On The Bench: An FSU football podcast network

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Come for the Florida State football and recruiting news, stay for the nonsense.

  1. 18h ago

    Mailbag: AD Search, Coaching Candidates, Roster Issues and More

    This week's second episode of On The Bench features a wide-ranging FSU mailbag. The guys answers questions from the listeners about the latest on Florida State's athletic director search, what a new leadership structure could look like, and how Mike Norvell's future could factor into the process. The conversation also focuses on Tony White's struggling defense, the possibility of Jimbo Fisher returning, and a rundown of potential head coaching candidates. The group also examine Florida State's roster construction and why the Seminoles continue to have personnel issues. The episode wraps up with a look at Luke Loucks' aggressive approach to building FSU basketball. (0:00) - Intro(1:49) - Latest on FSU's AD Search and Athletic Department Structure(10:45) - Mike Norvell or Tony White: Who Goes First?(16:39) - Is a Jimbo Fisher Return Actually Possible?(22:13) - Breaking Down Potential FSU Head Coaching Candidates(33:18) - Who Would Be the Ideal Next Head Coach?(41:40) - FSU's Best and Worst Roster Values(50:34) - FSU's Biggest Roster Construction Problems(57:22) - Adding Legends From FSU's National Championship Teams(1:09:47) - FSU Basketball, Luke Loucks, and the Future of the Tucker Center You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

  2. 4d ago

    Reviewing FSU’s loss at Alabama and where things stand through three games

    Florida State fell to 1-2 after a 50-36 loss at Alabama despite jumping out to a strong start and producing its best offensive performance of the season. The On The Bench trio of Chris Nee, John Evans, and Kolby Crawford break down why FSU's defense struggled to slow the Crimson Tide's offense and whether the problems are rooted more in personnel or coaching.  The discussion also covers encouraging signs from the offense and Sam Singleton's injury. The guys looked ahead at the remaining schedule and close with the latest on recruiting and the athletic director search. (0:00) - Intro(6:24) - What’s Wrong With FSU’s Defense: Coaching or Personnel?(12:53) - Ashton Daniels and the Offense Show Improvement(22:32) - Quarter-Season Check-In: Where Does FSU Stand?(28:00) - Breaking Down the Rest of FSU’s Schedule(38:01) - What Should FSU’s Defensive Front Look Like?(40:40) - Recruiting Updates(43:46) - Latest on FSU’s Athletic Director Search(46:07) - Final Thoughts and Looking Ahead You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

  3. 6d ago

    Instant React: Alabama 50, FSU 36 - 10th straight road loss

    Florida State suffered its 10th straight road loss in a 50-36 defeat at No. 10 Alabama on Saturday evening. For FSU, Ashton Daniels finished 17-of-29 for 377 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and three interceptions. He had 13 rushes for seven yards and a pair of touchdowns. Duce Robinson had six receptions on eight targets for 135 yards and a score. Alabama out-gained FSU, 567-to-471, on the day. Keelon Russell was 23-of-30 for 320 passing yards and three passing touchdowns, while adding three rushes for 56 yards and a score. The Crimson Tide rushed for 247 yards on the day and scored three total rushing touchdowns. The X's and Noles crew gives their instant reaction to the loss with a breakdown of the game. (0:00) - Intro(4:45) - Alabama’s Talent Advantage Takes Over(9:23) - Is Tony White’s Job in Jeopardy?(12:53) - Breaking Down FSU’s Offensive Game Plan(17:04) - FSU Had Chances, But Couldn’t Finish(21:10) - FSU Defense Gets Gashed(27:48) - What Positives Can FSU Take From Alabama?(33:00) - Can FSU Keep Fighting Through the Season?(35:02) - Looking Ahead to Central Arkansas and Virginia You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

  4. Sep 17

    FSU at No. 10 Alabama Preview: What it means for Mike Norvell, Key Matchups, & Score Predictions

    Florida State returns from the bye week with a massive challenge on the road against No. 10 Alabama. The guys break down how the Crimson Tide have changed since FSU's upset win last season and what Ashton Daniels and the Seminoles' offense must do to have a chance in Tuscaloosa. Plus, we give our score predictions and examine what Saturday's result could mean for Mike Norvell as pressure continues to build around the program. (0:00) - Intro(5:20) - Florida State’s Mindset Entering Tuscaloosa(10:17) - Ashton Daniels and the Offense(13:44) - Key Matchups(24:05) - Breaking Down Alabama’s Defense(31:21) - Path to an Upset(43:30) - Score Predictions(55:20) - What this game means for Mike Norvell(1:04:48) - Final Thoughts You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

  5. Sep 14

    FSU fires AD Michael Alford: What it means for Mike Norvell & the future of the football program

    Florida State decided to fire Athletic Director Michael Alford on Monday morning, and the On The Bench crew of Chris Nee, Kolby Crawford, and John Evans break down why the move happened and what comes next for FSU. Brendan Sonnone and Zach Blostein also joined the conversation. The guys discuss the decisions that led Florida State to this point, including roster spending, NIL strategy, the delayed construction of the football front office, and organizational misalignment. They also examine President Richard McCullough’s comments and what they could signal about a more business and revenue-focused approach for FSU’s next athletic director. (0:00) - Intro (2:12) - Why Florida State Fired Michael Alford (9:03) - How FSU’s Athletic Department Fell Behind (22:20) - John Garrett Hire & FSU’s Front Office Problems (38:10) - What Richard McCullough’s Comments Mean (47:06) - Potential Candidates to Replace Michael Alford (55:03) - What Alford’s Firing Means for Mike Norvell (1:08:32) - FSU’s Roster Spending & Construction Problems (1:13:58) - Most Important Trait for FSU’s Next AD (1:20:30) - Potential Candidates to Replace Mike Norvell (1:27:09) - Final Thoughts You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

  6. Sep 9

    What Went Wrong for Florida State vs. SMU?

    Florida State is 1-1 after a frustrating 27-24 loss to SMU. In this episode of On The Bench, Chris Nee, Kolby Crawford, and John Evans take a closer look at what went wrong for the Seminoles. They break down FSU's inability to capitalize on four takeaways, the lack of a consistent passing game with Ashton Daniels, offensive line concerns, defensive breakdowns in the secondary, and a pass rush that has struggled to generate pressure. The discussion also highlights some early bright spots, including Ousmane Kromah, Samuel Singleton Jr., Ashlynd Barker and the linebacker group, before looking at what the loss means for Mike Norvell with a difficult stretch of the schedule approaching. Plus, the guys debate potential offensive line changes and wrap up with the latest recruiting updates from the weekend. (0:00) - Intro (1:28) - FSU-SMU Recap & Biggest Takeaways (5:05) - Explosive Plays & Third-Down Problems (10:03) - Missed Opportunities & Special Teams Mistakes (12:38) - FSU’s Week 1 Concerns Carry Over (19:09) - Is It the Defensive System or Personnel? (27:12) - FSU’s Pass Rush Problems (30:03) - Ashton Daniels & Florida State’s Passing Game (37:30) - Looking Ahead at FSU’s Difficult Schedule (42:07) - Should FSU Make Changes on Defense? (45:44) - Florida State Recruiting Update (52:03) - Final Thoughts You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

  7. Sep 8

    Instant React: FSU falls to No. 19 SMU at home

    Florida State suffered its first loss of the season in a 27-24 defeat to SMU on Monday night in Doak Campbell Stadium. Trey Rowland and Kevin Little, joined by Kolby Crawford mid-episode, break down Florida State's loss to the Mustangs and what it means moving forward. The Seminoles produced a +4 (technically +3, due to the final play of the game) turnover margin but were unable to overcome Kevin Jennings' 430 passing yards. Jennings threw for a trio of touchdowns as the Mustangs out-gained FSU by 261 yards. SMU produced 585 total yards, averaging 8.7 yards per play. The Seminoles averaged 4.9 yards per play with 324 total yards. (0:00) - Instant Reaction: FSU Falls to SMU 27-24 (2:29) - Doak Campbell Power Outage & Stadium Atmosphere (5:10) - Breaking Down Florida State’s Offense (8:30) - Ashton Daniels & FSU’s Passing Problems (14:56) - Offensive Line Changes (19:41) - Fourth-Down Decisions & Mike Norvell’s Play Calling (22:47) - Breaking Down Florida State’s Defense (27:13) - Linebackers & Secondary Takeaways (33:55) - Kolby Crawford Joins From Doak (48:43) - What Does This Loss Mean for the Season? (50:01) - Can FSU Take Anything Positive From the Loss? (55:00) - Final Thoughts

  8. Sep 4

    FSU vs. SMU Preview: Key Matchups, Predictions & What to Watch

    Florida State turns its attention to SMU for a big Labor Day matchup and its first ACC game of the season. We break down Kevin Jennings and the Mustangs’ high-tempo offense, the key matchups on both sides of the ball, what FSU needs to improve after Week 0, and how the Seminoles can attack SMU’s defense. Plus, we discuss the latest Florida State recruiting news and give our score predictions for Monday’s matchup. (0:00) - Intro (3:52) - What SMU Brings Back From 2025 (14:04) - Kevin Jennings & SMU’s Offensive Weapons (21:24) - How SMU’s Offense Will Attack FSU’s Defense (28:58) - Can Florida State Handle SMU’s Tempo? (32:48) - FSU’s Offensive Line vs. SMU’s Defensive Front (36:27) - Breaking Down SMU’s Defense (41:48) - How Can FSU’s Offense Attack SMU? (49:27) - Florida State Football Recruiting Update (55:13) - FSU vs. SMU Score Predictions You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

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