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Football:
Former Western Michigan quarterback Wyatt Rector was accepted into FSU on Monday, and will enroll in May. (VIP) It was reported in February that Rector would transfer to Florida State as a walk-on, at first. Here is a scouting report on what Rector will bring to the Seminoles.
QB transfer Wyatt Rector accepted into FSU, will enroll in May https://t.co/ObIBJDm5os via @Noles247
— Noles247.com (@Noles247) April 16, 2019
Head coach Willie Taggart began his 2019 spring tour last night in Jacksonville, FL. The 12-city tour will feature a host of current and former players. Gene Deckerhoff, the voice of the Florida State Seminoles, will serve as the emcee.
#Tribe19 signee Travis Jay is ready to suit up for the ’Noles.
Ready to get back on the field .. #Noles 8️⃣ pic.twitter.com/xZC2pY1c5z
— Travis “Trav” Jay (@TravisJay18) April 16, 2019
Recruiting:
Florida State made the top 13 for 2020 4-star wide receiver Bryce Gowdy. The prospect from Deerfield Beach, FL also included Florida, Auburn, Penn State, and Notre Dame in that list, among others.
I worked hard to be in this position. These are my top schools heading into spring.
— Simba ⁷ (@SkayeBryce) April 14, 2019
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Simba’s 13
- @GeauxEdits pic.twitter.com/Y8xqR7JRvI
2020 FSU QB commit Jeff Sims made his opinion known to Gowdy.
Man stop playing you already know who you want throwing you the ball ♂️ https://t.co/T5k3hIVigZ
— Jeff Sims (@JeffSims_10) April 14, 2019
The Seminoles extended an offer to 2021 defensive back Markevious Brown. Brown is an in-state prospect that plays for IMG Academy and also holds offers from Miami, Mississippi State, and Nebraska.
BLESSED AND HONORED To Receive A(n) Offer From The University Of Florida State #Tribe21 @Andrew_Ivins @DemetricDWarren @HamiltonESPN @SWiltfong247 @coachmarroquin @RivalsFriedman @JohnGarcia_Jr @bartonsimmons @ZBlostein247 @AllenTrieu @rivalsmike @PalmBeach7On7 @PBFireFootball pic.twitter.com/pU7QhAZyTw
— Markevious Brown ♂️²¹ (@Brown27Mark) April 16, 2019
2020 offensive line recruit Javion Cohen has decommitted from the University of South Carolina. The ’Noles offered the prospect from Phenix City, AL last month.
I have de-committed from the University of South Carolina. No interviews.
— Javo The Great. (@javiocohen) April 16, 2019
Other Sports:
Florida State men’s basketball landed a commitment from JUCO wing RayQuan Evans on Sunday. Evans sat down for a Q&A with Chris Nee of Noles247 which you can read here.
FSU assistant coach Dennis Gates is reportedly a candidate for the head coaching job at Southern Mississippi.
Florida State assistant Dennis Gates also in the mix for Southern Miss, per sources. https://t.co/vB0q1PFYKR
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) April 16, 2019
Virginia Tech basketball star Kerry Blackshear has entered the transfer portal.
HUGE addition to the transfer portal: Virginia Tech’s Kerry Blackshear. Grad transfer who averaged 15 and 7.5 boards this past season.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) April 16, 2019
Additionally, Virginia’s Kyle Guy has declared for the 2019 NBA Draft.
Kyle Guy declares for the NBA Draft — but makes it clear he may return to Virginia. https://t.co/9KKvgV53de
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) April 16, 2019
The women’s basketball team has added a transfer from a school in the SEC.
FSU women’s basketball adds a blue-chip transfer https://t.co/woVyWacmGK
— Tomahawk Nation (@Tomahawknation) April 17, 2019
FSU softball will take on the Florida Gators tonight in game 2 of the Sunshine Showdown, and tickets for the contest are officially sold out. It will be broadcast on ESPNews at 7 pm EST.
THANK YOU SEMINOLE FANS!
— FSU Softball (@FSU_Softball) April 15, 2019
We are officially SOLD OUT for game 2 of the Sunshine Showdown. We are still holding SRO/Berm seating for the first 150 FSU Students with ID. GET THERE EARLY!!!
Gates open at 6pm.
First pitch at 7pm. pic.twitter.com/fLi2ENPWGE
Alumni:
Softball legend Jessie Warren will be in Tallahassee tonight for the big game.
TALLY IM COMING FOR YOU TOMORROW
— Jessica Warren (@jessicawarren30) April 16, 2019
Daniel Jeremiah’s latest mock draft has Brian Burns going in the top 15.
AJ Westbrook worked out for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Want to thank the @Jaguars for the opportunity to participate in their workout today!
— 19 (@WestbrookAj) April 16, 2019