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Football
New FSU head coach Willie Taggart sent his best to men’s hoops coach Leonard Hamilton after the ’Noles officially made the big dance.
Congratulations coach! Good luck in the tournament. Go Noles! #DoSomething https://t.co/ef1ZLcTVcd
— Willie Taggart (@CoachTaggart) March 12, 2018
New Florida State linebackers coach Raymond Woodie shared his defensive philosophy for this Seminoles team.
FSU defensive backs coach Alonzo Hampton was mic’d up at The Chase and dropped some healthy reminders to the squad.
"We’re built for this. We talk about being Florida State, right? The standard is the standard. That’s the only reason you guys came here: to earn a great education and to play for a National Championship.” - @CoachAHampton #TheChase | #DoSomething
— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) March 12, 2018
Recruiting
The Seminoles have 5-star c/o 2019 prospect Kayvon Thibodeaux out of Thousand Oaks (Ca.) in Tallahassee this weekend. Thibodeaux is a weak-side defensive end and is the No. 1 prospect in the class according to 247 Sports.
Florida state this week end ! #GoNoles pic.twitter.com/PdX9KFS6rQ
— kayvon thibodeaux (@kayvonT8) March 12, 2018
Alumni
Washington Redskins kicker and Florida State alum Dustin Hopkins has been re-signed.
Washington re-signed K Dustin Hopkins.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2018
The Miami Dolphins have released FSU linebacker alum Lawrence Timmons.
Dolphins have released Lawrence Timmons, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2018
Other Sports
After dropping a road series to Wake Forest, FSU baseball has dropped in the latest polls but remains firmly in the top-10.
New @D1Baseball Top 10
— NCAA Baseball (@NCAACWS) March 12, 2018
1. Oregon State
2. Florida
3. Stanford
4. Kentucky
5. Arkansas
6. Texas Tech
7. Florida State
8. Ole Miss
9. Texas A&M
10. Clemson
Although men’s hoops has gone through an inconsistent season, they’ve exceeded expectations after losing a lot of talent to the NBA.
FSU is set to play Missouri in the first round of the NCAA tournament, and we’ve got you covered on the scouting report.
Women’s hoops have also made the NCAA tournament and are a No. 3 seed, set to face University of Arkansas-Little Rock in the first round.