{
  "id": 2831378,
  "title": "FSU quarterback Ashton Daniels given special honor to end fall camp",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/fsu-quarterback-ashton-daniels-given-special-honor-to-end-fall-camp",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T17:30:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fsu-quarterback-ashton-daniels-given-173024456.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Florida State University's football team has established a unique tradition since the arrival of head coach Mike Norvell. When significant milestones are reached, such as a major victory, offseason training, or the conclusion of a camp, a player is chosen to shatter a symbolic rock. This gesture signifies the commitment and effort that led to the achievement.\n\nDuring the completion of fall camp, which ended with a mock game at Doak Campbell Stadium, strength and conditioning coach Josh Storms bestowed the honor upon quarterback Ashton Daniels. Storms praised Daniels for his unwavering dedication throughout his time at Florida State, noting that he had earned the right to shatter the rock by consistently working hard from his arrival in Tallahassee.\n\nDaniels is set to start for the Seminoles in the 2026 season, a choice that many initially doubted due to his relatively swift appointment. However, Daniels' extensive experience playing with the Stanford Cardinal and Auburn Tigers has given him a competitive edge. He ended the 2025 season strongly, throwing for 353 yards and two touchdowns, along with 89 rushing yards and two more scores, including a performance against the Alabama Crimson Tide. He also gained 108 yards on the ground and added a touchdown in that game.\n\nWith his talent and ability to fit well with FSU's offensive strategy, Daniels is now focused on proving himself on the field as the Seminoles prepare for their upcoming season against the New Mexico State Aggies. Daniels' consistent efforts throughout the camp have earned him this special recognition, and fans eagerly await his performance on the field.",
  "summary": "Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels was given the honor of break the rock at the end of fall camp.",
  "key_points": [
    "Florida State University honors Ashton Daniels at fall camp's end.",
    "Daniels praised for dedication throughout time at FSU.",
    "Daniels set to start for Seminoles in 2026 season."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}