trying to figure out what the heck has gone wrong and whether i...
OTB: A building Brock, The Duke of Doak, and more
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why did it take so long to make the switch to Brock Glenn and was the wait worth it? This episode of On The Bench focuses heavily not just on QB pla...
OTB: Clemson Instant Reaction
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Giving our instant thoughts to another embarrassing outcome for Florida State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht...
OTB: Happy Brocktoberfest
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FSU is going with Brock Glenn against Clemson. Will that make a marked changed in the offense with DJ Uiagalelei sidelined? We go over expectations fo...
A Bloody Buy or Sonnone
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State is 1-4. We play Buy or Sonnone to either push through the pain or embrace it, whichever you prefer. The OTB crew goes over our thoughts ...
OTB Instant Reaction: Dominated in Dallas
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hop on the bench with the X's and Noles trio to vent about the embarassing SMU loss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vis...
OTB: 1-0 this week!
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State won its first game of the 2024 football season on Saturday when the Seminoles took on California inside Doak Campbell Stadium. We get to...
Winning Season: Cal Instant Reaction
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the X's and Noles trio as they jump "On the Bench" and react to the Florida State victory over Cal. To learn more about listener data and our p...
OTB: MAILBAG!!! ACC scuttlebutt, fixes, and king for a day
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nee, Zach, and Brendan wade through the waters of FSU's 0-3 start. This isn't a look at how FSU got here as much as it's an exploration of what needs ...
OTB: 0-3... Case for a QB change
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the On The Bench podcast, Brendan Sonnone, Chris Nee and Zach Blostein dive into discussion on the state of the FSU Football progra...
Instant Reaction: FSU drops another to Memphis 20-12
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State dropped a home matchup against Mike Norvell's former team, the Memphis Tigers. The X's and Noles guys hop on to discuss the game and wha...
OTB: Memphis Game Preview, Decommitments + New Offers
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the On The Bench podcast, Brendan Sonnone, Chris Nee and Zach Blostein speak on a variety of topics related to Florida State foo...
Welp 2.0 | FSU is 0-2 and bad, really bad
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FSU is lost and there doesn't seem like a clear fix in sight. This episode of On The Bench dives into the many issue plaguing the Seminoles. What to d...
OTB: A Labor Day Letdown
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a must win game, Florida State put one of their worst performances on the field. Things are spiraling and we are trying to find the answers in the ...
'Nole Thy Enemy: Boston College
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to look for against athletic QB Thomas Castellanos and Boston College. Trey Rowland hosts, Dane Draper teaches. 'Nole Thy Enemy is back! To lea...
Welp, now what?
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to make sense out of the lack of physicality FSU displayed in Ireland, Chris Nee and Brendan Sonnone break down the Seminoles' opening loss to ...
Instant Reaction: FSU falls to GT 24-21
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kev, AB, and Trey hop on to break down Florida State's opening loss to Georgia Tech To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi...
OTB: Football is among us! WRs ascending, Recruiting lull and Previewing FSU vs.GT
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a final looks at Florida State's offseason developments and preview the challenges Georgia Tech offers in this episode of On The Bench. Y...
OTB: A Roundtable of Wins and Losses
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Noles247 crew jumped on together to take a look at the 2024 Florida State football schedule. To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...
OTB: 2024 Team Draft, The Landing Stickers vs. The Box Checkers
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time again. The Landing Stickers take on The Box Checkers as Nee and Sonnone split the Florida State roster in half to see who can assemb...
Mid-Camp Check-In: POSITION BY POSITION TAKEAWAYS!!!!!!
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What areas do we feel better about than we did going into camp? What's still an area of concern? Chris Nee and Brendan Sonnone, from a porch in Jackso...
OTB: What we know about this FSU team one week into camp
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's standing out about Florida State, so far, this preseason camp? We go over the areas of confidence and concern in this OTB. Dane Draper, Chris...
OTB: Football...is...back! (Camp Preview)
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Preseason camp begins for Florida State on Wednesday. On The Bench prepares you for the month ahead with a thorough breakdown of projections, expec...
OTB: Nee gets shut out at ACC Kickoff, a sassy commissioner, and giggles
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nee raised his hand four times to ask commissioner Jim Phillips a question at ACC Kickoff, but to no avail. That's our starting point as Nee and Sonno...
OTB: Stacking the WR Board, a TEAse, and more
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State recorded a major win on the recruiting trail this weekend with the addition of four-star WR Daylan McCutcheon. That’s our starting poi...
Which underclassmen on FSU's roster are we betting on both short and long term?
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Claims are staked as OTB battles over which first or second-year players on FSU's roster are the guys we most believe in. Dane, Zach, and Brendan bi...
OTB: 40 Most Important Players. The Top 10
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude the countdown of this year's 40 Most Important Players on Florida State's roster in this episode of On The Bench. Trey, Kev, and Coach...
OTB: What to make of linebacker recruititng
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State went 0-3 on its top linebacker targets this summer, with Tavion Wallace's shocking choice to pick Arkansas over FSU, Georgia, and UF hig...
OTB: Premium Positions, Premium Commitments
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State's recruiting efforts are in full swing, with the Seminoles landing four blue-chip commitments within the last week and more likely on t...
OTB: 19 OVs, commit draft, and people care about recruiting again!
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How many members from this giant OV weekend will end up committing to Florida State? Who's the most likely visitor to end up in this class? Is recru...
OTB: 40 Most Important Players breakdown, 20-11
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OTB is back and breaking down the next tier of players in the Top 40. This time we look at players 20-11 and Zach tries to explain why he hates guards...
OTB: Solo Sonnone, in a good spot, and (almost) burning down the house
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A massive recruiting weekend is about to kick off for Florida State, with the Seminoles hosting 19 official visitors among a list of three five-star o...
OTB: Recruiting is heating up for Florida State
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trey Rowland and Zach Blostein sit on the bench today to chat for over an hour about a variety of recruiting topics today. We break down seven of FSU'...
OTB: 40 Most Important Players breakdown, 30-21
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Debates commence with the Dane Draper joining the X's and Noles crew as the quartet breaks down 30-21 on our composite list of Florida State's 40 Most...
OTB: OVs, Omaha, and a subpar wingspan
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A trip to Omaha awaits the baseball team while football is holding it down in-town with an Elite Camp and major OVs. We dive into both baseball and re...
OTB: An elite Elite Camp
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Camp Season is officially here, as is Official Visit Season. With a sped-up recruiting calendar, Noles247 takes a look at its impact on Florida State’...
OTB: WHOA! The countdown of FSU’s 40 Most Important Players begins
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our annual countdown of FSU's 40 Most Important Players has started. We dive into the beginning parts of the list, with Sonnone joining the X's and No...
OTB: Bud Elliott talks Florida State in EA Sports CFB 25 | OTB
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
247Sports/CBSSports analyst Bud Elliott had a recent opportunity to play EA Sports' New CFB25 video game. Today, he takes some time to share insight i...
OTB: MAILBAG!
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an offseason MAILBAG episode of On The Bench. We get into the idea of Florida State’s recruiting ceiling/cap and approach (it results in a le...
OTB: ACC Spring Meetings, no good answers
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While the spring meetings themselves were uneventful, the ACC doesn't seem to have good answers for an untenable situation. Chris Nee and Brendan Sonn...
OTB: A warm pat on the back, and The Great Ricardo Louis Blunder of 2024
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State is making movement in the Transfer Portal, adding athletic linebacker Cam Riley while also getting defensive back Omarion Cooper back a...
OTB: FSU's draft success, Portal developments (and non-developments)
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State had 10 players selected in this year's NFL Draft, leading to some funny and emotional moments. The On The Bench crew goes over their fav...
OTB: Draft Day!
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We emptied the bench to preview the upcoming NFL Draft. Join Brendan Sonnone, CoachAB, and Clay Fink as they deep dive into Florida State's prospects....
OTB: It’s. A. Showcase…Narrowing the Portal Options
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State concluded spring camp this weekend, including its annual Spring Showcase (don’t call it a game). On The Bench delivers some thoughts o...
Spring Showcase instant reaction
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the boys from X's and Noles as they hop on the bench and break down the Spring Showcase. To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...
OTB: Gone Portaling
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are Florida State's position of needs and how much room will the Seminoles have to make moves when the Transfer Portal window opens up on Tuesday...
OTB: President of the ____ Fan Club
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Nole247 crew does a mid-spring check-in as we stake our claim for some of our favorite players on Florida State's roster. Then we get to recruit...
A Classic Position-by-Position Breakdown!!!
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Nee and Brendan Sonnone get into a good, old fashioned position-by-position breakdown of FSU's roster after four days of spring camp. We get int...
Legacy Weekend: Takeaways and insights into FSU's most important recruiting event of the spring
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Legacy Weekend featured a strong slate of visitors, making it the most important recruiting even of the spring for Florida State. Zach Blostein and Da...
OTB: Spring Practice Begins!
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spring has sprung in Tallahassee as Florida State’s spring camp is underway. When did we start calling spring practice “spring camp?” Well, we...
🏀 NCAA Tournament preview spectacular 🔥 Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander pick every game in their brackets - Eye on College Basketball podcast
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want more college hoops insight and bracket advice? Download and follow the Eye on College Basketball podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywher...
OTB: Previewing FSU’s defensive personnel, completing the Raven Pyramid
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State will field a new-look defense when spring ball starts in a few days. It will lack experience, but could make up for it with athleticism ...
OTB: Previewing FSU's Offensive Personnel, Potential Usage Under DJU, and More
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State's offense was good last season, but it fell short of great despite some top-tier personnel. The reasons for not maximizing the talent...
OTB: Pod with Papuchis ft. John Papuchis (plus recruiting talk with the youngins)
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FSU special teams coordinator John Papuchis joins OTB to discuss the development of several defensive ends, the significance of the edge defenders FSU...
OTB: 'The old-man stride' ft. Alex Atkins
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State offensive coordinator Alex Atkins joins On The Bench to go over some elements of the offense ahead of spring practice. From a veteran ...
OTB: 'We’ve got speed everywhere' ft. FSU DC Adam Fuller
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State defensive coordinator Adam Fuller joins the show. He details why he's excited to coach up this group of defenders entering spring practi...
OTB: ToD Takeaways
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State's Tour of Duty access yielded some fun datapoints to absorb and analyze as we starting to get an idea of what this 2024 squad could loo...
OTB: Magic hats, potato tossing, and Combine dominance
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Braden Fiske dominates the NFL Scouting Combine. A summer signing period? Zach's magic act. And hapless attempts to predict this year's King of the S...
Felonious, changes to the recruiting calendar, and FSU's new-look offense
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest in Florida State's lawsuit with the ACC involves ESPN weighing in. We get into what that means to begin this episode of On The Bench, and t...
Offseason Mailbag! Vol. 1
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We dive into our first MAILBAG of the offseason as Florida State is about a month away from spring practice. How does FSU's offensive pieces fit toget...
OTB: Amaree Williams commits, Junior Day takeaways, lawsuits, and more
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sifting through Florida State’s recruiting efforts during the last three weeks of Junior Days as well as diving into the commitment of four-star 202...
OTB: Battle Miami and Junior Day No. 2
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State is onto the 2025 recruiting cycle. That means junior days and visits in the winter. The Seminoles hosted their second Junior Day of the...
OTB: FSU's 2024 Schedule Release; Full Breakdown, Wins and Losses (Buys or Sonnones)
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does Florida State's schedule shape up for 2024? It's not a particularly daunting opponent slate on paper, and the schedule sets up nicely for ...
Junior Day Recap and Crystal Ball(s)
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State put together its first Junior Day of the recruiting cycle. Who was on-hand and which recruits do you need to get to know? Zach Blostein ...
Norvell locked in, Top 3 Portal Class, and BoS
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State locked up Mike Norvell for the foreseeable future, making him one of the highest paid head coaches in the country while also making a...
OTB: NCAA Violations, Norvell-Alabama talk, and transfer commits
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of On The Bench focuses on two major talking points during a pivotal moment for Florida State’s football program. We begin with a ru...
OTB: FSU building up its Transfer Portal class
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State has, at this moment, put together a Top 5 class in the Transfer Portal. The emphasis on quality while blending experienced players with...
The Portal heats up
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State's Portal efforts are kicking into high gear during a pivotal week. The Seminoles secured their signal caller in DJ Uiagalelei and are...
Instant Reaction and Look Ahead after the Orange Bowl
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State fell to UGA in the Orange Bowl. The X's and Noles guys to hop on to discuss the future of the program. To learn more about listener da...
An emergency OTB for an emergency BOT meeting; Recruiting trends
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State's quest to exit the ACC could take a step forward with an upcoming Board of Trustees meeting. On The Bench dives into the significance o...
OTB: The latest on portal QBs, pursuit of a legacy, pre ESP Buy or Sonnone
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State hosted transfer quarterbacks Cameron Ward and DJ Uiagalelei this week, and Noles247 has the intel on both recruitments as the Seminoles ...
OTB: Don’t call me ‘Boss, Chief’, D-I-G-G-S, the undesirable flip pick, and Fat Joker
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation on NIL as it applies to Florida State and the college-football landscape starts off a show full of recruiting info and analysis. On T...
OTB: Quarterback Puzzle Pieces
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State is in a bit of a moving week. No real major developments above the surface in terms of commitments, but parts are moving as we’re near...
Portal Madness
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of On The Bench is all about the Transfer Portal, recruiting, and the happenings with Patrick Payton. It's recorded on Wednesday morning,...
OTB, Nee Unleashed: 'Unjust, Unfair, and Disgusting'
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Nee is unleashed as he and Trey Rowland process the snub to end all snubs. First they're joined by Ingram Smith to provide an update on the supp...
FSU got robbed [NSFW]
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reacting to a historical snub as undefeated FSU is left out of the College Football Playoff. Some salty language. To learn more about listener data ...
Instant Reaction: FSU is an undefeated ACC Champion (NSFW)
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State answered the call. With their backs against the wall and their third-string true freshman QB FSU's defense stepped up and had the game o...
'Nole Thy Enemy: FSU vs. Louisville, ACC Championship Game
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dane Draper and Trey Rowland preview FSU's upcoming opponent: No. 14 Louisville. A look into Louisville's playmakers (are they healthy?), their scheme...
OTB: The Council, Major Awards, and the ACCCG
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We size up FSU's ACCCG opponent (Louisville), go over some Crystal Balls, and discuss early Portal developments in this episode of On The Bench. You c...
OTB: Not the Sod, 12-0, and they get it done
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State outclassed the Gators in The Swamp, beating Florida 24-15 on Saturday. It wasn't always pretty, but this team -- as it has all season --...
Instant Reaction: FSU Survives the Swamp (NSFW)
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach AB, Kev, and Trey hop on to discuss Florida State Football's road victory against the Florida Gators. Tags: Mike Norvell Billy Napier Jordan Tr...
'Nole Thy Enemy: FSU at UF, Opponent Preview
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dane and Trey cap off the regular season by previewing FSU's rival, the Florida Gators. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices ...
OTB: Tate at QB1, who steps up for FSU, and keys vs. UF
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How will FSU build its offense around Tate Rodemaker and who needs to step up around him? These are some of the questions we ponder on this episode of...
OTB: The remarkable college career and legacy of Jordan Travis
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Travis' gruesome injury will stick with us for some time, but we focus on the great moments the QB delivered in this episode of On The Bench. ...
OTB: North Alabama Instant Reaction
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin, Trey, and CoachAB do their best to digest the Jordan Travis injury and Tate Rodemaker's play against North Alabama. To learn more about liste...