The NoleSports Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams discuss all things Florida State athletics. Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams discuss all things Florida State athletics. Kassim opens the episode with a big announcement about his future. See where the FSU beat reporter is headed for the next step in his career. Kassim and Williams talk all things FSU football, including a look at the final Tour of Duty winter workout session which was open to the media Thursday morning. The FSU beat reporters preview the second-round ACC matchup for the women's team against Wake Forest at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and look at their path to a potential ACC Tournament Championship. The men's basketball wraps up its regular season against rival Miami at home at 4 p.m. Saturday. The Seminoles need to win the ACC Tournament next week to have a chance to qualify for the NCAA Tournament. Kassim and Williams also discuss the hot start to the baseball season for the Seminoles, who are 11-0 for the first time since the 2019 team. FSU is coming off another big offensive output and a strong pitching output from Conner Whittaker. The Seminoles softball team is coming off a 6-5 loss to Jacksonville Sunday at Rattler Field and will look to bounce back at the FGCU Spring Break Classic in Fort Myers. FSU head coach Lonni Alameda delivered a strong message about her team this week. You can subscribe to NoleSports Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.

Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams discuss all things Florida State athletics. Kassim and Williams talk all things FSU football, including the 12 players for the Seminoles at the NFL Scouting Combine this weekend, as a look ahead to the Tour of Duty workout open to the media next Thursday. The FSU beat reporters also look back at the start of the baseball season for the Seminoles, who are 7-0 for the first time since the 2019 team. James Tibbs III is off to a roaring start, while the pitching has been strong and local Tallahassee natives Jaxson West (Chiles) and Drew Faurot (Florida High) are excelling following transfers to FSU. The Seminoles softball team is coming off a 6-0 showing in the Dugout Classic but had to cancel a trip to Eugene, Oregon this weekend due to weather. They will play Jacksonville at noon Sunday at Rattler Field. Kassim and Williams also discuss both FSU men's and women's basketball and the path to the NCAA Tournament for both teams. FSU women's basketball hoops travel to Louisville on Thursday for an important game in the standings, while the men's team travels to play Georgia Tech on Saturday. You can subscribe to NoleSports Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.

Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State athletics. Kassim and Williams talk all things FSU football, including the 10 players whom they are looking forward to watching during spring practices which start March 19, as well as looking ahead to the EA Sports College Football 25 game. The FSU beat reporters also look back at the Clearwater Invitational where the Seminoles softball team played three top-20 ranked teams and saw some struggles in the circle. They then talk about how Opening Weekend went for baseball, the pitching rotation and preview the weekend series against Western Carolina. Kassim and Williams also discuss both FSU women's basketball and the path to the NCAA Tournament for both teams. FSU women's basketball hoops host Boston College on Thursday, while the men's team travels to play Clemson on Saturday. You can subscribe to NoleSports Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.

Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State athletics. Kassim and Williams talk all things FSU football, including the final newcomer availabilities, the spring practice schedule and stadium renovations at Doak Campbell. The FSU beat reporters also look at the Clearwater Invitational where the Seminoles softball team will play four top-20 ranked teams following a 4-1 start on opening weekend. They then talk about Opening Day for baseball, pitching rotation, lineup construction and an upcoming feature on Jacob Marlowe, who had open heart surgery in October. Kassim and Williams also discuss both FSU women's basketball which is coming off an exciting double-overtime loss to No. 12 Notre Dame and a look at what's next for men's basketball after its fifth loss in seven games. You can subscribe to NoleSports Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.

Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State athletics. This episode is a little different than usual episodes, as Kassim and Williams open the segment talking about legendary FSU baseball coach Mike Martin's death on Wednesday. Martin died after a long battle with dementia. The FSU beat reporters look at the legacy of Martin and his impacts on the city of Tallahassee during his 47-year FSU career, including 40 years as the head coach. They then talk about softball and its Garnet & Gold Scrimmage scheduled for Saturday before dwelling on newcomer availabilities on Tuesday and Thursday introducing seven new additions to the Seminoles' football roster for the 2024 season. Kassim and Williams also briefly discuss a sit down with Athletics Director Michael Alford with an update on some of the stadium renovations. You can subscribe to NoleSports Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.

Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State athletics. FSU football now knows its full schedule for the upcoming 2024 season. Coming off a 13-1 season last year, is the schedule favorable for the Seminoles to contend for the 12-team College Football Playoff? Kassim and Williams predict the FSU schedule game-by-game. They also discussed FSU basketball. The men's basketball team is fresh off a dominant win over Syracuse on the road Tuesday. The Seminoles have won six of their last seven and eight of their last 10. FSU hosts No. 4 UNC at 2 p.m. Saturday (ESPN). You can subscribe to NoleSports Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.

Welcome back to the NoleSports Podcast! Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football, men's and women's basketball, as well as FSU softball and baseball, which are poised to kick off their seasons in less than a month. Kassim and Williams discuss the importance of FSU football retaining Mike Norvell and more about the crazy 72-hour period where he was reportedly in the mix for the Alabama head coach position. They also discuss the sanctions against FSU, the recruiting class and transfer portal class. Then they discuss the FSU women's and men's basketball teams, as well as a look at softball. You can subscribe to NoleSports Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.

Welcome back to the NoleSports Podcast and Orange Bowl week! Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football, women's soccer, as well as men's and women's basketball. Kassim and Williams discuss the No. 5 Seminoles matchup against No. 6 Georgia in the Orange Bowl, along with the snub from the College Football Playoff committee and its ramifications. The writers also look back at FSU women's soccer National Championship clinched on Dec. 4 and share thoughts about the season.

Welcome back to the NoleSports Podcast and Orange Bowl week! Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football, women's soccer, as well as men's and women's basketball. Kassim and Williams discuss the No. 5 Seminoles matchup against No. 6 Georgia in the Orange Bowl, along with the snub from the College Football Playoff committee and its ramifications. The writers also look back at FSU women's soccer National Championship clinched on Dec. 4 and share thoughts about the season.

Welcome to the NoleSports Podcast and ACC Championship week! Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football, women's soccer, volleyball and men's and women's basketball. Kassim and Williams discuss the No. 4 Seminoles matchup against No. 14 Louisville in the ACC Championship Game, with a spot in the College Football Playoffs on the line. In soccer, the women take on Clemson in a rematch of the ACC Tournament Championship game, this time in the semifinal of the NCAA Women's College Cup on Friday. The winner advances to the College Cup final vs. the winner of BYU/Stanford. The volleyball team is co-ACC Champions and a No. 6 seed and will face TCU in Fayetteville, Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament First Round.

Welcome to the NoleSports Podcast and Miami week! Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football, women's soccer, and men's and women's basketball. Kassim and Williams discuss the No. 4 Seminoles matchup against North Alabama. In soccer, the women take on Texas A&M in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. Men's and women's basketball take on rival Florida at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday.

Welcome to the NoleSports Podcast and Miami week! Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football, women's soccer, and men's and women's basketball. Sun Sentinel Hurricane beat reporter Adam Lichtenstein joins the show to discuss the matchup between the No. 4 Seminoles (9-0, 7-0 ACC) and rival Miami (6-3, 2-3) at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium. FSU clinched a spot in the ACC Championship game with a win over Pittsburgh last week and look to finish the regular season undefeated. In soccer, the women play Morehead State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. Men's basketball plays Kennesaw State to open its season and the No. 18 women's basketball team plays a national game against No. 11 Tennessee on Thursday.

Welcome to the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football, women's soccer, and men's and women's basketball. The No. 4 Seminoles (8-0, 6-0 ACC) and Pittsburgh (2-6, 1-3) will face off in Pittsburgh. FSU clinches a spot in the ACC Championship game with a win. In soccer, the women play in the ACC Tournament this week, opening against Pittsburgh in the Semifinals in Cary, N.C. Finally, men's and women's basketball close out their preseason with exhibition games this week. The women played Clayton State on Wednesday and the men will face Valdosta State at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Welcome to the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football, women's soccer, as well as men's and women's basketball. The No. 4 Seminoles (7-0, 5-0 ACC) and Wake Forest (4-3, 1-3) will face off at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. at noon Saturday. (Broadcast: ABC). In soccer, the women's soccer team is positioned to have a chance to clinch the ACC regular season championship with a victory over NC State at home Thursday. Finally, men's and women's basketball open their preseason with exhibition games this week. The women play Flagler at 6 p.m. Thursday and the men play Flager as well at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Welcome to the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football and women's soccer. The No. 4 Seminoles (6-0, 4-0 ACC) take on Duke (5-1, 2-0) are scheduled to face off at Doak Campbell Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. (Broadcast: ABC). In soccer, the women's soccer team is positioned to have a chance to clinch the ACC regular season championship with matches against No. 17 Pittsburgh and Duke this week.

Welcome to Seminole Script. Seminole Script is recorded each Wednesday following the second practice of the week and will be accompanied by a Seminole Script Roundtable. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football, including final thoughts on last week's win against Virginia Tech., a glimpse into Tuesday and Wednesday practices and a look ahead to Saturday's game against Syracuse. The No. 4 Seminoles (5-0, 3-0 ACC) and Orange (4-2, 0-2) are scheduled to face off at Doak Campbell Stadium at noon p.m. Saturday. (Broadcast: ABC). Kassim and Williams share their final thoughts on Virginia Tech and look ahead to this week's game in the roundtable below. They also look at the men's and women's basketball teams, as well as the No. 1 women's soccer big-time matchup with Notre Dame this week. The roundtable can be found here: https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/fsu/football/2023/10/12/fsu-football-ehsan-kassim-jack-williams-predict-syracuse-game/71114864007/

The 2023 NFL Draft is here. While it's likely to be a slow one for Florida State Seminoles' fans, FSU beat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams discuss Jammie Robinson's draft stock. They also look at FAMU's Isaiah Land. Kassim and Williams also discuss FSU softball's big victory over rival Florida as well as at atmosphere at the game, which was electric. They then talk about the upcoming road trip for FSU baseball, as first-year head coach Link Jarrett returns to South Bend, Indiana for the first time since leaving Notre Dame to take the Seminoles' coaching job. Finally, Kassim and Williams discuss an upcoming draft-related project Williams and preps reporter Liam Rooney are working on involving local high school football players.

Florida State football wrapped up its spring practice scheduled on Monday. The Seminoles played their Garnet & Gold Spring Showcase on Saturday inside Doak Campbell Stadium. FSU beat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams rejuvenated the NoleSports Podcast to introduce viewers to Williams, who moves up from covering prep sports for the Democrat. Kassim and Williams also discuss the spring showcase in detail, including a closer look at the quarterback play and awarding offensive MVP, defensive MVP and best freshman. They also discussed news Williams broke last week about a local high school joining FSU football next August in Ireland for a football game. Finally, Kassim and Williams introduce Liam Rooney, the new prep sports reporter for the Democrat. His first day was Monday, but he was attending in Doak for the Spring Showcase.

The Florida State football season has come to an end. FSU beat writers Carter Karels and Ehsan Kassim recorded another edition of the NoleSports Podcast to discuss the Seminoles' 35-32 win over Oklahoma in the Cheez-It Bowl on Thursday. Karels and Kassim gave their biggest takeaways from the game before talking about a variety of topics, including the season as a whole, the upcoming NFL Draft decisions for multiple FSU players and what 2023 could look like. Later, they discussed the Seminole men and women's basketball teams. Karels also talked about his viral tweet and unusual Cheez-It Bowl experience.

It's time to recap the Florida State 2023 recruiting class and the early signing period. FSU beat writers Carter Karels and Ehsan Kassim talked about the Seminoles officially adding 22 players (15 high school, six transfers and one JUCO) at the beginning of the three-day window Wednesday. Our discussion covered some big-picture takeaways about the class, the top players from the group and specific three-star signees that we like. Then, Karels and Kassim looked forward to the 2024 class before talking about some of their upcoming stories.