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"Sharp Evaluations": Inside FSU Recruiting targets D'Mitri Emmanuel, Tucker-Dorsey & Chris Parson update with John Garcia May 24, 2022

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While some believe that it is all up to the Xs and O's when it comes to a winning football program, you're gonna need some Jimmys and Joes in order to execute those game plans as the roster is the true lifeblood of any team. Here at Locked On Seminoles we are able to have on John Garcia Jr., the Director of Football over at SI All-American.

John provides the insight that fans want when it comes to recruiting. Drake gets a chance to sit down with the recruiting insider as they take a dep dive into the state of Florida State Football recruiting on a macro and micro scale.

Where does FSU sit when it comes to blue chip Offensive Lineman Lucas Simmons? Was it a matter of when and not if when it came to D'Mitri Emmanuel committing to Florida State, as he did not too long after this recording. What the scoop on JMU FCS hot commodity Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey as he is jet-setting across the country on official Visits?

Most importantly, where does FSU stand amongst the Big 3 when it comes to recruiting. Will Mario Cristobal really be a threat to Mike Norvell and company in locking them out even more in the South Florida area? Does Billy Napier pose a legitimate threat in Gainesville? What is going on with WR recruiting in what is the most talent rich position group the state has produced in a very long time?

As always, we here at Locked On Seminoles thank each and every one of you for the support. We hope you enjoy today's show and we'll see you all next time!

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"Not A Big Enough Step": As FSU Heads into Year 3, where does Mike Norvell stack up with other 2020 CFB Head Coach Hires May 23, 2022

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Florida State Football wasn't the only college football program to hire a new head coach for the 2020 season. Now as we all head into year 3, the fellas here at Locked On Seminoles play a side-by-side comparison with the other coaches hired that year.

The coaching carousel was in full swing as the 2019 season concluded. While Mike Norvell was hired in early December, he was only the first domino to fall when it came to the new hires across the college football landscape. For starters, Lane Kiffin jetted off rom Boca Raton over to Oxford Mississippi to take over for former coach Matt Luke. High flying offense has followed Kiffin and has shown no signs of stopping.

What about Sam Pittman at Arkansas? First big time head coaching job down there for the big man and all he has done has made the razorbacks the toughest out in the SEC West. And don't get Max, Dave & Drake started on Dave Aranda who took over a Baylor team that was mired in issues both on and off the field that festers not only the football team, but the entirety of the athletic department.

The job for the gang today is to pinpoint where are the differences between FSU's situation and those listed and the other coaches not mentioned, shout-out Mel Tucker & Mike Leach. Are there any differences? What is there being done to fix it?

As always, we thank each and every one of you for making Locked On Seminoles your first listen each and every single day. With that being said we hope you enjoy the show.

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"Trading Places": How Does Florida State's Mike Norvell Stack Up Against The Coaches' on FSU Football's Schedule May 19, 2022

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In your own profession, you will always be compared ton by your peers. Well, with the new CBS Head Coaches Rankings, it got the fellas to thinking, who on this 2022 season schedule would you switch Head Coach Mike Norvell out for. Here at Locked On Seminoles, your favorite daily Florida State Sports podcast, we give you our thoughts.

Is there a unanimous coach out there on the schedule the fellas feel would improve the FSU football program as a whole? Is Dabo as surefire of a slam dunk to come on in? Which of the current Big 3 Florida schools do the guys think currently has the best overall head coach for this season.

As always, we here at Locked On Seminoles thank you all so much for your love and support and for making us your #1 listen each and every single day. We hope you enjoy the show and we'll see ya next time.

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Making Sense of FSU Baseball; 4* QB transfers to ACC Opponent; 2022 Florida State Schedule Predictions May 18, 2022

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Max and Dave talk FSU baseball as the regular season winds down. With one of the best pitching staffs in the country, is this a must-win year for FSU? What do the 'Noles need to do to ensure hosting a regional and make us feel good about our chances entering the postseason. Dave worries that, with this 1-2 punch in the rotation, a failure to make Super Regionals would be a borderline fireable offense; Max wonders whether the coaches get the credit when the going is good, but don't get enough blame when times get tough. What do you think of this year's baseball team and its chances of finally bringing home that elusive CWS title?

Max and Dave also talk about the transfer of blue-chip QB Taisun Phommachanh from one ACC opponent (Clemson) to another (Georgia Tech), how it might affect the 'Noles game against Tech, and whether this was another miss by the staff in bringing in a backup QB.

Finally, the guys bring you the May 2022 edition of schedule breakdown. (**Spoiler alert** – they're more optimistic than before).

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"The Wright Time": Would Tim Brewster be Another “Safe Hire” or a Big Win for FSU Football? Winston Wright, JR. Update May 17, 2022

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Tim Brewster, the former tight ends coach under Jimbo Fisher and the recruiter credited with bringing big names like Dalvin Cook and Marvin Wilson to FSU, hinted that he might be headed back to Tallahassee. The rumor mill has been spinning with talk that Brewster, who most recently coached and Florida under Dan Mullen, may replace Kenyatta Watson, Sr. as Director of High School Relations.

Max and Drake discuss their differing opinions on this potential hire. Drake rightly points to Brewster’s resume as a recruiter. However, Max is worried that the same guy that lit up the trail for the Noles from 2013-2017 might not be who you get with this hire. What do you all think about Tim Brewster coming back in front office role?

Additionally, Drake gives an update on Winston Wright, JR’s reported recovery. Finally, the guys talk some baseball and dive a bit into where Florida State’s special teams stand.

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"Humble Pie": FSU Football Star Bryan McFadden talks NFL, Florida State's Media Perception & Transition to Media May 13, 2022

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There's a very select few who can truly call themselves alumni of Florida State Football. There are even fewer who can say they added to the legacy and mystique of DBU. Today, we are joined by none other than former FSU great and current CBS Sports Analyst Bryant McFadden here on Locked On Seminoles today for you the fans.

Bryant McFadden played at Florida State from 2001-2004 before embarking on a multi-year career in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals winning two Super Bowls during his 7-year career. Post-NFL, he now is an analyst and sports personality for CBS Sports where you can find him on CBS Sports HQ and also on his podcast "All Things Covered" with former NFL CB Patrick Peterson.

On Today's show, Bryant discusses what it was like leaving South Florida as the #8 recruit in the nation to go to Florida State. In the same breath, he explains why he made the decision to spurn the University of Coral Gables hometown Hurricanes as he grew up right in there backyard. He then talks about what is the Media's perception of FSU, where he sees the program now and wraps up today's show with a little personal Q&A when it comes to former teammates and a little good old fashioned hate for the 2 other Big 3 Florida schools.

As always, we here at Locked On Seminoles want to thank you for making Locked On Seminoles your first listen each and every single day. Your support helped bring Bryant on the podcast and we hope you enjoy the interview.

Twitter:

Bryant McFadden: @BMac_SportsTalk

David Weisz: @FSUN0LE5

Max Moody: @MaxMoody17

Drake: @Tally__Drake

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"Pac-12 After Dark": Would Florida Sate Leave the ACC, FSU's Permanent Pod Opponents & Scholarship Limits & Transfer Help May 13, 2022

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Florida Sate fans have long clamored to see what would an exit from the Atlantic Coast Conference would mean for FSU. Well, the Double Ds of Dave & Drake here at Locked On Seminoles are here to give you what their thoughts are on the topic and more.

First up, the fellas discuss their thoughts on divisionless football. Earlier this week Max & Drake gave their thoughts on the effects of divisionless football and how it would've impacted seasons past and also the implications. Now Dave enters the chat and we go a little more micro on the show. Who would each of our two hosts today keep as the permanent opponents? Does Clemson make the cut for both our hosts troday? Why keeping UM in there is so important? Who out of the rest of the AC is the 3rd?

Next, the boys discuss a fun little hypothetical. Seeing as the Big Ten and the SEC are inking new TV deals and the revenues of each that are leaking showcase around $100 million, we play the fun hypothetical of moving FSU to a different conference. So we asked each other; 1. What conference would you WANT to see Florida State football compete in; and 2. What conference do you think Mike Norvell and company need to go to in orde to be successful? Does the Pac-12 get some love? Is the big bad SEC as surefire of an answer as we want it to be and Is the Big 12 even a thing anymore?

To wrap up today's show, the gang talks another NCAA potential ruling. The NCAA is toying around with the idea of not only increasing the incoming amount of kids for each class but eliminating the yearly scholarship cap overall. What does increasing form 25 to 32 do for teams like FSU? Do the rich simply get richer? Will this lead to eventually removal of these limits.

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Was Florida State Football's 2013 National Championship Worth the Recent Struggles? May 11, 2022

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Would FSU fans trade their BCS National Championship in 2013 for a decade without a title but more sustained success similar to Notre Dame? Max and Dave have that painful conversation on today's Locked On Seminoles Short.

The two feel that there is a legitimate discussion to be had around if the one title was worth the recent losing seasons. Ultimately, the two know that nothing can replace watching the Noles hoist the crystal ball in Pasadena on that cool January night. However, its still a fun thought experiment.

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"Boosters Beware": NCAA Going after Boosters, Should FSU Collectives Worry & Is UM Football a target for Sanctions May 10, 2022

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The NCAA finally is showing its teeth it appears when it comes to establishing some order in today's Wild, Wild West of modern College Football. The fellas here at Locked ON Seminoles have a little something top say about all that in todays episode of your favorite daily Florida State Seminoles sports podcast.

The dynamic duo of Drake and Max look over the new guidelines that were dropped today by the NMCAA committee regarding NIL and the collectives around. The two hold a people's court and discuss how each of them feels in the matter. Should Florida State fans be worried that these rules and the limitations placed on NIL collectives will hold them further behind the 8-ball of the larger and more funded schools? Should boosters affiliated with these Collectives worry about their relationship putting these schools at risk?

Later on, the two ask themselves also how this affects the loudest players in the NIL space. Do our friends down in the University of Coral Gables have an issue due to their most prominent, and loudest, booster being at the forefront of possibly why these new rules were drawn up? Is the NCAA finally showing a backbone it hasn't had in sometime? Will this actually cool things down or simply push it back to under the table as it was before and why did it take them so long to make these rules?

To end off an a better note, the fellas wrap up by highlighting the improved play of the FSU Baseball team being led by their elite starting pitching staff. What do they make of this team who can hang with the best but struggle with the bottom feeders of college baseball? Can we start hitting and why it is so important to do the basics like just getting on base.

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Can Florida State Run its Way to a Win Over LSU? Ranking FSU's Position Groups, Should Johnny Wilson Change Positions? May 09, 2022

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There are a lot of question marks around Mike Norvell's Florida State Seminoles heading into the 2022 season. Today, Max tries to answer some of the most pressing of those in another edition of Mandatory Mailbag Monday.

First he discusses which position groups we are likely to see leave college early on a less frequent basis with free agents being guaranteed only a signing bonus and NIL being a factor. Then, Max ranks our position groups on both offense and defense. He talks about his concerns at wide receiver and his confidence in the interior defensive line and defensive secondary.

Next, Max talks the issue du jour of if FSU will land another offensive line transfer before discussing the possibility that wide receiver Johnny Wilson could change positions and play tight end.

Finally, Max talks about what he wants to see less of in Mike Norvell's offense next year as the team improves.

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