Quantcast
Channel: The Nolecast: Florida State football analysis
Browsing latest articles
Browse All 258 View Live

The Gators are the last big obstacle for FSU bowl eligibility

Bud and Ingram give a brief preview of this strange edition of the historic rivalry between the Noles and Gators. We also give our predictions for the game. Brought to you by Louisiana Hot Sauce and...

View Article



Instant Reaction - FSU Wins 5 Straight over UF

Ingram Smith reviews FSU's 5th straight victory over Univ. of Florida.

View Article

Jimbo Fisher Presser 11-27

Jimbo Fisher addresses rumors about Texas A&M.

View Article

Jimbo Limbo

The Jimbo Fisher/Texas A&M rumors have reached a fever pitch. Bud and Ingram discuss what Jimbo could be leaving behind at FSU, and what could be waiting for him at TAMU. The end of this drama is...

View Article

A conversation with Mike, the fan ejected for asking Jimbo Fisher a question

Bud caught up with Mike Tomkiewicz, the fan who was pushed and ejected from the Jimbo Fisher Call-In Show for asking Fisher the only question of the night at Texas A&M.

View Article


Bye Coach

Jimbo Fisher’s departure is all but completed. Bud and Ingram analyze the frustrating chain of events that led FSU and Fisher to this current state, discuss the farcical nature of CJF’s final week, and...

View Article

Bullet dodged

In what might have been the last good opportunity for a school to take Jimbo Fisher and his outrageous contract as his program was heading south, Texas A&M came through for Florida State.

View Article

The latest on FSU's pursuit of Willie Taggart

Ingram and Bud discuss the most recent advancements in FSU’s coaching search as the reality of FSU head coach Willie Taggart becomes more and more tangible. Stay tuned throughout the coming hours for...

View Article


Gottttt Heeeeeeem: Willie Taggart to FSU instant reaction

Florida State landed its No. 1 target, flipping Oregon coach Willie Taggart to Tallahassee. Bud quickly explains why he was so highly coveted.

View Article


Head Coach Willie Taggart

With a collective sigh of relief, FSU’s part in the 2017 coaching carousel is over. The Noles are huge winners. We’ve already explained to y’all why separating from Jimbo was a good thing. Now we get...

View Article

Willie Taggart owned his opening presser. Hear it and Bud's reaction here.

Willie Taggart said all the right things at his opening press conference at Florida State.

View Article

Willie Taggart Update - Recruiting and Coaching Hires

Coach Taggart is doing very well in salvaging #Tribe18. Bud and Ingram take you through every recruitment of note at this point. We explore FSU’s potential coaching staff also. Brought to you by...

View Article

A very important weekend for #Tribe18

Early signing day period is coming quickly and FSU needs to do some maneuvering to salvage #Tribe18. Bud and Ingram discuss how they look to be in good shape to do so. Also, listener questions are...

View Article


FSU Signing Period preview so good it's almost a review too

Bud Elliott and Ingram Smith give a quick, but up-to-date preview of FSU's Early Signing Period prospects.

View Article

Recapping FSU's early signing period and coaching moves

Willie Taggart took a tough situation and did his best- which was excellent. Bud and Ingram’s comprehensive breakdown of FSU’s recruiting after the inaugural Early Signing Period is here. Also we have...

View Article


What to know about FSU v. Southern Miss: Bowl Preview

Bud Elliott previews the Florida State v. Southern Miss Independence Bowl.

View Article

Bowl recap, Deion, and post-Christmas mailbag

Bud and Ingram recap the Independence Bowl game, discuss what Deion Sanders’s role is in the future of FSU, and answer listener questions. Brought to you by Louisiana Hot Sauce and Madison Social Rate...

View Article


2018 New Year mailbag and FSU program update

We have updates in the coaching hunt for Willie Taggart’s staff, recruiting updates from the Under Armor game, and we answer a very important question about how high school players are recruited....

View Article

Willie's new DC, Noles to the draft, and Army game updates

FSU has their new defensive coordinator, Bud updates us on his knowledge from the Army game, and we say goodbye to a few Noles who are headed to the draft. All that and more on this Nolecast! Brought...

View Article

The start of #Tribe18’s home stretch

Bud and Ingram discuss the beginning of the final recruiting push before National Signing Day, break down some of Harlon Barnett’s scheme, discuss a new, you Offensive Coordinator candidate, and more....

View Article

Willie Taggart’s coaching staff is complete and early predictions for the...

The first Willie Taggart coaching staff at FSU is complete. Bud and Ingram run down any of the coaches we haven’t covered yet. We also discuss the newly released FSU football schedule for 2018. Brought...

View Article


#Tribe18 is two weeks away

Bud and Ingram give a comprehensive breakdown of what FSU is looking to get in their 2018 football recruiting class. Tons of analysis and commentary about #Tribe18 ahead! Brought to you by Louisiana...

View Article


One last visit weekend before NSD 2018

National Signing Day 2018 is almost here, and FSU has one more big opportunity to sway the hearts and minds of a bunch of high school football players. Bud and Ingram discuss who those players are, as...

View Article

Predictions for FSU’s 2018 National Signing Day

Good news for Noles fans as Bud and Ingram recap the last round of weekend visits before NSD 2018 and give their predictions for the makeup of #Tribe18's class. Brought to you by Louisiana Hot Sauce...

View Article

The Definitive #Tribe18 Analysis

Bud and Ingram provide a comprehensive breakdown of #Tribe18 with profiles of each recruit, what to expect from them as a Nole, and grading the class as a whole. Brought to you by Louisiana Hot Sauce...

View Article


The Mother of All Mailbag Shows: Part 1

This is part one of a three-part series answering every question you desire about FSU Football. Way too early preseason polls, one basketball question, new insight into Willie Taggart’s coaching...

View Article

The Mother of All Mailbag Shows: Part 2

This is part two of a three-part series answering every question you desire about FSU Football. We answer questions like if running a spread offense help the defense defend against the spread, how will...

View Article

The Mother of All Mailbag Shows: Part 3

This is part three of a three-part series answering every question you desire about FSU Football. We answer questions like concerning what a good first season for Willie Taggart will look like, which...

View Article

Recruiting, #TheChase, and an evolution in the NFL

Bud and Ingram take listener questions concerning how FSU’s new social media presence is working, what recruiting was like in the Jimbo years, if recruiting rankings translate to AP poll rankings, and...

View Article



Answering questions about the new, emergent 2019 recruiting cycle

Bud and Ingram answer questions on how many players will be in #Tribe19, how will FSU recruit QBs of 2019, is Jameis recruiting for Jimbo, and much more! Brought to you by Louisiana Hot Sauce...

View Article

Basketball, Baseball, and Football. All in one episode

In a special occasion for the show, Bud and Ingram discuss both basketball and baseball on this episode along with a heaping portion of football recruiting talk. Also, look for The Nolecast shirts at...

View Article

Spring has sprung with Sweet16 and a revival of spirits in spring ball.

Bud and Ingram discuss FSU basketball’s sweet sixteen berth, Willie Taggart press conference, spring practice, and we introduce a new segment to the show: “Buy or Sell.” Also, look for The Nolecast...

View Article

How much of the culture is Willie changing?

We discuss Willie’s journey to change the culture of FSU’s program, the revolving door of amazing recruits coming to Tallahassee, and play some Buy or Sell! Also, look for The Nolecast shirts at...

View Article


Growing pains in Spring

Bud and Ingram discuss the first spring scrimmage, Willie’s contrasting approach in recruiting to Jimbo, and play Buy or Sell. Also, make sure to attend The Nolecast meet and greet at The Township in...

View Article

FSU lands a QB recruit just before the Spring Game

With only a few days left until the 2018 Spring Game; Bud and Ingram discuss the team’s effectiveness this spring, the birth of the West Coast Noles, and a new QB commitment. Also, make sure to attend...

View Article

Florida State aced the spring game experience test

A spring game doesn't mean much. It's just another practice in the spring for evaluation purposes. But Willie Taggart and FSU managed to reconnect the fanbase and the program in a way that exceeded all...

View Article


The Ultimate 2018 FSU Spring Game Breakdown

In this massive episode, Bud and Ingram discuss every relevant aspect of the spring game. From the recruits that attended, the fans and alumni that showed up, to the play on the field; we give you...

View Article


Post-Spring Mailbag

We are now transitioning from Spring to Summer ball talk. To usher in this new season, Bud and Ingram catch up on all of the listener’s most pressing questions about the spring game, Willie Taggart’s...

View Article

Is the media disrespecting the Noles?

Recruiting updates and listener questions dominate this episode. How seriously to take media top 25s, Willie Taggart’s floor at FSU, and more are all covered. Brought to you by Louisiana Hot Sauce...

View Article

Grabbag: Recruiting in Florida, gambling, transfers

In the 23rd episode of 2018, Bud and Ingram discuss: -Recruiting locally, -The true talent level of the team -Some recruiting updates -The changing NFL -Transfer possibilities and qualifiers -Vegas'...

View Article

Ranking the 8 toughest games on FSU's schedule

Ingram and Bud discuss -Josh Ball news -Vegas lines -Expectations based on those lines -Florida's not used to getting whipped by Georgia -Which games on FSU's schedule are locks? And of the remaining...

View Article


A Slightly Less Than Gold Standard Nolecast

In this episode of the Nolecast: Listener Questions, Buy or Sell and some broader talk about FSU's pursuit of a football only facility. Brought to you by Louisiana Hot Sauce Resolution Home Loans and...

View Article

*Fixed* Softball champs, baseball, and football recruiting

Bud Elliott and Ingram Smith discuss the Seminoles winning the softball world series, the baseball team's blunder after a good season, and answer your football recruiting questions.

View Article


Recruiting Update After First of Summer Camps

Ingram Smith and Bud Elliott return to give their thoughts on Brooks Koepka, news as to the end of the career of Mike Martin, and a complete recruiting recap after first round of summer camps.

View Article

Two New Commitments for the 2019 Class and a Mailbag

In Derick Hunter and Curtis Fann, FSU continues to add meaningful pieces to its 2019 recruiting class. On the other hand, the University of Florida, is not so fortunate

View Article


Nolecast Summer Q & A Part 1

Bud Elliott and Ingram Smith return for another episode of the Nolecast. This part one of two part question and answer series.

View Article

Nolecast Summer Q & A Part 2

Bud Elliott and Ingram Smith return for another episode of the Nolecast. This is part two of a question and answer series.

View Article

Reevaluating FSU's Schedule After Offseason Attrition

Bud and Ingram are back to discuss everything FSU football! This episode of the Nolecast includes talk on Virginia Tech, FSU's schedule compared to Florida and Miami's, and some Buy or Sell!

View Article

The Nolecast Reviews ACC Media Days

Bud and Ingram react to the ACC Kickoff and run through some Buy or Sell!

View Article


Nolecast Previews FSU's SNL Recruiting Event

Bud and Ingram dive deep into FSU recruiting, answer a few Buy or Sell questions and examine the backlash against young kids for not knowing who past great players are - do they deserve blame?

View Article

Browsing latest articles
Browse All 258 View Live




Latest Images