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Football:
In a bit of a surprise, senior linebacker Leonard Warner has withdrawn his name from the transfer portal, and appears poised to return to the team.
Jameis Winston was very good in college, confirmed:
Over the last 15 seasons, there are 3 quarterbacks who have a .950 win percentage as a starter (min. 15 starts).
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 1, 2021
Two of them will square off in the Sugar Bowl: Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields.
The other QB? Jameis Winston. pic.twitter.com/MKdQ2q4qcy
Speaking of a Heisman Trophy winner, some odds for next season are already out:
Some early 2021 Heisman odds via @mybookiebet pic.twitter.com/m5CD4uKvLT
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) January 4, 2021
And in keeping up with Florida State’s rivals, there is a ton of smoke swirling around Dan Mullen and the NFL, though we never know where #CarouselSzn will take us:
#Firstand10 at @SDS: There’s an uncomfortable pause between Dan Mullen and the Florida administration.
— Matt Hayes (@MattHayesCFB) January 4, 2021
Will he still be the #Gators coach in 2021? It’s far from a done deal. https://t.co/Sc7Rnvxerd
Recruiting:
The official Tribe21 Recruiting thread — lots to talk about with Florida State still active in the transfer portal and National Signing Day now less than a month away. We’re also featuring a pretty good fanpost on the transfer portal.
Five-star uber recruit Travis Hunter reaffirms his solid commitment to FSU, even if a year is a long way away:
It’s not a if I’m locked in
— Travis Hunter (@TravisHunterJr) January 4, 2021
FSU also offered a 2023 lefty quarterback.
Other Sports:
A de facto bubble for March Madness? The entire men’s basketball tournament will be held in the state of Indiana.
Hmm...
Furman has played 3 top 150 teams and lost to all of them. 3/8 wins are against D II schools. They're ahead of FSU in the NET
— Basketball School (@MichaelRogner) January 4, 2021
Alumni:
Cam Akers really came on late in his rookie year and then got hurt, but after running on his injured ankle last Sunday it sounds like he’s good to go for the playoffs:
RB Cam Akers said that he and his ankle feel “100%”. Akers came back Sunday with 21 carries after only missing a week after suffering a high ankle sprain against NYJ.
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) January 4, 2021
All-Pro Derwin James also expects to be healthy soon:
Derwin James said he expects in a month to be at full strength and train on the field #Chargers pic.twitter.com/Gygby05TRG
— Gilbert Manzano (@GManzano24) January 4, 2021