“For the second time this year, Mike Norvell and Florida State football were at the center of it all, albeit on the opposite end. The No. 8-ranked Seminoles, ahead of a huge Week 6 game against No. 6-ranked Miami, headed to Virginia for a Friday night game and left with their first blemish of the season,” USA Today’s Zac Al-Khateeb wrote.
Since that loss, Florida State hasn’t been playing well at all. After their most recent game on Saturday, the Seminoles have lost four in a row. Head coach Mike Norvell made what seemed like a final plea during his press conference.
“I am putting everything I have into this university with every bit of work, focus, absolute advantage and urgency to make this better,” Norvell said. “And at the end of the day, it’s about the results on the field, and we fell short and we haven’t gotten it done.”
With this being the second straight season of disappointing play, Florida State may be forced to make a difficult decision. What started out as a promising season has quickly unraveled and it’s increasingly likely that the Seminoles could move on from Norvell. If that happens, purchasing and contracting costs are expected to total six figures.
“Sources say Pete Nakos’ push continues to grow among Florida State decision makers to move on from Mike Norvell. The total cost to fire Norvell/his staff and make the next hire is in the $100 million range,” On3 posted.
That would be a huge price for Florida State, making its next coaching hire crucial. If they lose their next head coach, it could cost the program even more in the long run.
The Seminoles are deeply disappointed after such a strong start. Norvell is walking on thin ice and knows his career at Florida State may be coming to an end. This situation could get worse soon in Tallahassee.