Episode Notes: Florida State Primetime LIVE #15 Show: Voice of College Football (FSUVOCFB) Hosts: Jacob Smith & Gus Wilson Date: ~May 2025 (based on context: softball regional, end of baseball regular season) Length: ~40 minutes

Casual, optimistic fan-focused discussion on FSU’s spring/summer sports slate with some football offseason talk. Gus joins from Orlando while on vacation. Light-hearted tone with rivalry banter and realistic expectations.

1. FSU Softball (Tallahassee Regional)

• Hosting Jacksonville State, UCF, and Stetson.
• Game 1: FSU vs. Stetson in ~3 days.
• Bracket format discussion (top 2 advance?).
• Strong confidence in FSU winning the regional (“great shot,” “pretty sure-handedly”).
• UCF and Jacksonville State noted as potential threats, especially Jacksonville State’s recent play.

2. FSU Baseball

• Final regular season series: vs. Miami Hurricanes.
• Miami player (Jake Ogden) quote: “I don’t know nothing about him” (Wes Mendez) → played up as rivalry trash talk; hosts laughed at the obvious fake ignorance.
• Prediction: FSU wins the series (not necessarily a sweep); Miami described as “sneaky good.”
• ACC Tournament outlook: Georgia Tech & UNC dominant, but FSU’s hot bats + pitching (Wes Mendez) could surprise.
• NCAA Regional projections: FSU as a #1 seed (9th-best #1), likely hosting Tallahassee Regional. Possible tough opponents (Coastal Carolina mentioned).
• Big What-If: Miles Bailey injury — hosts believe the team would have been a strong Super Regional/Omaha contender with him healthy.

3. FSU Basketball

• Positive news: Regular-season game vs. Florida A&M (Rattlers) in Tampa (date TBD).
• First meeting since 1991 (infamous Charlie Ward brawl referenced).
• Part of a Tampa doubleheader with Florida vs. Miami.
• Excitement for new roster (transfers + freshmen), Luke Laux’s squad, and visibility from the in-state showcase.

4. FSU Football Offseason

• FSU-Georgia home-and-home canceled but neutral-site game still in works (possible sites: Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Nashville, New Orleans, Orlando, Tampa).
• Hosts support the matchup for resume-building, national TV exposure, and recruiting attention.
• Recruiting update: Jabari Watkins no longer visiting.
• Norvell Discussion: Frank assessment of recent seasons. Emphasis on needing 9–10 wins in 2025 + strong recruiting class. Three straight losing seasons would likely end his tenure. Speculation on replacement process (call big names, etc.).

5. EA Sports College Football Game / Fun Segment

• FSU visited EA Sports facility.
• Highest-rated player predictions: Deuce Robinson expected to lead (low 90s possible); defensive mentions include Rawls, Desir twins, Quintravion Wisner.
• Hopes for improved NIL/transfer portal mechanics and dynasty mode.

• Hope Miami “learns who Wes Mendez is.”
• Standard “Go Noles!” sign-off.

Positive on softball/baseball outlook, measured realism on football rebuild, and excitement for basketball visibility. Typical passionate FSU fan podcast energy — fun rivalry jabs, injury what-ifs, and long-term program optimism.

Great episode for fans wanting quick updates on all FSU sports.

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