As you may know, FSU is missing 5 guys from practice for Non-Injury reasons. Thankfully there have been no serious injuries to date, in stark contrast to the 'Noles recent past. That said, there are 5 guys who are not in camp. I'll quickly go over each of them to let everyone know what their status is.
Tavarres Pressley, RB. Pressley was the #2 rated JUCO back this past year. He has had a lot of problems qualifying. While I usually don't like the chances of JUCO kids getting in, Pressley did say that he got his qualifying grade from my summer course. The problem is that his transcript is apparently mixed up in the transcripts of all the other students. I''d really prefer there was some fast-tracking available for these kids. His transcript was help up for 2 weeks but now it appears Jeff Cameron is reporting that Pressley is in, which was confirmed by FSU's SI office. This is excellent news. He won't be able to wear pads for 5 days due to the NCAA acclimation process (helmet and shorts for 3 days, shells for 2).
He is a good runner with solid hands and excellent vision. A little over 6 foot and 210-215ish. Remember that running back is a position that doesn't require much practice. I expect him to take some carries from Antone, offer FSU another option at TB, and improve FSU's depth. Pressley isn't a burner, but he does get good separation. He looks like he can be a productive back. This is especially important considering the lack of depth at the position and the Jermaine Thomas situation, discussed below.
Justin Mincey is an excellent defensive tackle prospect who was a music appreciator (will miss first 3 games) and had to take some classes this summer at TCC to stay eligible. FSU really needs him for the Wake Forest game. Some considered him to be the best interior defensive lineman on the team in the Spring. I never expect a kid who couldn't hack it academically at Florida State and had to cheat on an Online Music History Appreciation exam to be able to go and make a good grade at community college in the summer and return to the roster. Don't expect him back, but be pleasantly surprised if he is. With the disinformation approach that FSU athletics now employs, their silence on the matter is disheartening. We really need Moses McCray to step it up and get fully healthy.
Matt Dunham, H-Back/ TE/ RB. Dunham is a Junior hybrid H-Back/ TE, and at this point in his career, he has not shown much promise despite being very highly ranked. Once again, the same rule applies: I never expect a kid who couldn't hack it academically at Florida State to be able to go and make a good grade at community college in the summer and return to the roster. Personally, I hope he doesn't make it back. He wouldn't contribute much this season, and it clears up a scholarship we can use on a player that the new administration actually wants.
Charlie Graham, TE, Jr. Graham is actually a promising TE who would be a junior this year. Graham has been in and out of trouble throughout his 2 year career at FSU. He was involved in a gun discharge incident over the summer. He also has to take classes at TCC this summer to get back on the team. Troubled kid, decent but not great talent, not expected to be a starter even if he had remained on the team. Let's apply the rule: I never expect a kid who couldn't hack it academically at Florida State to be able to go and make a good grade at community college in the summer and return to the roster. FSU hasn't had an arrest in almost 4 months and personally I hope that he doesn't make it back. Like Mincey and Dunham, his status is in limbo pending TCC's grades and registrar approval.
Jermaine Thomas, RB, fr. Thomas is a highly touted prospect. He practiced with FSU for a week but is now not practicing with the team. What is up? Academics. Something from his academic resume was flagged or reviewed. Most expect him back on the team and I wouldn't worry about this kid yet. He has the best chance to make it back out of the 4 still out there.
Tavarres Pressley, RB. Pressley was the #2 rated JUCO back this past year. He has had a lot of problems qualifying. While I usually don't like the chances of JUCO kids getting in, Pressley did say that he got his qualifying grade from my summer course. The problem is that his transcript is apparently mixed up in the transcripts of all the other students. I''d really prefer there was some fast-tracking available for these kids. His transcript was help up for 2 weeks but now it appears Jeff Cameron is reporting that Pressley is in, which was confirmed by FSU's SI office. This is excellent news. He won't be able to wear pads for 5 days due to the NCAA acclimation process (helmet and shorts for 3 days, shells for 2).
He is a good runner with solid hands and excellent vision. A little over 6 foot and 210-215ish. Remember that running back is a position that doesn't require much practice. I expect him to take some carries from Antone, offer FSU another option at TB, and improve FSU's depth. Pressley isn't a burner, but he does get good separation. He looks like he can be a productive back. This is especially important considering the lack of depth at the position and the Jermaine Thomas situation, discussed below.
Justin Mincey is an excellent defensive tackle prospect who was a music appreciator (will miss first 3 games) and had to take some classes this summer at TCC to stay eligible. FSU really needs him for the Wake Forest game. Some considered him to be the best interior defensive lineman on the team in the Spring. I never expect a kid who couldn't hack it academically at Florida State and had to cheat on an Online Music History Appreciation exam to be able to go and make a good grade at community college in the summer and return to the roster. Don't expect him back, but be pleasantly surprised if he is. With the disinformation approach that FSU athletics now employs, their silence on the matter is disheartening. We really need Moses McCray to step it up and get fully healthy.
Matt Dunham, H-Back/ TE/ RB. Dunham is a Junior hybrid H-Back/ TE, and at this point in his career, he has not shown much promise despite being very highly ranked. Once again, the same rule applies: I never expect a kid who couldn't hack it academically at Florida State to be able to go and make a good grade at community college in the summer and return to the roster. Personally, I hope he doesn't make it back. He wouldn't contribute much this season, and it clears up a scholarship we can use on a player that the new administration actually wants.
Charlie Graham, TE, Jr. Graham is actually a promising TE who would be a junior this year. Graham has been in and out of trouble throughout his 2 year career at FSU. He was involved in a gun discharge incident over the summer. He also has to take classes at TCC this summer to get back on the team. Troubled kid, decent but not great talent, not expected to be a starter even if he had remained on the team. Let's apply the rule: I never expect a kid who couldn't hack it academically at Florida State to be able to go and make a good grade at community college in the summer and return to the roster. FSU hasn't had an arrest in almost 4 months and personally I hope that he doesn't make it back. Like Mincey and Dunham, his status is in limbo pending TCC's grades and registrar approval.
Jermaine Thomas, RB, fr. Thomas is a highly touted prospect. He practiced with FSU for a week but is now not practicing with the team. What is up? Academics. Something from his academic resume was flagged or reviewed. Most expect him back on the team and I wouldn't worry about this kid yet. He has the best chance to make it back out of the 4 still out there.
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