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1,000 Wins with Coach Alameda

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How did Lonnie Alameda reach 1,000 wins at Florida State, and what does her bobblehead collection reveal about FSU's coaching legacy?
The episode opens with hosts Tom Block and Keith Jones introducing the milestone of Coach Lonnie Alameda's 1,000th win at Florida State, noting her place among FSU's coaching legends. Alameda joins the show, discussing her team's current season, emphasizing the maturity of nine freshmen who are performing beyond expectations. She details the team's defensive strength, with a .986 fielding percentage and 13 errors in 35 games, crediting players like Maren Heller. The pitching rotation is explored, with Alameda explaining the use of five pitchers, including Jazzy Francik, and the importance of defense in maintaining momentum. Offensively, she highlights six regulars with on-base percentages above .400 and the team's 73 doubles, attributing success to line drives and aggressive baserunning. Alameda reflects on her coaching staff's longevity, with some members like Travis being with her for 15 years, and the program's family values. She shares that alumni and fans have celebrated her milestone, reinforcing the program's community focus. The hosts then transition to baseball, discussing the injury to star player Miles Bailey and its impact on the lineup, with coach Link Jarrett experimenting with positions like moving Cal Fisher to third base. They analyze the psychological adjustment for hitters and the team's pitching-focused strategy. Spring football updates follow, with Bob Ferrante noting individual standouts like receiver Devin Carter but cautioning against broad projections due to 50 new players. The quarterback competition between Ashton Daniels and Kevin Sperry is ongoing, with no clear leader yet. Defensive coordinator Tony White's comments about preferring the current group's personality and work ethic over last year's are discussed. The episode wraps with Keith Jones sharing items he won from the Bobby Bowden auction, including a photograph of NFL players and a grandfather clock.

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Pollen jokes, baseball uncertainty, and Lonnie Alameda's 1,000-win milestone keep the spring conversation grounded.

Front Row Knowles opens in Tallahassee with spring pollen jokes, then settles into Miles Bailey, some baseball uncertainty, and Lonnie Alameda's 1,000-win milestone.

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For the spring day when Tallahassee pollen is relentless and the baseball chatter is still moving.

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