Florida State football, recruiting news: Could FSU lose Dalvin Cook & still have the best RB group in the ACC?

Football:

Despite losing one of the best backs college football has ever seen, ESPN’s Andrea Adelson still thinks that FSU’s running backs will be the best in the ACC.

. This was one of the toughest calls to make when doing the rankings because this one is based on potential alone. Dalvin Cook is gone after putting together a record-setting Florida State career. To replace him, the Seminoles have: two of the top four running backs in the class of 2017 in Cam Akers (No. 1) and Khalan Laborn (No. 4); Amir Rasul, the No. 7 running back in 2016; and Jacques Patrick, the No. 3 running back in the class of 2015. On paper, this is the most talented group in the ACC. But will these players live up to their advance billing and high expectations?

Who will lead FSU in sacks in 2017? Could it be Brian Burns, Josh Sweat or even Jacob Pugh?

If you only want Power 5 teams in the New Year’s 6 Bowls then a Group of 5 playoff might not be a bad idea.

These four football program have to win in 2017.

Targeting penalties are about to become more fair for all parties involved; you know who could’ve used this adjustment last year?

Recruiting:

A trio of blue-chip IMG Academy prospects will attend FSU’s first Junior Day; including a top flight quarterback recruit. (VIP)

FSU has offered a four-star offensive tackle out of Virginia. After only taking one lineman last year; FSU looks to load up in the trenches this time around.

Here’s 17 random quotes from the FSU staff regarding the 2017 class.

Major recruiting reform is coming.

Here are the 15 best recruiting classes ever, numbers wise.

Other Sports:

Despite FSU’s somewhat over-exaggerated road struggles (newsflash everyone loses on the road in the ACC) you could make an argument that FSU has the best resume in the country or at least top 6.

Unlike the men the women have no trouble on the road as they’re unbeaten when traveling away from Tallahassee; they look to stay perfect tonight at UVA.

Softball continued its winning ways last night over FAMU:

Alumni:

Come to FSU! Where you can be a professional football player or a neurosurgeon or both.

This year’s NFL combine will feature 8 former Seminoles participating.

This matchup should be fun & intense for years to come in the AFC South: