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Florida State HC Mike Norvell on 2023 expectations, the transfer portal, and conference realignment May 17, 2023

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Florida State HC Mike Norvell joins Brandon Marcello to discuss the expectations heading into next season, the transfer portal, realignment, and much more!

Host: Brandon Marcello

Guest: FSU HC Mike Norvell

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MAILBAG!!! Keon Coleman talk, Nee gets mad, and more May 15, 2023

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What's the latest with wide receiver transfer target Keon Coleman? Will the Seminole get a commitment from JUCO S Ashlynd Barker? How does one get Chris Nee angry?

Find out the answers to all in the latest episode of On The Bench.

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He's Here! The Destyn Hill Saga comes to a close May 13, 2023

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Destyn Hill made it to Florida State at long last. The saga spanned nearly three years from the time he silently committed to FSU and was one of the longest, most improbable recruiting developments we've ever covered.

Zach Blostein and Brendan Sonnone break down his arrival to FSU, his projected role with the Seminoles, and try to grasp the fever dream of a recruitment.

We then delve into what's next at safety after Jaylen Key picks Alabama over FSU, and get into a lengthy discussion with Keon Coleman and how we think that recruitment shakes out.

The Portal closes and visits begin: FSU's pursuit of Keon Coleman and Jaylen Key heats up May 03, 2023

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Florida State lost nine players via the Transfer Portal this spring. Are those losses significant, and what do the Seminoles do with that extra room?

A look at who’s leaving and who’s coming, including notes on the transfer targets Keon Coleman and Jaylen Key.

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The Josh Farmer Saga comes to a close Apr 28, 2023

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FSU retained Josh Farmer after a dramatic week in which the defensive tackle entered the Transfer Portal only to return to the team. Behind the scenes on the process to get Farmer back in the fold, subsequent fallout, and more (including another two-deep defender entering the Portal) in this episode.

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OTB: The Josh Farmer Saga and Tuesday was an All-Timer Apr 26, 2023

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Florida State defensive tackle Joshua Farmer announced on Tuesday that he plans to enter the Transfer Portal. The promising defender is not in the Portal as of Wednesday morning.

This episode of On The Bench is dedicated primarily to unpacking the Farmer Saga as we try to make sense of what’s happening, why it’s happened, and what could still happen. We go big picture on Portal recruiting vs. prep recruiting, the possible fallout for FSU if Farmer leaves (does Darrell Jackson go with him) and more.

Then wrap things up with a poorly-done draft game for FSU’s 2024 recruiting class.

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A sloppy Friday show, Dane derails the episode Apr 21, 2023

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Attrition is here as spring ball is done for Florida State. The Seminoles have already seen several players exit the roster via the Transfer Portal. What departure hurts the most so far and what does it mean for scholarship room?

Then we breakdown the addition of ‘Nole legacy Devin Carter.

And finally, we play Buy or Sonnone (Sponsored by…) which leads us to topics like the amount of future first-round draft picks on this team, what to make of Tawaski Abrams visiting Colorado, the hierarchy of insulting nicknames to call someone else, and more.

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A Good Emergency Instant Reaction Pod: FSU flips 5-star TE Landen Thomas from UGA Apr 17, 2023

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The On The Bench trio of Nee, Zach and Sonnone react to news of Landen Thomas committing to Florida State. The five-star tight end, who committed to the Seminoles back in 2021, flipped back to FSU after nearly a year-long pledge to Georgia.

Then Thomas joins OTB to explain the decision in an exclusive interview with Zach.

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Spring Game (err, Showcase) takeaways, and the latest on FSU’s pursuit of five-star Landen Thomas Apr 17, 2023

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Florida State's recruiting efforts are trending in a good direction. The Seminoles added another four-star receiver to its 2024 class in BJ Gibson, got QB Luke Kromenhoek and RB Kameron Davis to shut down their respective decisions, and are trending in a good place for 5-star TE prospect Landen Thomas (committed to Georgia).

Noles247 breaks down all the happenings on the recruiting trail in the latest episode of On The Bench while also diving into takeaways from the Spring Game, err Showcase. before a rousing game of Buy or Sonnone.

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FSU Spring Showcase Instant Reaction Apr 15, 2023

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Florida State Football played in a televised scrimmage to end their Spring camp. While it was just a glorified practice, it was the first opportunity to see some newcomers face good P5 competition. Trey, Coach AB, and Kevin discuss how they did and what things we should take away from this scrimmage.

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