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Football:
With the ACC kickoff a few weeks away, Florida State Football announced the two players it will be sending along with head coach Willie Taggart.
Additionally, the rest of the ACC announced which players will be present for the kickoff:
Here’s the full list of players attending… pic.twitter.com/OsbdJst5mb
— That's so David (@ADavidHaleJoint) July 2, 2019
How hot is Willie Taggart’s seat in year two? Not very, at least according to Matt Baker of the Tampa Bay Times, who explored FSU’s financials and why they would be reluctant to paying Taggart’s buyout.
Recruiting:
The past month hasn’t produced much on the recruiting trail for FSU, but the ’Noles got some good news on Tuesday when they made the cut for 5-star 2021 offensive tackle Amarius Mims.
Florida State DB commit Demorie Tate seems to be enjoying his time at the opening finals with a nice pass break-up here:
Nice PBU by FSU commit Demorie Tate pic.twitter.com/wPmjMu2lir
— Hank South (@HankSouth247) July 2, 2019
FSU offensive line target Richard Leonard will be making his college decision this Friday:
Join The Leonard’s, @Prishonda & @DJBIGRICH321 as son @RichieLeonardIV decides where he’s playing #CollegeFootball this Friday.. choices down to @GatorsFB @FSUFootball @UCF_Football @CanesFootball @Vol_Football @UKFootball & @GeorgiaTechFB ..@321sportscast streaming decision live pic.twitter.com/X5R6l7vTkM
— Alan Zlotorzynski (@zlotsports) July 2, 2019
Others Sports:
Even with a down year in football, FSU still rounds out the top 10 of Yahoo’s list of schools with the most athletic success since 2014:
They're back: the Power Five athletic department rankings, based on overall success from 2014-15 through 2018-19. From a new cellar dweller at 65 to a familiar No. 1, here's the list: https://t.co/NAFT8Epre3
— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) July 2, 2019
Former FSU Baseball LHP Drew Parrish inked his deal with the Royals:
8th-rder Drew Parrish signs with @Royals for $184,700 (full pick 229 value). Florida State LHP, shut out Arkansas for eight innings at @NCAACWS to win final college start, upper-80s fastball, thrives thanks to his changeup, curveball also effective. @MLBDraft
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 2, 2019
Alumni:
With Kemba Walker leaving the Hornets for Boston, Dwayne Bacon is set to take over as the face of the Charlotte franchise.
8th-rder Drew Parrish signs with @Royals for $184,700 (full pick 229 value). Florida State LHP, shut out Arkansas for eight innings at @NCAACWS to win final college start, upper-80s fastball, thrives thanks to his changeup, curveball also effective. @MLBDraft
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 2, 2019
It took long enough, but Florida State legend Derrick Brooks has been inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame:
Former #FSU linebacker Derrick Brooks is already in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame Sunday to complete the trifecta via @EWall14 https://t.co/TV2di49Pbe
— Wayne McGahee III (@WayneMcGaheeIII) July 2, 2019
A 40-game starter and national champion in 2013, former FSU center Bryan Stork entered our top 100 countdown at no. 60.