Tuesday, October 28, 2014

College Football Playoff Week One Rankings + Noles vs. Louisville Preview

The inaugural College Football Playoff rankings are out and Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor and Mike Sage are here to offer their expert advice. Who was left out and who has the most to gain? Those questions and more are answered in this episode of the Shoestring Tackle Podcast.

The guys also preview the #2 Florida State vs. #25 Louisville Thursday night game. Can the Seminoles avoid the upset behind the playmaking abilities of Jameis Winston? The guys make their picks and discuss the addition of Jacques Patrick.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Noles Have A Bye So It's Time To Head To Vegas

With the #1 Florida State Seminoles on a bye, Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor offer their best shot at the week 9 lines. They preview every game in the Top 25 including Mississippi State vs. Kentucky, Ole Miss vs. LSU, Alabama vs. Tennessee and South Carolina at Auburn.

Monday, October 20, 2014

Notes Display Fight Of A Champion In Win Over Notre Dame



#2 Florida State fought through adversity to defeat #5 Notre Dame in a game of the year contender. Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor break down all of the action and discuss how the Seminoles played with the spirit of a champion to remain undefeated.

They also discuss what teams with one loss will need to do the remainder of the season to win style points with the College Football Playoff Committee, and debate if Will Muschamp will be the head coach of the Gators when they take the field on November 1st.


Friday, October 17, 2014

#5 Notre Dame vs. #2 Florida State College Football Preview

It's the biggest game of the season for both Florida State and Notre Dame. Join Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor as they preview the game. Which of the elite quarterbacks will be able to lead his team to victory? Can Notre Dame handle the pressure of Doak Campbell Stadium in their first true road game of the season? Will the off-field distractions finally catch up with Winston and the Noles?

All this and more on the latest episode of the Shoestring Tackle Podcast.

Monday, October 13, 2014

Week 7 Recap: Noles Win and What Should Jameis Do Next

Florida State moved to 6-0 on the season with a 38-20 victory over Syracuse, but a cloud of uncertainty still hovers over the Seminoles. Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor and Mike Sage break down all of the week seven action including the Noles win on the road.

They also discuss the Sports Illustrated article outlining the choices Jameis Winston has as student hearings are approaching for alleged misconduct in 2012. Should Jameis drop out of school or fully cooperate. What impact will it have on his NFL Draft stock?

The guys also discuss the rise of Mississippi State, and the 21-point come from behind win for Baylor. Visit ShoestringTackle.com for more information.

Friday, October 10, 2014

Week 7 Preview - Noles Remain Focused With A Top 5 Battle Looming

What will week seven deliver after a weekend of chaos? Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor and Mike Sage are back to preview the games of the week.

Can Florida State avoid looking ahead to their Top 5 battle with Notre Dame and post an impressive win over Syracuse? What impact will all of the injuries play on the Noles as they head on the road? These topics and more are debated.

Ole Miss vs. Texas A&M, Auburn vs. Mississippi State, TCU vs. Baylor - the guys make their picks for the top games of the week.

Monday, October 6, 2014

Chaos and pandemonium were the calling cards for week six in college football. Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor are back with an all-new Shoestring Tackle Podcast. The guys are joined this week by insider Mike Sage to break down all of the games and to offer his perspective on the Noles win over Wake Forest. How will the injuries to Austin Barron and Rashad Greene impact the Noles longterm?

They also discuss the Ole Miss win over Alabama, and who has the best shot to get back in to playoff hunt after the losses this week.

Finally, the guys discuss the reports out of Buffalo that Jimbo Fisher offered less than flattering assessment of EJ Manuel during the scouting process.

Friday, October 3, 2014

Week 6 Preview: Who Will Come Away Victorious

Week six is underway in the college football season, and Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor are back with an all-new Shoestring Tackle Podcast.

After #2 Oregon fell at home to Arizona, which other undefeated teams will escape this weekend. The guys break down all of the big games including Alabama at Ole Miss, Wake Forest at Florida State, Oklahoma at TCU, LSU at Auburn, Texas A&M at Mississippi State and Stanford at Notre Dame.