Noles Camp Is Here & Unveils $400M Football Vision / Florida State PrimeTime Live 19

Noles Camp Is Here & Unveils $400M Football Vision Florida State PrimeTime Live 19 Hosts: Jacob Smith & Jackson Burleson (FSUVOCFB) Overview Training camp is underway in Tallahassee amid extreme heat. The hosts express relief that football is back (even if only via social media highlights so far) and dive into recruiting news, the perceived disrespect in the ACC preseason poll, key position battles, player motivation as underdogs, major facility upgrades totaling roughly $400M+, rivalries, and historical player debates. Overall tone is cautiously optimistic: the roster has more talent and motivation than outsiders credit, with a realistic path to 7–8 wins if execution improves. Key Recruiting Note Four-star edge Mesh Dobson (Fort Lauderdale area, ~6'3", 235 lbs, top-60 nationally) committed to FSU (per Zach Blostein/247Sports). He reclassed from 2028 to 2027—the second recent reclass after Zakara Johnson. Hosts view him as a quality get who can rush the passer and add star power to the class. Discussion on reclassifications concludes they are usually positive (players who reclass tend to be physically/mentally ready) but remain case-by-case; success depends on the program’s depth chart and the player’s readiness rather than any universal trend tied to powerhouses. ACC Poll & Expectations Preseason ACC poll has Miami as the favorite; FSU is projected 11th yet received three first-place votes (one of the few teams outside the top 10 with any). Hosts call the ranking and ~5.5-win total “insane disrespect.” They argue the roster (led by Deuce Robinson, viewed as one of the ACC’s best players) warrants at least a top-7 projection and higher ranking than teams like NC State. Schedule is tough (Alabama, SMU, Miami, Clemson, Pitt, Florida). Early odds showed SMU only a small favorite (~-1.5), which the hosts see as evidence FSU is closer to contending than the poll implies. Realistic outlook voiced: 7–8 wins is attainable if the team stays competitive and beats the more winnable games (New Mexico State, Central Arkansas, Boston College, potentially Pitt/Florida/Clemson/SMU). Alabama is acknowledged as a steep climb. Training Camp Focus Areas Running backs: Wide-open competition among Wisner, Corma, and Sam Singleton Jr. (looking especially fast early). Expect a committee or a clear leader to emerge; New Mexico State (big favorite) will be a showcase opportunity. Defense: High promise. Praise for Chris Jones, returning contributor Jabril Rawls (some calling him a sneaky first-round corner prospect), and the Desir brothers. Freshman safety Chauncey Kennedy (four-star) is highlighted as a potential long-term difference-maker in the Derwin James mold due to physicality, speed, and developmental runway. Ashlyn Barker also noted for intense offseason work. Offense: Ashton Daniels receiving strong leadership praise from Mike Norvell. Malachi Danzy has improved stop-start explosiveness significantly and is eyed for a breakout. True freshmen WRs Devin Carter and Jason Lopez could play big roles. Tight ends are drawing internal raves. Third WR spot and OL movement remain questions. Tom Herman’s presence is viewed positively for additional input. Injuries to monitor: Javon Bogues and Makai Gaber limited but expected ready for Week 0; freshman Cam Brooks recovering from Achilles (possible late-season return). Atmosphere: Players described as “pissed off” and motivated by low external expectations. Deuce Robinson’s return (instead of NFL) is cited as evidence of buy-in to make FSU relevant again. Heat has been brutal (mid-90s+), but the group is handling it. Anquan Bolden visited camp and spoke to the team—seen as valuable motivation from a program legend. Facilities & Program Investment New Dunlap Football Operations Center (~$138.6M): Indoor turf, recovery amenities (cold/hot plunge), film room adjacent to walkthrough space for rapid installation, and overall quality claimed to rival or exceed many NFL facilities and rank among the best in college football. Doak Campbell Stadium overhaul (~$265M): Capacity reduced from ~79k to ~67k to prioritize premium seating/revenue. Hosts note the economics (premium experiences drive far more value) while acknowledging the trade-off for general fans. New arrowhead/entrance features and displayed “rocks” (rivalry symbolism) also praised. Combined investment approaches/exceeds $400M. Consensus: elite facilities should aid recruiting (especially in-state five-stars) and player development, though on-field results will determine whether boosters and momentum fully follow. Previous facilities were underwhelming by comparison. Rivalries & Culture Notes Quick poll-style discussion: Hosts lean toward players (and themselves currently) hating Miami more than Florida—driven by ACC competition, recent rankings/performance, and historical intensity (though Florida still carries weight, especially in recruiting). Comments and chat mixed; some still prioritize the in-state Florida rivalry. Broader sentiment: Fans need more belief. The underdog role removes pressure and could be advantageous if the team responds. Greatest Seminole Debate (Light Segment) Jackson leans Dalvin Cook (rushing records, four years, national title contribution, personal favorite). Other names floated: Jameis Winston (Heisman, leadership; recent comments clarifying the “crab legs” incident as a compliance-driven admission to avoid suspension), Anquan Bolden, Deion Sanders, Charlie Ward. Kicker aside: Roberto Aguayo’s college accuracy record vs. Sebastian Janikowski’s overall legacy/draft pedigree. Closing Hosts promote new show social accounts (TikTok, Instagram, X/Twitter) for clips and urge follows of @JSmithSports and @JacksonBurleson. Next full episode planned for the following Tuesday (one host unavailable the intervening week due to a recruiting symposium). Sign-off: Go Noles. Bottom line from the show: Camp energy and facilities are strong positives. Talent and motivation exist to outperform the low preseason bar, but the product still has to show up on the field after recent lean years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.