On The Bench: An FSU football podcast network

The start of the week proved to be newsy, as expected.

Florida State coach Mike Norvell addressed injuries to QB Chubba Purdy and TE Jordan Wilson, and also seemed to finalize last week’s storyline stemming from the Warren Thompson social-media post.

On The Bench lends insight into these developments in its latest episode, plus we go over some updates from the recruiting trail.

Mike Norvell and his coordinators met with media to recap Florida State’s scrimmage on Saturday evening.

We breakdown what they shared with us, and add some intel we received as well to give you the inside scoop on how the scrimmage went in the latest episode of On The Bench. Plus we update the situation with Warren Thompson and go over the details of FSU’s latest commit, WR Malik McClain.

FSU coach Mike Norvell discussed several topics relating to the concerns voiced on social media by a player and parent regrading safety protocol and testing.

The press conference is played in its entirety in this episode of On The Bench.

A roundtable discussion between governor Ron DeSantis and Florida State representatives was held the other day to discuss pushing forward with football amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

On The Bench reacts to what was discussed at the roundtable and the response to FSU’s discussed protocol. During the recording of the podcast, several associated with the program expressed concerns over their safety and the program’s leadership. 

We discuss this in live time in today’s episode.

We’re not sure how many more practices there will be given the state of college football, but we’ll share with you what we’ve learned about the Seminoles through three days.

Chris Nee and Brendan Sonnone go over some of the storylines and insights from camp so far, plus Nee explains his thoughts on the dark forecast for football in 2020. Brendan wants bourbon. We sing Happy Birthday to Newberg. 

Even amid chaos, it’s a good time as always, On The Bench.

Florida State’s 2020 schedule is clear now, with dates and all 11 opponents determined.

There was a mixed bag on what to like, and what not to like, for the Seminoles. But much like pizza, any football is good football. On The Bench goes over the schedule, what we like and don’t like for the ‘Noles. Plus a game of Ws and Ls, a breakdown on Newberg’s pickleball skills, recruiting scoop and more.

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OTB wraps up the Camp Memories series by going over the initial highs of the Willie Taggart Era...and the swift decline.

Whether you want to call it a momentum-based approach gone awry or just smoke and mirrors, the results are the results. We look at what went right, and then what went wrong. 

Then we take a quick look at how Mike Norvell operated recruiting camps at Memphis to conclude the series.

The Camp Memories series is brought to you by Daniel Garland of Evershore Financial Group. Dan is an FSU alum who can help you with your finances during uncertain times. Call Dan today at 321-304-4026 for a no-obligation consultation. 

The Atlantic Coast Conference released a revised 2020 schedule...and it’s not favorable for Florida State.

The Seminoles lose games against Wake Forest, Boston College and Syracuse...while adding Notre Dame and UNC among others. 

On The Bench breaks out the emergency pod to go over this news, as well as update you on the departure of former five-star running back Khalan Laborn. But it’s not all gloomy news as we go over some positive updates on the recruiting trail. Plus some mac ‘n cheese talk in the latest episode of OTB.

Florida State lost a commitment in offensive lineman Jake Slaughter, who flipped to Florida, but added a promising pledge along the line days later.

Kimo Makaneole of Niceville (Fla.) was offered by FSU on Sunday and committed to the ‘Noles shortly after. On The Bench goes over the commitment, why we like his upside, the pronunciation of his last name (we get it eventually, and more in a pop-up episode.

Plus Newberg drops the scoop on four-star wide receiver Destyn Pazon and two 2022 QBs. Nee discusses why he’s sweaty. Sonnone complains that he’s technically on vacation.

The Jimbo Fisher Camps recruiting camps were the place to be after Florida State won a national title in 2013.

From getting the No. 1 recruit in the country on campus -- Josh Sweat -- to hosting a quartet of blue-chip gunslingers on a single day, the JFC had its fireworks throughout the final years of the Fisher Era. 

On The Bench continues its Camp Memories series by going over the good, the bad and the awkward from this time in FSU history. Hey Chris, remember when....