Bringing three players developed from unheralded recruits to All-ACC players helped FSU buck its transfer portal narrative today at ACC Kickoff. It also gave FSU three player reps who spoke to moving past and drawing motivation from last year's CFP snub as the Seminoles look to repeat as ACC Champs this fall.

A number of national champions from various sports were honored at the White House on Monday:

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It’s the final men’s major championship of the year – with the world’s best heading to Royal Troon for The Open Championship.
With the weather set to be fairly typical Open Championship weather – rainy, blustery and cool – we are likely set for a classic test for the claret jug.
And there is no shortage of storylines for The 152nd Open, which will be played at Royal Troon for the 10th time overall and first since 2016.

Whether it’s local heroes looking to add even more hardware to their trophy case and keep the party going, players looking to break a major-less drought, or those striving to add another major to their resume, it’s all possible this week at Royal Troon.
Here's everything else you need to know for The Open Championship, the final men’s major of 2024.
FIELD NOTES: World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler returns to action after his playoff triumph at the Travelers Championship. Scheffler has won six times on TOUR so far this season, including the Masters. He finished T8 at the PGA Championship and T41 at the U.S. Open. Scheffler has never finished outside the top 25 in the three Open Championships he’s played in his career … Scotland’s own Robert MacIntyre heads to Royal Troon a conquering hero, having won the Genesis Scottish Open on Sunday – his second TOUR title in as many months. MacIntyre went 4 under for his final five holes at The Renaissance Club to take the title by one over Adam Scott. MacIntyre finished tied for sixth in his Open Championship debut in 2019 and has one other top-10 finish at The Open in his career … Brian Harman is looking to become the first player since Padraig Harrington in 2008-09 to go back-to-back at The Open. Six of the last seven Open winners at Royal Troon have been American (Henrik Stenson in 2016 the lone non-American to do it). Harman has three top-10s this season and has finished T19-T6-1 in the last three Open Championships … This will mark the first year since 2019 that Tiger Woods will play in four major championships. After making the cut at Augusta National, however, he failed to find the weekend at the PGA Championship or the U.S. Open. Woods, a three-time winner of The Open, did not play The Open the last time it was hosted at Royal Troon, but he finished T9 in 2004 … Rory McIlroy is looking to put the heartbreak of the U.S. Open behind him at another major championship. McIlroy, who missed two short putts down the stretch at Pinehurst, is making his 15th start at The Open. He finished T4 at the Genesis Scottish Open as he looks to end his decade-long winless drought at majors … Collin Morikawa won The Open in his debut in 2021 but has since missed two straight cuts at this major. He has, however, competed in the final group at both the Masters and the PGA Championship – and was in the mix at the U.S. Open … Xander Schauffele is one of only two players to finish inside the top 10 at each major championship this season and has seven top-10 finishes in his last nine events overall.


NOTABLE QUALIFIERS: Aaron Rai, Alex Noren, and Richard Mansell claimed the final three spots on offer for The Open via their finishes at the Genesis Scottish Open. Rai fired a final-round, 7-under 63 to scoot up the Genesis Scottish Open board, finishing T4 to stamp his ticket to Troon. Mansell, meanwhile, shot a Sunday 61 – tying the course record at The Renaissance Club – in order to earn his way into The Open … Justin Rose will make his 21st start at The Open (highlighted by a runner-up in 2018) after getting through Final Qualifying in England … Adam Scott’s major championship streak will continue at The Open after he earned his way in via the Open Qualifying Series at the ISPS HANDA Australian Open last December.
COMCAST BUSINESS TOUR TOP 10 UPDATES: Sungjae Im jumped inside the TOUR TOP 10 after his T4 at the Genesis Scottish Open. Im has notched six top-10 finishes so far this season, with four of them coming in his last six starts … Scottie Scheffler continues his run at No. 1 in the standings … Sahith Theegala (who finished T4 at the Genesis Scottish Open) and Hideki Matsuyama swapped spots in the standings, with Theegala now No. 7 and Matsuyama now No. 8 … This is the first week all season that Byeong Hun An is not inside the TOUR TOP 10.
FEDEXCUP: Winner receives 750 FedExCup points.
COURSE: Royal Troon Golf Club, par 71, 7,385 yards. This is the 10th Open Championship contested at Royal Troon and the first since 2016. Troon’s Old Course was founded in 1878 and was redesigned by five-time Open Championship winner James Braid ahead of its first Open in 1923. The club is designed in the traditional out-and-back layout like the Old Course at St. Andrews. Troon’s opening stretch meanders through striking links land (which typically plans downwind and provides birdie opportunities) before a challenging test awaits on the back nine. The par-5 sixth at 623 yards is set to play as the longest hole in Open Championship history, while the “Postage Stamp” par-3 eighth will be the shortest hole played at The Open – with the forward tee potentially being utilized this year, meaning the hole could measure just 99 yards.
72-HOLE RECORD: 264, Henrik Stenson (2016 at Royal Troon)
18-HOLE RECORD: 62, Branden Grace (Round 3, 2017 at Royal Birkdale).
LAST TIME: Brian Harman dominated the field at Royal Liverpool, winning his first major championship by an incredible six shots. Harman, who won for the first time anywhere in six years, fired a second-round 65 which beat the scoring average that day by more than eight shots. He had a five-shot advantage entering the final round before eventually winning by six over a foursome of players including Tom Kim, Jason Day, Jon Rahm and Sepp Straka. Harman was even par through nine holes in his final round and despite bogeying No. 13 to open the door just a crack, he made back-to-back birdies on Nos. 14 and 15 to slam it closed.
The last time The Open Championship was contested at Royal Troon, Henrik Stenson won his first major title in a thrilling Sunday duel with Phil Mickelson.
HOW TO FOLLOW (all times ET):
Television:

• Thursday-Friday: 1:30-4 a.m. (Peacock), 4 a.m.-3 p.m. (USA),3-4:15 p.m. (Peacock)
• Saturday: 5-7 a.m. (USA), 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (NBC)
• Sunday: 4-7 a.m. (USA), 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (NBC)

Radio: Championship broadcasts will begin on SiriusXM (Channel 92) and on the SXM App on Thursday and Friday at 2 a.m.

• Thursday-Friday: 2 a.m.-conclusion of play
• Saturday-Sunday: 4 a.m.-conclusion of play

Online: Various feeds available via TheOpen.com/watch
Editor's note:The R&A, which owns and operates The Open Championship, controls all digital streaming and broadcast rights to this event. PGA TOUR LIVE coverage will resume next week at the 3M Open.




Congratulations again to last week's winner R Murray

Mrs BFT maintains the overall season lead as we go into the season's final major




Good luck to everyone this week

FSU head coach Mike Norvell said this offseason/summer conditioning program has been among the best of his FSU tenure.

"I could not be any more pleased with the investment from this group and what they've done to get us to this point."

What are you, 45 now? Hope to see you this weekend.

Jim Phillips will take the stage shortly to deliver his state of the ACC address. This is less of a news announcement and more of a lengthy opening statement for him as well as a short Q&A.

We'll have some updates below in the thread:

The slow pace of the FSU-ACC and Clemson-ACC court cases are likely contributors here. It still remains to be seen what we see within the ACC-ESPN documents, too.

But passing this along from ESPN's Pete Thamel. (Aug. 15 is the magic date to inform the ACC if a school is departing.)

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FSU shared an updated roster today before preseason camp begins next week. Quite a few Seminoles have added or dropped significant weight since spring camp ended.

The latest on some major names especially in 2026:

Even though he was a late addition to FSU's class and the 2024 class as a whole as a four-star defensive end, Amaree Williams will begin his FSU career as a tight end.

He sees it as a quicker path onto the field while he bulks up to play defensive end in the future.

Has anyone in Tier 2 of priority been contacted about seats in the Champions Club post remodel? Thanks!

The following article is important because it could answer the question of whether a collegiate athlete is an employee . Most NCAA and collegiate administrators I speak to adamantly oppose the notion of recognizing athletes as employees but lost their bid to have this case dropped. One interesting paragraph in the full story is the court's refusal to accept the term "student-athlete" used by both the plaintiff and defendant. The court claimed that term is an "NCAA marketing initiative".



USA Today, Steve Berkowitz
A federal appeals court on Thursday refused to rule out the possibility of college athletes being considered employees of their schools under minimum-wage law, as the NCAA had requested, but a three-judge panel sent the case back to a lower court for further consideration of the issue.

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ACC Kickoff begins tomorrow in Charlotte and marks the unofficial start of football season. FSU will be up on Day 1 and there will be plenty to monitor regarding the Seminoles and their tenuous relationship with the conference.

Much like The Osceola’s Bob Ferrante attends the Florida State vs Atlantic Coast Conference hearings in the Leon County Court House, and posts notes on a thread detailing both the ACC and FSU’s arguments, Larry Williams, Senior Writer for Clemson’s Tigers Illustrated, attends the ACC vs Clemson hearings at the Pickens County Court House and posts updates as well. Much like they did in Florida, the ACC argued that South Carolina does not have specific personal jurisdiction over the ACC because the ACC does not have sufficient minimum contacts with South Carolina.

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The Osceola takes a look at the battle for the starting roles at both offensive guard positions heading into preseason camp which starts on July 24.

Think about the traits of college football playoff teams through the years and you’ll see most have an experienced quarterback, efficient ground game, veteran offensive line, an aggressive defense that makes stops and a consistent kicking game.

Florida State has 10 departures for the NFL but the roster is still loaded with transfer and high school talent. The Seminoles have been a hot pick to make the expanded 12-team playoff field in 2024, with The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman perhaps the most bullish at No. 3.

If you’ve been reading the Osceola’s preseason preview series, let’s start with a thank you as we try to get you through a shorter but hot summer as FSU football opens preseason camp on Wednesday

Let’s take a look at why FSU is a good pick to make the playoff and one potential stumbling block.

Have two for sale. Not looking to profit.

Rivals analyst John Garcia makes predictions on state prospects like Byron Louis, Ladarian Clardy, Vernell Brown, Bryce Fitzgerald:

It's 90+ degrees near Washington D.C. with a brutal sun. It almost feels like Florida.

How about your town?

FSU sports information:

Florida State soccer player Jordyn Bugg has signed a professional contract through 2026 with three-time NWSL Shield winners Seattle Reign FC. She is the ninth Seminole to be signed by a professional team in the past year.

“Huge congratulations to Jordyn and her family,” head coach Brian Pensky said. “She is a unique talent with her poise and comfort on the ball. There’s no doubt she will have an amazing career and we look forward to cheering her on.”

Bugg signed for Florida State in April 2024 as the third-highest ranked defender in the 2024 class. She has represented the United States Women’s Youth National Team at nearly level from U-13 to U-20 and has been participating in several U-20 training camps with the FIFA Women’s U-20 World Cup beginning on August 31.

The defender played her club career for San Diego Surf Soccer Club and recently won the 2024 ECNL Girls Southwest Championship, conceding the second fewest goals in the league and held the highest goal differential.

Bugg trained with Seattle Reign FC prior and will be eligible to participate in the 2024 NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup beginning July 19.

RIP both of you.

Florida State has had success developing versatile defensive backs throughout the Mike Norvell Era, cross-training at corner, safety and nickel and turning them into NFL draft picks. Since 2021, FSU has had five defensive backs drafted (Hamsah Nasirildeen, Asante Samuel Jr., Jammie Robinson, Jarrian Jones and Renardo Green).

The Seminoles coaches have accumulated a wealth of talent, sliding players around to improve awareness of the defensive scheme but also find where they fit best. FSU allowed 179.7 passing yards per game (11th in the FBS) in 2023, and it was in large part due to a fierce pass rush but also the secondary’s coverage and ability to knock away passes.

While FSU will miss drafted corners like Jones and Green, as well as Akeem Dent, there is a healthy mix of veterans with experience as well as blue-chip recruits like Charles Lester who are itching to get their opportunities.

Azareye’h Thomas had 10 pass breakups, among the top 5 in the ACC, despite not starting until the bowl game. His ascension has been steady and impressive. Thomas is a confident corner but far from a headliner in a room that includes a two-time All-ACC selection (Fentrell Cypress), a capable eraser (Shyheim Brown), a takeaway machine (Conrad Hussey) and a nickel with SEC experience (Earl Little Jr.).

Let's take a look at the defensive backs:

Story from Sam Spiegelman of Rivals:

Malik Clark, the No. 49-ranked WR in the country out of Rock Hill (S.C.) High School, is down to three finalists and has a date in mind to reveal his college commitment in one week's time.

Clark will choose from South Carolina, North Carolina and Florida State next Thursday (July 25) from his high school auditorium. The broadcast will begin for 12 p.m. ET at Rock Hill High.

Rivals will livestream the announcement on Instagram.

With a Week 0 game vs. Georgia Tech in Ireland looming, Florida State will be among the first teams to begin its preseason football camp this year.

The Seminoles will begin preseason camp the morning of Wednesday, July 24 -- two days after their day at ACC Kickoff in Charlotte -- for their first of 20 fall camp practices before game week. While the tight schedule this year is preventing FSU from hosting its customary media luncheon before camp begins, there will be plenty of opportunities for us to talk to coaches throughout the preseason.

Here's the full schedule for FSU's preseason and the first two weeks of the season, along with when you can expect to hear from all of the coaches on the staff. All practices will be held in the morning unless otherwise specified.

Wednesday, July 24

Mike Norvell and student-athlete availability

Thursday, July 25

Mike Norvell and student-athlete availability

Friday, July 26

Odell Haggins and student-athlete availability

Sunday, July 28

Mike Norvell and student-athlete availability

Monday, July 29

David Johnson and student-athlete availability

Tuesday, July 30

Mike Norvell and student-athlete availability

Thursday, August 1

Mike Norvell and student-athlete availability

Friday, August 2

Randy Shannon and student-athlete availability

Saturday, August 3

First preseason scrimmage will be held at night. It will be closed to the media, but we will talk to Mike Norvell and Adam Fuller afterwards.

Monday, August 5

Mike Norvell, Alex Atkins and student-athlete availability

Tuesday, August 6

Chris Thomsen and student-athlete availability

Wednesday, August 7 (at UNF in Jacksonville)

Mike Norvell and student-athlete availability

Thursday, August 8 (at UNF in Jacksonville)

Mike Norvell, Ron Dugans and student-athlete availability

Saturday, August 10

Second preseason scrimmage. Closed to the media, but Mike Norvell and Alex Atkins will talk afterwards.

Monday, August 12

Mike Norvell, Adam Fuller and student-athlete availability

Tuesday, August 13

Patrick Surtain Sr., Tony Tokarz and student-athlete availability

Wednesday, August 14

John Papuchis and student-athlete availability

Thursday, August 15

Mike Norvell and student-athlete availability

Friday, August 16

Practice closed/No availability

Saturday, August 17

Practice closed/No availability

Sunday, August 18

12:30 p.m. – Mike Norvell GT week press conference

Monday, August 19

Alex Atkins, Adam Fuller, John Papuchis and student-athlete availability

Tuesday, August 20

Practice closed/No availability

Wednesday, August 21

Mike Norvell and student-athlete availability

Thursday, August 22 (in Dublin, Ireland)

Practice closed/No availability

Friday, August 23 (in Dublin, Ireland)

Practice closed/No availability

Saturday, August 24 (in Dublin, Ireland)

5 p.m. IST/Noon ET – vs. Georgia Tech (ESPN)

Post-game – Mike Norvell and student-athlete availability

Tuesday, August 27

Practice closed/No availability

Wednesday, August 28

11:30 a.m. – Mike Norvell and coordinators BC week press conference

Thursday, August 29

Mike Norvell and student-athlete availability

Friday, August 30

Mike Norvell and student-athlete availability

Saturday, August 31

Practice closed/No availability

Sunday, September 1

Practice closed/No availability

Monday, September 2

7:30 p.m. – vs. Boston College (ESPN)

Post-game – Mike Norvell and student-athlete availability