Noles247 Podcast: Fsu Football, Recruiting And More

Florida State released its depth chart today, so it feels like the perfect time to run down each position to preview the 2020 season. It’s game week -- finally -- and On The Bench has you covered with an in-depth look at the roster and the depth chart. Plus we go over the Friday-night performances of some FSU recruits, update you on a few injuries and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. On The Bench takes dozens of listener questions asked on our message board and goes over each of them ahead of Florida State’s 2020 football season. Topics include how early on-field winning can impact recruiting results, debunking a few narratives, feelings on the offensive line, skimming past Sonnone’s insecurities (again) and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida State coach Mike Norvell announced James Blackman as the starting quarterback to open the 2020 season. He also added some insight into how Blackman won the job, as well as how FSU’s reserves factor into the rotation now that a starter has been declared. And we also have some scheduling news for the upcoming season. So the developments made it appropriate for us to put together a quick, emergency pod. Brendan Sonnone and Chris Nee breakdown the news items in the latest episode of On The Bench. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What would happen if you took Florida State’s roster and divided it into two teams to go through the 2020 season? That’s the hypothetical at play here as Chris Nee and Brendan Sonnone each pick 22 starters and 3 reserves from the roster to field their own team. Commissioner Josh Newberg keeps the GMs on track as they go back and forth to fill the rosters for the Box Checkers and the Landing Stickers in the 2020 FSU Draft. Who had the better team to make it through a season? Find out on this episode of On The Bench. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On The Bench celebrates the hard work of two walk-ons turned scholarship players, provides the latest intel coming out of Florida State’s camp and takes listener questions in the latest episode. Also, Newberg, Nee and Sonnone explain the scholarship situation -- as they see it -- for FSU after Deonte Sheffield and Wyatt Rector were placed on scholarship. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida State held its second scrimmage of preseason camp on Saturday, and by all accounts, it was a banner day for the defense. Which means that wasn’t the case on offense. On The Bench goes into the details coming out of FSU’s scrimmage, what we’re hearing about the struggle on offense and more in the latest episode. Plus we go into FSU’s scholarship situation and if there’s room to take on a late transfer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The start of the week proved to be newsy, as expected. Florida State coach Mike Norvell addressed injuries to QB Chubba Purdy and TE Jordan Wilson, and also seemed to finalize last week’s storyline stemming from the Warren Thompson social-media post. On The Bench lends insight into these developments in its latest episode, plus we go over some updates from the recruiting trail. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Norvell and his coordinators met with media to recap Florida State’s scrimmage on Saturday evening. We breakdown what they shared with us, and add some intel we received as well to give you the inside scoop on how the scrimmage went in the latest episode of On The Bench. Plus we update the situation with Warren Thompson and go over the details of FSU’s latest commit, WR Malik McClain. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FSU coach Mike Norvell discussed several topics relating to the concerns voiced on social media by a player and parent regrading safety protocol and testing. The press conference is played in its entirety in this episode of On The Bench. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A roundtable discussion between governor Ron DeSantis and Florida State representatives was held the other day to discuss pushing forward with football amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. On The Bench reacts to what was discussed at the roundtable and the response to FSU’s discussed protocol. During the recording of the podcast, several associated with the program expressed concerns over their safety and the program’s leadership.  We discuss this in live time in today’s episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re not sure how many more practices there will be given the state of college football, but we’ll share with you what we’ve learned about the Seminoles through three days. Chris Nee and Brendan Sonnone go over some of the storylines and insights from camp so far, plus Nee explains his thoughts on the dark forecast for football in 2020. Brendan wants bourbon. We sing Happy Birthday to Newberg.  Even amid chaos, it’s a good time as always, On The Bench. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida State’s 2020 schedule is clear now, with dates and all 11 opponents determined. There was a mixed bag on what to like, and what not to like, for the Seminoles. But much like pizza, any football is good football. On The Bench goes over the schedule, what we like and don’t like for the ‘Noles. Plus a game of Ws and Ls, a breakdown on Newberg’s pickleball skills, recruiting scoop and more. This podcast is brought to you by Daniel Garland of Evershore Financial Group. Dan is an FSU alum who can help you with your finances during uncertain times. Call Dan today at 321-304-4026 for a no-obligation consultation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OTB wraps up the Camp Memories series by going over the initial highs of the Willie Taggart Era...and the swift decline. Whether you want to call it a momentum-based approach gone awry or just smoke and mirrors, the results are the results. We look at what went right, and then what went wrong.  Then we take a quick look at how Mike Norvell operated recruiting camps at Memphis to conclude the series. The Camp Memories series is brought to you by Daniel Garland of Evershore Financial Group. Dan is an FSU alum who can help you with your finances during uncertain times. Call Dan today at 321-304-4026 for a no-obligation consultation.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atlantic Coast Conference released a revised 2020 schedule...and it’s not favorable for Florida State. The Seminoles lose games against Wake Forest, Boston College and Syracuse...while adding Notre Dame and UNC among others.  On The Bench breaks out the emergency pod to go over this news, as well as update you on the departure of former five-star running back Khalan Laborn. But it’s not all gloomy news as we go over some positive updates on the recruiting trail. Plus some mac ‘n cheese talk in the latest episode of OTB. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida State lost a commitment in offensive lineman Jake Slaughter, who flipped to Florida, but added a promising pledge along the line days later. Kimo Makaneole of Niceville (Fla.) was offered by FSU on Sunday and committed to the ‘Noles shortly after. On The Bench goes over the commitment, why we like his upside, the pronunciation of his last name (we get it eventually, and more in a pop-up episode. Plus Newberg drops the scoop on four-star wide receiver Destyn Pazon and two 2022 QBs. Nee discusses why he’s sweaty. Sonnone complains that he’s technically on vacation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jimbo Fisher Camps recruiting camps were the place to be after Florida State won a national title in 2013. From getting the No. 1 recruit in the country on campus -- Josh Sweat -- to hosting a quartet of blue-chip gunslingers on a single day, the JFC had its fireworks throughout the final years of the Fisher Era.  On The Bench continues its Camp Memories series by going over the good, the bad and the awkward from this time in FSU history. Hey Chris, remember when.... To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida State picked up a commitment from high-end three-star defender Byron Turner on Thursday. Dubbed the “BoogieMan”, Turner was a pleasant surprise for the ‘Noles. The crew at On The Bench explains why you should be excited about the commitment and what’s next on FSU’s defensive end board in the latest episode. Plus we dive into the top end of FSU’s roster to complete the remainder of our 40 Most Important countdown. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chubba Purdy could be the quarterback of the future for Florida State. Depending on how things shake out, he could also be the QB of the present. Purdy, the four-star signal caller out of Arizona, was a major get for Mike Norvell shortly after he arrived at FSU. The man who broke Purdy’s commitment and has covered the blue-chip prospect -- as well his brother and Iowa State standout Brock Purdy -- is Brad Cesmat. The CEO of 360SportsAZ.com and the host of The Brad Cesmat Show, Cesmat has a wealth of knowledge on all things Purdy. Cesmat joins On The Bench to discuss Purdy’s recruitment, his gutsy moments as a player, his competitive mindset and more. Plus Cesmat shares some insights into Norvell’s ascension as an offensive coordinator at Arizona State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest episode of On The Bench goes over a variety of topics on the recruiting trail, including Florida State’s pursuit of priority positions like offensive tackle and defensive end.  We also have Nee weigh in on scheduling options and the hire made atop Seminole Boosters INC. Plus Newberg gives us the background involving Greg Frey and his lawsuit against Florida State Athletics Association. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida State is in the mix for a couple of elite offensive linemen -- Terrence Ferguson and Amarius Mims -- who are closing in on decisions. Newberg gives you the latest on where FSU stands for the pair of Georgia prospects in the latest episode of On The Bench. Plus Newberg and Sonnone go over the freshmen we expect to play this season, why we miss Nee this week and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices