Defensive Tackle Depth

As FSU fans we all understand the importance of the defense and how it must get improved fast in order to be the ACC Champion. Arguably the most important position on any defense is the DT. These huge athletes keep OL occupied so they don't get to the linebackers and the great ones disrupt plays at the line of scrimmage. The NFL pays huge dollars to these beasts for just this very reason and FSU has supplied many great ones over the years. It would appear that Florida State has some good ones coming back and just in the nick of time.

The DT rotation will be:

Moses McCray (Junior this fall) 6'2" 300lbs

Jacobbi McDaniel (Sophomore this fall) 6'0" expected to be no less than 285lbs by start of season.

Everett Dawkins (RS Sophomore this fall) 6'2" expected to be 285lbs by start of the season.

There are some DE on the roster that can be put at DT as well and they are:

Demonte McAllister (RS Freshman this fall) he was injured during his freshman year and I believe FSU red-shirted him but not absolutely 100% sure on this. 6'3" 263 lbs. We should find out by the spring what FSU's intentions are with this kid. He was as highly regarded out of high school as Jacobbi was. He will be special.

Incoming Recruits that are DT or can play both DT and DE. These kids will see the field this year and have to make significant contributions.

Damien Jacobs(Freshman) 6'3" 294lbs. He is the typical DT prospect that FSU will now look for and that is BIG, BIG, and BIG. FSU will not compromise Size, Strength, physical, and athletic ability at the DT anymore and they shouldn't have too. He will be a beast. Rumor has it he is mean and has a chip on his shoulder.

Darious Cummings (Freshman) 6'3" and is already at 270lbs. Florida State told him what they want their new DE to be at (270) and he is there. This allows him to play inside at DT if need as well.

Anthony McCloud (RS Sophomore JC Transfer) 6'3" 295lbs. Another typical DT recruit that fits FSU's new mold. He is already enrolled and is participating in the NEW AND IMPROVED Strength and Conditioning program. He will be a beast.

Here are some others recruited but one will definitely be red shirted and I expect the other one too due to his short time playing American Football. Both will contribute significantly just not this upcoming season.

Cameron Erving 6'5" 285lbs. Will easily be 310lbs by the time he sees the field after his RS Year.

Bjoern Werner 6'4" 264lbs. He can get to 290lbs if FSU wants him for DT but I expect him to stay around 275Lbs and stay at DE but he could contribute at both. He is from Germany and has limited American Football time but he is physical and is a beast so the red shirt may not be given to him.

Expected DT Starters (Denoted by *) and Rotation with some emergency players as well.

Moses McCray *
Jacobbi McDaniel *
Everette Dawkins
Anthony Mcloud
Damien Jacobs

Emergency DT
Darious Cummings
Demonte McAllister

I give the DT a grade of (B) going into the Spring. It would be nice to have two more on the roster above 6'0" and 300lbs for more depth. FSU may add one more prior to the season starting in Junior College DT Charles Deas who is 6'5" 315lbs. He needs to finish his Associates Degree and I haven't heard any word on his progress.

FSU Update

Here are some tidbits of information concerning FSU Football:

FINALLY: FSU concedes to the NCAA and forfeits 12 Football Wins and a Track National Championship. This should have been done long ago and is another huge sign FSU Football is moving forward to the future.

Offensive Coordinator James Coley and Passing Game Coordinator Lawrence Dawsey were recognized by Rivals as one of the best 25 recruiters in College Football. I would personally add Jimbo Fisher to that list but it didn't include any head coaches.

ACC Schedule was released and Florida State's schedule is listed below. Conference Games of note are:

Boise State @ Virginia Tech 9/6 Labor Day Night
LSU @ North Carolina 9/4
Florida State @ Oklahoma 9/11
Georgia Tech @ Kansas 9/11
Miami @ Ohio State 9/11
Virginia @ USC 9/11
Clemson @ Auburn 9/18
BYU @ Florida State 9/18
Maryland @ West Virginia 9/18
Cincinnati @ NC State 9/18
Wake Forest @ Stanford 9/18
Alabama @ Duke 9/18
Miami @ Pittsburgh 9/23
North Carolina @ Rutgers 9/25
Notre Dame @ Boston College 10/2
South Carolina @ Clemson 11/27
Florida @ Florida State 11/27
Georgia Tech @ Georgia 11/27
South Florida @ Miami 11/27

There are other out of conference games but these are the best match ups.

GO NOLES and GO ACC in these match ups!

FSU War Party (A Must See)

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2010 Official Schedule

Sept. 4 SAMFORD TBA
Sept. 11 at Oklahoma TBA
Sept. 18 BYU TBA
Sept. 25 WAKE FOREST TBA
Oct. 2 at Virginia TBA
Oct. 9 at Miami TBA
Oct. 16 BOSTON COLLEGE TBA
Oct. 23 Open
Oct. 28 at NC State (Thurs.) 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 6 NORTH CAROLINA TBA
Nov. 13 CLEMSON TBA
Nov. 20 at Maryland TBA
Nov. 27 FLORIDA

Note: I have started the 2011 Commitment list which already has 4 players. Rivals has not yet ranked 2011 players. Once they do I will update their ranking.

National Signing Day (Whew!.....its Over!)

Well it feels like the Cat 5 Hurricane just left and we are scrambling to see what we still have. First I really have to give New Head Coach Jimbo Fisher major credit. His task of hiring a new coaching staff, changing processes, and recruiting I have to give his effort an A+. The results we will see but he has proven that FSU will not be out-worked.

The 2010 Recruiting Class is:

Chad Abrams DB 6-0 183 - 5.7 Lakeland, FL
Terrence Brooks DB 5-10 165 - 5.7 Dunnellon, FL
Darious Cummings DE 6-2 245 4.8 5.8 Titusville, FL
Greg Dent ATH 6-0 180 - 5.8 Belle Glade, FL
Cameron Erving DT 6-5 285 - 5.6 Moultrie, GA
Dan Foose OL 6-6 310 - 5.6 Paramus, NJ
Christian Green ATH 6-2 200 4.46 5.9 Tampa, FL
Jarred Haggins ATH 6-0 175 - 5.7 Lakeland, FL
Mike Harris DB 6-0 185 - 5.8 Torrance, CA
Damien Jacobs DT 6-3 294 5.1 5.6 Houma, LA
De'Joshua Johnson WR 5-11 150 - 5.8 Pahokee, FL
Christian Jones LB 6-4 220 - 6.1 Winter Park, FL
Lamarcus Joyner DB 5-8 166 4.53 6.1 Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jeff Luc LB 6-1 230 4.67 6.0 Port St. Lucie, FL
Anthony McCloud DT 6-3 295 - 5.5 Fulton, MS
Holmes Onwukaife LB 6-3 220 4.51 5.7 Cedar Park, TX
Tank Sessions TE 6-5 230 4.79 5.6 Decatur, GA
Kenny Shaw WR 6-0 160 4.5 5.9 Orlando, FL
Debrale Smiley RB 6-0 235 4.65 5.6 Fulton, MS
Telvin Smith LB 6-3 196 - 5.8 Valdosta, GA
Clint Trickett QB 6-2 175 4.82 5.6 Tallahassee, FL
Will Tye TE 6-3 230 - 5.6 Salisbury, CT
Bjoern Werner DT 6-4 264 - 5.6 Salisbury, CT

Committed but no LOI yet

Nigel Terrell LB 6-2 215 4.46 5.6 Pelham, AL

FSU Recruiting Class is Ranked #6 by ESPN and #10 by Rivals which means absolutley nothing.

The Bell Cows of this class

Lamarcus Joyner
Christian Jones
Jeff Luc
Christian Green

The players that FSU needs to be successful to win (not counting the the Bell Cows)

Darious Cummings
Anthony McCloud
Mike Harris
Damien Jacobs
Telvin Smith
Will Tye
it is really all of them but I am highlighting these guys due to the position, but it is time for the recruits to pan out and produce as a whole and it looks like Jimbo has got kids that will do it.

FSU did take a couple lumps today as 2 recruits I thought would be Seminoles selected other schools:

Corey Lemonier DE 6-4 223 5.06 6.0 Hialeah, FL went to Auburn
Demar Dorsey DB 6-1 175 - 5.8 Lauderdale Lakes, FL went to Michigan

Go Noles!

Fisher is the Man!

More changes at FSU and the fans are responding including this one who will join the Seminole Boosters and put my money where my mouth is. Go Noles!

Revival Signs

Telvin Smith

Telvin Smith Confirms he will sign with FSU