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Wake Up Warchant - Florida State football

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Warchant's Corey and Aslan provide a daily discussion of Florida State football and football recruiting, with some basketball and baseball thrown in. All things FSU football are fair game.

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Jul 10, 2026

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(11/6/24): Mass change but keeping coaches? Negative recruiting surfacing for FSU? 06.11.2024

(3:00) Anticipating the change, how will it rollout? (7:00) If you're not first you're last -- steep drop off between top 5 recruiting class and everyone else? (12:30) No coaching cap any longer, so how will that effect the reboot at FSU (17:30) Is FSU enduring negative recruiting (28:00) Tyler Horka of Blue and Gold Illustrated breaks down the Mike Denbrock, Irish offense (38:00) Horka on the Iri...

(11/5/24): Shock and blah; Norvell, FSU coordinators take inventory at 1-8 05.11.2024

(3:00) Norvell admits, unsurprisingly, he is shocked at the state of the program currently (9:00) ....but shouldn't he have seen this coming much earlier? (19:00) Alex Atkins speaking freely...like a man who knows he's safe or is totally on the outs (22:00) Atkins and others are providing illuminating answers but it's not enough for many (31:00) Adam Fuller on the pros and cons of playing ball at...

(11/4/24): Norvell swinging back as FSU flails to 1-8, are changes coming into focus 04.11.2024

(3:00) Worse effort yet as FSU falls to 1-8 after 35-11 loss to UNC (8:00) Norvell under fire after game, Corey encouraged by his answer (16:00) Is Mike trying his absolute hardest to get this turned around (26:00) No in-season changes (yet), what gives (35:00) A lot of "he can't come back from this", Corey pushes back (41:00) Mike being more pointed in his criticism a hint of who's being replaced...

(11/1/24): What will the roster look like, coaching traits, over/under contest 01.11.2024

(4:00) Portal and NIL hasn't been all that terrible(?) but what change would you make to CFB (10:00) Give up on HS recruiting for 2025? What will this roster look like? (18:00) Thoughts on how we got here (23:00) Make Miami fall into the same abyss FSU is in after a successful 2024 (29:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins (41:00) Why the slow pace on offense? (46:00) More talk about where...

(10/31/24): Overpaying for talent vs. buyouts, expectations for changes 31.10.2024

(6:00) Tough to talk about a program that's 1-7 and on shaky ground without upsetting people (10:00) Is Norvell open to changing approach (16:00) Will Norvell cast a wide net or keep a small circle when looking for fixes (24:00) Overpaying for 'croots vs. massive, mega, overwhelming buyout(s) (29:00) They're still playing hard but let's not celebrate that too hard (37:00) 105 scholarships = more p...

(10/30/24): Does Norvell's rebuild have to be near perfect to make FSU right 30.10.2024

(4:00) A lot has to go right to get this program right again -- the boys debate the challenges and likelihood (33:00) $5M package to lure top HS QB -- what will Brock or Luke want if they win a few games down the stretch? (41:00) The upshot of this downfall is that FSU has skipped a rebuild step and will get clarity sooner than later (46:00) Practice observations, future schedule talk Music: Young...

(10/29/24): Did Norvell commit to changes? FSU coordinator summary 29.10.2024

(6:00) Norvell reveals balance between winning games in 2024 and thoughts of getting it back on track in 2025 (10:00) Diplomatic answer but don't hold your breath on a new playcaller for 2025 (16:00) Corey with real-time examples of team who shot from the doldrums to the thick of the playoff chase (28:00) With changes on the horizon, do you want roster or staff overhaul...or a hybrid (47:00) Atkin...

(10/28/24): L to the U and no clarity at QB, how to judge the FSU defense 28.10.2024

(4:00) FSU offense stays on track with one of the poorer offenses in FBS (12:00) Potential blowout averted but still a frustrating loss (17:00) At the minimum, Norvell has to make his mind up on QB by the end of November (25:00) Miami cashes in on 11 of 14 cash downs but the FSU defense is still...good? (40:00) The running game...decent? (46:00) As the stats continue to slump, losses mount, cleare...

(10/25/24): Fix the OL and everything is solved? Over/under contest. Upset magnitude for FSU 25.10.2024

(2:00) Over/under contest. Check @WakeUpWarchant on Twitter for link (6:00) Play or preserve freshman eligibility (12:00) Turnover or bust for upset chance (16:00) If FSU beats Miami where would the upset rank in program history? (22:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins (33:00) The line of demarcation between buyouts and paying for better players for subpar coaches (44:00) Is fixing FSU as...

(10/24/24): Miami's surge vs FSU's slide, job security, Cam Ward sweepstakes 24.10.2024

(4:00) FSU in historic underdog role in rivalry vs. Miami -- bigger story Miami's surge or FSU's slide? (10:00 Norvell's job security (16:00) Does Norvell think his offense is faulty? (no) (23:00) Wednesday practice observations (38:00) Three changes you want to see (44:00) Talent that can't execute isn't talent? (49:00) On Kyle Kennard (53:00) Miami probably had more more but maybe a better offen...

(10/23/24): Corey trivia challenge, managing QBs vs Miami, 'Canes season summary 23.10.2024

(7:00) How to manage QBs vs Miami (16:00) We're scapegoating the OL again and it's not wholly accurate (26:00) What could possibly happen to allow FSU to hang around late (33:00) Matt Shodell of CaneSport.com on Miami's mindset heading into FSU game (39:00) Shodell on Cam Ward (44:00) Shodell on the OL and whether Miami is homegrown or mercs (50:00) Shodell on Miami defense (55:00) What did Miami...

(10/22/24): FSU practice observations, Corey all-in on complete offensive overhaul 22.10.2024

(6:30) Practice observations (11:00) Ja'Khi Douglas. Real one. (27:00) Corey ready for a (new) high-flying, high octane OC (48:00) If this offense was merely average they might be in the conference title hunt (55:00) Don't let the drops fool you into thinking they'd be soaring with better hands (1:00:00) Doesn't sound like Mike thinks he's the problem Music: Trick Daddy - Get On Up Hosted by Simpl...

(10/21/24): Season lost but QB potential still alive for FSU, blueprint after the season 21.10.2024

(4:00) Takeaways from 23-16 loss to Duke (23:00) Aren't we seeing the floor for these QBs and as such a limited ceiling? (29:00) Same mistakes every week for seven weeks and now even your in-game coaching is rickety (38:00) Weekend epiphany: guys will lose jobs, Norvell may have no choice but to surrender offense (53:00) Teams who went from 3-9 in 2023 to thick of the playoff hunt in 2024 -- a blu...

(10/18/24): Crowd asks lots of FSU coaching questions, hopes of a strong second half 18.10.2024

(5:00) Positional needs, super fan sacrificial lamb (15:00) Is there a scenario where change isn't made to the OL/OC (19:00) Are Mike's concepts to blame for poor execution (28:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins (38:00) We lied. Last question about coaching (44:00) Is Mike doubting himself (49:00) 2021 redux in play? (53:00) Deep passing game not a priority? (58:00) Space Jam multiverse...

(10/17/24): Handling FSU QBs vs Duke and down the road, changes and physicality 17.10.2024

(3:00) Corey's last trip to Durham (9:00) WR recruiting more affected by Dugans or lack of premier QB? (16:00) Lot of promising young WRs on roster; do they need to go in the portal for more? (20:00) Will relationship with recruits affect how Norvell handles any potential coaching changes (23:00) Mike's job security (28:00) Any further changes you would like see made in the immediate and short ter...

(10/16/24): Rough waters ahead in recruiting, can a core emerge for FSU vs Duke and beyond 16.10.2024

(3:00) Recruiting seeing new, unheralded names in the mix...harkens to the beginning of another unshaky era or no biggie? (10:00) Infusion of new faces on OL a reasonable attempt at a fix or act of desperation (21:00) Wide receivers turn to lean on freshmen (26:00) Over/unders for Duke game Music: American Hi-Fi - I'm Still In Love With Rock N Roll vitaminenergy.com | PROMO: warchantbogo | buy one...

(10/15/24): Feels, sounds like a QB competition for FSU, depth chart moves 15.10.2024

(4:00) Folks want less negativity (9:45) Ok, positive outlook -- good matchup this week! (13:00) Practice observations (20:00) Should Brock be given latitude to grow without looking over his shoulder? (29:00) How do you coach to win while forcing situations to insert a new QB mid-game? (40:00 Corey's ballad to Devon Travis (45:00) Depth chart with some real moves? (51:00) Corey's ballad to Rashad...

(10/14/24): Running woes continue on off week for FSU, what if the talent isn't here 14.10.2024

(3:00) During idle week Kent St suprasses FSU, 'Noles alone in cellar of CFB rushing (18:00) Dan Lanning cheat code? (24:00) Playing hard is cool but not enough to keep the heat off a $20M coaching staff (29:00) Coaches across the country failing to manage the clock properly (37:00) Maybe this roster is every bit deserving of 1-5 (45:00) More on the roster talent and judging a staff who delivers w...

(10/11/24): Guessing the how of a 1-5 start, FSU staff security 11.10.2024

(6:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins : FSU would have a better record if... (14:00) How did FSU, Norvell wind up at 1-5 (25:00) NIL making guys lose their edge? (41:00) Is there any assistant coach Norvell must keep? (49:00) What can you see in the next 6 games to feel better for 2025? (55:00) What are the reliable pieces in the cupboard for 2025? (1:09:00) Did headset comms take away a...

(10/10/24): Youth movement fallacy, FSU defense down bad, protecting Mike? 10.10.2024

(3:00) Youth movement sounds cool but you don't have much... (9:00) The misses in HS OL recruiting are brutal (18:00) The hideousness of the Mafah run in the 4th quarter (24:00) The defense is pretty lousy too, we get it (31:00) ...but what if they win out! (35:00) Six games in. Are there any leaders? (43:00) HS vs portal recruiting talk (50:00) "We're only nice to Mike because he lets us watch pr...

(10/9/24): Level of confidence Norvell can fix FSU fast (again) 09.10.2024

(3:00) Make any difference to hear a prideful man call his offense embarrassing out loud? (7:00) Guy was on tilt, raging mad at missing the playoff and got sloppy on evals...he's learned his lesson, right? (35:00) The transfer class has been....subpar (44:00) If Mike gives up playcalling what's his value add to the program, where do they go from there? (54:00) Another super league concept from ano...

(10/7/24): Brock offers FSU nugget of hope amid a horrific offensive line, run game 07.10.2024

(3:00) No feign anger, a loss was expected and your freshman QB looked halfway decent (8:00) Was the game as close as the scoreboard or as big of a blowout as the stat sheet said (12:00) Brock ok or is our grading curve too friendly? (18:00) Offensive line requires revamp, hard to imagine Atkins is here to fix it (30:00) Do you have a core on offense to build around? (33:00) More examples of Norve...

(10/4/24): Redline Brock in the run, crucial FSU recruit to keep, residual 2023 04.10.2024

(4:00) Would you give up 13-1 in 2023 for 11-2 and 10-3 in 2024? (7:00) DJ coaching up the QBs? (12:00) Will Jordan Travis be a better NFL QB than Jameis Winston? (22:00) Tennessee and their ticket scheme (27:00) Will Norvell utilize Brock's athleticism? (29:00) Which recruit do you want to hold onto the most? (35:00) Best possible outcome vs Clemson (47:00) Coordinator talk Music: Scarface - Homi...

(10/3/24): Practice observations, Sankey angst, will rock bottom come for FSU vs Clemson 03.10.2024

(2:30) Practice observations, small victories? (18:00) Greg Sankey. Colossal jerk? (28:00) Would a win for Brock vs. Clemson be the 2nd best win by an FSU backup QB ever? (33:00) When, if, will heat turn up on Norvell in 202_? (42:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins (53:00) Will Clemson game be rock bottom and where's the confidence it'll bounce back fast? Music: Beartooth - Attn Hosted b...

(10/2/24): How will Mike manage Brock, the brutality of life as an FSU fan 02.10.2024

(4:20) Shoutout to some listener research! Biggest drop offs in history talk (10:00) Practice observations (not great!) (15:00) Corey's gameplan for using Brock (19:00) ...but will Norvell be able to call a less ambitious plan? (25:00) Practice observations Pt. II (34:00) David Hood of TigerNet.com talks Clemson offense (43:00) Hood on the Clemson defense (50:00) Hood on whether Dabo is on a state...

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