One of the most positive storylines through Florida State’s first four games is the youth movement on defense. Second-year Seminoles, whether they are sophomores or redshirt freshmen, have earned valuable playing time in 2024.
And it’s quite the pivot for FSU’s coaching staff, which clearly didn’t go into 2024 with this plan. Nobody thought the Seminoles would be 1-3 at this point in the schedule, but there have been significant changes in how much younger defensive players have been used and there are long-term benefits to earning significant playing time.
Just two second-year players — linebacker Blake Nichelson and safety Conrad Hussey — saw any snaps on defense in the opener against Georgia Tech. By the BC game, seven second-year Seminoles were playing and then five were on the field for 20 or more snaps in the 14-9 win over Cal.
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And it’s quite the pivot for FSU’s coaching staff, which clearly didn’t go into 2024 with this plan. Nobody thought the Seminoles would be 1-3 at this point in the schedule, but there have been significant changes in how much younger defensive players have been used and there are long-term benefits to earning significant playing time.
Just two second-year players — linebacker Blake Nichelson and safety Conrad Hussey — saw any snaps on defense in the opener against Georgia Tech. By the BC game, seven second-year Seminoles were playing and then five were on the field for 20 or more snaps in the 14-9 win over Cal.
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FSU played five second-year Seminoles in 20 or more snaps in the win over Cal.
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