FSU’s Rebounding Disaster Exposed – Can They Fix It Before Virginia Embarrasses Them?
Florida State is in panic mode—and rightfully so. The Seminoles have been getting absolutely manhandled on the glass lately, and if they don’t fix it fast, Virginia might turn Saturday’s matchup into a clinic in second-chance points and physical dominance.
Let’s be real: FSU’s rebounding has gone from concern to crisis. In recent games, the ‘Noles have been bullied inside, giving up offensive boards like it’s a charity event. Against ACC competition, those kinds of lapses don’t just hurt—you get humiliated. And now, they’re staring down a Virginia squad known for playing slow, controlling tempo, and punishing teams that can’t win the gritty battles. Translation? If FSU doesn’t bring the fight, this game could get ugly, fast.
Head coach Leonard Hamilton knows what’s at stake. “We’ve got to be tougher,” he said earlier this week. “It’s not just about boxing out. It’s about attitude.” And right now, the attitude looks more confused than committed.
Virginia, meanwhile, thrives on forcing teams into mistakes and pouncing on second-chance opportunities. They don’t light up the scoreboard, but they’ll choke the life out of you if you give them enough possessions. If FSU can’t secure defensive rebounds, they’ll spend the night watching Virginia slowly squeeze the game out of their hands.
The Seminoles aren’t out of hope just yet—but the urgency is sky-high. Players like Jamir Watkins and Baba Miller have to step up in the paint, both physically and mentally. It’s not just about size—it’s about will.
So here we are: FSU fighting to avoid getting embarrassed on their home floor, hoping to fix a glaring flaw before Virginia exposes them again. Can they rebound—literally and figuratively—or is another ACC beatdown coming?
Either way, fans will find out soon enough.
