The Daily Chop, Apr 17, 2026, read worldwide
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http://www.nolefan.org/barnes/index.htmlFlorida State Times Articles
Charlie Barnes, Executive Director - Seminole Boosters
http://www.nolefan.org/garnet/index.htmlGarnet and Old by Jim Joanos
http://fsu.edu/Florida State University website
https://nil-ncaa.com/Estimated NCAA Athlete Revenue Sharing 2025-26:
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FSU FOOTBALL:
https://seminoles.com/news/2026/4/16/football-norvell-to-participate-in-2026-peach-bowl-challengeNorvell to Participate in 2026 Peach Bowl Challenge
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mike-norvell-not-ready-name-140646082.htmlhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mike-norvell-not-ready-name-140646082.htmlMike Norvell is not ready to name FSU's starting quarterback
https://chopchat.com/the-idea-of-talented-juco-qb-competing-seems-to-be-a-smoke-screen-from-mike-norvellThe idea of talented JUCO QB competing seems to be a smoke screen from Mike Norvell
https://chopchat.com/5-major-things-florida-state-fans-should-worry-about-coming-out-of-spring-camp5 major things Florida State fans should worry about coming out of spring camp
https://chopchat.com/4-bold-predictions-for-florida-state-s-2026-season-that-could-make-fans-happy4 bold predictions for Florida State's 2026 season that could make fans happy
https://chopchat.com/former-no-1-nfl-draft-pick-has-wild-stories-about-his-official-visit-to-fsuFormer No. 1 NFL Draft pick has wild stories about his official visit to FSU
Jamarcus Russell took an official visit to FSU in 2003 ahead of his National Signing Day decision and he doesn't reemember much about it.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/blue-chip-defensive-lineman-names-211508095.htmlBlue-chip defensive lineman names FSU in top five
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/edge-target-great-first-visit-160110273.htmlEdge target has 'great' first visit with FSU
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/elite-state-edge-says-florida-203021133.htmlElite in-state edge says Florida State 'feels like home'
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/florida-state-extends-offer-offensive-200045642.htmlFlorida State extends offer to offensive lineman from Alabama
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FSU BASKETBALL:
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/noles-news-fsu-basketball-2026-100000250.htmlFSU basketball 2026 roster taking shape
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/florida-state-filling-portal-needs-with-quality-and-there-s-only-one-thing-missing/ar-AA2132qj?ocid=BingNewsVerpFlorida State filling portal needs with quality and there's only one thing missing
https://chopchat.com/florida-state-and-luke-loucks-grab-a-quality-transfer-before-miami-could-get-him Florida State and Luke Loucks grab a quality transfer before Miami could get him
https://www.si.com/college/fsu/florida-state-seminoles-college-basketball/fsu-basketball-lands-sec-defensive-star-tallahassee-native-transfer-portal-anthony-robinson-ii-FSU Basketball Lands SEC Defensive Star, Tallahassee Native in Transfer Portal
Anthony Robinson II is coming home.
https://www.on3.com/teams/florida-state-seminoles/news/fsu-lands-coveted-point-guard-transfer-anthony-robinson/FSU lands coveted point guard transfer Anthony Robinson
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FSU BASEBALL:
https://seminoles.com/news/2026/4/16/baseball-no-8-ranked-seminoles-welcome-notre-dame-to-howserNo. 8-Ranked Seminoles Welcome Notre Dame to Howser
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fsu-starting-pitcher-tbd-sundays-192447251.htmlFSU starting pitcher is TBD for Sunday's game
https://www.aol.com/news/fsu-baseball-sunday-starter-bryson-182847527.htmlFSU baseball Sunday starter Bryson Moore iffy for Notre Dame series
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nole-week-fsu-baseball-ace-130153605.html'Nole of the week: FSU baseball ace Wes Mendes
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OTHER FSU SPORTS:
https://seminoles.com/news/2026/4/16/womens-golf-nakatani-leads-no-16-noles-on-day-one-of-acc-championshipNakatani Leads No. 16 Noles on Day One of ACC Championship
https://seminoles.com/news/2026/4/16/mens-tennis-florida-state-advances-to-third-round-of-acc-championshipFlorida State Advances to Third Round of ACC Championship
https://seminoles.com/news/2026/4/17/womens-tennis-noles-battle-fall-to-no-21-cal-in-acc-championship-third-roundNoles Battle, Fall to No. 21 Cal in ACC Championship Third Round
https://seminoles.com/news/2026/4/16/womens-lacrosse-seminoles-fall-to-no-9-clemson-in-regular-season-finaleSeminoles Fall to No. 9 Clemson in Regular Season Finale
https://seminoles.com/news/2026/4/16/mens-golf-weaver-named-ben-hogan-semifinalistWeaver Named Ben Hogan Semifinalist
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/chargers-plan-to-work-on-extensions-for-derwin-james-tuli-tuipulotu-after-draftChargers plan to work on extensions for Derwin James, Tuli Tuipulotu after draft
https://chopchat.com/former-florida-state-standout-player-who-transferred-projected-to-go-undraftedPatrick Payton was a prime example of needing to look past the numbers and watching actual film to evalaute.
Former Florida State standout player who transferred projected to go undrafted
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/josh-sweat-trade-request-shakes-cardinals/gm-GME90EF884Josh Sweat trade request shakes Cardinals
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https://chopchat.com/former-florida-state-pitcher-had-a-masterful-performance-for-double-a-affiliateFormer Florida State pitcher had a masterful performance for Double-A Affiliate
Jamie Arnold continues to impress for his Double-A Affiliate team.
https://www.mlb.com/news/athletics-jamie-arnold-gage-jump-impress-in-minorsA's top pitching prospect duo Arnold, Jump turn in best outings of '26
https://www.mlb.com/news/parker-messick-takes-no-hitter-into-the-9th-inning'Maybe next time': Messick's near no-no hints at what's to come
Parker Messick takes no-hitter into the 9th inning
https://apnews.com/article/guardians-orioles-messick-nohitter-1629b227a9c485e99c5a9251d8f10059Rookie pitcher Parker Messick comes within 3 outs of ending Cleveland’s 45-year no-hitter drought
https://www.aol.com/articles/luke-weaver-admits-putting-too-052303720.htmlLuke Weaver admits he’s putting too much pressure on himself after consecutive Mets implosions
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/college-sports/ranking-top-acc-teams-after-first-week-of-portal-opening/ar-AA216MJW?ocid=BingNewsVerpRanking top ACC teams after first week of portal opening
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/acc-bold-predictions-for-2026-dabo-swinneys-run-at-clemson-ends-miami-misses-title-game-again/ar-AA212JoX?ocid=BingNewsVerpACC bold predictions for 2026: Dabo Swinney's run at Clemson ends, Miami misses title game again
https://www.aol.com/articles/duke-coming-off-acc-title-202624009.htmlDuke, coming off ACC title, extends Manny Diaz through 2031 season
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/duke-entering-2026-campaign-riddled-with-question-marks/ar-AA212pNC?ocid=BingNewsVerpDuke Entering 2026 Campaign Riddled With Question Marks
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/what-to-watch-for-during-louisvilles-2026-spring-game/ar-AA2176cZ?ocid=BingNewsVerpWhat to Watch For During Louisville's 2026 Spring Game
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lincoln-kienholz-embraces-acc-leap-154308433.htmlLincoln Kienholz embraces ACC leap from Ohio State and is eager to spark Louisville’s offense
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ACC BASKETBALL:
https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/duke-lands-key-return-as-cayden-boozer-bypasses-transfer-portal-for-sophomore-season/Cayden Boozer bypasses transfer porta, returns to Duke for sophomore season
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/unc-misses-on-elite-acc-transfer-target/ar-AA212kvk?ocid=BingNewsVerpUNC misses on elite ACC transfer target
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/notre-dame-basketball-adds-needed-181952555.htmlNotre Dame basketball adds a needed transfer portal piece
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ACC BASEBALL:
https://d1baseball.com/scores/?date=20260416&c=13ACC Scores
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/taking-stock-acc-baseball-midway-130417842.htmlTaking stock of ACC baseball at the midway point
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/no-9-virginia-tops-clemson-035900720.htmlNo. 9 Virginia tops Clemson in first game of ACC baseball series
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
https://www.aol.com/articles/ncaa-idea-could-reshape-college-155056534.htmlThe NCAA idea that could reshape college sports: 'It's not a tweak, it's a structural shift'
https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/breaking-news/article/ncaa-committee-recommends-ditching-week-zero-and-officially-moving-up-the-start-of-college-football-season-in-2027-204123433.htmlNCAA committee recommends ditching Week Zero and officially moving up the start of college football season in 2027
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/04/16/college-football-biggest-qb-battles-spring-alabama-clemson-tennessee-florida-unc/89604771007/Spring QB competitions that could shape College Football Playoff race
https://hoodline.com/2026/04/bulldog-backers-hit-their-limit-as-uga-rakes-in-300-million-in-nil-era/Bulldog Backers Hit Their Limit As UGA Rakes In $300 Million In NIL Era
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/georgia-defies-nil-exodus-bringing-050744055.htmlGeorgia defies the NIL exodus, bringing back the SEC’s most starting talent in 2026
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/curt-cignetti-clarifies-much-indiana-223217143.htmlCurt Cignetti clarifies how much Indiana football did not spend on championship roster
https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2026/04/16/will-howard-pittsburgh-steelers-contract-ohio-state-nil-deal/89647292007/Will Howard's 7-figure Ohio State NIL deal paid more than NFL contract
https://www.aol.com/articles/james-franklin-wanted-spite-penn-093059228.htmlJames Franklin didn't want to let Penn State 'off the hook financially.' Here's why he did
https://chopchat.com/former-florida-state-running-back-transfers-to-brian-hartline-and-south-floridaFormer Florida State running back transfers to Brian Hartline and South Florida
Jermaine Johnson II elected to explore his options following two seasons with the Seminoles.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/04/17/arch-manning-says-texas-football-season-wasnt-fun/89646000007/Arch Manning reveals key to his Texas football improvement: 'More fun.'
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/university-of-cincinnati/2026/04/16/baba-miller-uc-bearcats-transfer-portal-fifth-year-eligibility/89647349007/Baba Miller, recently of UC Bearcats, hits portal hoping for 5th year
https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/college/memphis-tigers/2026/04/16/memphis-basketball-jerry-deng-transfer-penny-hardaway/89558460007/Penny Hardaway, Memphis basketball add NC State transfer Jerry Deng
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7199618/2026/04/16/adrian-wojnarowski-woj-st-bonaventure-basketball-gm-coach/ Woj says he has a plan to save St. Bonaventure basketball. Why don’t locals believe him?
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OTHER BASEBALL:
https://d1baseball.com/scores/?date=20260416Scores
https://chopchat.com/bethune-cookman-did-something-that-link-jarrett-and-florida-state-couldn-t-accomplishBethune-Cookman did something that Link Jarrett and Florida State couldn't accomplish
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ex-alabama-player-impersonated-michael-penix-other-nfl-stars/Ex-Alabama player impersonated Michael Penix, other NFL stars in $20 million fraud case
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MISC COLLEGE NEWS:
https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2026/04/16/ncaa-transfer-portal-nil-impact-mid-major-programs/89607050007/Can small college athletics survive reality of NIL, transfer portal?