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Alabama misses out on another top head coach candidate

Another big-name head coach candidate can be crossed off of Alabama’s list. Mike Norvell has signed a massive contract extension with Florida State, according to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports. The new deal will reportedly pay the coach $10 …

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Report: Alabama to focus on 2 candidates to replace Nick Saban

Alabama is in the process of searching for a new head football coach to replace Nick Saban. The first name we heard associated with the vacancy was Dan Lanning. However, the Oregon coach indicated via social media Thursday that he would be staying …

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Mike Norvell goes off on CFP committee for leaving out Florida State

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell was beside himself over his team getting snubbed from the College Football Playoff. Florida State was conspicuously absent when the CFP selection committee released its list of four teams competing for the …

FSU coach Mike Norvell angry at a referee during a rivalry game against Florida

Mike Norvell called out referee after FSU’s win over Florida

Florida State came away victorious Saturday in their rivalry game against Florida. But FSU head coach Mike Norvell remained salty over a controversial call from earlier in the contest. Norvell was fuming over a personal foul call during the first …

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Video: FSU’s Mike Norvell got unusual variation of Gatorade bath after bowl win

The traditional Gatorade bath was far too mainstream for Florida State and head coach Mike Norvell. The Seminoles won in their bowl game against the Oklahoma Sooners on Thursday after their clutch drive with the game tied at 32 led to a go-ahead …

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Mark Richt had great request for Florida State’s coach

It has been nearly four years since Mark Richt last coached a college football program, but his disdain for one particular team remains as strong as ever. Richt had an awesome request for Florida State head coach Mike Norvell following the …

Mike Norvell

Fan gets incredible Mike Norvell tattoo to make good on promise

A fan who made a pretty wild promise about getting a Mike Norvell tattoo has come through in a big way. The fan brought a sign pledging to get a tattoo of a young Norvell with cornrows if the Florida State Seminoles upset the heavily-favored North …

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Here are the college football coaches who have tested positive for COVID-19

Nick Saban is the latest college football head coach to test positive for COVID-19. On Wednesday, we learned that the Alabama Crimson Tide head coach tested positive. He says his positive test came despite him practicing social distancing and wearing …

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Mike Norvell will not coach against Miami after testing positive for coronavirus

Florida State coach Mike Norvell will not coach the team’s next game after testing positive for COVID-19. In a statement, Norvell said he was surprised by the positive test and was isolated from his family. Deputy head coach Chris Thomsen would …

Mike Norvell

Florida State player threatens to boycott workouts over coach Mike Norvell’s false claim

Mike Norvell has been the head football coach at Florida State for just six months, and it appears he is already dealing with his first locker room divide. Tashan Reed of The Athletic asked Norvell earlier in the week if he has spoken with Seminoles …

Mike Norvell

Florida State’s James Blackman praises better coaching after Mike Norvell hiring

It does not sound like Florida State’s projected starting quarterback was sorry to see former coach Willie Taggart and his staff go. The Seminoles got in spring practices before NCAA events were shut down by the coronavirus pandemic, giving …

5 best college football coaching hires of the offseason

The college coaching carousel is still moving, but many of the bigger hires have already been sorted out. The likes of Florida State and Ole Miss have new coaches, and they’re going to have to hit the ground running to assemble recruiting …

Mike Norvell

Mike Norvell reportedly will be named Florida State head coach

Florida State appears to have found its new football coach. According to Wayne McGahee III of the Tallahassee Democrat, Memphis coach Mike Norvell will likely be announced as the new head coach of the Seminoles on Sunday. He will replace Willie …

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Report: Brian Kelly, Mike Norvell mentioned in connection with Florida State job

Florida State fired Willie Taggart on November 3 and the talk about their search for a new head coach has mostly been quiet ever since. We know their search is moving well and that they reportedly are on track to make a hire by the end of the season. …

Mike Norvell makes clear he is not leaving Memphis

Mike Norvell made it clear on Monday that he is not leaving Memphis. Norvell is in his third season at Memphis since taking over for Justin Fuente after the 2015 season. He has continued the success built by Fuente, going 26-13 with the Tigers. The …

Mike Norvell, Chad Morris expected to be Arkansas’ targets

Arkansas is now on to Plan B for their coaching search, and it sounds like they have some targets in mind. The Razorbacks made a heavy push to bring Gus Malzahn back to Arkansas, but he agreed to a new deal to remain at Auburn. That leaves Arkansas …

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