Florida State football, recruiting news: Is James Blackman the ACC’s best returning quarterback?

Football:

In at least one statistic, he is:

James Blackman performed admirably as a true freshman non-early enrollee but if he can make the sophomore leap then FSU fans should be excited about what he’ll look like in 2018.

Another rising sophomore Cam Akers is getting Heisman Hype at 25:1 odds.

Clemson leads the way in ESPN’s way too early FPI rankings; FSU is just inside the top 20.

FSU’s has plenty of talent for Willie Taggart to work with but his biggest task is fixing FSU’s broken culture.

There a lot of talented bodies in FSU’s offensive line that are ready to be devoped.

Carlos Becker will miss the spring as he recovers from ankle surgery.

Recruiting:

The first junior day of the Willie Taggart era is here and it features a boatload of talented Florida prospects.

After signing one of the nation’s best WR classes for 2018 FSU isn’t letting up on the position for the 2019 recruiting class.

Rivals’ Mike Farrell gave Willie Taggart an A+ for his close.

Could FSU be on the verge of landing arguably the state’s top offensive guard?

Other Sports:

It’s opening weekend for FSU Baseball!

Did FSU move off the bubble following the victory over No.11 Clemson in NCAA projections?

Women’s Basketball put a hurting on Clemson:

Alumni:

Derwin James is getting top-5 draft pick hype before the NFL combine; if selected in the top 5 he’d be the first safety selected in the top five of the NFL Draft since Eric Berry.