On The Bench: An FSU football podcast network
Episodes
Previewing FSU's offense: Building around J-Trav (X's and Noles)
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's the best strategy for FSU's offense this season given its personnel? A heavy dose of Jordan Travis, of course, but then what? Trey Rowland, Kev...
4-Star RB commitment, scrimmage scoop (X's and Noles, ft. Zach Blostein and Brendan Sonnone)
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is FSU getting in four-star running back commitment Sam Singleton? The fellas at X's and Noles break down his film with help from Zach Blostein, ...
1-on-1 with Darrick Yray: Get to know FSU football's General Manager
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State general manager Darrick Yray joined the program in a new role in February, and is charged with organizing a department that is the lifeb...
Camp Takeaways: Six days in, this team looks...good (OTB)
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State's first six days of preseason practice have us cautiously optimistic about the direction of the program. Nee and Sonnone get into our ob...
Commits and Camp Observations (X's and Noles, w/ Chris Nee and Brendan Sonnone)
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State is five days into preseason camp, giving us a sample size to explore some trends. What’s standing out about camp? What are perceived s...
Breaking down FSU's first preseason practice (X's and Noles)
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The fellas at X's and Noles share their observations from watching clips from FSU's first preseason practice...and they like what they see, including ...
Camp Takeaways: FSU Football. Is. Back!!!
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Preseason camp is already underway in Tallahassee as Florida State started its 2022 campaign on Wednesday evening. Chris Nee and Brendan Sonnone go ov...
1-on-1 with Matthew Quigley: FSU is making up ground in the NIL game
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State’s close to this past cycle’s Early Signing Period was a wake-up call to those on the periphery of the program. Getting organized and...
Bloodbath at the ACC Kickoff and FSU’s Camp Preview
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Football season is nearly among us. Florida State is looking to make a splash with a major recruiting event this week as it also starts preseason camp...
What to make of gains, and FSU's Most Important Players (X's & Noles)
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of the X's and Noles Podcast features the fellas at the Triple Option critiquing Brendan's 40 Most Important Players list. Then they...
1-on-1 with David Hale: The reality of conference realignment for FSU
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Noles247’s On The Bench podcast continues its 1-on-1 interview series with Trey Rowland as the interviewer extraordinaire sits down with ESPN’s Da...
EMERGENCY POD: Chris Parson does the inevitable, decommits from FSU (OTB)
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Parson, FSU's long-time quarterback pledge, decommitted from the Seminoles. The four-star's decision felt like an inevitability since FSU expand...
1-on-1 with Josh Pate: The national perception of FSU/Mike Norvell
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Pate, the host of 247Sports’ The Late Kick, is as informed and thoughtful of national host as you’ll find covering college football. He’s a...
FSU lands a true tackle as Lucas Simmons commits to the 'Noles
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State fended off Florida, USC, and Tennessee to land four-star offensive tackle prospect Lucas Simmons. The Top 150 recruit nationally is stil...
Desmond Ricks, Lucas Simmons buzz, and realignment perspective
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Desmond Ricks, one of the country's top recruits in 2024, says he no longer has contact with Florida State’s coaching staff. It’s a damning stat...
A Serious Summer
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We take a serious, no-nonsense approach of putting the Keldric Faulk commitment into context. How did the Seminoles land the four-star defensive end a...
Noles247 Court: Is Jordan Travis a Top 25 QB?
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is Jordan Travis a Top 25 QB nationally? The fellas at X's and Noles debate this topic, with the honorable Judge Trey presiding over the case. Kev tak...
A Faulk in The Road
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Keldric Faulk was down to four schools, including Florida State. But his decision was kept well under wraps, with his mom not even knowing what the fo...
Y2Trey: OTB/Noles247 adds Trey Rowland to the team!
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Baw gawd, that’s Trey Rowland’s theme music!!! The Noles247 staff got stronger today as we formally announce the addition of Trey Rowland. Florida...
Elite talent added on the OL, recapping the final OV weekend of June
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of On The Bench, we get a chance to have some fun in breaking down Florida State’s addition of offensive lineman Roderick Kearney. W...
Last recruiting weekend of June, an OL addition, and Failure to Launch
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
FSU's passing game hasn't worked out well in two years under Mike Norvell, a bit of a surprise given the offenses he produced at Memphis. Why haven't ...
Meet Jeff Culhane, the new voice for FSU athletics
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Culhane goes back to an interview with Gene Deckerhoff that he conducted 10 years ago at a radio station in Nebraska. Deckerhoff’s stories abou...
Teases, Chases, and Monday Brain Fog
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State enters an important stretch of June with recruiting as the 2022 roster is nearly complete, one official visit wrapped up, and a few more...
Emergency Pod: Ayyyyyyyyyo, bringing beef to the trenches
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State fended off Arkansas and Virginia Tech to land a late addition to the 2022 class in DT Ayobami Tifase. On The Bench breaks out an emergen...
Alright, alright, allllllright
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State had an eventful weekend on the recruiting trail, hosting six official visitors while also getting a pair of under-the-radar commitments....
Instant Reaction: Mike Martin Jr. out as FSU's baseball coach
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Martin Jr. is out as Florida State's baseball coach after an underwhelming and brief era as the program's head coach. The long-time assistant and...
Sunday Golds: Season Postmortem
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State’s baseball season ended this weekend in embarrassing fashion, with the Seminoles dropping two games in a row – with a 21-7 loss to A...
One of those days...
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The latest with Florida State’s quarterback recruiting includes a visit being set up for a top priority and commitment Chris Parson visiting elsewhe...
Quick recap of FSU's Elite Camp, ft. Bud Elliott
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The latest on QB Chris Parson. Some impressive standouts. And an overall look at the positions that were loaded and the ones that were lacking. Here a...
Defensive Coordinator Adam Fuller joins OTB!!!
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State defensive coordinator Adam Fuller joins On The Bench for a check-in on a few different topics. The aspect of this defense growing in c...
X’s and Noles is joining Noles247 (June Camp Preview)
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Noles247 is getting bigger. We’re bringing on Kevin Little and Adam Brown from the X’s and Noles YouTube channel – you’ll know them from The T...
Camp Season is Coming
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The long summer is nearly here. Florida State begins its busy month of June with an Elite Camp this weekend, followed by the Mega Camp, and then a sle...
QB Board Expansion
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State offered two quarterbacks this week, Brock Glenn and Rickie Collins. On The Bench delivers the scoop on why FSU decided to expand its q...
BIG MEECH!!!
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State landed a much-needed veteran offensive lineman, adding Charlotte transfer D’Mitri Emmanuel to the mix. Emmanuel is set to enroll ...
Making Moves: Rising Spear updates
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rising Spear, the collective dedicated to creating NIL opportunities for Florida State athletes, saw substantial growth in the last month. The collect...
Elite 11 intel, transfer prospects
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Blostein, after a dizzying travelday, returns from the Elite 11 regional in Nashville. He joins Brendan Sonnone on Noles247’s On The Bench podc...
Portal OL enter the picture, proof of concept needed at WR
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State expanded its offensive-line board via the transfer portal this past week. Charlotte’s D'Mitri Emmanuel entered the portal and is expec...
Portal deadline, the myth, and plane farts
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s officially May, which means we’re entering the belly of the beast: The offseason. This episode of On The Bench gets you into offseason mode a...
NFL Draft prospect Jermaine Johnson discusses his path to the draft & college career
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NFL Draft prospect & Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson joins 247Sports' Chris Hummer to discuss his path to the draft, his time in college, and some t...
Josh's last MAILBAG!!
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a special mailbag edition of Noles247. Members of Noles247 submitted their questions on the Unconquered message board and the expert...
Breaking down the Amarius Mims heartbreak
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Amarius Mims saga has come to an end. In a surprising twist, Mims has decided to return to Georgia. The guys at Noles247 are here to explain exact...
Scoop on UGA OT transfer Amarius Mims
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former 5-star and Georgia offensive tackle transfer Amarius Mims is currently on campus at Florida State for an official visit. The guys from Noles247...
Spring game breakdown & Amarius Mims transfer update
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a ton to cover this week On The Bench!! The Florida State spring game was on Saturday and the guys have a full breakdown of who stood out a...
Recruits flocking to Tallahassee for FSU spring game
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State will hold their annual spring game on Saturday in Tallahassee. Today on the podcast, the guys from Noles247 preview the weekend from a r...
The Triple Option/OTB mash-up
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Triple Option – the Xs and Os YouTube show dedicated to breaking down Florida State football – was kind enough to have On The Bench host Brend...
Listener Q&A with Rising Spear
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rising Spear – the organization dedicated to creating NIL opportunities for Florida State athletes – launched its revamped website earlier this we...
Inside Intel From FSU's Second Scrimmage
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State went inside on Saturday for its second scrimmage of the spring as nearby lightning caused a late change of plans. The guys at Noles247 ...
How’s my volume? Departures, additions, and more
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What a week for Florida State athletics. The program saw its women's soccer coach leave abruptly, announced a new coach for women's hoops, and adde...
Inside intel from FSU's first scrimmage
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State held its first scrimmage of the spring on Saturday. After talking to some sources, the guys at Noles247 sat down to discuss FSU's scrim...
Mid-spring recruiting breakdown
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spring break is over, the players and coaches are back in Tallahassee. Recruits are also back on campus at Florida State. Today's episode of On The Be...
Warpath has entered the chat
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week On The Bench is back with some big news for Florida State’s NIL efforts. Today, the company Warpath, powered by Dreamfield, is launching ...
Spring so far, and those who belong
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State is four practices into the spring and will be on break for the next week, so it’s the perfect time to reflect on what we’ve seen so ...
Spring has sprung
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the Bench recaps a hectic weekend for Florida State athletics, including the start of spring football and a massive group of visitors. You can subs...
FSU Spring Practice Kicks Off With Big Recruiting Weekend
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On The Bench is back with a two-part episode this week. In the first half of the show Josh Newberg and Zach Blostein preview Florida State's big visit...
ToD thoughts, catching up with Tony Tokarz
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got a jam-packed episode of On The Bench to get to today. First we recap Florida State’s open Tour of Duty as the winter conditioning progra...
Spring Mailbag!!
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The whole crew is back On The Bench today and we have a special Mailbag edition today. Questions were submitted from Noles247 members and the guys are...
Spring ball, and baseball, and softball, oh my
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On The Bench goes over the fast starts for softball and baseball as spring sports are off to the races. But first we begin previewing spring football ...
Kicking it with KCamp
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
KCamp was a favorite among Florida State Seminole fans due to his creative graphic designs for FSU recruits long before he was officially hired by the...
NIL rule changes slowed down, elite prospects lining up to visit
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are back for an all new On The Bench. Today the discussion begins around NIL rule changes. It looks like the NIL bill being passed through ...
Making sense of FSU's Signing Day, more off-field hires
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guys from Noles247 are back On The Bench to review Florida State's 2022 signing class. We weigh in on the Antavious Woody situation and what playe...
Instant Reaction to FSU's 2022 schedule
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ACC released its 2022 schedule on Monday evening. Nee and Sonnone sit down to give their initial thoughts on how FSU's 2022 schedule lays out, and...
Attached at the hip guy
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The whole team is On The Bench today to recap an exciting weekend at Florida State. Today we're talking recruiting, hoops, coaching contracts and more...
Grading Florida State's Transfer Portal Class
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are back On The Bench and today we're taking a closer look at Florida State's transfer portal haul. The Seminoles have brought in ten new tr...
Weekend recruiting wrap, passing on Pyburn, latest on coaching contracts
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It was another busy recruiting weekend in Tallahassee. The Florida State coaching staff hosted over a dozen 2023 prospects on campus this weekend. The...
Crushin' on Winston Wright and reliving The Thirsty Moose Club with Cam Mellor
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pro Football Network draft analyst Cam Mellor joins On The Bench to explain why he's bullish on FSU WR transfer addition Winston Wright. And speaking ...
Florida State beats Duke in OT so we're talking hoops!!!!
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State defeated No. 5 Duke, 79-78, in overtime on Tuesday evening at the Donald L. Tucker Center. RayQuan Evans, the king of clutch free thr...
Evaluating the Trey Benson take, and an insider weighs in on LB Tatum Bethune
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State added a commitment from RB transfer Trey Benson. It's a higher-risk, high-reward take with some clear upside as well as downside. What d...
New year, new recruits on campus, plus a transfer portal update
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend the Florida State coaching staff was busy hosting several top 2023 prospects on campus. The guys at Noles247 are here to break it all dow...
Newly named FSU OC Alex Atkins sits On the Bench
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A very special episode this week. The guys from On The Bench have the pleasure of interviewing FSU's new offensive coordinator, Alex Atkins. During t...
Evaluating Florida State's impressive transfer haul
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Florida State coaching staff has been relentless in their pursuit of impact players from the transfer portal. On Sunday night the Seminoles landed...
INSTANT REACTION: FSU lands the No. 1 DE transfer in America, Jared Verse
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Big news!!! Albany defensive end transfer Jared Verse has announced his commitment to Florida State. The highly coveted pass rusher will enroll at FSU...
Talking fundraising, football scheduling, NIL and more with new FSU AD Michael Alford
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State athletic director Michael Alford is in his first week on the job after moving over from his role as the CEO of Seminole Boosters. Alford...
Sorry for the wait.... we're back On The Bench!!
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a bit of a holiday break the crew from Noles247 is back On The Bench. There’s been a lot of happenings since our last show, so let’s catch ...
Travis Hunter flips but 'Noles still ranked No. 13 after dust settles on ESD
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are back On The Bench after a crazy Early Signing Day. The crew from Noles247 gives a thorough rundown and evaluation of each position. Get the la...
Will Kenny Dillingham leave for Oregon & the latest recruiting intel
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Signing Day is just about 48 hours away and things are starting to heat up. Rumors swirled on Sunday that FSU OC Kenny Dillingham could be taking a jo...
Rumor Mill: The latest on FSU's AD search and recruiting
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The offseason is underway for Florida State. The guys are On The Bench to talk about recent coaching change at FSU, the latest inside intel from the r...
FSU making a move at LB coach, new AD on the way too
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another busy episode of On The Bench this week. There's a lot to cover, invcluding the latest developments surrounding Chris Marve and the linebacker ...
OTB Recruiting MAILBAG 12/3
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recruiting season is here and the guys at Noles247 have all the scoop! But before we get into the latest recruiting developments, Chris Nee explains t...
Grading the 2021 season, transitioning to offseason and portal talk
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Instant Reaction: The Loss to UF is a macrocosm of the season
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The game didn't go exactly how Florida State fans were expecting. The Seminoles lose to the Gators 24-21 to wrap up the 2021 football season. The gu...
Rivalry Week Is Upon Us
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are back On The Bench today recapping the Boston College win last week and FSU’s upcoming rivalry game against the Florida Gators. Find ou...
Chaos everywhere except in Tallahassee Ft. Andy Staples, Manny Navarro
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A special coaching change edition of On The Bench. We are joined by two heavy-hitters from The Athletic, Andy Staples and Manny Navarro. But first, we...
'Noles win despite a second half comeback by BC and the ACC refs
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State wins their second ACC game in a row as they go to Boston and beat the Eagles 26-23. The Seminoles (5-6, 4-4 ACC) surged out to a 26-3 le...
Mini-Mailbag, More Recruiting Developments, and BC Preview
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a fun, easy-going episode of On The Bench as Florida State is shipping up to Boston in hopes of pulling off the win as a road underdog against ...
Explain Your Balls Ft. Bud Elliott, Steve Wiltfong, Andrew Ivins
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We brought out the big dogs of 247Sports recruiting to talk about the latest developments on the recruiting trail for the Florida State Seminoles. Th...
Quit is dead around here
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Monday morning and the whole crew is back On The Bench to talk about FSU’s big 31-28 win over their rival Miami on Saturday. Today we disc...
Instant Reaction to an Instant Classic, FSU beats Miami 31-28
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State upset Miami, 31-28, at Doak S. Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla. on Saturday and the guys are On The Bench to break it all down in...
Seminole Boosters CEO on facility upgrades, recruiting tools, and more
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The CEO of Seminole Boosters, Michael Alford, joined On The Bench this week to go over a myriad of topics regarding projects and fundraising efforts f...
Miami Preview, Big Recruiting Weekend, and Hoops is Back!
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State hosts rival Miami on Saturday. Watching on will be dozens of priority recruits, including Travis Hunter and Marvin Jones Jr. On The Benc...
Miami Hate Week & Monday Mailbag
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back On The Bench today to recap what they saw on the re-watch of NC State/FSU and then we get into the mailbag. All questions are submi...
McKenzie Milton and FSU's offense struggle in loss to NC State
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State lost 28-14 to NC State on Saturday afternoon at Doak S. Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla. The guys from Noles247 are here to bre...
Chubba We Hardly Knew Ye, NC State Preview
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode of On The Bench gets into the departure of Chubba Purdy and what that means fo the future of the quarterback room. Plus we discussi...
Big3 State Of The State ft. Thomas Goldkamp & David Lake
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a different OTB. Today we are joined by in-state rivals writers Thomas Goldkamp (Swamp247) and David Lake (InsideTheU) to talk about the Big3 ...
Heartbreak at Clemson, moving on and getting over
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are back On The Bench for one last recap of the Clemson game, one that FSU let slip out of their grasp on the road. We break it down after re-watch...
Instant Reaction: FSU falls short to Clemson & the refs
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State had their chances against Clemson on Saturday. But they couldn’t convert on a few key plays and also had several calls go against the...
FSU vs. Clemson a 50/50 toss up, who woulda thought??
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are back On The Bench this week previewing this week's ACC rivalry game against Clemson. Can FSU win it?? Our guys think it's possible. It w...
Feeling good about FSU football with a UMass preface
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a blowout win over UMass, the guys are back On The Bench to talk about FSU's performance, what it means and which young guys stood out. The 'No...
'Noles cover, extend 3 game win streak with Clemson up next
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The crew from Noles247 is back with an Instant Reaction podcast to Florida State’s 59-3 win over UMass. The Seminoles extend their win streak to th...
Mid-season reflection, the latest on Travis Hunter and Sam McCall
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State hits the bye week with a two-game win streak. The guys at Noles247 are here to talk a ton of recruiting and give their honest assessmen...
Mike Norvell is making beleivers out of us
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Florida State Seminoles are on a two game win streak after taking down North Carolina over the weekend. We're On The Bench to break down what went...