Florida State Seminoles vs. Miami Hurricanes Preview

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One of college football's great rivalries resumes this weekend as the #3 Florida State Seminoles travel to South Florida to face the Miami Hurricanes. Join Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor and Mike Sage as they breakdown the game and offer their picks.

The Florida State Seminoles remain undefeated in win over Virginia

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The Florida State Seminoles improved to 25-0 over the last two seasons with their win over Virginia, while week 11 brought as many questions as answers to the rest of college football. Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor and Mike Sage recap the weekend and provide their insights into the world of college football.

#2 Florida State Seminole vs. Virginia Cavaliers Preview + Week 11 Picks

Ryan Pensy and Mike Sage preview all of the action in Week 11 while Brandon Mellor is north of the border searching for Fred Rouse and Corey Surrency.

Picks are made on Virginia vs. #2 Florida State, #5 Alabama vs. #16 LSU, #7 Kansas State vs. #6 TCU, #14 Ohio State vs. #8 Michigan State and #10 Notre Dame vs. #9 Arizona State.

Does Winston Have 'Jordan'-Like Skills + Week 10 Recap

The Florida State Seminoles remain undefeated after coming back from down 21-0 to Louisville. Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor and Mike Sage break down all of the action and ponder if Jameis Winston has Michael Jordan like DNA.

Plus a full recap of Week 10 action including Auburn's win over Ole Miss and Florida's win over Georgia.

College Football Playoff Week One Rankings + Noles vs. Louisville Preview

The inaugural College Football Playoff rankings are out and Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor and Mike Sage are here to offer their expert advice. Who was left out and who has the most to gain? Those questions and more are answered in this episode of the Shoestring Tackle Podcast.

The guys also preview the #2 Florida State vs. #25 Louisville Thursday night game. Can the Seminoles avoid the upset behind the playmaking abilities of Jameis Winston? The guys make their picks and discuss the addition of Jacques Patrick.

Week 7 Preview - Noles Remain Focused With A Top 5 Battle Looming

What will week seven deliver after a weekend of chaos? Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor and Mike Sage are back to preview the games of the week.

Can Florida State avoid looking ahead to their Top 5 battle with Notre Dame and post an impressive win over Syracuse? What impact will all of the injuries play on the Noles as they head on the road? These topics and more are debated.

Ole Miss vs. Texas A&M, Auburn vs. Mississippi State, TCU vs. Baylor - the guys make their picks for the top games of the week.

Chaos and pandemonium were the calling cards for week six in college football. Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor are back with an all-new Shoestring Tackle Podcast. The guys are joined this week by insider Mike Sage to break down all of the games and to offer his perspective on the Noles win over Wake Forest. How will the injuries to Austin Barron and Rashad Greene impact the Noles longterm?

They also discuss the Ole Miss win over Alabama, and who has the best shot to get back in to playoff hunt after the losses this week.

Finally, the guys discuss the reports out of Buffalo that Jimbo Fisher offered less than flattering assessment of EJ Manuel during the scouting process.

Week 6 Preview: Who Will Come Away Victorious

Week six is underway in the college football season, and Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor are back with an all-new Shoestring Tackle Podcast.

After #2 Oregon fell at home to Arizona, which other undefeated teams will escape this weekend. The guys break down all of the big games including Alabama at Ole Miss, Wake Forest at Florida State, Oklahoma at TCU, LSU at Auburn, Texas A&M at Mississippi State and Stanford at Notre Dame.

Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor are back for an all-new Shoestring Tackle Podcast. The Florida State Seminoles were able to battle adversity and come away with a huge win in overtime over Clemson. Ryan and Brandon discuss the game and the players of the game.

They also discuss the situation surrounding the game and the Friday night suspension of Jameis Winston.

Finally, they close with the upsets in College Football in week four and the teams that could be on the outside looking in for the College Football Playoff.

CFB Week Four Preview - Can The Noles Win Without Jameis?

Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor are back for an all-new Shoestring Tackle Podcast. Breaking news out of Tallahassee as Jameis Winston has been suspended from the first half of the Florida State vs. Clemson game. What is the impact, and can the Noles still find a way to win?
What lessons does the administration at Florida State need to learn in dealing with a crisis situation? We discuss the impacts of the latest mess, plus make picks for week four.

Jameis Winston Suspended For First Half Against Clemson

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Florida State officials suspended reigning Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston for foolish behavior on campus Tuesday.  Below is the statement from Interim President Garnett S. Stokes and Athletic Director Stan Wilcox:

9-17-2014

As the university's most visible ambassadors, student-athletes at Florida State are expected to uphold at all times high standards of integrity and behavior that reflect well upon themselves, their families, coaches, teammates, the Department of Athletics and Florida State University.  Student-athletes are expected to act in a way that reflects dignity and respect for others.

As a result of his comments yesterday, which were offensive and vulgar, Jameis Winston will undergo internal discipline and will be withheld from competition for the first half of the Clemson game.

The University and athletics department will have not further comment on the matter.

Interim President Garnett S. Stokes

Athletic Director Stan Wilcox

Should make for an interesting Jimbo Fisher Call-In Show tonight...

College Football Week 3 Recap - Maximizing Your FSU vs. Clemson Weekend

Week three is in the books and Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor are back for an all-new Shoestring Tackle Podcast. They dissect all of the games from last week and the impact on the College Football Playoff.
They also get you ready for Clemson vs. Florida State with advice from two season veterans on how to enjoy the entire weekend in Tallahassee, not just gameday.

College Football Week Two Preview - Early Season Matchups

Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor return to the airwaves to preview week two in college football. What, if any, distraction will there be for the #1 Florida State Seminoles with the internal investigation of Jameis Winston? Can the Noles build upon their win over Oklahoma State to an inferior Citadel squad?

The guys also discuss and make their picks for the following games: USC vs. Stanford, Michigan vs. Notre Dame, Michigan State vs. Oregon and Virginia Tech vs. Ohio State.

2013 FSU Football Poster

Does Bryan Stork look like a member of Hell's Angels?

Bowden returns to Florida State

News broke yesterday that legendary head coach Bobby Bowden will return to Florida State in a new role this fall.

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