FSU | Florida State University News Florida State University News The Official News Source of Florida State University Home / News / Health & Medicine / FSU College of Nursing celebrates 75 years of excellence at third annual Nole Nurse Shining Stars Gala Florida State University’s College of Nursing celebrated its 75th anniversary at the third annual Nole Nurse Shining Stars Gala on March 21 The event honored the college’s long history of excellence faculty and community partners and celebrated the impact of Nole Nurses in health care “This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate 75 years of nursing excellence,” said Jing Wang the College of Nursing has grown into a leader in nursing education This gala was an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come honor those who have shaped our success and look ahead to a future driven by cutting-edge advancements including artificial intelligence and innovative health care solutions.” The Nole Nurse Shining Stars Gala highlighted achievements in nursing education we remain committed to preparing the next generation of Nole Nurses to lead with knowledge compassion and a pioneering spirit,” Wang said Recognizing exceptional alumni for their contributions to nursing: Celebrating excellence in nursing and nursing education: Honoring individuals who have made a lasting impact at the College of Nursing: The 2025 Nole Nurse Shining Stars Gala was made possible through the generous support of Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare As the College of Nursing commemorates 75 years of excellence it continues to prepare future generations of compassionate and skilled nurses while advancing health care through innovation For more information on award nominations and upcoming events, visit nursing.fsu.edu © Florida State University Tallahassee Some of the 90 sailboats in the annual 2025 Race to the… Continue reading Olympic Kiwanis, in partnership with Friendly Earth International Recycling,… Continue reading Feiro Marine Life Center will award scholarships to two… Continue reading The Hood Canal Bridge has reopened to traffic following a… Continue reading A motorcycle rider died after he collided with the truck… Continue reading There will be no field carrier landing practice operations for… Continue reading © 2025, Peninsula Daily News + Sound Publishing, Inc. + Black Press Media Pennridge softball's Averi Dockery will play at Florida State next spring as part of one of the top recruiting classes in the country If anyone needed proof that Pennridge’s Averi Dockery was 100% after missing much of 2024 with an injury Dockery crushed a long homer and whiffed 16 North Penn Knights – the defending state champions – from the ring The 6-foot-1 Dockery will play at Florida State which is just seven years removed from a national title next spring as part of one of the top recruiting classes in the country Dockery was hitting .708 with 13 walks and four homers She also struck out 38 of the 86 batters she faced Walk-up song: “Welcome to the Show” – Cody Johnson Dockery: “I was sort of born with a bat in my hand My dad played pro ball and my mom was a state champion in high school We tried it and I guess you could say I had a natural gift although I didn’t start pitching until I was 10 I was very inconsistent at first – I threw hard but I couldn’t tell you where it was going to go It was a rough start but I stuck with it and eventually started to rein it in.” What made Florida State the right fit for you I walked onto campus and it immediately felt like home Lonni Alameda is amazing and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to play for her "Averi is a versatile athlete that we are excited to bring on hit and defend for this program and her desire to want to learn at a high level is something we value." How hard is it to play and thrive two ways Dockery: “I love getting the chance to both hit and pitch It sometimes gets difficult because I play shortstop as well I spend a lot of time practicing three different things That can get a little overwhelming at times but I love constantly being involved and always feeling like I can do something for my team Dockery missed most of her junior year with an injury “It was not great but I learned a lot about myself as a leader I have definitely taken those things and applied them this year It taught me to be grateful for what I have I hated being in that position; having the opportunity to play is something I don’t want to take for granted.” Pennridge second-year head coach Kristyn Marinelli: “I am a teacher at Pennridge so I knew Averi the student before I knew Averi as a player she is an exemplary kid outside of being an outstanding athlete “She is one of the most elite athletes I’ve seen in a while She has an air of quiet confidence and she leads by example She has been endowed with a skill set – her height her strength and all of the skill work that comes with softball from pitching to the field to the plate understanding and reflecting on where she went right and went wrong Where does your passion for the game come from you realize what you have to sacrifice in order to be at the level that you want to be Once I realized that this is what I want to be and what I want to do “I learned fast that you need grit and drive go for a run and then practice in the afternoon East Stroudsburg senior outfielder Dennis Pierce (Quakertown) a recent Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference East Athlete of the Week 37 RBIs and 15 walks since his five RBI-game against Caldwell on March 11 Holy Family sophomore Nicole Wiser (Villa Joseph Marie) won Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Lacrosse Goalie of the Week on April 10 Wiser saved a dozen shots over two Tiger wins Delaware Valley junior second baseman Angelina Bresnen (Morrisville Pa.) won Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom Softball Player of the Week on April 14 after belting two grand slams in a double header against Penn State-Abington Arcadia senior Kyle McLaughlin (New Hope-Solebury) won MAC Freedom Lacrosse Player of the Week after collecting 14 points in two Knight wins York senior Brandon Purdy (Council Rock South) won MAC Commonwealth Pitcher of the Week on April 7 for his complete game four-hit win over Widener Lebanon Valley grad student Nick Guerieri (Pennsbury) won the MAC Field Athlete of the Week after the April 5 Millersville Metrics Guerieri won the javelin with a career-best toss of 61.76 meters (202 feet the 11th best throw this year in Division III Through mid-April freshman infielder Maura Yoos (Warrington/Archbishop Wood) led Eastern in batting average (.423) and steals (six) Gwynedd Mercy freshman attack David Crespo (Central Bucks South) totaled a program single-game record 10 points (six goals four assists) in an April 4 29-4 men's lacrosse conference win over Centenary He scored five goals eight days later in GMU’s 20-11 win over Neumann Joseph’s junior third baseman Owen Petrich (CB South) was named A-10 Baseball Player of the Week on Monday In the Hawks’ weekend series he collected eight hits His three-homer game Friday tied a Hawks’ record Please help light up 40 Watt Leypoldt by emailing dleypoldt@buckscountyherald.com.  Join our readers whose generous donations are making it possible for you to read our news coverage. 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Donate today The Bucks County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame welcomed the Class of 2025 on Thursday at Brookside Manor in Feasterville The Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company’s Super 21 Truck will be returning for the very special 25th anniversary Kiwanis-Herald Sesame Place Classic on Sunday Central Bucks South posted a 4-0 lead in the first inning en route to a 7-0 shutout of visiting Central Bucks East in Tuesday’s Suburban One League Colonial Division game the Doylestown Rugby Academy high school girls team traveled to Downingtown to play the Downingtown girls team Doylestown was victorious by a score of 43-26 The Archbishop Wood baseball team guaranteed itself a winning Philadelphia Catholic League season with Monday’s 7-0 victory over Cardinal O’Hara Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Our guide features topics that range from home buying to home maintenance and repair delivered Friday afternoons Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates A weekly guide to Arts & Entertainment delivered Wednesday evenings Delivered Saturday mornings with a recap of the best stories from each week Have a notification delivered on Thursdays to your inbox Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. 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He has beaten Carlos in their last two encounters Now he just has to do the same with Sinner it is time to analyze what happened today in these quarter-finals And Carlos will go home knowing that he has two major subjects to study urgently One of them is a subject he has known for a while that he needs to work on and today it was shown not only that he hasn't worked on it but also that he runs the serious risk of opponents learning it and constantly exploiting it Carlos finished the first set with the feeling that he had everything under control he felt he was dominating Nole from the baseline and that his forehand was doing a lot of damage the Serbian seemed injured and ended the set barely able to move Where Fritz and many others fell in the past He lost his game plan and began focusing more on his opponent than on his own game but that's where he started losing the match He needed to shorten the points and be more aggressive He positioned himself almost on the baseline and kept attacking Carlos by hitting returns low at his feet and targeting the backhand side A master class from Nole on how to return even a washing machine to land it on Alcaraz's service spot Djokovic added a special punch to his groundstrokes who watched helplessly as the match slipped away from him In his lack of reaction to Djokovic's aggressive play the Serbian began to thrive and wouldn't hesitate to keep pressing the accelerator He nearly -literally- destroyed Alcaraz with the Spanish player's second serves The Murcian ended the second set winning only two points on his second serve This marked the beginning of the end for him Djokovic wouldn't stop attacking his second serves while Carlos either didn't know how or couldn't do the same Djokovic returned almost all of Alcaraz's serves causing damage with the second serves but also getting the better of the first serves on the line The Murcian struggled on each of his serves while he couldn't inflict any damage on Nole's serve Djokovic exposed Alcaraz's major weakness: the forehand return how Novak discovered in the Cincinnati final how Carlos suffers on the forehand return something happens with Carlos' forehand return he made more than twenty errors with this shot Djokovic began targeting his forehand relentlessly he targeted Carlos' forehand up to nine times in a row he directed the return to the forehand 67% of the time on the deuce side in that fourth set but still couldn't return as he would have liked Besides the fact that in the final part of the match Djokovic took control in the backhand-to-backhand exchanges or that he made only 2 errors in that last set Carlos' inability to return on Djokovic's serve coupled with his lack of power on his serves led to his defeat despite improving significantly from the baseline towards the end and forcing Djokovic to display his best array of shots Alcaraz leaves with a report card where he is asked to work on that forehand return he is still inferior to several of his competitors and that if he wants to win here one day he will have to address many of these issue Detailed analysis: Why Djokovic beat Alcaraz at the Australian Open This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La gran lección de Djokovic a Alcaraz: la gran clave de la victoria de Nole sobre Carlos David Nole Tillitt passed away peacefully on August 22 David faced a courageous two-year battle with cancer demonstrating remarkable strength and resilience throughout his journey inspiring those around him with his unwavering spirit David lived a life full of love and dedication David was a devoted husband to Dixie Lee Tillitt (married for 63 years) and a loving father to Doug (Donalee) He was also a cherished grandfather to Ryan (Julie) Equally loved by his great grandchildren Arena and he always put them first in everything he did David was known for his kindness and generosity but loved supporting family and friends in their ambitions His warm smile and gentle spirit touched the lives of many David graduated from Montana State with a degree in Physics He then collected a Masters degree in Nuclear Science and an MBA from the University of Idaho Throughout his career he made significant contributions to his field and was respected by his colleagues and peers David's passion for woodworking was evident in every piece he created His intricate designs and flawless craftsmanship turned simple pieces of wood into stunning works of art David's furniture and carvings were not only beautiful but also functional bringing joy and utility to countless relatives' homes David's legacy lives on through the many pieces he created each one a testament to his skill and artistry David was known for his exceptional skills with computers His passion for technology was evident in everything he did from troubleshooting complex issues to helping friends and family with their tech needs David's expertise and willingness to share his knowledge made him a valuable figure in his community one of which was his keen interest in finance He spent countless hours studying market trends David's passion for finance was not just a hobby but a way he connected with others always eager to share his insights and help friends and family make informed financial decisions His legacy of financial wisdom and generosity will be cherished by all who knew him David  was a dedicated athlete during his high school years excelling in various sports and earning the admiration of his peers and coaches His passion for physical activity continued throughout his life finding joy and relaxation in golf and other recreational pursuits David's love for the game and his active lifestyle were a testament to his enduring spirit and zest for life.  David was an avid traveler who cherished exploring the world and hiking with his wife and relatives New Zealand and Peru with breath-taking hikes at Mt These adventures were filled with breathtaking landscapes A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m where family and friends will gather to celebrate David's life and legacy Burial will be in Forsyth Cemetery in Forsyth the family requests that donations be made to Hope Lutheran Church/School in David's memory We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible Nuclear Care Partners nurses and all the hospice nurses who provided compassionate care during David's final days and gentle presence brought comfort to David and our entire family during this difficult time Your unwavering support and care have meant more to us than words can express David  Nole Tillitt's legacy of love and kindness will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know him He will be remembered with deep affection and gratitude Retired Sheriff Joe Nole pins interim Sheriff Andy Pernsteiner’s new badge on following his appointment at the Jefferson County Courthouse Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardHe gives recently incarcerated people support and free rides home because he was once in their shoes Meeting at the Door has helped over 70 people in the past two years When Freddie Nole offers help to men walking out the prison doors he carries the credibility of someone who’s lived it He was just 17 when he robbed a South Philly candy store with two other teens Prosecutors said Nole pushed a gun into the store owner’s abdomen which led to his death shortly following the robbery Nole was prosecuted as an adult and sentenced to life in prison years after the Supreme Court ruled mandatory life-without-parole sentences for minors were unconstitutional Even with a support network, Nole found it hard to readjust he is unemployed and has been consistently rejected for jobs he feels qualified for “It’s a combination of probably age … and the fact of my conviction The concept was simple: Take care of the most immediate needs for people released from prison who didn’t have a strong support system That meant a ride to where the person would be staying Nole hoped he could offer resources and advice on how to navigate life after prison “The psychological imprint that’s left upon you in prison is that everything is no,” said Nole And it’s never dealt with because prison isn’t designed to really help you make it once you’re out of prison.” Nole wanted to counter that mindset by immediately showing those released from prison that there were people on the outside who cared about their well-being But he didn’t drive or have the funds to pay for the services he wanted Meeting at the Door to provide asking if they could help out with the resources his budding idea would need to succeed The program has provided rides to about 60 formerly incarcerated men across Pennsylvania since 2022 when it launched They accept anyone who reaches out from prison to ask for help Nole accompanies the program’s drivers to most of the pickups listening to their plans and giving occasional advice “They come from environments where everything is conditional,” Nole said “We just don’t want guys to feel as though this service is going to require them to do anything other than show up.” The Serbian had to withdraw from the Australian Open as his injury worsened and there are still people who continue to doubt that everything is and has been theater It had been just a minute since Novak Djokovic decided it was enough ending his participation in the Australian Open when the audience at Rod Laver Arena chose to bid farewell to the Serbian with boos It's very sad that a legend of this sport like Nole is booed in that way after an injury as if he had chosen to suffer that mishap and not be able to keep playing For Novak to continue in tennis is good for everyone We are talking about a figure that will be remembered forever in history people will speak of a certain Djokovic who became the best in history and at 37 years old was defeating guys 16-17 years younger than him Maybe it will be then when his current actions are recognized and valued Novak could have been retired for 2-3 years enjoying life on the beach with his family and not having to subject himself to public scrutiny like this it is because he loves tennis and many are not aware of how much tennis benefits from Djokovic continuing to play actively Nole is the reason why people spend four figures to catch a plane and get a ticket to see him anywhere in the world Why many set their alarm clocks for four-thirty in the morning because they have the itch to know if he could make it back against Zverev Why they spend hours watching videos on Youtube debating about his figure Why they spend the whole morning reading news online and commenting on Twitter about what happened tell me how many of those thousands would do the same for figures without charisma For tennis players who openly declare they don't like tennis and engage in it solely for the money The current tennis popularity is thanks to rivalries His presence adds an incredible extra to the current circuit with Nole showing everyone the type of player he has been and still is capable of surpassing many of these youngsters Djokovic was going to feign an injury the day of Alcaraz to win with a bandaged thigh One thing is that Djokovic may exaggerate a physical issue on occasion and use that as mental tactics was a bit naïve for not pushing when Nole was struggling Djokovic himself said that if he had lost the second set to Carlos he probably would have done what he did today: retire And today's outcome must sting a little more for Alcaraz who could have pushed harder in that second set Djokovic has shown that his pain threshold is in unreachable realms for the rest of mortals That's why many woke up early to see if Nole could do it once again Because he did it in the past and because he could have done it today a healthy Djokovic would have taken the semifinal Those who booed him when leaving the court may have done so because they couldn't enjoy more tennis for the price they paid They would do well to see things from a different perspective they would surely pay the price of a ticket to see him play one more set We're talking about this possibly being Nole's last match at the Australian Open and he had to leave being booed after winning there 10 times This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Y todavía hay gente que piensa que Djokovic fingía The Briton was Nole's coach at the Australian Open both have stated that continuity is up in the air Novak Djokovic surprised the tennis world with his retirement in the semifinals of the Open de Australia 2025 after only one set against Alexander Zverev (7-6) Nole seemed to have the match under control in various aspects but it was proven that he was not pretending in front of Alcaraz and was actually injured his tournament was positive as he dominated the court against Jiri Lehecka and Tomas Machac Although he dropped a set against Nishesh Basavareddy and Jaime Faria in the early rounds he had a tougher time but imposed his authority after losing the first set with the help of Andy Murray from the sidelines Andy was seen as a coach alongside Carlos Gómez-Herrera and with good chemistry with Nole Andy spoke about his future on Djokovic's coaching team Andy Murray echoed Djokovic's words stating that in their agreement it was noted to talk after the Open de Australia 2025: "We will do it," confirmed the Scot also discussing his pupil's tennis: "I had the opportunity to witness extraordinary tennis and it was one of the best matches I have seen in person the Serb deserved applause for managing to defeat Alcaraz while not at his best Retiring with a 7-6 score instead of 6-1 demonstrates the significant pain he was enduring Murray commented on Djokovic's physical state: "It's unfortunate that the body doesn't respond as one wishes It was a shame to end like this because at this stage of the tournament you feel you are close to something very special." "Sometimes I feel embarrassed that after a good performance by Novak it is said that it was because I helped him I am aware that the team around him has done an incredible job for many years to keep him competing at the highest level at his age" (37) Murray highlighted the warm welcome he received from Djokovic's environment: "Everyone has helped me tremendously it is a very steep learning curve because many things change from player to coach This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Murray confirma las palabras de Djokovic sobre su alianza: "Lo haremos" The Serbian easily beats Cobolli in Shanghai and advances to the round of sixteen in the tournament Novak Djokovic will once again reach the round of 16 at the Shanghai ATP for the ninth time in his career and after five years The Serbian first had to defeat Flavio Cobolli Nole secured a great victory demonstrating top form after his limited activity since the US Open The four-time tournament champion dominated the Italian without mercy calmly showcasing his top-level performance in just 1 hour (6-1 6-2) he will have to return to the courts tomorrow to face Roman Safiullin for a spot in the quarterfinals Although it seemed that Cobolli started the match by putting pressure on Nole that first game did not reflect the set's outcome at all From the moment Djokovic hit his first serve the Italian became the cornered player against the dominant display of his opponent It was unusual to see such aggression from the Serbian right from the beginning it paid off well as Cobolli succumbed to the errors caused by Djokovic's continuous pressure frustrating the Italian who didn't know how to deal with his opponent's moves Djokovic knew all the tricks and played with enviable calmness; it didn't seem like the match was progressing at such a fast pace The Italian also failed to change his game plan in the second set Cobolli couldn't push Djokovic out of the baseline something that could have unsettled the Serbian The young Italian could barely inflict any damage with his returns Nole ended the match against his devoted fan An impressive performance by a titan who executed everything flawlessly This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic vuela y alecciona a Cobolli en Shanghái Novak delivers as the favorite with a scary victory to confirm his ticket to the Miami Open 2025 grand final Novak Djokovic continues to tread firmly in this Miami Open 2025 The world number five convincingly defeated Grigor Dimitrov with a score of 6-2 and 6-3 in 1 hour and 10 minutes of outstanding play Despite some occasional good moments from the Bulgarian the Serbian awaits his opponent in the final from the match between Taylor Fritz and Jakub Mensik Djokovic was the second to step on the court both were smiling during their entrance to Hard Rock Stadium with Dimitrov immediately dispelling rumors of any physical issues and taking charge by setting the pace and direction yet his expression turned completely serious Dimitrov's flame quickly faded in front of Djokovic who stopped conceding ground targeting his opponent's one-handed backhand and pressuring in each exchange until leaving Grigor gasping for air the fourth seed in Miami claimed the first set Even though his team asked him to improve his body language or even play with slice Nole's winning streak extended to seven straight games until Grigor eventually reacted on his serve The number of unforced errors revealed the key to Djokovic's victory as he only made 3 compared to Dimitrov's 27 who tried to step up in the closing stages of the match Dimitrov attempted to push Nole out of his comfort zone but the Serbian did everything in his power to stay focused There was little more Grigor could do as he was destined for defeat against a strong Djokovic who displayed a slight smile at the end of the match showing satisfaction from the win but eager to go for the title in Miami This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic no tiene piedad con Dimitrov FSU has one win in nine games and can only hope to match the three wins posted in the nine-game COVID-shortened 2020 season FSU must win two of its next three games against Notre Dame The 2024 FSU football season will arguably be the most disappointing in recent history They are 26-point underdogs against Notre Dame and FSU fans are legitimately worried they might lose to Charleston Southern They'll likely lose against the Florida Gators even though they are on their third starting quarterback because of injuries FSU is missing the leadership that helped it go on a 23-4 run after losing 13 of its first 21 games under Mike Norvell A big part of that leadership was former quarterback Jordan Travis and he seems to have an idea of what's missing at FSU He posted on his social media account on Thursday: Travis posted the message in the midst of rumors floating around commits likely de-committing and going elsewhere it's up to the players to buy in and hold one another accountable This 2024 FSU team isn't led by the players and that's one of the biggest differences between this year and the past two but they are still more talented than nearly every team they've lined up against this year this team can't get everyone to row in the same direction for a common goal to save its life he correctly identified it was not a player-led team and helped change the culture until it was he'll have to do it again if he wants to find success at FSU before getting fired in a year or two © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"5s","src":"5t","url":"5u"},{"type":"5r","value":"5v"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"5y","url":"5z"},{"type":"5x","value":"60"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands father and former collegiate baseball player with a degree in physical education from UNC-Pembroke He is Native American (Lumbee) and has been a huge FSU fan since watching Chief Osceola plant the spear when he was about six years old In his spare time (there is none with three kids) he likes to work out and hang out with his family Travis posted the message in the midst of rumors floating around commits likely de-committing and going elsewhere FSU football: Will mass coaching staff changes help fix the Seminoles' problems? FSU football: Will mass coaching staff changes help fix the Seminoles' problems This is the leadership the team is missing With the confirmation of the Serbian's absence in the final Masters 1000 of the season his qualification for the ATP Finals is in jeopardy there was speculation that Novak Djokovic would withdraw from the last Masters 1000 of the year it has been officially confirmed that the Serbian will not be present at Paris-Bercy a decision that doesn't come as a surprise to anyone his absence from the French tournament reinforces the idea that he probably won't aim for the ATP Finals this 2024 either Nole could have wrapped up his season after Shanghai and the Six Kings Slam exhibition as his main goal of the year has already been achieved: the coveted gold at the Olympic Games The Serbian confessed a few weeks ago that he wasn't focusing on the rankings or qualifying for the Masters tournament that gathers the top 8 players of the year With little time left for that and missing out on the last major points-scoring tournament it seems unlikely that he would participate even if he does qualify to defend the title he won by defeating Jannik Sinner in the final he is in 6th place in the Race to Turin with 3910 points Although it seemed unlikely for Nole to attend the Parisian event as he eventually went to Shanghai when there were also doubts about his trip to Asia His good performance up to the final keeps him in the race but his absence from the last Masters 1000 of the season suggests that whether he qualifies for the ATP Finals or not is not a concern for him this will be the first time since 2017 that the Serbian closes the year without any Masters title The Big Beneficiaries after Djokovic's Confirmed Withdrawal Djokovic opens the door for some players close behind him to overtake him in the race to Turin and Daniil Medvedev are the only ones with confirmed qualification although the lower spots are the most vulnerable When discussing the major beneficiaries of this withdrawal and Alex de Miñaur could make good use of it All three depend on themselves and are competing in ATP tournaments this week before Paris-Bercy with the Norwegian and the Russian possibly surpassing him in points before the Masters 1000 Many unanswered questions that we will gradually discover This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ¿Qué implica la baja de Djokovic en París para la lucha por las ATP Finals? Discover all the details about the upcoming epic duel between the Spanish and the Serbian in the first Grand Slam of the season The Spanish and the Serbian meet again in what is expected to be an epic battle in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Australian Open Carlitos and Nole have started their respective adventures in Melbourne with different feelings but both come prepared to display their utmost level and give everything on the Rod Laver Arena Alcaraz and Djokovic have already faced each other seven times with the most recent being in the final of the Paris Olympics It is precisely Novak who leads in the head-to-head with a 4-3 record although this score becomes 2-0 for Nole if we only consider matches played on hard courts so perhaps the story could change in a five-set match The quarterfinal match of the 2025 Australian Open between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will take place on Tuesday in the second slot of the night session in Melbourne at around 10:30/11:00 AM Spanish peninsular time It can be watched live in Spain through Eurosport it can be viewed without interruptions from any device with its on-demand subscription service You can also watch the match live for free on the betting site Bet365 thanks to its live streaming service and you will automatically have access to the broadcast of the event featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at the 2025 Australian Open This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Horario y dónde ver en TV y online a Carlos Alcaraz contra Novak Djokovic en cuartos de final del Open de Australia 2025 In a new feature this offseason, Warchant managing editor Ira Schoffel will interview former Florida State players, coaches and others with FSU ties in a series titled, “Now You ‘Nole.” During each interview, we will revisit how that person became a Seminole and also reflect on his or her life’s journey. First up is former Florida State offensive tackle Brett Williams, who was a four-year starter and a member of the 1999 national championship team. Williams earned All-ACC honors every year, won the ACC Jacobs Blocking Trophy as a junior and senior, earned All-America honors and went on to play for the Kansas City Chiefs. Top 101Field of 64 projectionPredicting College Baseball Tourney Hot4Trump By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms and use of my personal information described therein Williams looks back at his recruitment and his playing days at Florida State He also shares a funny story about the time he received a gift from Alabama which led to a recruiting violation for the Crimson Tide when Steve Spurrier turned them in You can watch the entire conversation below: Warchant.com provides just what passionate FSU fans expect: Market-leading coverage of Seminole athletics and recruiting Join the largest Florida State fan community and receive all the benefits that come with it: SIGN UP: Join Warchant’s FSU Community for $1 today Talk about this story with other die-hard Florida State football fans on the Tribal Council. Now that activity in the transfer portal is winding down, it's time to take a look at how Florida State's opponents for the 2025 season have... 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Hot4Trump, Saban blastedNIL order ripped On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media The Serbian falls in his debut at Indian Wells 2025 against a great Botic Van de Zandshulp capable of overcoming him at the crucial moment of the match Botic Van de Zandschulp emerged unscathed from a challenging battle securing a great victory against Novak Djokovic in the second round of Indian Wells 2025 with a score of 6-2 Despite being far from his best and quite inconsistent the Serbian player made 16 winners and 37 unforced errors a stark contrast to the Dutch player's 26-24 balance A surprising result in the tournament by Nole the Serbian player stepped onto the central court with a restless audience to begin his adventure in the "tennis paradise," under the watchful eye of Andy Murray who kept cheering from his box With hardly a gesture of joy or confidence Botic was the first to break the ice on the scoreboard although his expression warned himself that there was still much to be played From the Dutch player's flawless performance to Novak's moment of disconnection where he couldn't even compete for points struggling to handle Van de Zandschulp's pressure from the return and lacking the energy to execute his own strategies the pressure was evident on the scoreboard Nole's goal was to regain confidence for the second set The shadow was already creeping onto the court dimming Botic's performance as he eased off the gas pedal revealing his weaknesses to an opponent who was taking a step forward Djokovic added a new rhythm to the points with net approaches It seemed like everything was in his control causing a slight frustration within himself The world number 6 quickly brushed off that situation to return to square one although his opponent tried to catch him off guard when least expected all while Novak kept touching his right shoulder area Despite Djokovic's attempts to recover the break The ending was approaching despite Nole's efforts to find winners but falling short Botic put his rival in a difficult position just one game away from being eliminated from Indian Wells in his debut for the second consecutive year and against another Lucky Loser (last year it happened against Nardi) with Van de Zandschulp paving his way to the third round due to a mistake from the Serbian This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic no encuentra la luz contra un Van de Zandschulp inspirado The Serbian is experiencing a drift in his tennis outside of the Grand Slams His presence in Indian Wells and Miami is up in the air and the lack of goals to achieve is worrying and he will be 38 when the 2025 Roland Garros begins at the end of May The Serbian is going through a strange moment in his monumental career he is not entirely clear on how to move forward but his performances in 2025 are not up to the level that the player with the most Grand Slams in history deserves His surprising withdrawal in the semifinal of the 2025 Australian Open against Alexander Zverev left us all with a bad taste because it seemed that Nole was rediscovering himself at one of his favorite venues and he seemed to be dominating the first set against Sascha at the ATP Doha and already recovered from his muscle injury "I played without any pain, so I have no excuses. Matteo has been better than me," declared Novak Djokovic after the match at the ATP Doha who raised doubts for a Nole that we haven't seen at 100% outside of the Grand Slams the intense competition he faces nowadays with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner seems to be getting tough for him and the voracious hunger of the new generation He is just four shy of Roger Federer's 103 something that could be a motivation for the Serb it seems that Jimmy Connors' record of 109 titles is a bit out of reach for him.. The lack of consistency in lower category tournaments seems to start affecting his performance at major events and the goal of a new Davis Cup vanished for Serbia after failing to qualify for the 2025 Finals although he is registered for both Masters 1000 What we can't question is the passion Novak Djokovic still has for tennis He confirmed that he keeps playing because he wants to we have seen him help bid farewell in a dignified manner to legends of the racket like Juan Martín Del Potro and Fernando Verdasco officially retired from the circuit since 2022 organized an exhibition match in Argentina which Djokovic didn't hesitate to attend decided to finish by playing doubles in Doha 2025 where they shared great moments on the court and even won a match against Karen Khachanov and Alexander Bublik (6-1 6-1) they lost to the experienced Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten current champions of the Australian Open and Wimbledon (7-5 6-4) Only time will tell how long that inner fire will last in the Serb and how and where he will decide to say goodbye All we wish for is that his farewell truly matches what he has meant to this sport This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic y la difícil gestión de una nueva etapa Florida State football had an incredible 2023 campaign which featured an undefeated regular season and a conference championship. The Seminoles had it all come crashing down in front of them as superstar signal-caller Jordan Travis suffered a season-ending injury versus North Alabama on Senior Night As a result, Florida State relied on a four-year contributor Tate Rodemaker to come in relief it is rare to see college athletes stick around after one or two years of not seeing themselves on the correct path of being a starter Most of them decide to enter the transfer portal (I understand the logistics of players wanting their opportunities) Tate Rodemaker was a three-star quarterback prospect in head football coach Mike Norvell's first recruiting class when he arrived in Tallahassee four-star Chubba Purdy was the talking point of the quarterback position room in the recruiting class Rodemaker was a four-year starter at Valdosta High School in Valdosta Georgia where he had over 6,800 yards and 74 touchdowns He was not just some developmental project The signal-caller had an impressive skill set that the coaching staff liked During his appearance versus North Alabama Rodemaker played well (as expected against a lesser opponent) completing 13 of his 23 passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns He then faced a much stiffer challenge as he traveled to Gainesville to take on the arch-rival Florida Gators where he completed 12 of his 25 passes for 134 yards Rodemaker suffered an injury during the practice week of the ACC Championship Game versus Louisville and did not play the Seminoles decided to start true freshman option Brock Glenn in his place Even after Florida State won the conference and secured a 13-0 record Rodemaker announced that he would be entering the transfer portal He eventually ended up transferring to Southern Miss it was announced that Rodemaker was announced as the starting quarterback for the Golden Eagles Southern Miss is expected to name Florida State transfer Tate Rodemaker as its starting quarterback, sources tell @247Sports/@CBSSports.Rodemaker threw for 510 yards with five touchdown passes and no interceptions at FSU last year. Southern Miss opens the season vs. Kentucky.… pic.twitter.com/Ot9GkYROvP While I know that the former Florida State quarterback was not the biggest favorite of the fan base I am genuinely happy for Rodemaker to get his opportunity to start He waited so long in Tallahassee and waited his turn It is bittersweet to see the Valdosta native get his chance to shine As a result, Florida State relied on a four-year contributor Tate Rodemaker to come in relief Southern Miss is expected to name Florida State transfer Tate Rodemaker as its starting quarterback, sources tell @247Sports/@CBSSports.Rodemaker threw for 510 yards with five touchdown passes and no interceptions at FSU last year. Southern Miss opens the season vs. Kentucky.… pic.twitter.com/Ot9GkYROvP FSU football: Could RB Lawrance Toafili be the x-factor in the season opener vs GT? FSU football: Could RB Lawrance Toafili be the x-factor in the season opener vs GT Former Florida State quarterback wins starting job at Group of Five school The Serbian dedicates a few words to the Spaniard that move the tennis world after his retirement The rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal has been a cornerstone of the ATP circuit for many years the retirement of the Spaniard leaves Nole as one of the last heavyweights standing The great moments these two have given us and how we will miss their matches and Djokovic wanted to share some beautiful words for his greatest rival He wasn't there for his farewell last Tuesday at the Copa Davis a absence that was felt just like that of Roger Federer Djokovic paid tribute to the Spaniard as he deserves and yourself must be very proud of all you have achieved over your career for over 20 years your incredibly competitive Parcheesi games the games you had with your team before your matches We had many fun moments sharing the locker room even though it's a sad day for tennis -even though it's a sad day for Spain and sports in general I hope everyone celebrates your career because there is much to embrace I believe that the most important thing - and you will agree with this - is the mark you left in terms of connection with the people in terms of how you inspired millions of children worldwide to pick up a tennis racket How you conveyed your passion and love for the game How you respected your opponents and the entire tennis ecosystem throughout your career is something that will be studied and passed on to many many generations to come who aspire to be like you as a person and as a great tennis champion I feel very honored and excited to have been called your rival for almost 20 years and thank you very much for making me the player that I am and have been for the last 20 years The tennis and sports world will miss the incredible energy you brought to the court I wish you the best of luck with your charitable foundation with your Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy that continues to thrive expanding worldwide where you can spread the experiences and knowledge and passion and love you have for the game to the younger generation Nole pays homage to his greatest rival with whom he has played 60 matches throughout his career from the first in 2006 to 2024 at the Olympic Games but we must hold onto all the good that Nadal has brought to tennis and sports as well as the values he has always conveyed and that have transcended the courts Perhaps his farewell ended up being a bit lackluster due to the absence of major personalities and friends of the Spaniard but maybe the hopes that Spain would qualify for the semifinals thwarted some plans This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic no se guarda nada en su bonita despedida a Nadal and unforgettable memories within the framework of the Big Three usual suspects of epics that have marked a whole generation of tennis fans How can you not keep a magnificent memory of that part of your life now that the hatchet of war has been buried "One of the greatest rivalries in the history of sports". That's how Nole defines, without mincing words, an unforgettable era. He did so in a fantastic and extensive interview with LA NACION where he addressed multiple topics of great interest and delved into the invisible thread that has linked his conquests to those of Rafa and Roger I was unable to win Grand Slams because of their presence; they dominated the entire circuit They fueled in me a greater hunger for victory He also mentioned the victory in the 2010 Davis Cup as "a turning point" for the subsequent successes Nole also dedicates a very emotional chapter to Federer's farewell in London admitting that he "did not think" he would be "so moved." "It was a sad moment because Roger is an icon of our sport I didn't think it would impact me that way you feel like a part of you is leaving with him Just as Cristiano Ronaldo said about Messi: they were 'stage companions.' In a way emphasizing the generational impact of the confrontations among the three: "These rivalries attract millions of people to our sport even those who are not avid tennis fans become fans of one of us These rivalries are extremely important for the history of the sport but then we created the most wonderful trio tennis has ever seen." THE LATENT MOTIVATION AND THE TREMENDOUS IMPACT OF THE WAR It is currently essential to question Djokovic about the motivation he may feel in the final stretch of his career culminating with a thrilling victory in the final of the Paris Olympic Games Is there still a hunger in the wolf's gaze and it silences the rumors of an imminent retirement especially with the departure of his other great adventures companion I still feel like I have a few more Grand Slams to win in addition to playing the Davis Cup for Serbia tennis remains my greatest platform to share the messages that interest me the most I still enjoy the process and all it gives me; perhaps some believe I should retire with the Olympic gold think I should continue as long as I am still a Grand Slam contender The final message portrays the most daring Djokovic the one who still has an inner fire stronger than ever ready to silence those who have lost faith in him The person aware of the difficulties of his childhood who describes tennis as the only vehicle through which his family and he have this life who thanks this sport for pulling him out of a cruel war "Tennis saved and improved my life and that of my family." This statement comes from Belgrade and hits hard "Did you know that Belgrade is the European city that has been destroyed and rebuilt the most times?" the worst thing you can experience." "I wouldn't wish it on anyone despite it strengthening us as individuals No one should endure a war for their mental development Just remembering the war gives me chills; it's a horrible feeling The worst sensation is that of fear and lack of control" that he would later exert over his rivals for over two decades on a tennis court a wolf born from war who still promises hopes and maintains the motivation intact to further enlarge his legend This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic describe su rivalidad con Federer y Nadal: "Es una de las mayores de todo el deporte" The Serbian prevails over Alcaraz in the Olympic final in Paris to add his long sought-after first gold medal of his career Novak Djokovic can finally say he is an Olympic champion after defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games The Serbian showcased his best form of the year in this crucial final securing the missing title in his collection Nole made history with Serbia after an outstanding match where he elevated the head-to-head record to 4 victories against Alcaraz's 3 the Serbian holds that elusive gold that slipped away from him on four occasions and Djokovic can sleep with one more dream fulfilled An Olympic final of this magnitude couldn't have started any other way but with a titanic battle from the get-go both players raising their game during the intense hour and a half of the first set Nole stepped into Philippe Chatrier pushing while Carlos managed to maintain intensity in moments of pressure the Spaniard took a bit longer to find his rhythm as he was somewhat influenced by Djokovic's style The player from Murcia needed to impose his own game and overcome doubts that almost led to him losing his service game without scoring the best exchanges of the match started taking place with Carlos showcasing smart play to make a comeback and assert himself mentally Novak started to struggle against the pressure at 4-4 facing constant threats from his opponent to take the lead Both players displayed an extraordinary level of tennis with exchanges reaching incredible levels Carlos couldn't secure the crucial break as Djokovic won all the pivotal points The set culminated in a tie-break where a winning return from Nole changed everything Carlos needed to mentally reset and let go of the impulsivity that cost him in the previous set The Spaniard had to bring more to the table and shake off the anxiety that plagued him at the start of the second set but Djokovic didn't give him an inch to breathe Carlos's emotional state was far from ideal as he was clearly trailing behind Nole was entirely focused and a couple of steps ahead of his opponent particularly with a serve that was untouchable the spectacular points they delivered elevated the match to an incredible tennis display There were moments when Carlos showed glimpses of improvement but the true Carlos that shines in major finals didn't fully emerge This was due to Djokovic's outstanding performance although he couldn't break his opponent's serve either and he couldn't dismantle an on-course Djokovic toward glory in Paris This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic ya tiene el oro olímpico entre sus manos The Australian has taken a set in their two previous 2024 Grand Slam encounters who arrives at the US Open with more confidence than ever Novak Djokovic continues to pursue his goal of defending the title at the US Open but things are starting to get complicated for him His debut was quite comfortable against Laslo Djere where the Serbian did not play at his best as he admitted afterwards not being dangerous from the baseline and struggling with his serve he must prepare to face one of the players who has caused him the most trouble this year The recent Masters 1000 champion in Montreal has given him a hard time at the Australian Open and Wimbledon Nole holds a positive record of 3-0 against the Australian but he shouldn't take things for granted in New York Popyrin has made significant progress this season 23 after winning his biggest title to date in Canada the Australian had already shown signs of his dangerous tennis establishing himself as a rival who can pose a threat to Nole Alexei managed to take a set off Djokovic and pushed him to a tie-break in a couple of sets that could have changed everything "I truly believe I could have won that match if I had taken the third set in the Australian Open but I feel like he gives you opportunities from time to time in the points," Popyrin said after reaching the third round at the US Open Neither he nor anyone knows what would have happened if Popyrin had extended that match but he has no doubt that he came close to doing more than in Wimbledon: "I think he played particularly well at Wimbledon I didn't have many break chances and Novak mixed his serves very well I didn't feel as comfortable as in Australia I think that was probably the closest and that's the one that hurt me the most Then I felt disappointed because I felt like I was in the match and could have had my chances to win there." There are several reasons related to his style of play the Serbian is not feeling his best on the court after his match against Djere the heat and humidity took a toll on his stomach Novak will need to improve his first serve percentages a lot against a player who will be very quick on the return He must be vigilant against Popyrin's aggressive game and be decisive in crucial points as the Australian will likely have several opportunities that Nole is one of the best returners on the circuit but he will need to prove it against a Popyrin with a strong serve Nole must make the most of each and every second serve from his opponent who will not hesitate to take control with his powerful forehand The reality is that he has many factors in his favor—confidence and two solid wins in New York giving him wings Could this be Popyrin's opportunity to achieve that long-awaited victory over Nole "What I've learned from those two matches is simply that I can compete with him He's the best of all time and one of the best players in the world right now and only in the important points does he step up a bit I just have to wait for that if I play with him," stated the Aussie This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Popyrin, máximo peligro para Djokovic en Nueva York: "Le puedo jugar de tú a tú" As the son of a former FSU football player and track star, Ernie Sims grew up on Florida State athletics. His father, Ernie, played running back and linebacker for the Seminoles from 1977-81, and his mother, Alice (Bennett), ran track from 1979-83. The younger Sims then came to Florida State as the No. 1 high school recruit in the country as part of the 2003 recruiting class, and he left as an All-America linebacker and first-round NFL Draft choice three years later. After a lengthy NFL career and six years of coaching at other college programs, Ernie Sims returned to Florida State earlier this year as a defensive analyst. I just want to help Florida State,” Sims told Warchant “I want to help us be the best program and best version of FSU we can I’m willing to serve and help whichever way I can.” Here is a video profile of Ernie Sims from Warchant intern and FSU senior Kailey Schuchts: *Sign up for premium access to Warchant.com and the On3 Network* Talk about this story with other die-hard FSU football fans on the Tribal Council. is about facilitating student engagement at sporting events on campus — namely the Nole Zone has developed lasting relationships with men’s and women’s programs across the university’s athletic department Nole Zone has been invited by the 2021 National Champion women’s soccer team and FSU’s volleyball team to help promote games The Nole Zone board of around 20 members is composed of students across varying classes and majors at the university Each member falls into one of the following focuses: student section leader The positions are open to applications every fall and attract the most dedicated FSU student-fans on campus the Nole Zone is beside Seminole Sound in the standing bleachers The organization’s student section leaders are easy to pinpoint with their flamboyant costumes and purposefully disrupting antics.  The Nole Zone has reimagined figures from across pop culture — with a Garnet and Gold spin‚ for their student section leaders’ costumes the Tuck has seen appearances from fame such as SuperNole (Superman) “School spirit is huge for me,” student section leader Jay Grandison said “I don’t care about trying to come across as some cool guy I’m gonna look as stupid as I can and talk all that I can to help our team win.”  the giveaways and the costumes are traditions that serve a greater culture built for FSU athletics During the most recent five years of head coach Leonard Hamilton’s tenure the ’Noles have been one of the winningest programs at home in all of college basketball the Nole Zone has planted roots in this team that runs deeper than any record or trophy “One of my best friends Cleveland [Yates] is a walk-on which is how I ended up developing a familial relationship with the team,” game experience coordinator Monica Francis said “I know from a first-hand perspective how much it affects the players to know that the student body has their back whether or not they perform how we want them to.”  In a world where sports can be taken away amid a global pandemic the Nole Zone’s work is vitally important for students and players alike The aim is to make games as memorable and as engaging as possible you may not remember the scores for each game you sure will remember doing the tomahawk chop alongside your closest friends The university and the athletics department support the Nole Zone through Seminole Boosters Boosters — the collection of donors and alumni tasked with enhancing the student-athlete experience — supports Nole Zone through various means In the face of some unorthodox years of FSU sports since the COVID-19’s unfortunate emergence Nole Zone has stood strong and managed immense growth The organization now has a social media following exceeding five thousand across all platforms and rising still The Nole Zone is committed to expansion outside of basketball in the years to come and just might prove to be the ultimate sixth man for Florida State athletics Home / News / Health & Medicine /  FSU College of Nursing celebrates excellence at second annual Nole Nurse Shining Stars Gala Florida State University’s College of Nursing held its second annual Nole Nurse Shining Stars Gala on April 12 at the Dunlap Champions Club celebrated stewardship and community partners and honored the college’s best and brightest students “The gala is one of the highlights of the year for the College of Nursing,” said Jing Wang “It’s a chance to come together and celebrate the incredible achievements of our entire college community — students alumni and dedicated partners who are truly making a difference Their unwavering commitment to excellence inspires me every day.” The Nole Nurse Shining Stars Gala provided a platform to celebrate the college’s accomplishments while fostering valued connections in the nursing community The ceremony highlighted the achievements of individuals across various categories Recognizing exceptional alumni for their contributions to nursing Honoring individuals who have made a lasting sustained impact at the FSU College of Nursing Established by the DAISY Foundation these recognize both national and international nurses for their accomplishments The event was made possible by the generous support HCA Florida Capital Hospital and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Nominations for the 2025 Nole Nurse Shining Star Gala open this summer. Visit CON Alumni & Friends Award Programs website for more information on award categories and the nomination process Any Public Radio Tulsa listener could recognize the warm chipper voice of Judith Nole — “Support for Public Radio Tulsa is provided by...” And while Judith often encounters people around town who recognize “the woman from the radio,” it never fails to surprise her Her voice has reverberated through the airwaves for over 40 years — inviting listeners in, building pictures out of words, reporting the latest news and yes, asking listeners to donate to the station they love during fund drives “I've really worked here my whole adult life off and on with breaks here and there,” Judith says “My first job here was also my first job in radio Judith was a senior at the University of Tulsa studying music She wanted to earn some extra money while spending time surrounded by classical music “That was the beginning of the end for me,” Judith beams Judith has had many roles at Public Radio Tulsa Judith returned to her current role as Development Director I love the idea that we're telling stories that require us to paint pictures with words and sound,” Judith describes in her evocative the listener generates those pictures in their minds She can hit a time clock perfectly and find a way to clearly deliver a message in under 29 seconds wandering thoughtfulness and a fascination with stories “I grew up in a college town in Northeast Kansas and I really love small towns I like to wander through them and try to discover hidden things.” her eyes twinkle and you can see her drifting into another world of possibility and imagining the backstories behind the quirky places you uncover.” On her drive from Tulsa to her hometown of Manhattan but I'm going to find this out some time,” Judith says “Embedded in the brick work in the side of a building is a Star of David over a door There is nothing there to indicate what this is or was.” “It just intrigues me,” Judith says wistfully What led to the Star of David in the brickwork?” I look for that building and it's always there.” you’ll find Judith exploring downtown buildings and their histories but they’re part of what makes us what we are.” Judith spends her time watching grisly British crime dramas playing card games with friends and family gardening or sipping a glass of wine on the patio with a good historical nonfiction book If you don’t run into Judith on her hidden-places hunts or Southwood gardening supply trips This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Golden Nole Winners Announced4/23/2020 8:28:45 PM | SAAC –  The 26th annual Golden Nole Awards continued on Thursday as the Florida State Student-Athlete Advisory Council revealed the Unconquered Spirit Award winner in addition to the Golden Nole recipients from each team via Instagram The Unconquered Spirit Award was given to 13-year old Sam Donaway of Crawfordville who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy in 2007 was matched with the FSU swimming and diving through Team IMPACT whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children facing serious and chronic illnesses through the power of team  He officially joined the Seminoles on Oct 2019 following the contest against Duke when he signed his letter of intent Donaway is on the pool deck at all of the home meets to cheer on the Noles he attends team functions and also spends time with several student-athletes outside of the pool Nina Kucheran and Ayla Bonniwell made a special call on Zoom to Donaway to present him with the honor “Sam is such a major part of our team,” FSU head swimming and diving coach Neal Studd said “He embodies that Unconquered spirit each and every day He brings us joy and we love that he’s on our team.” the individual Golden Nole winners from each team were presented student-athletes who have portrayed the ideals of intercollegiate athletics Head coaches selected these Seminoles by evaluating athletic and academic success as well as their contribution to service to the university and community The Director’s Cup for Service and ACC Top 6 for Service honorees will be announced via Instagram (@fsu_nolesserve) on Friday Thomas Earn Inaugural Parrish Owens Heart of a Nole Award4/23/2024 4:57:00 PM | Football Seminole Student-Athletes Honored At Golden Nole Ceremony4/17/2023 10:45:00 PM | Cross Country – Madelyne Anderson of the Beach Volleyball team and football's Jordan Travis were named as the Florida State Athletes of the Year at the 29th Annual Golden Nole Awards celebration at the Ruby Diamond Auditorium on the Florida State campus has led the Seminoles to a No 4 national ranking this season and was named a First Team All-American in leading Florida State to the national finals in 2022 earned Second Team All-ACC Honors in leading the Seminoles to a 10-3 record and a victory in in the Cheez-It Bowl over Oklahoma during the 2022 season which is sponsored by Florida State's Student-Athlete Development Office has recognized those Seminoles who excel as members of the community and who have committed themselves to taking leadership roles on and off of their playing fields and courts The red carpet event is hosted by the Student Athlete Advisory Committee – a group of 40 FSU student-athletes – which represents Florida State's incredible group of more than 500 student-athletes to create cohesion and pass proper legislation for the representation of each of the athletes at FSU "Tonight was a wonderful event in an incredible venue to celebrate the student-athletes' accomplishments in the community and in the classroom," said Sarah Petronio Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Development "We are so fortunate that each of our student-athletes is passionate about competing at the highest levels earning their degrees and are compassionate about helping each other The opportunity to wear the Garnet and Gold colors is something you do for a lifetime; caring about others is what we do as Seminoles." The women's swimming team earned the Director's Cup for Community Service as they averaged 9.0 hours of community service per student-athlete during the 2022-23 academic year A total of 27 student-athletes were recognized by each of their sports with Golden Nole awards.  Dillan Gibbons and Robert Cooper (football), Erin Howard (women's basketball), Jaylan Gainey (men's basketball) Charlotte Heath (women's golf) and Lottie Woad (women's golf) were among the outstanding student-athletes honored by the coaching staffs of the 20 athletics team at Florida State Six Seminoles — Arianna Ottavianelli (women's swimming) Victoria Cervantes (women's diving) and Lucas Bouquot (men's cross country) were honored with an Atlantic Coast Conference Top Six for Community Service Award The award goes to six student-athletes from each ACC school that have gone above and beyond in serving their communities Each of the Top Six for Service award recipients are known to be dedicated to serving others while displaying a passion for enriching the lives of others the National Freshman of the Year in Women's Basketball were named as the Seminole Newcomers of the Year who is now more than two years cancer free was honored with two awards: The ACC Top Six Award and with the Doc Fauls Rise Above Adversity Award The redshirt sophomore was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma prior to the start of her freshman year at Florida State She received a cancer free diagnosis on January 28 and swam competitively for the Seminoles during the 2021-22 season Highlighted by the "Block on the Bayou" in Florida State's win over LSU in the Superdome the student-athletes were treated to a montage of video highlights of many of the top plays throughout the year In addition to the incredibly athletic play by the Seminoles' defeat to preserve the season-opening win over the Tigers the ACC championship by the women's soccer team the incredible softball play by Josie Muffley against Lipscomb in February of 2023 and Trey Cunningham winning the Bowerman Award – the track and field equivalent of the Heisman Trophy The Golden Nole Awards to Take Place Virtually4/20/2020 9:47:04 AM | SAAC – The annual Golden Nole Awards Banquet is a highlight of the Florida State athletics calendar a chance to celebrate Seminoles who thrive as members of their community and commit themselves to leadership both on and off their playing fields although it certainly will look a little different With the COVID-19 pandemic having upended planned events and gatherings the Florida State Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) which hosts the Golden Nole Awards each year sought a way to sufficiently celebrate this year’s group while still following expert guidelines to stay healthy and safe the idea to honor the Golden Nole Award winners online And the celebration won’t last for just an evening FSU’s department of student-athlete development will post new winners and tributes on their Instagram account (@fsu_nolesserve) You are cordially invited to our 2020 GOLDEN NOLE. We would love for you to join us this week as we bring our Garnet Carpet to social media! Each day we will honor the individuals who embody our mission: SERVE. LEAD. LIVE UNCONQUERED#goldennole2020 pic.twitter.com/RynsOibbwh — FSU Student-Athlete Development (@FSU_nolesserve) April 18, 2020 our motto is ‘Comprehensive Excellence,'” said Ashton Henderson Florida State’s assistant AD for student-athlete development “The student-athletes fueled us to keep going.” swimmer Paxton Rhoads said that holding a modified version of the Golden Nole Awards allowed for FSU’s community of student-athletes to feel some sense of normalcy in an otherwise strange time “It could have been canceled outright,” he said “but having this really helps everyone wherever they are in the world – because we have so many student-athletes all over – kind of bring us back together even though we’re far away and really connect us and unite us under one thing: Florida State.” Each of FSU’s varsity sports will have a Golden Nole representative Previous winners include football’s Christian Ponder men’s basketball’s Jonathan Isaac and women’s basketball’s Brittany Brown Among this year’s awards to be announced are: “Golden Nole celebrates our high achieving student-athletes,” said Sarah Petronio FSU’s director of student-athlete development and events they embody all of those characteristics that we consider the Seminole spirit They are engaged in all areas of the student-athlete experience “Golden Nole showcases these stories and brings everyone together to celebrate the year.” A look at the department of student-athlete development’s social media accounts shows photos from a lengthy list of community events including reading to elementary school children as part of literacy week gift-wrapping and donations for the holidays and building beds for families in need “Community service is part of being an athlete at Florida State,” said swimmer Manuella Ribas Andrade “There’s an understanding that you need to perform in your sport and in the classroom But the annual banquet still serves as a way for the university community to say “thank you” while also having some fun student-athletes don formal attire for an award-show style ceremony Last year’s event boasted an attendance of more than 400 but Henderson believes that a week-long celebration of the Seminoles’ off-field achievements won’t be any less memorable “The student-athletes fueled us to keep going,” he said couple that with Sarah’s ingenuity and their ideas and everything we’re utilizing to keep it going