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A kinder, gentler title Nov 16, 2020

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Florida State has the youngest roster in the country.

Does the increased commitment to youth alter the way we perceive this team or what we should expect from it weekly? The gang at OTB debates this question. Plus we get into some developments on the Grad Transfer market.

Instant Reaction: Hockman gets his revenge on FSU, 38-22 Nov 15, 2020

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Florida State continued further down the downward spiral of their 2020 season on Saturday evening, losing 38-22 to NC State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.

The Seminoles (2-6, 1-6 ACC) have now lost three in a row.

Chubba Purdy got his first start as FSU was without Jordan Travis today. He played okay, but it was FSU's defense that didn't answer the bell. The 'Noles D gave up 422 yards, including 265 and three touchdowns to former FSU QB Bailey Hockman.

The crew at Noles247 dissects FSU's road loss to NC State.

Yup, change came Nov 12, 2020

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We told you on the last episode of On The Bench that change could be coming, and change did indeed come as the Seminoles took two players off the roster this week. QB James Blackman and WR Tamorrion Terry are no longer with the program, while DT Marvin Wilson is out for the remainder of the season with a leg injury.

This brings FSU’s number of players who’ve left the team to 16-17 since Mike Norvell took over last December. We go over the attrition and what it means for the long-term future of the program in this episode of OTB.

Plus we delve into some offers to 2021 recruits and take a ton of listener questions.

More change coming? Nov 09, 2020

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Florida State’s latest loss -- a 41-17 defeat to Pittsburgh -- could spark some change along the roster as the Seminoles enter the final month of the season.

This defeat has sparked lingering frustration among some veterans who haven’t fully bought into the culture under Mike Norvell. This could lead to some more in-season roster attrition. The crew at On The Bench discusses the latest scoop from inside the FSU program in the episode below.

Instant Reaction: FSU gets flattened by Pitt coming off bye week Nov 08, 2020

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Florida State started hot against Pitt, jumping out to a 14-3 after an 88-yard touchdown run by quarterback Jordan Travis less than 10 minutes into the game - which marked a school-record rush by a FSU quarterback.

But then the rest of the game had to be played.

Pitt dominated FSU for the remaining three quarters of the football game, winning by a final score of 41-17. The crew at Noles247 breaks down FSU's ACC loss to Pitt and what it means for Mike Norvell and the team moving forward.

Pitt Preview, Dozens of Offers, Scoop Tea, and Tension Nov 05, 2020

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Florida State comes off a bye week looking to get back on track against Pittsburgh and stingy defense. The gang at On The Bench breaks down the upcoming contest and looks at areas where FSU can find success in order to get to 3-4 on the season.

Plus we go over the dozens of new offers FSU has extended recently and share some scoop from the past week. Oh, Newberg and Sonnone get a little irritated with one another as well, so stick around for the tension.

Second-half expectations, injury updates and OL growth ft. ESPN’s Cole Cubelic Nov 02, 2020

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Florida State enters the second half of the 2020 campaign hoping to finish the year on a high note. It’s an easier stretch of schedule for the Seminoles, and there’s an opportunity for 3-4 wins if FSU grows in some areas.

The guys go over what we’re looking for from FSU in the final month or so of the regular season in the latest episode of On The Bench. And then we’re joined by trench expert Cole Cubelic of ESPN and SEC Network to get his insights into FSU’s growth along the offensive line.

300 Episodes: Bloopers, Outtakes, and...3,2,1 Nov 01, 2020

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The podcast as you know it now was originally called the Noles247 Podcast, and it started in March of 2017. Friend and colleague Bob Ferrante was with us then, and was part of a three-man show featuring Chris Nee and Brendan Sonnone, with Josh Newberg joining us on occasion to talk recruiting.

Our show has changed a lot since then. We had to alter the dynamic when Bob left the network, and pivoted to something a little...different. Newberg became a regular, bringing a comfort level on the mic along with a nonchalant attitude that fed well off Nee’s knowledge and Sonnone’s anxiety. The combination? A beautiful mess that blends the latest FSU news, scoop and analysis with three unique and odd personalities. The uniqueness is the focal point of our 300th episode as we give you a glimpse of the chaos behind the mics while recording On The Bench.

Thanks for all the support the last few years! Enjoy the shenanigans!

On The Bench Bye Week Mailbag Oct 30, 2020

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Florida State is midway through the first year of the Mike Norvell Era. The results have been mixed, with the most recent outing -- a 48-16 loss at Louisville -- leaving a sour taste heading into the bye week.

On The Bench dedicated this show to the listeners. We let the members of Noles247 submit questions, about the team or recruiting, and then we answered them all on the show. We cover everything from depth chart questions, to transfer portal options and tons of recruiting talk.

This episode is brought to you by the original Market Square Liquors, located off Timberlane Road near Thomasville Road and I-10.

The Noah's Ark, flipping the roster and mid-way thoughts Oct 27, 2020

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Florida State is midway through the first year of the Mike Norvell Era. The results have been mixed, with the most recent outing -- a 48-16 loss at Louisville -- leaving a sour taste heading into the bye week.

On The Bench goes over the Louisville game one more time, but explores where FSU is at midway through the season and where the Seminoles go in order to fix things. This includes a look at how we believe FSU will go about flipping the roster (and why a recent proposal by the NCAA should help with that process), and who we view as building blocks for the future.

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