Bob Ferrante

Bob is in his 15th year with Osceola, beginning as a contributing writer and columnist in 2010 before becoming editor in 2014. Contact Bob at [email protected]

Basketball

FSU seeks win over BC, bringing the Seminoles up to .500 on season

Feb 16, 2026

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FSU seeks win over BC, bringing the Seminoles up to .500 on season

On Jan. 17, FSU lost to Wake to drop to 7-11 and 0-5 ACC. Exactly a month later, the Seminoles could defeat BC to improve to 13-13, 6-7 ACC.

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Baseball

Feb 16, 2026

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FSU retains spots in top 25 rankings

The Seminoles are ranked 12th by Baseball America.

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Column: It's a quarterback competition, and perhaps that's good for FSU

Feb 15, 2026

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Column: It's a quarterback competition, and perhaps that's good for FSU

Mike Norvell said there are expectations for Ashton Daniels and that he knows Kevin Sperry will compete. It's an intriguing storyline.

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Basketball

FSU shoots 78 percent from floor in second half, cruises to win at Va. Tech

Feb 14, 2026

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FSU shoots 78 percent from floor in second half, cruises to win at Va. Tech

Martin Somerville scores 18 of his 23 points in the second half.

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Baseball

FSU delivers early, late fireworks in Opening Day win over JMU

Feb 13, 2026

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FSU delivers early, late fireworks in Opening Day win over JMU

Wes Mendes tosses five shutout innings, Myles Bailey hits a home run and FSU takes a 5-1 win on Friday.

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What FSU is paying Gabe Fertitta, a look at the new job's responsibilities

Feb 13, 2026

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What FSU is paying Gabe Fertitta, a look at the new job's responsibilities

Gabe Fertitta returns in an expanded, new role as FSU's director of football strategy and offensive assistant.

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Basketball

Preview: FSU seeks to get back on track, pick up road win over Va. Tech

Feb 13, 2026

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Preview: FSU seeks to get back on track, pick up road win over Va. Tech

The Seminoles play the Hokies on Saturday at 2 p.m.

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Baseball

Notes: FSU's opening weekend rotation set

Feb 12, 2026

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Notes: FSU's opening weekend rotation set

Lefty Wes Mendes gets the Opening Day start.

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Three things Texas transfer Tre Wisner brings to FSU in 2026

Feb 11, 2026

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Three things Texas transfer Tre Wisner brings to FSU in 2026

A 1,000-yard rusher with a penchant for catching passes, Tre Wisner is a back that can make FSU's offense go.

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Mike Norvell says he's excited about return to play-caller at FSU

Feb 11, 2026

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Mike Norvell says he's excited about return to play-caller at FSU

FSU's coach discusses offseason, Ashton Daniels, Kevin Sperry in interview on ACC Network.

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Baseball

Link Jarrett joins this week's Front Row Noles / Seminole Sidelines

Feb 11, 2026

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Link Jarrett joins this week's Front Row Noles / Seminole Sidelines

The FSU baseball coach discusses the pitching options, Myles Bailey, the lineup and Howser improvements.

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Basketball

FSU's upset bid fizzles late in loss to No. 15 Virginia

Feb 10, 2026

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FSU's upset bid fizzles late in loss to No. 15 Virginia

Lajae Jones has 21 points and Robert McCray V added 20 points in a 61-58 loss to Virginia.

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Baseball

FSU's renovated batting cages give hitters latest technology to analyze swings

Feb 10, 2026

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FSU's renovated batting cages give hitters latest technology to analyze swings

Link Jarrett and FSU's staff made the renovated facility, which is down the right-field line at Dick Howser Stadium, a priority.

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JUCO journey: Jalen Anderson has battled doubts, OL and it has made him a DE with an edge

Feb 9, 2026

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JUCO journey: Jalen Anderson has battled doubts, OL and it has made him a DE with an edge

Jalen Anderson had seven sacks in a breakout sophomore year, giving him opportunities he didn't have coming out of high school, and helping him land at FSU.

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FSU brings back Gabe Fertitta in new role within football program

Feb 9, 2026

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FSU brings back Gabe Fertitta in new role within football program

Gabe Fertitta had been an analyst at FSU in 2022-24.

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Basketball

Preview: No. 15 Virginia, FSU face off in matchup of teams on hot streaks

Feb 9, 2026

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Preview: No. 15 Virginia, FSU face off in matchup of teams on hot streaks

FSU seeks its first win over Virginia when the teams face off on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

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Basketball

Chauncey Wiggins scores 22 points as FSU wins third straight, taking down ND

Feb 7, 2026

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Chauncey Wiggins scores 22 points as FSU wins third straight, taking down ND

The Seminoles take an 82-79 win over the Fighting Irish.

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Basketball

Preview: FSU seeks to continue success at Notre Dame

Feb 6, 2026

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Preview: FSU seeks to continue success at Notre Dame

After a week-long break, the Seminoles play at Notre Dame on Saturday afternoon.

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Lacrosse

Feb 5, 2026

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Sara Tisdale, veteran transfers help build FSU's lacrosse program from ground up

FSU's coach, who was hired in summer 2024, has added 24 transfers with experience and leadership as the Seminoles open their first lacrosse season Saturday.

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Austin Tucker signed one-year deal as part of promotion to FSU's QB coach

Feb 5, 2026

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Austin Tucker signed one-year deal as part of promotion to FSU's QB coach

Tucker has coached at FSU since 2020, working with receivers, running backs and quarterbacks.

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Ashton Daniels: On Malzahn's retirement, working with Norvell, competing for QB1

Feb 4, 2026

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Ashton Daniels: On Malzahn's retirement, working with Norvell, competing for QB1

The Auburn transfer discusses his experiences and journey from Stanford to Auburn and now FSU.

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Yes, it's still a signing day: FSU welcomes JUCO QB Malachi Marshall

Feb 4, 2026

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Yes, it's still a signing day: FSU welcomes JUCO QB Malachi Marshall

FSU adds a 2026 signee who led Iowa Western to the junior-college national title.

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FSU softball preview: Five returning All-ACC stars, an influx of nine freshmen

Feb 3, 2026

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FSU softball preview: Five returning All-ACC stars, an influx of nine freshmen

The Seminoles are the preseason ACC favorite and open the 2026 season on Thursday.

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Takeaways: Gus Malzahn’s retirement, Tim Harris’ promotion, Mike Norvell’s a play-caller again

Feb 2, 2026

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Takeaways: Gus Malzahn’s retirement, Tim Harris’ promotion, Mike Norvell’s a play-caller again

There's plenty to unpack from Gus Malzahn's decision to what's next for Mike Norvell and the offense as they prepare for spring football.

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Offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn retires, FSU elevates Tim Harris Jr.

Feb 2, 2026

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Offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn retires, FSU elevates Tim Harris Jr.

Harris had been FSU's receivers coach in 2025.

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FSU seeks win over BC, bringing the Seminoles up to .500 on season

FSU retains spots in top 25 rankings

Column: It's a quarterback competition, and perhaps that's good for FSU

FSU shoots 78 percent from floor in second half, cruises to win at Va. Tech

FSU delivers early, late fireworks in Opening Day win over JMU

What FSU is paying Gabe Fertitta, a look at the new job's responsibilities

Preview: FSU seeks to get back on track, pick up road win over Va. Tech

Notes: FSU's opening weekend rotation set

Three things Texas transfer Tre Wisner brings to FSU in 2026

Mike Norvell says he's excited about return to play-caller at FSU

Link Jarrett joins this week's Front Row Noles / Seminole Sidelines

FSU's upset bid fizzles late in loss to No. 15 Virginia

FSU's renovated batting cages give hitters latest technology to analyze swings

JUCO journey: Jalen Anderson has battled doubts, OL and it has made him a DE with an edge

FSU brings back Gabe Fertitta in new role within football program

Preview: No. 15 Virginia, FSU face off in matchup of teams on hot streaks

Chauncey Wiggins scores 22 points as FSU wins third straight, taking down ND

Preview: FSU seeks to continue success at Notre Dame

Sara Tisdale, veteran transfers help build FSU's lacrosse program from ground up

Austin Tucker signed one-year deal as part of promotion to FSU's QB coach

Ashton Daniels: On Malzahn's retirement, working with Norvell, competing for QB1

Yes, it's still a signing day: FSU welcomes JUCO QB Malachi Marshall

FSU softball preview: Five returning All-ACC stars, an influx of nine freshmen

Takeaways: Gus Malzahn’s retirement, Tim Harris’ promotion, Mike Norvell’s a play-caller again

Offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn retires, FSU elevates Tim Harris Jr.

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