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So Mike Norvell turned down alabama
Posted on 3/6/24 at 10:59 am
Posted on 3/6/24 at 10:59 am
And Debose was their #2 choice. . .
"In fact, in the wee hours of that Friday morning, the fear among Florida State officials was that Norvell was close to trading his FSU garnet for Alabama crimson. Sources told ESPN that Florida State was poised to move quickly if that happened and that Kiffin would be a prime candidate to replace Norvell.
Norvell, who in his fourth season at FSU led the Seminoles to a 13-1 record and ACC championship, declined to say whether he was offered the Alabama job, but he acknowledged to ESPN later Friday afternoon that the previous 24 hours had been chaotic as he considered his options.
"You respect the place. You respect the position," Norvell said of Alabama. "At the end of the day, it still comes down to the right fit. It still comes down to the place you want to be."
There were sighs of relief around FSU's campus when athletic director Michael Alford posted a tweet at 11:51 a.m. Friday that indicated a deal with Norvell was in place. Then at 12:07 p.m., Norvell took to social media to confirm he was staying put.
Shortly thereafter, news broke that Norvell had agreed to an extension on his contract that would pay him more than $10 million annually over the next eight years. Part of the agreement was a reassurance to Norvell that more money would be committed for his football administrative staff and a larger recruiting budget. A new stand-alone football complex was already under construction, along with upgrades to the stadium."
ESPN
"In fact, in the wee hours of that Friday morning, the fear among Florida State officials was that Norvell was close to trading his FSU garnet for Alabama crimson. Sources told ESPN that Florida State was poised to move quickly if that happened and that Kiffin would be a prime candidate to replace Norvell.
Norvell, who in his fourth season at FSU led the Seminoles to a 13-1 record and ACC championship, declined to say whether he was offered the Alabama job, but he acknowledged to ESPN later Friday afternoon that the previous 24 hours had been chaotic as he considered his options.
"You respect the place. You respect the position," Norvell said of Alabama. "At the end of the day, it still comes down to the right fit. It still comes down to the place you want to be."
There were sighs of relief around FSU's campus when athletic director Michael Alford posted a tweet at 11:51 a.m. Friday that indicated a deal with Norvell was in place. Then at 12:07 p.m., Norvell took to social media to confirm he was staying put.
Shortly thereafter, news broke that Norvell had agreed to an extension on his contract that would pay him more than $10 million annually over the next eight years. Part of the agreement was a reassurance to Norvell that more money would be committed for his football administrative staff and a larger recruiting budget. A new stand-alone football complex was already under construction, along with upgrades to the stadium."
ESPN
Posted on 3/6/24 at 11:00 am to Stidham8
*3rd. Lanning said hell no.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 11:01 am to Stidham8
Great. I hadn't heard this before.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 11:02 am to Stidham8
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So Mike Norvell turned down alabama
No, he didn’t.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 11:03 am to HailToTheChiz
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Seems like he did
No, it doesn’t.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 11:12 am to Tuscaloosa
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No, it doesn’t.
Sorry bud,
"You respect the place. You respect the position," Norvell said of Alabama. "At the end of the day, it still comes down to the right fit. It still comes down to the place you want to be."
Translation: He turned it down.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 11:15 am to AUCE05
quote:I think that had more to do with his insane buyout at Oregon more than him not wanting the job
Lanning said hell no.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 11:19 am to Henry Jones Jr
alabama knew Sark and Lanning weren't obtainable so they moved on to Norvell. He turned it down and they were left with Debose.
This is alabama's Rich Rodriguez hire, but instead of in 2007 it's 2024.
This is alabama's Rich Rodriguez hire, but instead of in 2007 it's 2024.
This post was edited on 3/6/24 at 11:20 am
Posted on 3/6/24 at 11:20 am to Henry Jones Jr
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I think that had more to do with his insane buyout at Oregon more than him not wanting the job
I don't really care about the reason, Lanning is a coach I don't want to see come to a top SEC program other than UGA at some future date.
I respect his ability to coach defense and recruit (particularly in the south). He's the only coach in the nation that I think might be a Nick Saban/Kirby Smart/Ryan Day level recruiter at a top school. I really didn't want to face him at Bama on the recruiting trail (or at UF when they fire Napier going forward).
I think Deboer is a fine coach but he's unproven on the recruiting trail.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 11:20 am to Stidham8
You're reading what you want in that.
But the only reason Saban ended up at Alabama is because Rich Rod turned Alabama down.
And in the end, I'm glad we didn't hire Norvell. I probably would have melted a little.
But the only reason Saban ended up at Alabama is because Rich Rod turned Alabama down.
And in the end, I'm glad we didn't hire Norvell. I probably would have melted a little.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 11:20 am to 3down10
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You're reading what you want in that.
But the only reason Saban ended up at Alabama is because Rich Rod turned Alabama down.
And in the end, I'm glad we didn't hire Norvell. I probably would have melted a little.
This pretty much is your Rich Rodriguez hire.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 11:22 am to DawginSC
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I don't really care about the reason, Lanning is a coach I don't want to see come to a top SEC program other than UGA at some future date.
I respect his ability to coach defense and recruit (particularly in the south). He's the only coach in the nation that I think might be a Nick Saban/Kirby Smart/Ryan Day level recruiter at a top school. I really didn't want to face him at Bama on the recruiting trail (or at UF when they fire Napier going forward).
I think Deboer is a fine coach but he's unproven on the recruiting trail.
The guy couldn't beat DeBoer despite taking over a better program and having much more talent.
Lanning has an 0-3 record against DeBoer.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 11:22 am to Stidham8
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Florida State was poised to move quickly IF that happened
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DECLINED to say whether he was offered the Alabama job
He was never offered. He declined to say because he knows he’d be caught lying. Byrne was on the plane to Washington.
And why did you cut out this part of the interview?
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Norvell never disclosed to ESPN if he was offered the Alabama coaching position, but did indicate that “the job held serious interest for him”
He WANTED the job, But Alabama NEVER offered.
Alabama turned Norvell down.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 11:23 am to Stidham8
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This pretty much is your Rich Rodriguez hire.
That's a pretty stupid thing to say.
But I am talking to someone who defended Harsin for years, so I expect stupid.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 11:23 am to 3down10
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The guy couldn't beat DeBoer despite taking over a better program and having much more talent.
Lanning has an 0-3 record against DeBoer.
Washington was falling into the abyss of irrelevancy without Penix.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 11:25 am to Stidham8
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Washington was falling into the abyss of irrelevancy without Penix.
I already said you were stupid, you don't have to sell me on it.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 11:25 am to Stidham8
Lanning: “No”
Sark: “no thanks”
Norvell: “no”
All true, but all AFTER Bill Clark said no. DeBore is FifthChoiceoni
Sark: “no thanks”
Norvell: “no”
All true, but all AFTER Bill Clark said no. DeBore is FifthChoiceoni
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