Welcome to the NoleSports Podcast and ACC Championship week!
Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football, women's soccer, volleyball and men's and women's basketball.
Kassim and Williams discuss the No. 4 Seminoles matchup against No. 14 Louisville in the ACC Championship Game, with a spot in the College Football Playoffs on the line.
In soccer, the women take on Clemson in a rematch of the ACC Tournament Championship game, this time in the semifinal of the NCAA Women's College Cup on Friday. The winner advances to the College Cup final vs. the winner of BYU/Stanford.
The volleyball team is co-ACC Champions and a No. 6 seed and will face TCU in Fayetteville, Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament First Round.

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Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast.
 
Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams discuss all things Florida State athletics.
 
Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast.
 
Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams discuss all things Florida State athletics.
 
Kassim opens the episode with a big announcement about his future. See where the FSU beat reporter is headed for the next step in his career.
 
Kassim and Williams talk all things FSU football, including a look at the final Tour of Duty winter workout session which was open to the media Thursday morning.
 
The FSU beat reporters preview the second-round ACC matchup for the women's team against Wake Forest at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and look at their path to a potential ACC Tournament Championship.
 
The men's basketball wraps up its regular season against rival Miami at home at 4 p.m. Saturday. The Seminoles need to win the ACC Tournament next week to have a chance to qualify for the NCAA Tournament.
 
Kassim and Williams also discuss the hot start to the baseball season for the Seminoles, who are 11-0 for the first time since the 2019 team. FSU is coming off another big offensive output and a strong pitching output from Conner Whittaker.
 
The Seminoles softball team is coming off a 6-5 loss to Jacksonville Sunday at Rattler Field and will look to bounce back at the FGCU Spring Break Classic in Fort Myers. FSU head coach Lonni Alameda delivered a strong message about her team this week.
 
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NoleSports Podcast | FSU football Tour of Duty, Ehsan Kassim announces departure


Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast.
 
Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams discuss all things Florida State athletics.
 
Kassim and Williams talk all things FSU football, including the 12 players for the Seminoles at the NFL Scouting Combine this weekend, as a look ahead to the Tour of Duty workout open to the media next Thursday.
 
The FSU beat reporters also look back at the start of the baseball season for the Seminoles, who are 7-0 for the first time since the 2019 team. James Tibbs III is off to a roaring start, while the pitching has been strong and local Tallahassee natives Jaxson West (Chiles) and Drew Faurot (Florida High) are excelling following transfers to FSU.
 
The Seminoles softball team is coming off a 6-0 showing in the Dugout Classic but had to cancel a trip to Eugene, Oregon this weekend due to weather. They will play Jacksonville at noon Sunday at Rattler Field.
 
Kassim and Williams also discuss both FSU men's and women's basketball and the path to the NCAA Tournament for both teams. FSU women's basketball hoops travel to Louisville on Thursday for an important game in the standings, while the men's team travels to play Georgia Tech on Saturday.
 
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NoleSports Podcast | FSU football football the NFL Draft Combine, Tour of Duty preview

Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast.
Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State athletics.
Kassim and Williams talk all things FSU football, including the 10 players whom they are looking forward to watching during spring practices which start March 19, as well as looking ahead to the EA Sports College Football 25 game.
The FSU beat reporters also look back at the Clearwater Invitational where the Seminoles softball team played three top-20 ranked teams and saw some struggles in the circle.
They then talk about how Opening Weekend went for baseball, the pitching rotation and preview the weekend series against Western Carolina.
Kassim and Williams also discuss both FSU women's basketball and the path to the NCAA Tournament for both teams. FSU women's basketball hoops host Boston College on Thursday, while the men's team travels to play Clemson on Saturday.
You can subscribe to NoleSports Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.

NoleSports Podcast | Spring football, EA Sports CFB game, FSU baseball, softball

Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast.
Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State athletics.
Kassim and Williams talk all things FSU football, including the final newcomer availabilities, the spring practice schedule and stadium renovations at Doak Campbell.
The FSU beat reporters also look at the Clearwater Invitational where the Seminoles softball team will play four top-20 ranked teams following a 4-1 start on opening weekend.
They then talk about Opening Day for baseball, pitching rotation, lineup construction and an upcoming feature on Jacob Marlowe, who had open heart surgery in October. 
Kassim and Williams also discuss both FSU women's basketball which is coming off an exciting double-overtime loss to No. 12 Notre Dame and a look at what's next for men's basketball after its fifth loss in seven games.
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NoleSports Podcast | Newcomers conclude, previewing opening day for baseball

Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast.
Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State athletics.
This episode is a little different than usual episodes, as Kassim and Williams open the segment talking about legendary FSU baseball coach Mike Martin's death on Wednesday. Martin died after a long battle with dementia.
The FSU beat reporters look at the legacy of Martin and his impacts on the city of Tallahassee during his 47-year FSU career, including 40 years as the head coach.
They then talk about softball and its Garnet & Gold Scrimmage scheduled for Saturday before dwelling on newcomer availabilities on Tuesday and Thursday introducing seven new additions to the Seminoles' football roster for the 2024 season.
Kassim and Williams also briefly discuss a sit down with Athletics Director Michael Alford with an update on some of the stadium renovations.
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