FSU football's Mike Norvell is unhappy with the offense in the last practice

Florida State Football On Wednesday morning he practiced in preparation for the competition game against North Carolina on Saturday.

While the Seminoles (1-7) defense earned praise from head coach Mike Norvellhe was disappointed with his transgression which resulted in the loss of a few players.

“There were a few guys that were lagging offensively today, and guys that got opportunities, we’ve got to make sure we take advantage of those opportunities that you get,” Norvell said.

“Everyone talks about wanting more, but when it comes to you, you have to show that you are ready for more. I thought there were some areas where we needed to be cleaner and better.”

Here are three takeaways from Wednesday’s practice.

Disappointing attack, lack of sharpness

The violation was bad.

There were too many drops and incomplete passes like the Seminoles attacking players failed to make an impact.

Within a week that Norvell said his team had to go and “get the job done”, the attacking performance did not reflect that. The coaching staff spent time coaching players and refining details, but it felt like most of the energy came from the coaching staff and defensive players.

It wasn’t the best day for the quarterbacks, whether it was dropped passes or turnovers. Brock Glenn and Luke Kromenhoek both had strong throws at times, but overall the offense as a whole lacked consistency.

Norvell said there were a few players who were limited in practice and he used that to open up more opportunities. He said there were some missed opportunities in some positions.

“Just some guys that maybe haven’t been in the rotation and got an opportunity. Whether it was a mistake or a lack of technique, fundamentals in certain situations, we just have to be better,” Norvell said. “There were some good moments, but I want the guys to be ready when the guys get the chance.”

The Seminoles‘defense puts in a second strong training session

Although it was a day to forget because of the foul, the The Seminoles defense took advantage and a second straight, solid exercise strung together.

The defensive front was active, knocking down multiple passes at the line of scrimmage and putting pressure on the quarterbacks. Darrell Jackson made some big plays and fought through blocks to get into the backfield.

Both the linebackers and secondary were good in pass coverage, with the units reading the ball well and getting pass breakups. Ja’bril Rawls made an acrobatic interception after reading a pass in the middle of the field, it was a strong moment for the redshirt freshmen who had a good workout.

Azareye’h Thomas and KJ Kirkland both had big plays. Thomas had some impressive pass breakups as he continues to dominate in practice.

Kirkland made a nice read on a throw to the back corner of the end zone, getting his hand on the ball before the receiver had a chance to make a play.

Young defensive backs make plays

Norvell has praised his young defensive backs several times this season, with Charles Lester III, Cai Bates and Ricky Knight all impressive this season.

Bates provided some nice moments on Wednesday, especially in the one-on-one coverage. He complied well with his assignments and timed his moves well to break up passes and keep receivers from making plays.

Both Lester and Knight had strong moments.

Lester was sticky in coverage, often staying close to his opponents in pass coverage and not being targeted much outside of one-on-one drills. Knight continues to impress despite being on the scout team, often one of the most impactful players on the side of the ball.

Norvell was happy with his defensive backs.

“I’m really pleased with what I’ve seen from that group, I think they have a big advantage,” Norvell said. “Those guys haven’t had that many opportunities in the game, so while they persevere and are scouting for now, they’re trying to maximize every rep. It’s competitive, they work and bring a lot of energy. I love what I do. ” I see of them.”

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Date: Saturday,

Time: 3:30 PM

Where: Doak Campbell Stadium / Tallahassee, Florida

TV: ACC Network

Liam Rooney covers Florida State athletics for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at [email protected] or on Twitter @__liamrooney