On The Bench: An FSU football podcast network
Episodes
Spring, sprang, sprung: What we learned from FSU's spring game (Episode 106)
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Spring football is a wrap for Florida State. The Noles247 Podcast recaps what we learned from FSU's spring game, as well as what we've heard about the...
The Garnet & Gold Spring Game Preview Episode Thingy (Episode 105)
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FSU's 2019 Spring Game features a first look at Kendal Briles' offense and some highly-touted freshmen. The Noles247 Podcast takes a look at the most ...
A team to remember, FSU vs. UGA (!!!) and Jeff Sims shines again
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FSU's season ended in the Sweet 16, but this team will go down as one of the most likable groups in program history. Chris Nee recaps a memorable bask...
Oh how Sweet (16) it is, spring football takeaways (Episode 103)
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FSU basketball finds itself in the Sweet 16 for a second year in a row. Chris Nee details FSU's run thus far in the NCAA Tournament and previews an up...
Back to the bench, axe wielding and a good recruiting weekend
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Florida Stated hosted several big-time recruits this weekend, including some coveted offensive linemen. The weekend culminated in the addition of OL Z...
Recapping Junior Day, Week 1 of spring practice and a bad hair day (Episode 101)
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Takeaways from FSU's Junior Day and a quick recap of storylines from spring football practice, plus how grad transfer Alex Hornibrook impacts the quar...
FSU's Junior Day Preview (Episode 100)
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FSU is set to host several high-priority recruits this weekend for Junior Day. We give you the latest intel on who's expected to visit this weekend. ...
Takeaways from FSU's first day of spring practice (Episode 99)
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FSU opened up spring practice with a business-like approach. The Noles247 Podcast gives an in-depth recap of the good and bad from Day 1. To learn m...
FSU's QB of the future balled out, spring preview and more (Episode 98)
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State quarterback commit Jeff Sims made a statement with his stellar performance at The Opening regional in Orlando this past weekend. Spring ...
I got a basketball jones...
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FSU hoops is on an eight-game winning streak in the ACC. How have the 'Noles turned things around after a rough start to conference play? To learn m...
Coaching changes, in and out of the portal, and more
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A lot has happened at FSU in the past week. The Seminoles dismissed offensive line coach Greg Frey. His likely replacement, Randy Clements is on campu...
A bitter end to 2019, debunking narratives, lessons (hopefully) learned and more(Episode 95)
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 2019 recruiting cycle is now wrapped up for FSU following the disappointing news of S Nick Cross going to Maryland. What went wrong with Cross' re...
NSD Recap: Needs, QBs and where to go from here (Episode 94)
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FSU finished (mostly) its 2019 signing class on Wednesday, although Nick Cross still remains an unknown. The Noles247 Podcast goes over how FSU did i...
Rumors, a dismissal and commits, oh my (Episode 93)
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Official visits are done. Now comes the whirlwind of rumors that comes every year in the days leading up to National Signing Day. The Noles247 podca...
Closing out the 2019 recruiting class(Episode 92)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State is trying to put the finishing touches on its 2019 recruiting class this weekend. The Seminoles are currently scheduled to host four of...
Recapping a big weekend, Live from Bainbridge, Life on the bench(Episode 91)
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for Florida State’s 2019 recruiting class. It appears that the Seminoles made headway with several recru...
A class-defining weekend(Episode 90)
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FSU is about to host a significant slate of recruits this weekend. Can the Seminoles close out strong and secure major needs? Noles247 gives you th...
Fluid situations and prepping for a big weekend (Episode 89)
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A lot happened this week for FSU. James Blackman weighed his options. FSU hired a new wide receivers coach. It offered a nearby prospect at a major p...
A calculated risk on the recruiting trail(Episode 88)
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FSU is taking a calculated risk in waiting until late in the recruiting process to host official visitors. The Seminoles are not expected to host offi...
12 returns, Jalen Hurts on the market and more(Episode 87)
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State's quarterback situation has some stability, at least for now. But how long will that last? Deondre Francois is back in the fold for the ...
Grasping for momentum, a clear direction (Episode 86)
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FSU's recruiting efforts took a hit when WR Arjei Henderson picked rival Florida over the Seminoles. What looked to be a layup for FSU seemingly backf...
What's next for FSU after some misses on ESP?(Episode 85)
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State looks to be exiting the Early Signing Period with significant work to do at key positions such as quarterback and offensive line. It wa...
FSU's quarterback recruiting could get very interesting (Episode 84)
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
FSU's quarterback recruiting has become a focal point in recent days amid uncertainty from Sam Howell and reports on Justin Fields looking into a tran...
The search for an OC, solidifying FSU's future QB and coughing(Episode 83)
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
FSU football is in the market for an offensive coordinator following the departure of Walt Bell. The staff at Noles247 gives you the latest info on th...
It looked right, and that's exciting (Episode 82)
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It wasn't perfect, but it was pleasing optically. Florida State's 22-21 win over Boston College just looked right. Even though there were flaws on bot...
What are we doing here? (Episode 81)
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Another week, another blowout loss for Florida State. The Seminoles continue a downward spiral, raising concerns about the general direction of this p...
Can FSU fix this?(Episode 80)
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
FSU suffered its second straight double-digit loss, this time to N.C. State. What can Willie Taggart reasonably do, if anything, to fix the team this ...
Rousing recruit scoop, Halloween shenanigans and the Slim Reaper(Episode 79)
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Intel on FSU's weekend of big-time visitors, including Evan Neal, Kardell Thomas, Quavaris Crouch and others. To learn more about listener data and ...
Did Taggart hit the right notes after seeing players quit? (Episode 78)
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
FSU coach Willie Taggart feels like some players quit in the Seminoles' 59-10 loss to Clemson. Did he send the right message in subsequent days after ...
Official Visits, A Complete Game and More(Episode 77)
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State put together its best showing of the season against Wake Forest, and the Seminoles just hosted an official visit for one of the top play...
A mailbag for the bye-week blues (Episode 76)
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A special guest joins the Noles247 Podcast for this week’s episode...the one and only Josh Newberg. Newberg hops on the show to talk Florida State ...
Overcoming a heartbreaker, signs of growth and more(Episode 75)
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to be both pleased with the progress Florida State showed against Miami and frustrated with the team’s inability to to close out a 20...
Progress, not perfection(Episode 74)
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
FSU, somehow, found a way to beat Louisville. It wasn't a clean game by any stretch, but the Seminoles made enough big plays in key moments to come up...
Baby Steps (Episode 73)
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
FSU football had its ups and downs, but beat NIU comfortably (37-19) on Saturday. The Noles247 Podcast takes a look at areas where FSU showed improvem...
'It's awful' (Episode 72)
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
FSU football is 'awful' right now, there's no way of spinning it. The Seminoles are coming off a 30-7 loss to Syracuse and the Noles247 Podcast takes ...
"It wasn't pretty" but FSU is in the win column (Episode 71)
09 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Willie Taggart got his first win at Florida State. It wasn't pretty, as Taggart noted, but the Seminoles came back to beat Samford 36-26 on Saturday e...
Welp...(Episode 70)
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Willie Taggart Era did not begin as planned. FSU well to Virginia Tech 24-3, looking hapless on offense. The Noles247 Podcast looks back at what ...
We're just some war daddies...(Episode 69)
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Deondre Francois is FSU's starting quarterback. An official depth chart is out. And Virginia Tech is coming to Tallahassee. FSU's 2018 season begins ...
The West Coast/West Side 'Noles Movement (Episode 68)
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State's commitment to recruiting elite players from the west coast will be evident in its season opener against Virginia Tech. California prod...
Closing out camp, A last look at the QB competition(Episode 67)
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
FSU's preseason camp is winding down. We take a last look at the main storylines and news to come out of the preseason, including one last breakdown o...
A Week at IMG, One Last ‘What The Hell?’ (Episode 66)
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recapping FSU's week at IMG Academy. And one last look at the drastic contrast from the beginning of Jimbo Fisher's tenure compared to the end, and ho...
Camp Confidential (Episode 65)
12 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
FSU is a week into preseason camp. Noles247's Chris Nee and Brendan Sonnone share their observations on where each position stands so far and look ahe...
FSU's coordinators were damn impressive (Episode 64)
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
FSU coordinators Walt Bell and Harlon Barnett met with the media on Sunday...and they were damn impressive. Both appeared polished, insightful and com...
Saturday Night was...Live(Episode 63)
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After a month-long hiatus, the Noles247 Podcast is back. And we bring you all the heat from an epic Saturday Night Live. To learn more about listene...
What The Hell? Part 2 (Episode 62)
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We continue to explore the inexplicable miscues that helped lead to the dysfunctional fall from grace at the end of Jimbo Fisher's tenure at FSU. To...
What The Hell? Part 1 (Episode 61)
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What the hell happened to lead to FSU's fall from grace in the final years under Jimbo Fisher? We take a final look at the Fisher era to analyze what ...
We're back!!!(Episode 60)
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up on a variety of topics: The latest on Josh Ball, a standalone football facility, spring evaluation for recruiting and more. To learn mor...
Recapping the Spring and FSU's massive recruiting haul(Episode 59)
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A spring of healing and fun culminated in Florida State's Garnet and Gold Spring Game. The staff at Noles247 shares what we learned this spring and w...
Lessons learned so far and questions from this spring (Episode 58)
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What we've learned so far this spring, and questions that will persist entering the summer. Plus a little recruiting talk. To learn more about liste...
We like what we see so far this spring (Episode 57)
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Passionate coaches. Engaged players. Logical moves. We like what we've seen through a week of spring practice over at FSU. To learn more about liste...
The start of a new era: Observations from Day 1 of Spring Practice
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State started spring practice. Chris Nee and Brendan Sonnone share their thoughts and observations after seeing the team in action. To learn...
The Chase and the busy season(Episode 55)
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What we're hearing about The Chase and roster attrition. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.co...
Everything you need to know about Junior Day; Reasons to smile (Episode 54)
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The staff at Noles247 recaps FSU's first Junior Day under Willie Taggart, sharing anecdotes and news from a productive weekend for the Seminoles. To...
Goodbye 2018, Hello 2019: Recapping NSD and looking ahead (Episode 53)
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
FSU finished strong to cap off the 2018 recruiting class. We breakdown what happened on NSD -- where FSU won and where FSU lost -- and look ahead to r...
Winks, nine rings and closing strong(Episode 52)
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
FSU made major progress with its final weekend of official visits. The staff at Noles247 analyzes commits(public and secret) from the weekend and proj...
The Final Countdown (Episode 51)
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State is making its final push on several key prospects heading into National Signing Day. We recap FSU's big recruiting weekend and preview o...
Here come the official visitors(Episode 50)
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State is set to host a handful of key official visitors this weekend. Chris Nee and Josh Newberg of Noles247 give you the rundown on what to e...
Feeling fancy: Recruiting updates and breaking down FSU's 2018 schedule(Episode 49)
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Noles247's Chris Nee and Brendan Sonnone preview the upcoming recruiting weekend for Florida State, share their thoughts on the Seminoles' latest comm...
Coaching hires are wrapped up. Hooray!(Episode 48)
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Willie Taggart's coaching staff is wrapped up. Josh Newberg and Brendan Sonnone run down what the finalized staff looks like, how it all came together...
Finishing off the coaching staff and a return to recruiting (Episode 47)
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Willie Taggart's staff is almost complete at FSU. We take a look at his current hires, how we expect the rest of the staff to be filled out and evalua...
Recruit Scoop: The first of many big weekends(Episode 46)
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Recruit Scoop: The first of many big weekends(Episode 46) by Noles247 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www...
One week in...Recruiting, hires and Taggart's identity (Episode 45)
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One week in and Willie Taggart has hit the recruiting trail...hard. We're starting to get a glimpse of his style and methods as a recruiter and coach....
Lethal simplicity, War daddies and a new era (Episode 44)
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's a new era of Florida State football. What will the program look like under Willie Taggart? To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr...
He gone...(Episode 43)
02 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jimbo Fisher is out at Florida State. How did we get here and what's next? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...
About those coaching rumors...(Episode 42)
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is the latest with Jimbo Fisher and coaching rumors regarding Texas A&M? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: htt...
Cool moments and culture concerns(Episode 41)
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cool moments and culture concerns(Episode 41) by Noles247 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.c...
Identity crisis and a need for change (Episode 40)
12 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State fell to Clemson on Saturday. With rivals passing the Seminoles, the football program is in need of wholesale changes. To learn more a...
The future of the process?(Episode 39)
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State squeaked by Syracuse. Was it a turning point for this season? We shall see. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice...
Well, that was interesting...(Episode 38)
29 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
FSU looks broken. Players checked out against Boston College and we wonder what changes need to occur to fix the program. To learn more about listen...
Underachieving, broken and fragile (Episode 37)
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welp. Where does FSU go from here? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy L...
Signs of life at Duke (Episode 36)
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
FSU shows signs of growth in win over Duke...but concerns still linger. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w...
The state of Florida State, Post-Miami fallout (Episode 35)
08 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A look at FSU's program following a narrow loss to Miami and a 1-3 start. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:/...
Recruits on deck to see FSU vs. The U, defining a season(Episode 34)
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Recruits on deck for FSU-Miami, how the Seminoles match up vs. the Hurricanes, and why Saturday's game could define the course for the rest of FSU's s...
A win is a win, but...(Episode 33)
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Florida State got its first win of the season against Wake Forest, but concerning issues still persist. To learn more about listener data and our pr...
What the hell happened and what's next? (Episode 32)
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The staff looks at what went wrong during FSU's loss to N.C. State To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.au...
Big-time visitors, Attacking N.C. State and more (Episode 31)
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Recruiting picks up for FSU with a couple important visits. Plus we look at how the Seminoles will attack N.C. State on Saturday. To learn more abou...
The case for more Cam Akers, expectations for James Blackman and more (Episode 30)
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We closely examine what FSU's offense look like with QB James Blackman at the helm and whether Cam Akers needs to be a bigger part of the offense. T...
What to expect from James Blackman, a new dynamic with recruiting Justin Fields? (Episode 29)
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What to expect from James Blackman, the latest on Justin Fields and rookies we think you'll see play on Saturday. To learn more about listener data ...
Blackman buzz, recalibrating expectations, Alabama recap (Episode 28)
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
FSU lost twice on Saturday, losing to Alabama and losing QB Deondre Francois for the season. What's next for the Seminoles? To learn more about list...
FSU-Alabama preview, recruiting updates (Episode 27)
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The staff at Noles247 previews FSU-Alabama and gives an update on the big-time recruits who are expected to visit. To learn more about listener data...
GAME WEEK: Bama fatigue, Matthew Thomas talk and more(Episode 26)
28 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Camp is done, Alabama is up and so we have plenty to talk about as FSU enters Game Week for its 2017 season opener. To learn more about listener dat...
Five pressing questions for FSU(Episode 25)
21 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is FSU a legitimate title contender? Is this a make or break season for Charles Kelly? We go answer pertinent questions about the Seminoles entering t...
Going Ham(sah), what's up with Matthew Thomas (Episode 24)
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Recapping news from FSU's first scrimmage and making sense of the Matthew Thomas situation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practi...
Fisher vs. Saban, Alabama's strength & weaknesses (Episode 23)
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How can FSU successfully attack Alabama? Ben Jones of TideSports.com brings a unique take on the matchup between FSU and 'Bama having covered both pro...
Open practice takeaways, a clearer picture for 2017 season (Episode 22)
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Nee returns to the podcast to lead a breakdown of FSU's open practice on Fan Day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices ...
Previewing FSU’s defense position-by-position (Episode 21)
30 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking down FSU's defense position-by-position ahead of the 2017 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...
Position Previews/Confidence Ratings for FSU's Offense(Episode 20)
28 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking down FSU's offense, position by position, for the 2017 season with guest-host Wayne McGahee of the Tallahassee Democrat. To learn more abou...
Camp recap, The Hot Summer and more (Episode 19)
25 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking down FSU's slew of commits, what's next on the recruiting trail and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit...
Justin Fields update, WRs galore and a camp preview (Episode 18)
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Talking FSU's chances of landing Justin Field, clarifying the recruiting board at wide receiver and a preview for Jimbo Fisher Football Camp. To lea...
Making the pieces fit on defense (Episode 17)
11 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How will FSU's defense come together in 2017? The staff at Noles247 fields defense-heavy questions on the latest episode. To learn more about listen...
The season is on the line (Episode 16)
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Ferrante and Chirs Nee of Noles247 analyze what has gone right and wrong so far for FSU in the College World Series. To learn more about listene...
A hectic week of recruiting, camp roundup and more (Episode 15)
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Newberg, Chris Nee and Brendan Sonnone recap a crazy week of FSU recruiting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...
FSU's quarterback recruiting is heating up(Episode 14)
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Noles247's Josh Newberg and Brendan Sonnone talk Justin Fields' likely visit to FSU this week, satellite camps and Jimbo Fisher Camp. To learn more ...
Conspiracy theories (sort of), roster attrition and a special guest (Episode 13)
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Wayne McGahee of the Tallahassee Democrat joins us to preview FSU baseball's Super Regional matchup, DE depth and QB recruiting...all while trying not...
Mini Episode: Moving on from Mitchell, QB scoopage (Episode 12)
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Noles247 staffers Josh Newberg and Brendan Sonnone try to provide perspective on FSU losing out on LB recruit Teradja Mitchell. To learn more about ...
Baseball is back, recruiting buzz and more(Episode 11)
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Recruiting tidbits, thoughts on FSU baseball's miraculous run and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w...
TeRAdja Mitchell updates, Cam Akers hype and more (Episode 10)
19 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The staff at Noles247 provides updates to FSU recruiting (Teradja Mitchell visit) and goes over a couple of storylines for the football team. To lea...
FSU looking to close on blue-chip recruits, Pub-Sub wars and more (Episode 9)
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
FSU is on the verge of possibly landing a 5-star recruit. Here's the blueprint to hosting Teradja Mitchell. To learn more about listener data and ou...
Take a corner, leave a corner; QB obsession (Episode 8)
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A recruiting edition of the Noles247 Podcast takes a look at FSU gaining a cornerback commit, losing a CB commit and what the latest is with quarterba...
Draft tumbling, what's up with the receivers and more (Episode 7)
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Noles247 staffers make sense of Dalvin Cook's tumble in the NFL Draft and analyze what's up with the wide receivers. To learn more about listener da...