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FAN REVOLT?!? / Florida State Seminoles LIVE 325

FAN REVOLT?!? / Florida State Seminoles LIVE 325

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Show: Florida State Seminoles Live (Voice of College Football) Episode: 325 Date: April 29, 2026 (pre-2026 season discussion) Host: Mark Rogers Guests: Cole Kruger (Sports Editor, FSView student newspaper; campus insider), George Georgidies (Renegade Report) Length: ~52 minutes Platform: FSUVOCFB / Voice of College Football Episode Summary The episode captures the frustrated, pessimistic mood of the FSU fanbase amid ongoing struggles under Mike Norvell. Titled "FAN REVOLT?!?", it serves as a "group therapy session" discussing declining program standards, poor NFL Draft performance, recruiting/portal failures, and low expectations for 2026. Fans are angry but not apathetic — a "revolt" driven by high historical standards clashing with recent mediocrity. The tone is blunt and realistic, with calls for major changes while still rooting for on-field success. Key Topics & Highlights 1. NFL Draft Struggles & Talent Pipeline FSU had only 1 draft pick (Daryl Jackson Jr., 4th round) in the 2026 NFL Draft — the lowest in decades.Historic streak: At least one pick every year since 1984, but 4 of last 7 years = just 1 pick.Under Norvell: 18 total draft picks (11 transfers). 2023 outlier with 10 (many transfers from prior regimes).Comparison: Jimbo Fisher (23 picks in ~4 years); recent classes producing little at NFL level.No offensive linemen drafted since 2018 (Rick Leonard). Trenches talent drought is critical. 2. Recruiting & Portal Failures Post-2023 playoff appearance: Signed 13th-ranked class heavy on 3-stars; many transferred out.Portal: Recent classes largely unsuccessful; can't compete with big spenders.High school recruiting: Momentum lost; ship has sailed under current staff.Examples: Missed on Cam Ward; low spending (e.g., < $1M on some QBs); transfers from smaller programs.Outlook: Even a strong 2026 won't easily flip recruiting/portal momentum in Year 6–7 of Norvell. 3. 2026 Season Expectations & "Fan Revolt" Realistic record talk: 5–7 wins possible but challenging schedule (road games vs. Bama, Miami, etc.).Best-case: 8–9 wins + quality wins (need to beat 1–2 of SMU/Bama/Louisville/Miami/Clemson) could buy time — but depends on how they win (style, competitiveness, blowouts avoided).Worst for program long-term: Mediocre success (e.g., 8 wins) that keeps Norvell → prolonged stagnation.Fans want wins but recognize deeper issues (philosophy, administration, AD Mike Alford). Many prefer quick reset over slow decline.Home atmosphere suffering: Cheap tickets, low turnout expected after renovations. 4. Roster & Coaching Notes Bright spots: Deuce Robinson (potential high draft pick), Trey Wisner, Usman Kroma, Micah Danzy, Daniel Lyons, etc.QB: Ashton Daniels named starter (experience preferred).Criticism: Norvell's portal/HS philosophy unchanged; development stunted by transfers taking reps from young talent.No signs of elite recruiting or portal aggression. 5. Broader Context FSU standards (Bowden/Fisher era) vs. current reality: Operating like Syracuse/Boston College level.Direct correlation: Recruiting → NFL talent → on-field success.Administration fault highlighted; lame-duck feel for Norvell. Notable Quotes Cole Kruger: "FSU has had a player... selected every year since 1984. But four out of the last seven years, FSU has only had one NFL draft pick."George Georgides: "We're operating at the level of a Syracuse or a Boston College... The draft is a direct correlation."On winning 8 games: "The worst thing that could happen is that this thing works out and you win eight games and somehow they decide to keep him."Mark Rogers: Discusses angry vs. complacent fanbase; legacy expectations make this one of the toughest situations in the country. Takeaways Fanbase is in revolt mode due to eroded standards, not total apathy.2026 is pivotal but expectations are tempered; sustained success + recruiting surge needed to save Norvell.Program needs philosophy shift, big spending, or new leadership for revival.Guests provide strong on-campus + analytical perspectives; episode is raw and honest. Recommended for: FSU fans seeking unfiltered analysis, recruiting/draft context, and 2026 preview vibes. Next episode planned to dive into QB situation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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