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Defensive Coordinator Adam Fuller joins OTB!!! Jun 03, 2022

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Florida State defensive coordinator Adam Fuller joins On The Bench for a check-in on a few different topics.

The aspect of this defense growing in confidence, pass-rush strategy, the importance of DB versatility at the nickel position, and his analysis of a few key defenders.

It’s an insightful, informative interview. Check it out!

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X’s and Noles is joining Noles247 (June Camp Preview) Jun 01, 2022

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Noles247 is getting bigger. We’re bringing on Kevin Little and Adam Brown from the X’s and Noles YouTube channel – you’ll know them from The Triple Option show, as well as their work at Tomahawk Nation – to add extra insight into Florida State football through videos, stories, and podcasts.

Their announcement was aired on Tuesday evening via their YouTube channel, with Chris Nee and Zach Blostein joining the duo to do a film breakdown of FSU’s recent QB offers as well as a quick preview of the Elite Camp coming up on Saturday.

We put that episode in podcast form so On The Bench subscribers can get a feel for the content they can get from Kev and AB. Enjoy!

You can subscribe to On The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!

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 new YouTube channel.

Last, but not least, please give the X’s and Noles YouTube channel a follow as well for the most in-depth analysis of FSU football anywhere around.

Camp Season is Coming May 30, 2022

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The long summer is nearly here. Florida State begins its busy month of June with an Elite Camp this weekend, followed by the Mega Camp, and then a slew of other camps for the rest of the month.

Noles247 gives a quick preview on what’s coming up in June while also providing some intel on OL Antavious Woody, OL recruiting in general, and the QB situation in this episode of On The Bench.

Plus we tease some upcoming news at Noles247.

QB Board Expansion May 26, 2022

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Florida State offered two quarterbacks this week, Brock Glenn and Rickie Collins.

On The Bench delivers the scoop on why FSU decided to expand its quarterback board and what the recruiting pitch is for both signal callers as the Seminoles are locked in on taking two signal callers in the 2023 cycle.

BIG MEECH!!! May 24, 2022

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Florida State landed a much-needed veteran offensive lineman, adding Charlotte transfer D’Mitri Emmanuel to the mix.

Emmanuel is set to enroll at FSU and get going for his final season of college football. What exactly are the Seminoles getting in Emmanuel, and are they done with offensive linemen ahead of the 2022 campaign?

On The Bench goes in-depth on the Emmanuel commitment, OL recruiting, and more in this episode.

Making Moves: Rising Spear updates May 19, 2022

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Rising Spear, the collective dedicated to creating NIL opportunities for Florida State athletes, saw substantial growth in the last month. The collective is up to about 1,300 donors after launching its revamped website in April, and the group has ambitious goals set for future growth ahead of the 2022 campaign.

Rising Spear CEO Matthew Quigley joins On The Bench to provide an update on the collective’s progress and its future plans.

Elite 11 intel, transfer prospects May 17, 2022

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Zach Blostein, after a dizzying travelday, returns from the Elite 11 regional in Nashville. He joins Brendan Sonnone on Noles247’s On The Bench podcast to go over the performance from Florida State QB commit Chris Parson as well as other standouts from the outing.

The two then delve into the brief Tim Brewster reunion buzz and clarity in the transfer market. Zach then learns tips for not-so-subtly motivating Nee.

Portal OL enter the picture, proof of concept needed at WR May 09, 2022

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Florida State expanded its offensive-line board via the transfer portal this past week. Charlotte’s D'Mitri Emmanuel entered the portal and is expected to be a priority, while South Carolina’s Jazston Turnetine picked up an FSU offer.

On The Bench goes over the transfer market along the offensive line and how we’re viewing these two targets. Plus OTB gets into the brief recruiting of JUCO corner Jordan Wright, the latest on priority Top247 target Lucas Simmons, and tries to make sense of the board at wide receiver.

Portal deadline, the myth, and plane farts May 02, 2022

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It’s officially May, which means we’re entering the belly of the beast: The offseason.

This episode of On The Bench gets you into offseason mode as we break down the May 1 transfer deadline and whether FSU might have more players enter the Transfer Portal this week.

Plus we provide an update on Destyn Hill, go over FSU’s roster composition after the NFL Draft, and more.

NFL Draft prospect Jermaine Johnson discusses his path to the draft & college career Apr 28, 2022

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NFL Draft prospect & Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson joins 247Sports' Chris Hummer to discuss his path to the draft, his time in college, and some teams that could be eyeing him in the first round!

Host: Chris Hummer

Guest: Jermaine Johnson

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