[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] [@DocStaples](/creator/twitter/DocStaples) "@Ghostridr5 He has recruited his position well with elite $$$ to back him up at his own alma mater. Thats nowhere near being the HC without those elements. And dont hire a recruiter. Hire a head coach who can run an organization & hold everyone accountable for excellence" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979781333728768365) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T05:27Z 11.9K followers, XX engagements "Shipp deserves better than hes gotten this year to be sure. More than a few players on the #UNC team that continue to handle themselves well and play hard" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1974586398771691726) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-04T21:24Z 11.9K followers, 13.8K engagements "#UCLA might've been the one P4 offense in the country worse than #UNC's coming into today. They fire their HC change their offensive staff & they score XX to beat Penn State. Coaching matters" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1974610302701597117) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-04T22:59Z 11.9K followers, 14.1K engagements "Jerry Wilson having a very rough night for #FSU. 21-3 might be insurmountable in this one for #Noles. Needed to start well & keep pressure on #Miami (FL) but mistakes & turnovers have repeatedly killed momentum" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1974651957156737052) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-05T01:44Z 11.9K followers, 5039 engagements "Same problem #Noles defense had against Virginia. Have to finish plays and get guys on the ground" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1974658945706017041) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-05T02:12Z 11.9K followers, 8222 engagements "After going fully through the coaches' film for the #FSU vs #Miami team it's very apparent that this game was not decided on the line of scrimmage. #Canes dominated the #Noles' secondary while FSU had lots of openings in the passing game & didn't make those plays. Full stop" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1975623470185951338) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-07T18:05Z 11.9K followers, 35K engagements "Shannon Dawson had an EXCELLENT plan for #Miami. He knew #FSU would sell out to take away the inside run (and they *did* take away the inside run) so Miami won on the edge with a bunch of screens and swings forcing #Noles to do something they haven't done well: tackle in space" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1975625463428194571) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-07T18:13Z 11.9K followers, 3669 engagements "Lots of folks saying #Miami pressured #FSU QB Tommy Castellanos lots the whole game forcing bad decisions. Here's cut-ups of all pass plays until 1st INT. Take a look & find where he's made uncomfortable or hurried. Draw your own conclusions. Rest of game looked the same. Stop letting pregame narratives tint your perception of what actually happened" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1975659073027678446) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-07T20:26Z 11.9K followers, 201.8K engagements "#FSU's lack of speed at LB has been exposed the last two games & is showing up again on the first drive vs #Pitt" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1977045606473642022) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-11T16:16Z 11.9K followers, 14K engagements "Pretty awful 1v1 tackle attempt by Earl Little on that first #Pitt TD. This defensive scheme depends on the Rover making those plays. He made that play repeatedly vs #Bama but hasn't been the same player since" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1977047304420135101) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-11T16:23Z 11.9K followers, 12.3K engagements "This sort of fan "response" is toxic to a program's ability to gain & maintain success. Norvell has already gone unbeaten once at #FSU. What are the odds that his replacement would be able to do that Look at the #Gators or any number of other programs that reset every few years" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1977048232703541349) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-11T16:26Z 11.9K followers, 114.2K engagements "@Chetdawg @NateGreer26 Had no OL and no DL When #FSU was no worse than a stalemate on the line of scrimmage vs #Miami (FL). That game was lost at QB and in the secondary not the lines. The FSU lines handled UM's just fine" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1977052615709278237) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-11T16:44Z 11.9K followers, 1112 engagements "Same flaws in the back seven that have shown up the last two weeks. This was expected vs an offense that has been good this season. I said in the preview that #FSU would likely need to score 30+ to win this game" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1977053552905203882) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-11T16:47Z 11.9K followers, 5883 engagements "Really just an arm punt there from Heintschel. #Pitt coaching staff won't have a problem with him taking that shot on 3rd & X despite the INT" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1977062175220154496) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-11T17:22Z 11.9K followers, 2230 engagements "Game so far has basically matched the #UnconqueredPodcast preview to the letter. Both teams have moved the ball & #FSU defense has traded high #Pitt offensive success rate for a couple picks" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1977067469933040118) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-11T17:43Z 11.9K followers, 3696 engagements "Just got a DM with a great question: Has any other defense in the country faced four better QBs than #FSU has so far Ty Simpson Chandler Morris Carson Beck Mason Heintschel I can't think of any slate tougher so far" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1977071165236514911) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-11T17:57Z 11.9K followers, 100K engagements "Ballgame. #Pitt up two scores. Very poor second half from #Noles on both sides of the ball. Going to be very hard for Norvell to recover the program from here" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1977093891989160387) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-11T19:28Z 11.9K followers, 15.8K engagements "Now odds are well get to watch yet another example of some of the worst onside kicks well ever see" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1977095512861163644) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-11T19:34Z 11.9K followers, 5911 engagements "Theres probably nobody better than Norvell that is actually gettable. So theres really not much of a hot board at this point" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1977095868961673721) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-11T19:36Z 11.9K followers, 112.2K engagements "This. Exactly this. Folks are acting like I'm thrilled by the job Norvell has done the last couple years. I'm just more realistic about the financial situation & who #FSU could realistically aim for at this point" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1977111846227525907) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-11T20:39Z 11.9K followers, 8032 engagements "@WhoSmith91 So fire Mike Norvell to hire . Mike Norvell Jr" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1977114393281544451) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-11T20:49Z 11.9K followers, 1453 engagements "Get spanked at Spanx Stadium eh" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1977515648646308232) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-12T23:24Z 11.9K followers, 6798 engagements "Just did the defensive film review of #FSU vs #Pitt. Whew. Bad enough to make a preacher cuss. Some flat out inexplicable stuff on that tape. And the primary culprit for the loss #Noles linebackers. Woof" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1977569027636809896) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-13T02:56Z 11.9K followers, 32.9K engagements "Given this tape White should be bringing XX basically every play. No reason not tothey allow tons of space in zone even when they drop eight. Problem is that the unblocked #FSU rusher whiffed on every opportunity but one (sack by 27) when they brought X. So so bad" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1977569651233304831) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-13T02:58Z 11.9K followers, 7940 engagements "Going into the #UNC game a couple weeks ago #Clemson was 3-6 in their previous X games vs P4 competition. Folks haven't adjusted to the narrower margins in CFB yet. Gonna take some time on that" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1977794498026410188) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-13T17:52Z 11.9K followers, 4869 engagements "#FSU's murderers-row 2026 schedule should be a significant consideration for anyone suggesting a coaching change" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1978110065480438033) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-14T14:46Z 11.9K followers, 32.8K engagements "Seeing @geoffschwartz fight almost exactly the same battle with Oregon fans that I just fought about the #FSU vs #Miami game last week. Folks just dont understand line play & what good line play actually looks like" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1978246105046409554) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-14T23:46Z 11.9K followers, 7397 engagements "Worth noting. Trenches have not been the problem for #FSU so far this season" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1978464355676004814) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-15T14:13Z 11.9K followers, 26.3K engagements "The power ratings over @statsowar are probably the closest to my eye test of any so far this year. Of note: #FSU (#13) has faced X top-25 teams beating #1 losing to #4 & #22. #UNC is #132 w/one FBS win: over #136 Charlotte (last place). Losses to #32 TCU #76 Clemson #86 UCF" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1978879328705482870) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-16T17:42Z 11.9K followers, 7122 engagements "Pretty banged up #FSU team after several tough games in a row. Rawls being out is big and Duce Joseph and Pettus all being questionable is significant. Gotta survive and get to the open date and heal up as a team" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979030776072061311) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-17T03:44Z 11.9K followers, 15K engagements "Brohm has been a top X coach in college football for a decade" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979366706717082087) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-18T01:59Z 11.9K followers, 35.3K engagements "Sometimes football is pretty basic. Three #FSU turnovers cost #Noles the game against #Miami (FL). This week the shoe was on the other foot as X turnovers cost #Canes the game against Louisville. Not gonna beat a good team w/a bunch of turnovers" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979373907418452016) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-18T02:28Z 11.9K followers, 9067 engagements "@_FlowSwitch_ #FSU defense played well enough to win. Turnovers and other issues on offense (other than the OL which played great) cost #Noles the game" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979375905878282255) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-18T02:36Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements "#UNC disaster on first play from scrimmage two games in a row (each coming off a bye). Historic levels of ineptitude in Chapel Hill right now" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979377794078642616) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-18T02:43Z 11.9K followers, 10.2K engagements "Death taxes and #Miami (FL) fading after mid-October. All-#Canes Conference" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979390253438800090) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-18T03:33Z 11.9K followers, 19.4K engagements "Unreal. #UNC just cant get out of their own way. Shouldve been a go-ahead TD but a fumble going in becomes a touchback instead. This is like watching 2024 #FSU. Finding inventive ways to lose games at this point" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979427328041079046) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-18T06:00Z 11.9K followers, 6255 engagements "Accurate. "When Carson Beck gets in high-pressure situations . he turns the ball over." Louisville was able to get that early lead which changed how #Miami (FL) was able to operate. That changes everything for the #Canes" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979561740716433543) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-18T14:54Z 11.9K followers, 7889 engagements "This is also the main reason #FSU didnt pressure Beck much. He got ball out fast (only X throws traveled beyond 10y). But FSU held it too long. Gotta be out before 2.5" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979669476607201787) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-18T22:02Z 11.9K followers, 2457 engagements "All this talk of how HS recruiting is the problem for #FSU. Is that guaranteeing success for Clemson & UGA (who also shouldve lost to Tennessee & have X losses already including to the Bama team FSU beat) Whats the answer for the elite programs Elite QB play. Gotta find & pay for top QBs first & foremost" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979676256909111381) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-18T22:29Z 11.9K followers, 31.9K engagements "@HatchHomes2 The data show a XX% blue chip ratio is a necessary threshold. What is FSUs" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979683225615372603) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-18T22:57Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements "@AMFKNole I didnt say UGA has two losses. Struggling with punctuation Our education system has really struggled to produce readers" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979709646748504201) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T00:42Z 11.9K followers, XX engagements "@youngcutta69 I've always said it's important. What I'm *also* saying is that it's not a panacea and it's not the primary problem underlying #FSU's losses this season" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979715072416219235) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T01:03Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements "@AMFKNole Truth. I know lots of professors who took student loan debt while they were finishing and it really hamstrings them. Big reason I graduated debt freeworking through grad school & winning fellowships makes a big difference" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979715688190357883) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T01:06Z 11.9K followers, XX engagements "Just a heads up: I'm not planning to record a Hot Takes episode like usual immediately after #FSU vs #Stanford. Absurdly late game means I likely won't watch 2H till tomorrow. May record one at half though as the game is likely to be nearly decided by then. Otherwise tomorrow" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979720609904185646) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T01:25Z 11.9K followers, 8121 engagements "@KnightspurHouse Ugh. No thanks. Why would anyone want Lane at #FSU And Gus doesn't want to be a HC again" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979721653438587242) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T01:29Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements "@michaeldetardo I think #FSU goes into half up by XX. So not quite XX no. But three scores yes. I don't think this game will be very competitive (and this from someone who warned vs both UVA and Pitt that those teams were bad matchups & very well could beat #FSU)" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979722835443831225) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T01:34Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements "@KyleLeaman I was typing this as you were typing that. Short answer: I dont know. It all seems to have disappeared with Tommys injury" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979762377328579009) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T04:11Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements "Accurate. XXX% accurate" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979777645694124143) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T05:12Z 11.9K followers, 10.4K engagements "Hadnt happened till this week but Norvell has lost his team. Theyve quit. Interactions on sideline & effort in certain spots are making that clear. Cant come back from that at this point. Buyout is irrelevant once you get there. Hot board after having some time to think through it: Not gettable but make them say no: Brohm Freeman Lashlee Quasi-Realistic (my top realistic choices): Clark Lea Brent Key Matt Campbell Dan Mullen Realistic: Fisch Buster Faulkner Fran Brown Sumrall Jimbo (I love him but has a coachs second term ever worked out) Just NO dont even think about it: Kiffin Deion" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979778435191873561) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T05:15Z 11.9K followers, 44.6K engagements "@Pa_Noles I hope to God not" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979780698660909163) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T05:24Z 11.9K followers, 2858 engagements "@Noles_Whiskey @ben_stana Ive been in the same room with the man. Have you" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979781825242480777) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T05:29Z 11.9K followers, XX engagements "@Pa_Noles @ben_stana Its not been about Mike. My argument all along has been that swallowing a $60mil buyout is like tying a tire to your legs and then jumping into the ocean. Better to put that $$$ toward NIL. But if a coach loses his program thats not an option" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979783084657782982) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T05:34Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements "Some programs have certain kinds of DNA. Think about it this way: Billy Napier may be a good coach but he & his slug-it-out style is an awful fit for the smug offense-first program Spurrier & Urban built. Bad culture fit. Jimbo was a great culture fit at FSU due in large part to his style of coaching & communication. Franklin is a super buttoned-up super conservative paranoid type. You think thats FSUs DNA" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979784368370397276) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T05:39Z 11.9K followers, 7856 engagements "The fact that #FSUs defensive intensity level is suddenly so noticeably higher with X minutes left in the 4Q shows what the primary problem is. Where was this intensity in the 1Q" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979785010191450497) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T05:41Z 11.9K followers, 17.9K engagements "Yeah I hate to see & say it too but you're right. I hate seeing coaches get fired (these are human beings w/families that get uprooted). I'm also generally opposed to paying huge buyouts which has been a big factor for me so far. But #FSU really doesn't have a choice now" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979809122880270339) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T07:17Z 11.9K followers, 13.1K engagements "@domamoroso The one thing I like about Golesh is that he's worked under Matt Campbell who I think is a terrific head coach" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979812310182133953) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T07:30Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements "The difficulty of hiring a top coach & an enormous buyout are why I was not in favor of making a change until 1H yesterday made it clear Norvell has lost team making it no longer feasible to keep him. Always default to avoiding the buyout until you no longer have another option" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979896606078968114) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T13:05Z 11.9K followers, 11.1K engagements "There is offset language in Norvells contract which does reduce the buyout if he gets another job. But that also means he can take another job on the cheap knowing FSU will pay the rest. Saves next place from having to pay" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979909227620532286) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T13:55Z 11.9K followers, 5163 engagements "My approach (laid out in the pod last night) would be minimal buyout but absurd bonuses for success (+$5mil for conf title $3mil for CFP $10mil for national title). Wont pay not to coach but if you win youll make LOTS of money" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979911654549676084) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T14:04Z 11.9K followers, 17.5K engagements "Man preach. That's worse than high school stuff. Inexcusable and inexplicable" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979984169028501835) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T18:53Z 11.9K followers, 6461 engagements "@NolesAndPhins @Tigity11 Probably true. Key also has a weak point in that he doesn't recruit South Florida and hates dealing with South Florida in general. Probably a dealbreaker for FSU head coach" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979986423047479430) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T19:02Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements "@jfk11_ @Tigity11 Not easier to get into door with elite recruits anymore. Billionaires get you into the door with elite recruits faster than anything else these days" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979988284630565046) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T19:09Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements "Looks like the all-in cost of buyouts at #FSU is going to be around $XX million" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979992054005445063) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T19:24Z 11.9K followers, 36.2K engagements "Yes. Success in football keeps the lights on in the #FSU athletic department. Prolonged failure is like turning the money spigot off" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1980001227824837100) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T20:00Z 11.9K followers, 7921 engagements "@NateGreer26 Thanks. I bet I can win more ACC games the next calendar year than theyve won the last one" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1980037329139216779) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T22:24Z 11.9K followers, 1640 engagements "Folks dragged me when I said this. Then Louisville did it and proved my point" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979667489538883971) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-18T21:54Z 11.9K followers, 3671 engagements "@wc56alpha Yup. And #FSU has the OL/DL though lacking a top DPR (designated pass rusher). QB is good but not elite" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979688982842867771) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-18T23:20Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements "Wazzus last two weeks: 24-21 loss at Ole Miss 22-20 loss at UVA Led most of both games too. So close" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979730116709429318) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T02:03Z 11.9K followers, 3533 engagements "@Tigity11 Would love to bring Lashlee. But is he going to leave the support of XX billionaires at SMU to come to a higher-pressure job with less support" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979985081402855679) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T18:56Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements "@jfk11_ @Tigity11 Did you see what Texas Tech did this year Have you watched what Oregon has done" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1979991814988800311) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T19:23Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements "Heres an interesting one that a listener posed to me: What if Lincoln Riley decided he wants a change of scenery after never fully fitting at USC I strongly doubt it happens (that contract is sweet). But still an interesting thought experiment in this already-crazy job cycle" [X Link](https://x.com/DocStaples/status/1980042603803627776) [@DocStaples](/creator/x/DocStaples) 2025-10-19T22:45Z 11.9K followers, 3879 engagements
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"@Ghostridr5 He has recruited his position well with elite $$$ to back him up at his own alma mater. Thats nowhere near being the HC without those elements. And dont hire a recruiter. Hire a head coach who can run an organization & hold everyone accountable for excellence"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T05:27Z 11.9K followers, XX engagements
"Shipp deserves better than hes gotten this year to be sure. More than a few players on the #UNC team that continue to handle themselves well and play hard"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-04T21:24Z 11.9K followers, 13.8K engagements
"#UCLA might've been the one P4 offense in the country worse than #UNC's coming into today. They fire their HC change their offensive staff & they score XX to beat Penn State. Coaching matters"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-04T22:59Z 11.9K followers, 14.1K engagements
"Jerry Wilson having a very rough night for #FSU. 21-3 might be insurmountable in this one for #Noles. Needed to start well & keep pressure on #Miami (FL) but mistakes & turnovers have repeatedly killed momentum"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-05T01:44Z 11.9K followers, 5039 engagements
"Same problem #Noles defense had against Virginia. Have to finish plays and get guys on the ground"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-05T02:12Z 11.9K followers, 8222 engagements
"After going fully through the coaches' film for the #FSU vs #Miami team it's very apparent that this game was not decided on the line of scrimmage. #Canes dominated the #Noles' secondary while FSU had lots of openings in the passing game & didn't make those plays. Full stop"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-07T18:05Z 11.9K followers, 35K engagements
"Shannon Dawson had an EXCELLENT plan for #Miami. He knew #FSU would sell out to take away the inside run (and they did take away the inside run) so Miami won on the edge with a bunch of screens and swings forcing #Noles to do something they haven't done well: tackle in space"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-07T18:13Z 11.9K followers, 3669 engagements
"Lots of folks saying #Miami pressured #FSU QB Tommy Castellanos lots the whole game forcing bad decisions. Here's cut-ups of all pass plays until 1st INT. Take a look & find where he's made uncomfortable or hurried. Draw your own conclusions. Rest of game looked the same. Stop letting pregame narratives tint your perception of what actually happened"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-07T20:26Z 11.9K followers, 201.8K engagements
"#FSU's lack of speed at LB has been exposed the last two games & is showing up again on the first drive vs #Pitt"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-11T16:16Z 11.9K followers, 14K engagements
"Pretty awful 1v1 tackle attempt by Earl Little on that first #Pitt TD. This defensive scheme depends on the Rover making those plays. He made that play repeatedly vs #Bama but hasn't been the same player since"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-11T16:23Z 11.9K followers, 12.3K engagements
"This sort of fan "response" is toxic to a program's ability to gain & maintain success. Norvell has already gone unbeaten once at #FSU. What are the odds that his replacement would be able to do that Look at the #Gators or any number of other programs that reset every few years"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-11T16:26Z 11.9K followers, 114.2K engagements
"@Chetdawg @NateGreer26 Had no OL and no DL When #FSU was no worse than a stalemate on the line of scrimmage vs #Miami (FL). That game was lost at QB and in the secondary not the lines. The FSU lines handled UM's just fine"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-11T16:44Z 11.9K followers, 1112 engagements
"Same flaws in the back seven that have shown up the last two weeks. This was expected vs an offense that has been good this season. I said in the preview that #FSU would likely need to score 30+ to win this game"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-11T16:47Z 11.9K followers, 5883 engagements
"Really just an arm punt there from Heintschel. #Pitt coaching staff won't have a problem with him taking that shot on 3rd & X despite the INT"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-11T17:22Z 11.9K followers, 2230 engagements
"Game so far has basically matched the #UnconqueredPodcast preview to the letter. Both teams have moved the ball & #FSU defense has traded high #Pitt offensive success rate for a couple picks"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-11T17:43Z 11.9K followers, 3696 engagements
"Just got a DM with a great question: Has any other defense in the country faced four better QBs than #FSU has so far Ty Simpson Chandler Morris Carson Beck Mason Heintschel I can't think of any slate tougher so far"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-11T17:57Z 11.9K followers, 100K engagements
"Ballgame. #Pitt up two scores. Very poor second half from #Noles on both sides of the ball. Going to be very hard for Norvell to recover the program from here"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-11T19:28Z 11.9K followers, 15.8K engagements
"Now odds are well get to watch yet another example of some of the worst onside kicks well ever see"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-11T19:34Z 11.9K followers, 5911 engagements
"Theres probably nobody better than Norvell that is actually gettable. So theres really not much of a hot board at this point"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-11T19:36Z 11.9K followers, 112.2K engagements
"This. Exactly this. Folks are acting like I'm thrilled by the job Norvell has done the last couple years. I'm just more realistic about the financial situation & who #FSU could realistically aim for at this point"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-11T20:39Z 11.9K followers, 8032 engagements
"@WhoSmith91 So fire Mike Norvell to hire . Mike Norvell Jr"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-11T20:49Z 11.9K followers, 1453 engagements
"Get spanked at Spanx Stadium eh"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-12T23:24Z 11.9K followers, 6798 engagements
"Just did the defensive film review of #FSU vs #Pitt. Whew. Bad enough to make a preacher cuss. Some flat out inexplicable stuff on that tape. And the primary culprit for the loss #Noles linebackers. Woof"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-13T02:56Z 11.9K followers, 32.9K engagements
"Given this tape White should be bringing XX basically every play. No reason not tothey allow tons of space in zone even when they drop eight. Problem is that the unblocked #FSU rusher whiffed on every opportunity but one (sack by 27) when they brought X. So so bad"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-13T02:58Z 11.9K followers, 7940 engagements
"Going into the #UNC game a couple weeks ago #Clemson was 3-6 in their previous X games vs P4 competition. Folks haven't adjusted to the narrower margins in CFB yet. Gonna take some time on that"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-13T17:52Z 11.9K followers, 4869 engagements
"#FSU's murderers-row 2026 schedule should be a significant consideration for anyone suggesting a coaching change"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-14T14:46Z 11.9K followers, 32.8K engagements
"Seeing @geoffschwartz fight almost exactly the same battle with Oregon fans that I just fought about the #FSU vs #Miami game last week. Folks just dont understand line play & what good line play actually looks like"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-14T23:46Z 11.9K followers, 7397 engagements
"Worth noting. Trenches have not been the problem for #FSU so far this season"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-15T14:13Z 11.9K followers, 26.3K engagements
"The power ratings over @statsowar are probably the closest to my eye test of any so far this year. Of note: #FSU (#13) has faced X top-25 teams beating #1 losing to #4 & #22. #UNC is #132 w/one FBS win: over #136 Charlotte (last place). Losses to #32 TCU #76 Clemson #86 UCF"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-16T17:42Z 11.9K followers, 7122 engagements
"Pretty banged up #FSU team after several tough games in a row. Rawls being out is big and Duce Joseph and Pettus all being questionable is significant. Gotta survive and get to the open date and heal up as a team"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-17T03:44Z 11.9K followers, 15K engagements
"Brohm has been a top X coach in college football for a decade"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-18T01:59Z 11.9K followers, 35.3K engagements
"Sometimes football is pretty basic. Three #FSU turnovers cost #Noles the game against #Miami (FL). This week the shoe was on the other foot as X turnovers cost #Canes the game against Louisville. Not gonna beat a good team w/a bunch of turnovers"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-18T02:28Z 11.9K followers, 9067 engagements
"@FlowSwitch #FSU defense played well enough to win. Turnovers and other issues on offense (other than the OL which played great) cost #Noles the game"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-18T02:36Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements
"#UNC disaster on first play from scrimmage two games in a row (each coming off a bye). Historic levels of ineptitude in Chapel Hill right now"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-18T02:43Z 11.9K followers, 10.2K engagements
"Death taxes and #Miami (FL) fading after mid-October. All-#Canes Conference"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-18T03:33Z 11.9K followers, 19.4K engagements
"Unreal. #UNC just cant get out of their own way. Shouldve been a go-ahead TD but a fumble going in becomes a touchback instead. This is like watching 2024 #FSU. Finding inventive ways to lose games at this point"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-18T06:00Z 11.9K followers, 6255 engagements
"Accurate. "When Carson Beck gets in high-pressure situations . he turns the ball over." Louisville was able to get that early lead which changed how #Miami (FL) was able to operate. That changes everything for the #Canes"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-18T14:54Z 11.9K followers, 7889 engagements
"This is also the main reason #FSU didnt pressure Beck much. He got ball out fast (only X throws traveled beyond 10y). But FSU held it too long. Gotta be out before 2.5"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-18T22:02Z 11.9K followers, 2457 engagements
"All this talk of how HS recruiting is the problem for #FSU. Is that guaranteeing success for Clemson & UGA (who also shouldve lost to Tennessee & have X losses already including to the Bama team FSU beat) Whats the answer for the elite programs Elite QB play. Gotta find & pay for top QBs first & foremost"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-18T22:29Z 11.9K followers, 31.9K engagements
"@HatchHomes2 The data show a XX% blue chip ratio is a necessary threshold. What is FSUs"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-18T22:57Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements
"@AMFKNole I didnt say UGA has two losses. Struggling with punctuation Our education system has really struggled to produce readers"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T00:42Z 11.9K followers, XX engagements
"@youngcutta69 I've always said it's important. What I'm also saying is that it's not a panacea and it's not the primary problem underlying #FSU's losses this season"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T01:03Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements
"@AMFKNole Truth. I know lots of professors who took student loan debt while they were finishing and it really hamstrings them. Big reason I graduated debt freeworking through grad school & winning fellowships makes a big difference"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T01:06Z 11.9K followers, XX engagements
"Just a heads up: I'm not planning to record a Hot Takes episode like usual immediately after #FSU vs #Stanford. Absurdly late game means I likely won't watch 2H till tomorrow. May record one at half though as the game is likely to be nearly decided by then. Otherwise tomorrow"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T01:25Z 11.9K followers, 8121 engagements
"@KnightspurHouse Ugh. No thanks. Why would anyone want Lane at #FSU And Gus doesn't want to be a HC again"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T01:29Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements
"@michaeldetardo I think #FSU goes into half up by XX. So not quite XX no. But three scores yes. I don't think this game will be very competitive (and this from someone who warned vs both UVA and Pitt that those teams were bad matchups & very well could beat #FSU)"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T01:34Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements
"@KyleLeaman I was typing this as you were typing that. Short answer: I dont know. It all seems to have disappeared with Tommys injury"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T04:11Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements
"Accurate. XXX% accurate"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T05:12Z 11.9K followers, 10.4K engagements
"Hadnt happened till this week but Norvell has lost his team. Theyve quit. Interactions on sideline & effort in certain spots are making that clear. Cant come back from that at this point. Buyout is irrelevant once you get there. Hot board after having some time to think through it: Not gettable but make them say no: Brohm Freeman Lashlee Quasi-Realistic (my top realistic choices): Clark Lea Brent Key Matt Campbell Dan Mullen Realistic: Fisch Buster Faulkner Fran Brown Sumrall Jimbo (I love him but has a coachs second term ever worked out) Just NO dont even think about it: Kiffin Deion"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T05:15Z 11.9K followers, 44.6K engagements
"@Pa_Noles I hope to God not"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T05:24Z 11.9K followers, 2858 engagements
"@Noles_Whiskey @ben_stana Ive been in the same room with the man. Have you"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T05:29Z 11.9K followers, XX engagements
"@Pa_Noles @ben_stana Its not been about Mike. My argument all along has been that swallowing a $60mil buyout is like tying a tire to your legs and then jumping into the ocean. Better to put that $$$ toward NIL. But if a coach loses his program thats not an option"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T05:34Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements
"Some programs have certain kinds of DNA. Think about it this way: Billy Napier may be a good coach but he & his slug-it-out style is an awful fit for the smug offense-first program Spurrier & Urban built. Bad culture fit. Jimbo was a great culture fit at FSU due in large part to his style of coaching & communication. Franklin is a super buttoned-up super conservative paranoid type. You think thats FSUs DNA"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T05:39Z 11.9K followers, 7856 engagements
"The fact that #FSUs defensive intensity level is suddenly so noticeably higher with X minutes left in the 4Q shows what the primary problem is. Where was this intensity in the 1Q"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T05:41Z 11.9K followers, 17.9K engagements
"Yeah I hate to see & say it too but you're right. I hate seeing coaches get fired (these are human beings w/families that get uprooted). I'm also generally opposed to paying huge buyouts which has been a big factor for me so far. But #FSU really doesn't have a choice now"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T07:17Z 11.9K followers, 13.1K engagements
"@domamoroso The one thing I like about Golesh is that he's worked under Matt Campbell who I think is a terrific head coach"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T07:30Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements
"The difficulty of hiring a top coach & an enormous buyout are why I was not in favor of making a change until 1H yesterday made it clear Norvell has lost team making it no longer feasible to keep him. Always default to avoiding the buyout until you no longer have another option"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T13:05Z 11.9K followers, 11.1K engagements
"There is offset language in Norvells contract which does reduce the buyout if he gets another job. But that also means he can take another job on the cheap knowing FSU will pay the rest. Saves next place from having to pay"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T13:55Z 11.9K followers, 5163 engagements
"My approach (laid out in the pod last night) would be minimal buyout but absurd bonuses for success (+$5mil for conf title $3mil for CFP $10mil for national title). Wont pay not to coach but if you win youll make LOTS of money"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T14:04Z 11.9K followers, 17.5K engagements
"Man preach. That's worse than high school stuff. Inexcusable and inexplicable"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T18:53Z 11.9K followers, 6461 engagements
"@NolesAndPhins @Tigity11 Probably true. Key also has a weak point in that he doesn't recruit South Florida and hates dealing with South Florida in general. Probably a dealbreaker for FSU head coach"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T19:02Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements
"@jfk11_ @Tigity11 Not easier to get into door with elite recruits anymore. Billionaires get you into the door with elite recruits faster than anything else these days"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T19:09Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements
"Looks like the all-in cost of buyouts at #FSU is going to be around $XX million"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T19:24Z 11.9K followers, 36.2K engagements
"Yes. Success in football keeps the lights on in the #FSU athletic department. Prolonged failure is like turning the money spigot off"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T20:00Z 11.9K followers, 7921 engagements
"@NateGreer26 Thanks. I bet I can win more ACC games the next calendar year than theyve won the last one"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T22:24Z 11.9K followers, 1640 engagements
"Folks dragged me when I said this. Then Louisville did it and proved my point"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-18T21:54Z 11.9K followers, 3671 engagements
"@wc56alpha Yup. And #FSU has the OL/DL though lacking a top DPR (designated pass rusher). QB is good but not elite"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-18T23:20Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements
"Wazzus last two weeks: 24-21 loss at Ole Miss 22-20 loss at UVA Led most of both games too. So close"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T02:03Z 11.9K followers, 3533 engagements
"@Tigity11 Would love to bring Lashlee. But is he going to leave the support of XX billionaires at SMU to come to a higher-pressure job with less support"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T18:56Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements
"@jfk11_ @Tigity11 Did you see what Texas Tech did this year Have you watched what Oregon has done"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T19:23Z 11.9K followers, XXX engagements
"Heres an interesting one that a listener posed to me: What if Lincoln Riley decided he wants a change of scenery after never fully fitting at USC I strongly doubt it happens (that contract is sweet). But still an interesting thought experiment in this already-crazy job cycle"
X Link @DocStaples 2025-10-19T22:45Z 11.9K followers, 3879 engagements
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