OK, I'm getting just a little bit worried about Norvell to aTm.

Nov 12, 2023, 3:51 PM

Background. I love looking at the coaching carousel. I found this board years ago when I was watching the carousel when Clemson hired Tommy Bowden. So, some people are "recruiting nerds." I'm a "carousel kook."

Virtually every website or youtube video I've watched mentions Norvell as a possibility. I initially dismissed it because I don't think aTm will hire another FSU coach after the debacle they just had with Jimbo.

But, what if the aTm administration is willing to ignore that? Would Norvell be a serious candidate?

Here are reasons he might be:

1. His resume is credible. He was successful at Memphis. He took over a hot garbage mess and, in spite of starting in the COVID year, he has done an amazing turnaround in 4 years.

2. He's from Texas.

3. Most importantly, FSU is in the ACC.
3a. FSU has openly said that they cannot compete financially with B1G or SEC. As long as they are in ACC they will be falling further and further behind SEC financially.
3b. If FSU has some assurance they are leaving the ACC and heading to the big 2 in the next couple of years, he might stay. But, if there is no assurance that FSU is leaving, would Norvell be looking to jump ship while he is a hot name?
3c. FSU better figure out a way to get out of the ACC, quickly - very quickly.
3d. If FSU already has an agreement to switch conferences but just can't announce it until the end of the season, then Norvell might not be a serious candidate. But, ....

Bottom line: Get out of the ACC! If Norvell doesn't go to aTm, he's gonna go somewhere in a couple of years. Get out. Get out, NOW!