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What Went Wrong with Willie, Part 3 (The End) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenWhat Went Wrong with Willie, Part 2. (A cluster of an offseason) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenWhat Went Wrong with Willie, Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenThe Great Pause: Spring Football Takeaways from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenA strange day for the sports world, FSU athletics on hold from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenSpring Things, Junior Day and ACC Champs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenJunior Day, Spring Storylines and a HS coach on Norvell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenMeet FSU TE coach Chris Thomsen: Cards, Smart TEs and Norvell as a player from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenMeet LB coach Chris Marve: A teacher turned coach from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenMeet FSU OL coach Alex Atkins: How to evaluate offensive linemen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenMeet FSU OC Kenny Dillingham: A true competitor, Harry Potter housing and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenMeet FSU DE coach/ST coordinator John Papuchis: Leaving home and the grind from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenMeet FSU DB coach Marcus Woodson: 'Why not FSU?' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenMeet FSU DC Adam Fuller: Pencils, Coffee and Defensive Philosophies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenMeet Coach David 'YAC' Johnson: Building trust on the recruiting trail from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FSU running backs coach and recruiting coordinator David 'YAC' Johnson explains his philosophy on the recruiting trail, FSU's presence in Miami-Dade County, and the two-week span he had to sleep in...
ListenLytton leaves, Jennings falls and Justus Reed shares his journey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenMeet and Greet, a Meltdown and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenTOUR OF DUTY from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenBUDDDDDDDDDDDD, recruiting trends and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenTank Top U, NSD recap and boxes checked for Godzilla (Episode 195) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenQB guru evaluates FSU’s additions under Mike Norvell (Episode 194) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenA commit during the pod, recapping the last OV weekend (Episode 193) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenStaring Out the Window, Voles and Better in Metter (Episode 192) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenMeet the man who's on the comeback trail, former FSU RB Karlos Williams (Episode 191) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenThe Warm Fuzzies, Recruiting Marathon and More (Episode 190) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenFive-Star Explorations, Junior Day, OVs and More (Episode 189) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenThe swagger and love of new FSU DB coach Marcus Woodson, ft. Charles James II (Episode 188) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenRushing, I hardly knew ye (Episode 187) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenOne down, Two to go (Episode 186) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenPine needles, pools and previewing official visits (Episode 185) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenRoster Moves, First Impressions and Neat-O (Episode 184) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenSo far, so ____? (Episode 183) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenNorvell completes first staff, big additions and more (Episode 182) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenFSU coach Mike Norvell joins OTB!!! (Episode 181) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FSU coach Mike Norvell joins OTB to recap the additions at QB, the whirlwind recruitment of Chubba Purdy, his recruiting strategy moving forward and remaining positions of need. Learn more about yo...
ListenThe coaching origins of Mike Norvell, ft. Todd Graham (Episode 180) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn about Mike Norvell's rise in the coaching industry, through friend and mentor Todd Graham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenRecapping Coach Norvell’s first OV weekend at FSU (Episode 179) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Intel, takeaways and more from being on the bench for Mike Norvell's first weekend hosting official visits at FSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenPreviewing THE FIRST OV WEEKEND of the Norvell Era (Episode 178) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mike Norvell, in his first full weekend as FSU's head coach, is set to host a major slew of recruits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenSo long Sims, Hello _____? (Episode 177) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jeff Sims is no longer a part of FSU's recruiting class. Where does FSU go from here at QB? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenNorvell is a ‘Nole (Episode 176) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenGet to know FSU candidate Mike Norvell, ft. Mark Giannotto from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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) will change your mind. Learn more about your ad...
ListenPANIC DAY!!! (EPISODE 174) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenOTB: Approaching ‘Panic Day’...and beyond? (Episode 173) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FSU’s coaching search could go into the weekend. Here’s the latest on what we’re hearing... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenFSU making a play for Franklin? (Episode 172) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Examining Florida State's pursuit of Penn State coach James Franklin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenFSU Coaching Search: Big Game Hunting, The Other Stoops and The Floor (Episode 171) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 going “big game hunting.” Learn more about your a...
ListenThe Scoop on some top candidates (Episode 170) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenCoaching Search Q&A (Episode 169) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We take questions about the latest from FSU's coaching search. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenFSU’s pursuit of Bob Stoops, Plan Bs, Odell and more (Episode 168) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Welcome to another episode of On The Bench, Coaching Search Edition 2.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenThe scoop on Stoops, latest on FSU's coaching search (Episode 167) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenEMERGENCY POD: FSU fires Willie Taggart, what's next? (Episode 166) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Listen‘An uninspired mess’...Taggart’s last stand? (Episode 165) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenIs Taggart in ‘must-win’ territory vs. Miami? (Episode 164) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FSU and Miami are both 4-4, but this game carries plenty of intrigue for the Seminoles...on and off the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenFSU takes step forward vs. Syracuse (Episode 163) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
ListenAddressing Taggart rumors, puzzling game management (Episode 162) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenQB/Anger Management (Episode 161) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FSU enters game at Wake Forest with some questions at quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenOutclassed by Clemson (again), building for the future (Episode 160) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 talent gap and more. Learn more about your ad ch...
ListenFSU. Clemson. Let’s see how much FSU has grown (Episode 159) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
ListenWhat the heck is a chop block? Clemson tales, ft. Freddie Stevenson (Episode 148) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 played a significant role in creating space for Da...
ListenThis feels good! (Episode 157) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Recapping FSU's 31-13 win over NC State after re-watching the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenSWAG SURFIN! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 played in college football stadiums across the count...
ListenI Swag, I Surf (Episode 155) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After a highly controversial day for Sonnone, we take a step back to recap SwagSurfinGate before getting into how Willie Taggart's gamesmanship ahead of a big home game against NC State. Learn more...
ListenHooray for Hornibrook, the defense is Leavittating (Episode 154) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenMaking sense of the QB play, personnel changes...and we like it, we like it a lot (Episode 153) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 breakdown FSU's missed projection in going to a 3...
ListenAre we dealing in moral victories? (Episode 152) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Recapping FSU’s heartbreaking 31-24 loss at No. 25 Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenLike it or Leavitt, Can FSU pull off the upset? (Episode 151) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 add some insight into the hiring of Jim Leavitt a...
ListenThis win feels like a loss (Episode 150) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FSU squeaked out a 45-44 overtime win over Louisiana-Monroe. So why does it feel more like a loss than a win> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenIntricacies of the 3-4, what FSU must do better on D, ft. Patrick Burnham (Episode 149) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 Patrick Burnham to the bench to help explain t...
ListenIt's been a weird week (Episode 148) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's been a weird week from the optics standpoint for FSU, from Hydrategate to recovering from the Boise State loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenThe Day After, A Somber Sunday (Episode 147) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State, internally, viewed its season opener against Boise State as somewhat of a Super Bowl. Winning would’ve set an overwhelmingly positive tone for 2019. But with a 36-31 loss, FSU must f...
ListenTHE 2019 FSU season preview EXTRAVAGANZA (Episode 146) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State experts flood On The Bench to preview the Seminoles’ 2019 campaign. Local and national media members, celebrities and more join the show as they give their insights into the program, ...
ListenQB1 (Episode 145) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FSU announced James Blackman as its starting quarterback on Sunday evening. The gang at OTB reacts to Blackman officially being named QB1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
ListenWHITE NUMBERS, a hungry defense, ft. Bryant McFadden and TaReef KnockOut (Episode 144) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Former Florida State standout Bryant McFadden sees a newfound hunger from the Seminoles' secondary. He shares why he's optimistic about the future, why FSU is DBU and more. Plus, TaReef KnockOut jo...
ListenThe perception of FSU recruiting and heartbreak, ft. 247Sports' John Garcia Jr. (143) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 do if he's able to sell on-field success. 247S...
ListenNerding out, The Briles Effect, and don't put diesel in your car (ft. David Hale) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 growth, the Briles Effect, and why he thinks the p...
ListenMeet Boise State, Debunking Blue Myths, ft. B.J. Rains (Episode 141) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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, On The Bench catches up with Boise State beat wri...
ListenThe basics of Kendal Briles' Iso Offense, ft. Aaron Avery (Episode 140) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Veer and Shoot. Space and Pace. The Isolation Offense. It goes by different names, but its origin -- or at least its proliferation throughout college football is unmistakable. The ‘Baylor Offense’ ...
ListenSipping on that Kool-Aid, Ohhhhhh Yeeeaaahhhh (Episode 139) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 major turnaround on offense in 2019. Chris Nee and ...
ListenFSU OC Kendal Briles gushes over skill players and Randy Clements (Episode 138) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 went over his quarterbacks, the collection of sk...
ListenThe Taggart Timeline, ft. Joey Knight (Episode 137) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Willie Taggart has "seen this movie before" when it comes to building a program. Past experiences at Western Kentucky, USF and Oregon give him confidence that Florida State is on the right track, ...
ListenGoodbye IMG, we hardly knew ye; A new Top 10 (Episode 136) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State is more than halfway through preseason camp, and the Seminoles are starting to figure some things out. Sometimes that clarity can be really good and sometimes confirmation can be nega...
ListenALL THE RUNNING BACK COMMITS; a stray Ring, Ring (Episode 135) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State is rolling on the recruiting trail. The Seminoles, a week after landing Jaylan Knighton, landed another four-star running back commit: Lawrance Toafili. Toafili’s pledge gives FSU ...
ListenCamp Observations (Episode 134) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 becoming solidified. Learn more about your ad choice...
ListenRing, Ring; Ring, Ring; Ring, Ring; Ring, Ring; Ring, Ring (Episode 133) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 expected in the next couple days. On The Bench ...
ListenIt’s Saturday Night Live! (Episode 132) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 intel. Who’s on commit watch? Who could pull an F...
ListenMeet: 'The Focused One' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State’s branding decisions have been scrutinized, by some, in recent years. Remember the “Keep This Chief” movement when FSU updated its logo in 2014? Or the outrage after viewers struggled...
ListenIs it really a QB 'competition'? Gauging the gains, SNL sneak peek and more (Episode 130) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 for the starting job. What should we make of Tag...
ListenTwo commits, the Berg Bump and a sneak peak at SNL (Episode 129) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 Sonnone breakdown WR pledge Ja'Khi Douglas and DT com...
ListenThe Broke Nevin Shapiro from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Noles247 Analyst Josh Newberg sits down with long time Florida State fan and comedian Benji Brown for this one-on-one interview. Brown reminisces over his time becoming an FSU fan, performing in t...
ListenJune Gloom: A month-long reality check for FSU? (Episode 127) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 forward. It seems evident now that FSU needs a strong ...
ListenBeyond the blame game, Summer recruiting slows down in June, A trio of FSU crystal balls from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 could've come in a throwaway line. On The Bench go...
ListenHigh priority prospects make their way to FSU (Episode 125) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 that included visits from RB Jaylan Knighton, WR Mic...
ListenTop 'Noles (25-21), ft. Dr. Rowlcast: A lesson in patience, waiting for change from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 the program. Trey Rowland of The Rowlcast joins...
ListenMeet Larry Legend: An O.G., The Man in Miami and The Sultan of South Florida recruiting coverage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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, we were lucky to get a legend On The Bench this wee...
ListenBig Man Camp in review, Twitter Beef, Boosters and a return to Omaha (Episode 122) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State had an active weekend in several areas: Recruiting, baseball and the Twittersphere. Noles247’s On The Bench has you covered with a recap on the following... --FSU’s Big Man Camp, 7-on...
ListenNewcomers to The Bench, prophetic dreams and Big Man Camp (Episode 121) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 base without overselling a team still in the pro...
ListenTop 'Noles (35-31): Two rookies, now or never for two DBs and a specialist (Episode 120) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 Brendan Sonnone breakdown No. 35-31 in this epis...
ListenThe loss of Landon Dickerson, recapping the spring eval period (Episode 119) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 2019 season, seems like it represents a substan...
ListenNeeberg CBs, personnel moves, Top ‘Noles (40-36) and debunking rumors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On The Bench goes over a cornucopia of football and recruiting topics: Defensive end depth following Xavier Peters' departure, the most important players in 2019, new crystal balls for the 'Noles, ...
ListenMeet 'The Power': Recruiting analyst on scouting a star QB, the Baylor offense at FSU (Episode 117) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
247Sports national recruiting analyst Charles Power has been fascinated by the Briles' offense since he was a student at South Carolina, watching Houston spread it out vs. USC. Power joins On The B...
ListenAD, APR and Gainesville is burning (Episode 116) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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. Noles247’s On The Bench goes over the latest h...
ListenMeet the molder of FSU's legendary linebackers (Episode 115) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Marvin Jones. Derrick Brooks. Paul McGowan. These legendary Florida State linebackers -- at the heart of some of college football’s most dominant defenses in the 1980s and 1990s -- were molded by ...
ListenANOTHER COMMIT, FSU gets its first skill player in Tribe20 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 need, which is encouraging news for a class th...
ListenWyatt Rector shares journey to FSU as a walk-on QB (Episode 113) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Quarterback Wyatt Rector suffered a major injury and rejection on the recruiting trail in the past two years. But through disappointment, Rector has remained resilient and is now ready to walk-on a...
ListenAnother day, another commit (Episode 112) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State's hot streak on the recruiting trail continued with a commitment from four-star linebacker Jayion McCluster. Noles247's On The Bench podcast takes a look at why McCluster was a good t...
ListenAnother DB added to Tribe20, Commit Watch and more (Episode 111) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 and go over what we learned on the recruiting t...
ListenWe’re officially On The Bench; The NFL Draft was eye-opening for FSU (Episode 110) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 pre-draft process, and the actual draft, proved ...
ListenOne Weekend, Two Commits; Reexamining the Board at DE and DB (Episode 109) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 Podcast goes in-depth on the potential impact of b...
ListenRPO and ROI...and the long offseason begins for FSU (Episode 108) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Spring football is wrapped up, meaning Florida State has entered the long portion of the offseason. With that begins an attempt to generate some positive buzz with Willie Taggart beginning the boos...
ListenRecruit Scoop: FSU's final Junior Day of 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FSU's recruiting efforts did not necessarily result in a commitment this past weekend, but the Seminoles did make headway in position themselves as potential frontrunners for a handful of high-prio...
ListenSpring, sprang, sprung: What we learned from FSU's spring game (Episode 106) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 program since the start of spring practice in ...
ListenThe Garnet & Gold Spring Game Preview Episode Thingy (Episode 105) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 intriguing storylines from the spring game befo...
ListenA team to remember, FSU vs. UGA (!!!) and Jeff Sims shines again from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 basketball season in Tallahassee in the latest epis...
ListenOh how Sweet (16) it is, spring football takeaways (Episode 103) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 upcoming matchup against No. 1 Gonzaga. He's join...
ListenBack to the bench, axe wielding and a good recruiting weekend from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida Stated hosted several big-time recruits this weekend, including some coveted offensive linemen. The weekend culminated in the addition of OL Zane Herring in the 2020 recruiting class. Josh ...
ListenRecapping Junior Day, Week 1 of spring practice and a bad hair day (Episode 101) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Takeaways from FSU's Junior Day and a quick recap of storylines from spring football practice, plus how grad transfer Alex Hornibrook impacts the quarterback room. Learn more about your ad choices....
ListenFSU's Junior Day Preview (Episode 100) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
ListenTakeaways from FSU's first day of spring practice (Episode 99) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenFSU's QB of the future balled out, spring preview and more (Episode 98) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State quarterback commit Jeff Sims made a statement with his stellar performance at The Opening regional in Orlando this past weekend. Spring practice is just days away. A coach was hired a...
ListenI got a basketball jones... from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenCoaching changes, in and out of the portal, and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 campus but has not yet been announced as of early Tu...
ListenA bitter end to 2019, debunking narratives, lessons (hopefully) learned and more(Episode 95) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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' recruitment, how does the 2019 class look without...
ListenNSD Recap: Needs, QBs and where to go from here (Episode 94) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FSU finished (mostly) its 2019 signing class on Wednesday, although Nick Cross still remains an unknown. The Noles247 Podcast goes over how FSU did in addressing its needs, the ominous absence of ...
ListenRumors, a dismissal and commits, oh my (Episode 93) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 podcast sifts through Florida State’s last weekend o...
ListenClosing out the 2019 recruiting class(Episode 92) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State is trying to put the finishing touches on its 2019 recruiting class this weekend. The Seminoles are currently scheduled to host four official visitors -- QB John Rhys Plumlee, CB Jay...
ListenRecapping a big weekend, Live from Bainbridge, Life on the bench(Episode 91) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 recruits at major positions of need during a major weeke...
ListenA class-defining weekend(Episode 90) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 the latest information on what, and who, to look ...
ListenFluid situations and prepping for a big weekend (Episode 89) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 position of need. And a schedule came out. The ...
ListenA calculated risk on the recruiting trail(Episode 88) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 official visitors this weekend, and will instead lo...
Listen12 returns, Jalen Hurts on the market and more(Episode 87) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 spring semester, although that situation could ...
ListenGrasping for momentum, a clear direction (Episode 86) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 backfired, at least for now. The miss further highli...
ListenWhat's next for FSU after some misses on ESP?(Episode 85) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 was a rough couple days for FSU as QB Sam Howell ...
ListenFSU's quarterback recruiting could get very interesting (Episode 84) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 transfer. The Noles247 Podcast tries to make sense...
ListenThe search for an OC, solidifying FSU's future QB and coughing(Episode 83) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 the OC coaching search, the impact Bell's departu...
ListenIt looked right, and that's exciting (Episode 82) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 both sides of the ball, the Seminoles appeared eng...
ListenWhat are we doing here? (Episode 81) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Another week, another blowout loss for Florida State. The Seminoles continue a downward spiral, raising concerns about the general direction of this program. What exactly is FSU and coach Willie Ta...
ListenCan FSU fix this?(Episode 80) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 year? Is it time to start building for the futu...
ListenRousing recruit scoop, Halloween shenanigans and the Slim Reaper(Episode 79) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Intel on FSU's weekend of big-time visitors, including Evan Neal, Kardell Thomas, Quavaris Crouch and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenDid Taggart hit the right notes after seeing players quit? (Episode 78) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 reviewing the game, or did he miss the mark? T...
ListenOfficial Visits, A Complete Game and More(Episode 77) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 players on their recruiting board. The Noles247 Po...
ListenA mailbag for the bye-week blues (Episode 76) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 recruiting, quarterback play, fixing the offensiv...
ListenOvercoming a heartbreaker, signs of growth and more(Episode 75) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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-point lead? The Noles247 Podcast goes over the ...
ListenProgress, not perfection(Episode 74) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 with a 28-24 victory. The Noles247 Podcast re...
ListenMike Norvell joins us!!! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State coach Mike Norvell joined On The Bench to discuss a variety of topics about the Seminoles program: Recruiting strategy within the transfer portal, his revamped quarterback room, conti...
ListenBaby Steps (Episode 73) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 improvement, and where the Seminoles still have work to...
ListenAnother transfer, and Tour of Duty is almost here ft. FSU S&C director Josh Storms from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State added another transfer, adding former UCF cornerback Brandon Moore to its 2021 class. The gang discusses Moore’s addition and the reasoning for using another scholarship on a cornerba...
Listen'It's awful' (Episode 72) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 a look at 1. What's going wrong and 2. If anyth...
ListenThe Portal is FireEmoji from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State is red hot on the recruiting trail right now, tapping into the transfer portal while also making headway with some prep prospects as well. On The Bench gives you the scoop on FSU’s th...
Listen"It wasn't pretty" but FSU is in the win column (Episode 71) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 evening. FSU still has substantial flaws, some...
ListenResetting the board and a Happy New Year from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Your favorite Florida State podcast is back in 2021. We get the New Year going with a look at FSU’s recruiting board and some developments in the transfer portal as the ‘Noles look to finish off th...
ListenWelp...(Episode 70) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 went so very, very wrong. What areas can be fix...
ListenFlorida State Football Year In Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is the last On The Bench of 2020!! We take a look back on a crazy year in Florida State football and review all the ups and downs of the season. We do a year-in-review superlative wrap-up that...
ListenWe're just some war daddies...(Episode 69) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 on Monday. The Noles247 Podcast previews the se...
ListenAdding an EDGE, what’s next in the portal, and breakfast sweet potatoes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State secured, arguably, its biggest addition to date via the transfer portal when it landed Georgia edge defender Jermaine Johnson over the weekend. Johnson fills a major position of need ...
ListenThe West Coast/West Side 'Noles Movement (Episode 68) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State's commitment to recruiting elite players from the west coast will be evident in its season opener against Virginia Tech. California product Jaiden Woodbey could start at linebacker as...
ListenChristmas Eve Mailbag Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Hopefully everyone is settling in for their holiday break. Meanwhile, the crew at Noles247 answers questions submitted from members of the site. Florida State fans will want to be sure to tune in ...
ListenClosing out camp, A last look at the QB competition(Episode 67) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 on why we think Deondre Francois will be named t...
ListenA re-commit, a new commit, and the 2020 season is over from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It’s been a busy few days for Florida State. The Seminoles, since Friday, have landed two commitments in the 2021 class and saw the 2020 season come to a close with a cancellation at Wake Forest. P...
ListenA Week at IMG, One Last ‘What The Hell?’ (Episode 66) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 how that applies to the Willie Taggart era. Learn...
ListenGoing Down The Early Signing Day Foxhole from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State signed 15 high school commitments and added transfer quarterback McKenzie Milton through the first day of the Early Signing Period. The Seminole coaching staff isn't done yet. The 202...
ListenCamp Confidential (Episode 65) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ahead to what unknowns still remain this preseason...
ListenThe KZ Parade & Early Signing Period Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
For the Florida State fans wanting to know more about transfer QB McKenzie Milton, we have you covered here on On The Bench. Three KZ experts -- Andrea Adelson of ESPN, Jason Beede of Knights247 an...
ListenFSU's coordinators were damn impressive (Episode 64) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FSU coordinators Walt Bell and Harlon Barnett met with the media on Sunday...and they were damn impressive. Both appeared polished, insightful and comfortable with their respective roles alongside ...
ListenEmergency OTB: McKenzie Milton is a ‘Nole from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
McKenzie Milton is coming to Florida State. And the recruiting floodgates are open at Auburn after the firing of Gus Malzahn. On The Bench dives into these two developments and what they mean for ...
ListenSaturday Night was...Live(Episode 63) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After a month-long hiatus, the Noles247 Podcast is back. And we bring you all the heat from an epic Saturday Night Live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenFlorida State beats up on Duke like they should from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It was a strange game for FSU after the long hiatus. The Seminoles (3-6, 2-6 ACC) looked rejuvenated and explosive to start the game. Duke (2-9, 1-9 ACC) showed some fight, but the 'Noles dominated...
ListenWhat The Hell? Part 2 (Episode 62) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
ListenCatching up with KZ, Mailbag and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On The Bench gets the episode going with the latest on McKenzie Milton after Noles247 briefly caught up with the transfer QB prospect. Then we delve into some of the latest developments on the recr...
ListenWhat The Hell? Part 1 (Episode 61) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 went wrong and how the same mistakes can be avo...
ListenMeet Michael Alford: The CEO of Seminole Boosters and a man with a plan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michael Alford brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Seminole Boosters. The head of Florida State’s booster structure is utilizing his extensive background -- with stops at Central Michiga...
ListenWe're back!!!(Episode 60) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We catch up on a variety of topics: The latest on Josh Ball, a standalone football facility, spring evaluation for recruiting and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenThe pursuit of KZ, crystal balls and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State’s quarterback recruiting took an interesting turn last week as McKenzie Milton (UCF grad transfer) and four-star Jake Garcia both emerged on the radar for the Seminoles. On The Bench ...
ListenRecapping the Spring and FSU's massive recruiting haul(Episode 59) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 what our pressing questions are entering the off...
ListenSemi-emergency pod: All the opt outs, and the sleeper from Lake City ft. Brian Allen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State has seen three players opt out since Sunday: Asante Samuel Jr., Jaiden Lars-Woodbey, and La’Damian Webb. The latter sent FSU’s fan-base into a tizzy for about a day, although Webb’s s...
ListenLessons learned so far and questions from this spring (Episode 58) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What we've learned so far this spring, and questions that will persist entering the summer. Plus a little recruiting talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenFSU Hoops Season Preview Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What a perfect time for Florida State basketball to tip off their 2020-2021 season! Josh Newberg & Chris Nee of Noles247 reflect on last year's ending and look ahead at what's to come. There are s...
ListenWe like what we see so far this spring (Episode 57) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Passionate coaches. Engaged players. Logical moves. We like what we've seen through a week of spring practice over at FSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenOTB: FSU's Season On The Brink, Altmyer Decommits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On The Bench is back on a busy Monday. FSU’s season is on the brink of cancelation after the Virginia game was canceled over the weekend and the upcoming game against Duke this weekend has already ...
ListenThe start of a new era: Observations from Day 1 of Spring Practice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State started spring practice. Chris Nee and Brendan Sonnone share their thoughts and observations after seeing the team in action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
ListenHappy Thanksgiving, Dabo!...Mailbag...and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our Thanksgiving edition of On The Bench is a day early so you can enjoy the bonus mailbag while traveling or entertaining or just taking the day off. We hopefully put the finishing touches on th...
ListenThe Chase and the busy season(Episode 55) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What we're hearing about The Chase and roster attrition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenDabo’s tantrum, a Twitter rant, 2017 recruiting, and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State didn’t play this weekend, but that doesn’t mean it was an uneventful couple of days for the Seminoles. Saturday’s contest against Clemson was postponed several hours before the noon ...
ListenEverything you need to know about Junior Day; Reasons to smile (Episode 54) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The staff at Noles247 recaps FSU's first Junior Day under Willie Taggart, sharing anecdotes and news from a productive weekend for the Seminoles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
ListenHow did FSU get here? ft. ESPN’s Andrea Adelson and David Hale from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State was competing for national championships less than a decade ago. The program has swiftly declined due to dysfunctional dynamics, mismanagement and some bad luck on various levels. ESP...
ListenGoodbye 2018, Hello 2019: Recapping NSD and looking ahead (Episode 53) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 recruiting in 2019. Learn more about your ad cho...
ListenEmergency Pod: Purdy bad luck, the feared Altmyer crystal ball from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State received a one-two punch to the gut at the quarterback position. First, word came that freshman QB Chubba Purdy would miss the remainder of the season due to a complication from a col...
ListenWinks, nine rings and closing strong(Episode 52) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FSU made major progress with its final weekend of official visits. The staff at Noles247 analyzes commits(public and secret) from the weekend and projects how National Signing Day will shake out fo...
ListenA kinder, gentler title from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State has the youngest roster in the country. Does the increased commitment to youth alter the way we perceive this team or what we should expect from it weekly? The gang at OTB debates thi...
ListenThe Final Countdown (Episode 51) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 official visits for this week, as well as go ove...
ListenInstant Reaction: Hockman gets his revenge on FSU, 38-22 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State continued further down the downward spiral of their 2020 season on Saturday evening, losing 38-22 to NC State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. The Seminoles (2-6, 1-6 ACC) ...
ListenHere come the official visitors(Episode 50) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 expect, and Brendan Sonnone tries to stay out of...
ListenYup, change came from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We told you on the last episode of On The Bench that change could be coming, and change did indeed come as the Seminoles took two players off the roster this week. QB James Blackman and WR Tamorrio...
ListenFeeling fancy: Recruiting updates and breaking down FSU's 2018 schedule(Episode 49) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Noles247's Chris Nee and Brendan Sonnone preview the upcoming recruiting weekend for Florida State, share their thoughts on the Seminoles' latest commitments, and take an early crack at analyzing F...
ListenMore change coming? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State’s latest loss -- a 41-17 defeat to Pittsburgh -- could spark some change along the roster as the Seminoles enter the final month of the season. This defeat has sparked lingering frust...
ListenCoaching hires are wrapped up. Hooray!(Episode 48) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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...and even give it a grade! Learn more about y...
ListenInstant Reaction: FSU gets flattened by Pitt coming off bye week from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State started hot against Pitt, jumping out to a 14-3 after an 88-yard touchdown run by quarterback Jordan Travis less than 10 minutes into the game - which marked a school-record rush by a...
ListenFinishing off the coaching staff and a return to recruiting (Episode 47) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 evaluate the Seminoles' roster entering the offseason...
ListenPitt Preview, Dozens of Offers, Scoop Tea, and Tension from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State comes off a bye week looking to get back on track against Pittsburgh and stingy defense. The gang at On The Bench breaks down the upcoming contest and looks at areas where FSU can fin...
ListenRecruit Scoop: The first of many big weekends(Episode 46) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenSecond-half expectations, injury updates and OL growth ft. ESPN’s Cole Cubelic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State enters the second half of the 2020 campaign hoping to finish the year on a high note. It’s an easier stretch of schedule for the Seminoles, and there’s an opportunity for 3-4 wins if ...
ListenOne week in...Recruiting, hires and Taggart's identity (Episode 45) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Listen300 Episodes: Bloopers, Outtakes, and...3,2,1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The podcast as you know it now was originally called the Noles247 Podcast, and it started in March of 2017. Friend and colleague Bob Ferrante was with us then, and was part of a three-man show feat...
ListenLethal simplicity, War daddies and a new era (Episode 44) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's a new era of Florida State football. What will the program look like under Willie Taggart? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenOn The Bench Bye Week Mailbag from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State is midway through the first year of the Mike Norvell Era. The results have been mixed, with the most recent outing -- a 48-16 loss at Louisville -- leaving a sour taste heading into t...
ListenHe gone...(Episode 43) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jimbo Fisher is out at Florida State. How did we get here and what's next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenThe Noah's Ark, flipping the roster and mid-way thoughts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State is midway through the first year of the Mike Norvell Era. The results have been mixed, with the most recent outing -- a 48-16 loss at Louisville -- leaving a sour taste heading into t...
ListenAbout those coaching rumors...(Episode 42) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What is the latest with Jimbo Fisher and coaching rumors regarding Texas A&M? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenInstant Reaction: Florida State gets bullied by Louisville on the road from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Florida State Seminoles did not have the results fans expected coming off an upset win over No. 5 North Carolina. Instead they went on the road to Louisville and were embarrassed by a score of ...
ListenCool moments and culture concerns(Episode 41) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenLouisville preview, and Mike Norvell’s culture ft. Kedarian Jones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State looks to build upon its impressive win over North Carolina in a road trip up to Louisville. The Seminoles are underdogs heading into the contest, but signs of growth are evident and w...
ListenIdentity crisis and a need for change (Episode 40) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State fell to Clemson on Saturday. With rivals passing the Seminoles, the football program is in need of wholesale changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenWhat a difference a year makes, growth and legitimate pride from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What a difference a year makes. Exactly one year ago, Florida State fell to Wake Forest in a rain-soaked game that was the straw before the straw that broke the camel’s back during the Willie Tagga...
ListenThe future of the process?(Episode 39) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State squeaked by Syracuse. Was it a turning point for this season? We shall see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenOTB Instant Reaction: Jordan Travis wills FSU to victory over UNC!! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The 'Noles took down No.5 North Carolina in a thrilling primetime victory 31-28 inside Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla. FSU stormed out to a 24-0 lead in the second quarter and a 31-7 le...
ListenWell, that was interesting...(Episode 38) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FSU looks broken. Players checked out against Boston College and we wonder what changes need to occur to fix the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenUNC Preview, Portal Updates and The Rise of J-Trav from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State is a double-digit underdog for this weekend’s contest against No. 5 North Carolina. Do the Seminoles have a shot against former QB commit Sam Howell and the explosive Tar Heels? On Th...
ListenUnderachieving, broken and fragile (Episode 37) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Welp. Where does FSU go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenReason for optimism, fixing the defense and a huge loss from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
There’s no way to sugarcoat it: Florida State’s loss of linebacker recruit Branden Jennings stings. The Seminoles are in desperate need of upgrading the linebacker room, and Jennings was a legacy w...
ListenSigns of life at Duke (Episode 36) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FSU shows signs of growth in win over Duke...but concerns still linger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenInstant Reaction: Offense looks better, defense does not from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State traveled to Notre Dame this weekend in an effort to upset the Fighting Irish. It didn't workout that way. The 'Noles battled all game but came up short losing 42-26. FSU falls to 1-3...
ListenThe state of Florida State, Post-Miami fallout (Episode 35) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A look at FSU's program following a narrow loss to Miami and a 1-3 start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenNotre Dame preview, culture, and commitment on the way? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State is wrapping up preparations for a road contest at No. 5 Notre Dame. The Seminoles found success on offense this past week against Jacksonville State, but will that translate over agai...
ListenRecruits on deck to see FSU vs. The U, defining a season(Episode 34) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
ListenDo we feel a little better? JTrav at QB1, an identity and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State’s 41-24 win over Jacksonville State wasn’t a thing of beauty, but it did give us a glimmer of hope. The Seminoles were sparked by Jordan Travis, who has been named the starting quarte...
ListenA win is a win, but...(Episode 33) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State got its first win of the season against Wake Forest, but concerning issues still persist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenInstant Reaction: FSU gets first win of season, Mike Norvell Era from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State earned their first win of the season, and first of the Mike Norvell Era, on Saturday when they defeated Jacksonville State, 41-24. The crew at Noles247 breaks it all down in this Inst...
ListenWhat the hell happened and what's next? (Episode 32) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The staff looks at what went wrong during FSU's loss to N.C. State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenListener Mailbag: The future and present at QB from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Think of this episode of On The Bench as a therapy session. You've got questions about the Florida State football program, and hopefully we have answers. The gang goes over what happens next at qua...
ListenBig-time visitors, Attacking N.C. State and more (Episode 31) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Recruiting picks up for FSU with a couple important visits. Plus we look at how the Seminoles will attack N.C. State on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenThe fallout, what needs to change and the pros/cons of a youth movement from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FSU fans are vocally calling for a youth movement. Will Mike Norvell do just that? The gang is back together as we sift through the wreckage of an embarrassing loss to Miami and try to figure out w...
ListenThe case for more Cam Akers, expectations for James Blackman and more (Episode 30) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
ListenInstant Reaction: Miami embarrasses Florida State in primetime from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State traveled to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. on Saturday to face No. 12/14 Miami, hoping to earn their first win of the season and halt a three-game winning streak by the Hurr...
ListenWhat to expect from James Blackman, a new dynamic with recruiting Justin Fields? (Episode 29) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What to expect from James Blackman, the latest on Justin Fields and rookies we think you'll see play on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenInstant Reaction: 'Noles Land Blue Chip OT From Alabama from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Friday afternoon the Florida State Seminoles landed a major commitment from offensive tackle Rod Orr. The four-star big man from Gadsden County, Ala. announced the big news from his Twitter acco...
ListenBlackman buzz, recalibrating expectations, Alabama recap (Episode 28) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FSU lost twice on Saturday, losing to Alabama and losing QB Deondre Francois for the season. What's next for the Seminoles? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenFSU vs. Miami Preview: Is The U Back? ft. David Lake from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State heads to Miami Gardens on Saturday to take on No. 12 Miami. The Hurricanes enter the contest as double-digit favorites, and the Seminoles will need several things to break in their fa...
ListenFSU-Alabama preview, recruiting updates (Episode 27) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The staff at Noles247 previews FSU-Alabama and gives an update on the big-time recruits who are expected to visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenNo Norvell at Miami, commits on the horizon? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mike Norvell tested positive for COVID-19, adding another wrinkle to an already rigorous first year for Florida State's head coach. On The Bench shares what this means for FSU's planning ahead of t...
ListenGAME WEEK: Bama fatigue, Matthew Thomas talk and more(Episode 26) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Camp is done, Alabama is up and so we have plenty to talk about as FSU enters Game Week for its 2017 season opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenUM hate week, the most annoying fan base, and patience ft. Bryant McFadden from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Bryant McFadden was an all-conference performer while at Florida State, a second-round draft pick, an eventual Super Bowl champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers and is currently an accomplished anal...
ListenFive pressing questions for FSU(Episode 25) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 the 2017 campaign. Learn more about your ad choi...
ListenMoving on from GT, what to do at QB and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What will Florida State do at quarterback moving forward? The Seminoles’ 16-13 loss to Georgia Tech revealed some of the flaws from James Blackman that many around the program hoped were a thing of...
ListenGoing Ham(sah), what's up with Matthew Thomas (Episode 24) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Recapping news from FSU's first scrimmage and making sense of the Matthew Thomas situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenInstant Reaction: FSU’s loss vs. GT - What just happened? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State opened its 2020 season with a 16-13 loss to lowly Georgia Tech. The Seminoles squandered a 10-0 lead and fell apart on offense en route to the upset loss. Major issues emerged -- or r...
ListenFisher vs. Saban, Alabama's strength & weaknesses (Episode 23) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Listen2020 Season Preview: Superlatives, predictions and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State football is days away. It’s surreal, but football is back. With that in mind, On The Bench can finally and confidently lean into a season preview episode in which we go over superlati...
ListenOpen practice takeaways, a clearer picture for 2017 season (Episode 22) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Chris Nee returns to the podcast to lead a breakdown of FSU's open practice on Fan Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenDepth-chart reaction, season-position preview and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State released its depth chart today, so it feels like the perfect time to run down each position to preview the 2020 season. It’s game week -- finally -- and On The Bench has you covered w...
ListenPreviewing FSU’s defense position-by-position (Episode 21) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Breaking down FSU's defense position-by-position ahead of the 2017 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenMailbag: Turning on-field wins into recruiting wins, season predictions and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. On The Bench takes dozens of listener questions asked on our message board and goes over each of them ahead of Florida State’s 2020 football season. Topics ...
ListenPosition Previews/Confidence Ratings for FSU's Offense(Episode 20) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Breaking down FSU's offense, position by position, for the 2017 season with guest-host Wayne McGahee of the Tallahassee Democrat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenEmergency OTB: James Blackman named QB1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State coach Mike Norvell announced James Blackman as the starting quarterback to open the 2020 season. He also added some insight into how Blackman won the job, as well as how FSU’s reserve...
ListenCamp recap, The Hot Summer and more (Episode 19) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Breaking down FSU's slew of commits, what's next on the recruiting trail and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen2020 FSU Draft - The Box Checkers vs. The Landing Stickers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What would happen if you took Florida State’s roster and divided it into two teams to go through the 2020 season? That’s the hypothetical at play here as Chris Nee and Brendan Sonnone each pick 22 ...
ListenJustin Fields update, WRs galore and a camp preview (Episode 18) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Talking FSU's chances of landing Justin Field, clarifying the recruiting board at wide receiver and a preview for Jimbo Fisher Football Camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
ListenThe numbers, they always work themselves out from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On The Bench celebrates the hard work of two walk-ons turned scholarship players, provides the latest intel coming out of Florida State’s camp and takes listener questions in the latest episode. Al...
ListenMaking the pieces fit on defense (Episode 17) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How will FSU's defense come together in 2017? The staff at Noles247 fields defense-heavy questions on the latest episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenScrimmage recap, scholarships and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State held its second scrimmage of preseason camp on Saturday, and by all accounts, it was a banner day for the defense. Which means that wasn’t the case on offense. On The Bench goes into ...
ListenThe season is on the line (Episode 16) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Bob Ferrante and Chirs Nee of Noles247 analyze what has gone right and wrong so far for FSU in the College World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenInjuries, DT/OL recruiting, and all’s well that ends well from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The start of the week proved to be newsy, as expected. Florida State coach Mike Norvell addressed injuries to QB Chubba Purdy and TE Jordan Wilson, and also seemed to finalize last week’s storyline...
ListenA hectic week of recruiting, camp roundup and more (Episode 15) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Josh Newberg, Chris Nee and Brendan Sonnone recap a crazy week of FSU recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenScrimmage recap/scoop, a new commitment and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mike Norvell and his coordinators met with media to recap Florida State’s scrimmage on Saturday evening. We breakdown what they shared with us, and add some intel we received as well to give you th...
ListenFSU's quarterback recruiting is heating up(Episode 14) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Noles247's Josh Newberg and Brendan Sonnone talk Justin Fields' likely visit to FSU this week, satellite camps and Jimbo Fisher Camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenNorvell's response to player concerns over safety from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FSU coach Mike Norvell discussed several topics relating to the concerns voiced on social media by a player and parent regrading safety protocol and testing. The press conference is played in its e...
ListenConspiracy theories (sort of), roster attrition and a special guest (Episode 13) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 to cuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
ListenProtocol questioned by player, camp scoop and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A roundtable discussion between governor Ron DeSantis and Florida State representatives was held the other day to discuss pushing forward with football amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. On The Bench re...
ListenMini Episode: Moving on from Mitchell, QB scoopage (Episode 12) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Noles247 staffers Josh Newberg and Brendan Sonnone try to provide perspective on FSU losing out on LB recruit Teradja Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenTwo Shows, the Birthday Boy and camp lessons so far from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We’re not sure how many more practices there will be given the state of college football, but we’ll share with you what we’ve learned about the Seminoles through three days. Chris Nee and Brendan S...
ListenBaseball is back, recruiting buzz and more(Episode 11) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Recruiting tidbits, thoughts on FSU baseball's miraculous run and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenInstant-ish reaction to FSU’s schedule, recruiting scoop from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State’s 2020 schedule is clear now, with dates and all 11 opponents determined. There was a mixed bag on what to like, and what not to like, for the Seminoles. But much like pizza, any foot...
ListenTeRAdja Mitchell updates, Cam Akers hype and more (Episode 10) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The staff at Noles247 provides updates to FSU recruiting (Teradja Mitchell visit) and goes over a couple of storylines for the football team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
ListenCamp Memories: SNL, Ring Rings and the Future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
OTB wraps up the Camp Memories series by going over the initial highs of the Willie Taggart Era...and the swift decline. Whether you want to call it a momentum-based approach gone awry or just smok...
ListenFSU looking to close on blue-chip recruits, Pub-Sub wars and more (Episode 9) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FSU is on the verge of possibly landing a 5-star recruit. Here's the blueprint to hosting Teradja Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenDid FSU get hosed with the new 2020 schedule? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Atlantic Coast Conference released a revised 2020 schedule...and it’s not favorable for Florida State. The Seminoles lose games against Wake Forest, Boston College and Syracuse...while adding N...
ListenTake a corner, leave a corner; QB obsession (Episode 8) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 quarterback recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices...
ListenThe artist currently known as Kimo, Fat scoop and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State lost a commitment in offensive lineman Jake Slaughter, who flipped to Florida, but added a promising pledge along the line days later. Kimo Makaneole of Niceville (Fla.) was offered b...
ListenDraft tumbling, what's up with the receivers and more (Episode 7) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Noles247 staffers make sense of Dalvin Cook's tumble in the NFL Draft and analyze what's up with the wide receivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenCamp Memories: Post-natty and the final years of the JFC from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Jimbo Fisher Camps recruiting camps were the place to be after Florida State won a national title in 2013. From getting the No. 1 recruit in the country on campus -- Josh Sweat -- to hosting a ...
ListenNFL Draft preview for FSU (Episode 6) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The staff at Noles247 previews where FSU players are expected to go in the 2017 NFL Draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenThe BoogieMan commits to FSU, the final countdown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State picked up a commitment from high-end three-star defender Byron Turner on Thursday. Dubbed the “BoogieMan”, Turner was a pleasant surprise for the ‘Noles. The crew at On The Bench expl...
ListenBusy spring recruiting, commitment watch and pillow talk (Episode 5) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FSU's hot streak on the recruiting trail is summed up by Chris Nee, Josh Newberg and Brendan Sonnone of Noles247. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenA Purdy interesting podcast, ft. Brad Cesmat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Chubba Purdy could be the quarterback of the future for Florida State. Depending on how things shake out, he could also be the QB of the present. Purdy, the four-star signal caller out of Arizona, ...
ListenA farewell to spring: Recapping the good and bad from FSU's spring game (Episode 4) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Noles247 staffers Chris Nee, Bob Ferrante and Brendan Sonnone recap FSU's spring practice and spring football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenA new-ish option at OT, a lawsuit and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The latest episode of On The Bench goes over a variety of topics on the recruiting trail, including Florida State’s pursuit of priority positions like offensive tackle and defensive end. We also h...
ListenPreviewing the spring game and breaking down FSU's QB board (Episode 3) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Noles247 staffers Brendan Sonnone, Chris Nee and Josh Newberg reflect on spring practice, preview the spring game and look at FSU's recruiting philosophies at quarterback. Learn more about your ad ...
ListenThe land of the lists, dream schedule, and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State is in the mix for a couple of elite offensive linemen -- Terrence Ferguson and Amarius Mims -- who are closing in on decisions. Newberg gives you the latest on where FSU stands for th...
ListenSpring optimism, Hoops post-mortem and what's up with baseball? (Episode 2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The staff at Noles47 dives into FSU's defense so far this spring, recaps a bitter end of the season for hoops and looks at why the baseball team is struggling. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
ListenThe ins and outs of Adam Fuller's defense, ft. Memphis beat writer Christian Fowler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State defensive coordinator Adam Fuller enjoyed a successful season at Memphis before joining the Seminoles. Fuller helped turn around a Tigers defense that had been a weakness for years, w...
ListenNoles247 Podcast, Episode 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The inaugural episode of the Noles247 Podcast with Brendan Sonnone, Bob Ferrante and Chris Nee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenCamp Memories: The Parade of QBs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jimbo Fisher developed a reputation as a “quarterback whisperer” during his heyday at Florida State. Three consecutive starters -- Christian Ponder, EJ Manuel and Jameis Winston -- turned into firs...
ListenCamp Memories: The Golden Age of the Jimbo Fisher camp from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On The Bench continues its Camp Memories series with a look at The Golden Age of Jimbo Fisher Camps. Fisher made evaluation-based camps a priority when he took over as the Florida State head coach,...
ListenA 5-Star on campus, weighing the top half of FSU’s roster from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State recently received an unofficial visit from five-star offensive tackle Tristan Leigh. And another five-star visitor -- Amarius Mims -- is expected soon. On The Bench has the latest d...
ListenCamp Memories: Seminole Showtime to Jimbo Camps from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The soap opera that is recruiting tends to hit its peak around National Signing Day, but the groundwork for the fireworks is set during the dog days of summer. Prospect camps are ingrained in the ...
ListenExpanding the DE board, the middle of the roster and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State is expanding its recruiting board at defensive end, which is arguably atop the most important positions in the 2021 cycle. The crew at Noles247 goes over the recent offers and reasons...
ListenJUCO commit, attrition, Doak, white numbers and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State picked up a commitment from Junior College tight end Koby Gross this week. On The Bench breaks down how Gross will fit in at FSU in the latest episode. Plus we go over the departure o...
ListenMeet The Beat, ft. the guys at Noles247 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our ‘Meet The Beat’ series has afforded us to get to better know the writers, reporters and hosts behind Florida State coverage in the market. OTB conducted interviews with legends of the FSU beat ...
ListenA look behind 247Sports' rankings updates, Altmyer's bump (and future bump?) and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
247Sports released its updated rankings for the 2021 recruiting class, and a couple Seminoles saw a sizable bump. Luke Altmyer jumped up in the rankings as much as any three-star quarterback, and ...
ListenListener mailbag from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You have questions about Florida State, we have answers. Josh Newberg, Chris Nee and Brandon Sonnone of Noles247 answer listener questions about the state of FSU’s recruiting, the program’s outlook...
ListenThe commitment hot streak continues! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State remains productive on the recruiting trail, having landed two commitments in the past three days: CB Omarion Cooper and OL Bryson Estes. This puts FSU at seven commitments since mid-...
ListenMarv, Mike and the long day from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State went through an emotional day in which apologies were issued, feelings were expressed, and -- hopefully -- growth occurred. A Tweet from star defensive tackle Marvin Wilson sparked a...
ListenGotta Lovett (Part Deux), commitment frenzy and a return to football from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State is on a roll on the recruiting trail. The Seminoles, since Friday, have landed commitments from Mississippi State transfer Fabien Lovett and Jarrian Jones, and three prep prospects (...
ListenCrystal Ball Trends, grrrr Ole Miss, and the OL transfer market from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State is trending in the right direction for priority prospects Jackson West and Joshua Burrell. The grad transfer market remains a place of interest when it comes to vetting offensive line...
ListenMeet The Beat, ft. Wayne McGahee of the Tallahassee Democrat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Combining a passion for Florida State and in-depth knowledge of the program’s history, Wayne McGahee has established himself as one of the main authorities on FSU athletics. McGahee joins On The Be...
ListenAnother commit, reason for optimism and portal updates from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State added to its 2021 recruiting cycle with the commitment of three-star cornerback Kevin Knowles. On The Bench provides an analysis on Knowles and what FSU’s defensive backs board looks ...
ListenA couple commits, attrition and no lies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State received some good news on the recruiting trail today. And over the weekend as well. The Seminoles landed a pledge from four-star Texas cornerback Hunter Washington on Tuesday, a few ...
ListenFluidity, good news on the horizon, transfer OTs and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FSU could get some good news on the recruiting trail in the next several days. The Seminoles are trending for four-star cornerback Hunter Washington. They’re actively pursuing a pair of offensive ...
ListenMeet the Beat: Safid Deen, The Instigator from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Few beat writers have needled the Florida State fan base quite like Safid Deen. The former beat writer from the Tallahassee Democrat (2014-2016) and the Orlando Sentinel (2016-2018) is a Florida gr...
ListenCoach KornDawg is keeping players in shape from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mikhal Kornegay went from walk-on to captain and Special Teams MVP during his time at Florida State. Now the native of nearby Greenville is working with a dozen FSU players during the pandemic to h...
ListenThe State of Recruiting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Florida State recruiting built some positive momentum a couple weeks back, but has since seen a run of top targets commit elsewhere. Chris Nee and Josh Newberg are joined by Bud Elliott to analyze ...
ListenMeet The Beat, ft. the Godfather of FSU podcasts Ingram Smith from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenExclusive: FSU DT Fabien Lovett opens up about transfer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenGotta Lovett: FSU keeps adding talent through the transfer portal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenBig news on the horizon, schedule release and more from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The ACC released its 2021 schedule for Florida State and the rest of the conference. The Seminoles just beat rival Miami in basketball. A transfer is ‘100 percent’ healthy. Oh, and FSU could be on ...
ListenThere's a Storms brewing, ft. FSU S&C coach Josh Storms from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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The inaugural episode of the Noles247 Podcast with Brendan Sonnone, Bob Ferrante and Chris Nee.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-p...
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The inaugural episode of the Noles247 Podcast with Brendan Sonnone, Bob Ferrante and Chris Nee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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