Jontae Gilbert, a four-star defensive back, said on social media on Saturday that he has committed to play for the Georgia Bulldogs. When the 6-foot-1, 185-pound cornerback finishes his upcoming senior season at Atlanta’s Frederick Douglass High School, he won’t have far to travel to play for the Bulldogs. Gilbert is an all-around athlete who has played wide receiver, cornerback, free safety, and even punter for Douglass. The 247Sports composite ranks Gilbert as the nation’s No. 17 cornerback prospect and the No. 141 prospect overall. Gilbert was apparently thinking about North Carolina State and Georgia Tech. After his freshman year, he made an initial commitment to Ohio State; however, he has since renounced that decision and resumed recruiting.
The energy created by the student-musicians playing as part of the World Renowned FSU Marching Chiefs and the electricity produced by the Seminole Sound when they perform at basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, baseball, and other Nole athletic events is one of the best things about going to a Florida State Seminoles football game.
It is with great pride that Tomahawk Nation welcomes Dr. David Plack, Director of FSU Athletic Bands, to respond to a few questions on his role, the FSU Marching Chiefs—the band that has never lost a halftime show—and himself.{onward}
According to the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll, FSU soccer is rated first in the nation for the fourth time in the previous six seasons. Prince shares his views after the squad defeats TCU in exhibition play. The Seminoles take face USF on Thursday to begin their regular season.
In the 2024 Olympic Games, the United States defeated Brazil 1-0 to earn the gold medal, thanks in part to Casey Krueger, Jenna Nighswonger, and Emily Sams. With this victory, Team USA became the first group of former Seminoles to win a significant international title
The volleyball team’s Garnet and Gold Scrimmage is scheduled for this Friday at 6:00 p.m. at Tully.
The squad that plays beach volleyball has appointed an experienced professional player as their new assistant coach.
With a 2-under-par four-round total, FSU All-American Morgane Metraux tied for 18th place in her Olympic debut. Out of the 60 players in the tournament, she was one of just 24 to finish under par for the 72-hole, four-round competition.
Our summaries below include the news and events from a few of the other FSU sports programs this week.
