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Football
Jimbo Fisher has had his fair share of dealing with new talent at the quarterback position. Our own Dakota Moyer breaks down how Fisher’s past quarterbacks have performed in their first starts.
ESPN’s Tom VanHarren sat down with James Blackman’s high school coach, Rick Casko, who explains this isn’t the first time Blackman has been in this position.
Don’t forget to take a look at who Seminoles’ fans should root for in Week 4.
Check out our staff predictions for Saturday’s game against NC State, as Florida State returns to the field after a 3 week hiatus.
Want to know how many NC State players would start for Florida State? We’ve got you covered.
Sports Illustrated evaluated which teams are facing the most pressure heading into week 4, especially Florida State and Miami. Since neither have played since week 1, each program has a lot to prove, and they specifically pointed out the Seminoles quarterback situation.
“Piggybacking off the first point here, let’s turn to Seminoles quarterback James Blackman, a true freshman who takes over this week after Deondre Francois fell to a season-ending injury against Alabama. For a team with playoff hopes—which should still be alive and well even after the loss to the Crimson Tide—taking over at quarterback as a true freshman will be a huge burden.”
Florida State tight-end, Mavin Saunders, was named to 2017 Allstate/AFCA Good Works team.
Congrats to the 2017 Allstate/AFCA Good Works team pic.twitter.com/KVgScA9dPz
— Mark Schlabach (@Mark_Schlabach) September 21, 2017
In other ACC news, Clemson kicker Greg Huegel suffered a season ending ACL tear at practice on Wednesday.
Clemson starting K Greg Huegel suffered torn ACL on FG attempt on last play of practice Wednesday & is out for season
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) September 21, 2017
Recruiting
The Seminoles have locked down an official visit for the class of 2018’s No. 1 offensive tackle, Jackson Carman of Fairfield (OH) High School. According to 247Sports, Ohio State leads the pack for his commitment as of now, but FSU is in his top 5. Carman is listed at 6’6 330 lbs. and is No. 1 at his position, No. 1 prospect out of the state of Ohio, and is ranked the No. 9 recruit in the nation.
With the Seminoles opening at home this Saturday, 247 Sports reports on which recruits are expected to be at Doak Campbell this weekend.
Alumni
Florida State football alum, Dalvin Cook, continues to shine in the NFL.
Dalvin Cook is averaging 9.1 yards per carry in the 4th quarter, that figure leads the NFL. pic.twitter.com/Dd1Ch0VmRr
— Tyler Carmer (@Carmered) September 21, 2017
Former Seminoles Brooks Koepka and Daniel Berger are both showing out big on the PGA Tour Championship Playoff at East Lake Golf Club. They’ll be paired together Friday.
.@BKoepka+@DanielBerger59 are -4 & T-2 after R1 @playofffinale. Former ‘Noles getting after it @eastlakegc.@FSUGolf @BudElliott3 @PGATOUR pic.twitter.com/SlEy2BeVn3
— Josh Pick (@joshuadpick) September 21, 2017
Other Sports
Florida State soccer star Deyna Castellanos, has been named a finalist for the best FIFA Women’s Player of 2017.
#DeynaCastellanos joins Carli Lloyd and Lieke Martens as a final candidate for #TheBest FIFA Women’s Player 2017! pic.twitter.com/uzxsTcGnOs
— FSU Seminoles (@Seminoles) September 22, 2017
Florida State baseball was ranked the No. 7 program in the country by D1Baseball.
Noles rank No. 7 on @d1baseball's Top College Programs!
— FSU Baseball (@FSUBaseball) September 22, 2017
40 wins for 40 straight years will do that.https://t.co/k6yHzRhxxR