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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

Preview: FSU returns home to host Cal on Wednesday

Jan 27, 2026

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Preview: FSU returns home to host Cal on Wednesday

The Seminoles seek their first ACC home win against the Bears.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante
FSU football 2026 schedule released

Jan 26, 2026

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FSU football 2026 schedule released

The Seminoles' rivalry games are spread out but it's a daunting slate of games next fall.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante
Column: Two-year contracts, and buyouts with teeth, only short-term solution for college football
LockSimple

Jan 25, 2026

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Column: Two-year contracts, and buyouts with teeth, only short-term solution for college football

There aren't easy-button solutions to the sports problems, but there are options to bring stability back to the sport.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante

Basketball

FSU heats up in second half but rally falls short at SMU

Jan 24, 2026

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FSU heats up in second half but rally falls short at SMU

Robert McCray scores 21 points, Lajae Jones has his first FSU double-double.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante
Rodeo, Savannah Bananas, concerts offer special nights for fans, new revenue streams for FSU athletics
LockSimple

Jan 23, 2026

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Rodeo, Savannah Bananas, concerts offer special nights for fans, new revenue streams for FSU athletics

Doak, Howser will host February and March events.

Jerry Kutz
Bob Ferrante
Jerry Kutz, +1

Basketball

Preview: FSU seeks to continue success at SMU on Saturday

Jan 23, 2026

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Preview: FSU seeks to continue success at SMU on Saturday

FSU plays its first game at SMU, with the teams facing off on Saturday at 4 p.m.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante
Darrell Jackson: A 'first-round talent' but a DT that must show versatility as pass rusher

Jan 22, 2026

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Darrell Jackson: A 'first-round talent' but a DT that must show versatility as pass rusher

FSU's Darrell Jackson to work out for and hold interviews with NFL scouts at Shrine Bowl practices beginning on Friday.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante
Notes: FSU softball expediting development of nine freshmen for 2026

Jan 21, 2026

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Notes: FSU softball expediting development of nine freshmen for 2026

FSU will be led by veterans like Isa Torres, Jaysoni Beachum, Ashtyn Danley and Kennedy Harp. But the Seminoles will need contributions from freshmen.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante

Basketball

Robert McCray sinks late free throws as FSU stuns Miami for first ACC win

Jan 20, 2026

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Robert McCray sinks late free throws as FSU stuns Miami for first ACC win

The senior guard scores 20 points as FSU takes a 65-63 win over the Hurricanes.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante

Basketball

Preview: FSU to see some familiar faces at Miami

Jan 19, 2026

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Preview: FSU to see some familiar faces at Miami

The Seminoles, who are 0-5 in ACC play, will face guard Trey Donaldson (a Tallahassee native) and Charlton Young (a longtime assistant coach).

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante
Junior college QB Malachi Marshall commits to FSU

Jan 18, 2026

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Junior college QB Malachi Marshall commits to FSU

Malachi Marshall had 33 touchdown passes at Iowa Western in 2026.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante

Baseball

Notes: Link Jarrett reflects on FSU's pitching depth, influx of transfers

Jan 18, 2026

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Notes: Link Jarrett reflects on FSU's pitching depth, influx of transfers

Left-handers Wes Mendes and Trey Beard (an FAU transfer) lead an experienced group of pitchers in 2026.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante
FSU continues to add depth on defensive front, adds Jordan Sanders

Jan 17, 2026

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FSU continues to add depth on defensive front, adds Jordan Sanders

The Texas State defensive lineman graded well as a pass rusher in 2025.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante
Notes: FSU lands QB Dean DeNobile, RB Gemari Sands, two kickers

Jan 16, 2026

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Notes: FSU lands QB Dean DeNobile, RB Gemari Sands, two kickers

FSU enjoys a flurry of commitments on Friday afternoon.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante
Duce Robinson: 'I didn't want to leave having the season we had last year'
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Jan 16, 2026

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Duce Robinson: 'I didn't want to leave having the season we had last year'

FSU's receiver knows where he can improve and is driven to do so. But he also wants to help the Seminoles be successful on the field in 2026.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante
Game preview: Wake Forest at FSU

Jan 16, 2026

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Game preview: Wake Forest at FSU

The Seminoles return home to play Wake on Saturday night.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante
Mandrell, Darryll Desir set to return to FSU

Jan 15, 2026

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Mandrell, Darryll Desir set to return to FSU

The Seminoles' defensive front needed the twins back in 2026, and now the deal is done to bring the rising sophomores back.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante
FSU adds Southern Miss linebacker Chris Jones

Jan 15, 2026

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FSU adds Southern Miss linebacker Chris Jones

Chris Jones was one of the Sun Belt's top tacklers as a sophomore in 2025.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante
FSU lands UNC transfer linebacker Mikai Gbayor

Jan 15, 2026

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FSU lands UNC transfer linebacker Mikai Gbayor

Gbayor played for Tony White at Nebraska in 2023-24.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante
FSU announces group of transfer signees

Jan 15, 2026

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FSU announces group of transfer signees

Ashton Daniels, Tre Wisner, Rylan Kennedy, offensive linemen among signees.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante
Peter Warrick selected to 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class

Jan 14, 2026

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Peter Warrick selected to 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class

Nobody had more touchdowns in FSU history — and no receiver was more electric.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante
Kevin Wynn announces he's returning to FSU in 2026

Jan 14, 2026

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Kevin Wynn announces he's returning to FSU in 2026

One of the top prospects in FSU's 2025 class is returning after playing in four games last fall.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante
As Mandrell Desir contemplates 2026 destination, he's honored as a freshman All-American

Jan 14, 2026

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As Mandrell Desir contemplates 2026 destination, he's honored as a freshman All-American

The Seminole had one of the best seasons by a freshman defensive lineman in program history.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante
FSU battles but falls to 0-4 in ACC with road loss to Syracuse

Jan 13, 2026

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FSU battles but falls to 0-4 in ACC with road loss to Syracuse

Kobe MaGee scores 20 points, but FSU can't make enough 3s and turns it over too much in the second half.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante

Baseball

Notes: Link Jarrett on FSU's hitters, fielders and Howser improvements

Jan 13, 2026

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Notes: Link Jarrett on FSU's hitters, fielders and Howser improvements

Thoughts from FSU's coach on catchers, infielders, outfielders.

Bob Ferrante
Bob Ferrante
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