Wake Up Warchant

(3:00) The entire offense, top to bottom, side to side is a complete mess...QB alone won't fix it(16:00) Frankly, FSU's practices have not looked crisp which makes you wonder what Norvell clings to in his assessments of it(33:00) You want your $10M head coach to give up play calling...then what?(40:00) SMU's offensive pieces are superior to what FSU has, it's not even close and that's a huge problem(48:00) All gloom aside, can the right QB out of the portal give you hope in 2025?(1:05:00) The defense gets their medicine(1:10:00) Recapping the over/undersMusic: Hot Mulligan - Fly Move The Whole Time

Simple premise to this week's mailbag showcase, Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins: you get to talk to Mike for 10 seconds after the Orange Bowl to prevent what lies ahead in 2024. What would you tell him in those 10 seconds? 

(2:00) Not gonna lie, Helene looks like a lifewrecker!(7:00) DJ's leash(11:00) Is there a way to scheme DJ to save the offense?(22:00) Evaluations(31:00) Can the defense smother SMU?(37:00) The Brock debate(44:00) The development gap?Music: The Kid LAROI - Pick Sides

(3:00) Other powers turning to young arms exacerbating waiting game with QB change(14:45) The short, mid, long-term decisions that loom if improvement is shown(28:00) Billy Embody of OnThePonyExpress.com breaks down SMU offense(39:00) Embody talks SMU defense(51:00) Is FSU offense close to breaking through after dealing with small mistakes plaguing early slump?Music: Muse - Butterflies and Hurricanes

(3:00) No level of questioning Mike Norvell is going to get the answers you want(6:00) FSU has the 126th ranked offense in the country and Brock still ain't part of the solution -- ruminate on the reality(20:00) In game management questioned on Monday but no real umbrage with Fitz usage?(27:00) We got to speak to Atkins again, that was neat(43:00) Adam Fuller walking tall, developing dudes, keeping the 'Noles afloatMusic: Letter Kills - Closer

(3:00) That defense. That's what we forecasted(13:00) FSU fans, however viewed online, made Doak quite electric and affected the outcome(25:00) Eyes, data, everything. FSU offense is atrocious. Fix it!(50:00) Familiarity with SMU program perhaps gives coaches hope for one last shot with DJ to see if it clicks?Music: lolitslea - Exit Plan

(3:30) Over/under(7:00) Pick two players from 2023 to rescue 2024(9:00) Shakeup needed to salvage HS recruiting?(12:00) Would an elite coach find themselves in the position Mike Norvell is mired in?(23:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins(32:00) Over/under losing 3 high end underclassmen to the portal(44:00) Combinations of 2-10, 3-9 that wouldn't make you utterly devestated(48:00) Quick hits(57:00) Does FSU need to leave the ACC to be competitive in HS recruiting(1:05:00) Has this team quit? (no)Music: Kodak Black - Before I Go 

(5:00) What a bummer to have a large, experienced OL and to be 2nd to last in rushing(13:00) What would be a sign that team buy-in is slipping?(22:00) Brock vs UGA, developmental trajectory(34:00) This isn't all on DJ...(44:00) Would you trade position groups with any of teams FSU has already played?(48:00) Does Norvell see the team is moving in the wrong direction?(50:00) All options on the table (outside of head coach) if season continues on path(59:00) What would make Mike make the switch vs Cal?Music: Less Than Jake - Not My Problem

(4:00) Practice observations and the merits of discussing practice(14:00) There continues to be discouraging moments that makes you feel the corner to turn it still blocks away(28:00) What could/would Brock do if he gets in a game?(41:00) Jim McGill of Bear Insider talks big picture for Cal and the Golden Bear offense(58:00) Cal defensive scout(1:07:00) Good guys in the locker room -- code for?Music: Origami Angel - Sixth Cents Get It

(2:00) This ain't great but it doesn't feel hopeless....but hey, QB talk(8:00) Mike talks about DJ's skill but keeps the door ajar for the young bucks?(15:45) Mike is mad!(23:00) Norvell asserts confidence to fix things fast(34:00) Corey wants a big shakeup and now(47:00) Mike discusses the mindset of the backup QBsMusic: Rylo Rodriguez - Real Type

(3:00) Just an abysmal day vs Memphis(6:00) They had 2 weeks to prepare and these were their first 12 plays?! (9:00) Back quibbling over the quarterback(31:00) Playcalling a problem? Are you out on the scheme?(39:00) Penalties, errors mount yet we're not seeing a stern, fired up Mike on the sidelines -- what gives(59:00) Regarding the defense and maybe a leader is starting to emerge out of this slop (1:04:00) Over/under recap, 2 pt "chart"(1:09:00) Elsewhere around the college football worldMusic: State Champs - Silver Cloud

(3:00) NIL turn 'em soft?(10:00) Importance of Memphis game(17:00) What outcome leads to staff changes?(25:00) On Morlock and the TEs(30:00) Big picture expectations for FSU Football(37:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins(46:00) Which two players would you bump to first team(49:00) Optimism vs Memphis?(55:00) Salary cap fallacy?(59:00) Leash for DJ(1:02:00) Freshmen QBs(1:08:00) Urban coming back?!(1:12:00) Rapid fire questionsMusic: Magnolia Park - The Void

(2:00) Quick thoughts on Wednesday practice, is Memphis talking junk?!(7:00) Bye week a boon?(9:00) Norvell on Marching Chiefs usage(13:00) Atkins absence looms large?(15:00) Assessing assistants(21:00) What needs to change(27:00) Lack of young, star QB a big concern(36:00) Will the pass rushers rise up?(43:00) What would a big win over Memphis mean(46:00) Norvell failing to scheme enough lay ups?(52:00) More on QBsMusic: twenty one pilots - At The Risk Of Feeling Dumb

(3:00) Thoughts on Ira's column outlining the hindsight view of how FSU finds themselves in a 0-2 hole(13:00) Brock Glenn's Tuesday(25:00) This "let's have fun!'" thing feels....?(35:00) Jonah Dylan of the Commercial Appeal in Memphis helps us scout the Tigers(54:00) Over/unders for the Memphis gameMusic: Three 6 Mafia - Sippin On Some Syrup

(4:00) Norvell says a lot but not divulging much(7:00) FSU playing too tight, joyless?(12:00 Adam Fuller with different thoughts...(18:00) Communication key for defensive turnaround?(24:00) 2021 deja vu?(31:00) Memphis bad matchup?(42:00) Jaylin Lucas out for year, another weapon nearing a return(51:00) How the FSU QB position should be handled this weekMusic: Loveless - HeartShaped Soul

(2:00) Illuminating weekend of football(12:00) It's the QB, dummy!(25:00) Decommits and roster management philosophy(35:00) Root for Bama?!(50:00) Back to looking at the schedule and upcoming opponents(55:00) It's the QB, dummy Pt II(1:00:00) What are the remaining schematic options to kickstart the run game?Music: Bring Me The Horizon - R.i.p. 

(2:30) If they played cleaner vs GT would they be 2-0 right now?(11:00) Doak atmosphere down big(18:00) Will financial investment preserve DJ's spot?(24:00) What WERE we thinking?(32:00) Is there any evidence DJ could bounce back?(35:00) Talent? Culture? What is going on(42:00) Confidence and the lack of it at QB(45:00) The OL, woof(50:00) Are fans keeping their cool?(53:00) Norvell's QB hit rateMusic: The Black Pacific - I Think I'm Paranoid

(3:00) 1989. 0-2 start. Finish the year #3. So you're saying there's a chance...(6:00) Beating Miami the only thing to look forward to?(8:30) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins; QB talk(17:00) Lack of NFL prospects on OL an issue? Shuffle the lineup?(29:00) Trying to tackle all the issues(35:00) Public NIL negotiations, transfer process affecting team?(45:00) How long until FSU can be respectable again, are difficult decisions on the horizon(57:00) Norvell in the midst of a coaching existential crisis?(1:12:00) Is messaging getting stale?Music: Origami Angel - Wretched Trajectory

(3:00) These type of seasons were suppose to be extinct but FSU is staring at unmitigated disaster in year five(14:00) Fairly or unfairly judging DJ Uiagalelei(17:00) A staggering amount of uncharacteristic errors(39:00) The defensive line has failed to play to their measurable potential(50:00) Culture is supposed to prevent an in-season backslide; time to face up to the roster being inadequateMusic: Four Year Strong - Better Get Better

(3:00) After witnessing impressive wins across the country, must FSU win and win big on Monday?(20:00) Miami looked pretty solid, can't lie.(37:00) Clemson probably gonna be a problem but their illustrious runs looks about doneMusic: blink182 -  ALL IN MY HEAD