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🏃‍♀️ FSU Women's Track Advances in NCAA Championships
FSU women showcase strength at the NCAA Championships with Alexandra Webster and Dajaz DeFrand advancing to finals.

🏈 FSU Offers 2027 OT Sean Tatum
Sean Tatum impresses at FSU's Big Man Camp, earning a scholarship offer and planning a return visit.

🏈 FSU Targets Three-Star DL Jeremiah McCloud at 7-on-7 Camp
Jeremiah McCloud, a key FSU target and Florida commit, remains open to FSU's recruitment despite his current commitment.

🏈 FSU's First Major Official Visit Weekend of the Summer
FSU hosts nine key recruits, potentially shaping the 2025 class with strategic official visits.

🏈 FSU’s Tough ACC Schedule for 2024
FSU faces a challenging ACC schedule in 2024, with crucial games against Clemson, Miami, and Notre Dame.

⚾️ FSU Baseball Ready for Tallahassee Super Regional
FSU baseball prepares for the Super Regional against UConn, with key pitchers Carson Dorsey and Jamie Arnold slated to start.

🏃‍♀️ FSU Women's Track Advances in NCAA Championships 🏃‍♀️

The No. 20 Florida State women's outdoor track and field team had a strong start at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday at Hayward Field.

• Alexandra Webster: Advanced to Saturday's final in the 100-meter hurdles with a fifth-place finish at 12.71 seconds.

  • Coach Braman: "Truly a gutsy race for Alexandra, just one-hundredth of a second off her lifetime best."

• Dajaz DeFrand and Shenese Walker: Earned second-team All-American honors in the 100-meter, finishing 12th (11.19) and 13th (11.23) respectively.

  • Coach Braman: "Both second-team All-Americans but I know they wanted more."

• Suus Altorf: Finished 18th in the 1,500-meter with a time of 4:12.74.

  • Coach Braman: "Great season for Suus, especially being the fourth fastest all-time for the Noles."

• Tyra Wilson: Placed 18th in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 57.57.

• Dajaz DeFrand: Advanced to the 200-meter final on Saturday with the ninth overall seed at 22.71 seconds.

  • Coach Braman: "Dajaz had one of the fastest 200 times and will be battling in the final on Saturday."

The men's team will compete in the finals on Saturday, with Jeremiah Davis and Kyvon Tatham starting in the triple jump at 9:20 p.m.

🏈 FSU Offers 2027 OT Sean Tatum 🏈

Fort Pierce (Fla.) John Carroll 2027 offensive tackle Sean Tatum attended FSU's Big Man Camp on Wednesday and received a scholarship offer the next day.

• Camp Highlights: Tatum stood out for his hard work and improvement, as noted by offensive line coach Alex Atkins.

  • Feedback: "I am a listener, worked hard, and improved throughout the camp," Tatum shared.

• Future Plans: Tatum plans to return to Tallahassee.

• Other Offers: Appalachian State, Baylor, Miami, Syracuse, Toledo, UCF, USF, and Western Kentucky.

🏈 FSU Targets Three-Star DL Jeremiah McCloud at 7-on-7 Camp 🏈

Three-star DL and Florida Gators commit Jeremiah McCloud was a key target at FSU's 7-on-7 camp, despite attending to support his Gadsden County team.

• Recruitment: McCloud received an FSU offer this spring and stays in close contact with FSU defensive tackles coach Odell Haggins.

• Official Visits: He has taken an official visit to Florida and plans to visit LSU, FSU, and Georgia.

• Commitment Status: McCloud is still committed to UF but remains open to FSU's recruitment efforts.

Additional Noteworthy Prospects and Offers

• Caden Gordon: Competing at FSU's camp, this three-star DB considers FSU in his top five and plans an official visit for the Clemson game.

• Tylan Vickers: Tallahassee WR and 2026 prospect, sees FSU as his No. 1 choice.

• Brock Billings Jr.: 2025 DE from Apopka, sees FSU at the top of his list after receiving an offer.

• Jamarian Simmons: 2027 WR from Godby High, received an offer from FSU and values the hometown connection.

• Peyton Miller: 2027 OL from Anna, Texas, received an FSU offer before the Big Man Camp.

• Asher Ghioto: 2028 DE, received an offer after a standout performance at the Big Man Camp.

🏈 FSU's First Major Official Visit Weekend of the Summer 🏈

Florida State will host nine official visitors this weekend, marking the first big visit weekend of the summer for Mike Norvell and his staff. These visitors are key targets for FSU's 2025 class. Here's a ranked list of the prospects based on their importance to FSU's recruiting efforts:

1. 4-Star DE Zion Grady: Top defensive end target, crucial for FSU's defensive line recruitment.

2. 4-Star RB Ousmane Kromah: A dynamic rusher who fits perfectly in Norvell's offensive scheme.

3. 4-Star OL Max Buchanan: Long-standing target on Alex Atkins' board, with multiple major programs involved.

4. 4-Star DB Tony Williams: Emerging cornerback target, a potential flip from UCF.

5. 4-Star TE Chase Loftin: Top target at a thin position for FSU.

6. 4-Star DB Ladarian Clardy: Recently offered safety prospect with potential.

7. 3-Star DB Max Redmon: High-standing safety target leaning towards FSU.

8. 4-Star LB Ethan Pritchard: Committed to FSU, significant to solidify his pledge.

9. 4-Star DB Bryce Fitzgerald: Longshot for FSU, but a big opportunity to make an impression.

This weekend is crucial for FSU to make significant strides in securing commitments from these top targets.

🏈 FSU’s ACC Schedule for 2024 🏈

Strength of schedule is crucial for making a run at the conference championship. Phil Steele ranked the 2024 ACC schedules from easiest to toughest based on the combined win percentage of opponents from the previous season.

Top 5 Toughest ACC Schedules:

1. Duke Blue Devils

2. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

3. Stanford Cardinal

4. Boston College Eagles

5. California Golden Bears

Florida State's Schedule:

• FSU ranks 9th in toughness.

• Key games include Clemson, Miami, and Notre Dame.

• FSU is projected to go 11-1, with their only predicted loss at Notre Dame.

Phil Steele’s full rankings and detailed analysis will be available in his 2024 season preview magazine, releasing in mid-June.

⚾️ FSU Baseball Ready for Tallahassee Super Regional ⚾️

Florida State (45-15) kicks off the Tallahassee Super Regional against UConn (35-24) on Friday at noon. Head Coach Link Jarrett announced Carson Dorsey will start game one, with Jamie Arnold following for game two.

Key Pitchers:

• Carson Dorsey: Threw 8.2 innings with one earned run against Stetson, improving FSU to 7-2 in his starts.

• Jamie Arnold: Top ten in NCAA for strikeouts and ERA, with 146 strikeouts and an ACC-best 2.45 ERA.

Game Schedule:

• Friday, Noon (ESPN)

• Saturday, 11 a.m. (ESPN)

• Sunday (if necessary), Noon (ESPN2)

And that’s a wrap!

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