Mike Ferguson

Spokesman, writer, journalist, very amateur sports historian and for hire. Christian, husband, father. Old tweets at @MikeWFerguson.

[Mike Ferguson @MikeFergWriter]

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@2DaysRandomAth

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[Double Fries No Slaw @DoubleFriesPod]

THE DAILY SAUCE: Nov. 11, 2026

Sebastian Rancik’s 23 points weren’t enough on Tuesday night as Florida State men’s basketball came up short vs. No. 1 Florida, 81-72.

📷: FSU athletics

[Mike Ferguson @MikeFergWriter]

This was great when it used to be the case. I think the last time it happened was 2007 in Gainesville. Both the men and women played basketball the night before the football game.

[Jeffrey Serber @JeffreySerber]

Todd Golden on having UF and FSU play each other the day before the football teams to do so:

"We can start it back next year on a Friday night here."

[Mike Ferguson @MikeFergWriter]

@JeffreySerber @alligatorSports This was great when it used to be the case. I think the last time it happened was 2007 in Gainesville. Both the men and women played basketball the night before the football game.

[Random Athlete of the Day @2DaysRandomAth]

RANDOM ATHLETE OF THE DAY: Joe Inglett, IF (MLB - 2006-11)

COLLEGE: Nevada

TEAMS: Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros

FUN FACT: He pitched one career inning in 2010 for Milwaukee and worked a 1-2-3 against the Cincinnati Reds on six pitches.

[FSU History @ThisDayFSU]

On this day 15 years ago (Nov. 11, 2011), Florida State men's basketball opened the season with a 79-67 win over Jacksonville. Michael Snaer and Deividas Dulkys each finished with 16 points to pace the Seminoles. Terrance Shannon added 15 points and 12 rebounds.

[Mike Ferguson @MikeFergWriter]

Over the two games last week, Dailey averaged 25 points, eight rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.5 steals, and one block per game. For the season, Dailey ranks second in the FCSAA in points per game (22.8) and fifth in steals per game (3.3).

[Polk Athletics @Polk_Athletics]

After filling up the box score in wins over Motlow State Community College and Wake Technical Community College, Polk State Basketball sophomore guard Eric Dailey has been named the FCSAA Player of the Week. https://t.co/lm0ZrDuDmw

[Mike Ferguson @MikeFergWriter]

Over the two games last week, Dailey averaged 25 points, eight rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.5 steals, and one block per game. For the season, Dailey ranks second in the FCSAA in points per game (22.8) and fifth in steals per game (3.3).

[Polk Athletics @Polk_Athletics]

After filling up the box score in wins over Motlow State Community College and Wake Technical Community College, Polk State Basketball sophomore guard Eric Dailey has been named the FCSAA Player of the Week. https://t.co/lm0ZrDuDmw

[Double Fries No Slaw @DoubleFriesPod]

THE DAILY SAUCE: Nov. 10, 2026

Jeff Purinton has been named Florida State's new director of athletics. An FSU alum and former SID, his previous administrative stops include Alabama, LEARFIELD and Arkansas State.

Release from https://t.co/ugl8ZP4IhR: https://t.co/IQ3yNNde1L

[Marreese Speights @Mospeights16]

Eric is a LEADER who puts in work every chance he gets! Player of the Week is just confirmation that he’s on the right path. Been telling people about this guy for a while… ERIC HAS ARRIVED! 🔥💯🏆
@PolkStateHoops
@DaileyEric_ 🏀🏀🏀

[Random Athlete of the Day @2DaysRandomAth]

RANDOM ATHLETE OF THE DAY: Aneika Henry-Morello, C (WNBA - 2012-17)

COLLEGE: Florida

TEAMS: Atlanta Dream, Connecticut Sun

FUN FACT: Henry-Morello was just the third Jamaican-born player to play in the WNBA.

[FSU History @ThisDayFSU]

On this day 75 years ago, Florida State football shut out Wofford 14-0 in its final home contest of the year. Roy Thompson powered the ground attack with 133 of FSU's 261 rushing yards. Curt Campbell caught a touchdown from Nelson Italiano and came down with an interception.

[Mike Ferguson @MikeFergWriter]

Polk State Basketball will be at the West Plains Grizzly Tournament this weekend:

Friday at Missouri State University-West Plains

Saturday vs. Moberly Area Community College

[Polk Athletics @Polk_Athletics]

Polk State Basketball will put its undefeated record on the line this week as it heads to Missouri for contests in consecutive days. https://t.co/QtaHsNCWMa

[Mike Ferguson @MikeFergWriter]

Polk State Basketball will be at the West Plains Grizzly Tournament this weekend:

Friday at Missouri State University-West Plains

Saturday vs. Moberly Area Community College

[Polk Athletics @Polk_Athletics]

Polk State Basketball will put its undefeated record on the line this week as it heads to Missouri for contests in consecutive days. https://t.co/QtaHsNCWMa

[Mike Ferguson @MikeFergWriter]

Miami will either be ACC champions never or in perpetuity...

[ACC Football @ACCFootball]

Last one, best one 🏆

The 2026 ACC Football Championship Game marks the final annual championship game for the Conference as the CFP moves to a 24-team format. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic moment. Get your tickets now!

🎟️: https://t.co/V1doIP3hE1 | 🔗: https://t.co/AYQhJLXLOm

[Mike Ferguson @MikeFergWriter]

@ACCFootball Miami will either be ACC champions never or forever...

[Mike Ferguson @MikeFergWriter]

@artrad11 @NBACobwebs I think the Hornets were showing off their new purple. As a Magic fan, this is the first game I ever recalled them wearing their home uniforms on the road. Chip Caray and Jack "The Goose" Given called this one on the "Magic TV Network".

[Double Fries No Slaw @DoubleFriesPod]

THE DAILY SAUCE: Nov. 9, 2026

Florida State soccer was blanked by Virginia on Sunday night in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals, 3-0. It marks the second straight year that the Seminoles will exit in the quarterfinals.

📷: FSU athletics

[Random Athlete of the Day @2DaysRandomAth]

RANDOM ATHLETE OF THE DAY: Myron Guyton, S (NFL - 1989-95)

COLLEGE: Eastern Kentucky

TEAMS: New York Giants, New England Patriots

FUN FACT: A Super Bowl champion with the Giants in 1990, Guyton was inducted into the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.