
Wake Up Warchant - Florida State football
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Ep 254(4/10/25): FSU Football stock up or down, HoF class, baseball slumping
(5:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins -- thoughts after 4 weeks of spring ball and a dissatisfied Mike Norvell(18:00) 2025 FSU Athletics Hall of Fame class(23:00) Baseball drops third in a row, season set vs Florida(32:00) Hoops happeningsMusic: New Found Glory - untitledvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 253(4/7/25): Full FSU scrimmage breakdown, baseball beginning to teeter
(3:00) Dive in, scrimmage insights...effective but boring offense?(16:00) Thoughts on Tommy Castellanos(25:00) Gassing up Kevin Sperry(32:00) All that said, apparently the defense won the day and flashed their teeth(45:00) Kickers(53:00) Softball wins series(57:00) Time to locate the panic button for baseball?Music: Line So Thin - ChokeGet $10 Off @BRUNT with code WAKEUP at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/WAKEUP #BRUNTpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 252(4/4/25): FSU scrimmage expectations, media cynicism, big weekend for baseball
(5:00) Player(s) who have had biggest impact on FSU brand(11:00) Traits for a CFB GM(19:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins(27:00) FSU set to host Wake, all eyes on starting pitchers(33:00) Can/will tap into former players for NIL help?(42:00) Record if FSU goes from 1.3 to 3.6 TDs per game(48:00) Why are so many of the outlets covering FSU Football being negative?Music: Wavves - Gonervitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it!Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code WAKEUP at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/WAKEUP #BRUNTpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 251(4/3/25): Norvell demanding more, FSU baseball winning "woes", hoops active in portal
(6:00) Sounds like Mike Norvell is happy with many but wants more from plenty(10:00) Roydell Williams slimmed down(13:00) Gus earning respect of players, will possess greater command than predecessor(17:00) Elijah Herring. Dog?(24:00) Despite bullpen woes, bats stay hot, FSU keeps winning on the diamond(35:00) Sending all the good vibes and power to Lonni Alameda!(39:00) Luke Loucks slowly piecing together a roster (of shooters!)Music: Wu-Tang Clan - Mandingovitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 250(3/31/25): Coordinators talk after first FSU scrimmage, bat and ball recap, Loucks in the portal
(3:30) First scrimmage "takeaways"(8:00) Tony White not shy to talk individual expectations(13:00) Gus says spring has been pretty basic -- does this affect expectations?(18:00) Gus's reputation have you less concerned with the offense than defense?(28:00) FSU Baseball wins series despite struggles(34:00) Lineup stronger than we thought?(43:00) Softball sweeps per usual(50:00) Luke Loucks seeking shootersMusic: West Friends - You'll Hate It Herevitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 249(3/28/25): Injuries pile up for FSU, what goes right for 10-2, live show replay
(2:00) Takeaways from Norvell post practice interview(8:00) What goes right for 10-2, what goes wrong if they're 2-10(15:00) Boggs bandwagon pre-sale tickets(17:00) Ta'Niya Latson likely leaving(23:00) Doak thoughts(27:00) Feelings on the wide receivers(29:00) Theoretical stat line for Tommy in '25(31:00) Who has impressed via what we've heard so far(37:00) What's #2 behind football at FSU(45:00) On the hype around James Williams(47:00) What if Norvell goes 13-0(52:00) InjuriesMusic: Catbite - Talk Of The Talkvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 248(3/27/25): Ranking FSU sports program, earliest exit for Norvell fans, mailbag
(6:00) Rank the best programs, coaches in FSU history(14:00) When is the earliest you'd be out on Norvell in 2025?(19:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins(31:00) Luke Loucks and FSU hoops in the portal(33:00) What if there was a 12 team playoff starting in 1998(43:00) Storytime with Corey(49:00) Concerned about the bullpen?Music: Jay-Z - Is That Yo Chickvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 247(3/26/25): FSU grand slam slaps UF, Norvell handing out plaudits to plenty
(4:00) Hot route! Let's start with FSU and Alex Lodise walking it off with a cycle and grand slam vs the Gators(14:00) Norvell very complimentary of plenty of dudes(20:00) Balance production from both sides...yay or ehh?(25:00) Tight ends getting a lot of love(28:00) Boggs, let's go(36:00) Injury newsMusic: Arms Length - You Ominously Endvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 246(3/24/25): The QB piece for FSU, Loucks knows the deal, ladies advance
(5:00) Brock Glenn...can he really turn things around and be a piece for FSU?(11:00) Tommy Castellanos sounds at ease(18:00) The tempo component for the FSU offense(24:00) Past, current players admitting leadership failures(27:00) On James Williams(31:00) FSU women's basketball advances after 4th rout of George Mason(34:00) Luke Loucks is off and running(48:00) Another series win for Link and baseball but mild concern for starting staff?(1:02:00) Softball sweeps top 20 DukeMusic: Blindside - Dead Weightvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 245(3/20/25): First day of FSU spring football practice recap
(2:00) Corey's top takeaway from Norvell presser after day one of spring practice(6:00) Some good ear candy but is this roster built for some of the more ambitious schemes, changes we hope for?(11:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins(23:00) Subtle but distinct changes?(32:00) Gus in the booth?(34:00) On a dropped pass(37:00) Brock and the QBs(41:00) Jaylin Lucas usage(45:00) 2-10 and social media wore some of these dudes down(52:00) The last 10 years have been something else(1:00:00) What will Loucks recruit?Music: Coheed and Cambria - Father of Make Believevitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 244(3/18/25): FSU assistants serving up sky high hopes, Norvell urgently seeking leaders
(3:00) RIP covering Mike Norvell football practices(9:00) Norvell excited to take bigger picture, day to day role with new staff(21:00) Quick update on injuries(26:00) "We're gonna be the best offense in the country" -- they said it again!(29:00) Terrance Knighton sees one and done future for James Williams at FSU(32:00) Knighton sees Darrell Jackson off the board early in 2026 NFL Draft(38:00) What if this team ends up being baller?(44:00) On the dual sport athletes(46:00) Women's hoops off to LSU for NCAA TourneyMusic: Roll Mega - If Not Soonvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 243(3/17/25): FSU spring football outlook, special seasons never a surprise, diamond recap
(3:00) Can Mike Norvell regain his own confidence this spring(7:00) Other potential storylines this spring(11:00) Coming off 2-10 but with a well-paid sideline, what's success going to look like?(24:00) Special seasons at FSU have never been surprises which makes hopes of a big turnaround a longshot(39:00) FSU Golf standup!(43:00) Baseball bounces back by battering BC(57:00) March Madness thoughtsMusic: Millington - Landslidevitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 242(3/13/25): Can FSU compete in the big 3 soon, Alford's eye, will a HS signee shine in '25
(3:30) After witnessing a great team practice and a terrible team practice, will we be able to accurately predict 2025?(11:00) What holdovers from the 2024 transfer class and which HS signees under Norvell can surge during spring?(18:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins(30:00) What happens if they go 6-6?(39:00) Trying to reason with a cynical outlook for 2025(51:00) Can FSU make it to the playoff and NCAA Tourney 70% of the time?Music: Franc Moody - Space Between Usvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 241(3/12/25): Ham finale at FSU, likely football narratives, baseball falls to UF
(2:00) Season over, era over. FSU falls 66-62 to Syracuse at ACC Tournament, Leonard Hamilton coaches final game for FSU(7:00) That Luke Loucks contract is interesting(14:00) Will media lose access to football this season?(22:00) Name a more likely narrative this spring than the team getting along, chemistry, etc.(29:00) Baseball drops first game of 2025 7-2 to FloridaMusic: Anberlin - A Day Latevitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 240(3/11/25): Outlook for FSU under Luke Loucks, forcing the football, big test for baseball
(4:00) Headline takeaways from Luke Loucks intro presser(9:00) Staff left unanswered but some insight into scheme(16:00) Pondering a upwardly mobile NBA assistant taking the FSU job(25:00) Loucks' message to recruits(35:00) Forcing the football! How many HS players is this staff depending on this season?(49:00) Baseball hosts FloridaMusic: The Speakeasy - Troubled Watersvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 239(3/10/25): FSU hoops hire made, Ham goes out on top at home, baseball cruising
(3:00) Luke Loucks hired as next FSU men's basketball head coach(26:00) Nice home finale for Leonard Hamilton(44:00) Baseball now last of two undefeated teams remaining after mini sweep of LipscombMusic: Hot Milk - 90 Seconds To Midnightvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 238(3/7/25): Good vibes coming out of FSU Tour of Duty, hoops and baseball notes
(3:00) Tour of Duty ends, Josh Storms provided a broad recap(6:00) Sounds like Tommy QB is continuing to bring good energy to the program(10:00) Gunnar Hansen with a strong quote(15:00) Sounds like Jayson Jenkins is done til fall(24:00) Leonard Hamilton gears up for home finale(30:00) Some parallel hires happening at other hoops programs(35:00) Link laments loss of Cam Leiter, lauds the growth of BJ GibsonMusic: Domino - Getto Jamvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 237(3/6/25): B1G or SEC for FSU, required viewing this offseason, hoops hire process
(4:00) So turns out the exit is more palatable than we imagined?(9:00) ....but there's some concerns for many(16:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins(31:00) Dunking on ACC media, hoops hire hierarchy(41:00) What must been seen during spring practice to revive the buy-in?(53:00) Football facility, stadium upgradeMusic: Fickle Friends - Swoonvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Take advantage of Ridge’s once-a-year anniversary sale and get UP TO 40% Off right now by going to https://www.Ridge.com/WAKEUP #Ridgepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 236(3/4/25): ACC exit engaged for FSU, can they keep their head above water til 2030?
(2:30) Four cases dropped between schools and ACC. Revenue boosted, exit expedited...what else did you reasonably want?!(15:00) Still a little fuzzy on the Grant of Rights though(22:00) 2030 sounds so far away but cool stuff likely to pop off well before then(26:00) Soo...B1G or SEC?(30:00) Will the FSU brand be eroded in a "mid major" for six more seasons(41:00) Shout out FSU powerbrokers for making this happen, yeah?(46:00) Some quick notes on FSU spring football practiceMusic: Silverstein - I Will Destroy Thisvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Take advantage of Ridge’s once-a-year anniversary sale and get UP TO 40% Off right now by going to https://www.Ridge.com/WAKEUP #Ridgepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 235(3/3/25): Putting FSU portal additions in perspective, winning weekend on diamond
(8:00) Think about how good the 2022 team was. And then what they added in 2023. And then think of what this team is(17:00) Will a 4-0 start indicate greatness on the horizon?(24:00) FSU now 11-0 in baseball after another sweep(38:00) 5-0 weekend for softballMusic: Microwave - Omnivitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it!Take advantage of Ridge’s once-a-year anniversary sale and get UP TO 40% Off right now by going to https://www.Ridge.com/WAKEUP #Ridgepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 234(2/27/25): NFLifcation of CFB continues, AA candidate wish, mailbag
(3:00) Yeah the playoff seeding is whack but why do any favors at this point for the Power 2(7:00) Who would you want to emerge as an All-America winner in 2025(9:00) What three ACC teams would you want to make full investment into football and become a power(14:00) What would B1G membership mean for bat & ball, Olympic sports?(18:00) Where does FSU go if they have a top 20 offense and top 20 defense(20:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins(29:00) Corey has feelings about Bill Belichick(37:00) What happens to collectives after the House settlement dust settles(43:00) Deion(50:00) Eight figure head coaches apparently need seven figure GMs to build rostersMusic: Treaty Oak Revival - Bad State Of Mind Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 233(2/26/25): All on the line for FSU, Norvell vs. Alabama? QB transfer comp
(5:00) Is a non-conference season opener going to dictate FSU's fortunes in 2025?(17:00) Three traits you want from your QB and how DJ Uiagalelei and Tommy Castellanos stack up(29:00) Why is everyone assuming the secondary will be strong?(35:00) FSU's opponents have 7 guys on a preseason All-American list(42:00) HoopsMusic: Anxious - Never Saidvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 232(2/24/25): FSU football win total set, bat and ball recap, bar set for hoops hire?
(3:00) Over/under: 7.5 wins for FSU in 2025(7:00) Reason to crush the over, reasons to pause(27:00) Baseball recap: arms solid, defense impressive(44:00) Softball struggles vs Texas A&M(50:00) Women's hoops, shorthanded, get impressive road win(57:00) Miami tabs top Duke lieutenant for head job -- what should FSU aspire to?Music: Silverstein - Don't Let Me Get Too Lowvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 231(2/21/25): Does Gus need greatness on FSU OL, unicorn need for hoops, residual 2024 angst
(4:00) Newcomer takeaways(8:00) Free Charles Lester!(13:00) Has Gus been blessed with great OL talent in the past? Is it a necessity?(17:00) How's Miami gonna be this year?(23:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins(35:00) Did the FSU brand open up too big of a pool for Norvell to efficiently use?(42:00) Miami historical question(45:00) Is the coaching search for hoops a reasonable endeavor?(54:00) CFP thoughts(59:00) Rooting for rentals is tough?Music: The Junior Varsity - Guiltvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 230(2/20/25): SEC, B1G dominating CFP format, simple the savior for FSU offense
(5:00) Some common sense as calls to give top 4 teams a bye in the CFP gains traction(11:00) The auto bid stuff sounds like it's going to benefit the SEC and B1G....(22:00) ...but there's a lot of avenues for an FSU in the ACC to still have a manageable path(28:00) Gus Malzahn not here to reinvent the wheel. Does his simple approach make maximal sense(38:00) Very early effusive praise for baseball after a mid week win and showing promising signsMusic: Bobby Brown - Humpin Aroundvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 229(2/17/25): Establishing, maintaining NIL 'cred', FSU baseball shines in opener
(3:00) Beat being broke but is it the best position to be 2-10 and having a reputation as a big spender?(10:00) NIL insiders lament lackluster OL earning big paydays -- did FSU have to wade into those waters?(23:00) Strong pitching shines for FSU as 'Noles sweep James Madison in season opener(35:00) Softball powers past the competition down in Clearwater(41:00) Ugly loss for men's hoops, women take down Miami lateMusic: Good Terms - High Right Nowvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 228(2/13/25): Green flags for FSU spring ball, coaching in free agency era
(5:00) What are "green flags" you'll hope to see during spring football?(11:00) How will you report the good and bad of practice?(16:00) Baseball, softball bound for Omaha and OKC?(23:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins(31:00) Thoughts on Norvell's HS QB recruiting(39:00) Is coaching acumen even more important with huge roster turnover?(42:00) Pros and cons of spring football games(47:00) Lamenting the unlimited transfer rule(56:00) Player led team?(1:01:00) EdgeMusic: Cool Company - Feelin How I Shouldvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 227(2/12/25): Worry-free roster? Newcomer takeaways, next FSU player to Hall
(3:00) Jayvan Boggs, productive and ready to chip in?(13:00) Chase Loftin, high aspirations but crowded room?(23:00) Adrian Medley, amiable but aiming for a starting job(31:30) No question marks on roster headed into spring(?!)(41:00) Next 'Nole to be Canton bound?Music: Arms Length - Funny Facevitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 226(2/10/25): Norvell pushing FSU to regain "edge", leaders emerging?
(3:00) "The Edge"(8:00) Some insight into 2024 portal misses?(25:00) Leaders emerging during winter workouts?(36:00) Softball finishes strong in Mexico(39:00) Lady Hoops loses showdown vs NCSUMusic: Suzzallo - Rivervitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 225(2/7/25): Fatalism rampant among FSU fans, will there be spring belief
(3:00) Takeaways from latest batch of newcomers(13:00) Tight end sneaky deep position?(15:00) Leonard Hamilton All-Stars(26:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins(35:00) Favorite Howser memories(40:00) The dread of remaining in the ACC is teetering on the dramatic at this point(51:00) Will we believe in this team at any point during the springMusic: Bob Mould - Neanderthalvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 224(2/5/25): Hamilton reveals reasons for resignation, latest batch of FSU Football newcomers
(4:00) Leonard Hamilton reveals his reasons for resigning(6:00) Three takeaways from Hamilton's revelations(10:00) Thoughts on Randy Pittman Jr.(16:00) Sounds like Tommy Castellanos has turned over a new leaf?(20:00) Thoughts on Micah Pettus(24:00) Thoughts on Duce Robinson(36:00) Thoughts on Markeston DouglasMusic: Blood Incantation - The Message [Tablet I]vitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 223(2/4/25): Reaction replay of Hamilton resignation, Lonni Alameda interview
(4:00) Replay of live reaction from Ira and Corey after Leonard Hamilton tendered his resignation(22:15) Corey sits down with FSU Softball coach Lonni Alameda to discuss the upcoming 2025 seasonMusic: First Baptist Church of Glenarden - I Really Love The Lordvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 222(2/3/25): Dollars and access and conference affiliation, hoops in a bind
(5:30) Are the guys not taking the ensuing revenue gap between the ACC and P2 serious enough?(17:00) Castellanos part of a larger effort to draw antitrust attention to rational revenue sharing model(23:00) Coordinators, high level assistants leaving in February -- a new fear for CFB elites?(26:00) Potential oaching conspiracy theory(30:00) Micahi Danzy, fast fellow(35:00) RIP spring games nationwide?(39:00) Sadly has to be the end of Hamilton Era at FSUMusic: Knuckle Puck - Nice To Know Yavitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 221(1/31/25): Pick your narrative in latest ACC, FSU pivot, newcomer takeaways
(3:00) Settlement doesn't mean sayonora as FSU likely to stay put in ACC for foreseeable future as ESPN extends TV contract(28:00) Deamonte Diggs takeaways(35:00) James Williams takeaways, quick thoughts on Herring and Thompson(41:00) FSU seems committed to this football thing for the long haul(47:00) Men's hoops plummet into despair amid gross three-game skidMusic: Sam Fender - People Watchingvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 220(1/29/25); New FSU QB takes the mic, where are the leaders, baseball recap
(2:30) Tommy Castellanos makes a good first impression as FSU QB(13:00) ...we said the same thing(s) about DJ Uiagalelei, so what's the difference?(21:00) Brock being a good soldier(24:00) Luke Petitbon, certified dude?(38:00) Link lays out 2025 strengths and weaknessesMusic: Strung Out - Vanityvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 219(1/28/25): Reaction to 2025 FSU Football schedule reveal
2025 Florida State schedule is unveiled in its complete entirety. Corey and Aslan discuss how to navigate the slate, whether FSU wasn't done any favors and (19:04) a world where FSU Florida is inconsequential Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 218(1/27/25): Soft September slate for FSU Football? Hoops, recruiting recap
(5:00) Opening third of the 2025 schedule looks quite manageable(17:00) Ohio St loses DC with $3M price tag to Penn St(27:00) Women's hoops with buzzer beater vs UNC(33:00) Men's hoops fading fast(44:00) Recruiting takes hit with loss of prized QB recruit for 2026...but...does it really matterMusic: Allen Stone - Mysteryvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 217(1/23/25): Simple target for FSU Football in 2025, lamenting a lackluster CFP
(4:00) Premature draft outlook for the 'Noles(9:00) Early line on FSU-Bama, season totals for the rivals(16:00) Reasonable expectations for 2025(28:00) Shake up the ACC Championship game(36:00) The 12 team playoff felt underwhelming on the outside(50:00) Hoops falls on the road and what to do with Leonard HamiltonMusic: Half Alive - Automaticvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 216(1/20/25): Gus Bus data, recruiting recap, FSU hoops surging
(5:00) Experienced QBs on the schedule in 2025 but none early(13:00) Some numbers and data on the instant boost Gus Malzahn has provided in year one(29:00) Big Junior Day recap from Michael Langston(37:00) LB recruiting recap(41:00) DB recruiting recap(45:00) RB, TE recruiting notes(52:00) New jersey numbers in 2025(55:00) Miami accused of tampering by Wisconsin and the B1G(1:01:00) Hoops wins 6th out of last 8Music: MCDVIII - Pyrophantvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 215(1/17/25): Does FSU need a proven RB, excitement or apathy for spring, CEO Norvell
(2:00) You know, it's not that noticeable (or is it?!)(4:00) Recapping hoops' post Pitt kerfuffle(12:00) Biggest need for 2025?(19:00) Could you live with yo-yo'ing between 2-10 and 13-0 every other year?(22:00) Lots to be excited about this offseason but seems most folks aren't diving in yet(31:00) What's Mike Norvell look like as CEO(36:00) NIL and the agents(42:00) Should Norvell have been quicker to embrace the need for a true dual-threat QB(55:00) Following up on Carson Beck to MiamiMusic: Tiny Ships - You're Not Rightvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 214(1/15/25): New look FSU to use same formula but with a twist, sizing up Miami, Clemson hires
(3:30) RIP 2025 Spring Showcase(8:00) Familiar approach on offense despite reboot...but with a very important wrinkle(18:00) One newcomer we're comfortable thinking about having a huge breakout(29:00) The greatness of Kermit Whitfield(42:00) Clemson, Miami make DC hiresMusic: Crooked Teeth - Swing Life Awayvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 213(1/13/25): FSU needs after watching semis, coaching reps take hit in CFP, Miami stays spending
(5:00) Assessing needs any differently after digesting 10 playoff games and looking at roster configurations?(14:00) What if they just go overboard on offense, would that be the worst thing(25:00) Quick recruiting weekend recap from Michael Langston(38:00) Are the reputations of college coaches too easily sullied?(51:30) Devalued rivalries, more pronounced attrition(55:00) Miami stays all-in, goes after Carson Beck(1:05:00) Tough weekend of hoopsMusic: Hozier - Nobody's Soldiervitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 212(1/9/25): Live show replay, QB2 for FSU, a position in dire need of being an NFL pipeline
(3:00) Thoughts on running backs(10:00) Time to start cranking out homegrown NFL WRs(17:00) Were practices not tough enough(20:00) What happens if Castellanos goes down(26:00) RIP spring game?(30:00) Thoughts on Gus burning thru 4 different QBs in 2024(34:00) Softball(37:00) Muddy eligibility(45:00) Most excited to see ____ in the spring(49:00) Thoughts on Bill Belichick(54:00) Will you believe Norvell if he lauds the OL this offseason?(59:00) Jaylin Lucas, Hykeem Williams, Jalen Brown(1:04:00) Thoughts on the football only facilityMusic: L.S. Dunes - Violetvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 211(1/8/25): The balance between production and peaking, can FSU offense soar without special RB
(2:00) Diving further into the production vs potential strategy of the portal(7:00) Production brings the possibility of players having hit their peak but that's not a bad thing(20:00) FSU misses out on Rahsul Faison, what's it mean for the offense if they don't have an elite RB?(39:00) Sark to NFL rumors, Bama staff reunification and Herbie still catching hell(50:00) Thoughts on used tiresMusic: G3 (LiAngelo Ball) - Tweakervitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 210(1/6/25): What caliber of reload is FSU undergoing, portal weekend recap
(4:00) FSU adds intriguing pieces over the weekend(8:00) Is the caliber of this portal haul more in line with what title contenders possess?(17:00) Oh and the coaching should be noticeably better!(36:00) Michael Langston on the newest additions and what's next(57:00) Things trending better but is there special arriving for the spring?(1:02:00) Hoops improves to 10-4 in a downright lousy conference(1:10:00) Revisiting the CFP "deserving" talkMusic: Strung Out - Empire Downvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 209(1/3/25): Bama looks ripe, FSU and the portal, CFP shattering narratives
(3:00) Alabama looks sluggish again and loses their QB to the Draft...maybe not a too scary opener after all?(6:00) CFP flushes out preconceived notions of SEC superiority(17:00) Stranger development: all teams with byes lost or all conference champs are eliminated?(29:00) Michael Langston with the latest on the transfer portal for FSU(50:00) Was UGA-ND what FSU with Rodemaker would have looked like in the 2023 CFP?(57:00) Corey's take on the state of the portal for FSUMusic: The Used - Moving the Mountainvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 208(12/31/24): NIL debacle as Ham gets sued by ex-players, another busy portal week
(3:00) 76 year old veteran head coach Leonard Hamilton under siege after six former players file suit alleging broken promises of NIL riches(33:00) Productive portal pieces coming in for visits(54:00) Helen, GAMusic: Anxious - Head & Spinevitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 207(12/30/24): Good teams vs. good programs, important keeper for FSU, bowl hijinx
(4:00) Win-now mode engaged?(8:00) What differentiates FSU from the two dozen other schools patching rosters and chasing a playoff berth?(16:00) Being a good team is good but being a good program is greater(29:00) Portal departures likely finished for FSU and the 'Noles held onto an important piece(38:00) More assorted thoughts on the portal(42:00) Kinda odd dunking on Cam Ward and the ACC's performance in bowls, no?Music: Bohnes - Detonatevitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 206(12/27/24): FSU surging with OL portal class, joining a winner vs building a winner
(3:00) Well, shoot, FSU apparently isn't playing around with rebooting their OL(10:00) Similar plaudits for the OL, why will it be different in 2025?(17:00) Total overhaul means absence of leaders, yes or no?(24:00) Onus on coaches to pick and push a leader or must it happen totally organically(29:00) Picking FSU in December 2023 means something completely different than December 2024(45:00) Last thoughts on the CFP opening round complaintsMusic: The Darkness - I Hate Myselfvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 205(12/23/24): FSU makes up ground over the weekend, the CFP arguments are lame
(4:00) FSU addresses needs over the weekend(10:00) Spitballing the 2025 starting offense(23:00) ....all that said, how many of these guys are Plan B after early misses(32:00) Pat Payton to LSU(35:00) Corey's ballad to Kirk Herbstreit and the CFP naysayers(49:00) Hoops looks lacklusterMusic: Michael Buble - Let It Snowvitaminenergy.com | Shake it and take it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.