New Rivals250: https://n.rivals.com/prospect_rankings/rivals250/2025
Biggest movers: https://n.rivals.com/news/rivals-rankings-week-ten-biggest-risers-in-the-rivals250-24
Adam Gorney's position-by-position thoughts: https://n.rivals.com/news/rivals-rankings-week-breaking-down-the-new-rivals250-for-2025

I stopped into a surf shop in Virginia Beach the other day looking for some new digs. It was a blast and I could have done almost all of my Christmas shopping there. It was a step back into fun times. Oh, the chicks working there were hawt.

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I bought a really comfortable pair of board shorts and a shirt. I know that @BrainVision likely will not approve, but I took the leap.

https://www.quiksilver.com/products/waterman-backwater-20-amphibian-boardshorts

How boutcha, @runkpanole




So in 1885, Flagler connected a series of disjointed railroads along Florida's Atlantic Coast from Jacksonville, at Florida's northern end, to Miami, near the state's southern tip. Miami should have been the end of the line, but when the US began construction on the Panama Canal in 1904, Flagler saw tremendous potential for Key West – the US' closest piece of land to the Canal and the deepest port in the Southeast US. The bustling hub was already flourishing thanks to the cigar, sponging and fishing industries (Key West was Florida's largest city until 1900), but the island's remote location made it difficult and expensive to move goods north.
Therefore, Flagler decided to extend his track 156 miles south to Key West, mostly over open sea. This so-called Key West Extension was considered impossible by many of his contemporaries, and his vision was labelled "Flagler's Folly" by his critics. Between 1905 and 1912, three hurricanes battered the construction site, killing more than 100 workers. Undeterred, Flagler pushed ahead. It took seven years; $50m ($1.56bn today); and 4,000 African American, Bahamian and European immigrants to build the railroad – all of whom had to contend with alligators, scorpions and snakes as they toiled in harsh conditions.

FSU sports information:

Four Seminoles were named to the CSC Academic All-District team for their success on and off the field this season. Devyn Flaherty, Kaley Mudge, Amaya Ross and Emma Wilson all earned All-District honors for the Seminoles. To be considered for CSC Academic All-District, athletes must hold a 3.50 GPA or higher and compete in 90% of the team's games or start in 66% of the team's games. Pitchers must have made either 17 appearances or pitched 22 innings. These four athletes are now eligible to earn Academic All-America status.

Both Flaherty and Mudge put together All-ACC caliber seasons for the Noles who made their 10th Super Regional appearance in the last 11 seasons. Mudge hit .333 this season and earned First Team All-ACC honors after she hit .400 in ACC play. Mudge battled injury at the beginning of the season but made her way back to her usual spot in the leadoff position of the Seminoles' lineup.

Flaherty started 60 games at second base this season and was a main factor in the Seminoles' turnaround in the second half of the season. Flaherty ended her season with a .329 batting average with one home run and 16 RBI. Flaherty had a great year on the base paths as she stole 16 bases on 18 attempts and became just the seventh player in school history to record 100 or more career stolen bases. Flaherty ended her career playing in 275 games which was the second-most among active Division I players and tied for the fourth-most in school history.

Ross was one of just two players on the Florida State roster to start in every game this season as she was FSU's primary first baseman and had a breakout season for the Noles. Ross had career highs in all major hitting categories including a .322 average and eight home runs. Ross was unstoppable on the base paths this season stealing an ACC-leading 28 bases this season.

Wilson got the most action of her career in the circle this season as the senior made a career high 22 appearances and pitched a career high 38 innings. Wilson made five starts for the Seminoles and finished with a 4-2 record. She finished with a 5.16 ERA with 18 strikeouts.

For the third time in four years, the Florida State men's golf team advanced to match play at the NCAA Championships on Monday as one of the final eight teams.

On Tuesday, the fifth-seeded Seminoles advanced to NCAA Semifinals with a 3-2 win over No. 4 seed North Carolina Tuesday morning/afternoon at the Omni La Costa North Course in Carlsbad, Calif. Freshman Tyler Weaver, who did not play stroke play for FSU through the first four rounds of NCAAs, clinched the win for the Seminoles with a 3&2 win over UNC's David Ford. FSU senior Brett Roberts also won 2&1 and Luke Clanton (who finished tied for second in the individual championship) won 2&1.

It's the third time FSU has advanced to NCAA Semifinals and the second straight year. The Seminoles have never advanced to the NCAA Championship match, losing to Augusta State in the semifinals in 2010 and losing to Florida last year. FSU will take on No. 8 seed Georgia Tech in a semifinal later Tuesday afternoon/evening. It will be broadcast live on the Golf Channel from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Defeated GT in Semis, plays Auburn today (Wed) for the Championship

TV coverage begins at 6:00 today on the Golf Channel

From Monday. FSU sports information:

For the third time in the last four years, No. 5 national seed Florida State Men’s Golf has clinched a Top 8 spot into the NCAA Championships Match Play Quarterfinals. The Seminoles finished fifth in stroke play on Monday, shooting 12-over for their four rounds (299-289-286-290) at Omni La Costa North Course in Carlsbad, Calif.

The Seminoles will take on North Carolina in Tuesday’s NCAA Match Play Quarterfinals, a rematch of last month’s ACC title match. Pairings have not been announced yet. The match will begin at 9:50 a.m. ET.

Sophomore Luke Clanton battled for the individual title, tying for second at 2-under (71-74-70-71) after shooting 1-under on Monday. Clanton put pressure on tournament winner Hiroshi Tai of Georgia Tech, trailing by just one stroke after making a birdie on the 13th hole. Clanton played a strong final round with four birdies to three bogeys.

Clanton’s 15 total birdies over his four rounds played tied for the fourth-most in the entire field. His second-place finish ties for the highest by a Seminole at the NCAA Championship alongside Daniel Berger in 2013.

Graduate Cole Anderson tied for 31st at 6-over (75-73-73-73), once again recording a counting score in his final round where he shot 1-over. Anderson delivered a four-round stroke-play performance that gave the Seminoles a boost, adding 15 pars on Monday.

Senior Brett Roberts tied for 46th at 9-over (75-74-72-76), adding two birdies in his final round. The Coral Springs, Fla., native completed his fourth consecutive NCAA Championships appearance along with Anderson and Frederik Kjettrup.

Kjettrup’s big comeback in the tournament also benefited the Seminoles, tying for 49th at 10-over (84-71-71-72) and shooting an even-par round on Monday. He earns a conditional membership for the remainder of the season to the Korn Ferry Tour as a result of a Top-10 ranking on the PGA Tour University list. He also would earn membership to the PGA TOUR Americas.

Senior Gray Albright tied for 67th at 14-over (78-71-79-74).

Tuesday's quarterfinal and semifinal match play coverage begins once again with Golf Today from 4-6 p.m. ET, and more live coverage from the GOLF Channel from 6-10 p.m. ET.

FSU sports information:

Florida State rising senior Maddy Huggins added another U.S. Olympic Trial qualifying standard on Saturday at the Southern Zone South Sectional in Ocala, Fla.

Huggins won the women’s 200-meter breast with a time of 2:30.85, which was a personal best. Huggins also qualified for Indianapolis in November of 2023 in the 100 breast at the Georgia Invite. She will be competing at her second Olympic Trials in her career.

Sarah Evans tied for second in the 100 back, touching at 1:02.48 after posting a 1:02.08 in prelims, which was her best time. Gloria Muzito swam her personal best in the 50 free, touching at 25.65. She was also second in the 100 free, clocking 56.60.

Sophie Freeman finished third in the 200 fly (2:17.19), 10th in the 100 free (58.00) and fifth in the 100 fly (1:01.07).

Gabrielle Goodwin also competed in a championship heat, swimming 2:18.41 in the 200 fly for seventh place. She was ninth in the 400 IM (5:04.40) and 13th in the 1500 free (17:51.68).

Gustav Olsson finished fourth in the men’s 100 free (51.34) fifth in the 100 fly (54.60) before taking second in the 50 free (23.46).

Marcos Egri-Martin was 10th in the 100 breast (1:04.49) behind Julio Horrego, who was the runner-up at 1:02.64.

Mathew Iverson added a third-place finish in the 200 back, touching at 2:05.46. He later swam in a time trial of the race, clocking 2:03.85, which was his best. He was also sixth in the 400 IM (4:33.79).

McCusker Earns Olympic Consideration at Irish Trials

Former Seminole Max McCusker won gold in the 100 fly at the 2024 Irish Open and Olympic Trials, setting a new national record at 51.90, which was just under the Olympic consideration time (51.93). McCusker swam the mark in prelims, and would hold his top seed through finals, where he won with a time of 51.97. McCusker also won bronze in the 100 free, touching at 49.98.

McCusker will await Olympic selection, as Ireland qualified for the Games in the 4x100 medley relay after finishing seventh in the race at the World Championships in Doha, Qatar in February.

Emma Terebo Takes Home Gold at Mare Nostrum

Emma Terebo, who represented France at the World Championships in 2022 and 2023, won the 200 back at 2:08.45 at the first stop of the Mare Nostrum Swim Tour in Canet, France that ran from May 25-26. The former Seminole ranks 11th in the world this year as Terebo eyes her first Olympic bid.

She was also the runner-up in the 100 back at 1:00.11.

Terebo will be competing at the French Olympic Trials from June 16-21.

Edith Jernstedt will represent Sweden at the second leg in Barcelona, from May 29-30.

FSU sits in a good spot with Byron Louis the 6'0, 205 pound running back from American Heritage. FSU also sits in a good spot for running back Derrick Cooper of Chaminade HS in Hollywood, Florida. Louis is a high four star back and we feel Cooper will end up as a five star running back. Not only is Cooper and elite running back prospect many feel that he could end up an elite safety as well. He is an elite prospect on either side of the football. We will break down the other backs from 2025 and beyond that FSU has offered.


Offered in Feb / But on the board
Iverson Howard: Quince Orchard HS (MD) -5'10-195- Watching his film he looks a little bit like Davonta Freeman. He runs with both power and finesse. He does a very good job of making the first defender miss. He does not mind running over a defender or around them. He will try and run between the tackles and if there is nothing there will bounce it outside. Seems to have good vision. He has good but not elite speed. He has the ability to get through the line of scrimmage and into the secondary pretty quickly. He would be a nice commentary back to Byron Louis. I have Louis rated higher.

1) Javian Osborne: Forney HS: (TX) 5'10-190 (2026): Javian had over 2300 yards, 41 touchdowns and a 7.7 yard average rushing the ball last year. Those are ridiculous stats. He can accelerate really well. He has violent cuts. His feet are elite. He is able to cut and get to full speed quickly. He has good vision. You watch him and his balance is very good. He does not go down on first contact. Don't know the competition but this kid’s film is very good. I would have to see him in person but Osborne is probably my top rated back on this list.

2) Amari Clemons: Mariana: 6'1-190 (2026): Really like Clemons film. He runs with good balance. You will see him get hit, keep his feet and keep running. He has both power and finesse in his game. He is someone that can pick up five yard and then on his next run break off a long touchdown. He has SPEED. I would not be shocked if this kid also runs track. He will make an immediate impact on special teams. His running style reminds me of CJ Spiller. He is a bigger version of CJ. He has great feet. Watch how he cuts and loses no momentum.

3) Todd Robinson: Valdosta HS: 6'0-190-(2025) Robinson plays quarterback. He is going to end up a running back in college. He is going to have to learn how to play the position at the next level. You have to like his ability to create big plays. At 6'0-190 pounds Robinson is a bigger back. He has a bit of an upright running style. There is going to be a transition to running back. Robinson is a good enough athlete to also play receiver or defensive back. I am all for taking athletes. I like prospects that are athletes and are not stuck playing one position. If they can't play that position the kid ends up a bust and has to transfer. If FSU takes two running backs and Robinson still wants to come, you take him and worry about where to play him in college.

4) Savion Hiter: Woodberry Forest (VA): 5'11-180 (2026): Can't remember the last time FSU recruited it may have been Thomas Clayton. One of the first things you look for is the ability to make the first defender miss, Hiter is able to do that. He has some nice quickness to his game. He shows good hands. He has the little jump cut in his game. Not sure what his top end speed is. Seems more quick than fast. His game is like Lawrance Toafili. Not sure he is an every down back. Feel he can also move out to receiver in some situations.

5) Davian Groce-Lone Star HS (TX): 6'1-190: (2026): Groce is an athlete. You will see him line up at receiver and Moss defensive backs. He has very good body control. He is a threat out of the backfield as a receiver. Groce unlike Miles has more suddenness for a big back. You don't expect big backs to have elite burst and top end speed but you want to see some suddenness to his game and that is what Groce gives you. He is more of Trey Benson type back. Once again you see the trend with FSU recruiting. Groce for a big back is more of a finesse back than power. That is always a concern.

6) Jayden Miles -Catholic -6'2 200 - (2027): Miles is a bigger back. You can see the trend of how FSU recruits the position now. They seem to want to bring in a big, bruising back with speed and a smaller back to give you a change of pace. Miles is a between the tackles, pound it out back. He lacks great burst. I want to see him develop as a back. He does not seem to run hard for a bigger back. He does not seem like an elite back right now.

Florida State is back at home, hosting a regional for the first time since 2018. And the Seminoles are welcoming familiar faces in all three opponents.

UCF is led by first-year coach Rich Wallace, who was an FSU assistant coach in 2023 as well as at Notre Dame with coach Link Jarrett. Alabama faced FSU in a pair of fall exhibitions in Tuscaloosa, and FSU features Max Williams and Jackson West — who played at Alabama in 2023. FSU and Stetson also played in the regular season, splitting a pair of games.

The regional begins on Friday with FSU playing host to Stetson at noon (ACC Network), while Alabama-UCF face off at 6 p.m. (live stream on ESPN+).

Nick Carlisle and I take a look at some of the top hitters and pitchers as well as the coaching staffs of each school. One common theme is all four schools field well: FSU could finish with a program record, while UCF, Alabama and Stetson all field above .970.

Thoughts on all the top quarterbacks at the Memorial Day weekend event:

FSU (42-15) earned the No. 8 national seed and will host a four-team regional that includes Stetson (40-20), UCF (25-19) and Alabama (33-22) beginning on Friday.

I used to be kidded a lot for posting my holiday menus but I enjoy these special days.
Grilling Conecuh sausage and chicken breasts.
Fresh corn, potato salad, tomato and cucumber salad, baked beans, and blueberry lemon Bundt cake with root beer floats.
Carb coma to follow.
Anyone else?

Please take a moment today to honor them.

Even with no context, FSU baseball's one-year turnaround from historically bad season to No. 8 overall NCAA seed is remarkable.

When you consider how much FSU's pitching depth was tested before and during this 2024 season due to injuries, it becomes that much more impressive.

DE
Sione Lolohea (SR)
Patrick Payton (JR)
Marvin Jones Jr. (JR)
Jaden Jones (JR)
Byron Turner (JR)
Aaron Hester (SO)
Lamont Green (FR)
DD Holmes (FR)
Amaree Williams (FR)

Javion Hilson (Committed - 2025 Class)

Comments: GRADE B+++ I really was impressed with Marvin Jones Jr. in the spring game. I want to not get too ahead of ourselves as we have seen other players play great in a spring game only to never be heard from again. Marvin along with Payton Payton could end up one of the best pair of defensive ends in the ACC. FSU has done a great job in the transfer portal identifying and developing defensive ends. Could Marvin be next in line? If so this ends up an A grade. Hilson is a big-time talent and will be the next star defensive end. FSU needs to hold onto him. Can they land Zion Grady? Alabama may be looking another direction. Grady seems like he wants out of Alabama. FSU and Miami are close in his recruitment.

Options 2026 Class: DE - Jake Kreul (Bishop Moore) - Here is a prospect who has been on the radar since his freshman season. He has a great motor. Jake has a very good work ethic. He has some nice burst off the ball. This comes down to how much the kid develops over the next two seasons. Does he continue to develop or is Jake maxed out? FSU has offered and he is high up on their 2026 board. Just turn on film of Tyler Atkinson (Loganville Ga. Grayson). He stands out and is one of the better pass rushers in the country.

DT
Darrell Jackson (JR)
Joshua Farmer (JR)
Tomiwa Durojaiye (JR)
Grady Kelly (JR)
Daniel Lyons (SO)
KJ Sampson (FR)
Jamorie Flagg (FR)
D'Nas White (FR)

Kevin Wynn (Greene County) / Myron Charles (Port Charlotte)

Comments: GRADE B+ Jackson and Farmer are a nice duo inside. Durojaiye and Kelly provide depth along with Lyons, who has flashed. KJ Sampson shined at times this spring. I really like Myron Charles. He is a very good player. Wynn is also talented. Don't think either is elite right now. Adding Wynn and Charles would replenish the DT room. FSU has yet to land an elite DT like Timmy Jernigan, Eddie Goldman or Marvin Wilson in a while now. It will be interesting to see how this group plays out the next couple of seasons.

Options 2026 Class: DT Kendall Guervil - Two people I respect their opinions in Fort Myers have told me that he is an elite prospect. FSU sits in a good spot for Kendall. It would not surprise me to see them end up one of his top schools. FSU will get him on campus this spring.

LB
DJ Lundy (SR)
Cam Riley (SR)
Shawn Murphy (SR)
Justin Cryer (SO)
Omar Graham (SO)
Blake Nichelson (FR)
Jayden Parrish (FR)
Timir Hickman Collins (FR)

Ethan Pritchard (Committed to 2025 Class)

2025 Class - Tavion Wallace - (Georgia), Gavin Nix (Bradenton IMG), Zaydrius Rainey-Sale (Washington), Ty Jackson (FR), Michael Hastie (Georgia), TJ Alford (Committed to Ohio State)

Comments: Grade B - I know many complain about the linebacker recruiting. But to be honest, I feel that outside of like 3-4 top programs it is not as bad as people think. The reality is the position has seen a decline of overall talent and depth all over college football. There are very few ELITE linebackers and the ones that are good have flaws. Overall, I think that Bethune and Deloach were both pretty good players. Deloach is a classic example of developing that so many fans speak of. He got to FSU and was very raw, he turned into a starting player and a very good one at that. I like Blake Nichelson and think he will end up starting. Not going to lie, but I was not a fan of what I saw from Shawn Murphy is the spring game. I do like Cam Riley. He reminds me of a modern day Tommy Polley. Big, long and athletic. You would have to be ecstatic with Zayden Walker or Riley Pettijohn. That being said, it most likely won't happen. What is on the board is still very good. Tavion Wallace is a must get imho. He has the highest upside of anyone left on the board. I do think FSU has a legit shot at Sale and it would not shock me to see him commit. Ty Jackson wants a nice NIL deal. Linebackers don't get much NIL. So it will be interesting. Does he want to get paid well and go to FSU, where he likes it, or go somewhere else? Hastie is probably going to end up in the class unless other top-rated guys jump on board. I still think Alford is a legit option. Yes, he committed to Ohio State but Vero HS is pro-FSU. I would wait and see with that one.

Options 2026 Class: LB - Desmond Johnson (Miami Northwestern), Malik Morris (Lakeland), Adam Balogoun-Ali (The Benjamin School). Balogoun was recently offered and FSU has a legit shot at a potential early commitment. He was one of the top linebackers at the Rivals camp. Keep an eye on him.

DB
Kevin Knowles (SR)
Fentrell Cypress (SR)
Omarion Cooper (SR)
Davonte Brown (SR)
Ashlynd Barker (FR)
AZ Thomas (JR)
Shyheim Brown (JR)
Conrad Hussey (SO)
Quindarrius Jones (SO)
Earl Little (SO)
Edwin Joseph (FR)
KJ Kirkland (FR)
Jabril Rawls (FR)
Charles Lester (FR)
Jamari Howard (FR)
Cai Bates (FR)
Ricky Knight (FR)

2025 - Ben Hanks (Booker T, Gregory Thomas (AH Plantation), Onis Kinanbanny (Heathwood Hall, SC), Jordan Young (NC), Ladarian Clardy (Escambia), Max Redmon (Cardinal Newman)

Comments: Grade A - I feel FSU's room is not only talented but deep. You have versatility in the room as well. There are no Jalen Ramsey or Derwin James types at Safety but they are not the norm. I do think there are some options at corner who could end up early round picks at safety if they make the move. This room has a chance to be one of the best in the ACC this year. They have size and length all over the defensive backfield. Adding Gregory Thomas and Redmon will only enhance an already strong group.

Options 2026 - DB - Dariyon Gordon (West Orange), Justice Fitzpatrick (Saint Thomas), Chauncey Kennon (Booker HS-Sarasota), Zech Fort (IMG Academy), Jaelen Waters (Armwood-Committed to FSU), Jaydin Broadnax - Broadnax is rated a three-star. That will not be for long. He will be one of the top-rated corners not only in Florida but the country. The early offer gives FSU a legit shot. FSU landing Waters gives them a good jump on 2026 DB class. Once again FSU looks strong recruiting here.

Ath.

Jaylin Lucas - (SR)
Micahi Danzy - (FR)
BJ Gibson - (FR)

2025 Class - Tony Williams (UCF commit), Jershaun Newton (Clearwater Central Catholic)

Comments: Grade (A) Lucas may end up the steal of the 2024 transfer market. FSU has had players like him before (Rock Preston). Lucas is going to win FSU some ball games this year. I am a huge fan of Danzy, who has track speed. Gibson reminds me of Preston Parker. I think the kid is one of those do everything type players.

Options 2026 Ath - Darryon Williams (Gaither) (Committed to FSU), Kaj Baker (Somerset Academy) - Williams is committed to FSU. He is one of the top players in the Tampa area. It is tough for FSU to land big time players from Tampa. Williams may buck the recent trend.

FSU is mentioned a few times here by Rivals' Adam Gorney, including WR CJ Wiley:

WATCH: Link Jarrett and Jaime Ferrer talked with us after the NCAA Tournament field was announced about the FSU baseball team hosting a regional for the first time since 2018, the teams headed to town for the Tallahassee Regional and more.

Here is a classic for sale. Chick four houses up from us had a 50 cc in high school.

Fast Facts – The Honda Super Cub​

• The Honda Super Cub was introduced in 1958, designed by Soichiro Honda and Takeo Fujisawa. It aimed to be a versatile and reliable motorcycle for everyday use, featuring a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine and step-through frame, which made it accessible to a wide range of riders.
• The Super Cub quickly gained popularity due to its durability, fuel efficiency, and ease of use. By the 1960s, it had become a best-seller in Japan and expanded to international markets, particularly the United States, where it was marketed with the slogan “You meet the nicest people on a Honda.”
• Over the decades, the Honda Super Cub underwent several upgrades and redesigns, including improvements in engine performance, fuel efficiency, and environmental standards.

How is Florida State fairing with some of it's priority targets ahead of official visits.
https://floridastate.rivals.com/new...-on-ziyare-addison-zion-grady-hollis-davidson