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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

TGIF Seminole!

Today’s edition is packed with honors, updates, and a heavy dose of heart:

🎓⚾ Baseball Brains & Bats
Twelve Seminoles earned Academic All-ACC honors — and they’re not just scholars, they’re stars on the field too.

🥎📈 Softball’s Academic Dynasty
FSU Softball shattered another record with 17 Academic All-ACC honorees — proving again that they dominate on and off the diamond.

🍊🏀 UMass Rematch Set for Orange Bowl Classic
FSU returns to Sunrise to face UMass in a marquee December clash that marks the Loucks era’s next big showcase.

🎤🏈 ACC Kickoff Player Picks Announced
FSU’s four-player media day squad includes expected leaders — and a couple of comeback stories worth watching.

🕊️🖤 Remembering Ryan Reid
A heartfelt tribute to former Seminole Ryan Reid, whose presence left an indelible mark on the program.

🔥🧱 Forkpa Decision Incoming
The 4-star IMG linebacker will commit Saturday — and FSU is still swinging with power in this NIL-era battle.

Let’s dive in. 👇

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🎓⚾ 12 Noles Earn Academic All-ACC Baseball Honors ⚾🎓

Florida State Baseball just added another accolade to a strong 2025 campaign — 12 Seminoles were named to the Academic All-ACC Team, marking the third straight year FSU hit double-digit honorees.

🧠 The Criteria:
• 3.0+ GPA both overall and last semester
• Must have played in at least 50% of games (20% for pitchers)

📋 2025 Honorees:
• Veterans: Joe Charles (R-Sr.), Ben Barrett, Gage Harrelson, Alex Lodise, Maison Martinez, Max Williams
• Younger Core: Cal Fisher, Chris Knier, Wes Mendes, Peyton Prescott, Payton Manca, Hunter Carns

🏅 Notable Accolades:
• Alex Lodise: Dick Howser Trophy winner, 1st Team All-American, ACC Player + Defensive Player of the Year
• Max Williams: 2nd Team All-ACC, ABCA All-Region
• Gage Harrelson: 3rd Team All-ACC
• Fisher + Mendes: Tallahassee Regional All-Team selections

🔑 Bottom Line:
It’s a rare blend of classroom excellence and postseason grit — and a clear sign that FSU baseball is thriving under high standards on and off the field.

👉 Full player list and academic criteria here.

🎓🥎 FSU Softball Sets Academic All-ACC Record with 17 Honorees 🥎🎓

Florida State softball is dominating both on the diamond and in the classroom — a school-record 17 Noles were named to the Academic All-ACC Team, marking the third straight year FSU has set a new high.

📚 Academic MVPs:
• Kennedy Harp & Isa Torres: Academic All-Americans + 2× Academic All-ACC
• Amaya Ross: 4× Academic All-ACC
• Jahni Kerr & Hallie Wacaser: 3× Academic All-ACC
• Bueno, Beachum, Frey, Potter, Reid: All 2× honorees
• Hartley, McKenzie, Widra, Apsel, DeLong, Francik: First-time awardees

🏆 On-Field Success:
• 49–12 overall, 18–3 in ACC play
• ACC Regular Season Champs
• Hosted NCAA Regional for 11th straight year
• Fell in Super Regionals to national runner-up Texas Tech

🧠 The Requirements:
3.0 GPA in the previous semester and overall, plus at least 50% participation in games (20% for pitchers)

🔑 Bottom Line:
This team isn’t just a national title contender — it’s a model for academic consistency and championship culture.

👉 Full list of honorees and criteria here.

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🏀🍊 FSU Draws UMass for 2025 Orange Bowl Classic 🍊🏀

Mark your calendars — the Noles are heading back to Sunrise.

Florida State will face UMass on December 13, 2025, in the 31st Annual AutoNation Orange Bowl Classic, held at Amerant Bank Arena. It’ll be FSU’s 11th consecutive appearance and their third Orange Bowl meeting with the Minutemen.

📍 Series History:
• FSU has won 4 of the last 5 vs. UMass
• Most recent win: 92–59 in 2024 (Naismith Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic)
• Last Orange Bowl Classic vs. UMass: 60–55 win in 2013

🎙️ Coach Loucks on the Matchup:
“This is a great opportunity to showcase our program in South Florida... UMass is a respected opponent led by a legendary coach in Frank Martin.”

📺 TV details and tip-off time TBA

🔑 Bottom Line:
With a strong fan base in South Florida and a new head coach eager to make a statement, this is more than just a non-conference game — it’s a momentum-builder for the Loucks era.

👉 Full series history and event details here.

🎤🌟 FSU Reveals Player Reps for 2025 ACC Kickoff 🌟🎤

Florida State will be sending four players to represent the program at the ACC Kickoff media days in Charlotte later this month — including a couple of unexpected but meaningful selections.

🏈 The Four Seminoles:
• QB Tommy Castellanos – No surprise here. The face of the offense.
• DL Darrell Jackson – A veteran presence on FSU’s rebuilt defensive line.
• OL Richie Leonard – Returns from injury and expected to anchor an o-line full of transfers.
• S Earl Little Jr. – Overcame early struggles and emerged as a key piece in the new Rover role.

💬 Why It Matters:
Leonard and Little Jr. weren’t locks for this spotlight, but both earned praise from coaches this spring and symbolize the grit and resilience FSU hopes to carry into 2025.

🔑 Bottom Line:
Mike Norvell’s choices speak volumes — it’s not just about talent, but the stories and growth behind the players leading the program forward.

👉 More ACC Kickoff coverage and player insights here.

🕊️🏀 Remembering Ryan Reid: Former FSU Hoops Star Passes at 38 🏀🕊️

Florida State basketball is mourning the loss of Ryan Reid, a beloved former Seminole and four-year letterman, who passed away Wednesday at age 38 due to a heart attack.

💔 A Seminole Through and Through:
• Played from 2006–2010 under Leonard Hamilton
• Teammate of current head coach Luke Loucks
• Graduated with a degree in social science from FSU in 2010
• Appeared in 126 games with 66 starts; 624 career points and 490 rebounds
• Key contributor to multiple postseason runs, including two NCAA Tournaments

🗣️ Coach Loucks on Reid:

🌍 After FSU:
• Drafted by the Pacers in 2010, played with OKC Thunder in 2011–12
• Continued his pro career internationally in Canada, France, Japan, and Puerto Rico

🙏 Bottom Line:
Reid’s legacy goes beyond basketball. He was a leader, teammate, and friend whose impact will be felt by the FSU family for years to come.

👉 Full tribute and career reflections here.

🧱🔥 Decision Looms for 4⭐ IMG LB Duyon Forkpa Jr. 🔥🧱

Florida State remains in the mix for one of the most versatile defenders in the 2026 class — and his decision is just two days away.

📍 The Latest:
• Duyon Forkpa Jr. (6'0", 225 lbs)
• 4-star linebacker out of IMG Academy
• Commitment set for Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
• Finalists: Florida, Florida State, Michigan

🧠 What Matters Most:
• Early playing time
• NFL development track — wants to model his game after Micah Parsons and Jalon Walker
• Long-term support beyond football

🔁 Scheme Fit:
• Forkpa emphasizes playing both off-ball and edge rusher roles
• “If I can’t do that, I’m not going there.”

🔑 Bottom Line:
FSU made a strong pitch during his June visit — but they’re battling heavyweights. This one will come down to scheme, trust, and post-football vision.

👉 Commitment countdown and full breakdown here.

And that’s a wrap!

Academic excellence. Emotional farewells. Recruiting battles down to the wire. Today’s edition reminded us that being a Seminole isn’t just about what happens on the field — it’s about the full picture: grit, brains, heart, and legacy.

We’ll be watching closely as Forkpa makes his decision, as Loucks continues to build momentum in South Florida, and as the ACC Kickoff sets the tone for fall. Thanks for riding with us.

Until next time — stay sharp, stay proud, and Go Noles 🍢

— Chief