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Football:
FSU DT Marvin Wilson gets first team honors while Cam Akers comes away as an honorable mention in The Draft Network’s midseason all-american team.
There were some big shakeups in your FanPulse top 25 this week, plus an SEC quarterback is running away with the Heisman race.
While many fans expected that it would take a miracle to beat the Tigers in Death Valley, Clemson’s dominant performance still rattled fan confidence—dropping 11 percent from last week.
After a reviewing the film, Bud and Ingram sat down to discuss their takeaways from the Clemson game in the latest Nolecast.
Recruiting:
4-star defensive back Jalen Harrell decommitted from the ’Noles on Tuesday. Harrell, the 18th ranked corner in the country according to 247Sports, is the first decommitment for FSU in the 2020 cycle:
Respect My Decision pic.twitter.com/r88VavWbZ1
— Jalen Harrell (@jayworld07) October 15, 2019
Other Sports:
In last weeks Noles News, I pointed out that FSU basketball coach Leonard Hamilton had found the fountain of youth some time ago. Well, the secret formula has been bottled and much like Mike’s secret stuff helped the Looney Toons defeated the Monstars, Leonard’s secret stuff helps him land 5-stars to combat the likes of Duke, UNC, and Virginia:
Everyone asks me how I never age...
— Leonard Hamilton (@FSUCoachHam) October 15, 2019
I wasn’t gonna tell anyone but somebody snuck a photo during practice yesterday. pic.twitter.com/t8FPXMBv6c
Alumni:
After requesting a trade and sitting out the past three weeks, Jalen Ramsey was finally dealt to the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams have struggled this year and unloaded Marcus Peters to the Ravens earlier in the day to make room for the all-pro:
It’s happening: Former Jaguars’ CB Jalen Ramsey is being traded to the LA Rams for two first-round picks in 2020 and 2021, and a fourth-round pick in 2021, source tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 15, 2019
Former FSU wide receiver Anquan Boldin has officially announced his retirement, and he did so as a Baltimore Raven. Boldin had longer stints on other teams, but it was in Baltimore where he won a Super Bowl, catching passes from Joe Flacco:
ICYMI
— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) October 15, 2019
National Champion, Super Bowl Champion and 2015 NFL Man of the Year @AnquanBoldin announced his retirement. #OneTribe https://t.co/l7XOrzUq47
It is such an honor to retire as a Raven. My family and I have been forever impacted by this first class organization. Thank you to the ownership, coaches and fans for all the love and support over the years. Once a Raven, always a Raven. pic.twitter.com/uFH5pkeyZx
— Anquan Boldin (@AnquanBoldin) October 15, 2019
Former Florida State offensive lineman Tre Jackson will continue his playing career, getting a shot in the XFL with the Tampa Bay Vipers:
With the 4th pick of Round 5 (No. 36 overall) in the Offensive Line #XFLDraft, the #XFLVipers select Tre Jackson - OG, @FSUFootball!#VipersDraft | #ReadyToStrike
— Tampa Bay Vipers (@XFLVipers) October 15, 2019
The 70-round draft has a large pool of players to choose from including a handful of former ’Noles that could be selected on day two.
And as one former players heads to Tampa, another departs as wide receiver Bobo Wilson was released by the Buccaneers after struggling mightily as a punt returner:
Bucs are making moves during their bye week, releasing WR Bobo Wilson and OLB Devante Bond. Wilson muffed two punts Tuesday and lost one of the fumbles. No corresponding moves known yet.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) October 15, 2019