(4/20/26): Big bounce back for baseball, Loucks acing the portal, spring football games
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The Wake Up Warchant podcast delivers a vibrant recap of Florida State's athletic resurgence across baseball, basketball, and spring football. The baseball team bounced back strongly after a disappointing weekend against Georgia Tech, sweeping Notre Dame with dominant offensive performances and strong pitching from Wes Mendez, who emerged as one of the nation's top pitchers. Corey Clark and Aslan Hajivandi praised the team's resilience, offensive maturity, and key contributions from players like Chase Williams, Gabe Frazier, and Brody DeLamalier. The softball team also responded well with a sweep of North Carolina, though concerns remain about pitching consistency. In basketball, the show highlights Luke Lauchs' successful transfer portal strategy, particularly the acquisition of 6'11" forward Sebastian Rancic from Slovakia, lauding his high free-throw percentage and rebounding potential as a transformative addition. The hosts express cautious optimism about the program’s future, crediting Lauchs’ coaching acumen for turning around a struggling team. The episode concludes with frustration over Florida State’s cancellation of its spring football game, contrasting it with other programs' continued traditions and high-profile events like Morgan Wallen concerts at Alabama’s stadium, sparking debate over priorities and fan engagement.
Florida State baseball swept Notre Dame after a tough loss to Georgia Tech, showing strong offensive discipline and clutch performances.
Wes Mendez is emerging as one of the top pitchers in the country, with dominant outings and elite stats.
Luke Lauchs' transfer portal success, especially signing 6'11" forward Sebastian Rancic, signals a promising future for FSU basketball.
Rancic’s 86% free-throw shooting and rebounding ability make him a unique and valuable asset for the program.
The cancellation of Florida State’s spring football game is criticized as short-sighted, especially compared to other programs that continue the tradition.
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Wake Up Warchant Intro & Sponsor Segment
The episode opens with a lively intro from Aslan Hajivandi and Corey Clark, promoting Warchant.com and the podcast's sponsor, Cummins. The hosts highlight the importance of portable power and encourage listeners to follow Cummins Lifestyle on Instagram.
Baseball’s Big Bounce-Back Weekend
“You essentially treaded water. Your RPI is still where it needs to be. You're still going to be in the top eight in the country.”
Key Players & Offense Take Center Stage
Corey Clark emphasizes the offensive improvements, particularly the team’s ability to put the ball in play on two-strike counts. He highlights standout performances from Gabe Frazier, John Stutzer, and the emergence of Brody DeLamalier as a power threat.
Pitching Depth & Bullpen Realities
The hosts analyze the starting rotation’s strength, with Wes Mendez and John Abraham standing out. They acknowledge the bullpen’s inconsistency but praise Abraham’s reliability and the team’s ability to survive with limited depth.
Luke Lauchs’ Portal Success & Rancic Signing
“If you can shoot 86% from the free throw line, you should be a better shooter than 33% from three.”
“If you can shoot 86% from the free throw line, you should be a better shooter than 33% from three.”
“The team that lost to Duke by a point... would have beaten them by 30 points in March.”
“You essentially treaded water. Your RPI is still where it needs to be. You're still going to be in the top eight in the country.”
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