No sooner had Florida State wrapped up a 10-win season featuring wins over LSU, Miami and Florida than people began touting the Seminoles had finally broken through. Years of mediocrity quickly faded, replaced by growing expectations for a return to national prominence.
FSU saw a tangible payoff to all the relentless recruiting and player development under coach Mike Norvell and his staff. Nowhere has that shown up more than on the defensive line, which has gone from an area of constant concern to the point of pride.
“It has a chance to be the strength of this entire team,” Norvell remarked before the start of spring camp.