Noles247 Podcast: Fsu Football, Recruiting And More

Florida State defensive coordinator Adam Fuller enjoyed a successful season at Memphis before joining the Seminoles. Fuller helped turn around a Tigers defense that had been a weakness for years, with his schemes and philosophies playing a major role in getting the team to win the AAC title. GoTigers247 beat writer Christian Fowler joins On The Bench to go over Fuller’s scheme, his energetic demeanor and how he maximized the most out of his talent. 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

Jimbo Fisher developed a reputation as a “quarterback whisperer” during his heyday at Florida State. Three consecutive starters -- Christian Ponder, EJ Manuel and Jameis Winston -- turned into first-round draft picks. So with this production came interest from blue-chip quarterbacks across the country who hoped Fisher could mold them into a first-rounder as well. This led to a parade of ultra-talented quarterbacks coming to Tallahassee during the summer to either meet or throw for Fisher. At its peak, the Jimbo Fisher Camp was playing host to multiple draft picks or blue-chip quarterbacks each summer...and that’s where On The Bench’s Camp Memories Series picks up. Josh Newberg and Bud Elliott of 247Sports sit down with Brendan Sonnone to go over the quarterback talent that came to Tallahassee in the mid 2010s, and how some developments drastically changed the outlook of the FSU program. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more

On The Bench continues its Camp Memories series with a look at The Golden Age of Jimbo Fisher Camps. Fisher made evaluation-based camps a priority when he took over as the Florida State head coach, which is where our series picks up. Josh Newberg is joined by Chris Nee and Corey Dowlar to recall some of the epic names who camped at FSU in 2010, 2011 and 2012 when Jimbo started to get things rolling. From Mario Edwards Jr. flips to unearthing gems like Devonta Freeman, we relive the glory years of the Jimbo Camps. 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 recently received an unofficial visit from five-star offensive tackle Tristan Leigh.  And another five-star visitor -- Amarius Mims -- is expected soon.  On The Bench has the latest details on these developments, and what they mean symbolically as FSU tries to revamp its line. Plus, OTB breaks down 20-11 on our list of FSU’s 40 Most Important Players of 2020. 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 soap opera that is recruiting tends to hit its peak around National Signing Day, but the groundwork for the fireworks is set during the dog days of summer.  Prospect camps are ingrained in the fabric of recruiting, often setting the stage for dramatic arrivals, breakout performers and major developments that define a recruitment. This has been the case for more than a decade now, which is where On The Bench’s Camp Memories series begins.  The first episode in the series features Newberg along with two veterans of the scouting world and FSU recruiting camps: Charles Fishbein of Elite Scouting Services and Dwyer High head coach McKinley Rolle. The three discuss the origins of the Seminoles Showtime camps and how they helped create buzz at FSU, and how Jimbo Fisher changed the camp tactics after he took over as head coach. This is a must-listen for fans of FSU recruiting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad

Florida State is expanding its recruiting board at defensive end, which is arguably atop the most important positions in the 2021 cycle. The crew at Noles247 goes over the recent offers and reasons for casting a wider net at DE in the latest episode of On The Bench. Plus we go over the middle of FSU's roster and what to take away from our rankings of the 40 Most Important Players. 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 Junior College tight end Koby Gross this week. On The Bench breaks down how Gross will fit in at FSU in the latest episode. Plus we go over the departure of Anthony Grant, the possibility of renaming Doak Campbell Stadium 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

Our ‘Meet The Beat’ series has afforded us to get to better know the writers, reporters and hosts behind Florida State coverage in the market. OTB conducted interviews with legends of the FSU beat (like Jeff Cameron), current-day beat writers (Wayne McGahee), trendsetters (Ingram Smith) and others during the series.  We wrap up the series by having some of our favorite guests interview us, the staff at Noles247. For fans of the show and the website, this will give you a chance to get to know us better. 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

247Sports released its updated rankings for the 2021 recruiting class, and a couple Seminoles saw a sizable bump. Luke Altmyer jumped up in the rankings as much as any three-star quarterback, and there still appears to be room for growth in the rankings. 247Sports national recruiting analyst Bud Elliott gives an in-depth look on how Altmyer and other FSU recruits were evaluated during this batch of updates. 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 have questions about Florida State, we have answers. Josh Newberg, Chris Nee and Brandon Sonnone of Noles247 answer listener questions about the state of FSU’s recruiting, the program’s outlook and expectations in 2020, and more 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

Florida State remains productive on the recruiting trail, having landed two commitments in the past three days: CB Omarion Cooper and OL Bryson Estes. This puts FSU at seven commitments since mid-May. On The Bench goes over the latest additions to FSU’s class, where the ‘Noles go from here, Marvin Wilson’s interview with the ACC Network 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 went through an emotional day in which apologies were issued, feelings were expressed, and -- hopefully -- growth occurred.  A Tweet from star defensive tackle Marvin Wilson sparked a national conversation about the words coach Mike Norvell used to describe his program’s response to the social unrest occurring throughout the country. On The Bench recaps the developments that occurred throughout the long day. 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 on a roll on the recruiting trail.  The Seminoles, since Friday, have landed commitments from Mississippi State transfer Fabien Lovett and Jarrian Jones, and three prep prospects (TE Jackson West, LB Jordan Eubanks and WR Joshua Burrell).  On The Bench is back to give you insight into how FSU sifted through some complicated waters to land Lovett and Jones, what to make of the three prep commits, and report on the return to football workouts. 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 trending in the right direction for priority prospects Jackson West and Joshua Burrell. The grad transfer market remains a place of interest when it comes to vetting offensive linemen. And Ole Miss was kind of a pain for FSU in the past week. Through the ups and downs of recruiting, Noles247 has you covered in our 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

Combining a passion for Florida State and in-depth knowledge of the program’s history, Wayne McGahee has established himself as one of the main authorities on FSU athletics. McGahee joins On The Bench in our Meet The Beat series to discuss his growth as a journalist, covering the chaos of this past year’s coaching search, some of the difficulties of covering a team for the local paper 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 added to its 2021 recruiting cycle with the commitment of three-star cornerback Kevin Knowles. On The Bench provides an analysis on Knowles and what FSU’s defensive backs board looks like following the pledge in the latest episode. Plus we discuss the reason for optimism with this 2021 class, the latest on OT grad transfer Jarrid Williams 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 received some good news on the recruiting trail today. And over the weekend as well. The Seminoles landed a pledge from four-star Texas cornerback Hunter Washington on Tuesday, a few days after receiving a commitment from UCLA TE transfer Jordan Wilson.  On The Bench goes over the recent additions in the latest episode. Plus we explain some recent attrition and the recruitment of a grad-transfer offensive tackle. 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 could get some good news on the recruiting trail in the next several days.  The Seminoles are trending for four-star cornerback Hunter Washington. They’re actively pursuing a pair of offensive tackles in the transfer portal. And they’re building some momentum on the academic side, which is refreshing. On The Bench goes over a litany of recruiting topics, the possible return of football and more in the latest 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

Few beat writers have needled the Florida State fan base quite like Safid Deen. The former beat writer from the Tallahassee Democrat (2014-2016) and the Orlando Sentinel (2016-2018) is a Florida graduate, so that played a role in the instigation. But Deen also closely covered some important stories during a transition time for the program, and also showed outside-the-box thinking in some of his feature writing. Deen joins On The Bench in our Meet The Beat series to explain his needling, his view on the end of the Fisher Era 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

Mikhal Kornegay went from walk-on to captain and Special Teams MVP during his time at Florida State. Now the native of nearby Greenville is working with a dozen FSU players during the pandemic to help them remain in-shape and sharp. The former FSU assistant specializes in speed training, and he’s worked with players like Amari Gainer, Marvin Wilson and others recently. Kornegay shares how he’s helping FSU players right now and who’s impressing him during the intense workouts in an interview with 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