Okay, so I saw this headline buzzing around: “Fans calling for Florida State’s Mike Norvell to be fired.” And, man, it got me thinking. I’ve been following FSU football for a while, so I decided to dig in and see what’s really going on.
First, I jumped onto some forums and fan pages. I wanted to get a feel for the general sentiment. It was a mixed bag, for sure. Some people were seriously heated, ready to see Norvell gone yesterday. Others were preaching patience, saying it takes time to rebuild a program.
My Deep Dive Process
- Checked out Twitter. Lots of hot takes, as usual. I tried to filter out the noise and find some thoughtful opinions.
- Read some articles from sports news outlets. I wanted to see what the “experts” were saying, though I take it all with a grain of salt.
- Watched some game highlights and lowlights. Sometimes, you just gotta see the on-field action for yourself.
- Compared this situation to other coaching changes in college football. How long did other coaches get? Were there similar circumstances?
After gathering all this info, I started to form my own opinion. I mean it is what it is. But it’s tough. I understand the frustration of some fans. It’s been a rough few seasons. But, I also think about how Norvell inherited a bit of a mess. He had big shoes to fill, and some of them aren’t his fault. And, I’m the type of person who doesn’t like to jump ship too fast.
So, what do you think? Am I being a blind follower? Or is a little patience worth it?
