Breaking News: What a pleasant supplies!!The sun had barely kissed the morning dew when the breaking news hit the airwaves!! the news was made by the council of Florida State Seminoles!! directed by the Athletic Director Michael Alford to embrace the head coach Mike Norvell and all Cleveland guardians players!! the university president Richard D. McCullough and board of trustees and the entire council budget to bring ” CB Jon Mitchell, EDGE Phillip Lee, iOl Bradyn Joiner, EDGE Beau Atkinson and many others ” to improve the term skills, and a stretch 3/4 forward a player that can stretch the defense with their three-point shooting and provide size!! After that they council awarded a pleasant surprise…Read..more

The sun had barely kissed the morning dew when the breaking news hit the airwaves: The Florida State Seminoles Council, in an unprecedented show of unity and ambition

, had unveiled a stunning new initiative. Directed by the ever-strategic Athletic Director Michael Alford and backed wholeheartedly by President Richard D. McCullough, the Board of Trustees, and the full Seminole Council, the program had one mission—reignite the fire of Florida State athletics.

And ignite it they did.At the heart of the announcement stood Head Coach Mike Norvell, who had grown into a pillar of vision and culture at FSU. Now, with the wind of institutional support at his back and an infusion of elite talent on the horizon, Norvell’s plans had evolved from bold dreams into a tangible reality.

The surprise? A rare and remarkable alliance with none other than the Cleveland Guardians, who lent not only their endorsement but opened channels of player development and leadership support. It was symbolic—two realms of sport colliding to spark excellence. And in a rare moment of collegiate-meets-professional synergy, fans were left in awe as Guardians’ veterans visited the FSU facilities, guiding student-athletes and running training clinics.

But that was only the beginning.

The real thunder rolled in the names released shortly after. CB Jon Mitchell, a lock-down corner with vision sharper than a hawk; EDGE Phillip Lee, a ferocious pass rusher with speed to spare; iOL Bradyn Joiner, the immovable force in the trenches; and EDGE Beau Atkinson, a relentless motor wrapped in athletic grace. Each one, a four-star or higher recruit, now bound for Tallahassee.

But perhaps the most surprising addition was off the football field—a stretch 3/4 forward, an elusive hybrid the basketball program had been desperately seeking. The player remained unnamed at the time of the announcement, but whispers called him “Apollo”—a 6’10” phenom with a jumper as smooth as silk and a wingspan that could smother an entire perimeter offense.

As the Council revealed the budget—meticulously crafted to fund this new golden era—the crowd gathered outside Doak Campbell Stadium erupted. This was no longer just about sports. It was about pride. Identity. Legacy.

The moment crescendoed when Alford, flanked by Norvell and McCullough, unveiled the ceremonial torch. Forged in brass, etched with Seminole symbols, and inscribed with the phrase “Rise, Always”, it was to be lit at the start of each season—a beacon to all that the Seminoles were not just participating in college athletics.

They were shaping it.The Council’s final flourish? Scholarships named after each of the incoming athletes, aimed at underprivileged youth with dreams of playing at FSU. The message was clear: this wasn’t a one-time leap. This was a permanent elevation.

And so, as the campus roared with chants and the torch lit the sky, a new era had been.