If Faison doesn't get eligibility, this could be our guy

[PrestonyteParrot]

''FSU had seen a bunch of elite talent join their 2026 recruiting class this summer. However, on Friday, a key commit has departed from the program. Four-star running back Amari Thomas, who made his pledge in January, has decommitted.

Thomas is the No. 434 player nationally and the No. 28 running back per Rivals recruiting rankings. They also have the 5-foot-10, 178-pounder as the No. 62 prospect in Florida.

With his decision to come three weeks, several schools are standing out to Thomas.

“I would say South Carolina, Georgia Tech, UCF and Florida,” Thomas told Rivals.''

Elite RB decommits from FSU

Four-star Running back Amari Thomas has decommitted from FSU. He will make his final decision on Aug. 9.

fsuwire.usatoday.com

 

[bayrooster]

So, it sounds like the school who offers to pay the most for his services will get his committment.

 

[Gr8spur]

So, it sounds like the school who offers to pay the most for his services will get his committment.

I don't care for the mercenaries!

 

[USCEE82]

He got shorter and lighter as the story went on.

 

[USCrbCOCK]

''FSU had seen a bunch of elite talent join their 2026 recruiting class this summer. However, on Friday, a key commit has departed from the program. Four-star running back Amari Thomas, who made his pledge in January, has decommitted.

Thomas is the No. 434 player nationally and the No. 28 running back per Rivals recruiting rankings. They also have the 5-foot-10, 178-pounder as the No. 62 prospect in Florida.

With his decision to come three weeks, several schools are standing out to Thomas.

“I would say South Carolina, Georgia Tech, UCF and Florida,” Thomas told Rivals.''

Elite RB decommits from FSU

Four-star Running back Amari Thomas has decommitted from FSU. He will make his final decision on Aug. 9.

fsuwire.usatoday.com

He's in next years class.

 

[Go Gamecocks]

He got shorter and lighter as the story went on.

At this rate, he's heading for 5'7" and 165lbs.

 

[AngloCock]

If he plays for us, he needs to be big enough to break 3 tackles before he gets back to the line of scrimmage!

 

[GreenestCock]

Our OL did a great job last year

 

[sclawman77]

At this rate, he's heading for 5'7" and 165lbs.

Another Juju. In all seriousness, he looks to have solid size and speed.

 

[Piscis]

Our OL did a great job last year

I didn't realize all those plays where Sellers was running for his life trying to escape the rush and make something out of nothing were designed plays. I guess the OL did do a great job.

 

[bayrooster]

I didn't realize all those plays where Sellers was running for his life trying to escape the rush and make something out of nothing were designed plays. I guess the OL did do a great job.

Yeah shaking off multiple tacklers behind the line of scrimmage means the OL was doing a great job.

 

[Piscis]

Yeah shaking off multiple tacklers behind the line of scrimmage means the OL was doing a great job.

Just the way it was drawn up.

 

[Hoganman1]

Sorry but I don’t remember Sellers “running for his life “. Granted he ran a lot but I’m thinking he is incredibly gifted as a runner. I think he’s what we need to excel in the SEC.

 

[Cobie]

Sorry but I don’t remember Sellers “running for his life “. Granted he ran a lot but I’m thinking he is incredibly gifted as a runner. I think he’s what we need to excel in the SEC.

Agree. Sellers often didn't have someone to throw it to last season which had a part in that too.

Botman & his BOTs (above) are obsessed with OL play and use it to stir the pot.

He/They don't realize it's a new era with new offensive schemes which lean on the OL far differently than in the past.

We ranked just behind Alabama in total offense last season.

And if you just focused on the second half of last season when we really started rolling, we averaged right around 500 yards a game.

That would have placed us 3rd in the country in total offense for the year.

If that's poor OL play, I hope we can replicate it this season.

 

[rkierstead8]

Agree. Sellers often didn't have someone to throw it to last season which had a part in that too.

Botman & his BOTs (above) are obsessed with OL play and use it to stir the pot.

He/They don't realize it's a new era with new offensive schemes which lean on the OL far differently than in the past.

We ranked just behind Alabama in total offense last season.

And if you just focused on the second half of last season when we really started rolling, we averaged right around 500 yards a game.

That would have placed us 3rd in the country in total offense for the year.

If that's poor OL play, I hope we can replicate it this season.

He was running for his life. If not, how does such a talented runner take the second most sacks in the conference if not? For fun?

 

[Gamecock Jacque]

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He was running for his life. If not, how does such a talented runner take the second most sacks in the conference if not? For fun?

It's part of that "new age" OL scheme.

 

[Cobie]

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He was running for his life. If not, how does such a talented runner take the second most sacks in the conference if not? For fun?

IMO, that's a useless stat when you have a run happy QB who likes to dance around in the backfield.

Focus on results.

 

[Cobie]

It's part of that "new age" OL scheme.

Might be time to move on from your OL obsession, Botman.

 

[Lurker123]

It's part of that "new age" OL scheme.

That ranks up there with the guy who said passing ability wasn't important for a qb in the NFL, and that was "outdated" thinking to consider passing ability important.

Neither comment (or posters) are really being serious though, and are just trolling.

 

[Gamecock Jacque]

Might be time to move on from your OL obsession, Botman.

Oh I did the other day. As soon as you said new age ol scheme I was like exit stage right.

 

[rkierstead8]

IMO, that's a useless stat when you have a run happy QB who likes to dance around in the backfield.

Focus on results.

So it was for fun? Got it lol.

 

[o_Bushmaster]

I didn't realize all those plays where Sellers was running for his life trying to escape the rush and make something out of nothing were designed plays. I guess the OL did do a great job.

I don’t know about “great “ but we were 4th in the conference in rushing offense. Pretty good imo

 

[Cobie]

So it was for fun? Got it lol.

Seriously? You scramble to create running lanes as coverage breaks down.

 

[Cobie]

That ranks up there with the guy who said passing ability wasn't important for a qb in the NFL, and that was "outdated" thinking to consider passing ability important.

Neither comment (or posters) are really being serious though, and are just trolling.

We ranked just behind Alabama in total offense last season.

And if you just focused on the second half of last season when we really started rolling, we averaged right around 500 yards a game.

That would have placed us 3rd in the country in total offense for the year.

If that's poor OL play, I hope we can replicate it this season.

 

[Psycock]

Spencer ran for his life for a while. OL was definitely better - and healthier- last season.