'Substantial doubt' over company of Miami booster John Ruiz'

John Ruiz, once dubbed "Miami's NIL king" by ESPN, is struggling to keep his castle intact.

Miami's mega-booster, who has spent millions on NIL deals for Hurricanes athletes in recent years, told investors this week that there is "substantial doubt" that his company, LifeWallet, will stay in business, according to an SEC filing.

Things could get very interesting in Coral Gables.

As FSU put a bow on its preseason camp, a veteran defensive player was given the honor of breaking the rock. Redshirt junior safety Shyheim Brown was selected by FSU director of strength and conditioning to break the rock Friday.

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Brown has been one of several defensive backs who has impressed throughout FSU's preseason camp, anchoring a unit that may be the best position group on the 2024 FSU roster. He's also the vocal leader of the defense on a side of the ball that consists more of players who lead by example.

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Florida State’s Lottie Woad, who is currently the No. 1 ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Rankings, has been awarded the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the World’s Leading Amateur Female Golfer. Since 2011, the award is given to the player leading the women's ranking after The Women's Amateur, the U.S. Women's Amateur or the European Ladies' Amateur, whichever event is held later in the year.

Woad receives exemptions in the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open and the 2025 AIG Women’s Open as the first female winner of the McCormack Medal from England.

“I’m really happy to have won the McCormack Medal,” said Woad as she continued her preparations for the AIG Women’s Open (Aug. 22-25). “It was always a goal of mine to reach number one and become the world’s leading amateur golfer. It’s taken a while to get there, but it’s nice to see all the hard work pay off and to achieve this milestone.”

Woad first ascended to the No. 1 spot in the WAGR on June 12, 2024. She held the top spot for the next five consecutive weeks. After falling from the No. 1 spot on July 17, 2024, she moved back to the top of the rankings on July 31, 2024 and has held the spot the last three consecutive weeks.

“Being named as the winner of the McCormack Medal winner rounds off a successful year for me,” said Woad.

In addition to the AIG Women’s Open, Woad will play in the Curtis Cup as a member of the Great Britain and Ireland team at Sunningdale Golf Club in England before returning to Florida State to begin her junior year. Woad and the Seminoles open their season at the Folds of Honor Intercollegiate in Grand Haven, Mich. (Sept. 9-11).

Woad won the 2024 Augusta National Amateur Champion and was named the ACC Golfer of the Year in 2024. She earned All-American First team honors by the WGCA and Golfweek in 2024 and All-American First-Team honors by the WGCA and All-American Second-Team Honors as named by Golfweek in 2023.

She begins her junior season as Florida State ranked second in school history with a 70.61 career stroke average.

"The list of past McCormack Medal winners reads like a who's who of today’s top professional talent, underscoring the immense dedication and passion required to achieve the world’s No. 1 amateur ranking," said John Bodenhamer, USGA chief championships officer. "Lottie's achievement is a powerful testament to her relentless effort and determination. On behalf of everyone at the USGA, we extend our heartfelt congratulations for earning this remarkable honor."

The McCormack medal is presented annually by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews and the USGA. The medal is named after Mark H. McCormack, who founded sports marketing company IMG and was a great supporter of amateur golf.

Mark H. McCormack Medal
2024, Lottie Woad, Florida State
2023, Ingrid Lindblad, LSU
2022, Rose Zhang, Stanford
2021, Rose Zhang, Stanford
2020, Rose Zhang, Stanford
2019, Andrea Lee, Stanford
2018, Jennifer Kupcho, Wake Forest
2017, Leona McGuire, Duke
2016, Leona McGuire, Duke
2015, Loena McGuire, Duke
2014, Minjee Lee
2013, Lydia Ko, Korea University
2012, Lydia Ko, Korea University
2011, Lydia Ko, Korea University

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The No. 1 Florida State soccer team is set to appear on national television six times during the 2024 regular season, pushing its six-year total of national TV appearances to 62. FSU made eight nationally televised appearances last season and was unbeaten in the spotlight.

Florida State will open the ACC Network fall season on Aug. 22, when Rice comes to the Seminole Soccer Complex. The Seminoles will make four appearances on ACC Network as they visit new conference opponent SMU on Sept. 22; and host College Cup semifinalists Clemson in an ACC Championship rematch on Sept. 26. FSU will close out the regular season on the ACC Network in a rivalry matchup against Miami in Coral Gables on Halloween night.

The Seminoles will also appear on SEC Network when they travel to Gainesville to face Florida on Sept. 8. Florida State will make its first appearance on ESPNU since claiming its fourth national championship when Virginia comes to Tallahassee on Thursday, Oct. 17.

The remainder of Florida State’s home games will appear on ACC Network Extra in addition to all conference road matches not on national television.

The Seminoles maintained a 16-game unbeaten streak on opening day as they claimed a 5-0 road victory over South Florida on Thursday. FSU will host its home opener against North Florida on Sunday at 6 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.