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Football
Spring ball is just around the corner, and new head coach Willie Taggart announced that he first two practices would be open to the public.
.@CoachTaggart has opened the first two spring practices to the public.
— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) March 19, 2018
Wednesday 3/21
Friday 3/23
More info https://t.co/tbQ1HyRvrf
The ACC has some strong talent to keep an eye on this upcoming season:
Spring football is in full swing.
— ESPN CollegeFootball (@ESPNCFB) March 19, 2018
We like this. https://t.co/jAfb2B84Tz
Coach Taggart took some time to speak about his time with the USF Bulls and what he’s looking forward to with his new ’Noles squad:
Enjoyed catching up with @CoachTaggart today. We discussed @USFFootball and @FSUFootball. Will post some stuff later this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/DkjjqxtW9R
— Joey Knight (@TBTimes_Bulls) March 19, 2018
Keeping an Eye on the Enemy: Virginia Tech enters spring practice with an inexperienced linebacker group.
Our Spring Practice Preview series has begun, and first up are the Seminoles stacked running back crew.
Recruiting
4-star outslide linebacker target Derick Hall out of Gulfport (Ms.) Gulfport has named Florida State in his top 7. Hall is the No. 15 linebacker prospect in the country.
Elite 8//Happy Birthday To Me9️⃣ pic.twitter.com/NsJiGGXkr6
— Derick Hall II9️⃣ (@derick_hall5) March 19, 2018
Major Seminoles’ receiver target and recent Florida de-commit John Dunmore is dominating the Under Armour All America camp and was genuine in calling Florida State his “dream school.” Dunmore also mentioned Penn State and Georgia to be other stand out programs in his recruiting process.
Alumni
Former Seminole and Heisman winner Jameis Winston took time to congratulate the men’s hoops squad on punching their ticket to the Sweet Sixteen:
Congrats @FSUHoops !!! Keep persevering. We Seminoles love California! ✊ #FSU #NCAATournament #MarchMadness #Sweet16 #Noles https://t.co/6qcgtzyKE3
— Jameis Winston (@Jaboowins) March 19, 2018
Some news for another former Florida State Heisman winner; Charlie Ward has been named Florida High’s new basketball coach:
BREAKING NEWS: Florida High is bringing on Charlie Ward as its boys basketball coach. Ward was previously a head football coach at Booker T. Washington in Pensacola. https://t.co/RBaOyPjdbY
— Big Bend Preps (@bigbendpreps) March 20, 2018
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Coach Ham took to Twitter to celebrate his squad’s huge win.
My guys never quit. So proud of them! Sweet sixteen!!! #18Strong pic.twitter.com/y2n7F7KEu0
— Leonard Hamilton (@FSUCoachHam) March 19, 2018
A look inside the Seminoles locker room after their win over Xavier.
An inside look at Florida State's thrilling win over Xavier pic.twitter.com/gg4OoyvtUC
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) March 20, 2018
After securing a spot in the Sweet Sixteen, FSU’s Leonard Hamilton is the sole African-american coach left in the tournament. College basketball has lacked diversity in coaching and Coach Ham has had a historic tenure over the last 16 years. The Shadow League took some time to discuss the moments that have lead him to this moment in the NCAA tournament.
Hamilton has faced some tough critics over the years, but his resume says it all...and he knows it.
“They tried to run me out of Tally, I sent three ballers to the NBA and now we goin’ back to Cali.” pic.twitter.com/GQdf41jth4
— Slowdell Haggins (@CSteph90) March 19, 2018
Check out the basketball obersvations made by our own Matt Minnick after their historic win over No. 1 seed Xavier.
FSU baseball remains in the latest top-10 rankings, coming in at No. 7.
Women’s hoops suffered a tough upset in the NCAA women’s tournament at home to No. 11 seed Buffalo.
FSU men’s golf hung out with Brooks Koepka in south Florida during the Valspar collegiate tournament.
Great way to end the day with with @BKoepka @Seminoles pic.twitter.com/f9rAzvSSfi
— Trey Jones (@CoachTreyFSU) March 20, 2018