🏹 June 25th - The Chief Brief 🏹

Olympic Triumphs, Recruiting Wins, and New Talent for FSU

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The Chief
June 25, 2024

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Top of the morning on this fine Tuesday, Seminole!

Here’s the docket for you today:

🌟 Jeremiah Davis Wins Gold at U.S. Olympic Trials πŸŒŸ
FSU jumper Jeremiah Davis won gold in the men's long jump at the U.S. Olympic Trials with a leap of 8.20m, though his Olympic bid awaits final World Athletic rankings.

🌊 Vear and Young Shine at U.S. Olympic Diving Trials πŸŒŠ
Samantha Vear finished 10th in the 3-meter springboard, and Katrina Young placed fifth on the 10-meter platform at the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials.

🎾 FSU Women's Tennis Adds Transfers Tina Li and Maria Juliana Parra Romero πŸŽΎ
FSU women's tennis team signed transfer students Tina Li from BYU and Maria Juliana Parra Romero from Liberty, bolstering the team's roster for the fall season.

🏈 FSU Lands Top 100 DL Kevin Wynn πŸˆ
FSU secured a commitment from top 100 DL Kevin Wynn, who chose FSU after visits to Georgia, Texas, and South Carolina, citing the family atmosphere and coaching stability.

🏈 FSU Pursuing Local Prospect Jalen Wiggins πŸˆ
FSU is in contention to flip four-star DL Jalen Wiggins from Florida, with Wiggins appreciating the detailed official visit and the potential to play as a defensive end under FSU's coaching staff.

🏈 Tavion Wallace's Final Official Visit to FSU πŸˆ
Four-star LB Tavion Wallace had an "amazing" final official visit to FSU, praising the people and consistency of the staff ahead of his July 2 commitment decision.

🏈 FSU Hosts Final Official Visit for DL Myron Charles πŸˆ
Four-star DL Myron Charles concluded his official visit to FSU, appreciating the team's family atmosphere and the genuine connections with the coaching staff.

🏈 Gavin Nix's Official Visit to FSU πŸˆ
Four-star LB Gavin Nix, a top 100 prospect, had a great official visit to FSU, highlighting the mentorship of coaches Ernie Sims and Randy Shannon and feeling a strong connection with the program.

🌟 Jeremiah Davis Shines at U.S. Olympic Trials 🌟

Career Milestone: Jeremiah Davis won gold in the men's long jump at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials with a season-best of 8.20m (26-11), holding the lead to the finish. His Olympic bid awaits the final World Athletic rankings.

Coaching Praise: "I'm so proud of Jeremiah," said Bob Braman. "That win should get him to the Olympics based on his World Ranking now."

Other Performances:

  • Former Seminole Isaac Grimes finished fifth with a season-best of 8.11m (26-5 Β½).

  • FSU alum Trey Cunningham advanced to the 110-meter hurdles semifinals, tying his season best of 13.12.

  • Tyson Williams earned a semifinal spot with a time of 13.58.

  • Upcoming events include Tyra Wilson in the women's 400 hurdles, and Ahmed Muhamed and Kasey Kneevlbaard in the men's 5,000.

🌊 FSU Divers Shine at U.S. Olympic Trials 🌊

Diving Trials Results:

  • Samantha Vear: Finished 10th in the 3-meter springboard at her first Olympic Trials, improving from 15th in prelims to 10th in finals with a score of 531.90.

  • Katrina Young: Placed fifth in the 10-meter platform, moving from third in prelims to fifth in finals with a score of 548.50.

Swimming Achievements:

  • Mason Herbet: Finished 24th in the 100-meter fly at 52.98 in Indianapolis.

  • Max Wilson: Representing the U.S. Virgin Islands, won gold in the men's 100 back (55.15) and 50 back (25.54) at the CCCAN Championships in Monterrey, Mexico.

  • Sette Colli Trophy Competitors: Tommaso Baravelli, Max McCusker, and Tania Quaglieri represented FSU, with notable performances in various events.

🎾 FSU Women's Tennis Welcomes Two Transfers 🎾

New Additions:

  • Tina Li: Junior transfer from BYU, hails from Auckland, New Zealand. She has 26 singles and 23 doubles wins in her college career, with All-WCC doubles honors and a career-high ITF world ranking of 992.

  • Maria Juliana Parra Romero: Senior transfer from Liberty, born in Bucaramanga, Colombia. She accumulated 44 singles and 36 doubles victories, earning first-team All-CUSA and ASUN honors. She was the ASUN Freshman of the Year in 2022 and ranked No. 1 in Colombia's junior tennis rankings.

Player Backgrounds:

  • Li: Daughter of Priscilla and James Li, fluent in Chinese, enjoys family time.

  • Parra Romero: Daughter of Roque Parra and Line Romero, reached a No. 527 ITF ranking.

These talented athletes are set to strengthen the Seminoles' lineup for the upcoming season.

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🏈 FSU Secures Commitment from Top 100 DL Kevin Wynn 🏈

Commitment Details:

  • Player: Kevin Wynn, Top 100 defensive lineman from Greensboro, Ga.

  • Decision: Chose FSU after official visits to Georgia, Texas, and South Carolina.

  • Reason: Felt at home with FSU's defensive scheme and long-term stability under Coach Odell Haggins.

Player Background:

  • Rankings: No. 57 overall prospect, No. 8 DL in 247Sports rankings.

  • Performance: Over the last three seasons, recorded 136 tackles and 57 tackles for loss.

  • Frame: At 6'2" and 320 lbs, ideal fit for FSU's defensive front.

🏈 FSU Aims to Flip 4-Star Local DL Jalen Wiggins 🏈

Recruitment Overview:

  • Player: Jalen Wiggins, four-star defensive lineman from Tallahassee, Fla.

  • Current Commitment: Florida

  • Visits: Official visits to Stanford, Florida, and FSU.

  • Decision Factors: Learning more about FSU’s program, academics, and the genuine connections with coaches.

Player Perspective:

  • Position Appeal: "More like a [Jared] Verse-kind of guy. I feel like that is a great way to play."

  • FSU Boost: "It showed me things that I didn’t really know about."

Performance and Potential:

  • Rankings: No. 77/83 overall prospect, No. 11/9 DL.

  • Stats: 97 tackles, 31 tackles for loss, 16 sacks as a junior.

Next Steps:

  • Timeline: Evaluating recent visits to finalize his decision.

Jalen Wiggins, currently committed to Florida, visited FSU, aiming to flip his commitment. Despite being familiar with FSU, the official visit provided new insights into the program. With strong performances in football, baseball, and basketball, Wiggins shows significant potential as a versatile athlete. He will decide after evaluating his visits to Stanford, Florida, and FSU.

🏈 Georgia LB Tavion Wallace Calls FSU Visit β€œAmazing” 🏈

Recruitment Overview:

  • Player: Tavion Wallace, four-star linebacker from Georgia.

  • Visits: FSU was his final official visit before his commitment decision on July 2.

  • Decision Factors: Consistency and genuine relationships with the coaching staff.

Player Perspective:

  • Visit Impact: "It was definitely one of the best."

  • FSU’s People: "The love has been the same, and it’s been real. That [consistency] is big in my recruitment."

Performance and Potential:

  • Rankings: No. 3 linebacker nationally, top 50 prospect overall.

  • Comparison: Would be FSU's highest-rated LB since Matthew Thomas.

Next Steps:

  • Commitment Date: July 2.

  • Finalists: Florida State, Arkansas, Georgia, and Florida.

Tavion Wallace praised the consistency and genuine relationships at FSU, highlighting his positive experience during his final visit before deciding between FSU, Arkansas, Georgia, and Florida. Wallace emphasized the importance of consistency in his recruitment, which he found strong at FSU. His commitment announcement is set for July 2, with FSU being a strong contender.

🌟 Top Recruit Myron Charles Wraps Up FSU Visit 🌟

Recruitment Overview:

  • Player: Myron Charles, four-star defensive lineman from Port Charlotte, FL.

  • Visits: FSU was his final visit after Florida, Texas, and Miami.

Current Standings:

  • Predictions: FSU holds the sole prediction for Charles on 247Sports.com Crystal Ball.

Player Perspective:

  • Visit Impressions: "Seeing how they are away from football is huge. Reconnecting with the recruits, that was huge."

  • Favorite Activity: "Probably the arcade."

  • Next Steps: "Go home, talk about it with my family, coaches, hopefully [I'll have a decision] in the next few months."

Performance and Potential:

  • Rankings: No. 126 overall prospect, No. 14 defensive lineman (247Sports Composite).

  • Stats: 29 tackles, 9.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 8 QB hurries, 2 pass breakups (junior season).

Scouting Report:

  • Strengths: Promising size and athleticism, versatile in different alignments, potential impact player with development.

  • Areas for Improvement: Needs technical refinement and motor development which undoubtedly our coaching staff can help with.

🌟 Top Prospect Gavin Nix Completes Official Visit to FSU 🌟

Recruitment Overview:

  • Player: Gavin Nix, four-star linebacker from Bradenton, FL.

  • Competitors: FSU, Miami, Oregon.

Visit Impressions:

  • Experience: "Everything from top-down was great," Nix said. Growing up a Florida State fan, he described the visit as a full-circle blessing.

  • Coaching Influence: Praised defensive analyst Ernie Sims and linebackers coach Randy Shannon for their mentorship. "Being able to be around them this whole weekend was most definitely a blessing."

Decision Timeline:

  • Current Standings: FSU, Miami, and Oregon are final contenders.

  • Announcement: Nix hopes to announce his decision soon, saying, "When the time is right, I'll have that internal conviction...most definitely sometime soon."

Quotes:

  • Coach Norvell: "He's real man. It was good being around him."

  • Stability: "That continuity of the staff means a lot."

Rankings:

  • 247Sports.com: No. 88 overall, No. 11 linebacker.

  • Composite: No. 160 overall, No. 21 linebacker.

Performance:

  • As a junior, Nix recorded 42 tackles, seven tackles for loss, a sack, and five quarterback hurries over eight games.

Takeaways:

  • Linebacker Room Fit: Nix appreciates Coach Shannon's approach of allowing players to play freely and make plays. He believes it would be a good fit for him at FSU.

  • Concerns Addressed: His questions about FSU's use of the transfer portal were satisfactorily answered by Coach Norvell, highlighting the development of players who weren't initially highly sought-after recruits.

And that’s a wrap!

As we celebrate incredible athletic achievements and exciting new commitments, we look forward to what the future holds for our Seminoles.

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