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Florida State exploded for 16 runs and shut out James Madison in the season opener at Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser Stadium, with Cade O’Leary earning the win and Tyler Muscar taking the loss. The offense included Brayden Dowd’s three-run homer and Brody DeLamielleure’s homer, plus RBI production from Cal Fisher, Noah Sheffield and others to cruise to victory.
Veteran offensive mind Gus Malzahn, 60, has retired from coaching after a 35-year career that included head stints at Arkansas State, Auburn (2013-20) and UCF, most recently serving as Florida State’s offensive coordinator. Tim Harris will be promoted to OC as Norvell’s staff continues to build, following Malzahn’s decision to step away to spend more time with his family and begin the next chapter.
A wintry pattern this weekend raises the chance of light snow across parts of the Deep South and Southeast, with flurries possible as far south as northern Florida and potential accumulations toward the Gulf Coast and coastal Carolinas, though substantial snowfall remains uncertain and large totals are not expected.
North Carolina improved to 13-1 with a dominant win over Florida State, led by Caleb Wilson's 22 points and double-double performance, marking their best start since 2008-09 and showcasing strong defense and balanced team effort.
The postgame quotes from the UNC-Florida State game highlight Coach Hubert Davis praising Caleb Wilson's energy and response, while FSU's Coach Luke Loucks commends UNC's size and guard play. Players like Seth Trimble, Henri Veesaar, Caleb Wilson, and Kyan Evans discuss their performances, team effort, and adjustments during the game, emphasizing rebounding, physicality, and mindset as key factors.
North Carolina's men's basketball team defeated Florida State 79-66, with standout performances from Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar, while maintaining strong defensive stats and preparing for a challenging upcoming schedule.
The North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team is set to open ACC play against Florida State on December 30, after a strong 12-1 start to the season, featuring standout performances from freshmen Caleb Wilson and transfer Henri Veesaar, with the team aiming to continue its winning streak and improve its historical records in the Dean E. Smith Center.
Florida State narrowly lost to Florida in a competitive game, with standout performances from Robert McCray, but struggled with rebounding and shooting, highlighting their potential and areas for improvement early in the season.
The Florida Gators defeated Florida State 76-67 in a comeback win, highlighting the evolving styles of both teams under new coaching, with FSU playing a fast-paced, 3-point-heavy game and UF focusing on strong defense. The game underscores the unpredictability of team trajectories and the importance of adapting to new strategies in college basketball.
Florida State dropped to 4-5 after a loss to Clemson, with offensive struggles largely self-inflicted and the defense performing decently. The team faces an uphill battle to reach bowl eligibility, needing to win at least two of their final three games. Despite some bright spots like Duce Robinson and the Desir brothers, the team’s overall performance continues to be disappointing, and their chances of a postseason appear uncertain.
Florida State's dominant 42-7 win over Wake Forest highlights the team's potential and raises questions about what could have been this season, emphasizing improvements in offense, defense, and discipline, and suggesting that coaching stability could be key to future success.
Florida State's continued employment of coach Mike Norvell is primarily due to the athletic department's financial struggles, including massive debt, limited liquid assets, and high construction costs, which hinder their ability to make coaching changes despite poor team performance and questionable financial decisions.
The article discusses the challenging recruiting and roster situation at Florida State due to recent coaching uncertainties, predicting a decline in commitments and potential roster instability as opponents capitalize on the perceived instability, with the overall outlook being bleak for the Seminoles in the near term.
Florida State decided to retain head coach Mike Norvell for the rest of the season amid ongoing struggles, with debate over whether this was the right move given the financial costs and future prospects, as some argue firing now would be detrimental while others see it as necessary for rebuilding.
Florida State football suffers its fourth consecutive loss, highlighting issues with discipline, coaching, and execution, with some fans calling for a coaching change soon.