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Football
It’s known that Willie Taggart has a history with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, and Tomahawk Nation took a look into what that relationship means.
Seminoles running back Jacques Patrick officially announced that he will be returning to Florida State for his senior season rather than entering the NFL draft.
I have decided not to put my name in this year’s NFL Draft and will remain at Florida State for my senior season! I’m excited to get back to work with my teammates and our new coaching staff to prepare for a great 2018 season. See you in Doak on September 3rd!!
— Jacques Patrick (@jacques_patrick) January 11, 2018
Keeping an eye on the enemy: Clemson left tackle Mitch Hyatt is also planning on returning to the Tigers for his senior season.
Clemson starting left tackle Mitch Hyatt will return for his senior season. “I have some unfinished business on the field and I know another year will benefit me," he said in a statement. "And, it is very important to me to finish my education." https://t.co/0RvWpKXQMq
— Andrea Adelson (@aadelsonESPN) January 10, 2018
Speaking of the Tigers, their star receiver Deon Cain officially declared for the 2018 NFL draft, per ESPN.
The Seminoles are set to begin their 2018 season against the Virginia Tech Hokies, who have just lost Terrell (safety) and Tremaine Edmunds (linebacker) to the NFL, according to Yahoo Sports.
Florida State is set to face Notre Dame this year in South Bend, and it looks like the Irish will be without their offensive line coach Brad Briggs.
Matt Nagy's first hire as #Bears head coach is a big one. He lured offensive line coach Harry Hiestand away from Notre Dame for a second run with the team. https://t.co/CJIBUmc9kW
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) January 10, 2018
With NFL declarations front and center right now, make sure to keep up on our tracker on which Seminoles are staying and which are leaving.
Recruiting
The new Seminoles staff offered c/o 2018 3-star offensive tackle Jalen Goss from Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia.
Extremely Blessed To Receive An Offer From Florida State University #tribe18 @CoachFreyFSU @LHSvikingsFB @ChadSimmons_ @FSUFootball pic.twitter.com/84URxnxojz
— Jalen Goss (@Almighty__jayy4) January 10, 2018
Alumni
The Minnesota Vikings rookies did some big things this season, and leading the charge was FSU star running back Dalvin Cook before injury ended his season.
As for the Denver Broncos, defensive end Demarcus Walker showed the most improvement through the duration of the season.
A Florida State kicker and current Carolina Panther is headed to the NFL Pro Bowl.
.@trai_turner & @GrahamGano are heading to the Pro Bowl https://t.co/689PR7sMx0
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) January 10, 2018
Other Sports
Perfect Game’s 2018 preseason rankings are out, and they have Florida State baseball ranked 5th.
Men’s hoops lost their 17-point lead to the Louisville Cardinals Tuesday night, falling to 1-3 in the ACC.
What a comeback!
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) January 11, 2018
Louisville rallies from 17 down to pick up a much-needed 73-69 victory at No. 23 Florida State, snapping the Seminoles' 28-game home win streak. pic.twitter.com/fGUVSm94ig