Five things learned about Florida State football during Tour of Duty open to the media

Florida State football is ready to put last year’s College Playoff snub behind them.

The Seminoles wrapped up their final Tour of Duty winter workout session Thursday in the IPF, as construction continued on the football-only facility just adjacent.

FSU has welcomed several newcomers to the program who are getting their first taste of what an offseason conditioning program looks like under director of strength and conditioning Josh Storms.

“Really been pleased with the work from the guys [and] the investment that they’ve made,” FSU head coach Mike Norvell said to the media following the final workout.

“Obviously, we’ve got quite a few returning players that have been through this and then some newcomers that have joined in here in January, but just to see the camaraderie, the work, and the encouragement, the challenge that guys embrace – I mean, this is one of those foundational elements of our program.”

The Seminoles kick off preparation for the 2024 season – when the College Football Playoffs expand to 12 teams – with 15 spring practices, which begin Tuesday, March 19, after the players return from spring break next week.

The spring practices culminate in the Spring Showcase, scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20, inside Doak Campbell Stadium, which is undergoing heavy renovations.

Here are our five takeaways from FSU’s final Tour of Duty winter workout, which was open to the local media.

Brock Glenn looks bigger, impressive

Florida State football players take part in the final Tour of Duty winter workouts ahead of 2024 spring practices on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Quarterback Brock Glenn had a rude introduction to the college level as a freshman last season. After impressive spring and fall camps when he pushed to be the backup to Jordan Travis, Glenn suffered an injury that kept him out for several weeks.

When he…

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Author : Tallahassee Democrat

Publish date : 2024-03-07 21:00:38

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