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Football
Who’s the real DBU? FSU has had 28 consecutive years of defensive backs drafted, and they’re about to make it 29.
Can we make it 29? #DoSomething | #GoNoles pic.twitter.com/Wh9Wgxpzoi
— Seminoles Recruiting (@FSU_Recruiting) April 24, 2018
Feel good about this streak reaching 29 Thursday.#DoSomething https://t.co/a75yDED3E7
— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) April 24, 2018
With the draft quickly approaching, the next round of Seminole alums are ready to play at the next level.
Just days away from more #Noles realizing their NFL dreams.#DoSomething | #NFLDraft2018 pic.twitter.com/MVR98qsDyZ
— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) April 24, 2018
Director of player development Mario Edwards reminds us to “blame no one” and “make no excuses.”
99% Of Failures Come From People Who Have A Habit Of Making Excuses... Blame No One. Make No Excuses. Do Something!! #NolesInControl #ItsSeminoleSeason #DoSomething!
— Mario Edwards (@MarioEdwardsFSU) April 24, 2018
Seminoles Boosters’ spring tour had a great first stop in Jacksonville.
Great first stop for the @SeminoleBooster Tour in #Jacksonville! #DoSomething https://t.co/EDFHTOyxId
— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) April 24, 2018
Recruiting
Florida State and Treasure Coast High School alum Lamarcus Brutus was excited to have running backs coach Donte Pimpleton at his old stomping grounds for a recruiting visit.
Shout out to @coach_pimp for stopping by the school today to check out our athletes!! #NoleNation #FSU @TCHS_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/mAq0EfLWOy
— Lamarcus Brutus (@Beebo42) April 24, 2018
Coach Pimpelton made his rounds today and also visited Port Saint Lucie High in south Florida.
Would like to thank Coach Pimpleton @coach_pimp from FSU for stopping by today. It's greatly appreciated. Go Jags @JonSantucci
— Coach Dent (@CoachChrisDent) April 24, 2018
Offensive line coach Greg Frey is also hitting the recruiting trail hard in Georgia, spending some time at Brunswick High School.
College coaches already in the building first thing this morning at Brunswick High! Thanks for making a stop at Brunswick High @CoachFreyFSU @CoachTedRoof !!! #recruiting #collegefootball #collegeprospects #FSU #NOLES #NCSTATE #WOLFPACK #piratefootball #912 pic.twitter.com/9lr5PDbZ56
— Garrett Grady (@CoachGGrady) April 24, 2018
Major FSU target 4-star wide receiver John Dunmore out of Hollywood (Fla.) is crushing spring practice, and his film doesn’t disappoint. Dunmore is the No. 21 receiver prospect in the class of 2019 and has offers from the likes of Michigan, Florida, Auburn, and Georgia.
Chaminade-Madonna (FL) 4-star WR John Dunmore at spring practice. pic.twitter.com/bfoVIEufcz
— Luke Stampini (@LukeStampini) April 24, 2018
Wide receivers coach David Kelly was hitting major schools in Dade County this week, looking for the next bout of FSU football stars.
Defensive backs coach Mark Snyder honed in on Jacksonville-area recruiting, making a visit to St. Augustine High School.
Thank you #FSU @coachmarksnyder for stopping by this afternoon to discuss our players! #Unconquered #DoSomething @CoachTaggart @coach_pimp @CoachWoodie pic.twitter.com/rgJtxdFW3e
— SAHS Jacket Football (@SAHSJackets) April 24, 2018
Recent Florida State cornerback commit Travis Jay recently earned his fourth star from ESPN and 247Sports. Jay comes out of Madison (Fla.) Madison County and is the No. 23 CB in the class of 2019.
Madison County DB and #FSU commit Travis Jay has earned a fourth star by both ESPN and 247Sports. pic.twitter.com/bmDXOzUZcF
— Kenny Morales (@KennyMoralesTV) April 24, 2018
Alumni
Seminoles alum Adrian McPherson (‘01-02) was recently signed by the AFL’s Jacksonville Sharks.
BREAKING NEWS: Sharks sign Veteran QB Andrian McPherson. See full story here: https://t.co/JKSohE6oXL@jaxsharks @NALFootball pic.twitter.com/53IUx2RxsL
— Jacksonville Sharks (@jaxsharks) April 23, 2018
Other Sports
FSU basketball’s Terrance Mann was recently recognized for his efforts off the court.
.@terance_mann recognized by @NABC1927 for #communityservice efforts during his first three years as an @FSUHoops standout #noles -- https://t.co/Wa4ZqPGP8t pic.twitter.com/4gRAMIx4rx
— FSU Hoops (@FSUHoops) April 24, 2018
’Noles coach Leonard Hamilton is set to be honored at the legendary Dickie V’s Gala next month.
.@FSUCoachHam to be honored at @DickieV Gala on May 11 -- https://t.co/4SMLGQSBG5 pic.twitter.com/CfZt47vbEw
— FSU Hoops (@FSUHoops) April 24, 2018
FSU track and field had a stand out this week in Corion Knight.
Finally landed @Zeus__2k3 one of these for the season! #Noleshttps://t.co/7IdMECZpGL pic.twitter.com/Jt8YspR8Lu
— FSU Track & Field (@FSU_Track) April 24, 2018
FSU baseball wasn't able to overcome Stetson and had its win streak snapped.
Stetson snapped our 15-game win streak in the series tonight.
— FSU Baseball (@FSUBaseball) April 24, 2018
Back on the diamond this weekend at home against Miami. pic.twitter.com/jOUbpzOB12
After the Seminoles made their way into the Elite Eight this past March, the hoops squad is ready to get next season started.
Never too early for Bracketology (2018-19 version)https://t.co/j7NxY337Os pic.twitter.com/8lrAeHTxGa
— FSU Hoops (@FSUHoops) April 24, 2018
Seminoles softball comes in at No. 8 in the most recent rankings.
USA Today/NFCA Top 10 team rankings:
— NCAA Softball (@NCAAsoftball) April 24, 2018
1. UCLA (29)
2. Oregon
3. Oklahoma (3)
4. Washington
5. Florida
6. Georgia
7. Tennessee
8. Florida State
9. Arizona State
10. Arizona