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FSU lands two of nation’s top 10 players in recruiting class

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The FSU Seminoles can claim a successful recruiting season after landing two of the nation’s top 10 products. FSU has already enrolled running back Cam Akers, the nation’s second-ranked prospect, and defensive end Joshua Kaindoh, a defensive end. The Seminoles had tried to bolster their class on signing day with sixth ranked Marvin Wilson, but there was no word by mid-day. Wilson is being recruited by six school. FSU did miss out on linebacker Levi Jones, who spurned both FSU…

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FSU poised to add even more stars to impressive recruiting class

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One day before national signing day, and the FSU Seminoles remain solidly in fifth place in the 247sports.com’s rankings. The Seminoles have 21 recruits, with five slots left open. FSU is hoping to add another receiver, a defensive end, a defensive tackle, a linebacker and a safety. The Seminoles already have seven recruits enrolled, including much discussed running back Cam Akers. In all, it looks like another solid class for coach Jimbo Fisher. According to the Tallahassee Democrat, the Seminoles’…

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FSU has big shoes to fill with the departure of Dalvin Cook

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FSU has a lot of players coming back to its football team. One who won’t is a big one. Dalvin Cook finished the season as the nation’s No. 1 running back, according to Pro Football Focus. It remains to be seen if Cook is the top back taken — some mocks seem to prefer LSU’s Leonard Fournette — but Cook’s season put him above everyone else in college. Cook finished the year with 1,765 yards and 19 touchdowns on 288…

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FSU’s Jimbo Fisher finds the rewards of staying in Tallahassee

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Turns out, not coaching at LSU is fairly lucrative. Just ask FSU coach Jimbo Fisher, who received a raise and a contract extension by staying home. FSU extended Fisher Monday, bumping his salary to $5.5 million and an extension through the 2024 football season. Fisher, whose name was mentioned with both LSU and Texas in the last month, will stick with his young talent with the Seminoles. Total guaranteed compensation over the length of the 8-year contract will reach $44.4 million.…

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Once again, FSU ranks the near top in high school recruiting

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At this point, the names are not written in ink. Still, it’s easy to see why Jimbo Fisher chose to remain at Florida State. Once again, FSU is near the top of the rankings for high school recruits. According to the recruiting website 247sports.com, FSU is second in America (to Alabama) when it comes to this season’s recruits. The Seminoles have one five-star recruing and 17 four-stars. Other recruiting classes included Florida, who is 13th, and Miami, who is 21st.…

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LSU focuses in on Tom Herman, leaving Jimbo Fisher at FSU

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FSU fans, evidently, have something to give thanks over. It appears that Jimbo Fisher isn’t going anywhere. If you believe internet reports, LSU seems to have turned its attention to Houston Coach Tom Herman. ESPN reported that the school could sign Herman to a new contract by Saturday. Fisher had been reported in several locations, especially those out of New Orleans, in saying that he was the No. 1 target of LSU. Reports said Fisher was seeking a $7 million…

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Is it time for Jimbo Fisher to slam the door on LSU rumors?

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The rumors are buzzing again. This guy heard from a guy who knows a guy who used to work with a source that Jimbo Fisher is still interested in the LSU job. The whispers will not go away. The latest reports come from the New Orleans Times-Picayne, who quote anonymous (of course) sources suggesting Fisher, the FSU coach, is ready to take the job if his financial demands are met. So why doesn’t Fisher just say no? Once and for…

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