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30-07-2025
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Gadsden County football coach Russell Ellington, eight players face one-year suspension
Gadsden County coach Russell Ellington and eight Jaguars players are facing a one-year suspension from the Florida High School Athletic Association for registration irregularities. Ellington revealed the possible suspensions in a letter posted to his X account on July 28, which also is the first day football teams in Florida began preseason practice. 'You may have heard the Florida High School Athletic Association issued preliminary findings of registration irregularities involving eight Gadsden County High School football athletes during the concurrent football season,' Ellington wrote. 'As a result, the association has recommended a one-year suspension of the players, and me.' Ellington said the school is appealing the recommendation and is hopeful it would be overturned 'because the allegation of irregular registration is not the result of actions taken by the student athletes, me, or Gadsden County High School officials.' More: Here are key takeaways from Big Bend teams at high school football media day Ellington said in the letter that neither he nor the players can respond or provide context regarding the investigation. Ellington did not name the eight players under investigation. The FHSAA did not immediately respond to a request for comment. However, according to published reports, including WCTV in Tallahassee, the FHSAA is banning Gadsden County from participating in the state series this season and is also fining the school $21,500. Ellington has been at Gadsden County for two seasons and guided the Jaguars to the Class 2A state championship game in 2024. He also was named the Florida Dairy Farmers Football Coach of the Year for Class 2A. Gadsden County went 12-2 last fall. The team went undefeated in Florida during the regular season with the lone loss came on the road at Coffee (Georgia). Before falling to national power Cocoa in the state championship game, the Jaguars reeled off nine consecutive double-digit wins. Gadsden County is expected to be one of the state this season and have several impact players, including senior linebacker Daylen Green (Arkansas commit), senior offensive lineman Jakobe Green (Florida State commit) and senior linebacker Lorenzo Barnes (USF commit). More: Gadsden County's Jakobe Green looks to be the best lineman in Big Bend before moving on to FSU This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Gadsden County football coach, eight players face one-year suspension
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25-06-2025
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FSU football recruiting: Gadsden County's Jakobe Green flips his commitment to Seminoles
Florida State football made another player flip to join the Tribe26. This time, FSU didn't have to go too far. On Tuesday morning, Gadsden County's lineman Jakobe Green announced on his X page that he has verbally committed to the Seminoles. This was a day after he decommitted from Mississippi State. Green, who visited the Bulldogs on June 20, has been loyal to the SEC program since February. Advertisement However, the Seminoles remain on his tail. The Niceville transfer made numerous unofficial visits to FSU throughout his recruiting process, but made his official visit on May 30. The 6-foot-3, 315-pounder plays both ways in the trenches but is recruited to play offensive line for the Seminoles. Offensive line coach Herb Hand offered the 3-star player. 247 Sports has Green ranked No. 50 interior lineman and No. 82 in the state. Last season, Green played right guard for Niceville and saw snaps on defense as well. He registered 24 tackles, nine tackles for loss and three sacks. Niceville went 12-2 and made it to the semifinals of Florida's 5A playoffs. OL Jakobe Green makes a block during a Niceville Eagles football practice. Now with Gadsden County, the Jaguars have two notable commits from their senior group. Daylen Green committed to Arkansas two weeks ago. Advertisement In back-to-back days, FSU landed three commits and six in the last two weeks. On Monday, FSU landed blue-chip receiver Devin Carter and tight end Xavier Tiller. The Seminoles now have 18 in the class of 2026 and have moved up to No. 9 nationally in 247 Sports' team rankings, trailing both Clemson (No. 6) and Miami (No. 7). Gadsden County Jaguars offensive lineman Jakobe Green (70) blocks a Community School of Naples Seahawks defender during the first half of a spring football game at Community School of Naples in Naples, Fla., on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Florida State's 2026 commits Xavier Tiller, tight end, Langston Hughes (Fairburn, Georgia), 4-star Devin Carter, wide receiver, Douglas County (Douglas County, Georgia), 4-star Jaden O'Neal, quarterback, Mustang (Mustang, Oklahoma) 4-star Brandon Bennett, wide receiver, American Heritage (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) 4-star Efrem White, wide receiver, Vero Beach (Vero Beach, Florida), 4-star James Carrington, defensive line, Crean Lutheran (Irvine, California), 4-star Jakobe Green, offensive line, Gadsden County (Quincy, Florida), 3-star Noah LaVallee, linebacker, Walton (Marietta, Georgia), 3-star Sean Johnson, cornerback, Archbishop Spalding (Severn, Maryland), 3-star Tedarius Hughes, safety, Northwestern (Miami, Florida), 3-star Darryl Bell III, safety, Barbara Gorman (Hialeah, Florida), 3-star Amari Thomas, running back, Blountstown (Blountstown, Florida) 3-star Darryon Williams, wide receiver, Plant (Tampa, Florida), 3-star Karon Maycock, linebacker, Miami Central (Miami, Florida), 3-star Michael Ionata, offensive line, Calvary Christian (Clearwater, Florida), 3-star Wihtlley Cadeau, defensive line, Booker T. Washington (Atlanta, Georgia), 3-star Luke Francis, offensive line, Coral Gables (Coral Gables, Florida), 0-star More: FSU football recruiting: Seminoles land 4-star tight end Xavier Tiller for 2026 class This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Gadsden's County's Jakobe Green commits to FSU football in 2026 class
