FSU’s Safety Overhaul: Avoiding 2025’s Burnout Blues
The Seminoles wrapped up their first week of fall camp under safety coach Evan Cooper, who admits last season’s rotation woes stemmed from trusting too few players. With Ashlynd Barker, K.J. Kirkland, and newcomer Ma’Khi Jones stepping up alongside rising talents like Max Redmon, Jarvis Boatright Jr., and Donny Hiebert, Cooper plans to distribute snaps more evenly. He believes this deeper pool will prevent the injuries and fatigue that plagued Florida State in 2025, promising a more resilient back end when the team takes its first big hits.
If this were Hogwarts, Cooper would be waving his wand and muttering “Protego Maxima” over his safeties, except it’s fall camp and the magic potion is actually trust. Who knew that bench players could tackle, too? Fans will be glued to August’s scrimmage, watching grown men in helmets learn the radical art of sharing. Expect dramatic slo-mo replays of secondary backups ripping the pigskin from unsuspecting offenses—riveting stuff by real football standards.
Duce Robinson Garners Maxwell Watchlist Spotlight
Senior receiver Duce Robinson has earned a spot on the 2026 Maxwell Award watch list after leading Florida State in a breakout 2025 campaign. Robinson hauled in 56 catches for 1,081 yards and six touchdowns, becoming FSU’s first 1,000-yard pass-catcher since 2019. He led all Power Four receivers with five 120-yard games and ranked second in the ACC in yards per reception. Robinson also secured first-team All-ACC honors, two Receiver of the Week nods, and a Biletnikoff semifinalist slot, topping off his resume with first-team Academic All-American laurels.
Behold, the modern scholar-athlete: a wideout so polished he could teach your kid to read Shakespeare before lining up in the slot. Robinson’s resume is the academic equivalent of juggling chainsaws while reciting calculus formulas—impressive until he fumbles your popcorn. Now he’s expected to conquer New Mexico State and any defensive back foolish enough to blink. Tune in for Duce’s next catch; rumor has it he’ll pause midair to correct your English paper.
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