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Recruiting
Victory is oh so sweet, especially when it’s over the likes of Kentucky, Miami, Alabama, and Georgia, just to name a few. The Seminoles have gained a commitment from c/o 2018 linebacker Xavier Peters. Peters showed up big at the Under Armour All America game and is the No. 12 linebacker in the class.
FSU going great where the fans at?!?! @FSU_news #noles pic.twitter.com/jTsLlkD5Wn
— xavier peters ️ (@xavierpeters22) January 27, 2018
.@xavierpeters22 just jumped over the kicker. #UAAllAmerica pic.twitter.com/3p6KY9v6ho
— Under Armour FTBL (@UAFootball) January 5, 2018
And there’s another one in the books for the ’Noles after this huge recruiting weekend, as 4-star c/o 2018 linebacker Dennis Briggs Jr. has shut his recruitment down and pledged his commitment to Florida State. While the crystal ball was leaning towards Miami after his official visit to the Hurricanes, that quickly changed after making the trip to FSU.
100%
— Dennis Briggs Jr. (@Briggsdennis2) January 29, 2018
C O M M I T T E D TO
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
#Tribe18 pic.twitter.com/R1kqpliSvE
As National Signing Day nears, 4-star c/o 2018 defensive end Malcolm Lamar has scheduled another unofficial to Florida State before the dead period begins. This is a good sign for the Seminoles before that February 7th date approaches. Lamar has offers on the table from Alabama, Florida, Oregon, and Miami to name a few.
Armwood DE Malcolm Lamar took an official to FSU in December. It sounds like he'll be back in Tallahassee this weekend for an unofficial, just before the Dead Period hits (VIP)https://t.co/aSeus5TWm2 pic.twitter.com/Xjhmr8j03q
— Josh Newberg (@joshnewberg247) January 29, 2018
The 2018 recruiting class may be the center focus right now, but the Seminoles staff is not letting off the gas pedal on the future of FSU football as well. The ’Noles have offered class of 2020 running back Lawrance Toafili from Largo (Fla.) Pinellas Park.
TRUELY BLESSED AND THANKFUL ‼️to receive an offer from my dream school The University of Florida State Very excited but it’s time to grind stay tuned for Next season pic.twitter.com/Vrd95jNd69
— Lawrance Toafili (@LToafili_3) January 29, 2018
Football
The Seminoles staff continues to hit the road, but this time the entire staff is making the trip together to Tampa. Time for some family bonding, if you ask me.
Headed to TAMPA meeting up with the WHOLE STAFF!!!! #CLOSINGTIME #FINISH #GONOLES #GRINDTIME #TRIBE18 #DOSOMETHING pic.twitter.com/s9SfqNOOb7
— Donte' Pimpleton (@coach_pimp) January 29, 2018
Great day in Tampa!
— Walt Bell (@coachwaltbell) January 30, 2018
Also, can we just talk about how on point their GIF game is?
Feeling you have when the whole SQUAD is rolling in the city .#NoleTakeOver#Tribe18#DoSomething pic.twitter.com/FIDHPiopo8
— Alonzo Hampton (@CoachAHampton) January 29, 2018
Keeping an eye on the enemy: Louisville has hired former Notre Dame defensive coordinator and current Georgia analyst Brian VanGorder. One thing to note— in his three years at Notre Dame, VanGorder never produced a defense better than 28th.
Alumni
Pro Bowl aside: protect Jalen Ramsey at all costs.
How was the #ProBowl? pic.twitter.com/u3g692D6jW
— #Sacksonville (@Jaguars) January 29, 2018
Other Sports
Men’s hoops big win over Miami helped the Seminoles’ chances for the post-season and the NCAA tournament, and our own Michael Rogner took a deep dive inside the box score.