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]

Ja'Bril Rawls, Kam Davis, Omar Graham Jr. intend to enter transfer portal

Dec 16, 2025

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Ja'Bril Rawls, Kam Davis, Omar Graham Jr. intend to enter transfer portal

Rawls was one of FSU's most improved defensive players in 2025.

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Basketball

Pregame notes: FSU plays at Dayton on Tuesday

Dec 15, 2025

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Pregame notes: FSU plays at Dayton on Tuesday

The Seminoles play the Flyers, who are known for creating turnovers.

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FSU QB coach Tony Tokarz moving on to coach at University of Buffalo

Dec 13, 2025

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FSU QB coach Tony Tokarz moving on to coach at University of Buffalo

Tony Tokarz takes a job at the MAC school and is the latest FSU assistant coach departure.

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FSU sluggish early, struggles on defensive end of court in loss to UMass

Dec 13, 2025

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FSU sluggish early, struggles on defensive end of court in loss to UMass

Robert McCray has 21 points and 11 assists in FSU's 103-95 loss to UMass.

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Five transfers with eligibility remaining that FSU must try to retain and how it shapes 2026 outlook

Dec 12, 2025

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Five transfers with eligibility remaining that FSU must try to retain and how it shapes 2026 outlook

Duce Robinson could be tough to keep (and expensive). But he's among a group of five transfers who could be key pieces to next season's team.

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Basketball

Pregame notes: FSU looks to bounce back in Saturday's game vs. UMass

Dec 12, 2025

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Pregame notes: FSU looks to bounce back in Saturday's game vs. UMass

The Seminoles play the Minutemen in the Orange Bowl Classic in Sunrise, Fla.

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Dec 11, 2025

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Darrick Yray leaves FSU for job at UCLA

Yray had been FSU's GM of player personnel since 2022.

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FSU reportedly hires assistant coaches Kam Martin, Brandon Harris

Dec 10, 2025

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FSU reportedly hires assistant coaches Kam Martin, Brandon Harris

Mike Norvell and the Seminoles are filling out the coaching staff.

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Celebrating a soccer team's title, a dynasty and FSU's standard of excellence

Dec 10, 2025

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Celebrating a soccer team's title, a dynasty and FSU's standard of excellence

The Seminoles learned lessons about being tough physically and emotionally early in the year to finish off an impressive run to the program's fifth title.

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FSU's Jaylin Lucas, Edwin Joseph announce they will enter transfer portal

Dec 10, 2025

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FSU's Jaylin Lucas, Edwin Joseph announce they will enter transfer portal

The transfer portal will open on Jan. 2, but two prominent Seminoles have announced their intentions for 2026.

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FSU goes big on defensive front, seeking to replicate success of 2025 class

Dec 9, 2025

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FSU goes big on defensive front, seeking to replicate success of 2025 class

Seminoles land eight defensive linemen, including a few late flips.

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Ockene's resiliency, Hudson's late goal lifts FSU to 1-0 win and a fifth national title

Dec 8, 2025

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Ockene's resiliency, Hudson's late goal lifts FSU to 1-0 win and a fifth national title

Kate Ockene makes nine stops as FSU picks up its second national title under coach Brian Pensky.

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FSU reportedly hires Nick Williams to coach edge players

Dec 8, 2025

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FSU reportedly hires Nick Williams to coach edge players

It's not immediately clear if Williams will coach defensive ends and outside linebackers, but he is expected to work with Terrance Knighton.

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FSU continues to build depth at receiver, emphasizing speed among six signees

Dec 7, 2025

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FSU continues to build depth at receiver, emphasizing speed among six signees

An improved receiving corps will have an influx of six new pass-catching options in 2026.

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So they meet again: FSU vs. Stanford for the national title on Monday

Dec 7, 2025

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So they meet again: FSU vs. Stanford for the national title on Monday

FSU lost to Stanford in October. The Seminoles beat the Cardinal in 2023 in the national title game. They face off again on Monday.

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FSU shows better energy but loses at No. 7 Houston

Dec 6, 2025

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FSU shows better energy but loses at No. 7 Houston

The Seminoles play without Alex Steen, outrebound No. 7 Houston but fall short 82-67.

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Column: Recent classes show improvement in HS recruiting - will it result in more wins for FSU in 2026?

Dec 6, 2025

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Column: Recent classes show improvement in HS recruiting - will it result in more wins for FSU in 2026?

Mike Norvell built rosters through the transfer portal, resulting in success and failure. But now he appears to be stacking quality high school classes.

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FSU edges TCU 1-0, advances to national title game

Dec 5, 2025

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FSU edges TCU 1-0, advances to national title game

The Seminoles will play Stanford for a fifth national title on Monday.

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Notes: DB coach Patrick Surtain moving on, Mike Norvell confirms no changes at coordinator

Dec 5, 2025

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Notes: DB coach Patrick Surtain moving on, Mike Norvell confirms no changes at coordinator

Norvell also discusses Tommy Castellanos missing out on a waiver to play in 2026, although an appeal is pending.

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College Cup preview: FSU soccer learned tough, valuable lessons during rigorous ACC schedule

Dec 4, 2025

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College Cup preview: FSU soccer learned tough, valuable lessons during rigorous ACC schedule

The Seminoles will play TCU on Friday in a semifinal, with Duke and Stanford facing off in the other semifinal.

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For Daylen Green, who committed to Arkansas before flipping to FSU, his new home is just down the road

Dec 3, 2025

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For Daylen Green, who committed to Arkansas before flipping to FSU, his new home is just down the road

The Gadsden County star made an impression on and off the field in high school. And he now is set to begin his FSU career when he enrolls at FSU in January.

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Football recruiting