🏹 June 5th - The Chief Brief 🏹

FSU Lands a Power Bat, LB Recruiting Heats Up, and Lodise Eyes History

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June 05, 2025

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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Thursday, Seminole!

We’ve got award season buzz, portal additions heating up, and two major linebacker recruits with FSU squarely in their sights.

Here’s what’s on deck:

⛳ Ting & Woad Named First-Team All-Americans
Two FSU legends cement their place in the record books as the women’s golf program continues its elite run.

🏌️ Clanton and Weaver Earn All-America Honors
The pipeline to the pros stays strong with two more Seminoles recognized by Golfweek.

🏆 Lodise Named Golden Spikes & Brooks Wallace Finalist
The ACC’s top hitter is now chasing college baseball’s top honors. Fan voting is open — and unlimited.

📝 Davidson Slugger Eli Putnam Commits to FSU
Link Jarrett adds a seasoned power bat who raked in the Cape and could slot in anywhere across the infield.

🛡️ LB Commit Karon Maycock Reaffirms His Pledge
Despite a packed visit schedule, the Miami Central product says Norvell and staff still have his full trust.

🔥 Four-Star LB Rodney Colton Down to Two
FSU and Ole Miss are neck-and-neck heading into Colton’s official visit weekend. Could the Noles seal it?

Let’s get into it. 👇

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⛳ Ting & Woad Named First-Team All-Americans by Golfweek ⛳

Two of the most dominant players in program history just added more hardware.

Mirabel Ting and Lottie Woad were both named First-Team All-Americans by Golfweek, cementing their places in FSU women’s golf lore after a season that included a program-record seven team victories.

🏆 Ting’s Season in Numbers:
• 68.77 stroke average — best in school history
• 25 of 26 rounds at par or better
• 5 individual wins, 9 top-6 finishes
• ACC Golfer of the Year
• 80 strokes under par for the season — including -10 at both NCAA Regionals and Nationals

Ting has now earned All-American honors in three straight years — and made history with 16 straight rounds under par to end the year.

🎯 Woad’s Career Keeps Climbing:
• First five-time First-Team All-American in school history
• 70.06 stroke average this year (3rd-best ever)
• 6 career wins, including the 2025 Moon Invitational
• 4 career rounds of 65 — tied for best in program history
• 60 strokes under par this season

Woad and Ting have now combined to win all 10 individual titles by FSU golfers since Fall 2022.

⛳ Clanton, Weaver Earn Golfweek All-America Honors ⛳

Florida State continues to stack elite talent on the links.

Luke Clanton (First Team) and Tyler Weaver (Honorable Mention) were both named Golfweek All-Americans following a standout season that saw the Seminoles notch four team wins.

🏌️ Luke Clanton:
• 69.50 stroke avg — 3rd-best in program history
• First-ever two-time NCAA Regional Champion
• Set Seminole Legacy course record (15-under, 201)
• 2024–25 Ben Hogan Award winner
• Turns pro this week at the RBC Canadian Open

📍 Watch for him: Clanton tees off Thursday at 7:40 AM in Toronto

🏌️‍♂️ Tyler Weaver:
• 6 top-10 finishes as a sophomore
• 2025 Cabo Collegiate champ (8-under)
• ACC runner-up, 3rd at Stephens Cup
• Qualified for the 2025 U.S. Open
• Will play in the Arnold Palmer Cup (June 5–7)

Another strong showing for Seminole golf — and the pipeline to the pros is very much alive.

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🏆 Lodise Named Finalist for Golden Spikes & Brooks Wallace Awards 🏆

Alex Lodise’s breakout 2025 season just entered rare air.

Florida State’s star shortstop is now a finalist for two of college baseball’s most prestigious honors — the Golden Spikes Award (best amateur player) and the Brooks Wallace Award (best shortstop). He’s the only ACC player named a finalist for either.

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🌟 Lodise’s 2025 Résumé:
• ACC Player of the Year & Defensive Player of the Year
• .405 avg | 92 hits | 17 HR | 67 RBI | .736 SLG | 61 runs
• Perfect fielding while starting all 55 games at shortstop
• 30 multi-hit games | 7 game-winners | 1 unforgettable walk-off cycle vs. UF

🌍 Off the Field:
• Member of FSU's CGS Leadership Academy
• Mentors middle schoolers in the Tallahassee community

📜 Legacy Watch:
• First FSU Golden Spikes finalist since Buster Posey (2008)
• Looking to become FSU’s fifth winner — and first in 17 years

With Lodise leading the way, the ‘Noles head to Corvallis this weekend — and Omaha could be next.

📝 FSU Baseball Lands Davidson Slugger Eli Putnam from Portal 📝

The ‘Noles just added serious firepower for 2026.

Davidson infielder Eli Putnam has committed to Florida State out of the transfer portal, giving Link Jarrett a veteran bat with power, versatility, and elite Cape Cod League experience.

🗣️ “FSU is the pinnacle of college baseball… The coaching staff, atmosphere, and history are unmatched.”

📊 Putnam by the Numbers:
• .338 career AVG | .424 OBP | .642 SLG
• 35 HR, 34 2B, 120 RBI across last two seasons
• 2024: .349 avg | 18 2B | 19 HR
• Cape Cod League (2023): .291 avg | .906 OPS | 9 SB

🧢 Versatile Resume:
• Has played all four infield spots — primarily 2B last season
• Played 1B on the Cape, with just 2 errors in 241 chances
• Goal: Stick on the left side of the infield under Coach Jarrett

Putnam is draft-eligible this summer and will test the waters, but if he returns, FSU gains one of the portal’s most productive hitters.

🛡️ Committed LB Karon Maycock Says FSU “Just Has to Keep It Up” 🛡️

Despite being firmly committed to Florida State, 2026 linebacker Karon Maycock is staying active on the recruiting trail — but says his bond with the Seminoles remains rock solid.

The Miami Central standout was back in front of FSU staff at FAU’s Elite Camp this week, including a brief chat with Coach Norvell.

🗣️ “His message was that he has got my back, and I’ve got his back, too.”

📍 Visit Rundown:
• June 20–22 – FSU (Final visit weekend)
• Recently visited Florida – praised Napier and staff
• Swapped Penn State for Syracuse – citing consistent communication
• Alabama up next – daily contact with staff has him intrigued

🔒 Why FSU Still Leads:
• He says he’s “locked in” and just wants FSU to keep doing what they’ve been doing
• Norvell’s presence and ongoing staff contact continue to resonate

🧠 What He’s Looking For:
• Love from coaches and clear fit in each team’s scheme

247Sports still shows no Crystal Ball flip predictions — and unless things shift, FSU appears to be in strong position to hold on.

🧨 Four-Star LB Rodney Colton Down to FSU and Ole Miss 🧨

One of Florida State’s biggest official visitors this weekend is Rodney Colton, a highly coveted four-star linebacker out of Newnan, GA — and the Seminoles are in his final two.

After visiting Tallahassee in the spring, Colton said FSU blew him away and quickly went from a school “in the picture” to one of his favorites.

🗣️ “Coach JP’s a great coach — there’s nothing bad I can say about him… He’s like a father figure. You can talk to him about anything.”

🔥 Why FSU Has Momentum:
• Bond with FSU LB Elijah Herring, a family friend and mentor
• Trust in LB coach John Papuchis (JP)
• Impressed by FSU’s new facilities and development plans
• Likes Tony White’s aggressive defense and LB blitz packages

🔍 What He’s Watching:
• Player bonds, locker room culture, NIL structure
• Rotation at linebacker and early playing time potential

🎯 The Decision Timeline:
• Hopes to commit on July 4th, but may push to August
• Says both staffs are offering early PT — “It’s hard to trust what you hear”

FSU’s pitch will be put to the test this weekend — and a strong visit could tip the scales.

And that’s a wrap!

With national award buzz, transfer additions, and blue-chip linebackers circling the Garnet & Gold, Florida State is surging across every front.

Tomorrow? We’ll have updates from the Elite Camp trail — and more clarity as key official visits approach.

Until then, cast your votes for Lodise, and stay dangerous. 🍢

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