The Daily Chop, July 22, 2026

[Bill Swartzbaugh]

The Daily Chop, July 22, 2026, read worldwide

Thanks to Chop contributors Lea Ann, Melissa, and Patrick
 
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Florida State Times Articles
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Garnet and Old by Jim Joanos

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Florida State University website

https://nil-ncaa.com/
Estimated NCAA Athlete Revenue Sharing 2025-26:

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FSU FOOTBALL:
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/mike-norvells-last-time-calling-plays-didnt-end-well-but-his-players-believe-they-are-building-for-success-288434884/
Mike Norvell's last time calling plays didn't end well, but his players believe they are building for success

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/multiple-florida-state-players-express-161531766.html
Multiple Florida State players express confidence in Mike Norvell

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/football/fsu-football-fall-camp-preview-quarterbacks/ar-AA28ny0f?ocid=BingNewsVerp
FSU football fall camp preview: Quarterbacks

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/football/recent-grade-for-fsu-football-qb-ashton-daniels-raises-eyebrows/ar-AA28mxv1?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Recent grade for FSU football QB Ashton Daniels raises eyebrows

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/football/see-where-ashton-daniels-ranked-in-the-athletic-s-quarterback-ranking/ar-AA28nsVp?ocid=BingNewsVerp
See where Ashton Daniels ranked in The Athletic's quarterback ranking

https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/longformarticle/florida-state-seminoles-football-opponent-preview-qb1-288445398/
A look at the QB1 situation for all of Florida State's 2026 opponents

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/norvell-ground-game-help-qb-040653226.html
Will Norvell Find a Ground Game to Help His QB Succeed?

https://chopchat.com/quintrevion-wisner-s-film-reveals-the-obvious-reason-mike-norvell-added-to-a-crowded-rb-room
Quintrevion Wisner’s film reveals the obvious reason Mike Norvell added to a crowded RB room

https://fsuwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/fsu/football/2026/07/21/fsu-football-chris-jones-turning-heads-transfer-mike-norvell/90989271007/
FSU transfer linebacker is already making a strong impression

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/how-duce-robinsons-return-can-help-fsu-football-improve-nfl-stock/ar-AA28nKcs?ocid=BingNewsVerp
How Duce Robinson's return can help FSU football, improve NFL stock

https://www.wctv.tv/video/2026/07/22/fsu-footballs-duce-robinson-set-host-charity-pickleball-classic/
FSU football's Duce Robinson set to host Charity Pickleball Classic

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/warchant-tv-lengthy-breakout-interviews-with-fsu-players-norvell-at-acc-kickoff/ar-AA28q7OD?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Lengthy breakout interviews with FSU players, Norvell at ACC kickoff

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/noles-news-usa-today-ranks-100000783.html
USA Today ranks FSU 18th in its CFB Top 25 program rankings

https://chopchat.com/reliving-the-3-greatest-moments-in-florida-state-seminoles-history
Reliving the 3 greatest moments in Florida State Seminoles history

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/twelve-fsu-football-players-listed-145713116.html
Twelve FSU football players listed on East-West Shrine Bowl 1000

https://www.aol.com/articles/fsu-named-early-contender-2028-180039000.html
FSU named an early contender for 2028 blue-chip edge

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/florida-state-extends-offer-to-versatile-athlete-with-two-way-potential/ar-AA28nGS0?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Florida State extends offer to versatile athlete with two-way potential

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/florida-state-reaching-out-to-three-star-qb-committed-to-acc-rival/ar-AA28ostA?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Florida State reaching out to three-star QB committed to ACC rival

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/football/florida-state-enters-race-for-promising-defensive-back/ar-AA28nwCq?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Florida State enters race for promising defensive back

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UP NEXT:
https://www.rollbamaroll.com/alabama-crimson-tide-football/82718/predicting-the-2026-alabama-football-opponents-season-florida-state-seminoles
Predicting the 2026 Alabama Football Opponents’ Season: Florida State Seminoles

https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/fsu-football-central-arkansas-mike-norvell-288442949/
Central Arkansas head coach on facing FSU, as well as UCA alum and friend Mike Norvell this season

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
https://buffalowdown.com/this-is-the-last-shot-for-bills-wr-keon-coleman-to-show-he-belongs-on-nfl-roster-01ky0j3w0m6h
This is the last shot for Bills WR Keon Coleman to show he belongs on NFL roster

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https://www.si.com/college/fsu/florida-state-seminoles-in-the-pros/2026-nba-summer-league-wrap-up-how-former-florida-state-stars-performed-lajae-jones-
2026 NBA Summer League Wrap-Up: How Former Florida State Stars Performed

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wnba-fine-olivia-miles-natasha-121000116.html
WNBA to Fine Olivia Miles and Natasha Howard $500 Each After Minnesota Lynx Game

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https://www.mlb.com/news/parker-messick-fastball-mlb-top-pitches
Messick’s elite four-seamer fuels another strong outing

https://www.phillyvoice.com/mlb-trade-rumors-phillies-mets-bullpen-reliever-news-analysis-luke-weaver-starting-pitcher-issues/
MLB trade rumors: Phillies 'would love to acquire' Mets top reliever

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https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12176/13565793/lottie-woad-excited-for-scottish-open-return-as-she-defends-her-pro-debut-title-that-led-to-rock-star-rise
Lottie Woad excited for Scottish Open return after breakthrough victory sparked 'rock star' status

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnists/c-l-brown/2026/07/22/acc-football-tiebreakers-new-rule-conference-championship-game-scenario-duke-miami-louisville/90913004007/
How will ACC football tiebreakers ensure best teams reach title game?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/acc/2026/07/22/acc-college-football-stadium-rankings/90994276007/
ACC college football stadium rankings: Clemson, Florida State lead list of 17 schools

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/college-sports/bill-o-brien-hints-at-one-area-virginia-tech-can-expose-boston-college-in-acc-opener/ar-AA28nZ4D?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Bill O'Brien hints at one area Virginia Tech can expose Boston College in ACC opener

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/college-sports/dabo-swinney-clemson-ready-to-learn-from-their-mistakes-last-season/ar-AA28ndjO?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Dabo Swinney, Clemson ready to learn from their mistakes last season

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/college-sports/ranking-every-head-coach-clemson-will-face-in-2026/ar-AA28nRPQ?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Ranking every head coach Clemson will face in 2026
8. Mike Norvell (Florida State) Record vs Dabo Swinney: 1-4

https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article316593713.html
Dabo identifies Clemson player who could uniquely benefit from NCAA rule change

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/college-sports/dabo-swinney-emphatic-about-strength-and-conditioning-addition-dennis-love/ar-AA28n8qz?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Dabo Swinney emphatic about Strength and Conditioning addition Dennis Love

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/clemsons-2027-season-opener-accidentally-163415036.html
Clemson's 2027 Season Opener Was Accidentally Revealed

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/the-biggest-concern-nobody-is-talking-about-for-duke-football/ar-AA28mKc8?ocid=BingNewsVerp
The biggest concern nobody is talking about for Duke football

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/9-bold-predictions-for-fall-camp-in-august-for-georgia-tech/ar-AA28oXvd?ocid=BingNewsVerp
9 bold predictions for fall camp in August for Georgia Tech
1. Alberto Mendoza will elevate his game to another level

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/exploring-10-looming-um-training-camp-battles-what-to-know-at-each-position/ar-AA28ouOt?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Exploring 10 looming UM training camp battles: What to know at each position

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/prominent-radio-host-has-bleak-outlook-for-unc-football-in-2026/ar-AA28onuN?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Prominent radio host has bleak outlook for UNC football in 2026

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/which-unc-players-will-live-up-to-their-nil-expectations/ar-AA28n2km?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Which UNC players will live up to their NIL expectations?

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/three-biggest-questions-virginias-veteran-120008150.html
Three biggest questions for Virginia's veteran offensive line in 2026

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/virginia-football-announces-2027-opening-opponent/ar-AA28psrn?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Virginia football announces 2027 opening opponent
Virginia will host N.C. State on Aug. 29 of this season.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/top-position-battles-to-watch-in-virginia-techs-fall-camp/ar-AA28oHZf?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Top position battles to watch in Virginia Tech's fall camp

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/five-bold-predictions-virginia-tech-002301373.html
Five Bold Predictions For Virginia Tech During Fall Camp
No. 1: Troy Huhn takes QB3:

https://www.si.com/college/virginiatech/football/three-questions-for-virginia-tech-s-tight-ends-room-ahead-of-fall-camp-01ky37w7t8cm
Three Questions For Virginia Tech's Tight Ends Room Ahead of Fall Camp
No. 1: Can Luke Reynolds become the featured weapon?

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ACC BASKETBALL:
https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/l-j-cason-miami-transfer-portal-michigan-dusty-may-mike-boynton/
L.J. Cason transfers to Miami: Michigan PG only player to leave after Mike Boynton replaces Dusty May
Cason isn't expected to play this season for the Hurricanes after tearing his ACL earlier this year

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/inside-nc-state-basketballs-summer-practice-what-is-coach-justin-gaineys-focus/ar-AA28plWl?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Inside NC State basketball's summer practice: What is coach Justin Gainey's focus?

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/sec-wants-more-playoff-favoritism-as-greg-sankey-complains-about-unsatisfactory-talks-with-cfb-playoff/ar-AA28oqV4?ocid=BingNewsVerp
SEC wants more playoff favoritism as Greg Sankey complains about 'unsatisfactory' talks with CFB Playoff

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/greg-sankey-sec-breakaway-ncaa/
Greg Sankey keeps floating an SEC breakaway when the focus should be on improving the NCAA, not leaving it
Leaving the NCAA would be a mistake for the SEC especially since Sankey could help fix many of college athletics' biggest problems

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/could-the-sec-actually-leave-the-ncaa-heres-what-fans-need-to-know/ar-AA28pMS1?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Could the SEC actually leave the NCAA? Here's what fans need to know

https://www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mark-story/article316579121.html
The SEC football numbers that commissioner Greg Sankey will not tell you
The records of Southeastern Conference football teams against teams from other power conferences plus Notre Dame since 2020:

https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/wsu-cougar-football/why-pac-12-seems-unlikely-to-expand-in-the-near-future/
Why Pac-12 seems unlikely to expand in the near future

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/why-auburn-and-florida-hold-the-keys-to-the-sec-s-football-revival/ar-AA28p9Up?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Why Auburn and Florida hold the keys to the SEC’s football revival

https://larrybrownsports.com/college-football/marcus-freeman-statement-future-notre-dame/762748
Marcus Freeman makes big statement about his future at Notre Dame

https://heavy.com/sports/college-football/tennessee-volunteers/tennessee-whopping-nil-offer-to-land-prized-5-star-revealed/
Tennessee’s Final Whopping NIL Offer to Land Prized 5-Star Revealed
The massive deal sits at worth $6 million through three seasons

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/college-sports/tennessee-rb-desean-bishop-says-the-quiet-part-out-loud-about-nil-and-the-locker-room-but-he-drops-a-strong-message-afterwards/ar-AA28o2aG?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Tennessee RB DeSean Bishop says the quiet part out loud about NIL and the locker room, but he drops a strong message afterwards

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OTHER BASKETBALL:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/college-sports/penn-state-basketball-at-the-bottom-of-big-ten-in-nil-funding-mike-rhoades-says/ar-AA28oNp7?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Penn State basketball 'at the bottom' of Big Ten in NIL funding, Mike Rhoades says

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OTHER BASEBALL:
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/florida-gators-baseball-replaces-blake-120007348.html
How Florida Gators Baseball Replaces OF Blake Cyr