Florida State at Miami: Tuesday Practice Observations

The Seminoles hit the follow fields on Tuesday morning to start preparations for a street matchup with the Miami Hurricanes. Following a win over Georgia Tech on Saturday afternoon, Florida State’s gamers felt a bit of looser at this time. That led to some massive performs and likewise some coachable moments on each side of the ball.

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NoleGameday was in attendance for the session and we have listed some observations from totally different place teams and gamers under.

— It has been a few weeks however the crowd noise was again at follow at this time. 

— Operating again CJ Campbell flew down the sector on a kickoff protection rep and was on the 10-yard line by the point the returner was popping out of the tip zone. Head coach Mike Norvell ran over to offer him a high-five. Campbell has made some severe strides after being dominated out for the season in August.

— Kicker Ryan Fitzgerald completed an ideal 4/4 on the day together with his longest try coming from over 40 yards. Backup Aidan Shahriari went 2/2.

OFFENSE:

— The Seminoles centered on crimson zone work early in follow in favor of the standard two-minute/tempo drills. This got here after a win in opposition to the Yellow Jackets the place Florida State scored 4 of 5 occasions contained in the 20. Nevertheless, the offense misplaced a fumble contained in the 5 and was compelled to try two area objectives. Operating again Treshaun Ward was in a position to punch in a run up the center for a rating however Jordan Travis was intercepted in the long run zone whereas Tate Rodemaker was almost picked off. The offense needed to accept two kicks inside the ten.

— Beginning operating again Treshaun Ward obtained extra concerned in follow at this time. Regardless of donning a inexperienced no contact jersey, Ward made his presence felt on the aforementioned landing run. He was sharp all through follow and there is rising optimism he returns this weekend.

— The operating backs have been capable of finding some room throughout group drills. On again to again performs, Trey Benson and Ward exploded by means of two huge holes up the center. Ward seemed to be freed up by Dillan Gibbons and Robert Scott attending to the second degree.

— The huge receivers obtained the most effective of the defensive backs in 1-on-1s. Ontaria Wilson opened issues up with a deep ball whereas Johnny Wilson obtained each toes in on a catch on the sideline. Deuce Spann beat Azareye’h Thomas deep for a completion earlier than tight finish Preston Daniel hauled in a contested ball with Travis Jay throughout him. Ja’Khi Douglas and Malik McClain additionally got here away with wins on their reps. McClain out-positioned Thomas on a deep ball close to the tip of the interval.

— The quarterbacks have been fairly common on the day. Tate Rodemaker and AJ Duffy have been out of rhythm throughout group drills and 7-on-7 within the latter half of follow. Rodemaker overthrew Ward on a contact cross and misplaced a ball to a wide-open Daniel on the sideline. 

— Mycah Pittman got here down with a tricky catch in group drills. He was compelled to reel in a ball that was thrown behind him on account of Jordan Travis’ arm being bumped because the launched the cross.

— Some good blocking out of the offense at this time. Offensive lineman Darius Washington obtained as much as the second degree and put a physique on a linebacker to spring a run. Tight finish Cam McDonald opened up house for Ward to create an honest acquire.

— Ja’Khi Douglas introduced in an underthrown ball in group drills and turned on the burners to take it the space.

DEFENSE:

— Linebacker Brendan Gant confirmed up in an enormous approach on Tuesday. He intercepted Travis in the long run zone early in follow earlier than exploding off the sting for a deal with for loss just a few performs later.

— Linebacker Amari Gainer positioned himself for an interception in the long run zone however the ball bounced off his palms. Gainer beat tight finish Markeston Douglas inside on a block later in follow.

— Defensive again Jammie Robinson recovered on a cross to deflect a soccer.

— Rodemaker positioned a pleasant deep ball to Spann in group drills however security Shyheim Brown was in an ideal spot to pop the huge receiver proper because the soccer arrived. The ball bounced harmlessly to the turf.

— Travis threw out to the left aspect for huge receiver Malik McClain for a two-point dialog. Cornerback Renardo Inexperienced caught his paw in and ripped the ball out.

— Cornerback Kevin Knowles pulled down an interception on the sideline whereas guarding Pittman in 1-on-1s.

— DJ Lundy laid an enormous hit on Daniel to pressure an incompletion in 7-on-7.

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