Football:
SBNation’s Bill Connelly continues his offseason preview series with a team that should be of great interest to Seminole fans. Connelly previews FSU’s Labor Day opponent Virginia Tech and discusses the recent turbulence surrounding their defensive depth chart.
So uh, @VT_Football hasn't had the greatest offseason. It hasn't doomed Justin Fuente's program-building, but it's probably hit the pause button for a year.https://t.co/m0ltn55tcV
— Bill Connelly (@SBN_BillC) July 24, 2018
Based on Connelly’s previews, we are keeping track of the Top 5 things to know about Florida State’s opposition this year and putting it all in one place.
The Seminoles had 2 players make the preseason All-ACC team. For comparison, the team had 3 players receive that same distinction before the 2017 season.
.@ClemsonFB leads all schools with eight selections on the 2018 All-#ACC Preseason Football Team: https://t.co/1UDfdH4SfK #ACCKickoff #ALLIN #ACCFootball
— ACC Football (@ACCFootball) July 24, 2018
Every team has the opportunity to make the College Football Playoff, including FSU. How likely are the ’Noles to accomplish that feat in Willie Taggart’s first year as head coach? Bud Elliott breaks down the odds.
Any of y’all want this at 15/2? https://t.co/lXFtAg068c
— Tomahawk Nation (@Tomahawknation) July 24, 2018
One NFL draft analyst thinks that the film on Florida State DB Levonta Taylor compares favorably to Denzel Ward, the #4 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft:
If you compare the tape of 2017 Denzel Ward to 2017 Levonta Taylor, I don’t think there is much separation between the two. https://t.co/kj5kVnG4KQ
— Jonah Tuls (@JonahTulsNFL) July 25, 2018
One of our more average writers guides you through the No. 41 play on our Top 100 countdown. Try to look past his mediocre command of the English language and relive one of the greatest play calls in FSU football history.
As always, feel free to catch up on any that you missed.
Recruiting:
Florida State is preparing to host its most important recruiting event of the summer, Saturday Night Live, on July 28th. A group of the nation’s best high school football players are expected to be in attendance. We’ll keep you updated on which ones end up making the trek to Tallahassee.
Saturday Night Live is coming to Doak #SNL18 #July28 Open To the Public #PullUp #DoSomething pic.twitter.com/V3IwF2fNvw
— Seminoles Recruiting (@FSU_Recruiting) July 21, 2018