Football is back. Sort of.
On Wednesday, Florida State football began fall camp with its first practice. Head coach Mike Norvell told the local Tallahassee media that his team was basically in “pajamas,” as the Noles will not put the pads on before the weekend. But the head man said his team was able to work in a variety of different groups, including seven-on-seven, team periods, and special teams. Even without pads on, no practice can be wasted with FSU’s Week Zero game just one month from today.
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“Going into today, I wanted to see communication. I wanted to see alignment. Guys getting in position based off the call with urgency…I thought our guys had a great urgency in their communication. I thought they did a good job getting aligned with tempo.”
Later in his press conference, Norvell touched on the day of the top three quarterbacks on the depth chart, and seemed especially pleased with his QB1, Ashton Daniels.
“You felt his comfort. There were a couple of plays, and maybe in the spring he might try to force something into a situation, (but) today was really clean for him in that regard…I really liked his presence and how he went through the process today.”
On Kevin Sperry: “I thought Kevin had some good and moments through the day. He had a couple of throws that he missed. But, he understands what to do and how to do.”
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On Malachi Marshall: “Today was Malachi’s first day here, and he had a couple of moments that he gets to grow through as well. But for his first practice, I was pleased with what I saw.”
Off the field, former Florida State WR Anquan Boldin talked to the team yesterday ahead of fall camp. Norvell touched on why he brought in the 14-year NFL veteran to inspire his group as the season begins.
“He’s one of the great all-time Seminoles and is a guy that is about all the right things…Everything about his journey (made me) excited for our team to hear and guys got to ask some great questions”
Ashlynd Barker, who broke the rock for Florida State at the end of summer workouts, took the stand next and discussed what he likes about the secondary.
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“This is one of my favorite groups that we have had so far because we added a couple of new people and we bonded so quickly. I think that was a special thing…There’s no ego or talk back.”
Micahi Danzy rounded out the day by telling the media what he wants to work on in the offseason and how he thinks he can improve in year two.
“As you know, I struggled on intermediate routes last year, so I wanted to get on the JUGS, work on my catching, and work on getting out of my breaks. So, I have been focusing on that and pushing myself.”
The Seminoles will take the field for practice on Thursday and Friday, before receiving an off day on Saturday. The full media availabilities from head coach Mike Norvell, safety Ashlynd Barker and wide receiver Micahi Danzy can be found below.
Head coach Mike Norvell
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Safety Ashlynd Barker
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Wide receiver Ashlynd Barker
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