With just over two weeks left in the spring season, Florida State football remains focused on offense.
Staff continues to work through the challenges associated with installing the playbook. After Tuesday's practice, head coach Mike Norvell said there were some communication issues due to the new facility.
“Today was the first day I saw some of the mistakes in the new installation,” Nobel said.
“There have been some communication issues and men look different now, and you have to be able to adapt and adjust to that.”
Although there were some new assignments immediately after Thursday's scrimmage, Coach Norvell said the offense missed a lot of opportunities.
In addition to Tuesday's further installation, Norvell added that it was a good opportunity for the players to correct mistakes made in the scrimmage.
There were some drops in Tuesday's practice, but it also allowed the Seminoles' rushing game to play to its strengths.
Indiana transfer Jaylin Lucas had some impressive runs, and sophomore quarterback Brock Glenn continued to show growth in the backfield, especially in his rushing ability.
“It was one of those days I needed to be here this spring,” Norvell said. “It was a great opportunity for the players to challenge themselves. There's going to be a lot of great film going forward.”
Norvell said he hopes Thursday's practice won't be too installation-heavy and that the players will continue to stay on top of what's already there and make any necessary modifications.
“Certainly, I thought there was some good back-and-forth, some situational work and some explosive plays on both sides of the ball,” Norvell said. “There were some missed opportunities for our players to continue to grow and get better.”
Observations from FSU football's fifth spring practice
- Brock Glenn hands off to Lawrence Toafili, who breaks through a few yards for a first down to start an early 11-on-11 play. He missed the target on his next attempt, but then made some really nice runs on the ground for 20-30 yard gains.
- Fitzgerald is good from about 40 yards out.
- Aaron Hester blocks DJ Uiagalele handoff from Cam Davis
- DeMarco Ward stops gain on pass from DJ Uiagalelei to Brian Courtney
- DJ Uiagalele's long pass hits Hykeem Williams for a long gain.
- DJ Uiagalele misses long pass to Malik Benson
- Jaden Jones is hooked on Jaylin Lucas after Brock Glenn hands off the ball.
- Jaylin Lucas had a nice run for a 10-yard gain.
- A nice placement pass from Brock Glenn was passed over a greedy Vance to Deuce Span to begin one-on-one practice.
- Jaylin Lucas makes a grab from DJ Uiagalele with great speed and foot movement.
- Jaqui Douglas also used very good footwork to get past Shyheim Brown and make the grab.
- Jabrill Rawls breaks a long pass from DJ Uiagalele to Jaylen Brown.
- Azaleye Thomas nearly steals Kentron Poitier on a pass from Brock Glenn.
- Conrad Hussey jumps over Lawrence Toafili and kicks DJ Uiagalele during a one-on-one red zone practice.
- An impressive Kentroll Poitier grabs Azaleye Thomas with one hand in the corner.
- Kai Bates beats Camdon Fryer to get the pick. I grabbed a lot, but Nobel didn't say anything about it.
- Kentron Poitier drops a pass from DJ Uiagalele to start a 7-on-7. On the next play, Uiagalele finds Poitier wide open.
- Brock Glenn passed to Samuel Singleton Jr., who shook off Christian White's tackle and ran to the end zone.
- DJ Uiagalele notices that Jaylen Brown is under intense pressure from Jabrill Rawls.Brown takes off after landing the pass.
- Consecutive drops on passes from Trevor Jackson.
- Luke Kromenhoek pass intended for Vandrevious Jacobs by Christian White PBU
- DJU completes a pass to Kentron Poitier and runs to the end zone under pressure from Azareye Thomas to begin an 11-on-11 play.
- Brock Glenn made a great move to get out of the pocket and pass to Jaylin Lucas.
- Brock Glenn hands Camdon Fryer as he takes off from the sideline.
- A handoff from Luke Kromenhook to Jaylin Lucas goes deep into the red zone.
Jack Williams covers Florida State athletics for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at jwilliams@tallahassee.com or his X @jackgwilliams.
