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Everything Noles: For Florida State Seminoles Fans
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For fans of the Florida State University Seminoles with Insider Seminoles recruiting, football basketball, baseball, softball and soccer analysis, discussion, and commentary.
Episodes
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Mike Norvell Post-Practice Interview: August 12, 2026
Florida State head coach Mike Norvell met with the media Wednesday morning following a shortened practice built around situational football — roughly 18 periods with a heavy two-minute and end-of-game emphasis. Norvell opened by announcing that defensive back Karson Hobbs went down with an injury...
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FSU football: Head coach Mike Norvell, Ashlynd Barker, Micahi Danzy talk first day of Seminoles fall camp
Football is back. Sort of. On Wednesday, Florida State football began fall camp with its first practice. Head coach Mike Norvell told the local Tallahassee media that his team was basically in “pajamas,” as the Noles will not put the pads on before the weekend. But the head man said his team was...
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“Proud of the work put in, ready to get started:” Norvell reviews offseason, previews FSU fall camp
Florida State football is set to open fall camp this week, kicking off the just-over-a-month journey to the Seminoles' season opener against New Mexico State. Coach Mike Norvell met with the media Monday, addressing everything from the health of the team to what he's seen from starting…
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Mike Norvell on first day of full pads for FSU football: There were some good things that we did and there’s some ugly moments, and some really good responses throughout the course of practice"
Florida State wrapped up the first week of spring camp Friday with its first padded practice, with coach Mike Norvell pointing to several newcomers who have made early impressions on a roster still taking shape. “There were some good things that we did and there’s some ugly moments, and some…
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FSU HC Mike Norvell talks first day of 2026 Seminoles spring practice
FSU football hit the field on Monday for the first day of spring camp, piecing together a practice that head coach Mike Norvell said was “what you want from a first day.” “I thought it was a very productive first day,” he said. “There were some shots on ball defensively that I liked. I think we...
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Gospel of Ham: Tipping off the Luke Loucks era -- Looking at FSU's new staff, team and schedule ahead of season
For the first time in 22 years, Florida State basketball will be led by a new head basketball coach. Luke Loucks, returning back to his alma mater to replace longtime legend Leonard Hamilton, has hit reset in Tallahassee, bringing in a new staff and essentially an entire new roster as he looks to...
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What FSU's early success means for 2026 recruiting class
Florida State had a major summer on the recruiting trail, vaulting into the top 15 of the composite rankings after a slow start following last year's debacle. It’s easy to build up classes before recruits see games get played, and so heading into August, the question then became whether the...
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Breaking down FSU's upset win over Alabama: New expectations, players of the game and more
After a dominant Week 1 victory over Alabama, Florida State is riding high and reasserting itself on the national stage. The Seminoles thoroughly defeated the Tide by dominating both lines of scrimmage and being “the aggressor,” in the words of Mike Norvell. In one weekend, the Seminoles went…
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We’re not PBU, we’re DBU:” Norvell pushing FSU defense to “focus on the finish” during Jacksonville road trip -- interview with Norvell, DL Coach Terrance Knighton and DL Deante McCray
Over the last week, a common complaint has found a home amidst head coach Mike Norvell’s practice evaluations — missed opportunities. Even when complimentary of his team’s mindset, approach, execution and potential, he’s found himself repeatedly expressing disappointment in the lack of fully…
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FSU coaches talk first scrimmage: Mike Norvell, Gus Malzahn, Tony White interviews
Florida State football, with 24 days remaining until the season opener against the Alabama Crimson Tide, is in the midst of what head coach Mike Norvell called a “critical, critical week” following Tuesday’s scrimmage. Strapping up in full pads for the first time this fall, the Seminoles are now...
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FSU football first day of practice interivews: Mike Norvell, Duce Robinson, Luke Petitbon
Florida State kicked off preseason camp on Wednesday, officially kicking off prep for the season opener vs. the Alabama Crimson Tide. A hot day that saw temperatures hit 95, per myself and an embarrassing amount of sweat that will never truly leave me, head coach Mike Norvell was pleased with the...
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FSU recruiting: Recapping Seminoles' major month on the trail, what holes remain in 2026 recruiting class and more
After a tumultuous 2–10 season and major offseason staff turnover, many expected Florida State’s 2025 recruiting class to reflect the chaos. Instead, the Seminoles have quietly rebounded with a strong summer stretch and currently hold the No. 15-ranked class in the country per the 247Sports...
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FSU softball takes on Texas Tech in Super Regionals: Breakdown, preview, analysis of NCAA Tournament
Florida State is off to Super Regionals, set to face off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders following a dramatic victory over the Auburn Tigers in two games in Tallahassee to kick off NCAA Tournament competition. On this episode of the Seminole Softball Wrap, Brian and Gwyn break down the...
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FSU basketball head coach Luke Loucks talks vision for Seminoles, roster approach, team philosophy and more
New FSU basketball coach Luke Loucks discusses his vision for FSU: a fast, three-point-heavy, NBA-style offense and a top-tier defense, inspired by Steve Kerr and Mike Brown. Speaking in Jacksonville, he talks on JU transfer Robert McCray V and how he brings what Loucks believes to be NBA-level...
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Mike Norvell interview: FSU football head coach talks spring, offseason, Tommy Castellanos and more
After wrapping up the annual trip to Amelia Island for the ACC Spring Meetings, FSU head coach Mike Norvell made a stop in Jacksonville on Thursday for a Seminole Boosters event. Before meeting with fans, he spoke with the media on a variety of topics, including his post-spring thoughts on his...
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FSU softball postseason breakdown: What to expect from Tallahassee Regional as Seminoles start championship chase
The Florida State softball team will open their NCAA Tournament run at home this Friday as the Seminoles host the Tallahassee Regional. The No. 5 overall seed FSU is set to host the Auburn Tigers for the second year in a row, the USF Bulls and the Robert Morris Colonials as the No. 2, No. 3 and…
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FSU softball looks to clinch ACC title: Breakdown of Seminoles' April, preview of series vs. Virginia Tech,
The Florida State Seminoles softball team is heading to Virginia Tech this weekend one win away from clinching the ACC regular season championship and the top seed in next week’s ACC Tournament. For the Noles, it’s been a strong last few weeks as they enter the final week of the regular season…
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FSU head coach Mike Norvell recaps Seminoles spring practice: “Very productive spring.”
With spring camp firmly in the books for Florida State, head coach Mike Norvell met with the media on Wednesday for a post-spring press conference, touching on what he called a “very productive spring.” “I thought that we really got a great glimpse of the potential of what this team can be,”...
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FSU football: Mike Norvell post-practice interview April 3
Florida State coaches said before hitting the field for spring practices that the first part of camp would be about installation, familiarity and establishing healthy habits. Thursday marked the eighth day of spring practice, meaning the Noles are on the back nine of camp — and with the second of...
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Seminole Softball Wrap: Supporting Coach Alameda, Seminoles win streak, previewing matchup vs. Florida
Fresh off a series sweep of NC State, Florida State softball now heads into a Top 10 matchup against the Florida Gators. But even during a major season so far for the Seminoles, some things stand out as bigger than sports. In this episode of the Seminole Softball Wrap podcast, Gwyn Rhodes and…
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FSU HC Mike Norvell talks first Seminoles practice since scrimmage
Florida State football held its first practice of April, with Tuesday serving as the seventh day of spring camp. The Seminoles scrimmaged on Saturday, offering the coaching staff’s first look into the team in situational action and the player’s first opportunity to measure their progress so far....
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FSU football: Mike Norvell, Gus Malzahn and Tony White offer insight into FSU’s first scrimmage of spring
As Florida State football continues to increase its workload, the Seminoles took the field Saturday for their first spring scrimmage. Mike Norvell told reporters in Tallahassee on Thursday that today’s practice would be mostly situational, with a heavy emphasis on the red zone on third down....
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FSU HC Mike Norvell talks 5th day of spring football practice: "We've thrown a lot at these guys"
Florida State football held its fifth practice of the spring on Thursday, the Seminoles now three days into its acclimation back into physicality. Today’s practice saw Florida State continue to push situational football, emphasizing the ability to continue to do the little things right no matter...
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FSU HC Mike Norvell, quarterbacks Tommy Castellanos and Brock Glenn talk first padded practice for Florida State this spring
Behind closed doors, Florida State football beefed up as the Seminoles put on the pads for the first time in spring after being in helmets the last two days. Take this with a grain of salt, but multiple players put on weight and look more physical from seeing them walk in, including DL Darrell...
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Seminoles softball set for series vs. Duke: Recapping last two weeks of FSU play, looking forward to matchups vs. Duke and NC State
Fresh off a win at Alabama over the Crimson Tide, the Florida State softball team travels to Duke for an early big series in the race for the ACC championship. In this episode of the Seminole Softball Wrap podcast, Gwyn Rhodes and Brian Pellerin look ahead to the contests with Duke as well as NC...
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FSU football: Mike Norvell speaks on second day of spring practice
Florida State continued its spring camp journey on Thursday, hitting the field for the second of 15 practices aimed at laying the foundation for this year’s edition of FSU football. It was another helmets-only day for the Seminoles as acclimation to on-field action continued, offering an...
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FSU head coach Mike Norvell talks first day of Florida State football practice
Florida State football returned to the practice field for the first time in 2025 on Wednesday, kicking off spring camp and the process of acclimating the team — which includes 32 newcomers — to a new offensive and defensive scheme. “I thought the guys really did a nice job of understanding the...
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FSU football: Mike Norvell previews Seminoles spring camp
Two days out from the first Florida State football practice of the spring, head coach Mike Norvell took to the podium to offer some initial insight into this year’s team. The biggest news came in the form of confirmation that the Seminoles would be without three defenders this spring — defensive...
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Celebrating Leonard Hamilton’s Florida State legacy, breaking down what’s next for Seminoles basketball
For the final time in his Florida State career, Leonard Hamilton is set to take the court in the Donald L. Tucker Center as the head coach of the Seminoles. As he prepares to coach his final home game this Saturday at 4 p.m. against SMU, Matt Minnick and Michael Rogner take the time on the latest...
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FSU softball early season breakdown: What we've seen from the Seminoles so far in 2025
The Florida State Seminoles softball team has largely been taking care of business when they step inside the lines this season. Four weeks into the year, the Noles are 16-3 with 12 run-rule victories — 10 in their last 14 games. In that stretch, many of those run rules have come against mid-major...
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FSU softball starts season 4-1: What did we learn from opening games?
The Florida State softball team was back in action this weekend as Team 42 traveled to Mexico for the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge. FSU’s opening slate featured five games, highlighted by two highly anticipated matchups against top-five Oklahoma State—billed as the biggest showdown in…
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Seminole Softball Wrap: Breaking down 2025 FSU roster
The 2025 Florida State softball season is nearly here, and with the return to the field comes the return of the Seminole Softball Wrap podcast. Gwyn Rhodes and Brian Pellerin will get you ready for the year ahead, taking you to and through Team 42’s postseason run. In our first episode of the new...
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College Football Playoff Semifinals: Breaking down Penn State vs. Notre Dame, Texas vs. Ohio State
Breaking down Penn State vs. Notre Dame, Texas vs. Ohio State with picks and DFS lineup tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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College Football Playoff Picks, Predictions, DFS Lineup Tips: Indiana at Notre Dame, SMU at Penn State, Clemson at Texas, Tennessee at Ohio State.
The first-ever 12-team college football playoff is here -- and Sharpen the Point is here to break down the matchups like nobody else, including tips and picks for putting together a DFS lineup for the action. First round (Dec. 20-21) Friday, Dec. 20: No. 10 Indiana at No. 7 Notre Dame | 8 p.m. |...
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FSU recruiting: What names, positions should Seminoles prioritize in transfer portal? Plus, breaking down addition of quarterback Thomas Castellanos
The transfer portal giveth, the transfer portal taketh away. With the winter window opening last week, we’ve seen a flurry of movement for Florida State football in the transfer portal. At the moment, it’s mainly been departures — including a major surprise in quarterback Luke Kromenhoek — but…
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FSU football recruiting: Breaking down Florida State's 2025 Early Signing Period finish, analysis of Seminoles signees
As a nightmare season unfolded for Florida State, the Seminoles saw their top 10 recruiting class fall apart. Heading into the start of the Early Signing Period with the 53rd-ranked class in the 247Sports Composite Rankings, FSU rallied for a strong finish that featured several major flips to…
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College Football Conference Championship Weekend Picks, Predictions, DFS Lineup Tips: Clemson vs. SMU, Penn State vs. Oregon, Georgia vs. Texas, UNLV vs. Boise State, Iowa State vs. Arizona State and more
FRIDAY: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (+3.5) at Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 7 p.m. ET, CBSSN I’m just guessing here. Brian’s Pick: Jacksonville State -3.5 Jordan’s Pick: JSU -3.5 FRIDAY: No. 20 UNLV Rebels (+4.5) at No. 10 Boise State Broncos, 8 p.m. ET, FOX Boise seems to be slowing down.…
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Week 14 College Football Picks, DFS Lineup Tips: FSU vs. Florida, Clemson vs. South Carolina, Syracuse vs. Miami, Ohio State vs. Michigan, Colorado vs. Oklahoma State, Georgia vs. Georgia Tech, USC vs. Notre Dame, Alabama vs. Auburn and more
FRIDAY: Oregon State Beavers (+19.5) at No. 11 Boise State Broncos, Noon ET, FOX Oregon State impressed me last week—not great, but better than expected. Boise relies on Ashton Jeanty, and this is his Heisman moment. The Broncos have slowed, and the Beavers need this for bowl eligibility. Pick:...
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Week 13 College Football Picks, DFS Lineup Tips: Ohio State vs. Indiana, Florida vs. Ole Miss, Virginia vs. SMU, Minnesota vs. Penn State, Kansas vs. Colorado, Army vs. Notre Dame, Oklahoma vs. Alabama, Auburn vs. Texas A&M
No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers (+12.5) at No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes, Noon ET, FOX I’m doing a 180 on Indiana. I’ve doubted them before, but their perfect season has me more nervous about how they’ll perform as favorites rather than underdogs. Still, they have enough fight to stay within a dozen points....
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Week 12 College Football Picks, DFS Lineup Tips: Arkansas vs. Texas, Pitt vs. Clemson, Colorado vs. Utah, Notre Dame vs. Virginia, SMU vs. Boston College, South Carolina vs. Missouri, Wisconsin vs. Oregon, Georgia vs. Tennessee, BYU vs. Kansas
No. 3 Texas Longhorns (-12.5) at Arkansas Razorbacks, Noon ET, ABC Texas hasn’t had a dominant win yet, though their schedule hasn’t challenged them much. Arkansas, coming off a bye, has been struggling but won’t roll over at home. They could keep it close or even pull off an upset. Pick…
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Week 11 College Football Picks, DFS Lineup Tips: FSU vs. Notre Dame, Miami vs. Georgia Tech, Florida vs. Texas, Georgia vs. Ole Miss, Clemson vs. Virginia Tech, Colorado vs. Texas Tech, Alabama vs. LSU and more
No. 4 Miami Hurricanes (-10.5) at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Noon ET, ESPN Miami often starts slow, then flips a switch to dominate. Georgia Tech, coming off a bye, hopes to be the team to finally take down Miami. They bring physicality and home-field advantage, but Miami’s offensive firepower…
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Week 10 College Football Picks, DFS Lineup Tips: FSU vs. UNC, Ohio State at Penn State, Duke at Miami, Oregon at Michigan, Florida vs. Georgia, Texas A&M at South Carolina, Louisville at Clemson, Pitt at SMU and more
No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes (-3.5) at No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions, Noon ET, FOX Ohio State being favored here is surprising; I expected it closer to a pick-em. Both teams are contenders but feel one step from disappointment. In a close matchup like this, taking the home team with points seems...
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College Football DFS Picks, Full Lineup Prediction: Week 9 tips, player projections
Welcome to a special DFS-only episode of Sharpen the Point with your host, Chris Tyndall. flying solo today. No betting insights this time—Chris is focusing on what he knows best: Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) strategy and player picks. We've been scoring big tournament wins. Over the last two…
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FSU vs. Miami: Preview, analysis, prediction feat. Adam Lichtenstein of the Sun Sentinel -- Seminoles playing for pride, Hurricanes playing for national championship and Heisman hopes
Each year, there are two games circled on the Florida State football schedule, both intrastate rivalries that have established themselves as important parts of college football’s tapestry. While FSU-UF had its heyday during its fierce battles between Bobby Bowden and Steve Spurrier, the series...
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2024-2025 FSU basketball preseason roster, schedule preview: What to expect from Seminoles offense, defense
The Florida State Seminoles are just weeks away from tipping off their 2024-25 basketball season, looking to continue an upward trajectory after a major year-to-year jump from 2022-2023 (205th to 79th in KenPom). Roster turnover and a tough ACC schedule will make that even more of a challenge...
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FSU vs. Duke preview, prediction, analysis: Can Blue Devils beat Seminoles for first time ever? feat. Donald Wine from the Duke Basketball Roundup
In 2024, Duke has defied most expectations after losing head coach Mike Elko to the Texas A&M Aggies, off to a strong 5-1 start under new head coach Manny Diaz — a familiar face to the Seminoles who has managed to keep the Blue Devils rolling up until suffering their first loss of the season to…
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College Football Week 6 Picks, DFS & Podcast: FSU-Clemson, UCF-Florida, Miami-Cal, Louisville-SMU, Washington-Michigan and more
October is here, and for the fifth time in the last seven years, Florida State’s season is basically over. What does that mean for us? It’s time to hate, hate, hate and roll in some schadenfreude as the rest of the year unfolds. We’ve got plenty of opportunities on deck this week, mainly...
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FSU vs. Clemson preview: Analysis, breakdown, prediction as Seminoles host No. 15 Tigers
To say the least, the first month of the 2024 season was rough for the Florida State Seminoles (1-4, 1-3 ACC). And now, to start off October, FSU will face off against its first ranked opponent of the season — the No. 15 Clemson Tigers (4-1, 2-0 ACC). After a disappointing showing vs. the Georgia...
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College Football Week 5 Picks, DFS & Podcast: FSU-SMU, Georgia-Alabama, Louisville-Notre Dame and more
As we enter week five of the 2024 college football season, we’re finally into “multiple games with plenty of storylines” territory, and boy does it feel good to live in the era of the four-box YouTube TV setup. First, the game of the week: Georgia, shunted from its perch atop the AP rankings, has...
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FSU, SMU set to meet for first time ever — how do the Mustangs stack up with the Seminoles? Preview, prediction, analysis feat. Dean Ralsky of On the Pony Express
Florida State (1-3, 1-2 ACC) will once again serve as an opponent’s first-ever ACC matchup, this time doing so on the road vs. the SMU Mustangs. SMU (3-1) heads into the game having bounced back from a close loss to No. 22 BYU with a dominant 66-42 win over the TCU Horned Frogs. The Mustangs, who...
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