As the preseason favorite to win the Atlantic Coast Conference and with a mega-showdown against Alabama looming in one month, the Florida State football team opens preseason practice later today.
The activities will begin with Jimbo Fisher's initial press conference at 1 p.m. ET, and they will continue with the actual first practice around 4:30 p.m. Be sure to stay connected with Warchant throughout the day for live coverage:
Fisher press conference
* Live Update thread on the Tribal Council during the press conference, beginning around 1 p.m.
* Link will be posted for live streaming of the press conference, and Warchant will provide a full video for viewers to watch on-demand afterward
* Complete story recapping the top news from the press conference
First preseason practice
* The media will be allowed to watch the first two periods of practice
* An update thread will be posted on the Tribal Council after the open portion ends, probably close to 5:30 p.m.
* A photo gallery will be posted from the players' arrival for practice and the first two periods
* More updates will be posted after Fisher and selected players address the media, probably around 7 p.m.
* Complete coverage will be provided afterward, including stories, photos and video interviews
Top storylines to watch
* Health updates on players returning from injuries and surgeries, including center Alec Eberle, guard Landon Dickerson, receiver George Campbell and others.
* Position battles at cornerback, tailback, wide receiver and the offensive line
* First look at freshmen such as DT Marvin Wilson, RB Khalan Laborn, WR D.J. Matthews and QB James Blackman
* How star sophomore Derwin James will be used on defense and as a possible return specialist
* The emergence of new leaders following the offseason departures of Dalvin Cook on offense and DeMarcus Walker on defense
Camp schedule (with media availability)
FSU will practice six days each week during preseason, but the media will be allowed to attend and conduct interviews only on certain days. Here is this week's schedule (tentative and subject to change):
* Tuesday -- early portion open to media, interviews with Fisher/players afterward
* Thursday -- early portion open to media, interviews with Fisher/players afterward
* Saturday -- early portion open to media, interview with Fisher afterward
* Sunday -- Media Day and Fan Day
As always, stay connected to Warchant.com for the most accurate and thorough coverage of Florida State football available anywhere.
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