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Jerry Kutz

The founder of The Osceola, Jerry has been immered in FSU athletics for 45 years, including 19 years in athletic administration, which now provides a rich perspective when writing about FSU business or athletics history. Contact Jerry at [email protected]

Fathers of legacy signees add insight, experience to sons' recruitment

Dec 14, 2025

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Fathers of legacy signees add insight, experience to sons' recruitment

Dexter Carter, Todd Fordham and Joe Ionata discuss Devin, Corbyn and Michael's decisions to sign with FSU in the 2026 class.

Column: Look beyond star ratings and the top 15 class - FSU coaches found balance, trench help and legacies

Dec 5, 2025

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Column: Look beyond star ratings and the top 15 class - FSU coaches found balance, trench help and legacies

FSU coaches were able to keep their commitments and flipped a few edge rushers on the first day of the early signing period, too.

Texas Attorney General challenges Collegiate Sports Commission’s Participation Agreement

Nov 27, 2025

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Texas Attorney General challenges Collegiate Sports Commission’s Participation Agreement

The CSC's job is to evaluate and ensure that NIL deals for athletes are reasonable.

Column: In era of coaching volatility, FSU invests in program over Norvell's buyout

Nov 24, 2025

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Column: In era of coaching volatility, FSU invests in program over Norvell's buyout

FSU administration places emphasis on player retention, acquiring talent as well as changes to front office staff.

Column: A perspective on the future for Florida State and Mike Norvell

Nov 19, 2025

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Column: A perspective on the future for Florida State and Mike Norvell

FSU administrators are evaluating the coach, the program, their options and the finances behind the decision.

Keys to an FSU win at Clemson

Nov 7, 2025

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Keys to an FSU win at Clemson

FSU is seeking a rare win at Death Valley on Saturday.

Bob Ferrante, +2

Column: Attitude and the Power of Believing

Nov 4, 2025

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Column: Attitude and the Power of Believing

FSU's defense had been doubted - talent? speed? scheme? - but delivers a dominating performance in win over Wake.

FSU honors longest living letterman, three-sport standout Billy Parker

Nov 1, 2025

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FSU honors longest living letterman, three-sport standout Billy Parker

The 99-year-old Parker was active within Seminole Boosters, founding the Golden Chief Booster program in the 1970s.

Column: Are we over-reacting to the record and under-reacting to the cause?

Oct 28, 2025

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Column: Are we over-reacting to the record and under-reacting to the cause?

AD Michael Alford, coach Mike Norvell need to make a top-down look at the players, personnel and program.

Column: FSU has a decision it would prefer it didn't have to make

Oct 20, 2025

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Column: FSU has a decision it would prefer it didn't have to make

FSU's fans and finances weigh heavily on Mike Norvell's future.

Survey of Division I campus leaders: Deep concerns over direction of sports, financial stability

Oct 10, 2025

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Survey of Division I campus leaders: Deep concerns over direction of sports, financial stability

In a poll of presidents, chancellors and ADs, 75 percent say system is "under severe strain."

Column: Who is FSU - and where do the Seminoles go from here?

Oct 7, 2025

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Column: Who is FSU - and where do the Seminoles go from here?

An impressive win over Alabama. Two blowouts in payment games. Two humbling losses. What to make of FSU and a look at the road ahead.

Stanford's campus is a must walk to enjoy athletics facilities

Oct 2, 2025

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Stanford's campus is a must walk to enjoy athletics facilities

From the football stadium to baseball, softball and one of the finest aquatics center, make time to enjoy the visit to Stanford.

Seminoles in San Fran bring comfort of home, slice of Cali to fans traveling west for FSU-Stanford game

Oct 2, 2025

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Seminoles in San Fran bring comfort of home, slice of Cali to fans traveling west for FSU-Stanford game

The San Francisco Seminole Club has put months of planning into a fun October weekend, continuing a tradition of welcoming FSU's fans to California.

Column: FSU's coaches, players will tackle problems head on as focus turns to Miami

Sep 29, 2025

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Column: FSU's coaches, players will tackle problems head on as focus turns to Miami

Loss to Virginia is a learning lesson, a needed wake-up call before rivalry game.

FSU fans will take the Seminole Trail to the UVA campus (literally)

Sep 24, 2025

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FSU fans will take the Seminole Trail to the UVA campus (literally)

Fans who make the trip to Charlottesville, Va., seeking a 4-0 start will enjoy the journey on Seminole Trail.

Analysis: Virginia offense loaded with talent, experience and many similarities to FSU

Sep 23, 2025

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Analysis: Virginia offense loaded with talent, experience and many similarities to FSU

FSU and Virginia are each led by tough-to-tackle transfer quarterbacks and high-scoring offenses.

Bowl projections by PFSN, national writers forecast FSU in CFP

Sep 23, 2025

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Bowl projections by PFSN, national writers forecast FSU in CFP

It's early. But the fall forecast has the Seminoles among the nation's top 12 teams.

Column: How can Carson Beck be so effective nine months after major elbow surgery?

Sep 19, 2025

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Column: How can Carson Beck be so effective nine months after major elbow surgery?

During the FSU bye week, we got a look at players across college football. And it's clear Carson Beck is back after a significant injury.

Column: A long look at what's making football fun again

Sep 16, 2025

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Column: A long look at what's making football fun again

Gus Malzahn's fast-paced, physical offense is just part of what appears to be a fun season for FSU football in 2025.

Longtime FSU athletics administrator Jim Curry returns as East Texas A&M AD

Sep 5, 2025

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Longtime FSU athletics administrator Jim Curry returns as East Texas A&M AD

Jim Curry handled helped create NIL education for athletes, handled FSU football scheduling and worked with women's sports teams at FSU.

Column: Saturday was the product of countless tough decisions and investments

Sep 3, 2025

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Column: Saturday was the product of countless tough decisions and investments

From Mike Norvell to FSU administrators - and, yes, you as a fan - an offseason full of tough calls culminates in an upset of Alabama.

Keys to an FSU victory in season opener vs. Alabama

Aug 29, 2025

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Keys to an FSU victory in season opener vs. Alabama

The Osceola staff takes a look at critical storylines in Saturday's game and keys to an FSU win.

How to maximize your FSU vs. Alabama weekend

Aug 28, 2025

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How to maximize your FSU vs. Alabama weekend

Why the mobile ticketing, parking process is important (do it now). What to do on Friday in Tallahassee and pregame around Doak.

Column: Odell unfiltered, as always, on his love of FSU, Bowden, Norvell, 2025 team

Aug 24, 2025

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Column: Odell unfiltered, as always, on his love of FSU, Bowden, Norvell, 2025 team

Odell Haggins shares his raw emotions on his life-long love of FSU football, coaches and how recruiting has evolved through the decades.