VIDEO: ACC Football Media Days Covered by Friday Night Locker Room's Dr. Terry Spain

FSU Seminoles Spotlighted on First Day

WATCH: Dr. Terry Spain of the Friday Night Locker Room traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina for the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Media Days. Terry Spain had the opportunity to interact with several coaches and players, including FSU coach Mike Norvell.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Dr. Terry Spain of the Friday Night Locker Room traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina for the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Football Media Days.

Spain had the opportunity to interact with several coaches and players.

He asked Florida State University head coach Mike Norvell how the veterans and newcomers got along.

Norvell said, “It was awesome!” He added, “When you see guys with different backgrounds and experiences come together and see how much they care about each other and are willing to put in the work and challenge each other and encourage each other, I think this team has really embraced that.”

Friday night’s locker room Dr. Terry Spain, right, with FSU coach Mike Norvell. Spain is in Charlotte, N.C., for Atlantic Coast Conference Football Media Days.

Spain spoke about the Media Days coverage, saying, “As members of the news media, it was a tremendous honor and privilege to cover the 2024 ACC Media Kickoff. Witnessing the dedication and passion demonstrated by the student-athletes on each team today, as well as the wisdom and guidance provided by the coaches, was truly inspiring. We are grateful for the opportunity to shine a light on the hard work and commitment demonstrated by these remarkable individuals as they embark on their journey to excellence.”

Spain will remain in Charlotte to cover the Miami Hurricanes on Wednesday.

Dr. Terry Spain (left) of the Friday Night Locker Room is joined by former NFL wide receiver Eddie Royal. Royal played for the San Diego Chargers and Chicago Bears and is a member of the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. Spain and Royal are in Charlotte, North Carolina for the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) football media day.

Dr. Terry Spain (right) of the Friday Night Locker Room is joined by Eric Mac Lain of the ACC Network. Mac Lain played football for the Clemson Tigers and is the winningest player in Clemson history, having played in 46 Tigers victories. Spain and Mac Lain are in Charlotte, North Carolina for the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Football Media Days.

Dr. Terry Spain (right) of the Friday Night Locker Room is joined by ESPN Radio’s Theo Dorsey. Spain and Dorsey are in Charlotte, North Carolina for the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Media Days.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Steve Wilson moved to Brevard County in 1984 and has been a partner for 24 years, along with Orville Susong, in the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcast team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events important to residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports and the space industry, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and highlight community and charitable events produced by our nonprofit partners in Central Florida.

Steve Wilson was born in DeRidder, Louisiana and raised in New Orleans and Macon, Georgia. He moved to Brevard County in 1984 and retired from local government as Community Advocate/Assistant City Manager for the City of Rockledge in 2018.

Steve’s awards and honors over the years include: 15+ years of volunteering with Rockledge Little League, Brevard Public School Jefferson Award Winner, Rockledge High School Raider Booster Award 2001, 2006, City of Rockledge Employee of the Year 2006, Rockledge Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007, City of Rockledge Quality Public Service Award 2008, 2012, 2017, Rockledge Kiwanis Citizen of the Year 2012-2013, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Sportscasting 2015, Rockledge High School Leadership and Service Award 2016, Central Florida Humanitarian Award 2017, Space Coast Inspiration Award – 2018, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement – 2020, Ecofest Achievement Award – 2022, Quality Floridian Award – 2022, presented by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey.

Wilson is particularly proud of having chaired two fundraisers for pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in honor of Merritt Island resident Julie Spurlock, which raised more than $25,000.

For 24 years, he has partnered with Orville Susong on the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcast team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events important to residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports, support first responders and law enforcement, and highlight community and charitable events produced by our nonprofit partners in Central Florida.

Over the years, the Friday Night Locker Room has awarded hundreds of athletic achievement plaques to Brevard County student-athletes. They have also awarded over $18,000 in scholarships to Brevard County high school seniors.