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What did we learn about Florida State after its first scrimmage? On The Bench provides some insights into this team's development after speaking with coaches and sources over the last few days. We then make early predictions for King of the Spring, play Buy or Sonnone, and then wrap things up with some recruiting updates. To learn more about listen…

It's a loaded episode of On The Bench as we dive into FSU's game in Ireland -- and why it's led to a scheduling win for the Seminoles -- a developing situation with DE Derrick McLendon, takeaways from spring practice, and recruiting updates. Then we finish the show with a game of Buy or Sonnone that includes the fallout from the infamous Sonnone fi…

Florida State hosted dozens of high-end recruits this weekend while also conducting its first padded practice of the spring. Noles247 was there for all of the action and recaps it all in this episode of On The Bench. From the Crystal Ball for Charles Lester III, to the fan overreaction to Derwin James and Jalen Ramsey, and in-depth analysis on the …

Florida State will welcome back some of their top players in recent memory this weekend and those NFL stars will be around tomorrow's top players as the Seminoles host Legacy Recruiting Weekend. Chris Nee and Zach Blostein recorded an On The Bench episode on Thursday to preview the event. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond…

Florida State's roster looks like it's still upwardly mobile. The Seminoles presented well on Day 1 of spring practice, with certain position groups looking drastically different than they did a couple years ago. Are we sipping Kool-aid or guzzling it? The attempt to balance what we saw last year, with what we think this team can be based on initia…

What's in this episode of On The Bench? X-Factors, King of the Spring candidates, hot takes and all the minutia you want about Florida State football before spring practice starts. The Noles247 staff gets together to go in-depth on the storylines we're following as the Seminoles start spring practice today. To learn more about listener data and our…

The fellas at On The Bench got up bright and early to get a look at Florida State's final Tour of Duty workout before spring practice. Still groggy from the 5 a.m. wake-up call, they made their way to a local biscuit establishment to refuel and then go over their takeaways from ToD. *2:00, Zach gives his thoughts on FSU's transfers *3:00, Banjo: Bu…

Once again, realignment is on the minds of blue-blood programs. It's not USC, UCLA, Texas, or Oklahoma. This time, it's Florida State and Clemson. What's next for these two powers? Could they actually leave the ACC? Brandon Marcello and Chris Nee of Noles247 break it all down! Host: Brandon Marcello Guest: Chris Nee Follow or Subscribe to The Colle…

Chris Nee and Zach Blostein of Noles247.com got together for a recording of 'On The Bench' on Monday morning. Blostein went in-depth on his time at Under Armour Atlanta on Sunday and what he learned about FSU's latest recruiting efforts. Nee discussed Florida State University Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford's Friday comments…

Flip-flopping leaders in the final days of a recruitment. Trips along Florida’s Turnpike from Tallahassee to Coral Gables. Anger over crystal balls and a cringy Cristobal. The 2023 recruiting cycle was a wild one for Florida State. The Seminoles won some battles, they lost some others, but it was undoubtedly entertaining all along the way. Zach Blo…

It’s another MAILBAG edition of On The Bench. Nee, Zach, and Sonnone take listener questions from the Noles247 message boarders about the way we rank recruits, the Seminoles’ hopes of putting together an “elite” prep class in 2024, our expectations for the 2023 season, spring storylines, and more. The conversation derails into a debate on whether s…

Ingram Smith, the CEO of Florida State-based NIL start-up The Battle's End, joins On The Bench to share how he's living out a dream. Smith details how he got into the position to guide the vastly important NIL efforts surrounding his favorite program, the upcoming expansion of The Battle's End, and then dove into the strategy implemented by the The…

Florida State cornerback Jarrian Jones learned something about himself recently: He's a "loverboy" and he can never go back to normal after that discovery. Jones joins Noles247 to have some fun about this self discovery in a Valentine's Day edition of On The Bench. From how his powerpoint presentation landed him the Valentine of his dreams, to his …

Florida State announced a sizable contract extension that will pay Mike Norvell an average of $8.05 million per year through 2029. Coach AB and Sonnone breakdown the contract and whether or not it's a good deal for FSU. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your …

We’re dusting off the MAILBAG for this episode of On The Bench. A wide array of topics are discussed, from Florida State’s ideal starting five on the offensive line, to arguing about whether Luke Kromenhoek will end up the highest-ranked player in FSU’s 2024 class. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podc…

QB commit Luke Kromenhoek committed to Florida State long before he was a Top 100 recruit. Why? Hear from the Seminoles' pledge himself as he joined Zach Blostein and the fellas of X's and Noles for an extended conversation. Kromenhoek details the recruiting process, his thoughts on Mike Norvell's offense, and then helps break down some of his impr…

The ACC unveiled its 2023 schedule for Florida State and the rest of the conference. Are we complaining just to complain, or did FSU get a raw deal here? You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! …

Florida State passed out offers, hosted future blue-chip recruits, and conducted a couple of official visits during a busy weekend of recruiting. On The Bench has you covered on the latest developments from the world of FSU football and recruiting. We begin – after Nee ruins Sonnone’s Busy Bee Theory – by going over the polarizing perception of pot…

Florida State landed a commitment from speedy wide receiver TJ Abrams on Thursday afternoon. The four-star product of Fort Myers Dunbar joined On The Bench to discuss his decision. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple…

Let the debate begin. Florida State probably put together the best mixture of quantity and quality in the first wave of the Transfer Portal window, but which transfer will make the biggest impact in 2023? The crew at On The Bench ranks all 9 scholarship transfers in our projected order of impact this season. There are some, um, interesting choices …

Florida State's recruiting efforts look favorable early in the 2024 recruiting cycle. Who are some of the players you need to familiarize yourself with as the board takes shape? Zach Blostein and Trey Rowland break down a busy weekend in this episode of The OV, with Coach AB. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on…

Florida State’s recruiting efforts for the 2024 cycle are starting to ramp up. The Seminoles have conducted Junior Days on back-to-back weekends, and with a third coming up this weekend, FSU is very much establishing its prospect board. As Chris Nee says in the latest episode of On The Bench, this is “exploratory surgery” for FSU as it undergoes a …

Florida State's defense was good this past season, but can it make the jump forward to the next level? Noles247's On The Bench dives into the additions, returners, and departures on the defensive side of the ball to give a thorough assessment of whether the Seminoles can legitimately level up in 2023. Trey Rowland is running point as Nee, Kev and C…

It’s a crowded episode of On The Bench as we went live to evaluate the hire of DB coach Patrick Surtain (and learn how to pronounce his name), the addition of DE Gilber Edmond, and the departure of WR Malik McClain. As if that wasn’t enough, we then jump into an early preview of Florida State’s 2023 offense. Going over the strengths – there should …

What a wild weekend it was for Florida State. The Seminoles fended off an aggressive pursuit of Darrell Jackson (and others) from Miami and retained premier edge defender Jared Verse. OTB gets into the weeds of both developments in this episode, plus details the recruitments of some other transfer prospects...including a kicker commitment! You can …

The entire Noles247 staff is reunited to recap FSU's remarkable 2022 season. We hand out awards, superlatives, and go over our favorite moments of the year. Plus, a look ahead to expectations in 2023. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews a…

Florida State ended 2022 in style, with a fun 35-32 win over Oklahoma. And it started 2023 with a bang, retaining standout defensive tackle Fabien Lovett while landing a commitment from elite cornerback transfer Fentrell ‘Deuce’ Cypress. This episode of On The Bench is sizable, going over the return of Lovett and the addition of Cypress. But first …

Trey Rowland, Kevin Little, and CoachAB jump on to discuss the Florida State-Oklahoma game right afterwards. Join the boys as they give their instant thoughts on the offense and defense. What did the trio like and dislike in this thrilling victory and what is next for the FSU program? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi…

Florida State rebounded after a tough loss, Keldric Faulk, on the first day of the Early Signing Period with a big addition in safety Conrad Hussey. This was a statement for the Seminoles, no doubt. On The Bench breaks down the Hussey addition and provides the latest intel on priority transfers Braden Fiske and Fentrell Cypress…only to get news of …

Florida State held onto Hykeem Williams despite a last-minute push from Colorado's Deion Sanders and Miami's Mario Cristobal. It lost Keldric Faulk to Auburn. Conrad Hussey's recruitment is still in the air. The first day of the Early Signing Period was hectic and drama-filled for FSU. Some good, some bad. OTB's Zach Blostein, Trey Rowland and Coac…

The information is coming fast and furiously as Florida State is trying to close on the majority of its 2023 recruiting cycle on the eve of the start of the Early Signing Period. Recruitments are changing hourly and things are getting…interesting? Fun for some, anxiety-provoking for others. Noles247’s On The Bench goes over the latest on what we’re…

The latest on Keldric Faulk, Deuce Cypress, and a new OL commit. It's a hectic weekend in the world of Florida State recruiting, but Zach Blostein has you covered with help from Trey Rowland and Coach AB. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star revie…

Florida State is entering the final stages of the recruiting process before the Early Signing Period. That means it’s time to close, time to try and flip, and time to try and fend off flips. It’s chaotic and an absolute sprint to the finish line, and Noles247’s On The Bench tries to make sense of it all in this episode. The latest on Hykeem William…

‘Tis the season. It’s the time for bells and presents. We’ve got both in this episode of On The Bench. Zach Blostein and Brendan Sonnone break down the commitment of Jaheim Bell/how Florida State won over the top transfer prospect, and then get into the gift that keeps giving for FSU: The Transfer Portal. Official visitors expected, recruiting scoo…

Florida State hosted a 8 official visitors and had a surprise unofficial visitor as well this weekend. Noles247's On The Bench podcast has all the scoop you could want from the weekend in this episode, hosted by Trey Rowland and perfectly accentuated by Zach Blostein and Coach AB. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Ben…

Florida State's pursuit of top transfer prospects has been controlled chaos. This episode of On The Bench focuses on the transfer prospects FSU is set to host this weekend, plus three priority prep visitors. We also dive into the return of Trey Benson, the travels of Mike Norvell, and more. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyo…

It is an absolutely LOADED episode of On The Bench. Between the transaction period of bringing back players and players leaving, activity in the Transfer Portal, and the final stretch of 2023 recruiting...there's a ton to get to. With that in mind, we let Nee lead this episode to keep everything running on time. The OTB trio provides analysis on Jo…

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis announced on Monday that he's coming back for the 2023 campaign. A quick reaction to what this means for the Seminoles' expectations next season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastc…

Florida State figures to be a popular transfer destination this season. What position will the Seminoles pursue? This episode of OTB previews FSU's pursuit of players in the transfer portal, takes a look at possible outgoing players, puts a bow on the short-lived Sam McCall Era, and gets into some Buy or Sonnone (sponsored by The Turner Group). All…

Florida State concluded its 2022 regular season with a dramatic and fun win over rival Florida. The victory very much so reflected this team’s progress, as it was an imperfect game yet one to be proud of as the Seminoles battled throughout. On The Bench goes over this team’s progress throughout the year, the win over Florida, and what this season c…

In a back and forth contest between two rivals the Florida State Seminoles came out on top. A gem of a game by Jordan Travis who was exceptional on the night. The running game for FSU was strong as always and paved the way for their fifth straight victory. FSU caps off a 9-3 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:…

Dane Draper and Trey Rowland give you the in-depth information you're looking for on Florida State's upcoming contest against rival Florida in this episode of 'Nole Thy Enemy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com…

Florida State is two days away from its regular-season finale against rival Florida, and the approach this week has been quite business-like. What’s at stake against the Gators, who’s visiting, scoop from the week, and some Buy or Sonnone are all on the docket in this hour-long episode of On The Bench. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Nol…

Today was a good day. Florida State battled for months and it paid off as the Seminoles flipped QB Brock Glenn from Ohio State. The boys at On The Bench react instantly – definitely not from Friday – to the news, how the Seminoles managed to hang on in this recruitment, and what the addition means for FSU’s QB room. Plus Nee eats some crow. You can…

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Dane Draper and Trey Rowland take the budding bromance to the bayou as they take an in-depth look at FSU's upcoming opponent, Louisiana. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can wat…

Florida State is looking to finish the season on a high note with two remaining regular-season games. But before the Seminoles get to rival Florida, they have to go through a capable G5 opponent in Louisiana. On The Bench briefly goes over the upcoming opponent as well as the happenings this week before playing Buy or Sonnone as well as a game of S…

FSU dismantled their third straight ACC opponent. The direction of this program is on a clear upward trajectory, but what specifically is Mike Norvell doing to create one of the most dominant rushing attacks in the country? How has Adam Fuller's defense changed to allow it to go multiple games without a touchdown? Trey and Kevin are joined by Brend…

On The Bench is hosted by G.O.A.T Chris Nee this episode. He’s with young guns Zach Blostein and Dane Draper as the trio recaps Florida State’s win over Syracuse. They also provide intel on what’s happening with Lucas Simmons, go over potential bowl destinations, and more. Will Sonnone make an appearance to celebrate the top play from Saturday’s wi…

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