On The Bench: An FSU football podcast network
Episodes
Meet LB coach Chris Marve: A teacher turned coach
02 Mar 2020
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Meet FSU OL coach Alex Atkins: How to evaluate offensive linemen
01 Mar 2020
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Meet FSU OC Kenny Dillingham: A true competitor, Harry Potter housing and more
28 Feb 2020
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Meet FSU DE coach/ST coordinator John Papuchis: Leaving home and the grind
27 Feb 2020
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Meet FSU DB coach Marcus Woodson: 'Why not FSU?'
26 Feb 2020
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Meet FSU DC Adam Fuller: Pencils, Coffee and Defensive Philosophies
25 Feb 2020
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Meet Coach David 'YAC' Johnson: Building trust on the recruiting trail
23 Feb 2020
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FSU running backs coach and recruiting coordinator David 'YAC' Johnson explains his philosophy on the recruiting trail, FSU's presence in Miami-Dade C...
Lytton leaves, Jennings falls and Justus Reed shares his journey
20 Feb 2020
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Meet and Greet, a Meltdown and More
18 Feb 2020
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TOUR OF DUTY
14 Feb 2020
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BUDDDDDDDDDDDD, recruiting trends and more
12 Feb 2020
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Tank Top U, NSD recap and boxes checked for Godzilla (Episode 195)
07 Feb 2020
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QB guru evaluates FSU’s additions under Mike Norvell (Episode 194)
04 Feb 2020
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A commit during the pod, recapping the last OV weekend (Episode 193)
03 Feb 2020
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Staring Out the Window, Voles and Better in Metter (Episode 192)
31 Jan 2020
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Meet the man who's on the comeback trail, former FSU RB Karlos Williams (Episode 191)
29 Jan 2020
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The Warm Fuzzies, Recruiting Marathon and More (Episode 190)
27 Jan 2020
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Five-Star Explorations, Junior Day, OVs and More (Episode 189)
23 Jan 2020
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The swagger and love of new FSU DB coach Marcus Woodson, ft. Charles James II (Episode 188)
22 Jan 2020
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Rushing, I hardly knew ye (Episode 187)
21 Jan 2020
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One down, Two to go (Episode 186)
20 Jan 2020
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Pine needles, pools and previewing official visits (Episode 185)
16 Jan 2020
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Roster Moves, First Impressions and Neat-O (Episode 184)
10 Jan 2020
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So far, so ____? (Episode 183)
06 Jan 2020
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Norvell completes first staff, big additions and more (Episode 182)
03 Jan 2020
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FSU coach Mike Norvell joins OTB!!! (Episode 181)
19 Dec 2019
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FSU coach Mike Norvell joins OTB to recap the additions at QB, the whirlwind recruitment of Chubba Purdy, his recruiting strategy moving forward and r...
The coaching origins of Mike Norvell, ft. Todd Graham (Episode 180)
17 Dec 2019
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Learn about Mike Norvell's rise in the coaching industry, through friend and mentor Todd Graham. To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...
Recapping Coach Norvell’s first OV weekend at FSU (Episode 179)
15 Dec 2019
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Intel, takeaways and more from being on the bench for Mike Norvell's first weekend hosting official visits at FSU. To learn more about listener data...
Previewing THE FIRST OV WEEKEND of the Norvell Era (Episode 178)
13 Dec 2019
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Mike Norvell, in his first full weekend as FSU's head coach, is set to host a major slew of recruits. To learn more about listener data and our priv...
So long Sims, Hello _____? (Episode 177)
11 Dec 2019
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Jeff Sims is no longer a part of FSU's recruiting class. Where does FSU go from here at QB? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practi...
Norvell is a ‘Nole (Episode 176)
09 Dec 2019
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Recapping FSU’s hire of Mike Norvell, a hectic hiring process and what’s up on the recruiting trail now that a coach is in place. To learn more...
Get to know FSU candidate Mike Norvell, ft. Mark Giannotto
06 Dec 2019
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If you were not sold on Memphis coach Mike Norvell as a possible coach at Florida State, perhaps Mark Giannotto (columnist for The Commercial Appeal) ...
PANIC DAY!!! (EPISODE 174)
05 Dec 2019
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OTB: Approaching ‘Panic Day’...and beyond? (Episode 173)
03 Dec 2019
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FSU’s coaching search could go into the weekend. Here’s the latest on what we’re hearing... To learn more about listener data and our privacy...
FSU making a play for Franklin? (Episode 172)
26 Nov 2019
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Examining Florida State's pursuit of Penn State coach James Franklin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://ww...
FSU Coaching Search: Big Game Hunting, The Other Stoops and The Floor (Episode 171)
23 Nov 2019
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FSU looks to be narrowing down candidates in its coaching search. On The Bench crosses one candidate off its hot board in a move that points to FSU go...
The Scoop on some top candidates (Episode 170)
21 Nov 2019
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We go over some of the Plan B options for FSU, and what we're hearing about these candidates To learn more about listener data and our privacy pract...
Coaching Search Q&A (Episode 169)
18 Nov 2019
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FSU’s pursuit of Bob Stoops, Plan Bs, Odell and more (Episode 168)
14 Nov 2019
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Welcome to another episode of On The Bench, Coaching Search Edition 2.0. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://...
The scoop on Stoops, latest on FSU's coaching search (Episode 167)
07 Nov 2019
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EMERGENCY POD: FSU fires Willie Taggart, what's next? (Episode 166)
03 Nov 2019
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‘An uninspired mess’...Taggart’s last stand? (Episode 165)
03 Nov 2019
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Is Taggart in ‘must-win’ territory vs. Miami? (Episode 164)
31 Oct 2019
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FSU and Miami are both 4-4, but this game carries plenty of intrigue for the Seminoles...on and off the field. To learn more about listener data and...
FSU takes step forward vs. Syracuse (Episode 163)
28 Oct 2019
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FSU's 35-17 win over Syracuse featured numerous positives. Now a bigger test for Willie Taggart and his team looms as the Seminoles prepare for rival ...
Addressing Taggart rumors, puzzling game management (Episode 162)
21 Oct 2019
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QB/Anger Management (Episode 161)
17 Oct 2019
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FSU enters game at Wake Forest with some questions at quarterback. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.au...
Outclassed by Clemson (again), building for the future (Episode 160)
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FSU fell to Clemson 45-14 and was never competitive in the contest. OTB talks about not letting the loss linger, how FSU can realistically close the t...
FSU. Clemson. Let’s see how much FSU has grown (Episode 159)
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FSU heads into this week’s contest at Clemson as a historic underdog. Will the ‘Noles cover the 27-point spread? We think it’s easy money… T...
What the heck is a chop block? Clemson tales, ft. Freddie Stevenson (Episode 148)
09 Oct 2019
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Former FSU fullback Freddie Stevenson did the dirty work during his four years with the Seminoles. He started 20+ games, won a national title, and pla...
This feels good! (Episode 157)
29 Sep 2019
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Recapping FSU's 31-13 win over NC State after re-watching the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a...
SWAG SURFIN!
26 Sep 2019
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F.L.Y.'s Swag Surfin' is played before every FSU home game. The creators of the pre-kickoff anthem explain how they created the song that is now playe...
I Swag, I Surf (Episode 155)
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a highly controversial day for Sonnone, we take a step back to recap SwagSurfinGate before getting into how Willie Taggart's gamesmanship ahead ...
Hooray for Hornibrook, the defense is Leavittating (Episode 154)
22 Sep 2019
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Making sense of the QB play, personnel changes...and we like it, we like it a lot (Episode 153)
19 Sep 2019
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Some are clamoring for a change at FSU's QB position...is it too soon? We go over the narratives surround James Blackman and Alex Hornibrook, plus b...
Are we dealing in moral victories? (Episode 152)
16 Sep 2019
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Recapping FSU’s heartbreaking 31-24 loss at No. 25 Virginia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy...
Like it or Leavitt, Can FSU pull off the upset? (Episode 151)
12 Sep 2019
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FSU has a pivotal game against UVA coming up. What would a win mean for the Seminoles? And how much would a loss add to a downward spiral? Plus, we ad...
This win feels like a loss (Episode 150)
08 Sep 2019
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FSU squeaked out a 45-44 overtime win over Louisiana-Monroe. So why does it feel more like a loss than a win To learn more about listener data and o...
Intricacies of the 3-4, what FSU must do better on D, ft. Patrick Burnham (Episode 149)
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What went wrong for FSU's defense against Boise State? Quite a bit. But that doesn't mean some of the issues cannot be fixed. We welcome The Osceola's...
It's been a weird week (Episode 148)
04 Sep 2019
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It's been a weird week from the optics standpoint for FSU, from Hydrategate to recovering from the Boise State loss. To learn more about listener da...
The Day After, A Somber Sunday (Episode 147)
01 Sep 2019
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Florida State, internally, viewed its season opener against Boise State as somewhat of a Super Bowl. Winning would’ve set an overwhelmingly positive...
THE 2019 FSU season preview EXTRAVAGANZA (Episode 146)
29 Aug 2019
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Florida State experts flood On The Bench to preview the Seminoles’ 2019 campaign. Local and national media members, celebrities and more join the sh...
QB1 (Episode 145)
26 Aug 2019
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FSU announced James Blackman as its starting quarterback on Sunday evening. The gang at OTB reacts to Blackman officially being named QB1. To learn ...
WHITE NUMBERS, a hungry defense, ft. Bryant McFadden and TaReef KnockOut (Episode 144)
24 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Former Florida State standout Bryant McFadden sees a newfound hunger from the Seminoles' secondary. He shares why he's optimistic about the future, wh...
The perception of FSU recruiting and heartbreak, ft. 247Sports' John Garcia Jr. (143)
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FSU enters the 2019 campaign with a Top 10 recruiting class. It's an impressive feat coming off a 5-7 season, and it points to what Willie Taggart can...
Nerding out, The Briles Effect, and don't put diesel in your car (ft. David Hale)
22 Aug 2019
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How much better will Florida State be in 2019? ESPN's David Hale joins OTB to explain his research on what the analytics say about FSU's potential gro...
Meet Boise State, Debunking Blue Myths, ft. B.J. Rains (Episode 141)
21 Aug 2019
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Florida State is less than two weeks away from its 2019 season opener against Boise State. To get you familiar with the Seminoles’ Game 1 opponent, ...
The basics of Kendal Briles' Iso Offense, ft. Aaron Avery (Episode 140)
20 Aug 2019
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Veer and Shoot. Space and Pace. The Isolation Offense. It goes by different names, but its origin -- or at least its proliferation throughout college ...
Sipping on that Kool-Aid, Ohhhhhh Yeeeaaahhhh (Episode 139)
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FSU is confident that its offense will be markedly better this season. We're hearing that enough to the point where we're starting to buy in on a majo...
FSU OC Kendal Briles gushes over skill players and Randy Clements (Episode 138)
19 Aug 2019
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Florida State offensive coordinator Kendal Briles sat down with members of the media for nearly 20 minutes to preview the 2019 season. FSU's new OC ...
The Taggart Timeline, ft. Joey Knight (Episode 137)
18 Aug 2019
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Willie Taggart has "seen this movie before" when it comes to building a program. Past experiences at Western Kentucky, USF and Oregon give him confi...
Goodbye IMG, we hardly knew ye; A new Top 10 (Episode 136)
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State is more than halfway through preseason camp, and the Seminoles are starting to figure some things out. Sometimes that clarity can be rea...
ALL THE RUNNING BACK COMMITS; a stray Ring, Ring (Episode 135)
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State is rolling on the recruiting trail. The Seminoles, a week after landing Jaylan Knighton, landed another four-star running back commit:...
Camp Observations (Episode 134)
05 Aug 2019
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FSU is four days into preseason camp. The team is still very much so a work in progress, but trends are becoming clear and positions are already becom...
Ring, Ring; Ring, Ring; Ring, Ring; Ring, Ring; Ring, Ring (Episode 133)
29 Jul 2019
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What a weekend for Florida State. The Seminoles exit Sunday with three public commits from the Saturday Night Live recruiting event, and two more are ...
It’s Saturday Night Live! (Episode 132)
25 Jul 2019
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Chris Nee and Josh Newberg have worked for weeks to put together an extensive list of visitors for SNL, and the two hop on the bench to share their in...
Meet: 'The Focused One'
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State’s branding decisions have been scrutinized, by some, in recent years. Remember the “Keep This Chief” movement when FSU updated its...
Is it really a QB 'competition'? Gauging the gains, SNL sneak peek and more (Episode 130)
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FSU coach Willie Taggart said James Blackman will get the initial first-team reps to begin preseason camp, but he expects Alex Hornibrook to compete f...
Two commits, the Berg Bump and a sneak peak at SNL (Episode 129)
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State landed two key commitments during our time off, so we’re playing catch-up in the latest episode of On The Bench. Newberg, Nee and Sonn...
The Broke Nevin Shapiro
11 Jul 2019
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Noles247 Analyst Josh Newberg sits down with long time Florida State fan and comedian Benji Brown for this one-on-one interview. Brown reminisces ov...
June Gloom: A month-long reality check for FSU? (Episode 127)
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is it time to panic for FSU? Not yet, but a slow month of recruiting in June shows how small the margin for error is for the Seminoles moving forwar...
Beyond the blame game, Summer recruiting slows down in June, A trio of FSU crystal balls
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Voices lend themselves to the end of Jimbo Fisher's tenure at FSU, although the most noteworthy development in an in-depth Bleacher Report article cou...
High priority prospects make their way to FSU (Episode 125)
17 Jun 2019
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Florida State had a couple dozen high-priority players on campus this weekend during its football camp. Noles247’s On The Bench recaps a weekend tha...
Top 'Noles (25-21), ft. Dr. Rowlcast: A lesson in patience, waiting for change
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The long offseason reached its pinnacle this past week, when former FSU players engaged in Twitter beef while fans sat by and watched the drama among ...
Meet Larry Legend: An O.G., The Man in Miami and The Sultan of South Florida recruiting coverage
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Legends don’t come around very often. So when they do, it’s probably best to take the time to listen to what they have to say. With that in mind, ...
Big Man Camp in review, Twitter Beef, Boosters and a return to Omaha (Episode 122)
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State had an active weekend in several areas: Recruiting, baseball and the Twittersphere. Noles247’s On The Bench has you covered with a rec...
Newcomers to The Bench, prophetic dreams and Big Man Camp (Episode 121)
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On The Bench starts with a summary of Willie Taggart’s spring booster tour, and the balancing act he faces between building confidence among the fan...
Top 'Noles (35-31): Two rookies, now or never for two DBs and a specialist (Episode 120)
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Three defensive backs make this portion of Noles247's 40 Most Important Players, as does a specialist and a late addition to the list. Chris Nee and B...
The loss of Landon Dickerson, recapping the spring eval period (Episode 119)
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is Florida State's offensive line in better shape now than it was a year ago? That remains to be seen. But losing Landon Dickerson, at least for the...
Neeberg CBs, personnel moves, Top ‘Noles (40-36) and debunking rumors
21 May 2019
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On The Bench goes over a cornucopia of football and recruiting topics: Defensive end depth following Xavier Peters' departure, the most important play...
Meet 'The Power': Recruiting analyst on scouting a star QB, the Baylor offense at FSU (Episode 117)
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
247Sports national recruiting analyst Charles Power has been fascinated by the Briles' offense since he was a student at South Carolina, watching Hous...
AD, APR and Gainesville is burning (Episode 116)
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State has a new(ish) athletic director and an academic mess to fix from the previous regime...and things are devolving quickly in Gainesville....
Meet the molder of FSU's legendary linebackers (Episode 115)
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Marvin Jones. Derrick Brooks. Paul McGowan. These legendary Florida State linebackers -- at the heart of some of college football’s most dominant ...
ANOTHER COMMIT, FSU gets its first skill player in Tribe20
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FSU secured its fifth commitment in about two weeks, adding a pledge from WR Malachi Wideman. The four-star receiver represents value at a position of...
Wyatt Rector shares journey to FSU as a walk-on QB (Episode 113)
05 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Quarterback Wyatt Rector suffered a major injury and rejection on the recruiting trail in the past two years. But through disappointment, Rector has r...
Another day, another commit (Episode 112)
02 May 2019
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Florida State's hot streak on the recruiting trail continued with a commitment from four-star linebacker Jayion McCluster. Noles247's On The Bench pod...
Another DB added to Tribe20, Commit Watch and more (Episode 111)
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FSU added another defensive back to its 2020 recruiting class in three-star corner Derek Bermudez. We take a look at how Bermudez fits in FSU's class ...
We’re officially On The Bench; The NFL Draft was eye-opening for FSU (Episode 110)
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FSU had two players selected in the 2019 NFL Draft, marking just the fourth time since 2000 that the Seminoles had two players or fewer drafted. The p...
One Weekend, Two Commits; Reexamining the Board at DE and DB (Episode 109)
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State's recruiting class got a boost with the addition of two commitments this weekend: DE Josh Griffis and DB Jalen Harrell. The Noles247 Pod...
RPO and ROI...and the long offseason begins for FSU (Episode 108)
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Spring football is wrapped up, meaning Florida State has entered the long portion of the offseason. With that begins an attempt to generate some posit...
Recruit Scoop: FSU's final Junior Day of 2019
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FSU's recruiting efforts did not necessarily result in a commitment this past weekend, but the Seminoles did make headway in position themselves as po...