Noles News: FSU heads down to Duval for two-day Jacksonville minicamp

After a pair of practices in Tallahassee, Florida State football is now headed down I-10 to DUUUUUVVVALLLL — an annual tradition since head coach Mike Norvell took the reigns. Jordan Silversmith has the deets from Dunlap:

After yesterday’s physical session, Norvell lightened the load and focused heavily on situational football, special teams, and crossover work.

To begin the day, the offense and defense swapped spots, learning how to properly tackle or protect the ball. Afterward, the team played in the first 11-on-11 situational period.

DJ Uiagaelelei put together one of the best offensive drives of the spring. He presented poise in the pocket, keeping eyes downfield and extending plays if needed. His chemistry with Malik Benson grows each practice, and the two hooked up for multiple intermediate routes over the middle. The transfer QB led his team into field goal range, and Ryan Fitzgerald capped off the drill with three points.

The defense responded towards the end of the morning with suffocating coverage on the backend and a ferocious pass rush. They easily won the third down portion of practice as the creativity and intensity overwhelmed the offensive attack.

Florida State men’s basketball will face Rice in the Battleground 2K Hoops doubleheader at the Toyota Center in Houston:

The Seminoles will face the Owls in the first game of the doubleheader which features Houston against Auburn in the second game of the one-day event.

The Seminoles have a 5-2 record against Rice record and enter their game against the Owls with a two-game winning streak in the series that began on December 6, 1961. Florida State’s game against Rice is its first against the Owls since a 65-52 Seminole win on November 14, 1997, in the 1997-98 season opener for both teams in Houston.

The Battleground 2K Hoops doubleheader in Houston is rooted in giving back to the Houston community and features charitable activities by both teams while in the Space City. The participating teams and student-athletes will bring their talents, to influence and positively affect the lives of kids in the local community. The Battleground 2k basketball platform will impact the Houston community and be a rewarding experience for the student-athletes and their universities.