Florida State University (FSU) head football coach Mike Norvell made announcement of his resignation and departure due to contract restructure….
In a shocking move, Florida State University (FSU) head football coach Mike Norvell announced his resignation and departure from the program, citing a contract restructure as the reason for his decision.
Norvell, who has been at the helm of the Seminoles since 2020, released a statement expressing his gratitude to the university and the FSU community, while also explaining the circumstances surrounding his departure.
“After careful consideration and discussions with the university, I have made the difficult decision to resign as the head football coach at Florida State University,” Norvell said. “This decision was not made lightly, but ultimately, it was necessary due to the restructure of my contract.”
According to sources, Norvell’s contract was set to expire in 2025, and the university was unwilling to offer him an extension or a significant raise. As a result, Norvell felt that it was in the best interest of the program and his own career to move on.
“I want to thank President McCullough, Athletic Director David Coburn, and the entire FSU community for the opportunity to lead this program,” Norvell said. “I am proud of the progress we have made, and I am confident that the Seminoles will continue to thrive in the future.”
Norvell’s departure comes as a surprise to many, as he had been making progress in rebuilding the FSU program. During his tenure, the Seminoles showed significant improvement, winning 18 games over the past two seasons.
However, despite the progress, Norvell’s contract situation had become a point of contention. The university had been hesitant to commit to a long-term extension, and Norvell had grown increasingly frustrated with the lack of security.
As a result, Norvell has decided to move on, leaving behind a program that he had worked tirelessly to rebuild. The search for his replacement is expected to begin immediately, with several top candidates already being mentioned as potential successors.
In the meantime, the FSU community is left to wonder what could have been if Norvell had been given the opportunity to continue leading the program. Despite his departure, Norvell’s legacy at FSU will be remembered as one of hard work and dedication, and his impact on the program will be felt for years to come.
“Coach Norvell has been an outstanding leader and mentor to our student-athletes, and we are grateful for his service to Florida State University,” said FSU President Richard McCullough. “We wish him all the best in his future endeavors and thank him for his contributions to the Seminoles’ program.”
As the search for Norvell’s replacement begins, the FSU community will be watching with great interest to see who will be the next leader of the Seminoles. One thing is certain, however: Mike Norvell will be remembered as a coach who gave his all to the program, and his departure will be felt deeply by the FSU community.