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Florida State has been loading up on transfers this offseason and will look to add more with a handful of visitors currently on campus. We discuss FSU’s latest commitment, potential targets, and overall thoughts on the transfer class. We also cover news and notes from around college football and react to round 2 of the playoffs. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State is off to a good start in the offseason after landing a flurry of BIG commits that has led to a top 10 portal class. The best part is that they are addressing some major positions of need. We share thoughts on the recent roster moves and what remains on our wishlist. We close with our reactions to round one of the college football playoffs and predictions for round two. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State football is amidst a crucial offseason for the program’s future. From rebuilding the staff to a roster reboot, every step is important. In today’s episode, we share the latest updates from the transfer portal and thoughts on the final pieces being added to the coaching puzzle. Lastly, we give our predictions for the first round of the college football playoffs! Thanks and Go Noles!
It has been a busy 2 weeks since the season ended for FSU and we’re here to get you caught up on all the action. Will Thomas Castellanos be FSU’s QB in 2025? What does that mean for the Seminole’s offense? We also discuss the players who have left for the portal and some targets that FSU is after. We close with thoughts from the first press conference for FSU’s new coordinators Gus Malzahn and Tony White. Thanks and Go Noles!!
The first day of the early signing period is winding down and FSU had plenty of good and a few negatives throughout the day. Tribe 25 has climbed to the 25th ranked class at the end of day 1. Join us as we share our reactions to how things went for the Seminoles!
Mike Norell wasted no time this offseason reconstructing his staff. FSU has found its new offensive and defensive coordinators, and some position coaches are rumored to be coming with them. Join us as we react to the news and share our thoughts on the hires. We also talk Early Signing Day and final thoughts on a wild rivalry week. Let us know what you think in the comments! Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State is in the midst of a terrible season that has led to mass changes being made. The results have caused Tribe 25 to fall apart as more recruits head for the door. We also provide an update on the Seminoles’ search for new coordinators. We close with a preview of FSU’s matchup against Charleston Southern on Saturday as the Noles search for win number 2. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State’s 2024 football season has been nothing short of a disaster. The fallout has left one question on the mind of every Seminole fan: Should FSU fire Mike Norvell? With the headwind of a MASSIVE buyout, this is a 64 million-dollar question. In this episode, we break down both sides of the argument for why FSU should, or should not, fire Mike Norvell. We also discuss what should happen with either option, what progress needs to be made going forward, and give our final verdict. We close with a brief look at this week’s Notre Dame game. Thanks and Go Noles!
In this episode, we look back at the Noles’ loss to Miami and share our thoughts on the game and continued recruiting fallout. We discuss what we would like to see in FSU’s offseason plans, play the “would you rather” coaching game, and preview Saturday’s matchup against UNC. Thanks and Go Noles!
It’s rivalry week as Florida State prepares to face off against a top-10 Miami Hurricanes team. The Noles are coming off their first-ever loss to Duke and will need a miracle in Miami to win this week, but anything is possible in a rivalry game. In this episode, we look back at the Duke disaster and preview Saturday’s matchup between the Noles and Canes. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State’s recruiting was up and down this week. It began with the loss of a 4-star and ended with the addition of another one on the same day. We dive into the loss, the addition, new targets, and overall thoughts on the 2025 class. We also talk about eliminating NLI, shout out the NFL Noles, and close with our week 7 game picks! Thanks and Go Noles!
FSU Football has reached the middle of its 2024 season, so it’s a good time to do our midseason review. After a disastrous 1-5 start, there isn’t much good to talk about. We share our thoughts on the harsh realities of this team’s struggles and try combing through the ugly to find a few bright spots. We then close with what the Seminoles’ final 6 games in 2024 could look like. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State got their first win of the season against Cal on Saturday. Although it wasn’t the prettiest win, it provided some much-needed positive momentum. There are some positive takeaways. However, there are still some issues holding this team back, and it’s one in particular. Tune in as I share my post-Cal thoughts and provide updates from around the program. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State defeats Cal to get their first win of the season! Join us for our instant reaction. It wasn’t pretty, but this team and fan base needed something positive after a rough start to the season. The Nole got it done inside a sold-out Doak Campbell Stadium to hand Cal their first loss of the season. Up next will be FSU’s first true road game of the season against SMU. Thanks and Go Noles!
Join the guys from Plant The Spear for this week’s Gameday show where we cover the latest from around Florida State and the broader college football landscape! In this week’s episode, we cover… – Reactions to the best games from week 3 – News of a possible ACC settlement with FSU and Clemson – Week 4 game picks – In-depth Preview and Prediction for FSU vs. Cal Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State has one of the worst offenses in college football in 2024. Every aspect has been struggling. While it’s easy to blame DJU, I have a theory that, while he is part of the problem, a much deeper-rooted issue that has plagued this program for a long time is being exposed again, and that’s the offensive line. The Seminoles have trouble in the trenches among many other issues. In this episode, we do a deep dive into why I feel this way and where FSU needs to be to compete at a championship level. Let me know what you think in the comments below! Thanks and Go Noles!
After Florida State’s abysmal 0-2 start and corresponding recruiting fallout, it is time to start asking some tough questions about how we got here and what needs to happen to fix this going forward. We begin by addressing some game day experience complaints from the fan base. Then, we take an honest look at this coaching staff, and their methods, and discuss what changes we would like to see after this season. We love the Seminoles and mean this as respectfully as possible, but the product we see warrants everything being put under a microscope. In the comments, let us know what you think of our assessment and what changes must be made. Thanks and Go Noles!
The 2024 FSU football season is almost here and one of the biggest topics of the offseason has been how the Seminoles will replace Jordan Travis. When DJ Uiagalelei transferred to Florida State, it was met with mixed emotions. There are a lot of people who don’t believe he can be successful. However, in our QB preview, we state our case on why DJU can be just what FSU needs, lead them to success, and have his best season in his final year of college football. We also provide an overall view of the QB room and why it is in better shape in 2024. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State may have found its key to an early exit from the ACC with newly obtained documents from Florida AG Ashley Moody’s lawsuit against the conference. The stars also seem to be aligning for a move to the Big Ten within a few years. Join us as we share our understanding of the latest news and give you the need to know from a fan’s perspective. We also tie this into the recent details released from the House vs. NCAA settlement and why revenue in college athletics has never been more important. Thanks and Go Noles!
Over the past few weeks, several big rumors about Florida State and conference realignment have spread like wildfire. From being left out of the Big Ten and SEC to joining the Big 12 or even going Independent. Join us as we break down these rumors and separate fact from fiction. We state our case and provide the data on why we believe FSU WILL have a seat at the Power 2 table despite recent reports. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Let us know what you think of the rumors in the comments! Thanks and Go Noles!
In this episode, we dive into what the college football “experts” say about the Florida State Seminoles in 2024, from a team overview to conference and national predictions for the upcoming season. Join us as we reveal and react to these opinions while sharing our thoughts on whether we agree. This episode is a little longer than our normal show, but it’s loaded with content we know you will enjoy. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State football has been hot on the recruiting trail, but some recent misses have fans voicing their concerns. Join us as we strap into the recruiting roller coaster and try to make sense of this. We cover the latest commits and share our thoughts on the misses. Then, we discuss how we feel about the class overall and the style of recruiting at FSU. Thanks for watching and Go Noles!
In this episode, we recap Florida State’s recent commits as things heat up on the trail for the Seminoles. Then, we dive into the current state of FSU’s recruiting beginning with the 2025 class. We state our case for why things might be better than they seem in Tallahassee, and why there is no reason to panic. We close with a discussion on Blue-Chip ratios for 2024 and whether this could be the year the Seminoles win it all. Thanks and Go Noles!
In this episode, we dive into the drama coming out of Gainesville, leading to a larger conversation about NIL and college athletics. Then, we break down Florida State’s place in ESPN’s post-spring Top 25 and why we have an issue with On3’s top 100 players for 2024. We close with some talk about FSU Baseball and Softball. Thanks and Go Noles!
The ACC spring meetings just wrapped up and didn’t pass by without a little drama. We are officially less than 100 days away from college football! We dive into the biggest matchups of week 1 along with FSU’s first two game times announced. And it’s finally happening… the NCAA 25 trailer just dropped and we couldn’t be more excited! We close with updates from FSU baseball and softball. Thanks for watching and Go Noles!
In this episode, the guys from PTS are back to talk all things FSU! We have so many updates to cover that we simply couldn’t list them all in the title! From new portal commits and injury updates to the latest in the ACC lawsuit. We also discuss FSU softball’s pursuit of the ACC title and some positive news for baseball. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State Football sent a message in the 2024 NFL Draft by sending double-digit players to the league! In this episode, we recap the best moments from last week’s draft and where each player landed. We also discuss how this type of draft will spark massive momentum for Mike Norvell and FSU, and what that can do for the program. Then, we close with thoughts on baseball’s Top 10 series win over Duke. Let us know if your NFL team got a Nole in the Draft or your favorite moment. Thanks and Go Noles!
In this episode, we react to the FSU football Spring Showcase which was met with some mixed reviews. We take an honest position group by position group look at the 2024 Noles and ask whether we feel better or worse after spring. We highlight the positives and voice our potential concerns. We close with where we would look for help in the portal and some baseball talk! Thanks and Go Noles!
The transfer portal is open and madness is about to ensue in college football! Over 2,000 players entered during the last opening and FSU landed some much-needed talent. What’s in store for the Noles this time around? The guys from Plant The Spear dive into the roster and take a stab at predicting the unpredictable! Thanks and Go Noles!
We are excited to be joined by FSU great and 2013 National Champion, Nile Lawrence-Stample for a special episode where we break down spring camp! In this episode, we go over what spring camp means from a player’s and team’s perspectives. We discuss how spring can set a team like FSU up for a championship run in 2024. What expectations we had coming into camp, and how are they playing out so far? Then, we wrap up with some fun memories from the 2013 National Championship game and a little rivalry talk!
In this episode, we revisit the hot topic from our last show about FSU joining the SEC vs. the Big Ten. Then, we play a game of WANT vs. NEED, discussing a few topics that need to happen for FSU to make the playoffs in 2024 vs. things that we just want to see. We also provide updates on the FSU vs. the ACC lawsuit, FSU basketball, and FSU baseball. Thanks and Go Noles!
A recent debate led us to ask, “Where does FSU belong in conference realignment?” Is it the Big Ten or the SEC? We dive into each conference and why it could work for FSU, what we WANT as fans, and what we think is BEST for FSU. We asked the fans and got almost 2,000 replies! Get their answer and more in this episode! Thanks and Go Noles!
In this episode, we dive into the most recent FSU vs the ACC lawsuit updates as things heat up with the latest filings! We also expand on why FSU has a landing place when this all goes down. Then, FSU just completed their first scrimmage of spring camp and we share our thoughts and takeaways. We close with baseball’s bounce back and drop some hints at things to come! Thanks for watching and Go Noles!
Florida State’s spring football camp kicked off this week and we share our initial thoughts and observations, takeaways from coach and player press conferences, and react to the spring GAINS made by FSU football players. First, we open with the MASSIVE news that Clemson has joined FSU in filing a lawsuit against the ACC! Is this the writing on the wall for the conference? We close with thoughts on FSU’s unbeaten baseball team ahead of their HUGE matchup against a Top 5 Clemson team this weekend. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State Football just wrapped up their intense Tour of Duty workouts. This marks the last stop before spring and gives us our first look at the newest additions to the 2024 roster. We share our thoughts and observations on the new-look Noles in this episode. Thanks for watching and Go Noles!!
Florida State Football just wrapped up their intense Tour of Duty workouts. This marks the last stop before spring and gives us our first look at the newest additions to the 2024 roster. We share our thoughts and observations on the new-look Noles in this episode. Thanks for watching and Go Noles!!
Join the guys from Plant The Spear as we do a game-by-game breakdown of the 2024 Florida State football schedule. We provide thoughts on how favorable the schedule is for FSU and how it sets up for another successful season. Stay tuned to the end where we provide a pre-spring win/loss ceiling, floor, and a final record prediction. Thanks for watching and Go Noles!
Florida State players stole the show at the 2024 NFL Combine! We start by tipping our cap to Coach Storms and the strength and conditioning staff at FSU. Then, we discuss how all eyes being on the Noles’ NFL prospects will pay dividends in the future. But first, we kick off the episode with the announcement of the 2024 FSU Football Spring Showcase!!
In this episode, we look back at Florida State’s history to see what it tells us about how the 2024 season might play out. Are the Seminoles destined for a championship? We also discuss FSU baseball’s 7-0 start and update where the FSU softball team stands after an up-and-down start to the season. Thanks, and Go Noles!
Join the guys as we break down FSU’s impressive 2024 portal class! The portal king is back and has loaded up on quality transfers that will have a big impact on the 2024 season. Thanks, and Go Noles!!
Join the guys from Plant the Spear as we look at a few players on breakout watch in 2024! The Noles have a lot of talented new players for this season. While we could have named lots more than just 10, we give you 5 players each that we like to have a breakout season in 2024. We start with offense, then defense, and finish with one dark horse pick! Thanks and Go Noles!!
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