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Recruiting:
ESPN did a second edition of its Position U series, detailing which schools produce the most talent at each position. The site had Florida State Seminoles football ranked as No. 1 for defensive linemen, No. 5 for wide receivers, No. 6 for quarterbacks, No. 6 for defensive backs and No. 10 for offensive line.
This is actually understating it. By our metrics, the difference between FSU at No. 1 and UCLA at No. 2 is as big as the difference between UCLA and No. 12 Baylor. https://t.co/8INmlYk0LY
— ️♈️ (@ADavidHaleJoint) August 25, 2020
Nicco Marchiol, a top Florida State quarterback target in the Class of 2022, is excited for the day coaches can ramp up communication with athletes:
Can’t wait for September 1st
— Nicco Marchiol (@MarchiolNicco) August 25, 2020
2021 four-star defensive end commit Joshua Farmer is ready to try and take somebody’s job next year:
I’m not coming to ride the oak I’m coming to take a position and compete nothing less I know every freshman says that but I promise I can’t be outworked I’m different pic.twitter.com/XlRWHyEdCS
— J5️⃣ (@colaboy_j5) August 26, 2020
Football:
One rep at a time. #NoleFamily | #KeepCLIMBing pic.twitter.com/mqG1twQIQx
— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) August 25, 2020
As part of media availability on Tuesday, we spoke with head coach Mike Norvell, wide receivers coach Ron Dugans and receivers Keyshawn Helton and Jordan Young.
Norvell took the time to address the recent scholarships given to former walk-ons Wyatt Rector (tight end) and Deonte Sheffield (running back), saying that he believes both have the potential to impact the team this season.
One other storyline was the benefit of Norvell and Dugans’ history as receivers — a topic explored by new Tomahawk Nation contributor Austin Cox.
Norvell also confirmed that offensive lineman Zane Herring will miss the season after having shoulder surgery, while Dugans alluded to freshman receiver Bryan Robinson being hurt, though didn’t go into further detail.
Senior defensive tackle Marvin Wilson added another accolade to his resume Tuesday, having been named a preseason first-team AP All-American.
Wilson joins Joshua Kaindoh and Asante Samuel Jr. as part of The Athletics’ NFL Draft Big Board.
Basketball:
A late happy birthday shout out, but technically, does time even exist in 2020?
Join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to @khadircalhoun and @JustinLindner01 pic.twitter.com/IPf3OvquAP
— FSU Hoops (@FSUHoops) August 25, 2020
An interview with former Florida State hooper and future NBA draft pick Devin Vassell:
Devin Vassell’s stock improved as much as just about anyone’s last season.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) August 25, 2020
Here’s my conversation with the likely lottery pick. https://t.co/PapWqF0WD6
Christ Koumadje was named defensive MVP of the NBA’s development league, the G League:
The Big Fella earned the #DPOY pic.twitter.com/iME7BowqhW
— FSU Hoops (@FSUHoops) August 25, 2020
All Sports:
The sweet sound of being a Nole ... pic.twitter.com/CTJIL0y9cB
— Lonni Alameda (@Coach_Alameda) August 25, 2020