The Daily Chop, Feb 19, 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://chopchat.com/3-way-too-early-bold-predictions-for-the-florida-state-seminoles-in-20263 way-too-early bold predictions for the Florida State Seminoles in 2026
https://chopchat.com/road-game-could-make-or-break-florida-state-s-2026-season-if-they-aren-t-carefulRoad game could make-or-break Florida State's 2026 season if they aren't careful
https://chopchat.com/4-fsu-transfers-with-the-most-to-prove-during-spring-ball-for-mike-norvell4 FSU transfers with the most to prove during spring ball for Mike Norvell
https://chopchat.com/this-underrated-florida-state-transfer-could-end-up-being-a-star-for-mike-norvellThis underrated Florida State transfer could end up being a star for Mike Norvell
https://www.si.com/college/fsu/florida-state-seminoles-college-football/mike-norvell-ready-call-plays-again-fsu-football-Mike Norvell Ready to Call Plays Again for FSU Football
https://chopchat.com/florida-state-could-have-a-transfer-that-gets-close-to-double-digit-sacks-in-2026Florida State could have a transfer that gets close to double-digit sacks in 2026
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/florida-state-seminoles-football-aroson-randle-jr-recruiting-274793266/Talented linebacker has plans to see FSU during lengthy spring tour of schools
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/florida-state-seminoles-football-recruiting-jordan-young-march-visit-274853120/In-state cornerback has plans to be at FSU in early March
https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/fsu/players/florida-state-in-a-good-position-already-for-2028-talentsFlorida State 'in a Good Position' Already for 2028 Talents
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/college-sports/fsu-football-lands-sec-monster-micah-pettus-transfers-from-ole-miss/vi-AA1WCmEa?ocid=BingNewsVerpFSU football lands SEC monster: Micah Pettus transfers from Ole Miss
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/in-state-defensive-line-target-praises-fsu-s-herb-hand/ar-AA1WBrzW?ocid=BingNewsVerpIn-state defensive line target praises FSU's Herb Hand
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FSU BASKETBALL:
https://www.tallahassee.com/videos/sports/college/fsu/mensbasketball/2026/02/17/fsu-basketball-head-coach-luke-loucks-talks-comeback-vs-boston-college/88730194007/FSU basketball head coach Luke Loucks talks comeback vs. Boston College
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz7Aw_kn2DQBoston College vs. Florida State Condensed Game
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ5Jo_YEHDUInside Seminole Basketball
https://chopchat.com/luke-loucks-path-to-improved-acc-record-in-year-one-depends-on-three-road-gamesLuke Loucks path to improved ACC record in year one depends on three road games
https://chopchat.com/luke-loucks-recruiting-prowess-will-grow-if-he-pulls-off-this-late-2026-additionLuke Loucks recruiting prowess will grow if he pulls off this late 2026 addition
https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/fsu/players/florida-state-luke-loucks-now-winning-over-prized-4-star-sgFlorida State, Luke Loucks Now Winning Over Prized 4-Star SG
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/martay-barnes-reclassifies-from-2027-class-to-2026-class-and-schedules-visits-to-auburn-florida-state-274779778/++Four-star guard Martay Barnes reclassifies to 2026 and sets visits to Auburn and Florida State
Martay Barnes ranked as the No. 49 overall recruit in the class of 2027.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fsu-basketball-recruit-brandon-bass-183000964.htmlFSU basketball recruit Brandon Bass Jr. joins 2,500-point club
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OTHER FSU SPORTS:
https://seminoles.com/news/2026/2/18/softball-seminoles-host-no-9-alabama-darmtouth-and-elon-in-dugout-club-classicSeminoles Host No. 9 Alabama, Dartmouth and Elon in Dugout Club Classic
https://seminoles.com/news/2026/2/18/mens-golf-weaver-surges-to-top-5-after-final-round-of-65-at-watersound-invitationalWeaver Surges to Top 5 After Final Round of 65 at Watersound Invitational
https://seminoles.com/news/2026/2/18/womens-beach-volleyball-beach-volleyball-set-to-open-the-season-at-homeBeach Volleyball Set to Open the Season at Home
https://seminoles.com/news/2026/2/18/mens-swimming-and-diving-five-finalists-lead-florida-state-on-day-four-of-acc-championshipsFive Finalists Lead Florida State on Day Four of ACC Championships
https://seminoles.com/news/2026/2/18/three-seminoles-earn-acc-postgraduate-scholarship-recognitionThree Seminoles Earn ACC Postgraduate Scholarship Recognition
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/espn-urges-change-scenery-bills-231700195.htmlESPN urges change of scenery for Bills' Keon Coleman
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/lee-corso-update-emerges-after-retirement-from-college-gameday/ar-AA1WAMIh?ocid=BingNewsVerpLee Corso update emerges after retirement from College GameDay
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https://roundtable.io/sports/nba/raptors/news/scottie-barnes-makes-special-all-star-weekend-admission-after-successful-eventScottie Barnes Makes 'Special' All-Star Weekend Admission After Successful Event
https://brooklyneagle.com/368810/terance-mann-complete-player-foundation-hosts-basketball-clinic/Terance Mann Complete Player Foundation hosts a free basketball skills clinic for students
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https://motorcitybengals.com/aj-hinch-s-praise-for-tyler-holton-suggests-tigers-won-t-fully-abandon-pitching-chaos-01khpackye4sAJ Hinch’s praise for Tyler Holton suggests Tigers won't fully abandon pitching chaos
https://chopchat.com/a-former-florida-state-player-plans-to-make-a-name-for-himself-in-the-majorsA former Florida State player plans to make a name for himself in the Majors
Alex Lodise is looking to make a name for himself
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/giants-buster-posey-sees-similarities-110319244.htmlGiants' Buster Posey sees similarities between himself, Stanford's Andrew Luck
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/york-mets-luke-weaver-throws-175431797.htmlNew York Mets' Luke Weaver throws hilarious jab at New York Yankees during Spring Training
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OTHER FSU NEWS:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/fsu-institutes-restrictions-westcott-fountain-040627322.htmlFSU institutes restrictions on Westcott Fountain amid rowdy tradition
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/boston-college-football-hires-new-defensive-line-coach-from-umass/ar-AA1WBQAI?ocid=BingNewsVerpBoston College football hires new defensive line coach from UMass
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/report-former-oklahoma-state-dbs-coach-to-join-boston-college-football-staff/ar-AA1WBQee?ocid=BingNewsVerpFormer Oklahoma State DBs coach to join Boston College football staff
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/will-jaron-keawe-sagapolutele-be-the-next-great-cal-quarterback/ar-AA1WCEFP?ocid=BingNewsVerpWill Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele Be the Next Great Cal Quarterback?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/football/2-1-million-college-football-qb-named-most-underrated-quarterback-in-acc/ar-AA1WBWyV?ocid=BingNewsVerp$2.1 million college football QB named most underrated quarterback in ACC
Pitt Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel opened his freshman season battling for the backup role.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/syracuse-football-roster-7-positions-have-been-overhauled-for-2026-but-which-got-better/ar-AA1WBlgg?ocid=BingNewsVerpSyracuse football roster: 7 positions have been overhauled for 2026, but which got better?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/greg-mcelroy-suggests-virginia-tech-could-be-a-college-football-playoff-sleeper-in-2026/ar-AA1WBSaW?ocid=BingNewsVerpGreg McElroy Suggests Virginia Tech Could Be A College Football Playoff Sleeper In 2026
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ACC BASKETBALL:
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/scoreboard/_/seasontype/2/group/2ACC Men's Basketball Scoreboard
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/college-sports/how-to-buy-2026-acc-men-s-basketball-conference-tournament-tickets/ar-AA1WxcWz?ocid=BingNewsVerpHow to buy 2026 ACC men's basketball conference tournament tickets
https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/clemson/clemson-basketball-loses-wake-forest/article_4864eb97-ea31-4d2b-919a-138541419293.htmlClemson’s slide reaches three games with road loss at Wake Forest
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/clemson-basketball-s-fatal-flaw-that-will-cost-it-in-acc-conference-title-race/ar-AA1WDy2M?ocid=BingNewsVerpClemson basketball’s fatal flaw that will cost it in ACC Conference title race
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/louisville-basketball-s-fatal-flaw-that-will-cost-it-in-acc-conference-title-race/ar-AA1WB7yQ?ocid=BingNewsVerpLouisville basketball’s fatal flaw that will cost it in ACC conference title race
https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/preview/NCAAB_20260218_UVA@GATECH/No. 14 Virginia routs Georgia Tech 94-68 for 8th straight road win
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/virginia-basketball-s-fatal-flaw-that-will-cost-it-in-acc-conference-title-race/ar-AA1WD043?ocid=BingNewsVerpVirginia basketball’s fatal flaw that will cost it in ACC Conference title race
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/assessing-virginia-techs-ncaa-tournament-chances-after-deflating-loss-at-miami/ar-AA1WCISH?ocid=BingNewsVerpAssessing Virginia Tech's NCAA Tournament Chances After Deflating Loss at Miami
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ACC BASEBALL:
https://d1baseball.com/scores/?date=20260218&c=13ACC Scores
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/does-the-ncaa-college-football-lack-leadership/ar-AA1Wy4G6?ocid=BingNewsVerpDoes the NCAA, college football lack leadership?
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/david-pollack-urges-college-football-193000706.htmlDavid Pollack Urges College Football Players to Challenge NCAA After Chambliss Ruling
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/is-former-lsu-football-qb-max-johnson-still-playing-cfb-in-2026/ar-AA1WAcs7?ocid=BingNewsVerpIs former LSU football QB Max Johnson still playing CFB in 2026?
Max Johnson signed with LSU football for the 2020 season. Where will he be playing in 2026 as he enters his seventh year of college football?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/state/2026/02/18/jimbo-fisher-corey-simon-and-cris-carter-team-up-for-high-school-coaches-pay-florida-stipend/88736334007/Florida lawmakers, Jimbo Fisher push bill to boost high school coach pay
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/major-college-football-program-s-decision-not-to-fire-head-coach-viewed-as-baffling/ar-AA1WBbjP?ocid=BingNewsVerpBaylor’s Decision Not to Fire Head Coach Viewed as Baffling
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/deion-sanders-dealt-unfortunate-news-amid-college-football-offseason/ar-AA1WC1gA?ocid=BingNewsVerpDeion Sanders dealt unfortunate news amid college football offseason
https://talksport.com/nfl/3394384/northwestern-ryan-field-new-stadium-cost-ncaa-record-opening/Unveiling of college football’s most expensive stadium ever hit by major setback as issue revealed
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/every-college-football-team-that-ohio-state-has-never-beaten/ar-AA1WDr5o?ocid=BingNewsVerpEvery College Football Team That Ohio State Has Never Beaten
Florida State 0-3
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/scoreboardMen's College Basketball Scoreboard
https://www.clickorlando.com/sports/2026/02/18/frustrated-college-basketball-coaches-arent-holding-back-on-publicly-criticizing-their-teams/Frustrated college basketball coaches aren't holding back on publicly criticizing their teams
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/how-alabama-basketball-won-overtime-thriller-vs-arkansas-7-key-observations/ar-AA1WD0eV?ocid=BingNewsVerpHow Alabama basketball won overtime thriller vs Arkansas: 7 key observations
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47969893/iowa-apologizes-fan-getting-fred-hoiberg-handshake-lineIowa apologizes for fan getting to Fred Hoiberg in handshake line
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/mark-pope-can-do-what-john-calipari-never-did-make-kentucky-a-football-school/ar-AA1WBO2s?ocid=BingNewsVerpMark Pope can do what John Calipari never did — make Kentucky a football school
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/san-diego-fires-coach-steve-lavin-near-end-of-4th-season/ar-AA1WCrg7?ocid=BingNewsVerpSan Diego Fires Coach Steve Lavin Near End of 4th Season
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OTHER BASEBALL:
https://d1baseball.com/scores/?date=20260218Scores
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/auburn-baseball-ranks-no-9-133247979.htmlAuburn baseball ranks No. 9 in D1Baseball's latest poll