Garnet & Great
The heroes and history of Florida State Football.
Podcasting since 2020 • 13 episodes
Garnet & Great
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A conversation with the late Steve Tensi, FSU’s first great QB
From year one of the program til the early 60s, Florida State never had a pure passer. Even Lee Corso, best-known of the early signal-callers, ran for twice as many yards as he passed. Then Bill Peterson installed an NFL-style offense to ...
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Lost and found interview with a forgotten coach: The late Darrell Mudra on his tough two years at FSU
It was late 1973 and FSU Football was 0 - 11. Fans were either unhappy or apathetic. The program was in shambles and Larry Jones resigned as coach. What's more, the deck was stacked against whoever replaced him.Enter Darrell Mudra...
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FSU wrestles Alabama to a draw and the Bear is fit to be tied
Arguably the most impressive win of the pre-Bowden era was actually a tie. The year was 1967 and FSU had lost its opener to Houston. Next up: Alabama, riding a 21-game win streak.Here's the story, told by FSU players who shocked th...
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Definitely Not Your Average Joe
Joe Avezzano was an undersized offensive lineman on FSU’s 1964 team that crashed the big time college football party. But you’ll know him better as the Energizer Bunny on the Dallas Cowboy’s coaching staff in the 90s when they won three Super B...
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Geno Hayes in His Prime: 2014 interview back on campus
Listen to Geno Hayes talking Seminole memories while back at FSU for a Sod Cemetery event during the 2014 season. One of the program's most ferocious linebackers and a fan favorite, Geno passed away from liver disease on April 27 at age 33.&nbs...
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