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Norvell locked in, Top 3 Portal Class, and BoS Jan 16, 2024

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Florida State locked up Mike Norvell for the foreseeable future, making him one of the highest paid head coaches in the country while also making a statement about where the program is – and where intends to go – as a consistent power at the top of the sport.

On The Bench dives into the impact of Norvell’s contract extension before turning our attention to recent Portal additions.

We then have a quick vent session before playing some Buy or Sonnone.

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OTB: NCAA Violations, Norvell-Alabama talk, and transfer commits Jan 12, 2024

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Today's episode of On The Bench focuses on two major talking points during a pivotal moment for Florida State’s football program.

We begin with a rundown of the NCAA violations FSU incurred during the recruitment of Amarium Mims, what it means for Alex Atkins and future recruiting efforts, and how FSU got caught when everyone else is doing the same thing as them (including the program that turned FSU in).

Then we weigh what we know, what we don’t know, and the quest for leverage as Mike Norvell is tied to the Alabama coaching job following the departure of historic coach Nick Saban.

Finally, FSU has added a couple of priority transfers and is trying to add a couple more to round out a Top 5 Portal class.

Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

OTB: FSU building up its Transfer Portal class Jan 10, 2024

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Florida State has, at this moment, put together a Top 5 class in the Transfer Portal. The emphasis on quality while blending experienced players with high-upside ones is a formula FSU has used successfully before, and it’s leading to good results so far in the rankings process.

That doesn’t mean FSU is finished, nor does it mean that this cycle has been perfect. Noles247’s On The Bench podcast goes over the positives of this class, who else is out there still for FSU to target, and one position that remains a huge priority.

Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

The Portal heats up Jan 02, 2024

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Florida State's Portal efforts are kicking into high gear during a pivotal week. The Seminoles secured their signal caller in DJ Uiagalelei and are now making a final push to round out their 2024 roster as the window for Transfer Portal entries and visitors winds down.

This On The Bench, with Trey Rowlanc and Brendan Sonnone, goes over FSU's Portal targets and efforts. We discuss Evan Stewart, Nic Scourton, and more.

Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Instant Reaction and Look Ahead after the Orange Bowl Dec 31, 2023

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Florida State fell to UGA in the Orange Bowl. The X's and Noles guys to hop on to discuss the future of the program.

An emergency OTB for an emergency BOT meeting; Recruiting trends Dec 21, 2023

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Florida State's quest to exit the ACC could take a step forward with an upcoming Board of Trustees meeting.

On The Bench dives into the significance of an emergency BoT meeting being called for Friday, and what could be on the agenda as there's a belief that FSU is weighing litigation against the ACC to free up its Grant of Rights.

Then we discuss the good and the bad from the Early Signing Period for FSU, with a focus on some trends that show that FSU is moving in the right direction...and some others that are of concern.

Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

OTB: The latest on portal QBs, pursuit of a legacy, pre ESP Buy or Sonnone Dec 18, 2023

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Florida State hosted transfer quarterbacks Cameron Ward and DJ Uiagalelei this week, and Noles247 has the intel on both recruitments as the Seminoles try to finalize their QB for 2024.

Plus what we're hearing on Marvin Jones Jr.'s recruitment, and exit interviews with official visitors.

Oh, and a game of Buy or Sonnone, Early Signing Period edition.

Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

OTB: Don’t call me ‘Boss, Chief’, D-I-G-G-S, the undesirable flip pick, and Fat Joker Dec 14, 2023

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A conversation on NIL as it applies to Florida State and the college-football landscape starts off a show full of recruiting info and analysis. On The Bench begins with the developments of DJ Lundy and Rodney Hill, which cascades into a deeper conversation on the way NIL is perceived on a broader sense as fans and players alike try to adjust to the new norm in college football.

Then it's full-blown recruiting talk as OTB gets into developments like a flip pick for Armondo Blount -- with concerns about DE recruiting being expressed -- the potential easing of that blow (Marvin Jones Jr., anyone?), quarterback visitors, and more.

Plus Nee's heel turn is in full swing.

Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

OTB: Quarterback Puzzle Pieces Dec 12, 2023

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Florida State is in a bit of a moving week. No real major developments above the surface in terms of commitments, but parts are moving as we’re nearly a week out from the Early Signing Period.

So what parts of the puzzle are we trying to piece together?

Noles247 tries to make sense of quarterback recruitments in the Transfer Portal, the read on Jeremiah Smith, LJ McCray, and more in this episode of On The Bench.

Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Portal Madness Dec 06, 2023

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This episode of On The Bench is all about the Transfer Portal, recruiting, and the happenings with Patrick Payton.

It's recorded on Wednesday morning, so nothing has probably changed since then.

Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

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