Unconquered with Doc Staples

Unconquered with Doc Staples episodes:

• 03.22.2024

  Florida State Opens Spring Practice

  It's probably best that I didn't put anything out during Tour of Duty or I'd have just sounded like another old man yelling at clouds, but it's time to get down to business and discuss spring ball now that the...

  
• 02.09.2024

  Catching Up on Additions, Lawsuits

  Quite a bit has happened since the last episode, and we're only going to scratch the surface talking about some of the roster changes and developments in the legal cases. Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps! Support the...

  
• 01.13.2024

  Norvell Staying at Florida State, Bringing Black Air Force One Energy

  In a whirlwind week that mercifully brought a close to Florida State's 40 days of trial, Mike Norvell chose to stay at Florida State rather than taking over the Alabama position after Nick Saban's retirement. Florida State is now in...

  
• 01.04.2024

  A Challenging Offseason - Leaning into the Disrespect

  Mike Norvell turned the Florida State program around in large part due to his strong messaging about hard work and emphasizing the importance of focusing on the processes necessary to foster excellence. The culture changed at FSU, and the results...

  
• 12.31.2023

  Georgia Blows out FSU’s Backups - Postgame Hot Takes

  It went as badly as it looked like it might. Georgia not only outclassed Florida State's backups, all the bounces also went the Bulldogs' way, meaning the Noles were never competitive after the first quarter. Time to turn the page...

  
• 12.28.2023

  Orange Bowl Preview - Florida State vs Georgia

  Both teams come into the Backup Bowl Presented by Opt-Outs with very different rosters than they had during the regular season, but Florida State has lost much more production due to being a more veteran team with higher-end NFL talent,...

  
• 12.28.2023

  Pre-Orange Bowl Mailbag

  As the Backup Bowl Presented by Opt-Outs approaches, I've got a lot of questions to address. Time to reach into the mailbag before the preview epsiode drops.  Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps! Support the podcast via the...

  
• 12.23.2023

  FSU Announces Its Intent to Enter the Transfer Portal

  Florida State has filed suit against the ACC, and the case against the ACC's Grant of Rights is stronger than anticipated. The 'Noles may need to send someone to the ACC HQ to cut out a piece of carpet before...

  
• 12.21.2023

  2023 Signing (AKA Where Will These Guys Be Transferring From) Day - Hot Takes

  The annual Early Signing Day is now in the books, so we now know where these high school projects will be beginning their careers—and where half of them will be transferring from within the next 2–3 years. Florida State didn't...

  
• 12.05.2023

  Compromising the Integrity of College Football for Money

  NOTE: This episode was recorded on Sunday shortly after the decision was made and for some reason didn't hit the feed when it should have. I've reposted it two days later. Apologies for the delay. I still stand by everything...

  
• 12.03.2023

  Florida State 16, Louisville 6 - FSU Wins and Should Be In

  Florida State had a historically elite defensive performance against a quality Louisville offense in a game that went almost exactly as our preview projected. This was the first time a Jeff Brohm offense has been held under 200 yards in...

  
• 12.01.2023

  Louisville Preview - An Old School Football Game

  Despite having two of the best offensive minds in the game calling plays, this one shapes up as an old school matchup to be won by the team that runs the ball, stops the run, and doesn't turn it over. Please...

  
• 11.26.2023

  Noles Drain the Swamp - FSU 24, Florida 15 Postgame Hot Takes

  It wasn't pretty, but every win over a rival is beautiful. A few early bad breaks meant having to claw back rather than being able to dictate terms early, but Mike Norvell and staff stuck with the plan and got...

  
• 11.23.2023

  Florida Preview - Just What the Doctor Ordered for FSU’s Offense?

  Florida State goes into its rivalry tilt against Florida without Heisman candidate Jordan Travis, and the Gators have a solid offense that will provide a strong challenge for the Noles' defense. But the Florida defense has been porous in exactly...

  
• 11.22.2023

  With Jordan Travis Hurt, Where from Here?

  Jordan Travis is an elite athlete at the QB position, but his best quality was managing the game and not turning the ball over. Tate Rodemaker (and Brock Glenn) will need to protect the football, and the offensive coaching staff...

  
• 11.19.2023

  Jordan Travis Injured

  Honestly, the words I have to say right now aren't all that suitable for on the air, and I'm not in a frame of mind to dispassionately discuss football or matchups or anything along those lines. I'm just gutted for...

  
• 11.16.2023

  North Alabama Preview and Mailbag

  In short: rest the key players. Get lots of reps for the backups and guys who haven't played much. Get as healthy as possible for the final two games, then get healthy again after that. Please rate and review this podcast!...

  
• 11.12.2023

  Don’t Nitpick a Beauty - FSU 27, Miami (Fla.) 20

  Florida State ran its record to 10-0 and its win streak to 16 games with a workmanlike win in a physical contest against rival Miami (Fla.). There were a few warts to point out, but any win against a rival...

  
• 11.10.2023

  Miami Preview

  In the first of two consecutive games vs FCS programs, Florida State comes into a matchup against a rival that has the players to challenge them up front and at many skill positions but has been sloppy and doesn't appear...

  
• 11.04.2023

  Florida State 24, Pitt 7 - Survive and Advance

  Florida State didn't finish drives, looked sloppy much of the game, and still won a conference game on the road by 17 points. That'll do, pig. Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps! Support the podcast via the Unconquered...

  
• 11.03.2023

  Pitt Preview

  Florida State travels to play a Pitt team that, aside from one of the biggest upsets in CFB this season, has been struggling all season. Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps! Support the podcast via the Unconquered Podcast...

  
• 11.02.2023

  Post Wake Mailbag - Surprises through Eight Games

  What are the biggest surprises through the first eight games? Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps! Support the podcast via the Unconquered Podcast Patreon page. Film breakdowns of various schemes and techniques will be continuing throughout the offseason. Check...

  
• 10.28.2023

  Florida State 41, Wake Forest 16 - Postgame Hot Takes

  Florida State put this game away in the first half and then fell asleep in the third quarter before slamming the door shut in the fourth. Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps! Support the podcast via the Unconquered...

  
• 10.27.2023

  Wake Forest Preview

  Wake Forest has been a thorn in FSU's side in recent years, but this matchup is much friendlier to the Seminoles than recent episodes in this series.  Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps! Support the podcast via the...

  
• 10.22.2023

  Florida State 38, Duke 20 - Noles Take a Punch and Then Earn TKO

  Florida State survived a quality Duke team (yes, it's true!) that exposed some of the Seminoles' warts in the first half with a 21–0 run in the fourth quarter led by Jordan Travis being turned loose to run.  Please rate and...

  
• 10.20.2023

  Duke Preview

  Mike Elko has never lost a game at Duke by more than one score. Will that impressive streak at a program that has not been very good historically end in Tallahassee, or will the Blue Devils find a way to...

  
• 10.14.2023

  Florida State 41, Syracuse 3 - Inconsistent Dominance

  Florida State continued its streak of blowing out lesser teams without playing especially well on one side of the ball. They've still got a long way to go to hit their ceiling. Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review...

  
• 10.14.2023

  Syracuse Preview

  Syracuse limps into Tallahassee off two straight losses and with a lot of injuries having impacted their potential, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Florida State needs to just take care of business and put this game out...

  
• 10.12.2023

  Second Thoughts about VT and Mailbag

  After a closer look at the VT win, there's not a whole lot to revise from the hot takes episode, but there's a bulging mailbag to address. Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps! Support the podcast via the...

  
• 10.08.2023

  Florida State 39, Virginia Tech 17 - Postgame Hot Takes

  FSU dominated to start the game and then refused to put the Hokies away like they should have through the next two quarters. But this day was really more about Miami doing Cane things. Please rate and review this podcast! Every...

  
• 10.06.2023

  Virginia Tech Preview

  Florida State faces a Virginia Tech team that should be outmanned but does have a dynamic running QB, making this a game that gives FSU lots of opportunities to work on things they haven't done well so far this year. Please...

  
• 10.05.2023

  Belated Bye Week Mailbag

  Lots of questions came in during and after the Clemson game, and this episode tackles more than a few. Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps! Support the podcast via the Unconquered Podcast Patreon page. Film breakdowns of various...

  
• 10.04.2023

  Second Thoughts about the Clemson Game

  After breaking down the Clemson game more thoroughly, there are more positives than it appeared on the first viewing, but Florida State is going to have to find an identity on both sides of the ball. Please rate and review this...

  
• 09.23.2023

  Survive and Advance - Florida State 31, Clemson 24 (OT) Postgame Hot Takes

  Florida State was outplayed by Clemson but still managed to win the game. Having dynamic playmakers helps, but don't forget the impact of special teams. Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps! Support the podcast via the Unconquered Podcast...

  
• 09.21.2023

  Clemson Preview

  Florida State travels to Clemson on Saturday with a chance to knock the Tigers off their ACC throne. This episode breaks down the matchups and what to expect. Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps! Support the podcast via...

  
• 09.19.2023

  Second Thoughts about the Boston College Game

  After taking a closer look at the game, most of the hot takes from immediately after the game were confirmed, but a few things came away a little different, and some things showed much more. We discuss all of it...

  
• 09.17.2023

  FSU 31, Boston College 29 - Postgame Hot Takes

  Florida State was in position to put this game away in the third quarter and then made a series of mistakes that put them in a dangerous position. But the Noles won a game they've lost in recent years, and...

  
• 09.15.2023

  Boston College Preview

  Boston College has played two close games against lesser competition, but strange things have happened in Boston in recent years. Can FSU take care of business quickly on the road? Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps! Support the...

  
• 09.10.2023

  Florida State Demolishes Southern Miss 66-13 - Postgame Hot Takes

  Florida State got a bit cute with some scrimmage-style tinkering early in this game, but the Noles were just too much for an overmatched Southern Miss squad. Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps! Support the podcast via the...

  
• 09.08.2023

  A Brief Southern Miss Preview

  There's not a whole lot to break down in this one. Southern Miss comes in with a quality quarterback and speed at the skill positions on offense but should be overmatched up front on both sides of the ball.  Please rate...

  
• 09.07.2023

  A Second Look at the LSU Game

  After a look at the replay and more thorough evaluation of what FSU did in their demolition of a very good LSU team, there's lots more to discuss. Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps! Support the podcast via...

  
• 09.04.2023

  Florida State Makes a Statement Against LSU

  After tripping over themselves with silly penalties and poor play in the first half, the Seminoles outclassed an overmatched LSU team in the second half, giving a few hints about the level of play this team could attain. That level...

  
• 09.01.2023

  FSU vs LSU Preview

  LSU is probably more talented in terms of total roster, but Florida State has advantages in key matchups and more veteran top-end difference-makers. Bet on the team that can produce more chunk plays. Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star...

  
• 08.31.2023

  2023 FSU Season Preview

  Florida State enters the 2023 season with more optimism (and more hype) than any year since at least 2016. Can the Seminoles live up to the hype? What are the reasons for optimism, and what might stand in the way...

  
• 08.30.2023

  FSU Secondary Preview

  FSU addressed one weakness from the 2022 secondary in the transfer portal with the addition of Fentrell Cypress, but the secondary still has a large gap between its floor and ceiling in 2023. How good can they be, and what...

  
• 08.30.2023

  Previewing FSU’s Defensive Front

  Lack of depth at DT sunk any chance FSU had at making a run in 2022. Has that been sufficiently addressed, and is the rest of the defensive front deep enough to get the Noles where they're hoping to go? Please...

  
• 08.30.2023

  WR and TE Preview - Better Than 2013?

  Florida State has stockpiled NFL talent across the board at WR and TE, and both groups are deep. That means opposing defenses will have to pick their poison when facing the Noles in 2023. Please rate and review this podcast! Every...

  
• 08.29.2023

  QB and RB Preview

  Florida State's backfield is one of the best in the country this season, including championship-caliber depth. Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps! Support the podcast via the Unconquered Podcast Patreon page. Film breakdowns of various schemes and techniques...

  
• 08.28.2023

  Can FSU’s OL Be a Top Five Unit?

  Previewing the offensive line coming into the 2023 season. Lots of folks are bullish on this group, and I'm more bullish than most. Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps! Support the podcast via the Unconquered Podcast Patreon page....

  
• 08.22.2023

  Mid-Camp Mailbag

  Working through a series of questions that have arrived since camp, including why LSU is so hyped coming into the season while more national media types (and fans) are a little more wait-and-see about FSU. Please rate and review this podcast!...