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Florida State football held its second fall scrimmage Saturday morning with head coach Mike Norvell impressed with quarterback DJ Uiagalelei’s performance.
Both Norvell and offensive coordinator Alex Atkins praised Uiagalelei when speaking to the media after the scrimmage, with Norvell saying Uiagalelei has had a “remarkable preseason” and had a big day Saturday.
“Everybody is at a different stage but it’s all about the growth and getting better, I thought DJ did a great job with that,” Norvell said. “All the quarterbacks had their positive moments today, but he [Uiagalelei] started off outstanding.”
The Oregon State transfer has been sharper in his decision making and he’s been making some good throws to receivers in tight coverage. Norvell said that Uiagalelei connected well with wide receiver Ja’Khi Douglas Saturday, with the receiver making some big plays during the scrimmage according to Norvell.
Florida State football players participate in the eighth practice of fall camp on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024
Uiagalelei has continued to grow in his role since the start of camp, and both Norvell and Atkins see him taking more ownership of the offense.
“What I loved about it is how he’s been able to settle and kind of make it his own,” Atkins said. “He’s not learning the Florida State offense he’s learning the offense is changing into kind of his offense.
I like that development because of what he’s comfortable with and how he’s changing the plays, changing the cadences and understanding where to go to and building a relationship with receivers.”
“It’s been fun to watch”
A big day for young offensive players during the scrimmage
With kickoff against Georgia Tech in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday, Aug. 24, Norvell said the team is entering a “critical” two-week period.
Norvell called Saturday’s scrimmage an evaluation day for the…
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Author : Tallahassee Democrat
Publish date : 2024-08-10 16:16:18
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