Willie Taggart

Deion Sanders adds familiar names to his Colorado staff

Deion Sanders has begun to add several familiar and experienced names to his coaching staff at Colorado University.

Willie Taggart fired by FAU and is running out of Florida schools to coach

Willie Taggart is running out of schools in Florida. Taggart on Saturday was fired by Florida Atlantic University after three seasons on the job. The firing news came after FAU concluded its season with a 32-31 overtime loss to Western Kentucky. The …

Former Oregon player suing NCAA for $100 million over controversial workouts

Doug Brenner, a former Oregon player, filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in 2019 after a harsh workout led to him being hospitalized two years before. The ex-offensive lineman has since added a $100 million damages claim to the complaint. Brenner …

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 …

Willie Taggart to become next coach at Florida Atlantic

Willie Taggart has a new job, and he’s staying in Florida. As first reported by Stadium’s Brett McMurphy and confirmed by the coach himself, Taggart will take over at Florida Atlantic, replacing Lane Kiffin. Willie Taggart just confirmed …

Report: Willie Taggart ‘very interested’ in returning as head coach at USF

Willie Taggart was hired by Florida State after he enjoyed great success as the head coach at South Florida, but things did not work out with the Seminoles. Now, he may be looking to get his old job back. Taggart, who was fired by Florida State …

Willie Taggart will receive buyout from Florida State despite contract issue

Willie Taggart was fired by Florida State earlier this month in the middle of only his second season with the team. When a big program parts ways with a coach that quickly, that typically means a large buyout is forthcoming. After some questions …

Willie Taggart owed massive buyout from Florida State after firing

Florida State’s decision to fire Willie Taggart so early in his tenure is a costly one. Taggart was owed nearly $18 million in his contract buyout, according to the Orlando Sentinel’s Matt Murschel. Willie Taggart was 9-12 during his time …

Willie Taggart fired by Florida State

Willie Taggart was the man Florida State trusted to keep the Seminoles in national championship contention after Jimbo Fisher resigned, but the university apparently feels he has not done a good enough job in the less than two years he has been with …

Willie Taggart enjoying himself after FSU’s win over Syracuse

Willie Taggart’s Florida State Seminoles beat Syracuse 35-17 on Saturday for a big win, which is reason for Taggart to celebrate. Taggart has been on the hot seat all season and is only 4-4. But he’s going to appreciate the wins and take …

Report: Florida State considering firing Willie Taggart, pursuing Urban Meyer

The Florida State Seminoles expect to be among college football’s elite, and the fact that they’re not may cost Willie Taggart his job. According to Zach Barnett of Football Scoop, Florida State has begun discussing Taggart’s future …

Steve Spurrier has great zinger for Florida State fan

The Head Ball Coach always has the best zingers. Florida Gators reporter Ainslie Lee tweeted on Tuesday about an encounter with Steve Spurrier. She said she told Spurrier that her dad is a Florida State fan. Spurrier responded with a tremendous line …