DANIA BEACH – With Florida State football already facing at least 25 opt-outs offensively and defensively for Saturday’s Orange Bowl against Georgia, the anxiety surrounding player availability is high.
When defensive tackle Braden Fiske made his way to his media availability ahead of the game Thursday at Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport, he did so walking in a boot on his right foot.
Fiske being available to talk and the fact he was listed on the two-deep depth chart should be enough to calm the irrational fears of FSU fans of another player being held out. But for safe measure, Fiske answered the question about his availability.
“It’s been something I’ve been doing for the last month,” Fiske said of wearing a boot. “It’s a precautionary thing. The last three weeks of the season, I’ve been doing it every week. Keep weight off the foot. It’s precautionary and it’s strictly that.”
Moving on from FSU’s snub
Florida State’s Braden Fiske sacks North Alabama quarterback Noah Walters during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Fiske transferred to FSU from Western Michigan this past offseason. He has made a major impact in his first season with the Seminoles with 43 total tackles, six sacks and 19 QB hurries.
Like other players who opted out, Fiske also had a decision to make about playing in this game.
“Really just taking the time to sit and reflect on it and can’t make any rash decisions based off of one decision that was made,” Fiske said.
“You can’t control and I mean, it’s something that you have to control what you can control and in that situation. It was out of our control, my control whatnot, so, we just got to keep moving, keep pushing forward, and it’s unfortunate but life goes on. You have to keep moving and we have…
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Author : Tallahassee Democrat
Publish date : 2023-12-28 15:36:07
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