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Football
Spring practice is in full swing, and offensive coordinator Walt Bell is excited about the effort the team is giving.
So happy to be here. I’ve never seen a group of kids have this much fun working this hard. Long way to go!
— Walt Bell (@coachwaltbell) March 27, 2018
Head coach Willie Taggart continues to help his new look Seminoles grow.
No matter who you are, or where you are from, progress is still possible. “Have a great day if you want to”. Go Noles! #DoSomething
— Willie Taggart (@CoachTaggart) March 26, 2018
Florida State football’s Coaches Clinic is set to have new and familiar faces work together.
FSU coaches, past and present, come together for an epic Coaches Clinic you don't want to miss. Register at https://t.co/Uh0bfWXLIT pic.twitter.com/z1hBTMudt5
— Seminoles Recruiting (@FSU_Recruiting) March 26, 2018
Coach Taggart took some time to congratulate men’s tennis on their huge win over No. 1 Wake Forest.
Congratulations @FSU_MTennis on your victory against Wake Forest! Keep it going. Go Noles! #DoSomething
— Willie Taggart (@CoachTaggart) March 26, 2018
The ’Noles had their first practice in full pads.
Full pads.
— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) March 26, 2018
[https://t.co/ncKJgyRDhj]#SpringBall | #DoSomething pic.twitter.com/hPv4vUrzES
Zaquandre White going through agility drills. #FSU pic.twitter.com/EpBUMZwL7U
— Wayne McGahee III (@WayneMcGaheeIII) March 26, 2018
#FSU RB Khalan Laborn going through agility drills pic.twitter.com/Xm7fRbp4GL
— Wayne McGahee III (@WayneMcGaheeIII) March 26, 2018
First day in pads and #FSU getting right after it. pic.twitter.com/XRJD6Xa7z8
— Curt Weiler (@CurtMWeiler) March 26, 2018
Walt Bell leading QB drills on a brisk Monday morning. pic.twitter.com/YBJEdu1nZr
— Tim Linafelt / FSU (@Tim_Linafelt) March 26, 2018
Coach Taggart took some time before practice to address the media.
Coach Taggart spoke to the media before heading out to practice this morning.
— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) March 26, 2018
» https://t.co/AN88klGsxl#SpringBall | #DoSomething pic.twitter.com/PKwXNJmVtR
Next up to make a splash on the Seminoles’ roster could be D.J. Matthews.
D.J. Matthews could be FSU's next electric playmaker on offense, special teams https://t.co/epvTtpLSLE pic.twitter.com/43SS8220eh
— Safid Deen (@Safid_Deen) March 26, 2018
Recruiting
Florida State had some visitors in town this weekend, one being West coast c/o 2020 major running back target Kendall Milton. Milton looked like he enjoyed himself and the Seminoles seem to have made an impact. Milton also has offers from Alabama, USC, Ohio State and Oregon.
Cali2Tally @CoachTaggart @coach_pimp @coachdavidkelly #WestsideNole #NoleNation pic.twitter.com/A2sf9DO5vO
— Kendall Milton (@therealkmilt) March 26, 2018
Had great convos with the man @CoachTaggart #WestsideNole #NoleNation pic.twitter.com/MqKQNVVGuI
— Kendall Milton (@therealkmilt) March 26, 2018
#culture #westsidenoles @therealkmilt pic.twitter.com/FCkDGNdUAp
— Chris Milton (@fatherofballers) March 26, 2018
FSU also had top c/o 2019 kicker Zack Sessa out of Venice (Fla.) in town.
Making moves at FSU Thanks for having me @CoachAHampton #DoSomething #Fab50 pic.twitter.com/GLEMzydVGR
— Zack Sessa (@ZackSessa) March 26, 2018
One major group that the Seminoles had in town was that from Lakeland High School, which included the No. 3 tight end for the c/o 2019 Keon Zipperer.
The Lakeland (Fla.) High crew highlighted by Rivals250 TE Keon Zipperer (second from right) at FSU today. pic.twitter.com/cQntNdoEoI
— Rob Cassidy (@Cassidy_Rob) March 26, 2018
4-star c/o 2019 linebacker Ge’mon Eaford out of Deerfield Beach (Fla.) looks like he enjoyed his weekend in Tally.
FLORIDA ST VISIT pic.twitter.com/VzIwsb6JCM
— G5 (@Gemon_J_Wilson) March 27, 2018
FSU has offered c/o 2020 safety Elias Ricks out of Santa Ana (Ca.) Mater Dei.
WEST SIDE ! THIS IS A BIG ONE I AM BLESSED TO SAY I HAVE RECEIVED A HUGE OFFER FROM FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY! #NoleNation #WestsideNole pic.twitter.com/Q496gBWNMv
— XII (@Eliasricks2020) March 27, 2018
Let’s start this train big bro ! #WestsideNole https://t.co/NVjPoVNnVF
— XII (@Eliasricks2020) March 27, 2018
The No. 3 dual threat QB in the c/o 2019 Taisun Phommachanh enjoyed his visit at Florida State with Coach Taggart and Coach Bell.
Had an amazing visit with Florida State this week! Thanks @CoachTaggart @coachwaltbell #NothSideNoles #NoleBlooded #Tribe19 pic.twitter.com/xBzn5hXE2S
— Taisun P⚡️ (@tydollaz3) March 27, 2018
Alumni
Bad news for FSU golf alum and current PGA player Brooks Koepka as he is officially out of The Masters this coming weekend.
Brooks Koepka officially out of @TheMasters. Koepka is 1 of 2 players to finish in the top-15 in each of the last 5 majors held (Hideki Matsuyama).
— Justin Ray (@JustinRayGC) March 26, 2018
Other Sports
FSU basketball signee Devin Vassell was named the 2018 Daily Post Boys Player of the Year.
Florida State baseball’s Jackson Lueck was voted the ACC Baseball Player of the Week after some recent strong performance.
Jackson Lueck helped FSU to a 4-1 record last week and wins his first ACC Player of the Week honor!https://t.co/uqPInO7sbF pic.twitter.com/XoyH4ZKR8N
— FSU Baseball (@FSUBaseball) March 26, 2018
Seminoles baseball has remained at the top of the polls, coming in at No. 7.
Phil Cofer and Terrance Mann were named to the All-Tournament team for the West region.
Presenting the All-Tournament team in the West Region…
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) March 26, 2018
Charles Matthews (MOP)
Moritz Wagner
Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman
Phil Cofer
Terance Mann#MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/vf8dv1MyET
Lauri Paredes of FSU track and field has set a new record.
Let's salute @Lauri_paredes1 for her new #Noles record in the javelin 53.50m (175-6) in #FSURelays freshman debut! pic.twitter.com/WO225wEufe
— FSU Track & Field (@FSU_Track) March 26, 2018