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โณ๐ Golf Glory, Hoops Heat, and Recruiting Momentum ๐โณ
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2:10 PM โข Jul 8, 2025
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๐น Welcome to The Chief Brief! ๐น
Happy hump day, Seminole!
Itโs a big day across the Garnet and Gold landscape:
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ Menโs Golf Shines On & Off the Course
Tyler Weaver headlines a trio of Noles named to the All-ACC Academic Team โ a testament to both talent and discipline.
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ Lottie Woadโs Academic Reign Continues
Woad is officially the ACC Womenโs Golf Scholar Athlete of the Year โ and FSUโs entire ACC title lineup earned academic honors.
๐ First-Team Academic All-American
Woadโs dominance doesnโt stop there. She just became the only golfer nationwide named to the First-Team Academic All-America list.
๐ FSU vs. Bama Set for October
Luke Loucks will debut with a marquee matchup against Alabama. The womenโs teams will also face off earlier that day in Birmingham.
๐งฑ Massive Target: Marcis Ponder
FSU is in the mix for 6โ11โ, 330-pound bruiser Marcis Ponder โ one of the most physical centers in the 2026 class.
๐ Position-by-Position Recruiting Breakdown
With the 2026 class now ranked No. 11 nationally, we analyze the confidence levels across every position โ and who FSU must close on next.
Letโs dive in.
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โณ๐ 3 Noles Named to Menโs Golf All-ACC Academic Team ๐โณ
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๐ขGray Albright
๐ขCarson Brewer
๐ข Tyler Weaver#NoleFamily | #Driven
โ FSU Golf (@FSUGolf)
8:07 PM โข Jul 8, 2025
Florida State continues to excel on the course and in the classroom โ Tyler Weaver, Gray Albright, and Carson Brewer were each named to the 2025 All-ACC Academic Team on Tuesday.
๐ Eligibility Requirements:
โข 3.0+ cumulative GPA
โข Must compete in at least 50% of season events
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ Notable Achievements:
โข Tyler Weaver (So.) โ All-ACC Academic (2x), Cabo Collegiate champion, runner-up at ACCs, All-America HM, U.S. Open qualifier, Palmer Cup winner
โข Gray Albright (Gr.) โ All-ACC Academic (2x), 3 top-10 finishes, 23rd in PGA Tour U rankings, now playing on PGA Americas Tour
โข Carson Brewer (R-Fr.) โ All-ACC Academic (1st), 3 top-10 finishes, tied for 22nd at NCAAs, shot career-low 65 this spring
๐ Bottom Line:
From national stages like the U.S. Open to breakout collegiate campaigns, these three Noles prove that academic excellence and elite performance can go hand in hand.
โณ๐ฉโ๐ Lottie Woad Named ACC Scholar Athlete of the Year ๐ฉโ๐โณ
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Lottie Woad, @FSUGolf
๐ theacc.co/25wgolfallacad
โ The ACC (@theACC)
6:00 PM โข Jul 8, 2025
Florida State womenโs golf continues to dominate the course and the classroom โ Lottie Woad was named the 2025 ACC Womenโs Golf Scholar Athlete of the Year, and all five members of FSUโs ACC Championship lineup earned All-ACC Academic Team honors.
๐ Academic All-Stars:
โข Lottie Woad โ ACC Scholar Athlete of the Year; 3ร All-ACC Academic; 3.75 GPA
โข Alexandra Gazzoli โ Sank the ACC title-winning putt; perfect 4.0 GPA
โข Sophia Fullbrook โ 3.95 GPA
โข Kaylah Williams โ 3.75 GPA; 2ร All-ACC Academic
โข Mirabel Ting โ Consensus National Golfer of the Year; 3.35 GPA; 2ร All-ACC Academic
๐ Team Accolades:
โข First ACC Championship in school history
โข 7 tournament titles in 2025 โ a program record
โข Finished 3rd nationally at NCAA Championship Finals
โข 3.785 team GPA this spring
๐ฃ๏ธ Coach Amy Bond:
โThe travel required to be a Division I golfer is incredible... To perform so well academically during our competitive season is a testament to the culture of our program.โ
๐ Bottom Line:
FSUโs womenโs golf team is setting the bar for what it means to be true student-athletes โ and Woadโs decorated legacy leaves a blueprint for future greatness.
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๐๏ธโโ๏ธ๐ Lottie Woad Named First-Team Academic All-American ๐๐๏ธโโ๏ธ
Lottie has been named a First-Team Academic All-American for her incredible success in the classroom
โ FSU Golf (@FSUGolf)
4:30 PM โข Jul 8, 2025
Lottie Woad just added another honor to her historic rรฉsumรฉ โ sheโs officially a First-Team Academic All-American, becoming the first golfer and just the third female FSU student-athlete ever to earn the prestigious At-Large recognition.
๐ Woadโs Academic Accolades:
โข First-Team Academic All-American (2024โ25)
โข Only golfer selected nationwide
โข 3ร All-ACC Academic Team
โข 2ร CSC Academic All-District
โข 2ร ACC Academic Honor Roll
โข 3.75 GPA in Sport Management
๐ Her Athletic Legacy:
โข No. 1 golfer in FSU history (70.42 career stroke average)
โข 5ร First-Team All-American
โข 2024 Augusta National Amateur Champion
โข 2ร Top 10 NCAA Finals finishes (2nd in 2024, 8th in 2025)
โข 2024 ACC Golfer of the Year | 3ร All-ACC
โข Current No. 1 ranked amateur womenโs golfer in the world (47 weeks running)
๐ฎ๐ช Latest Feat:
Woad won the 2025 Womenโs Irish Open by six strokes as an amateur with a blistering 21-under-par. Next up? The Evian Championship โ a major on the Ladies European Tour.
๐ Bottom Line:
Woad is in a league of her own โ dominant on the course, elite in the classroom, and already a global force in womenโs golf.
๐๐ฅ FSU Menโs Hoops to Face Alabama in October Exhibition ๐ฅ๐
Get readyโฆ hereโs another sneak peek at Day One. Episode 1 premieres July 17 on Seminoles YouTube and the Unconquered Streaming App. ๐บ๐
โ Florida State Menโs Basketball (@FSUHoops)
11:07 PM โข Jul 8, 2025
The Luke Loucks era officially tips off with a high-profile preseason showdown โ Florida State will face Alabama in an exhibition game on October 16 in Birmingham.
๐ Details:
โข Date: Thursday, October 16
โข Time: 8 p.m. ET
โข Location: Boutwell Auditorium (Birmingham, AL)
โข ๐๏ธ Tickets: Available now
๐ Series History:
โข All-time: Tied 8โ8
โข Last Meeting: FSU beat Alabama 60โ51 in the 2009 Old Spice Classic
๐ฉโ๐ฆฐ Bonus Matchup:
The womenโs teams will also face off earlier that day at noon in the same venue.
๐ Bottom Line:
A big early test for Loucksโ new-look squad โ and a prime opportunity to build momentum before the regular season tips off.
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๐๐ช๏ธ FSU Eyes 330-Pound Force Marcis Ponder in 2026 Class ๐ช๏ธ๐
Marcis Ponder (2026) could play in a college game today and the physicality wouldnโt bother him one bit.
Such an imposing presence in the paint. Leverages his size and powerful frame to bully opponents. Felt like he was going to tear the rim off on a couple of slams in traffic
โ Jam Hines (@jamontheboards)
3:28 PM โข Jun 28, 2025
One of the most physically dominant prospects in the rising senior class, Marcis Ponder is turning heads โ and FSU remains in hot pursuit.
๐ The Latest:
โข 6โ11โ, 330-pound center out of Gillion Academy
โข No. 84 overall player in the 2026 class (247 Composite)
โข Starred at DMV Live with monster rebounding performances
โข Still open in his recruitment โ no visits yet, decision expected by December
๐ซ Top Schools:
โข Florida State, Maryland, Miami, Indiana, UCF, Butler, Providence
๐ง What Matters to Ponder:
โข Wants to be used as โa forceโ โ rim protection, rebounding, physical presence
โข Seeks a staff that will develop him through good and bad
โข Culture and coach-player relationships matter just as much as fit
๐ DMV Live Recap:
โข Averaged 15.5 PPG and 12.75 RPG across 4 games
โข Totaled 19 offensive rebounds
โข Praised for his balance, footwork, and motor โ not just his size
๐ Bottom Line:
FSU is in the thick of this one. A traditional big like Ponder could be the perfect anchor for the Nolesโ 2026 class โ if the relationship holds strong.
๐๐ Position-by-Position Confidence Check: FSUโs 2026 Recruiting Class ๐๐
Saturday or Sunday decision most likely from FSU 3-star Jack target Katrell Webb. He shares details on each finalist, NIL packages, and more.
โ Noles247.com (@Noles247)
5:36 PM โข Jul 7, 2025
FSUโs 2026 class has skyrocketed to No. 11 nationally after a summer surge โ and with only a few targets left on the board, weโve got a full breakdown of where things stand by position.
๐ฅ QB: 3โญ Jaden OโNeal
Confidence: 7/10
FSU rebounded well after losing Brady Smigiel, flipping OโNeal from Oklahoma. Fit questions linger, but this was a solid salvage job in a tough year.
๐ฅ RB: 3โญ Amari Thomas
Confidence: 5/10
Thomas is a strong local pickup โ but South Carolina is pushing hard. With no backup plan after striking out on other top RBs, the position feels shaky.
๐ฅ WR: 5 Commits (3 4โญs + 2 3โญs)
Confidence: 9/10
One of the classโs strongest groups. FSU beat out UGA, UF, Miami, and Auburn for its top pass-catchers and held on to key commits through June visits.
๐ฅ TE: 4โญ Xavier Tiller
Confidence: 7/10
A big-time win over Bama and Auburn for Tiller. The Noles are also in play for Miree and Kent โ could get even better.
๐ฅ OL: 3 Commits (All 3โญs)
Confidence: 5/10
Solid group, but lacking blue-chip talent. Eyes are on Wilson Zierer and DaโRon Parks โ FSU needs one to upgrade the outlook here.
๐ฅ DL: 4 Commits (including 4โญ Earnest Rankins)
Confidence: 8/10
Headlined by Rankins and strong developmental upside in Cadeau. This group is deep and trending well.
๐ฅ EDGE: 0 Commits
Confidence: 3/10
Chris Addison flipped to MSU. Katrell Webb could change things this weekend โ otherwise, the board is thin.
๐ฅ LB: 2 Commits
Confidence: 6/10
LaVallee and Maycock are underrated sleepers, but FSU needs to land Rodney Colton or Duyon Forkpa Jr. this weekend to call it a success.
๐ฅ DB: 5 Commits (including 5โญ Chauncey Kennon)
Confidence: 8/10
Versatile and talented unit led by elite flip Kennon. DB room is loaded with speed, range, and positional flexibility.
๐ Bottom Line:
The class has major star power at WR and DB, but holes remain at EDGE and OL. If FSU can close on a few key targets this month, it could crack the Top 10 and solidify one of the strongest cycles in recent memory.
And thatโs a wrap!
From academic accolades to recruiting battles and a heavyweight hoops exhibition, todayโs headlines prove that FSUโs pursuit of excellence never takes a day off.
If Lottie Woadโs legacy doesnโt inspire you, weโre not sure what will. And if Marcis Ponder ends up in Garnet and Gold? Good luck to opposing backboards.
Catch you tomorrow โ same time, same grind.
โ๏ธ Chief out.
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