Norvell shoulders blame as FSU authors another 'extremely poor performance'
After Florida State rushed out to a 14-0 lead, Louisville rallied to take down the struggling Seminoles, 44-20, on Friday, increasing the pressure on embattled Seminoles coach Mike Norvell, who told reporters it was "an extremely poor performance by us."
The loss to Louisville is a significant blow to Florida State's season and puts even more pressure on coach Mike Norvell, who has been under scrutiny for some time now. Norvell's willingness to shoulder the blame for the team's performance is a positive sign, as it shows he is taking responsibility for the team's struggles. However, the fact that he described the performance as "extremely poor" suggests that there are deeper issues with the team that need to be addressed.
The fact that Florida State was able to rush out to a 14-0 lead only to be outscored 44-6 for the rest of the game is a concerning sign, as it suggests that the team lacks the depth and consistency to compete with top-level opponents. This is a problem that Norvell will need to address if he wants to turn the team's season around, and it will be interesting to see how he approaches the challenge. The fact that Norvell is taking responsibility for the team's performance is a good first step, but it will take more than just words to turn things around.
As the season wears on, it will be worth watching to see how Norvell and the Seminoles respond to this latest setback. Will they be able to regroup and refocus, or will the pressure continue to mount on Norvell? The fact that Norvell is shouldering the blame for the team's performance suggests that he is aware of the need for change, and it will be interesting to see what steps he takes to try and turn things around. With several tough games still on the schedule, the Seminoles will need to find a way to improve quickly if they want to salvage their season.
Originally reported by espn.com. CoachNews adds analysis for sports & fitness readers.