On The Bench: An FSU football podcast network

The Atlantic Coast Conference released a revised 2020 schedule...and it’s not favorable for Florida State. The Seminoles lose games against Wake Forest, Boston College and Syracuse...while adding Notre Dame and UNC among others.  On The Bench breaks out the emergency pod to go over this news, as well as update you on the departure of former five-star running back Khalan Laborn. But it’s not all gl...

Florida State lost a commitment in offensive lineman Jake Slaughter, who flipped to Florida, but added a promising pledge along the line days later. Kimo Makaneole of Niceville (Fla.) was offered by FSU on Sunday and committed to the ‘Noles shortly after. On The Bench goes over the commitment, why we like his upside, the pronunciation of his last name (we get it eventually, and more in a pop-up ep...

The Jimbo Fisher Camps recruiting camps were the place to be after Florida State won a national title in 2013. From getting the No. 1 recruit in the country on campus -- Josh Sweat -- to hosting a quartet of blue-chip gunslingers on a single day, the JFC had its fireworks throughout the final years of the Fisher Era.  On The Bench continues its Camp Memories series by going over the good, the bad...

Florida State picked up a commitment from high-end three-star defender Byron Turner on Thursday. Dubbed the “BoogieMan”, Turner was a pleasant surprise for the ‘Noles. The crew at On The Bench explains why you should be excited about the commitment and what’s next on FSU’s defensive end board in the latest episode. Plus we dive into the top end of FSU’s roster to complete the remainder of our 40 M...

Chubba Purdy could be the quarterback of the future for Florida State. Depending on how things shake out, he could also be the QB of the present. Purdy, the four-star signal caller out of Arizona, was a major get for Mike Norvell shortly after he arrived at FSU. The man who broke Purdy’s commitment and has covered the blue-chip prospect -- as well his brother and Iowa State standout Brock Purdy --...

The latest episode of On The Bench goes over a variety of topics on the recruiting trail, including Florida State’s pursuit of priority positions like offensive tackle and defensive end.  We also have Nee weigh in on scheduling options and the hire made atop Seminole Boosters INC. Plus Newberg gives us the background involving Greg Frey and his lawsuit against Florida State Athletics Association.

Florida State is in the mix for a couple of elite offensive linemen -- Terrence Ferguson and Amarius Mims -- who are closing in on decisions. Newberg gives you the latest on where FSU stands for the pair of Georgia prospects in the latest episode of On The Bench. Plus Newberg and Sonnone go over the freshmen we expect to play this season, why we miss Nee this week and more.

Florida State defensive coordinator Adam Fuller enjoyed a successful season at Memphis before joining the Seminoles. Fuller helped turn around a Tigers defense that had been a weakness for years, with his schemes and philosophies playing a major role in getting the team to win the AAC title. GoTigers247 beat writer Christian Fowler joins On The Bench to go over Fuller’s scheme, his energetic demea...

Jimbo Fisher developed a reputation as a “quarterback whisperer” during his heyday at Florida State. Three consecutive starters -- Christian Ponder, EJ Manuel and Jameis Winston -- turned into first-round draft picks. So with this production came interest from blue-chip quarterbacks across the country who hoped Fisher could mold them into a first-rounder as well. This led to a parade of ultra-tale...

On The Bench continues its Camp Memories series with a look at The Golden Age of Jimbo Fisher Camps. Fisher made evaluation-based camps a priority when he took over as the Florida State head coach, which is where our series picks up. Josh Newberg is joined by Chris Nee and Corey Dowlar to recall some of the epic names who camped at FSU in 2010, 2011 and 2012 when Jimbo started to get things rollin...

Florida State recently received an unofficial visit from five-star offensive tackle Tristan Leigh.  And another five-star visitor -- Amarius Mims -- is expected soon.  On The Bench has the latest details on these developments, and what they mean symbolically as FSU tries to revamp its line. Plus, OTB breaks down 20-11 on our list of FSU’s 40 Most Important Players of 2020.

The soap opera that is recruiting tends to hit its peak around National Signing Day, but the groundwork for the fireworks is set during the dog days of summer.  Prospect camps are ingrained in the fabric of recruiting, often setting the stage for dramatic arrivals, breakout performers and major developments that define a recruitment. This has been the case for more than a decade now, which is wher...

Florida State is expanding its recruiting board at defensive end, which is arguably atop the most important positions in the 2021 cycle. The crew at Noles247 goes over the recent offers and reasons for casting a wider net at DE in the latest episode of O n The Bench. Plus we go over the middle of FSU's roster and what to take away from our rankings of the 40 Most Important Players.

Florida State picked up a commitment from Junior College tight end Koby Gross this week. On The Bench breaks down how Gross will fit in at FSU in the latest episode. Plus we go over the departure of Anthony Grant, the possibility of renaming Doak Campbell Stadium and more.

Our ‘Meet The Beat’ series has afforded us to get to better know the writers, reporters and hosts behind Florida State coverage in the market. OTB conducted interviews with legends of the FSU beat (like Jeff Cameron), current-day beat writers (Wayne McGahee), trendsetters (Ingram Smith) and others during the series.  We wrap up the series by having some of our favorite guests interview us, the sta...

247Sports released its updated rankings for the 2021 recruiting class, and a couple Seminoles saw a sizable bump. Luke Altmyer jumped up in the rankings as much as any three-star quarterback, and there still appears to be room for growth in the rankings. 247Sports national recruiting analyst Bud Elliott gives an in-depth look on how Altmyer and other FSU recruits were evaluated during this batch o...

You have questions about Florida State, we have answers. Josh Newberg, Chris Nee and Brandon Sonnone of Noles247 answer listener questions about the state of FSU’s recruiting, the program’s outlook and expectations in 2020, and more in the latest episode of On The Bench.

Florida State remains productive on the recruiting trail, having landed two commitments in the past three days: CB Omarion Cooper and OL Bryson Estes. This puts FSU at seven commitments since mid-May. On The Bench goes over the latest additions to FSU’s class, where the ‘Noles go from here, Marvin Wilson’s interview with the ACC Network and more.

Florida State went through an emotional day in which apologies were issued, feelings were expressed, and -- hopefully -- growth occurred.  A Tweet from star defensive tackle Marvin Wilson sparked a national conversation about the words coach Mike Norvell used to describe his program’s response to the social unrest occurring throughout the country. On The Bench recaps the developments that occurred...

Florida State is on a roll on the recruiting trail.  The Seminoles, since Friday, have landed commitments from Mississippi State transfer Fabien Lovett and Jarrian Jones, and three prep prospects (TE Jackson West, LB Jordan Eubanks and WR Joshua Burrell).  On The Bench is back to give you insight into how FSU sifted through some complicated waters to land Lovett and Jones, what to make of the thre...

Florida State is trending in the right direction for priority prospects Jackson West and Joshua Burrell. The grad transfer market remains a place of interest when it comes to vetting offensive linemen. And Ole Miss was kind of a pain for FSU in the past week. Through the ups and downs of recruiting, Noles247 has you covered in our latest episode of On The Bench.

Combining a passion for Florida State and in-depth knowledge of the program’s history, Wayne McGahee has established himself as one of the main authorities on FSU athletics. McGahee joins On The Bench in our Meet The Beat series to discuss his growth as a journalist, covering the chaos of this past year’s coaching search, some of the difficulties of covering a team for the local paper and more.

Florida State added to its 2021 recruiting cycle with the commitment of three-star cornerback Kevin Knowles. On The Bench provides an analysis on Knowles and what FSU’s defensive backs board looks like following the pledge in the latest episode. Plus we discuss the reason for optimism with this 2021 class, the latest on OT grad transfer Jarrid Williams and more

Florida State received some good news on the recruiting trail today. And over the weekend as well. The Seminoles landed a pledge from four-star Texas cornerback Hunter Washington on Tuesday, a few days after receiving a commitment from UCLA TE transfer Jordan Wilson.  On The Bench goes over the recent additions in the latest episode. Plus we explain some recent attrition and the recruitment of a g...

FSU could get some good news on the recruiting trail in the next several days.  The Seminoles are trending for four-star cornerback Hunter Washington. They’re actively pursuing a pair of offensive tackles in the transfer portal. And they’re building some momentum on the academic side, which is refreshing. On The Bench goes over a litany of recruiting topics, the possible return of football and mor...