Football:
After the news spread that Willie Taggart had been fired as head coach of Florida State the reactions started pouring in. First, the writers at TN got together to give their pros and cons of the move.
But then the more emotional reactions came, including from past, present, and future Seminole players.
With Taggart gone, Odell Haggins once again took the podium for the customary Monday press conference, as he once did after Jimbo Fisher. Athletic Director David Coburn opened the PC by talking about the reactions by the players after they were told, why Haggins was named interim head coach, and why — and for what reasons — the decision to move on from Taggart was made at this time. Haggins then took the podium and made some pretty incredible and inspiring remarks, but made sure to bring the focus back to the players and doing what’s right for them.
“Hopes” seems to be doing an awful lot of heavy lifting here...
Coburn says he hopes the buyouts and new contracts doesn't delay the progress of the Football Only Facility. #FSU
— Ariya Massoudi (@AriyaMassoudi) November 4, 2019
Naturally, the attention now turns to Taggart’s replacement, and of course, good old internet rumors:
— Bud Elliott (@BudElliott3) November 5, 2019But it's not really been crazy. Only on Twitter w/ fans reacting to rumors created by fans.
Think most of media have said FSU will kick the tires on Bob Stoops (no brainer and no buyout) and if that doesn't work then go into your search; a process I believe is being followed. https://t.co/xtzySJO4wJ
As for who FSU might look at with a search firm, some betting odds are out on who the next head coach at FSU might be.
ESPN made a list of the 150 greatest college football games ever played, and it’s worth reading. Numerous FSU games make the list.
Offensive tackle Ryan Roberts is putting his time into a worthy cause:
Megan and I have decided to start a fund to get Christmas gifts for parents whose children are in the hospital. They are so focused on taking care of their children, we want to take care of them. 100% of proceeds will go to gifts for these families.
— Ryan Roberts (@RyanRoberts56) November 4, 2019
Recruiting:
Not only were we tracking reactions to Taggart’s firing, but also any potential decommitments. Unfortunately, two four-star recruits have made the understandable decision to re-open their recruitment.
Other Sports:
The Women’s Basketball team opens their season tonight and the first 250 fans get a free taco! Not sure how many more reasons you need to support the team!
Alumni:
Jameis Winston headlines this week’s ’Noles in the NFL, as Winston threw for 335 yards and two touchdowns in a 40-34 OT loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Dalvin Cook also had a very good if relatively quiet day, at least for him. Eddie Goldman and Josh Sweat also recorded some sacks, plus more.