In case you were hiding under a rock, I'll start with FSU landing the highest-ranked recruit in its recruiting class on Sunday afternoon. FSU landed a commitment from cornerback Chauncey Kennon, who chose the Noles over Florida, Miami, and Georgia.
BREAKING: 5⭐️ CB Chauncey Kennon commits to Florida State.
— Nick Wilson (@NickWilsonUSAT) July 6, 2025
Kennon, the top-ranked corner in Florida, picked the ‘Noles over Florida, Miami and Georgia.
STORY: https://t.co/m3UUETuT8F pic.twitter.com/Xq43ccUvf3
Miami flipped an FSU legacy cornerback from Michigan, but FSU got the best cornerback in Florida the next day.
FSU has the No. 11 recruiting class nationally, with several targets expected to announce their decisions over the next week.
The vitriol between Alabama and FSU may get to a fever pitch by the time the two teams play at the end of August. The Thomas Castellanos interview from a couple of weeks ago got the attention of two former Alabama players, AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson. They went on to unknowingly prove the point Castellanos was making in his interview.
Also, one Alabama website doesn't believe Castellanos will NOT pose any threat to the Alabama defense.
Former FSU baseball standout Cam Smith has been on an absolute TEAR over the past month. He's batting .286 with seven home runs and 39 RBI after only appearing in 32 minor league games after leaving FSU.
Cam Smith last 20 games:
— Astros Future (@AstrosFuture) July 5, 2025
.395 BA/.443 OBP/.630 SLG, 5 2B, 3B, 4 HR, 19 RBI, 204 wRC+
Aircraft carrier! #Astros #BuiltForThis pic.twitter.com/ZCmtcu9CPp
Former FSU baseball player Cal Raleigh continues to assault baseballs. He'll be an All-Star and will participate in the HR Derby during the All-Star Break.
CAL RALEIGH AGAIN!!!
— MLB (@MLB) July 4, 2025
A CAREER-HIGH 35 HOMERS FOR BIG DUMPER 💪 pic.twitter.com/yowhkV25vk
I wrote about former FSU standout baseball pitcher Parker Messick a few weeks ago and he continues to prove me right. He's been mowing down the competition at every level in the minors and deserves a shot to play in the majors! Here is the statline from his latest outing. That's pure dominance!
Cleveland #Guardians 24yr old LHP prospect Parker Messick was dealing today for Columbus striking out 9 Toledo batters over seven scoreless innings of work on just three hits!
— Guardians Prospective (@CleGuardPro) July 6, 2025
Line - 7.0(IP) 3H 0R 0ER 1BB 9SO
(88 Pitches 62 Strikes)
Messick induced 16 swings and misses. His… pic.twitter.com/7fO3FiEUj4
Former FSU basketball standout for Leonard Hamilton has inked a deal after getting drafted in the second-round by the Washington Wizards.
Jamir Watkins, a former All-ACC selection, is part of a young group the Washington Wizards hope to develop going forward. He averaged 18.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.2 steals during his senior season at Florida State.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 6, 2025
What an honor for CoachA!
Coacha will become just the second female from Florida State to be inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame👏👏👏https://t.co/twIfzIIqTD
— Florida State Softball 🥎 (@FSU_Softball) June 28, 2025
Congrats to Lottie on a big win as an amateur!
Congratulations, Lottie! The 2025
— FSU Golf (@FSUGolf) July 6, 2025
LET Women’s Irish Open Champion as an amateur with a score of -21 (271)⛳️🏆 pic.twitter.com/qenlIzukFs