Friday, December 27, 2019

Some insight on Coach Norvell (Updated)




https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2019/12/25/florida-state-football-mike-norvell-memphis-ad/2746473001/

Laird Veatch knows firsthand the importance of college football in the Sunshine State.
Prior to being named Memphis’ director of athletics in October, he was the executive associate athletics director for internal affairs at Florida for two years.
So, when it comes to new Florida State football coach Mike Norvell, Veatch gave the Seminoles hire two thumbs-up, followed by a bat flip.
“He’s an incredible coach. You all hit a home run, no question,” Veatch said from the Cotton Bowl, where Memphis plays Penn State Saturday in Arlington, Texas. “Most impressive for me, there are no holes in his game. Mike’s the epitome of what you want in a head football coach.”
“That boost of energy is not going to slow down,” Veatch promised.
“That’s part of who he is. It’s not a one-time burst.  It’s a constant source. He’s one of those unique people who's wired a little more different and a little more special than most everybody else.”
Although considered one of the game’s best young offensive minds, Norvell likes to be involved in all three phases and every position group. He stresses accountability, good habits and a shared sense of purpose.
Veatch also explained that Norvell understands the impact a football coach and football program can have on a community and all the people who are engaged with it. He said Norvell embraces that role. 
“That’s part of what makes him special – not only his energy and his intelligence – it’s his genuine passion,” Veatch said.
“The culture he created. … the team you walk around with that’s obviously doing very well on the field but you feel very proud of off the field. All those things combined into one leads me to be very confident that (FSU) has hired a great coach.”
“Who I really feel sorry for in this whole thing is my friends over at the University of Florida. .. it’s going to be a little more competitive for them,” Veatch said with a good-natured laugh.
“I wish Mike (Norvell) all the best.”

At just 38 years old, #FSU head coach Mike Norvell is the youngest head coach in the ACC and the third youngest among Power 5 head coaches

 Fun Fact Friday: #FSU's Norvell is the ACC's Youngest Head Coach




https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-coaching-carousel-tracker-grades-analysis-on-2019-20-hires-changes/?ftag=SPM-16-10abi8e

He isn't Bob Stoops, and he might not be a household name, but Mike Norvell has had a lot of success at Memphis. In four seasons at Memphis he went 37-15 and 24-8 in the AAC leading Memphis to conference title and Cotton Bowl berth this season. He's done all this despite continually having his staff raided by bigger schools. Yet, year after year, Norvell's program has kept humming along. This is a home run hire, even if Noles fans don't realize it. Grade: A





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Coaches who have gotten their team to 3 straight conference title games


Mike Norvell - Memphis (2017-2019)
Dabo Swinney - Clemson (2015-2019)
Lincoln Riley - Oklahoma (2017-2019)
Bryan Harsin - Boise State (2017-2019)
Kirby Smart - Georgia (2017-2019)
Nick Saban - Alabama (2014-2016)
Rod Carey - Northern Illinois (2013-2015)
Jimbo Fisher - Florida State (2012-2014)
Bob Stoops - Oklahoma (2006-2008)
Bob Pruett - Marshall (1997-2002)
Steve Spurrier - Florida (1992-1996)
Gene Stallings - Alabama (1992-1994)
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