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Florida State’s spring game gave fans a glimpse into the future, with Willie Taggart’s uptempo spread offensive scheme and Harlon Barnett’s aggressive defensive scheme marking a return to the fun style that characterized Dynasty-era football in Doak Campbell Stadium. Several young players showed their talent,... The post Spring Game Brings Fun Back to Doak appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

Early indications are that Harlon Barnett’s defense will look like a return to the traditional high-pressure FSU defensive DNA. Rather than constantly worrying about giving up a big play, the new-look Seminole defense will trade a few big plays here and there for turnovers, lots... The post A Return to #FSU Defensive DNA appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

[Apparently this episode hasn’t made it to everyone’s version of Apple Podcasts, so I’m posting it again to see if maybe this version hits. If you’ve already listened to it, just ignore this post.] The first spring of the #TaggartEra has been marked by high... The post Don’t Just Trust the Process. Enjoy It. (Repost) appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

The first spring of the #TaggartEra has been marked by high energy and players talking about how much fun they’re having. Obviously it only stays fun if you win, but having fun while you’re working hard is a key part of a good recipe for... The post Don’t Just Trust the Process—Enjoy It appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

This third part of an extended mailbag series addresses sensitive questions about race. Unfortunately, black coaches have historically been given less room for error than white coaches, and some audience members have asked about how that dynamic may play out at Florida State. The bottom... The post Addressing Difficult Questions appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

The second part of a mega-mailbag. This episode discusses Willie Taggart’s “The Chase” versus Jimbo Fisher’s “Fourth Quarter Drills,” what can be done to improve the offensive line, the role of intermediate passing in Taggart’s FSU offense, and more. #TaggartEra shirts are available in the... The post Reopening the Mailbag, Part 2 appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

The first part of a mega-mailbag. This episode discusses what Willie Taggart will look for in quarterback recruits, several 2019 QB recruits on FSU’s radar, why FSU’s LBs and WRs have underperformed relative to normal FSU expectations, and more. #TaggartEra shirts are available in the... The post Reopening the Mailbag, Part 1 appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

A brief scouting report and evaluation of every player Florida State landed in the #Tribe18 class, along with discussion of how this class fits into the larger roster composition the next few years. Overall, the class is not quite as loaded at the top as... The post #Tribe18 Recruiting Wrap appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

Willie Taggart and staff closed the 2018 recruiting class in style, landing the best group of wide receivers in one class at Florida State in at least fifteen years. #TaggartEra shirts are now available in the newly-launched Unconquered Shop. Support the podcast by buying a... The post #Tribe18 – #FSU Playing Chess, Not Checkers appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

What should be expected given FSU’s schedule in 2018? How will the 2018 recruiting class shake out? Will Willie Taggart really pay Walt Bell $700k and not having him calling plays? All this and more on the latest episode. #TaggartEra shirts are now available in... The post Home Stretch for #Tribe18 appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

With the hires of Walt Bell (QB/OC) and David Kelly (WR) Willie Taggart has now hired all ten of his assistant coaches. The staff is only comprised of ten outstanding recruiters, it’s a great mix of strong voices for coaches’ meeting rooms that should have... The post #TaggartEra Coaching Staff Complete appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

Fans will be happy to hear this additional information on what to expect from Harlon Barnett as the Florida State defensive coordinator. Mark Snyder is a great hire to supplement Barnett’s strengths. Look for more #WestSideNoles in #Tribe18. A new commitment at tight end. The... The post A Return to #FSU’s High-Pressure Defensive Identity appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

The mailbag has gotten a bit heavy, so it’s time to unload about half of it in this episode. Questions range from expectations of certain positions in Taggart’s offense, defensive lineups, and more. T-shirts celebrating the #TaggartEra are now available in the newly-launched Unconquered Shop.... The post Coaching Search Mailbag appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

What can FSU fans expect from former Michigan State co-defensive coordinator Harlon Barnett? Will Irele Oderinde bring a culture shift as a strength coach? Plenty of discussion of the new hires on this episode. T-shirts celebrating the #TaggartEra are now available in the newly-launched Unconquered... The post Harlon Barnett is Florida State’s New Defensive Coordinator appeared first on Unconquere...

Independence Bowl evaluation. Why was Khalan Laborn in Virginia? What happened with Noonie Murray? The latest on FSU’s coaching searches. Discipline and culture change are coming to Florida State under Willie Taggart. All this and more on today’s episode. T-shirts celebrating the #TaggartEra are now... The post Pride vs Swag – Hard Work Mentality Returning to Florida State appeared first on Unconq...

Expect Ron Dugans to return home to coach WRs at FSU. Greg Frey is the leading candidate to coach the OL and serve as run game coordinator. Willie Taggart has some excellent options for the defensive coordinator job. Some surprises in store for #Tribe18, including... The post Coaching News and #FSU Recruiting Turning Up to Eleven appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

Jim Leavitt has decided to remain at Oregon, so this podcast looks at some of the other options on the board for Florida State’s Defensive Coordinator spot. Also discussed are the new hires of Telly Lockette, Donte’ Pimpleton, and Raymond Woodie, how those hires help... The post New Coaching Hires And Recruiting Going Into Early Signing Period appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

The mailbag is overflowing from the last week’s events. Is Willie Taggart a change agent who might struggle to maintain a program? How fast can we expect FSU’s offensive tempo to be? These and more on today’s episode. T-shirts celebrating Taggart’s hiring are now available... The post Catching up on the #TaggartEra Mailbag appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

When asked to describe his offensive philosophy, Willie Taggart used the phrase “lethal simplicity.” What can Florida State fans expect from Taggart’s Gulf Coast Offense, and how does Taggart implement things along that philosophical line? Take note: the answers to this question aren’t necessarily the... The post Lethal Simplicity and the Gulf Coast Offense appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

By hiring Willie Taggart, Florida State replaced a Nick Saban disciple with a coach who looks a lot more like the coach whose program has recently given Saban fits. This episode looks at how Taggart fits at Florida State, what kind of staff he appears... The post Did Florida State Just Hire Its Dabo Swinney? appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

Willie Taggart has agreed to become the next Florida State head football coach. This episode discusses some of the twists and turns involved in the hiring process and what kind of coach FSU is getting. In brief, while every coaching hire comes with risk, Taggart... The post Willy Willy! Taggart Is a Seminole appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

A brief update on FSU’s coaching search. As of now, the top three candidates appear to be Willie Taggart, Justin Fuente, and Charlie Strong, but things change quickly, and you can never rule out a curveball in these situations. Podcast brought to you by Jacksonville,... The post Unconquered 5.40 – Florida State Coaching Search Update appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

What happened over the last few days of the Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M, and Florida State saga? How did Fisher, who didn’t want to leave FSU, wind up in this position? And what are FSU’s options from here? What’s the timetable? All this and more... The post Unconquered 5.39 – Play a Stupid Game, Win a Stupid Prize appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .

After previously discounting the rumblings that Jimbo Fisher might actually consider the Texas A&M job, word from sources over the weekend has completely changed the picture. This episode looks at why this time is different from Fisher’s prior flirtations with other jobs, what Fisher is... The post Unconquered 5.38 – Jimbo Rumors: The Sequel – This Time, It’s Personal appeared first on Unconqu...

The 2017 FSU-Florida game isn’t a difficult one to break down, so this episode is pretty short. If FSU commits to run the football and doesn’t turn it over, FSU should win. Podcast brought to you by Jacksonville, FL realtor, Luis Marquez, who brings professional photography... The post Unconquered 5.37 – Florida State vs Florida Preview appeared first on Unconquered Podcast .